• Update on Bil’in Arrestees

    A military appeals judge ruled today to extend the detention of non-violent community organizer Abdullah Abu Rahme of Bil’in until Sunday at 11:00 AM when the military prosecution’s appeal against Abdullah’s release on bail will be heard. Earlier today a different military judge ruled to release Abdullah and Akram Al Khatib on bail. The two…

  • What Every American Should Know about Israel/Palestine

    A heart-rending talk giving by Cindy and Craig Corrie, parents of Rachel Corrie. www.traprockpeace.org/corrie_chicago_03july05.html Rachel was crushed to death by an Israeli military bulldozer when she attempted to block the path to a Palestinian home that they were trying to destroy. The Corries spoke at Socialism 2005. This annual conference was held in Chicago from…

  • Shoot First, Laugh After

    Israeli violence up-close It started out as an ordinary afternoon: Mohommed and I were going to a meeting with some of the people of the village of Salem to talk about ISM and other internationals planting trees with them one day next week. Villagers have reported a lot of harassment from the soldiers and settlers…

  • A Family from Saida

    By L. We met with a family from Saida at the home of one of their relatives. Here, we were filled in on the situation. They recounted that the Israeli army had occupied the house of Sharif Abdul Ghani four days ago. Whilst stationed there, some of the soldiers came further into the village and…

  • Nablus Summer Campaign Program

    July 21st-28th 2005 There will be five direct actions in the Nablus area, four in the surrounding villages and one at the main checkpoint. Friday July 22nd: Asira Village Direct Action to open Sabaatash (17), the main road from Asira to Nablus. Asira village, with a population of 12 000, has been under closure since…