Category: In the Media
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La Carrau cancels Israeli sponsored visit to Acre
Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) 22 May 2009 After having talks with the platforms promoting the boycott of Israel and with representatives of Catalan institutions and gathering as much information as possible about the events taking place on 24-25 May at Acre, Israel in which La Carrau has been…
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Israeli planes drop warning pamphlets over Gaza
Ha’aretz 25 May 2009 Israel Air Force aircraft have scattered pamphlets over the Gaza Strip warning residents to stay away from the border, The Associated Press reported Monday. The heavily guarded border is the scene of sporadic fighting between militants and Israel Defense Forces troops. Israeli forces killed two Palestinian gunmen in a clash on…
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Palestinians displaced by Operation Cast Lead living in tents
B’Tselem 21 May 2009 According to the UN, Israel destroyed 3,500 homes in the Gaza Strip during Operation Cast Lead. Some of the displaced persons now live in tents, in harsh conditions. Participants in B’Tselem’s video project documented life in one encampment.