Category: Press Releases

  • Free Gaza Movement: “We’re back!” – Fourth successful voyage breaks through siege of Gaza

    (GAZA, 9 December 2008) – The Free Gaza Movement ship “Dignity” successfully broke through the Israeli blockade for the fourth time since August, arriving in Gaza Port at 2:45pm, Tuesday 9 December. The ship carried one ton of medical supplies and high-protein baby formula, in addition to a delegation of international academics, humanitarian and human…

  • House torched in the Old City of Hebron

    A Palestinian family of the Old City of Hebron had the top floor of their home torched by a mob of settlers early Saturday morning. In addition to the fire the violent settlers also attacked the lower floors of the home, completely ransacking and ruining the Al-‘Uweiwi family’s kitchen. During the attack Nidal Al-‘Uweiwi, his…

  • Twelve people injured as Israeli forces attack Ni’lin prayer demonstration

    Friday 5th December Palestinian residents of Ni’lin gathered, together with Israeli and international activists, at 11.30am for the weekly demonstration held by the medical clinic close to the land due to be confiscated by Israel. Twelve people were injured during the demonstration. Before the prayer ceremony was carried out, the Israeli army moved jeeps and…