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Rachel Corrie’s family claim Israel hid evidence of Rachel’s death
The Guardian has a piece of the latest information coming from the civil suit that the Corrie family are pursuing in Israel. The family claim that evidence has been withheld and misleading information was provided to the US officials at the time of her death. … Read the rest
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ISM COMMITTED TO STAYING IN GAZA
PRESS RELEASE: ISM COMMITTED TO STAYING IN GAZA ISM GAZA Following the murder of our comrade and friend Vittorio, we, activists of the International Solidarity Movement, reiterate our commitment to remaining in Gaza. We will continue to work with and live among the Palestinian population as we continue the work to which Vik was so committed.… Read the rest
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ISM Activist Killed
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/apr/15/italian-peace-activist-murdered-gaza Arrigoni’s death comes just over a week after a gunman shot dead Juliano Mer-Khamis, an Israeli actor who ran a theatre in the West Bank city of Jenin. It is not clear why Mer-Khamis was shot but his views about freedom of expression had generated some opposition in Jenin.… Read the rest
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ISM calling for experienced activists to come to Gaza
**please circulate widely** The International Solidarity Movement is appealing for activists to join our team in the besieged Gaza Strip. In recent months numerous people have managed to cross into Gaza through Egypt, so at present, there is a small window of opportunity to enter.… Read the rest
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Court Victory for ISM Activists
APPEAL Such legal challenges are important for the Palestinian non-violent resistance as it can determine whether or not Israeli occupation forces continue to use particular oppressive practices. But legal work is also quite expensive. The ISM is asking its supporters to throw fund-raising events to raise money to support the work of the ISM’s solidarity with the Palestinian movement against apartheid.… Read the rest
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ISM Updates Digest 9th June 2009
1. Palestinian protester killed during Na’alin rally 2. Settlers attack Palestinian vehicle with rocks, wounding four, and set fire to land in Qalqiliya district 3. Infant dies as Israel prevents him from leaving Gaza Strip to undergo medical treatment in East Jerusalem 4. … Read the rest
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ISM Digest: April 5, 2009
1. Israeli forces impose collective punishment on Saffa village following attack on settler youth 2. Land Day Demonstration in Halhul, Hebron District 3. Warmth and support 4. The Lentils Did Ok Today 5. Thousands of dunums confiscated for Israeli settler road near Nablus 6.… Read the rest
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ISM Update 8 April 09: Funds needed for Tristan Anderson’s medical expenses
PLEASE FORWARD THIS UPDATE WIDELY Tristan Anderson, an American citizen, was critically injured during a demonstration in the West Bank village of Ni’lin. Anderson was shot in the head with a tear gas projectile from around 60 meters by Israeli forces on 13 March 2009.… Read the rest
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ISM Digest 29 March 2009
DIGEST March 29, 2009 1. List of actions in Palestine for Land Day and Global BDS Day 2. Israeli forces violently disperse Hebron demonstration, one German citizen arrested 3. CPT: Palestinian shepherds resist settler violence and disruption 4. Settlers using government transition to step up construction, March 29, 2009 5.… Read the rest
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“The Most Moral Army In The World”
Well, that’s what the Israeli Prime Minister claims: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1149572658286 Althoug Ha’aretz thinks differently: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072821.html This is from the ISM Digest 15 March 2009. With my emphasis. You make up your own mind. 1. American citizen critically injured after being shot in the head by Israeli forces in Ni’lin Tristan Anderson from California USA, 37 years old, has been taken to Israeli hospital Tel Hashomer, near Tel Aviv.… Read the rest
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[ISM Updates] Digest March 22, 2009
Digest March 22, 2009 1) The Nation: Palestinian Revolution? 2) Speaking Truth to Power 3) IPS: Israelis Using ‘Excessive’ Force Against Protesters 4) Human rights workers to accompany farmers in Gaza 5) Six years without Rachel We still demand justice 6) Boycott Israel Action 7) Streets remain closed as army continues demolition attempts in Beit Safafa 8 ) Israeli soldiers reoccupy ‘House of Contention’ in Hebron 9) Israeli army attack non-violent demonstration and steal cameras in Burin, Nablus region 1.… Read the rest
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23 January 2009 ISM Update
BODY {font-family=”Arial”} TT {font-family=”Courier New”} BLOCKQUOTE.CITE {padding-left:0.5em; margin-left:0; margin-right:0; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; border-left:”solid 2″;} SPAN.TABOOHEADER {display=none} Ground Zero Tuesday 20th January, 2009 Earlier this week, following the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip, residents returned to some of the areas which had become no-go zones during the attacks, such as Jabalia just outside Gaza City.… Read the rest
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Unbridled grief
baby child gaza israel father man Originally uploaded by shd.online This comes from a repost flickr site and the image haunts me.
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london demo 17 january 09 – photos
all pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34264483@N03/ The diversity of the crowd was amazing – yet again. There’s another demo next weekend. If you can make it please do. We have to keep the pressure up. The ceasefire is just the beginning of the next phase. … Read the rest
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16 Jan 09 Free Gaza: The Spirit of Humanity
As you may know, The Spirit of Humanity was surrounded by Israeli warships in international waters. The Israeli navy threated to shoot these unarmed civillians unless they returned to port. This of course is against international law, but that never stops Israel.… Read the rest
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PCHR Condemns IOF Use of Unidentified Incinerating Bombs Against Civilians, Causing Horrific Burns
14th January 2009 The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) utterly condemns the mass killing of civilians by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) during its ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip. The current death toll stands at 983, including at least 673 civilians, of whom approximately 225 are children.… Read the rest
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ISM Digest January 15, 2009
1) Israeli snipers using new ammunition in Ni’lin 2) Free Gaza Movement stopped in international waters by Israeli navy 3) Israeli snipers shooting at families seeking refuge in Al-Quds hospital 4) Voices from Tel al Huwa, Gaza City 5) Boycott, Divestment, Ssanctions: A Call from Gaza ———- Israeli snipers using new ammunition in Ni’lin On Friday the 9th of January at 11.30am the weekly prayer demonstration was carried out in Ni’lin.… Read the rest
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15 Jan 09: ISM Gaza Report
“It was the hardest day of our lives” Wednesday 14th January, 2009 In an escalation of the ground offensive in the south of the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces terrorised the population of Khoza’a, a small rural community east of Khan Younis.… Read the rest
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15 Jan 09 Spirit of Humanity Update: Israel Threatens to Shoot Unarmed Civilians aboard Mercy Ship
Thursday, 15 January 2009 09:26 Written by Free Gaza Movement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE www.FreeGaza.org For more information, please contact: (Cyprus) Lubna Masarwa, +357 97 625 828 (Cyprus) Mary Hughes, +357 99 081 767 (Gaza) Ewa Jasiewicz, +972 598 700 497 (Mediterranean Sea, 15 January 2009) – The Israeli navy today threatened to kill unarmed civilians aboard a mercy ship on its way to deliver medical supplies and doctors to besieged Gaza.… Read the rest
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Free Gaza Movement: The Spirit of Humanity Has Set Sail
Sailing for Humanity At 10:30 this morning, under bright blue Mediterranean skies, the SPIRIT OF HUMANITY sailed from the port of Larnaca. Undeterred by Israeli threats of interception at sea, 21 passengers and crew waved to friends and press on shore, committed to our mission of delivering doctors, journalists, human rights observers and a shipment of medical supplies to assist the civilian population of Gaza during this emergency.… Read the rest
