settlements

Palestinian resolve to cross Israel's wall featured in new film

Sarah Irving 5 July 2013

Filmmaker Khaled Jarrar traces the often heroic attempts made to dodge Israeli soldiers. Read more about Palestinian resolve to cross Israel's wall featured in new film

Hand puts Boycott Israel sticker on box of bagged carrots

Why do charities want to "normalize" Israeli apartheid?

Jeff Handmaker Rotterdam 5 July 2013

A well-respected Dutch civil society group believes that dialogue, not boycott, is the way forward. Read more about Why do charities want to "normalize" Israeli apartheid?

Palestinians sue US groups over support for settler attacks

Charlotte Silver San Francisco 3 July 2013

A complaint alleging that organizations supporting Israel’s settlements are aiding “terrorism” has been filed with a New York court. Read more about Palestinians sue US groups over support for settler attacks

Scene from play shows family sitting together in foreground with Israeli soldier character in background

Stone-throwers of Nabi Saleh celebrated in new play

Sawsan Khalife' Nabi Saleh 26 June 2013

Israeli soldiers are depicted as pathetic clowns. Read more about Stone-throwers of Nabi Saleh celebrated in new play

Women chant and carry banners

Mass protest aims to focus attention on Jerusalem

Joe Catron and Patrick Strickland Palestine 11 June 2013

Settlers and soldiers have invaded holy sites, sparking international outrage. Read more about Mass protest aims to focus attention on Jerusalem

Bedouin forced to live beside dump contract unknown diseases

Lucy Westcott New York City 3 June 2013

Doctors unable to say what ailment is affecting indigenous people. Read more about Bedouin forced to live beside dump contract unknown diseases

BDS Roundup: Alice Walker, Roger Waters call on Alicia Keys to cancel Tel Aviv show

Nora Barrows-Friedman 30 May 2013

A roundup of recent global actions related to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. Read more about BDS Roundup: Alice Walker, Roger Waters call on Alicia Keys to cancel Tel Aviv show

Sahar Francis on connecting Israeli jails, Guantanamo and US mass incarceration

Nora Barrows-Friedman 23 May 2013

Sahar Francis of Addameer speaks about holding Israel accountable for its violations of Palestinians’ rights. Read more about Sahar Francis on connecting Israeli jails, Guantanamo and US mass incarceration

Walking tours highlight West Bank's shrinking landscape

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours Deir Ghassaneh 20 May 2013

Hikers risk being attacked if they come close to Israeli settlements. Read more about Walking tours highlight West Bank's shrinking landscape

Porto Alegre is Palestine's friend, so why has it embraced Israel's war industry?

Jamal Juma' Ramallah 16 May 2013

One day after visiting Palestine, Brazilian politician Tarso Genro signed a deal with Israeli arms firm Elbit. Read more about Porto Alegre is Palestine's friend, so why has it embraced Israel's war industry?