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Strong resistance in Kafr Qaddum despite Israeli army repression
13th September 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Nablus Team | Kafr Qaddum, Occupied West Bank The residents of Kufr Qaddum held their weekly Friday demonstration despite increased repression by the Israeli army in the last two weeks. At approximately 10:00, more than 80 soldiers in nine military jeeps arrived in the village and positioned themselves…
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Gaza fishers and farmers: nowhere to go
13th September 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Kevin Neish | Gaza, Occupied Palestine We had a meeting with some leaders in the Gaza commercial fishing industry, to hear their stories and see if or how we can assist them. Gaza Strip fishers have historically been some of the poorest families here, especially as many are not…
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Updated: Three Palestinian activists arrested during demonstration against road closure in Qaryut
10th September 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Ramallah Team | Qaryut, Occupied West Bank Update 11th September: Abdallah Abu Rahmah was released at around 10pm last night. Bashar Qaryouti and Salah al-Khawaja have also been released. Bashar has needed medical attention after being beaten during his arrest. ******* Three Palestinian activists have been arrested today related…
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Call to action: Join ISM for the 2013 Olive Harvest Campaign
22nd August 2013 | International Solidarity Movement | Occupied West Bank At a time of regular settler violence in the West Bank, the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to join us for the 2013 Olive Harvest Campaign at the invitation of Palestinian communities. The olive tree is a national symbol for…
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Two men seriously beaten while attempting to build a house in Tel Rumeida
10th June 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Khalil Team | Hebron, Occupied Palestine Yesterday in Khalil, a number of Palestinians were transporting building material to a house in Tel Rumeida. By doing so, they were challenging the army by transporting the material using a tractor on the only remaining road to the house, one which…
