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Gaza man “kidnapped” by Israel in Sinai, says family
11th October 2013 | The Electronic Intifada, Joe Catron | Khan Younis, Occupied Palestine The abduction of a Palestinian-Egyptian from the Sinai on the eve of Egypt’s 3 July coup has highlighted the network of collaborators and agents working with Israel in the peninsula. Wael Abu Rida crossed the Rafah border from Gaza into Egypt on 6 June with his family, including his one-year-old son, Mazen, who suffers from brain atrophy. The trip was nothing unusual, according to Wael’s wife, Amani Abdulrahman Abu…
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Refusing to forget Palestinian political prisoners in Gaza
11th October 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Charlie Andreasson | Gaza, Occupied Palestine Every Monday here in central Gaza City a demonstration is held, and has been since 1994 or 1995. It was the first time I attended, though I’d probably call it a meeting more than a demonstration. Around 200 people had gathered in a small courtyard belonging to the Red Cross, with stretched canvas as protection from the sun. The simple wooden pews filled quickly.…
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Updated: Four children arrested on their way to school
7th October 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Khalil Team | Hebron, Occupied Palestine Update 10th October: Two of the four children are now being held in Ofer Prison in Ramallah. They have been in custody since Sunday (6/10/13) morning. More updates will be published when they are available. ******* Yesterday, Sunday the 6th of October, at 7:40 AM in Khalil, four children aged 12 and under (Sami Bent, Munif Darna, Muhammad Mussa Kremeri and one unconfirmed name) were…



