Category: Hebron

  • Israeli soldiers occupy home of Palestinian family during Pesach, al-Khalil

    Israeli soldiers occupy home of Palestinian family during Pesach, al-Khalil

    15th April 2017 | International Solidarity Movement, al-Khalil team | al-Khalil (Hebron), occupied Palestine   A Palestinian family living in the Old City of al-Khalil were subject to nightly home intrusions by Israeli forces throughout the week leading up to Pesach, or Passover. On Wednesday 12th April, ISM activists visited the home on Shalallah Street…

  • In Pictures: al-Khalil on lockdown as Israeli settlers and tourists celebrate Pesach

    In Pictures: al-Khalil on lockdown as Israeli settlers and tourists celebrate Pesach

    14th April 2017 | International Solidarity Movement, al-Khalil team | al-Khalil (Hebron), occupied Palestine Since the evening of April 10th, 2017, Israeli forces have imposed increased restrictions on the Palestinians of al-Khalil as colonial settlers and Israeli tourists celebrate Pesach – or Passover – across the city. So far, homes have been occupied, checkpoints closed,…

  • Tel Rumeida faces closure by Israeli forces

    Tel Rumeida faces closure by Israeli forces

    6th April 2017 | International Solidarity Movement, al-Khalil team | Hebron, occupied Palestine On April 20th, Tel Rumeida’s Palestinian residents will face the acceleration of its near total isolation in the H-2, Israeli military controlled section of occupied al-Khalil (Hebron). Upon military order, Israeli forces announced the fortification of checkpoints and further land seizure, leading to…

  • Israeli forces obstruct transport and installation of protective fence

    Israeli forces obstruct transport and installation of protective fence

    6th April 2017 | International Solidarity Movement, al-Khalil team | Hebron, occupied Palestine Israeli forces on Tuesday evening, 4th April 2017, obstructed the transport of large materials by Palestinians on Shuhada Street in occupied al-Khalil (Hebron). Palestinians were carrying the large metal pieces first to Shuhada checkpoint, where just a few days before, Israeli forces…

  • Israeli forces increase restrictions in Hebron neighborhood

    Israeli forces increase restrictions in Hebron neighborhood

    2nd April 2017 | International Solidarity Movement, al-Khalil team | Hebron, occupied Palestine On Saturday night, Israeli forces expanded a road-closure near Shuhada checkpoint in occupied al-Khalil (Hebron), moving it further into the H1 area – that which is officially under full Palestinian control. After midnight on Saturday, 1st April 2017, Israeli forces began moving…