Tag: Settlement
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Harvesting While Harassed- Jabari family face military and settlers to gather their crops
3rd May 2015 | International Solidarity Movement, Khalil Team | Hebron, Occupied Palestine The Jabari family owns land sandwiched in between the illegal settlements of Kiryat Arba and Givat Ha’vot. In 2001, settlers illegally took over part of the land to erect a synagogue-tent on the Jaabari-family land. All settlements are illegal under international law,…
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UN affects Kafr Qaddum’s demonstration
1st May 2015 | International Solidarity Movement, Huwwara Team | Kafr Qaddum, Occupied Palestine Today’s demonstration in Kafr Qaddum was met with live ammunition, rubber coated steal bullets, teargas and stun grenades. There was a large presence of Palestinian and international protestors. The Israeli forces shot two young men in the leg. UN observers were present. Before prayer…
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South Hebron Hills – farming under occupation
27th April 2015 | International Solidarity Movement, Team Al Khalil | South Hebron Hills, Occupied Palestine Located in the tip of the West Bank, the South Hebron Hills are dotted with farming and shepherd communities. We are currently in the wheat harvest season and the children are spending their last few weeks at school before…
