Urgent Appeal for Action 6 April 2013 Stop Israeli construction of a new illegal settlement highway in occupied Palestinian territory Halt Israeli destruction and forcible displacement of the Palestinian community of Beit Safafa in occupied East Jerusalem A public appeal by the Civic Coalition for Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem submitted to […]
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Further suppression of demonstrations by the occupation
The Occupation suppresses the weekly demonstrations against the wall and settlements and demonstrations condemning the martyrdom of captive Maisara Abu Hamdiyeh Events on Friday 5th April Hebron: Occupation Forces used tear gas and water cannons to suppress the weekly demonstration demanding freedom of movement in Hebron and the re-opening of the street connecting the city […]
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Funeral of Abu Hamdiyeh attended by thousands while clashes throughout the Occupied West Bank continue
The funeral of prisoner Maisara Abu Hamdiyeh in Hebron today was attended by thousands of mourners who lined the streets as the funeral procession set off from al-Ahli hospital towards al-Shuhada cemetery where the body will be buried. Abu Hamdiyeh died of throat cancer on Tuesday, shackled to his bed in Israeli custody, after […]
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Israeli gunfire kills two young Palestinians east of Tulkarem
Late on Wednesday night clashes erupted at Einab checkpoint, east of Tulkarem in the Occupied West Bank, resulting in the death of two Palestinian teenagers. Security officials confirmed that Israeli soldiers opened fire with live bullets killing Amer Nassar , 17, instantly when several bullets hit him in the chest. His body was […]
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Obama makes fun of heckler asking “who killed Rachel Corrie?”
Linah Alsaafin, from Electronic Intifada – US President Barack Obama arrived in Ramallah by helicopter yesterday and gave yet another insipid speech. The Palestinian Authority’s security forces, collaborating with US forces, designated a huge security perimeter with the PA compound — the Muqataa — in the middle. Some of the city’s busiest streets were closed off […]
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Palestinian women protest for freedom on the 8th of March
In the occasion of the 8th of march, the international Women’s Day, in the village of Qalqiliya 50 to 60 women participated in a protest in front of Habla gate, which divides Qalailiya from much of the rest of the district and crucial farming area. The gate is part of the all encompassing system of […]
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STW holds protest against Shafi Shomron waste dump in Sabastiya
Last Friday, March 8th, Stop the Wall organized a demonstration in cooperation with the local organizations in Sabastiya and in Salfit district to protest against the Shafi Shomron settlement. Shafi Shomron has been making life impossible to the villagers in innumerous aspects. The protesters were repressed by the occupation forces, who shot tear gas and sounds bombs at […]
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Mohammad Assfour, martyred at the hands of the IOF
On February 22nd, during a protest in support of the hunger strikers in Aboud, 22-year-old student Mohammad Assfour was shot by the Israeli military, becoming the another martyr in the recent prisoners Intifada. The protest gathered 70 Palestinians showing their support and solidarity for the political prisoners who have been in a hunger strike. Since […]
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A Call to Reject Obama’s Visit and to Demonstrate Against Any Return to Negotiations
Palestinian youth groups of “Palestinians For Dignity” call to reject US President Obama’s visit to the occupied Palestinian territory expected between 20-22 March, and to demonstrate against the possible return to negotiations. President Obama’s visit to the occupied Palestinian territory comes at a time when our prisoners are waging a hunger strike battle in the […]
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Open letter of Solidarity with the people of Venezuela
The legacy of Chavez lives on in the anti-imperialist struggle around the globe! To the people of Venezuela, with deep sadness we have heard the news of the passing away of President Hugo Chavez Frías, an exceptional leader, fighter against imperialism and for the self-determination of the people. We give our condolences to his family, […]