A mass demonstration took place yesterday in the city of Tulkarem, with people from throughout the district coming together to voice their united opposition to the ongoing slaughter in Gaza. The protest was organized through a collective effort between the Palestinian national parties, along with local civil society groups such as the Stop the Wall […]
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Tulkarem stands in solidarity with Gaza
A mass demonstration took place yesterday in the city of Tulkarem, with people from throughout the district coming together to voice their united opposition to the ongoing slaughter in Gaza. The protest was organized through a collective effort between the Palestinian national parties, along with local civil society groups such as the Stop the Wall […]
BDS Newsletter #10 – December 2008
BDS NEWSLETTER Edition: 10 – December, 2008 CORPORATE NEWS British telecom firm severs ties with Israeli counterparts British firm FreedomCall has cut its ties with its Israeli counterpart, MobilMax, citing Israelâs offensive in Gaza as its reason. FreedomCall sent MobilMax an email stating that it would no longer consider doing business with MobilMax or any […]
Collective action continues as tanks roll into Gaza
Palestinian mobilization all across the West Bank continued yesterday, even as the Occupationâs massacre in Gaza intensified and tanks were rolling into Gaza. The ongoing collective action gives voice to the unified Palestinian condemnation of the Occupationâs heinous crimes, and solidifies their resistance to the continuous repression that they face. Hebron district saw several demonstrations […]
Global mobilization grows as the Israeli massacre in Gaza continues
Since over a week, in the streets of the world there is a clear call to say no to the Israeli massacre in Gaza and to hold Israel accountable, to sanction it, to boycott its institutions and companies. Yesterday has seen the biggest demonstrations since years in many countries. (See the list of actions below.) […]
Across the West Bank, popular calls for unity and an end to the massacre in Gaza
As the bombing continued in Gaza for the seventh straight day, massive demonstrations took place all across the West Bank yesterday, with tens of thousands of people condemning the massacres that are being carried out by Occupation forces. From Hebron to Jenin, people took to the streets to demonstrate their solidarity with the people in […]
Palestinians vow solidarity with Gaza and continued resistance in 2009
In an atmosphere of anger and grief, New Years Eve in Ramallah was turned into a massive show of solidarity with the people in Gaza under constant Israeli bombings. The central square was packed with people carrying Palestinian flags and shouting slogans vowing to continue to fight for their rights. ***image2***The first gathering started at […]
“Silence is complicity”: Across the world, citizens take to the streets in anger as the Gaza massacre continues
Since the start of the Gaza massacre on Saturday, activists and citizens have poured into the streets of cities across the world to voice their anger at the Israeli occupation and to call for action to halt the Israeli crimes. More demonstrations are planned for the coming days, including actions across the United States on […]
Popular anger rocks West Bank
In response to the ongoing destruction of Gaza, the West Bank has witnessed a massive upheaval. Demonstrations have escalated since yesterday and spread like wildfire to more than ten villages, towns and cities. Youth have taken to the streets and fields, hurling stones and firebombs at Occupation positions. Soldiers responded with force, killing one in […]
West Bank rises up in response to massacre in Gaza
In response to the bombing attacks that have left 205 people dead in Gaza, Palestinians across the West Bank and inside the â48 have organized to protest the crimes. In almost every district, mass marches and clashes have occurred. The Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign has joined networks and committees such as the National and Islamic forces, […]