The American withdrawal from military intervention in Afghanistan continues a broader American as well as European disengagement from the Middle East. Greater US energy independence and a shift on the part of Europe to Russian oil, fatigue among Americans over their “endless wars” in the region, and a perceived need to “pivot” to the challenge… Read more »
1. Rifka, did you grow up in a refugee family? Tell us about your family background. Yes, my father is from a forcibly displaced family from the village of Zarnouqa, located in the Ramleh district, and my mother is also from another forcibly displaced family from the village of Qatra, also located in the Ramleh… Read more »
On the run-up to COP26, ICAHD turns its attention to supporting the call for Climate Justice not Ethnic Cleansing. Israel’s settler colonial policy forcibly displaces the Palestinian indigenous population to then move in a Jewish population from other countries and for 120 years, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) has been the Zionist agency that plays… Read more »
1. Going through your CV makes for impressive reading. Your many accomplishments indicate that you are strong and determined to work for a more inclusive democratic society. Tell us about your background. I was born into a Christian family in the Galilee in the small town of Pki’in which is 30 kilometres northeast of Acre…. Read more »
Map showing demolitions during August 2021 Map showing people displaced by Israeli demolitions during August 2021 Map showing people affected by Israeli demolitions during August 2021
Maps showing the number of people displaced and the number of affected people as a result of demolitions in August 2021 are available at the end of this report. 4 August 5 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 15 August 16 August 17 August 18 August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26 August
Dissident Israelis were in conversation with each other as they discussed their journey of moving away from Zionism. They covered what it has been like to counter Israel’s rhetoric, how this impacted on their lives including with their family and friends. Learn about why some Israelis leave, preferring to live in exile. Hear about their… Read more »
View the full July 2021 report here.
1 July 2 July 4 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 20 July 25 July 27 July 28 July 30 July Summary Notes There are four categories of demolitions: Punitive demolitions: Houses demolished as punishment for the actions of people associated with the houses. Administrative demolitions:… Read more »
Photo: Creative Commons The remains of the Palestinian village of Lifta are in danger of erasure if Israeli developers have their way. Located on the slopes of Jerusalem, more than 2500 Palestinians used to reside in Lifta however during the war in 1948, they fled for their lives never to return. In the immediate years… Read more »
