Category: Press Releases

  • Israel Refuses Greek Human Rights Worker Entry

    UPDATE: Since the afternoon on July 14th, Maria Nikiforou has been held in isolation at the airport security dentention center. Despite the fact that detainees are allowed to keep their phones in this facility, she is not allowed to charge her phone. The state is expected to respond to her appeal tomorrow. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…

  • TOMORROW: Join the Villagers of Izbat Tabib in Their Steadfastness

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE At 11am tomorrow the villagers of Isbat Tabib, in the Qalqilya region will hold a demonstration against Israel’s annexation barrier in the region. The village is calling on Israelis and internationals to join them for a Conference tomorrow, Saturday July 15th in support of their sumud (steadfastness) against the wall and the…

  • Israel in Gaza: What Are They Fighting For?

    by Tanya Reinhart A shorter version of this article was scheduled to appear Thursday, July 13th in Yediot Aharonot, but postponed to next week because of the developments in Southern Lebanon. (1) Whatever may be the fate of the captive soldier Gilad Shalit, the Israeli army’s war in Gaza is not about him. As senior…

  • Demonstration and Wedding at Bil’in!

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On July 14th, at 1pm, as part of the weekly demonstration, the people of Bil’in and international and Israeli supporters will celebrate continued life and love in the face of the occupation and apartheid wall. The Bil’in Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements will honor Palestinian activists Mansour Mansour and Iman…

  • Fishing boats subjected to the Israeli army fire

    by Mona ElFarra, July 10th Mona with residents of Jabalia refugee camp Dear all, It is 11am , Monday , no electricity in my apartment for the last 18 hours ,I’m at home and I would like to share with you quickly what I have seen in front of my window , in the last…