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Settler attack in Aqraba leaves 3 injured, 1 hospitalized
By Ben Greene and Ellie Marton 19 September 2012 | International Solidarity Movement On Monday 17, September, six Israeli settlers from the illegal settlement of Itamar attacked three members of the Benijaber family, who were walking home to the Palestinian village of Aqraba from their olive groves. Maher Hashem Mostafa Benijaber reported that he, his brother Omar and cousin Hafed were set upon by six men, three of whom were armed with semi-automatic rifles. The attack…
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Freedom for Jalaal
By Anna Conroy 18 September | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank On Saturday 15th September a group of four internationals from ISM joined the Daraghmah family at their home in al Luban to celebrate son Jalaal’s release from prison. Thanks to many generous donations ISM was able to pay the five thousand shekel bail ($1300) and co-ordinate Jalaal’s release after he had spent 17 days in Israeli jail. Jalaal was arrested for trying to protect his…
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Movements restricted for Askar refugee camp
by Eva Smith 16 September 2012 | International Solidarity Movement The main street from Askar Refugee Camp leading to Nablus is closed off three times every week by the Israeli army as around 1,000 illegal settlers make their way to “Joseph’s Tomb.” Each time, the street is closed for up to seven hours, leaving the camp essentially under curfew, unable to leave or enter the area. Joseph’s tomb in Nablus has been a source of controversy…
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