Tag: Settlers
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Sheikh Jarrah: ‘My Neighbourhood’
By Patrick Keddie 4 August 2012 | International Solidarity Movement The Israeli authorities’ attempts to ethnically displace Palestinians from East Jerusalem have intensified greatly in recent years; in some areas, such as Sheikh Jarrah, eviction notices have been handed out to nearly every Palestinian family. My Neighbourhood, a recent short documentary film produced by Just…
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One year after killings: Iraq Burin continues its struggle
By Jonas Webber 31 July 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Three days before the start of Ramadan, the small mountainside town of Iraq Burin was attacked by Israeli settlers from the illegal colony of Bracha. The attackers descended from the settlement at 12:30 a.m. and were soon followed by the Israeli military, shooting…
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Hebron: Settlers gas attack Palestinians, victim arrested and refused aid
By Hakim Maghribi 27 July 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank On the afternoon of July 27, brothers Ibrahim Abeidu, 17, and Mohammad Abeidu, 19, were carrying water for their neighbor in the Tel Rumeida neighborhood of Hebron. There is a current drought and water is often shared between households. Walking on the hills…
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Ultimate goal of Israeli policies in Hebron: ethnic cleansing
By Markus Fitzgerald 28 July 2012 | International Solidarity Movement Just below the illegal settlement of Kiryat Arba, situated on the the eastern outskirts of Al Khalil (Hebron) is the Palestinian area of ar-Ras. A quick online search of the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Arba provides general knowledge on the founding history and how it…
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Hebron: Over 30 detained
By Aziza Frost 27 July 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank On the evening of July 18, over 30 Palestinians were detained in Tel Rumeida of Hebron after being accused of attacking an Israeli settler from the illegal settlement in the city. The attack allegedly took place after the settler went to swim in…