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 studentsâ 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 […]
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 […]
Global Protests Conitnue for Third Straight Week
For the third week in a row, hundreds of thousands of people from around the world took to the streets to show their solidarity with the people of Gaza, and to express their outrage at the Israeli massacre. Demonstrations were held in every continent, with large cities and small towns all taking part in the […]
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 villageâs water supply. ***image1***In early January 2009, the al-Khader municipality received the second military order requiring the demolition […]
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 Occupationâs 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 Niâlin, […]
Occupation forces shoot handcuffed palestinian youth in the head
Occupation forces assassinated a seventeen year-old Palestinian youth, Naser Mustafa Odeh Al-Aâraj from the village of Azzun on January 13th. Originally, he was said to have been shot by a settler from Immanuel settlement, but now reports are emerging that it was the Occupation forces who deliberately killed him. Naser was with three other youth […]
Record numbers mobilize in defense of Palestinians in Gaza
Below is a partial list of the hundreds of demonstrations for Gaza that happened around the world this past weekend. It is primarily focused on the actions that happened between Friday and Sunday, during which time an estimated 700,000 people from every continent came together to make their voices heard. It is vital that this […]
West Bank protests grow as the massacre in Gaza continues
The entire West Bank was once again mobilized on Friday, with tens of thousands of people coming out to protest the Occupationââ¬â¢s ongoing slaughter of the people of Gaza. Many of the demonstrations were met with intense violence and repression from Occupation forces, resulting in several injuries. ***image2***In Niââ¬â¢lin, some 300 people participated in the […]
Dozens of people injured in Jayyous demonstration for Gaza and against the Wall
Another mass demonstration was held in Jayyous on January 9th, with protesters coming out to denounce the Occupation�s strategy of annihilation in Gaza, as well as its ongoing theft of village land with the Apartheid Wall. Over 700 people came to make their voices heard in Jayyous, which was designated as the main venue for […]