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Campaign to release the Palestinian activist arrested in al-Ma’sara
15 May 2009 The Al-Ma’sara Committee against the Wall and Settlements has been organizing and participating in demonstrations against the confiscation of their land for the past two and a half years. Participants and committee members are known for their strict adherence to non-violent tactics in demonstrations. While the protesters maintained their usual tactics on […]
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Nakba commemoration: protesters carry a 5 meter long key in Bil’in
Bil’in Popular Committee 15 May 2009 Residents of Bil’in marched today after the Friday prayer in a protest joined by international and Israelis activists. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and posters of the martyr, Bassem Abu Rahmah, and also banners commemorating 61 years of the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe). A 5 meter long key was carried as […]
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Balata Camp commemorates the Nakba
14 May 2009 The Nakba Committee of Nablus organized a commemoration ceremony in Balata village. About 500 people from the area gathered to attend the event where various speeches were given by community officials such as the Mayor of Nablus and others. Some 500 Palestinians with flags and banners gathered in Balata village at the […]