Category: In the Media

  • YNet: On tape: Palestinians harassed in Hebron ‘cage’

    by Ali Waked, January 1oth (VIDEO) Tape obtained by B’Tselem shows heated argument between Palestinian family in Hebron and woman Jewish settler; quarrel just one example of suffering we endure on daily basis, head of Palestinian family tells Ynet. Settlers’ spokesman: Claims exaggerated VIDEO – The Abu- Aisha family in Hebron has been suffering at…

  • 8 rights groups ask High Court to rescind W. Bank driving ban

    by Yuval Yoaz, December 8th Eight human rights groups petitioned the High Court of Justice on Sunday against a military order prohibiting Israelis from driving Palestinians in private vehicles in the West Bank. Attorney Michael Sfard, who filed the motion for Yesh Din, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, Gisha, the Public Committee Against…

  • Haaretz: “A six-year mistake”

    by Akiva Eldar, December 6th The story of Shuhada Street is in essence a microcosm of the story of the “easing of restrictions” in the West Bank. It illustrates the gap between the smiling promises the prime minister makes to the head of the Palestinian Authority, and the reality on the ground. It demonstrates how…

  • PNN: “Invasions are a way of life in southwest Nablus town”

    by Amin Abu Wardeh, January 4th Midnight raids carried out by Israeli patrols are the norm in the northern West Bank’s Nablus area. They hit the southwestern town of Sarra when residents are sleeping. Regardless of the frequency, the invasions still come as a shock and have turned lives into living nightmares. Teacher Radwan Abdullah…

  • PALESTINIANS ARE INVISIBLE…in the US press

    American Hummus – CNNI: Extensive report on injured Israeli teen, no mention of Palestinian deaths CNN International, Israel to resume “pinpoint” targeting of militants in Gaza. With dramatic footage of Israeli teenagers injured by a Palestinian rocket, Mathew Chance reports the current truce as a sham. We see footage of rockets being set up and…