• In Memory of Haidar Abdel Shafi

    Speech by Haidar Abdel Shafi Madrid 31 October 1991 In the name of God, the merciful, the compassionate. O esteemed audience. Allow me first to extend greetings of thanks and appreciation to the State of Spain, king, government, and people, for hosting this historic conference. I would also like to extend greetings of pride and…

  • Christian Science Monitor: Nonviolent protest gains in West Bank

    By Joshua Mitnick A Supreme Court decision in favor of one protesting village has inspired others. from the September 24, 2007 edition Al Walajeh, West Bank – “All those who love the prophet should lend a hand!” Ten shouting Palestinians were pushing against one boulder, but the primitive Israeli roadblock cutting off the tiny Palestinian…

  • They punish the village by stealing our children

    Qusin, September 24th 2007. After reports of reprisals by IOF against the peaceful inhabitants of Qusin, two ISM activists visited the village today to receive first hand accounts of the harassment the villagers have received. After a non-violent and successful demonstration led by the people of Qusin and supported by international activists, the village has…

  • You will respect my authority

    Tel Rumeida, Hebron September 23rd, 2007 At approximately 17:00, an incident occurred at the proximity of the occupied house at Kiryat Arba road. Involved were 8 IOF soldiers who were off-duty and running between Tel Rumeida and the area of the incident, and 2 Palestinian men aged 18 and a third one aged 21. The…

  • Broad Coalition of Human Rights groups speak out against the collective punishment of Gaza

    B’Tselem: The Israeli Information Center for Human Right in the Occupied Territories Gisha: Legal Center for Freedom of Movement Association for Civil Rights in Israel Physicians for Human Rights Public Committee against Torture in Israel HaMoked: Center for the Defence of the Individual Bimkom – Planners for Planning Rights September 20, 2007 Israeli rights groups…