Category: Press Releases
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Maria Nikiforou Deported
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This morning, July 24th, Maria Nikiforou was deported from Israel. She was sent on the 7am flight to Athens without a hearing. For more information about Maria’s case see previous reports: Israel Declares Greek Human Rights Worker a Security Threat Greek Activist Celebrates Birthday in Detention Israel Refuses Greek Human Rights Worker…
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Israel Declares Greek Human Rights Worker a Security Threat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, July 22nd, an Israeli judge decided today in administrative court to deport Maria Nikiforou, a 34 year old human rights worker, without a hearing. The security has informed Maria that they will put her on the next available flight, tomorrow morning to Olympia, Greece. Maria’s case is indicative of a pattern…
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US State Dept.: You’re on Your Own
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza that states that “those taking part in demonstrations, non-violent resistance, and “direct action,” are advised to cease such activity for their own safety.” They warn of the danger that peace workers face from Israeli soldiers and settlers just for…
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Procession of Mourners to Raise Black Flag at Bil’in!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This Friday, July 21st at 1pm, the Bil’in Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements along with Israeli and international supporters will carry a massive 20-meter black flag in a silent protest to the site of the Apartheid Wall. They will demand an answer from Israel and its military for the question…
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While the World Watches Lebanon, the Israeli Army Tightens the Noose in Palestine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Starting around 5am this morning and lasting until the evening, the Israeli army surrounded the Mukatah (local government building) in Nablus with close to 100 military vehicles. They killed three people inside who are a part of the preventative security force of the PA, that the Israelis claim were wanted persons. They…