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For immediate release: Cyclists attacked by soldier in the Jordan Valley seek legal action

17 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank For Immediate Release April 17, 2012: Cyclists attacked by soldier in the Jordan Valley seek legal action Danish activist Andreas was attacked by Israeli commander Lt.-Col. Shalom Eisner during an unarmed demonstration in the Jordan Valley on April 14th. (See video). Dutch activist Mira and a Palestinian man also suffered injuries following an assault by Eisner, Swedish activist Alex was handcuffed and detained for over one hour…

April 17, 2012

West Bank activists remember the life of ISM justice Activist Vittorio Arrigoni

by Sydney 16 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Palestinians and International activists celebrated with the spirit of Vittorio Arrigoni this week across Palestine. Memorial events were held to mark the one year anniversary of his murder: two in Al-Khalil (Hebron) with members of the Hebron Defense Committee and Youth Against Settlements and a week of events including a mural creation, video conference with Italy, and a demonstration concluded yesterday in Gaza. The International…

April 16, 2012

Press Release from the Welcome to Palestine Campaign

by Mazin Qumsiyeh 16 April 2012 | Welcome to Palestine Campaign 2012 We did not have to show our 1500 visitors Israeli racism, arrogance, and human rights violations; the Israeli government showed them and also showed the whole world. Calling itself a democracy, this outlaw state denied the right of people from around the world to come visit us and see for themselves the reality of life under occupation. We the Palestinian people are 11 million normal human beings, 7…

April 16, 2012