Tag: Hebron

  • An end to discrimination? Closed Military Zone in Hebron neighbourhood officially stopped

    An end to discrimination? Closed Military Zone in Hebron neighbourhood officially stopped

    20 May 2016 | International Solidarity Movement, al-Khalil team | Hebron, occupied Palestine The closed military zone (CMZ) encompassing the Tel Rumeida neighbourhood and Shuhada Street in occupied al-Khalil has officially been lifted. According to the Israeli army spokesperson, the CMZ-order was not extended, now allowing some non-residents into the area. The International Solidarity Movement…

  • Al-Nakba day: The biggest crisis in the history of Palestine

    Al-Nakba day: The biggest crisis in the history of Palestine

    15th May 2016 | International Solidarity Movement, al-Khalil team | Occupied Palestine Today, 68 years ago, the state of Israel was created on the Palestinian peoples’ home. The anniversary falls after a winter and spring with an escalation in violence and arrests of Palestinians, ever-expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Palestinian capital…

  • Celebrating Israeli Independence day from the other side of apartheid fence

    Celebrating Israeli Independence day from the other side of apartheid fence

    13th May 2016 | International Solidarity Movement, Verena, Al Khalil team | Hebron, occupied Palestine Leaving the meeting I was searching for a safe way to go through the old City of Hebron alone, where there was a celebration of ”Israeli Independence day” going on. I wanted to reach my ISM team members who were already patrolling there.…