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South Bethlehem villagers protest at worksite of shame
by the ISM media team, March 9th Villagers from the South Bethlehem region came together again this Friday to protest at the annexation and destruction of their agricultural land. After prayers held on land belonging to Umm Salamuna village, speeches were given by representatives from the local communities and national organisations, and one speech was…
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Two hospitalised at Bil’in as IOF lash out
by the ISM media team, March 9th Two peaceful protesters today paid the price for standing in solidarity with the villagers of Bilin to protest the theft of their land when they were attacked and had to be carried to an ambulance for evacuation. Ben received a blow to the forehead from a rifle butt…
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AP: “Reporters hurt as Israeli security forces break up Palestinian demonstrations”
Associated Press Crowd-control devices like stun grenades and tear gas have injured a number of journalists in recent weeks, including two television crewmen covering a women’s protest Thursday — and reporters are charging they’ve been targeted by Israeli security forces. Over the last three months, at least five journalists were injured — including an AP…
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Nablus women celebrate Women’s Day at Huwwara checkpoint
by IWPS, March 8th Approximately 300 women, men and children gathered at Huwwara checkpoint outside Nablus today at 11:00 a.m. to protest the military invasion in Nablus last week and to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th. The demonstration was organized by a wide coalition of groups including the Popular Committee Against the Closure…
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The Guardian: “Negev desert nomads on the move again to make way for Israel’s barrier”
by Rory McCarthy, February 28th Security fence and spread of Jewish settlement risks way of life for thousands The bulldozers came for Hamid Salim Hassan’s house just after dawn. Before the demolition began, the Bedouin family scrambled to gather what they could: a fridge, a pile of carpets, some plastic chairs, a canister of cooking…
