Tag: Settlement
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Israel okays 942 new settler homes in East Jerusalem
5th April 2011 | Ma’an News Agency Jerusalem city council on Monday approved the construction of 942 new Jewish-only homes in Gilo settlement in occupied East Jersualem, a councillor told AFP. Elisha Peleg, from the right-wing Likud party, confirmed that the new construction in Gilo, close to the West Bank city of Bethlehem, had been…
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Beit Ommar blockaded after settler attacks
29 March 2011 | International Solidarity Movement On Monday 28th March the Israeli army blockaded the town of Beit Ommar after arresting 15 young men the previous day. On the evening of March 27th troops entered the town arresting the young men all between the ages of 14 and 19. No reasons were initially given…
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Home demolitions in Amniyr, a community north of Susiya in the South Hebron Hills
International Solidarity Movement This morning the Israeli army demolished homes, wells and trees in the village of Susiya, South Hebron Hills. Two families were made homeless. A total of five tents, two wells and a number of olive trees were demolished. Tens of troops and two bulldozers were used. Neighbours were prevented from reaching the…
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“Soldiers, settlers, and the police are the occupation”: Hani Abu Haikal’s life inside the Tel Rumeida settlement
9 January 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, Ramona Hani Abu Haikal and his family live in Hebron’s H2, which is under Israeli control. They are part of the 30,000 Palestinians that live among 500 settlers in this part of the city. Life for Palestinians inside H2 is extremely difficult, with many of them facing settler…
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Protester arrested as soldiers occupy Nabi Saleh
9 January 2011 | Popular Struggle Coordination Committee Dozens of soldiers brought the village of Nabi Saleh to a standstill today in yet another attempt to curb demonstrations in the village. One protester was arrested, and two required medical treatment for their injuries. Dozens of villagers, joined by Israeli and international supporters took part in…