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Free Gaza Movement: Israeli government recognizes “humanitarian” mission to break the siege of Gaza
To view the Free Gaza Movement website click here NICOSIA, CYPRUS (18 Aug. 2008) – In a letter today to the Free Gaza Movement, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged that the group of international human rights activists attempting to break the siege of Gaza were “humanitarian,” and stated that the Israeli government “assume[s]…
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The struggle against the apartheid wall continues in Ni’lin
On the 17th of August at 15:30 in the village of Ni’lin there was a demonstration of around 50 Palestinian together with 10 internationals and Israelis, organized by the Ni’lin Popular Committee Against the Illegal Apartheid Wall. The demonstration took place close to the site where the wall is being built by the Israel. The…
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Maan: Palestinians block settler takeover of house in south Jerusalem
To view original article, published by Maan on the 18th August, click here Jerusalem – Ma’an – A group of Palestinians successfully blocked Israeli settlers from occupying the home of Baha’ Addin Darwish in the town of Beit Safafa, south of Jerusalem, on Sunday evening. Last week, the settlers attempted to occupy the house with…
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Ynet: Military judge – Naalin arrest unfounded
Military court orders release of father of girl who documented IDF soldier firing rubber bullets at bound Palestinian in Naalin, accuses prosecution, police of being unprofessional. Father’s attorney: ‘Release proves arrest was out of vengeance’ By Ali Waked To view original article, published by Ynet on the 18th August, click here The Judea and Samaria…
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Seven injured as Israeli army attacks prayer demonstration in Ni’lin
Every Friday at 1pm the villagers from Ni’lin meet in the fields outside the village to pray. This Friday, more than 50 soldiers and some jeeps were in the surrounding area during the ceremony. Photos courtesy of Activestills Once it finished, the army without provocation shot 36 tear gas canisters in a very short time,…
