Tag: Freedom of Access
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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…
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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…
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Palestinians and internationals attacked during biking trip in Jordan Valley
by Joseph and Emiliano 15 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Palestinian and international cyclists were brutally attacked by the Israeli occupation forces on Saturday as they attempted to bike up Route 90, the main North-South highway running through the Jordan Valley. The cyclists were demonstrating against Israeli apartheid policies in the Jordan…
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Israel is paranoid about pro-Palestinian activists
by Gideon Levy 12 April 2012 | Haaretz Israel will not stand idly by as thousands of activists prepare to arrive on Sunday; it will not miss an opportunity to look ridiculous in the eyes of the world. And with what shall we frighten the Israeli public in advance of the seventh day of Passover?…
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Passover violence in Occupied Al Khalil
by Paige 10 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank The Israeli army enforced a system of extensive closures, detentions, and violence against Palestinians and internationals activists during the Jewish holiday of Passover in Al Khalil (Hebron). The army closed off the busy Beersheba road to allow Jewish settlers to visit the tomb of…
