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Rachel Corrie’s parents speak at Nablus demonstration to remember those killed in Gaza

Today 200 residents of Nablus and internationals gathered to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the murder of Rachel Corrie by Israeli forces in Rafah, Gaza, as she tried to prevent a bulldozer from demolishing a family home. The demonstration also protested the ongoing attacks on Gaza by the Israeli army, and the occupation of Iraq … Continue reading Rachel Corrie’s parents speak at Nablus demonstration to remember those killed in Gaza

5 years on, we remember Rachel Corrie

This article was originally published in The Observer newspaper on the 2nd March 2008 It is impossible to underestimate quite how much life for Rachel Corrie’s family has changed since she was killed by an Israeli army Caterpillar D9 bulldozer in the Gaza Strip on 16 March 2003. As Rachel’s elder sister Sarah puts it: … Continue reading 5 years on, we remember Rachel Corrie

Daily News Egypt: US court dismisses Caterpillar case filed by Rachel Corrie and Palestinian families

By: Jonas Moffat In September, a US Court of Appeals dismissed a case against Caterpillar, Inc., which alleged seven claims, including aiding and abetting war crimes, extrajudicial killing, wrongful death, and other serious human rights violations. The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) took the case on behalf of the family of Rachel Corrie and four … Continue reading Daily News Egypt: US court dismisses Caterpillar case filed by Rachel Corrie and Palestinian families

Solidarity With Rachel Corrie (Digest)

1. Solidarity With Rachel Corrie 2. Documentary trailer: The Israeli Siege of Zawata Village 3. Tel Rumeida: Violent Settler Attacks Human Rights Workers 4. Susiya: Routine Palestinian Detention Coincides with Settler’s Continued Attempts to Steal Land 5. Wadi Rahul: Second Settlement Attempt 6. Tel Rumeida: Summer Camp Party 7. Bilin: Soldiers show no restraint towards … Continue reading Solidarity With Rachel Corrie (Digest)

Solidarity With Rachel Corrie

By Greta Berlin published in the Washington Post Saturday, July 28, 2007; Page A17 Jane Horwitz’s article on “My Name Is Rachel Corrie” could have been an example of reporting on the best aspects of the play [” ‘Corrie’ Fears Unrealized; Controversial Play Opens Without Incident in W.Va.,” Style, July 18]. Instead she gave space … Continue reading Solidarity With Rachel Corrie