Category: Reports
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“The truth is plain for anyone to see” — account of Israeli incursion into a Nablus refugee camp
by ISM Nablus, November 15th At 2.30 yesterday morning (the 14th), Israeli forces entered ‘Ein Beit El Ma refugee camp just North of Nablus city center, randomly shooting teargas and live ammunition into the camp as they entered. During the invasion, five people were lightly injured, including a 14-year old girl who was shot in…
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“The only way to live” — fear and fury in Urif and Asira
by ISM Nablus Urif, 9th November There is chaos in the air. A couple of the young boys have climbed up to one of the upper ridges of the hillside and are scorching the earth with a small blowtorch — an ancient agricultural technique designed to improve the quality of the soil. “Come down immediately!…
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“For Their Protection” – IOF Obstruction of Olive Harvest in Tel Rumeida
by Mary November 3rd The day was mainly quiet. There was olive picking for the Abu Hekel family. Three Human Rights Workers (HRWs) were able to assist. About one hundred Israeli settlers passed by the Abu Hekel property but caused no trouble. The family said that this was due to the international presence. If HRWs…