Donald Trump will return to the role of US president with absolute power to push through his ultimate deals as he puts America first. He represents “transactionalism” which is all to do with deals and is the opposite of a rules-based moral order. It holds no values, no ideology – just winning deals – and… Read more »
On 2nd November 2024, Jeff Halper, ICAHD’s Director, participated in the National Demonstration for Palestine held in London. It coincided with his final day in the UK following his three-week visit where he spoke at several events including two conferences and several meetings in the regions. View the video here Photos Click on any image… Read more »
Rooted in the West Bank is a film that follows the struggle of Palestinian farmers for survival under Israeli government policies of drying out and burying their fertile Baka’a Valley under the expanding settlement-city of Kiryat Arba, IDF demolitions of their farms, wells, reservoirs, irrigation systems and homes, and extreme government-sanctioned settler violence. These are… Read more »
By Jeff Halper, Director, ICAHD October 2024 Israel’s success in “selling” its wars and oppressive colonial practices lies in its ability to condense its political position into one succinct sentence. “Israel,” the hasbara/PR line goes, “is a small, democratic, Western [subtext: white] country besieged by Arab/Muslim [subtext: dark, irrational] terrorism.” That hits about every buzz-word… Read more »
Jeff Halper has just arrived in the UK where he is embarking on an extensive programme over the next three weeks. In the recording, Jeff sits with Linda Ramsden, ICAHD UK’s Director, who outlines his activities while here and how important it is to be part of strategic campaigns that will help to bring peace… Read more »
24 September 2024: photo of the demolished greenhouse in Tulkarm City. Photo by OCHA, oPt 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 happens in Area C and in East… Read more »
Baka Valley couple with home documents after demolition. Israel’s purpose in reshaping the Middle East is clear: after 130 years of Zionist colonization, it seeks to finally normalize its Judaization of Palestine. The Palestinians who remain in their country, half the Palestinian population but also half the population today in the country, have already been… Read more »
The Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2JL 10.30am – 3.30pm Israel’s war on Gaza captured the world’s attention. It revealed how complicit Western nations are in allowing Israel’s genocide to continue without regard for international law. It also brought millions of people of all ages and backgrounds out onto the streets, and university… Read more »
Photo: Banksy’s dove of peace in Bethlehem Seventeen internationals participated in the latest ICAHD study tour to Palestine/Israel that was done in conjunction with the UK Palestine Mental Health Network. The group consisted of several professionals from the fields of mental health and social work and others came with backgrounds in law, academia, social… Read more »
‘Focussing on the Big Picture in Palestine/Israel: From Gaza Outwards’ This October, ICAHD Director and Co-Founder Jeff Halper will embark on a tour of the UK speaking about the tragic and dramatic developments in Palestine/Israel over the past year. With the focus on the Big Picture, he asks what is our push-back? How are the… Read more »