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Palestine doesn’t ask for aid, but for freedom and recognition
by Emma 13 January 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank I always knew I would go to Palestine one day. It wasn’t until I met my four friends from Gaza, Motasem, Mohammed, Hussein and Mo’min, during my time as an exchange student at a Turkish university, that I finally decided to go. Their humble and honest…
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Tel Rumeida: International observers and Palestinians alike targeted by checkpoints
by Alistair George 27 October 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank The Israeli military is continuing to harass and intimidate Palestinians and international volunteers at checkpoints throughout Tel Rumeida, Hebron. On 25 October 2011, around 7.15pm, a Palestinian woman was held at checkpoint56 inTel Rumeida for around an hour after refusing to pass through…
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In Pictures: The day of the UN bid
24 September 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank September 23 was a historical day for Palestinians worldwide and within the territories, as the Palestinian Authority submitted a bid to the UN to be recognized as the 194th nation of the world. While diplomats and political discussions ensued, a typical dialogue between Palestinians continued in…