As tensions mounts in Jerusalem over the Occupationâs assault on Al Aqsa, demonstrators in the West Bank continued their struggle last week against the Wall and the ongoing confiscation of land. In Bilâin, villagers marched to the Wall, along with international and Israeli solidarity activists, demanding an end to the occupation and colonization of village […]
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48 hrs of protest against Israeli violations of human rights across the globe
On 16 and 17 October 2009, a 48 hour BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) marathon was held in cities across the globe. The marathon was organized to draw attention and international solidarity to the case of Mohammad Othman and oppose the Israeli crack down on human rights defenders and activists. [Click to see the photo […]
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29 days after Mohammad’s arrest still no charges have been laid
Update on the Arrest of Human Rights defender and activist Mohammad Othman by Addameer and Stop the Wall Campaign [Ramallah, 20 October 2009] On Monday 19 October 2009, a court hearing at Salem military court, in the Northern West Bank, extended Mohammad Othmanâs detention period for another 11 days. It has been 29 days now […]
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Ni’lin Demonstration: Free the prisoners of Palestine!
More than 150 people attended the weekly demo against the Apartheid Wall. Protestors held signs with the names of the five Nilâin prisoners, and others called for the freedom of the 11,000 other Palestinians held in Israeli jails. Youth marched with their hands tied, imitating the means soldiers use when they arrest Palestinians. Protesters expressed […]
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Farmer arrested, others prevented from harvesting in Beit Jala
Last Wednesday, soldiers prohibited farmers from entering their land and harvesting olives in the area of Wadi Ahmed, west of Beit Jala (Bethlehem). Residents stated that they were heading to their lands in the morning when they suddenly encountered Occupation forces who had placed a gate and barbed wire in their way. Farmers were turned […]
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BDS Marathon Action Calendar
Day Day Event Location Details At what time in Palestine? At what local time? Friday, 16 Oct. 2009 Speaking event with Ben White Ottawa – Canada Address: Carleton University, Azriele Theatre 301 Speaking event with Ben White, author of the new book "Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide"! info: www.carleton.saia.ca/ 1 am – 3 am 15 […]
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Farmers struggle in Bethlehem and Salfit to pick olives
***image1***With the olive harvest beginning this month, farmers and their families across the West Bank will spend their days picking, cleaning and sorting olives. They will also face settler attacks and restricted access to their groves, which are often isolated behind the Wall, in settlements or adjacent to military bases and closed zones. Despite restrictions, […]
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Settlers hack down 190 trees in Deir ‘Ammar
Settlers from the Dolev settlement carried out an assault on the olive groves of Deir âAmmar village last Tuesday, hacking apart upwards of 190 olive trees with machetes in the late hours of the night. The trees belonged to seven families from the village, which is located northwest of Ramallah. The affected land is located […]
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UK picket at Israeli embassy demanding Mohammed’s release
On Thursday 8 October, War on Want and students from Goldsmiths College organised a demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in London demanding that Muhammad Othman be freed immediately. War on Want had written a letter to hand in to the Israeli Ambassador, HE Ron Proser calling for Mohammad’s immediate and unconditional release and seeking assurances […]