Category: Features
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Gathering to rebuild Gawi tent creates air of solidarity and support in the face of police repression and settler violence
International Solidarity Movement 2 February 2010 50 Israeli and international supporters gathered today in Sheikh Jarrah to help Palestinian residents rebuild the Gawi family tent after it was demolished by police earlier in the day. The event, called by neighborhood residents and ISM activists, created a sense of support, solidarity and community in the face…
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Press briefing: Case closed on shooting of American citizen Tristan Anderson
Who: Tristan Anderson’s family and attorney, Michael Sfard What: Press briefing about the status of Tristan’s case and the planned next steps When: Monday February 1st, 1:00 pm Where: Alternative Information Center (AIC) – Queen Shlomzion Street 4 – Jerusalem Why: Case closed on Tristan Anderson’s case with suspicion of negligence of investigation process –…
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Mohammed Khatib, coordinator of West Bank Coordination Committee arrested
Popular Struggle Coordination Committee 28 January 2010 At a quarter to two AM tonight, Mohammed Khatib, his wife Lamia and their four young children were woken up by Israeli soldiers storming their home, which was surrounded by a large military force. Once inside the house, the soldiers arrested Khatib, conducted a quick search and left…
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Open Rafah for Ayman – a request for solidarity and a signature
January 25, 2009 Together we can make a difference for Ayman, together we can make a difference for Palestine Please sign the petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/salam123/petition.html Ayman Talal E. Quader is a Palestinian that was born on July 19, 1986 in Gaza and has lived in Gaza City for his entire life. As a young Palestinian student…
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Activist Ryan Olander released from immigration detention
International Solidarity Movement 23 January 2010 As the sun set behind watchtowers and barbed wire fences at Ramle prison Thursday January 15th, Ryan Olander emerged from the steel auto locking door and into the unrestricted air. Ryan had just spent 29 days locked in the Givon immigration detention center located in Ramle, Israel following his…