Tag: Hebron
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Israeli army injures eight in Hebron as they attack march to mark the anniversary of Arafat’s death
On the 4th anniversary of Yasser Arafat’s death, a march commemorating his life in Hebron was confronted by the Israel army in Bab Azzawaya near the Gilbert checkpoint. The area is in H1 and considered to be under Palestinian Authority control. According to local people interviewed by ISM volunteers, a group of 20 young people…
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Candle-lit demonstration through the Old City of Hebron
On the 8th November, around 50 residents of Hebron, joined by international solidarity activists, gathered in the Old City to protest against Israeli closures in the area. The demonstration, initiated by the Popular Committee of Hebron and the Hebron Rehabilitation Committee, took the form of a candle-lit procession through the Old City. Residents marched behind…
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Settlers attack again in Hebron following eviction from illegal outpost
Report by Brighton-Tubas Friendship and Solidarity Group Members of the Brighton-Tubas Friendship and Solidarity Group and International Solidarity Movement (ISM) are joining local Palestinians in Hebron who are defending a house under attack by Israeli settlers from Kharsema settlement. They are sleeping at the house of a Palestinian family who live close to the ruins…