Palestina

News in inglese

• Ad-Dameer Laywer Visits Hunger-Striking Detainee

  Lawyer of the Ad-Dameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, Samer Samaan, managed to visit the ailing hunger-striking detainee, Adnan Khader, who has been on hunger strike since 51 days despite the sharp deterioration in his health condition. Khader is currently at an Israeli Hospital in Safad.
  
  Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:57:08 +0200 -

• Miles Of smiles 9 Arrives In Gaza

  Palestinian sources reported Monday that the “Miles Of Smiles 9” aid and solidarity convoy made it into the coastal region through the Rafah Border Terminal, between Gaza and Egypt.
  
  Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:08:40 +0200 -

• Abbas Recommended to Serve as Interim Government Prime Minister

  After recent meetings in Qatar, mediated by Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas Chief Khaled Mashaal announced that Abbas should serve as the Prime Minister of the Interim-Government, until elections can take place later this year. The two met in Doha, the Qatari capital, despite recent tensions between the parties, particularly in light of the rejection of a Fatah visit to the Gaza Strip by Hamas last month.
  
  Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:39:32 +0200 -

• Anti-Wall Protest in al-Walaja Attacked by Israeli Troops, Three Abducted

  On Sunday, villagers from al-Walaja and international supporters went to the area where Israeli authorities are in the midst of destroying lands to build the Annexation wall. They held a non-violent march and rally, until a group of Israeli soldiers attacked the marchers.
  
  Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:33:17 +0200 -

• Hamas Leadership Leaves Syria

  The last member of the leadership of the Hamas party left Syria on Sunday, in an attempt to separate the party from the Syrian government’s crackdown on protesters.
  
  Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:40:57 +0200 -

• Ten More Detainees Join Hunger Strike

  Ten more Palestinian detainees at the Ofer Israeli prison, decided to join the open-ended hunger strike of Sheikh Khader Adnan, who has been on hunger strike for 50 days, and his health condition has sharply deteriorated.
  
  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:51:15 +0200 -

• Palestinian prisoner near death on hunger strike; joined by dozens of students in solidarity

  Palestinian Prisoner Khader Adnan reached the 49th day of his hunger strike against prison conditions on Saturday. This includes five days of refusing liquids as well – although Israeli prison officers have begun force-feeding him liquids to keep him alive. In solidarity, dozens of youth activists in Gaza have announced that they are joining Adnan in his hunger strike.
  
  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:42:03 +0200 -

• Palestinians challenge privatization in protests across the West Bank

  The Palestinian People’s Party and other left-wing groups held non-violent marches in cities throughout the West Bank Saturday, challenging the Palestinian Authority’s proposed austerity measures and privatization schemes.
  
  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:25:44 +0200 -

• Israeli settlers beat Palestinian shepherd

  A group of Israeli settlers from the Mehola settlement in the Jordan Valley, in the northeastern part of the West Bank, approached a Palestinian shepherd who was tending his sheep and beat him with sticks and clubs on Friday.
  
  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:20:56 +0200 -

• Settlers Install New Outpost Near Hebron

  A group of fundamentalist Israeli settlers installed on Friday a new illegal settlement outpost, south of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, while another group of armed settlers invaded areas in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron.
  
  Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:13:27 +0200 -

• Welcome Palestinian Unity (Originally Published in the International Herald Tribune)

  The Israeli government regrettably does not seem to realize what a unique opportunity the Palestinian unity agreement provides. - Articles & Analysis / Occupation, Arab Spring
  -

• Week in Review in Silwan

  Jerusalem troops continue to harass the residents of Silwan, in an ongoing demonstration of the special relationship between Jerusalem authorities and settlers. - In Focus / Jerusalem, Youth, Settlements, Prisoners
  -

• We've Moved!

  Visit our new website at www.palestinemonitor.org - In pictures / photostory
  -

• Thirsting for Justice

  A new campaign to stop Israel's illegal and dangerous water policies in the Occupied Palestinians Territories. - In Focus / International solidarity, Theft, Occupation, Health
  -

• Right to education under attack in Beit Ommar

  Israeli soldier threaten university student with arrest during the week of final exams. - News / Non-violent resistance, Youth, Settlements, Occupation
  -