Tag: Jericho

  • ISM Regional Update: The Unique Position of the Jordan Valley

    Introduction The Jordan Valley lies in the east of the West Bank and runs from the Sea of Galilee in the north to the Dead Sea in the south. Since the Six Day War in 1967, Israel strengthened its grip of the occupied area because of its great political, economic and geographical importance. The occupation…

  • What is Behind Allenby Bridge

    by: Feras SSA Allenby Bridge a strange and unknown name for a lot of people around the world but for Palestinians it is a well known name. It is the name of the bridge which connects the West Bank with the outside world. It is located between Palestine and Jordan on the Jordan River. The…

  • Bikes vs. Bombs

    Bikes vs. Bombs by Martinez It started out to be a magnificent afternoon here in Ramallah. Being an avid bicyclist back home in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, biking against oil wars, my eyes lit up like a small child in a sparkling candy store when I read the following announcement: “The East Jerusalem-YMCA’s “Youth to…

  • Palestine International Bike Race

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Arabic Invitation to follow) Ramallah- On March 23rd, you are cordially invited to attend the Palestine International Bike Race. The Race is the longest international sport event to protest against human rights violations, Israeli checkpoints, and restrictions on freedom of movement. The East Jerusalem-YMCA’s “Youth to Youth Initiative,” who is organizing the…

  • Palestinians ethnically cleansed from the road

    by the ISM media team, February 13th In recent months Occupation authorities have escalated their policy of issuing fines to Palestinian drivers at certain checkpoints without reason. At Za’atara checkpoint near Salfit today, as well as preventing drivers with Nablus ID from passing and meticulously searching them, the IOF issued fines to some Palestinian drivers.…