Archive for the 'Jericho Region' Category

PMC: Israeli soldiers assault, abuse and torture Palestinian journalist

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 | Posted in Press clippings, Gaza Region, Jericho Region

To view original report, published by the Palestine Media Centre, click here

The security officials pf the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF)...

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PACBI: Facts about the Cancellation of the Jericho-Tel Aviv Normalization Event

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 | Posted in Press Releases, ISM Media Alerts, Jericho Region, Boycott & sanctions

October 17, 2007

The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) and all its partners, individuals and organizations active in art, culture and human rights, regard the cancellation of the Jericho-Tel Aviv event, planned by “One Voice” to take place on October 18th, as a substantial accomplishment for...

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Another Voice: ONEVOICE CONCERT CANCELLED DUE TO GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION

Saturday, October 13th, 2007 | Posted in Press Releases, ISM Media Alerts, Jericho Region, Boycott & sanctions

ANOTHER VOICE

October 13, 2007

For Immediate Release

ONEVOICE CONCERT CANCELLED DUE TO GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION

… Another Voice to hold alternate concert on October 24th

Another Voice is proud to have contributed towards the grassroots mobilization that has resulted in the cancellation of OneVoice’s...

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Giving credit where credit is due

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 | Posted in Jericho Region, Boycott & sanctions

It seems ISM has been accused of being behind another conspiracy theory. This time the backlash to the One Voice Normalization event is the fault of ISM. In fact, the only thing ISM has done about the event is repost a call to boycott from PACBI. Below you will find an excerpt from Mr. Lubetzky’s blog, a response from PACBI, and a response...

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PACBI: Celebrating Peace or Camouflaging Apartheid?

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 | Posted in ISM Media Alerts, Action Alert, Jericho Region, Boycott & sanctions

Boycott the Jericho-Tel Aviv Public Events on October 18th!

On October 18th, One Million Voices, an organization led by Israelis and international figures with the support of some Palestinians, is organizing a public event in Jericho and Tel Aviv, simultaneously. The event will include performances by renowned artists Brian Adams and Ilham...

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ISM Regional Update: The Unique Position of the Jordan Valley

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 | Posted in Reports, Jericho Region

Introduction

The Jordan Valley lies in the east of the West Bank and runs from the Sea of Galilee in the north to the Dead Sea in the south. Since the Six Day War in 1967, Israel strengthened its grip of the occupied area because of its great political, economic and geographical importance. The occupation meant the beginning of the colonization...

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What is Behind Allenby Bridge

Thursday, June 28th, 2007 | Posted in Journals, Jericho Region

by: Feras SSA

Allenby Bridge a strange and unknown name for a lot of people around the world but for Palestinians it is a well known name.

It is the name of the bridge which connects the West Bank with the outside world. It is located between Palestine and Jordan on the Jordan River. The important thing is that it is the...

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Bikes vs. Bombs

Friday, March 23rd, 2007 | Posted in Press Releases, Journals, Ramallah Region, Jericho Region

Bikes vs. Bombs
by Martinez

It started out to be a magnificent afternoon here in Ramallah. Being an avid bicyclist back home in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, biking against...

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Palestine International Bike Race

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 | Posted in Press Releases, Ramallah Region, Arabic Translations, Jericho Region

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Arabic Invitation to follow)

Ramallah- On March 23rd, you are cordially invited to attend the Palestine International Bike Race. The Race is the longest international sport event to protest against human rights violations, Israeli checkpoints, and restrictions on freedom of movement.

The East Jerusalem-YMCA’s...

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Palestinians ethnically cleansed from the road

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007 | Posted in Reports, Nablus Region, Salfit Region, Tubas Region, Jericho Region

by the ISM media team, February 13th

In recent months Occupation authorities have escalated their policy of issuing fines to Palestinian drivers at certain checkpoints without reason. At Za’atara checkpoint near Salfit today, as well as preventing...

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