Author: ISM Media
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Hebron: settler illegally enters Palestinian home
By Lucy Diamond 9 August 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank On the evening of August 2, an Israeli settler illegally entered a Palestinian home in Hebron, drawing the presence of the Israeli army which encouraged her to leave. Rather than face any consequences, the settler left the scene and a Palestinian man was…
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Asira al-Qibliya: terrorizing settler attacks
By Saffron 6 August 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Armed Israeli settlers reinforced by the Israeli military regularly assault the villagers if Asira al-Qibliya. The settlers come from nearby colonies built in violation of International law, raid Asira al-Qibliya, throw stones, and shoot live ammunition. The illegal settlers often enter Asira al-Qibliya, scream…
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Hebron: Palestinian streets closed for Israeli settlers
By Jonas Ravn 6 August 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank In Hebron on the evening of July 29, almost 100 Israeli settlers from the illegal settlements occupying the centre of the city crossed into the Palestinian-controlled area H1. The settlers illegally entered H1 supported by a heavy Israeli military presence. Earlier that evening,…
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Sheikh Jarrah: ‘My Neighbourhood’
By Patrick Keddie 4 August 2012 | International Solidarity Movement The Israeli authorities’ attempts to ethnically displace Palestinians from East Jerusalem have intensified greatly in recent years; in some areas, such as Sheikh Jarrah, eviction notices have been handed out to nearly every Palestinian family. My Neighbourhood, a recent short documentary film produced by Just…
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RIP friend and comrade, Issa Slybi
Our friend and comrade Issa Slybi passed away of cancer on 30 July 2012. The International Solidarity Movement shares their bereavement at the loss of a great friend and ally in the Palestinian cause, and offers condolences to all friends and family. Rest in peace, dear friend.