Jonathan, you’ve established yourself as a leading human rights lawyer in Palestine and Israel, what is your background? My earliest years were in Bethlehem but then I went to Jerusalem for much of my schooling. At the time, the place was small and movement between them was easy. I went to the US shortly… Read more »
Please use our sample letter below or adapt it. You can find your MP here Dear ….. (MP) I am very concerned about the widespread demolition of Palestinian houses and other structures vital for living by Israeli forces in the Occupied Palestinian areas of East Jerusalem and the West Bank. I should be most grateful… Read more »
JCB equipment being used to demolished homes and other structures essential for life JCB allows its bulldozers and other equipment to be used in the illegal demolition of Palestinian homes and other essential structures such as irrigation systems and other agricultural infrastructure, walls and livelihood structures contrary to international law. View details of our campaign… Read more »
A lot of attention has been directed recently at the “training” American police receive from Israel. Its extensive and pervasive. A lot of the violent and militarized police culture we see has either been generated by Israeli tactics and weaponry – or has been reinforced by it (American police forces being violent well before Israel)…. Read more »
Knowledgable guides, a grounded approach to the politics of Occupation, and an insight into the difficulties of Palestinian life. Having provided tens of thousands of people from around the world with top-quality political and critical tours since 1997, the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) is widely known for its knowledgeable tour guides, its… Read more »
ICAHD Finland is a human right organisation working to replace Israeli apartheid and occupation with a democratic system that respects international law and guarantees equal rights for all. ICAHD Finland does not take sides in party politics. ICAHD stands for Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions. ICAHD was founded in 2009 as the Finnish branch of… Read more »
This webinar took place soon after Israel’s expected formal annexation of great swathes of the West Bank. As well as addressing the current reality on the ground, the bigger picture of settler colonialism versus occupation will be unpacked and there will be discussion about the move towards decolonisation. Avi Shlaim – Israeli historian, Emeritus Professor… Read more »
Demolitions & Displacement in the occupied West Bank (including occupied East Jerusalem) and within the state of Israel May 2020 Report Notes: There are four categories of demolitions: Punitive demolitions: Houses demolished as punishment for the actions of people associated with the houses. Administrative demolitions: Houses demolished for lack of a building permit. This… Read more »
Video of the first ICAHD UK webinar chaired by Clare Short and featuring Jeff Halper and Awad Abdelfattah. Unfortunately the first minute or so is missing. ICAHD UK patron Clare Short, former Labour MP, speaks with ICAHD’s Jeff Halper and Awad Abdelfattah, One Democratic State Campaign and asks if it is possible to change the… Read more »
Please use our sample letter below or adapt it. You can find your MP here Dear (MP), During the Covid-19 pandemic, home should be our place of safety and security. Sadly, for Palestinians this is not the case because of the Israeli government’s ongoing policy of home demolitions, evictions, and displacement. I am writing to… Read more »