Category: Photo Story

  • In Photos: Balata cleans up for a place to run free

    In Photos: Balata cleans up for a place to run free

    by Amal 3 December 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank It is hard to describe the joy of a simple yet so meaningful clean up day, and the beauty of children playing in a stress-free environment. We joined residents of Balata Refugee Camp in a clean up and play day. Many people came out…

  • A day at sea with Gaza’s fishermen

    A day at sea with Gaza’s fishermen

    by Lydia de Leeuw 26 November 2011 | A Second Glance

  • A visual chronology of the Freedom Rides

    A visual chronology of the Freedom Rides

    by Dena Elian 16 November 2011 | Sixteen Minutes to Palestine On November 15, 2011, six Palestinian Freedom Riders boarded a settler-only bus traveling to occupied East Jerusalem to openly challenge Israel’s apartheid policies towards Palestinians and its minority populations. The following is a visual chronology of the events.

  • In Photos: Burin withstands settler violence

    In Photos: Burin withstands settler violence

    by Amal 9 November 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank In the past three years Burin has faced increased settler violence. This small village of approximately 3,000 people deal with a constant threat of settler attacks or Israeli army harassment.  Three settlements surround Burin: Yitzhar, Bracha, and Givt Arousa.  The residents of these illegal…

  • In Photos: Palestinians gather support for #FreedomWaves and ending blockade of Gaza

    In Photos: Palestinians gather support for #FreedomWaves and ending blockade of Gaza

    by Alistair George and Ben Lorber Canadian and Irish ships sailing with Freedom Waves to Gaza were illegally boarded by the Israeli military in international waters yesterday afternoon. The Israeli military stated that “Upon arrival of the vessels at the Ashdod port, the activists will be transferred to the custody of the Israel Police and…