25 July 2014
Hasehm Abu Maria, father of three, was shot by an Israeli sniper during a Gaza solidarity protest in Beit Ommar near Hebron. Read more about Human rights defender among three Palestinians killed by live fire in West Bank village
3 July 2012
A committee of the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of an upcoming divestment initiative that could pull the church’s funds from three major US companies. Read more about Committee of Presbyterian Church (USA) votes in favor of divestment; now heads for final vote
5 April 2012
A new report by Defense for Children International - Palestine section highlights the Israeli military’s routine arrests and detentions of children specifically in the village of Beit Ommar. Read more about Report on routine detention of children in Beit Ommar