Author: ISM Media Group

  • Protesters get a mauling in Bil’in

    by the ISM media team, December 1st At today’s peaceful protest against the apartheid wall in Bil’in the IOF lashed out at activists with fists and batons, and arrested one Israeli activist. One activist had blood streaming down his face from the assault and had to have his head bandaged by medics on the scene.…

  • Palestininan youth worker to be detained without charge for another six months

    By the Alternative Information Centre An Israeli military court has approved the extension of Ahmad Abu Hannya’s administration detention until May 14, 2007. By the of this period Ahmad, an Alternative Information Center (AIC) staff member, will have been imprisoned for two years. Ahmad, coordinator of the AIC youth group in Bethlehem, was detained at…

  • Amnesty International: “Israel: Fear for Safety”

    1. Amnesty International: “Israel: Fear for Safety” 2. American priest and nun join Palestinian non-violent resistance in Gaza 3. Conference on popular non-violent joint struggle 4. Four day military detention for non-violent Bil’in activist 5. Non-violent Bil’in activist Ayad Burnat, released on bail 6. Another attack on human rights worker by Hebron settlers 7. Hebron…

  • Baltimore Chronicle: “Refugees are the key”

    by Sam Bahour, November 27th Israel should admit its historical responsibility to the Palestinian people and recognize the rights of the refugees The Bush Administration’s insistence that the Hamas-led government of the Palestinian Authority recognize Israel’s existence may seek to achieve a moderate Palestinian leadership to enable a peaceful political process between the sides, but…

  • Palestinian families separated by Israel take action

    Campaign for the Right of Entry/Re-Entry to the Occupied Palestinian Territory : Hundreds Of Foreign Nationals Meet To Consider Legal Action Against Israel For Denying Them Access To West Bank And Gaza (Al-Bireh, Occupied Palestine – November 28, 2006) – Hundreds of foreign nationals packed into the Al-Bireh Municipality Hall to listen to legal experts…