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Settlers bulldoze land in Yasuf

Last week under the watch of soldiers, settlers from Tappauh bulldozed tens of dunums of agricultural land belonging to the village of Yasuf. The land, which was closed to the villagers years ago, is likely to be used for the expansion of nearby settlements. ***image1***Yasuf is a small village located north east of Salfit. The […]

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Closure orders extended across the West Bank

In January, Occupation forces distributed military orders in a number of districts extending the validity of all such orders issued from 2002 – 2007 until 2011. This includes closure and seizure orders, indicating once again the ongoing role of the Wall in the settlement project across the West Bank. The renewed military orders aim to […]

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Demonstrations against the Wall in Ma’sara, Bil’in and Ni’lin

Demonstrations against the Wall occurred this week in al-Ma’sara, Bil’in and Ni’lin. Despite the ongoing attacks from soldiers sent to control and suppress the demonstrations, villagers have shown no signs of abandoning weekly actions against the Wall. In Ma’sara, dozens of people marched from the village school to the Wall. Protestors carried Palestinian flags as […]

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Siege against ‘Azzun ‘Atma tightened as 75 residents are further isolated

Occupation forces have intensified the closure of ‘Azzun ‘Atma, reinforcing the Wall on the southern edge of the village. At least 75 residents are isolated to the east, in addition to agricultural land and structures. Soldiers have also been impeding the movement of isolated residents through the access gates, putting additional strain on the already […]

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17 universities occupied across England

In response to the destruction of Gaza, students across England have mobilized themselves, occupying university buildings in solidarity with Palestine. Among students’ demands are assistance to Palestinian students, official condemnation of recent attacks and various forms of BDS. Students have been incredibly successful in raising awareness, and a few have led to university administrations heeding […]

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Two homes occupied during Jayyous protest

The weekly Friday demonstration against the Apartheid Wall in Jayyous was once again met with intense repression from Occupation forces. For several hours, soldiers occupied the rooftops of two houses in the village and fired tear gas, rubber bullets and live bullets at the protesters below. At least four people, including one pregnant woman, suffered […]

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Demolition threats in two Bethlehem villages

Occupation forces have issued several demolition orders this January in the Bethlehem district. In addition to a private home in Irtas, the municipal water well in al-Khader has received another demolition order, threatening to seriously damage the village’s water supply. ***image1***In early January 2009, the al-Khader municipality received the second military order requiring the demolition […]

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West Bank Stands Strong Against Increased Repression

For the third week in a row, intense demonstrations were held all across the West Bank on Friday, with thousands of people coming out to protest the Occupation’s strategy of annihilation in Gaza. Once again, Occupation forces used brutal tactics to repress the rallies, causing dozens injuries to the protestors. In the village of Ni’lin, […]