Tag: Settlers

  • ISM volunteer kidnapped from court–finally released

    8 July 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank An ISM volunteer was detained and threatened with deportation for participating in a peaceful, nonviolent demonstration in the village of Iraq Burin last week, and was finally released by Israel since there was no justification for her arrest or deportation. These weekly demonstrations come following the…

  • 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…

  • Settler arson attack in the village of Burin

    Settler arson attack in the village of Burin

    30 June 2011 | International Solidarity Movement On Thursday 30 June at 11:00 AM, the villagers of Burin reported that a fire was started by a group of settlers in one of the village´s crop field in the hills. According to a villager who witnessed the events, Walid M. N. noted that before the fire…