An article by Jeff Halper, first published by Middle East Monitor De facto what we have in Palestine today is precisely what the Zionist movement, the pre-state Yishuv and successive Israeli governments have been working towards since the start of the twentieth century: the complete “judaisation” of Palestine – transforming an Arab country into the Land of Israel…. Read more »
For the past several weeks the news from Palestine/Israel has been dominated by sound and fury, especially protests around the status of the Haram esh-Sharif/Temple Mount and its al-Aqsa mosque, that have spread violently to the West Bank and beyond. But we need to constantly focus on the steady process of Israel’s tightening its “facts… Read more »
Al-Issawiya Demolition. Image Credit: PNN Following a decrease in Palestinian demolitions by Israeli forces during the holy month of Ramadan, the month of July marked a return to the standard dozens of Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes. Building permits are nearly impossible for Palestinians to obtain from Israeli authorities and at least third… Read more »
Al-Araqib demolition. Image Credit: MEMO As a result of the holy month of Ramadan, Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes and structures practically ceased during June 2017. Unfortunately, whilst this appears to be a positive development, no change in policy had occurred, and the end of Ramadan will likely bring a return to the usual… Read more »
Demolition in al-Tur. Source: Ma’an News The month of May brought sorrow to many Palestinian families as Israeli forces conducted seven separate demolitions across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) on 4th May alone. In Tel al-Sabi in southern Israel, Bedouin citizen of Israel, Salman Abu Sabila, had his home demolished for the 10th time in… Read more »
Thank you so much to those who came to our Spring Conference 2017. It was great to see over 100 attendees gathering to consider How Do We Advance the Palestine Issue in the Age of Trump & May? What makes this annual event special is the contributions made by our members and supporters. Ardi Imseis, our… Read more »
ICAHD UK’s 2017 spring conference on Saturday, 13th May 2017 will address the fast-changing reality with US President Donald Trump’s blatant support of Israel, including the status of Israel’s settlements, his plan to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem and his overall disregard of international law. More information We hope that you are able to join us…. Read more »
How Do We Advance the Palestine Issue in the Age of Trump & May? ICAHD UK’s 2017 spring conference on Saturday, 13th May 2017 will address the fast-changing reality with US President Donald Trump’s blatant support of Israel, including the status of Israel’s settlements, his plan to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem and his overall disregard… Read more »
Announcing the 2017 ICAHD International Summer Building Camp 16-29 July 2017, in the Jordan Valley and the Naqab/Negev Please apply here – Collage of images from ICAHD’s 2015 Summer Rebuilding Camp. Image: ICAHD UK The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) invites you to participate in its 13th building camp. – Join with Palestinians and Israelis… Read more »
Photo taken by T. Ambrose. ICAHD’s Co-Founder Jeff Halper was detained by Israeli police on 8th March for suspected incitement following a visit he made to the illegal settlement of Maale Adumin with an international tour group during ICAHD’s ‘Matrix of Control’ tour of Greater Jerusalem. Someone from the settlement had reported Jeff on suspicion… Read more »
