• Israeli Army Rounds-up Non-violent Activists in Bil’in

    Photo from a previous nightime invasion into the village, 16th April 2006. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPDATE, 2pm: As this release was in the process of being published, the Israeli army entered the village again. It is currently unknown if they will capture more villagers or not. More details to follow. UPDATE, 2.10pm: The remaining three…

  • Haaretz: “Judge: Police Officers Lied While Testifying Against” Israeli Anarchists

    by Nir Hasson, October 3rd Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court revealed Tuesday that police officers lied while testifying against 11 left-wing activists accused of violent acts during anti-fence demonstrations in the West Bank village of Bil’in. The court acquitted the activists. The presiding judge viewed video footage filmed by both police officers and members of the…

  • Counterpunch: “An Interview With Tanya Reinhart: The Roadmap to Nowhere”

    by Eric Hazan, Counterpunch, October 2nd Your new book, Roadmap to Nowhere, covers the history of the Israeli occupation of Palestine in the last three years, a period dominated by Ariel Sharon’s leadership. You argue that during this period it became evident that in Israel, decisions are taken by the military, rather than the political…

  • Just Another Day at Huwarra Checkpoint: Journalist Beaten, 10 Men Detained

    by ISM Nablus, October 1st Huwarra checkpoint, just South of Nablus, is notorious for its volatile atmosphere and violent soldiers. Today was an example in point. Hundreds of women and men were forced into a large holding pen, with small children being crushed against the turnstiles separating the soldiers from the Palestinians waiting in line.…

  • Olive Harvest Campaign 2006 Gets Underway!

    1. Beit Furik Demonstrate Against Closures 2. Israeli Settlers Harrass Palestinians, Soldiers Detain Human Rights Worker 3. Farmer Picks Grapes While Harrassed by Armed Israeli Colonist Militia 4. Non-violent Resistance in Bil’in Works 5. Illegal Barriers in Hebron Region Destroyed 6. Palestinian and International Activists Remove Roadblock 7. Harry Potter and the Spell of Transportation…