• CPT: Israeli military inflicts collective punishment on Palestinians in Hebron

    Contradicting International Law from Christian Peacemaker Teams, 2 June 2007 On the afternoon of Saturday 2 June, in a clear violation of international law1, the Israeli military closed a gate in the H2 area2 of Hebron, preventing the free movement of Palestinians and international tourists. The gate, which leads from the Old City souq (market) to the Ibrahimi Mosque area was closed for half an hour. At 3:55pm CPTers Jan Benvie and Mary Wendeln observed two…

  • Breaking the Checkpoint

    Tree Planting and Checkpoint Occupation at Huwara FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3 June 2007 On Tuesday, June 5, in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights, Palestinians will stage a demonstration and plant over 50 olive trees at Huwara checkpoint. A large number of groups in Nablus have been involved with organizing this action and demonstration, including the Women’s Society, the Rehabilitation Union, the International Solidarity Movement,…

  • Farmers, int’ls, to access farmland in settlement danger zone

    Internationals needed to accompany farmers to their land near Karmei Tzur settlement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 June 2007 This June marks the 40th year since the Occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights. On Sunday, June 3, Palestinians from Beit Ummar will attempt to reach their farmland near the illegal Israeli settlement of Karmei Tzur. These Palestinian farmers are calling on international solidarity activists to accompany them to work on their land. Loi,…

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