On beauty in Al-Khalil

February 2019 | International Solidarity Movement, Al-Khalil team | Hebron, occupied Palestine I have spent about 30 days in Al-Khalil this year. A short stay by ISM standards, and nothing compared to the tens of thousands of people who call this place home. Despite this, I already feel that the city has got under my … Continue reading On beauty in Al-Khalil

Settlers’ continue to terrorize Al-Khalil

17th February 2019 | International Solidarity Movement, Al-Khalil team | Hebron, occupied Palestine   At the end of January the occupation barred international ‘observer’ groups from Al-Khalil (Hebron), who were stationed throughout the city for more than 20 years, following the massacre of 29 Palestinians inside Ibrahim mosque in 1994 by a fanatical Israeli terrorist. … Continue reading Settlers’ continue to terrorize Al-Khalil

Another interesting week in sunny Palestine

January 2019 | International Solidarity Movement, Al-Khalil team | Hebron, occupied Palestine Al Khalil (Hebron), occupied West Bank, Palestine, late January 2019 It’s the first day of winter term for Palestinian schoolkids. Israeli settlers from the colonies in and around Al Khalil, the Israeli Border Police, and the Israeli Defense Force, are all known for … Continue reading Another interesting week in sunny Palestine

Urif: the struggle to study

Urif, the 21th of November Urif is a small Palestinian village perched on the top of a hill, not far from Nablus. The view is beautiful and clear, overlooked by another scenic hill. A longtime resident tells us that before the 1980s, the locals used to go for walks and picnics in the area, but … Continue reading Urif: the struggle to study

Call to action: Olive Harvest 2018 – Join ISM now!

International Solidarity Movement | Ramallah, occupied Palestine Tthe International Solidarity Movement (ISM) is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to join us for the 2018 Olive Harvest Campaign at the invitation of Palestinian communities. The olive tree is a national symbol for Palestinians. As thousands of olive trees have been bulldozed, uprooted and burned by Israeli settlers … Continue reading Call to action: Olive Harvest 2018 – Join ISM now!