Tag: Israeli Army
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Tension rises in Khalil during Sukkot celebrations
21st September 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Khalil Team | Hebron, Occupied Palestine Sukkot is a joyful festival in Judaism; however its impact upon day-to-day life in Khalil has only caused greater problems for the Palestinians. Many residents of Khalil have commented that it is during this holiday period every year where daily life in…
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Israeli forces use excessive force killing Palestinian civilian and wounding 4 others, including 3 children, in Jenin refugee camp
18th September 2013 | Palestinian Centre for Human Rights | Jenin, Occupied Palestine In an excessive use of lethal force, on Tuesday morning, 17 September 2013, Israeli occupation forces killed a Palestinian civilian and wounded 4 others, including 3 children, in Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank. According to investigations conducted by the Palestinian Center…
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Strong resistance in Kafr Qaddum despite Israeli army repression
13th September 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Nablus Team | Kafr Qaddum, Occupied West Bank The residents of Kufr Qaddum held their weekly Friday demonstration despite increased repression by the Israeli army in the last two weeks. At approximately 10:00, more than 80 soldiers in nine military jeeps arrived in the village and positioned themselves…
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Updated: Three Palestinian activists arrested during demonstration against road closure in Qaryut
10th September 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Ramallah Team | Qaryut, Occupied West Bank Update 11th September: Abdallah Abu Rahmah was released at around 10pm last night. Bashar Qaryouti and Salah al-Khawaja have also been released. Bashar has needed medical attention after being beaten during his arrest. ******* Three Palestinian activists have been arrested today related…
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Call to action: Join ISM for the 2013 Olive Harvest Campaign
22nd August 2013 | International Solidarity Movement | Occupied West Bank At a time of regular settler violence in the West Bank, the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to join us for the 2013 Olive Harvest Campaign at the invitation of Palestinian communities. The olive tree is a national symbol for…
