Tag: Open Shuhada Street 2012

  • Military radio targets protesters for future arrests

    24 February 2012 | Israeli Military Radio- Online Shuhada Street in Hebron today may become the scene of a confrontation, as hundreds of left-wing Jews and Arabs are expected to march there to protest the closure of Shuhada Street from Palestinians. Police and army will attempt to keep order. At 12:00 today (Friday) hundreds of leftists, anarchists and Palestinians are expected to arrive  in Hebron, walk along Shuhada Street, which is closed to Palestinians. Security forces are preparing for the demonstration and are trying to prevent it from sliding into…

  • In Photos: Clashes in Hebron’s Old city during a ‘Open Shudada Street’ rally

    In Photos: Clashes in Hebron’s Old city during a ‘Open Shudada Street’ rally

    by Emilie Baujard 24 February 2012 | Demotix Hundreds of Palestinian and international activists protest in Hebron calling for the city’s al-Shuhada Street to be opened up to Palestinian traffic. The Israeli Army dispersed the protestors with stun grenades and tear gas.  The Israeli Army entered the Old City to disperse the demonstration. Palestinian youth…

  • When it is illegal to use your front door: Freedom of movement in Al Khalil

    When it is illegal to use your front door: Freedom of movement in Al Khalil

    by Andreas 23 February 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Al-Khalil (Hebron) is a divided city. As a result of the Oslo agreements negotiated in the 1990s – the people of Al Khalil  became familiar with two new terms – H1 and H2. H1 refers to 80% of the city, which is officially under…