Tag: Nablus

  • Simply. Not. News.

    By Neta Golan I work in the ISM media office. On February 19th 2006 the Israeli milit1ary once again invaded Balata Refugee Camp. I remember the first invasion that Sharon orchestrated into the camps during this intifada, in February 2002. I remember that I could not believe it was happening. Never in my worst nightmares…

  • Invasion of Balata

    By Harrison Healy Palestine Pal. Last week was a conference on “International Struggle Against the Occupation of Palestine” held in Bil’in. Unfortunately, many of the ISM and IWPS (International Woman’s Peace Service) activists in Palestine including myself, were unable to attend due to an “incursion” taking place in Balata refugee camp. Balata Refugee camp is…

  • Take a Virtual Tour of the 2006 Balata Invasion

    Inside a home that was first set on fire, then exploded to kill three fighters hiding inside. A Palestinian-built roadblock on Balata Camp’s main street obstructs the movement of military vehicles. Breaking curfew, a woman escorts four children past army vehicles. A 17-year-old is carried through the streets in a funeral procession to honor him…