Category: Gaza
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From Soweto 1976 to Gaza 2012: what we need is people’s power!
3 December 2012 | PACBI In 2008/2009 Gaza was bombed by Israeli Apache helicopters and F16 and V58 fighter planes for 22 days, ultimately causing the deaths of more than 1400 Palestinians, predominatly civlians. Israel, with all the impunity it has enjoyed since its establishment on the ruins of Palestinian society, returned to Gaza two…
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In new violation of ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces arrest 14 fishermen and confiscate 3 fishing boats: number of arrested fishermen increases to 29 and confiscated boats to 9
2nd December 2012 | Palestinian Centre for Human Rights The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) repeats its condemnation of Israel’s violations against Palestinian fishermen in the Gaza Strip. PCHR is concerned over the escalation of Israeli attacks directed against fishermen since the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip that was stopped following the cease-fire…
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Ceasefire re-awakens dreams of Gaza fishermen
27 November 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, Gaza Strip Fishermen in Gaza are able to fish six miles from the shore for the first time since 2006 after the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. Fishermen hope the fishing industry will recover after its almost complete destruction by the siege but say that 6 miles is…
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Gaza Under Attack: International eyewitnesses call for action
November 14th, 2012, By International Solidarity Movement, Gaza Strip Beginning at 3:35 pm today, the Gaza Strip has been shaken by several Israeli army attacks from drones, apaches, F-16s, and naval vessels. One of the first people killed was Ahmed al-Jabari, chief of staff of Hamas’ military wing. Palestinian factions vowed revenge, and their armed…
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Letter from ISM activist in Gaza
14th November 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, Gaza Strip Dear All. I am calling on all your support for the besieged people of the Gaza Strip. Here in Gaza, more than 10 people have been killed so far in the Israeli operation named “Pillar of Defence” within the last 7 hours, including countless children such…
