The Irish academy of artists, Aosdána, approved a motion encouraging its members to take into consideration the Palestinian call for cultural boycott at its annual General Assembly in the Irish Museum of Modern Art on March 28. The assembly first debated a stronger motion presented by composer Raymond Deane – who is a founding member […]
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New demolition orders in Anata-Shu’fat ghetto in Jerusalem
The occupation authorities have called for the demolition of 150 apartments in north-east Jerusalem. The demolitions will clear the way for building the ghetto around Anata and Shu’fat refugee camp as part of the overall program to Judaize Jerusalem. ***image2***On April 2, the occupation handed out house demolition orders for dozens of Palestinian families in […]
Students in Qalqiliya – Photo Exhibit To Strengthen The Struggle Against The Apartheid Wall
***image2***In Qalqiliya Open al Quds University, the students council has organized a two day exhibit on the Apartheid Wall, inviting students and professors to look at the images and participate in the PowerPoint presentations. For many students in Qalqiliya Open al Quds University this was the first time they saw depictions of other parts of […]
Tura – You Can Uproot Trees But Not A People Determined To Resist
In Tura, Jenin district, a tree planting ceremony has been held to show the defiance of the people against the expulsion policies of the Zionist project. The planting of olive trees is one of the most symbolic acts within Palestinian celebrations; and Land Day in Palestine is the day to reinforce our roots in the […]
Indian Solidarity Strengthens Calls Against Arms Trade with Apartheid Israel
On March 12-14, an all-India conference gathered hundreds of activists and representatives in Delhi to discuss the situation and the struggle in the Arab world and to further Indian solidarity with Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries under attack. The conference, entitled âWar, Imperialism and Resistance: West Asiaâ was the first major event […]
Um Salomoneh – the crowd blocks settler traffic on apartheid road
The Land Day protest in Um Salomoneh has drawn people from all over Bethlehem district in a powerful demonstration of some 1000 people that ended by blocking the settlement road that destroys and isolates Palestinian land. ***image3***On Friday morning, the crowd gathered in the city center and moved to the lands south west of Um […]
Land Day in Qalqiliya: the district rallies in defense of Izbet at Tabib
A rally organized by the popular committee against the Apartheid Wall in Izbet at Tabib, with the support of the other committees in the district, was able to project the fate of 14 villages threatened by the Apartheid Wall on the national agenda. Some 500 people gathered to support of the villageâs resistance. Dozens of […]
Ras Atiyah: The people break free of the isolation of Ras Tireh
On the 29th of March the demonstration in Ras Atiyeh, south of Qalqiliya, had already opened the series of protests that have marked this yearâs land day. Some 500 Palestinians from both sides of the Wall that steals Palestinian land and isolates four communities completely from the rest of the West Bank marched on the […]
Budrus: Relentless Resistance against Ghettoization
Budrus marked Land Day with another of its powerful demonstrations that have long left the Occupation forces helpless in the face of the determination of the people. The gates and razor wires gave easily under the angry hands of the demonstrators. ***image2***Some 500 people from 6 villages in west Ramallah district rallied together in front […]
Hebron – Land Day Protest claims back its Old City
Around 800 people from all over Hebron city gathered to celebrate Land Day with a demonstration aimed at claiming back their historiccity. Challenging the Occupation forces, the people listened to speeches at the checkpoint that closes off the old city. ***image2***The popular committee against the Apartheid wall in Hebron had called on all Hebronites to […]