Category: Press Releases
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Six arrested in Bil’in
ISM photo: Israeli and internationals join Palestinians in the West Bank village of Bil’in on June 22 in a march to protest Israel’s illegal barrier which cuts through a gigantic swath of the village. Residents of the West Bank village of Bil’in — along with Israelis and foreign peace activists — were chased by Israeli…
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Protests Outside Bil’in to Continue on Friday
West Bank villagers to show the faces of Bush INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT — A nonviolent protest against the building of the illegal separation barrier near Bil’in is set for Friday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Residents of Bil’in will be joined by Israeli and International peace activists in the latest of a series of creative…
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Update on Bil’in Arrestees
A military appeals judge ruled today to extend the detention of non-violent community organizer Abdullah Abu Rahme of Bil’in until Sunday at 11:00 AM when the military prosecution’s appeal against Abdullah’s release on bail will be heard. Earlier today a different military judge ruled to release Abdullah and Akram Al Khatib on bail. The two…
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What Every American Should Know about Israel/Palestine
A heart-rending talk giving by Cindy and Craig Corrie, parents of Rachel Corrie. www.traprockpeace.org/corrie_chicago_03july05.html Rachel was crushed to death by an Israeli military bulldozer when she attempted to block the path to a Palestinian home that they were trying to destroy. The Corries spoke at Socialism 2005. This annual conference was held in Chicago from…
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Nablus Summer Campaign Program
July 21st-28th 2005 There will be five direct actions in the Nablus area, four in the surrounding villages and one at the main checkpoint. Friday July 22nd: Asira Village Direct Action to open Sabaatash (17), the main road from Asira to Nablus. Asira village, with a population of 12 000, has been under closure since…