Author: ISM Media Group

  • Ni’lin delays construction of the apartheid wall again

    On Sunday 20th July, around 50 people joined the demonstration in Ni’lin and headed for the construction site of the apartheid wall. On their way they were attacked by a large number of Israeli soldiers shooting teargas missiles directly at the protesters. Later live ammunition was used at the entrance of the town. No injuries…

  • Canadian Press: Activists say Montreal firms used as fronts for building Israeli settlements

    Activists say Montreal firms used as fronts for building Israeli settlements JONATHAN MONTPETIT http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/canada/article/86457 July 20, 2008 12:21 MONTREAL – Murky ownership of two Montreal companies is feeding allegations by U.S. activists that the firms are being used as fronts for Israeli developers intent on building settlements in Palestinian territory. The companies – Green Mount…

  • Ashraf Abu Rahme shot by Israeli army while handcuffed and blindfolded

    In video footage released on the 20th July by B’Tselem, Ashraf Abu Rahme of Bil’in village, can be seen being handcuffed, blindfolded and then shot at close range by the Israeli army. Ashraf was taking part in a solidarity demonstration attempting to break the siege of Ni’lin when he was detained by the army. While…