Press Releases

Former Vice President of European Parliament Arrested in Bil'in

Israeli forces arrested Lusia Morgantini, the former Vice President of the European Parliament, and three others during the weekly anti-wall demonstration in the West Bank village of Bil'in earlier today. All were released once the soldiers realized who was in their hands.

Criminalization of Popular Struggle Continued; Abdallah Abu Rahmah Sentenced

Abdallah Abu Rahmah's first trial from 2005 had reached conclusion yesterday, with his sentencing to two months of imprisonment and a six months suspended sentence for participating and organizing demonstrations and for walking the streets of his village during a curfew designed to prevent a demonstration. A verdict in Abu Rahmah's main case for which he is already in jail since December is expected soon.

Army to investigate killing of Bassem Abu Rahmah

Three videos prove the canister was fired directly at Bassem Abu-Rahmeh, but the army ordered the investigation only after threat of High Court petition

Bil'in Leader to Remain in Prison Despite Having Served His Sentence

Adeeb Abu Rahmah, a protest leader from Bil'in, was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment, for his involvement in organizing demonstrations. Despite already having served the sentence in full, he is to remain in prison until a decision will be given in the prosecution's appeal.

Israel to Reinvestigate the Shooting of US Activist Tristan Anderson

Following an appeal that pointed to grave negligence in conducting the investigation, the District Attorney ordered the investigation into the shooting reopened

Thousands to Mark 43 Years of Occupation Near Route 443

Palestinians and Israelis will demonstrate tomorrow, Friday, June 4th, near the village of Beit Nuba, which was demolished by Israel in 1967, near Route 443. Similar demonstrations, also denouncing the massacre aboard the Freedom Flotilla will take place across the West Bank.

Palestinian Motorcade to Challenge Continued Restriction on Movement on Road 443

This Friday, residents of the Palestinian villages along Road 443 will hold a motorcade on the day of the road's court-ordered opening. The procession will be held in protest the very limited access and use Palestinians will have to the road.

Palestinian Youth Shot Dead in Mazra'a alSharqia

Aysar Yasser alZaben, 16 years old, was shot in his back yesterday evening in his family's lands in Mazra'a alSharqia, east of Ramallah, apparently by a settler.

AlMa'asra to Fuse Art and Protest to Commemorate the Nakba

Singer Rim Banna and other artists will preform by the path of the Wall near alMa'asara, south of Bethlehem, to commemorate 62 years to the Nakba and celebrate the culture of popular resistance.

Five Arrested as Construction of the Wall Disrupted in alWalaja

Four Palestinians and a Canadian solidarity activist were arrested in the in the village of alWalaja south of Jerusalem after protesters blocked bulldozers clearing path for Israel's wall. Six were injured.