Tag: Settlers
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Settlement expansion in Hebron encroaches on Palestinian land
10th November 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Khalil Team | Hebron, Occupied Palestine The attempted expansion of Kiryat Arba, the largest settlement in Khalil (Hebron), threatens to further reassign land boundaries. This would affect the livelihoods of several Palestinian families who have long been subject to harassment and violence. On Tuesday 5th November, international activists were…
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Settlers steal olives in As Sawiaya
4th November 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Nablus Team | As Sawiaya, Occupied Palestine The villagers of As Sawiaya had gained permission to pick their olives, for just 3 days in the year the Israel army was allowing them to visit their land. These three days were overshadowed by the harassment and attacks from settlers…
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Photos: Hundreds greet freed detainees at midnight rally in northern Gaza Strip
30th October 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Charlie Andreasson | Gaza, Occupied Palestine As part of the resumption of negotiation between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, 26 Palestinian prisoners were released overnight Wednesday from Ofer prison in Israel. Five were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Erez checkpoint in Beit Hanoun. This was the second of…
