Tag: Hebron

  • “For Their Protection” – IOF Obstruction of Olive Harvest in Tel Rumeida

    by Mary November 3rd The day was mainly quiet. There was olive picking for the Abu Hekel family. Three Human Rights Workers (HRWs) were able to assist. About one hundred Israeli settlers passed by the Abu Hekel property but caused no trouble. The family said that this was due to the international presence. If HRWs…

  • Three days of protest in Hebron over Gaza massacre

    by ISM Hebron This report is a continuation from the report on the first day of protests . Thursday 9th November Everyone in Hebron is deeply distressed by the Israeli massacre of 18 Palestinian civilians in Gaza. All shops and schools are closed for three days of official mourning. Palestinian youths gathered in the souk…

  • Israeli soldiers rampage through Hebron after Palestinian youth demonstrate

    by ISM Hebron, 8th November Palestinian youths demonstrated against the Israeli massacre in Gaza at the Israeli checkpoint on Shuhada street today. All shops in Hebron closed in mourning. International Human Rights Workers (HRWs) arrived at 1pm to see Israeli soldiers firing live rounds at demonstrators who hid behind burning tires and threw stones. Two…