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Continued military violence can’t shake determination of An Nabi Saleh

International Solidarity Movement 1 May 2010 Israeli military violence on Palestinian land continued Friday in the village of An Nabi Saleh, where more than 100 non-violent demonstrators gathered to protest land confiscation and the ongoing apartheid. Shooting through windows, firing low-flying tear gas at protesters and arresting five, the military’s use of extreme violence has not subsided. After gathering for speeches by local residents, Palestinian, Israeli and International demonstrators marched through the village and towards land…

May 1, 2010

Nobel Laureates: ‘We are all peace makers, and we believe that no amount of dialogue without economic pressure can motivate Israel to change’

Mondowiess 28 April 2010 Support for divestment continues to grow. Here is the latest amazing statement urging the University of California to divest: “To the ASUC Senate, We the undersigned Nobel Women Peace Laureates support your courage and call on you to reaffirm the ASUC Bill in Support of UC Divestment from War Crimes. We stand united in our belief that divesting from companies that provide significant support for the Israeli military provides moral and strategic…

April 30, 2010

Demonstrations, live fire continue in Gaza Buffer Zone

International Solidarity Movement 29 April 2010 Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of Ahmad Sliman Salem Dib, over 100 demonstrators gathered in Rafah, Gaza to protest the Buffer Zone. Marching within 100 meters of the border, the non-violent and unarmed demonstrators were faced with live fire from the beginning of the demonstration. As the march progressed, fire was aimed progressively closer and bullets were shot through a banner held by participants. One man was…

April 29, 2010