Tag: Hebron

  • CPT: Netanyahu statement on Ibrahimi Mosque leads to unrest in Hebron

    Christian Peacemaker Team 22 February 2010 On 21 February 2010 Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced the Israeli government’s intention to designate as Jewish heritage sites Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem and the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron. Netanyahu’s statement has led to considerable concern and outrage in the Palestinian community. The Ibrahimi Mosque is one of the…

  • CPT: ‘My son, my son’

    Maureen Jack | CPT Hebron 13 February, 2010 Yesterday a man died in Al Khalil/Hebron. Israeli soldiers shot him, and he died of his injuries. He was a Palestinian of about forty, with a large family. There are different versions of what happened. The Israeli military have reported that the man attempted to stab one…

  • Call for international day of action to re-open Shuhada street to Palestinians

    Open Shuhada Street 29 January 2010 On 25 February 2010 activists and organizations from around the world will join together in solidarity with the Palestinian residents of Hebron, through local protests, and petitions to the Israeli Government. We will be calling to re-open Shuhada Street to all Palestinians, bring life back into the city of…