Tag: Hebron
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Al Khalil: School children reflect on changes in Israeli military following presence of ISM volunteers
by Edna 25 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank The safe, comfortable, winsome childhood I had growing up in suburban America is a completely theoretical concept for the Palestinian children in the West Bank. I’ve realized this while volunteering as a human rights observer in Hebron. One activity that entails is sitting and…
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Golani Brigade rampages through the Pharmacy District of Al Khalil
by Rune 19 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank The Pharmacy District, once a prosperous part of Al Khalil (Hebron) centered around the now closed pharmacy, is now subjected to the violence and harassment of the Israeli military which continues to abuse residents of this historical area. Monday night International Solidarity Movement activists…
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The implications of arbitrary Israeli military night raids in Al Khalil
by Mira, Rune and Paige 19 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank With the change of the Israeli army brigades last week, it has not been quiet in Al Khalil. It seems like the new soldiers are using the city as a training field. It started about one about a week ago, on Sunday…
