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Humanity has no nationality: 2nd anniversary of the murder of Vittorio Arrigoni

Posted on: April 15, 2013
Humanity has no nationality: 2nd anniversary of the murder of Vittorio Arrigoni

15th April 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Nabi Saleh, Occupied Palestine

By Team Khalil

Vittorio Arrigoni

“We must remain human, even in the most difficult times …
Because, despite everything, there must always be humanity within us. We have to bring it to others.” -Vittorio Arirgoni

Today marks the second anniversary of the murder of ISM activist and comrade Vittorio Arrigoni in the Gaza Strip. Vittorio arrived in Gaza on the 23rd of August 2009, breaking the Israeli siege on Gaza with around 40 other international activists which he described as one of the happiest … Continue reading


Updated on April 15, 2013
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Demonstration in commemoration of Land Day

Posted on: March 30, 2013
Farmers watched by Israeli Occupation Forces

30th March 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Burin, Occupied Palestine

By Team Nablus

On the 30th March 1976, Palestinian citizens of Israel instigated demonstrations in protest at Israeli government plans to confiscate large amounts of Palestinian land in the Galilee region for new Israeli settlements. The thousands of people who took part in non-violent general strikes, demonstrations and marches were violently attacked by the Israeli military, who injured many hundreds and killed six young Palestinian men. Farmers watched by Israeli Occupation Forces

Thirty-seven years later, Israeli land-grabs continue and … Continue reading


Updated on March 30, 2013
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Remembering Rachel Corrie

Posted on: March 19, 2013
Tree planting with Rachel Corrie posters in Asira al Qibliya

19th March 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Nablus , Occupied Palestine

Team Nablus

On March 16th 2013, the International Solidarity Movement was joined by the International Women’s Peace Service and the Tanweer Center in commemorating the death of Rachel Corrie – an American peace activist and former member of the ISM. Tree planting with Rachel Corrie posters in Asira al Qibliya
Rachel was killed in 2003 in Rafah in the south Gaza strip, crushed by an Israeli military bulldozer while trying to protect a … Continue reading


Updated on March 19, 2013
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West Bank activists remember the life of ISM justice Activist Vittorio Arrigoni

Posted on: April 16, 2012
West Bank activists remember the life of ISM justice Activist Vittorio Arrigoni

by Sydney

16 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

Palestinians and International activists celebrated with the spirit of Vittorio Arrigoni this week across Palestine. Memorial events were held to mark the one year anniversary of his murder: two in Al-Khalil (Hebron) with members of the Hebron Defense Committee and Youth Against Settlements and a week of events including a mural creation, video conference with Italy, and a  demonstration concluded yesterday in Gaza.

The International Solidarity Movement continues to mourn the loss of such an amazing colleague and was a grateful … Continue reading


Updated on May 20, 2013
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Beit Hanoun remembers Vittorio: “When he spoke you had to listen”

Posted on: April 11, 2012
Beit Hanoun remembers Vittorio: “When he spoke you had to listen”

by Nathan Stuckey
11 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, Gaza
One year ago Vittorio Arrigoni was murdered.  Since coming to Gaza, Vik, as everyone knew him, had been a regular at Beit Hanoun’s weekly demonstrations against the no go zone and the occupation.  Vik had devoted his life to ending the occupation.  Sadly, he did not live to see his goal accomplished.  The people of Beit Hanoun have not given up though, they continue to demonstrate, they continue to risk their lives every Tuesday in demonstrations against the occupation.  This week, the demonstration was in … Continue reading


Updated on May 20, 2013
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Entering the deadly zone, demonstration in front of Erez

Posted on: February 7, 2012
A Palestinian plays football in the no go zone near Erez during the weekly demonstration against the occupation in Beit Hanoun, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Every Tuesday Palestinians and supporters march from Beit Hanoun into the "buffer zone" or "no go" zone , where the fertile land has been made inaccessible to Palestinians due to the imminent danger of shooting by the Israeli army.

7 February 2012 | Chroniques de Palestine

A Palestinian plays football in the no go zone near Erez during the weekly demonstration against the occupation in Beit Hanoun, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Every Tuesday Palestinians and supporters march from Beit Hanoun into the “buffer zone” or “no go” zone , where the fertile land has been made inaccessible to Palestinians due to the imminent danger of shooting by the Israeli army. | (c) Anne Paq/Activestills.org, Beit Hanoun, 07.02.2012
Since 2008, demonstrations are organized in front of … Continue reading


Updated on May 20, 2013
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Happy birthday, dear Vittorio (RIP)

Posted on: February 4, 2012
My drawing of Vittorio Arrigoni

by Shahd Abusalama

4 February 2012 | Palestine from My Eyes

As I realized today’s date, the 4th of February, a stream of memories flooded into my mind. Today, last year, marked my dear friend Vittorio Arrigoni’s last birthday I spent with him.

I remember it was a nice, rainy Friday. I felt happy to be rich, having just gotten my $1,000 share from YouthSchool for my work on the Gaza 2011 calendar “All I Want Is Peace”. My best friend Adie Mormech, an English activist who spent a year in Gaza … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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Military court in Gaza holds another session to consider the case relating to the death of Italian solidarity activist, Vittorio Arrigoni

Posted on: December 20, 2011
Military court in Gaza holds another session to consider the case relating to the death of Italian solidarity activist, Vittorio Arrigoni

20 December 2011 | Palestinian Center for Human Rights
On Monday 19 December 2011, the Permanent Military Court in Gaza held the ninth session in Gaza City to consider the case relating to the death of the Italian solidarity activist, Vittorio Arrigoni. Lawyers from the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) attended the session in their capacity as legal representatives of the Arrigoni family.
During the session, the Military Prosecution continued to present evidence.  They presented a hard disk that included footage of the victim before and after montage.  … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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Military court in Gaza holds the 9th session to consider the case relating to the death of Italian solidarity activist, Vittorio Arrigoni

Posted on: December 6, 2011
Military court in Gaza holds the 9th session to consider the case relating to the death of Italian solidarity activist, Vittorio Arrigoni

5 December 2011 | Palestinian Center for Human Rights
On Monday 05 December 2011, the Permanent Military Court in Gaza held the ninth session in Gaza City to consider the case relating to the death of the Italian solidarity activist, Vittorio Arrigoni. Lawyers from the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) attended the session in their capacity as legal representatives of the Arrigoni family.
During the session, the Court heard witnesses presented by the Office of the Military Prosecutor.  One of the witnesses heard by the Court is a member … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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The ongoing trial in the murder of solidarity activist Vittorio Arrigoni

Posted on: October 20, 2011
The ongoing trial in the murder of solidarity activist Vittorio Arrigoni

by Hussein Amoody and Radhika S.
20 October 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, Gaza
The military trial of the four men charged with the death of Italian International Solidarity Movement Activist Vittorio Arrigoni continued in Gaza City today.
The small courtroom was packed with friends and colleagues of Arrigoni, in addition to four or five members of the defendants’ families. All four defendants appeared unshackled behind a caged-off portion of the courtroom and remained standing throughout the trial.
The trial began today with the parties … Continue reading


Updated on October 28, 2011
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