Tag: Jerusalem

  • Israeli military targets al Khalayla in demolitions

    11 July 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank On Monday, July 11th, the Israeli military demolished 5 buildings of local Palestinian businesses in the closed neighborhood of al -Khalayla near al-Jib village outside of Jerusalem. At 6:30am the owner of a window shop received a call  from the Israeli military that part of his business’s building structure would…

  • Violent incitement against internationals in Sheikh Jarrah

    2 July 2011 | International Solidarity Movement Two international activists were assaulted by 4 Israeli police officers in an unprovoked attack in Sheikh Jarrah this morning. The two Danish activists were part of a group of five internationals staying at a home which has been partially occupied by settlers. With the support of the Israeli…

  • Amidst long hours waiting to pass to Jerusalem

    25 May 2011 | Shahd Abusalma Last night, I went to bed at 11 pm, much earlier than I’m used to. I forced myself to stay under my blanket. The room was very dark and no sound could be heard but the sound of me moving in bed continually. I wanted to sleep so that…