Archive for July, 2006
To Israel: “You just want us all to die, and no one in the world seems to care”
Thursday, July 20th, 2006 | Posted in Journals, Gaza RegionA story from Maghazi Refugee Camp, central Gaza
by: Rami Almeghari
It was just after 1am when the Israeli jeeps and tanks, backed by war planes, invaded Maghazi, telling the story of Palestinian refugees anew. It is a story that not only pacifica radio, but all of us who live in Maghazi, know already, having seen it repeated again...
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US State Dept.: You’re on Your Own
Thursday, July 20th, 2006 | Posted in Press ReleasesThe US State Department has issued a travel warning for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza that states that “those taking part in demonstrations, non-violent resistance, and “direct action,” are advised to cease such activity for their own safety.” They warn of the danger that peace workers face from Israeli soldiers and settlers...
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Gaza Diaries: Cry Freedom
Thursday, July 20th, 2006 | Posted in Journals, Gaza RegionBy Mona El-Farra
16th of July, 1.30 am
A loud explosion woke me up. My daughter was frightened and covered her head with the blankets as I switched on my little transistor radio. The F16 hit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building with one rocket, it is the second time...
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Procession of Mourners to Raise Black Flag at Bil’in!
Thursday, July 20th, 2006 | Posted in Press Releases, Bil'in Village, ISM Media Alerts, Freedom Summer 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
This Friday, July 21st at 1pm, the Bil’in Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements along with Israeli and international supporters will carry a massive 20-meter black flag in a silent protest to the site of the Apartheid Wall. They will demand an answer from Israel and its military for the question “Is...
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Home Destruction Threat in Bir Nabala village
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006 | Posted in Reports, Jerusalem Region, Photos, Freedom Summer 2006
While the World Watches Lebanon, the Israeli Army Tightens the Noose in Palestine
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006 | Posted in Press Releases, Nablus Region, Ramallah Region, Gaza RegionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Starting around 5am this morning and lasting until the evening, the Israeli army surrounded the Mukatah (local government building) in Nablus with close to 100 military vehicles. They killed three people inside who are a part of the preventative security force of the PA, that the Israelis claim were wanted persons....
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