Al-Haq has lodged a criminal complaint against a Dutch private rental company, Riwal, for its involvement in the construction of the Wall and illegal settlements in the Occupied West Bank. The complaint asserts that Riwal is complicit in the commission of war crimes and crimes against humanity – offences contrary to Hollandâs International Crimes Act […]
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Join the Anti-Apartheid Media Marathon to help put a stop to illegal practices of the Occupation
To mark this yearâs Week against the Apartheid Wall from 9 – 16 November, Palestinian and international activists will again mobilize in the streets and organize a series of events across the globe. This mobilization on the ground will be complemented by a fast paced 48 hour media marathon on 12 and 13 November. We […]
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3 beaten, 1 detained in Hebron
HEBRON (Ma’an) — A Palestinian security source said three Palestinians were beaten by Israeli forces overnight Monday in the At-Tuwani village in the southern Hebron district. The source said 18-year-old Hijazi Al-Nawag’a was left with a broken hand as a result of the assault and was taken to the Abu Al-Hassan Hospital in Yatta for […]
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The legacy of Abdullah Abu Rahmeh and other human rights defenders: time for Israel to face justice for its ongoing repression
The Occupation has increased its violent and systematic campaign against the popular resistance and the grassroots activists, using several brutal and illegal methods which attempt to stop their actions. This includes killing activists Aqul Abu Srour from Bilâin and Bassem Abu Rahma from Niâlin, violent repression of the weekly protests resulting in many injuries. Also […]
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Calendar of collective olive harvest initiatives
The Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign and its popular committees are coordinating collective efforts to safeguard the annual olive harvest. The harvesting of the olives is becoming more difficult every year as farmers face an intensification of settler attacks, as well as the confiscation, isolation and destruction of their lands, and continued closure and permit restrictions. All […]
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Protest Invitation to Show Solidarity with French BDS Activists
Show Solidarity with French BDS activists Thursday 14 October – 12 noon to 1pm French Consulate in Edinburgh – 11 Randolph Crescent (map here) Palestine solidarity activists in France are being prosecuted for boycotting Israel. The French government has asked all French judges to condemn boycott actions against Israel and, encouraged by this, French Zionist […]
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Weekly Stop the Wall Repression Update
Period: Monday 4 October to Monday 11 October 2010 Summary: The start of the olive season has witnessed an increase in attacks on human rights defenders as they try to harvest their crops 1)Arrests of HRDs Five people were arrested, three whilst harvesting their olive crops. 2) Violence against HRDs Four Palestinians – a journalist, […]
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Al-Ma’sara commemorates 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Che Guevara
Tens of people were suffocated by tear gas at the Al-Masara weekly protest on 8 October marking the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Che Guevara and in solidarity with Ahmed Sadat, the general secretary of the PFLP who has been in solitary confinement under the Israeli authorities for more than 500 days. The march […]
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Bil’in: 2 journalists injured on weekly protest during the olive harvest season
Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired by the Occupation Forces at Palestinians and international activists during the Bilâin weekly protest. Protesters raised flags and banners calling for the release of human rights defenders who have been imprisoned by the Occupation. The protesters also called for further grassroots resistance against the demolition of houses in […]