This Week in Palestine week 20 2012
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Israel to Expand Ariel and Build 2100 Housing units on Lands of Qalqilya and Tulkarem
Palestininan News Network, PNN, reported on Thursday that Israel has unveiled a project to expand the settlement of ‘Ariel’ in the northern West Bank in two phases at the expense…
Complaint About Extreme Police Violence to Demonstrators Passed to Israeli Justice Department
Israeli daily, Haaretz, reports today that the complaint about severe police violence against imprisoned protesters after a demonstration outside Ramle prison made by the Adalah advocacy group two weeks ago…
1500 settlers Invaded Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus: Large Guard
Palestinian News Network, PNN, reported from Hebrew radio that about 1500 settlers entered Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus late last night and early this morning, guarded by the Israeli military. The…
Teaching Staff banned from speaking Arabic.
Teachers and students working in Kfar Sava hospital have been asked not to speak Arabic to their students and amongst the staff themselves. Despite Arabic being one of Israel’s official…
Settlers Invade the Courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Arab 48 News Agency reported on Thursday that dozens of Jewish settlers invaded the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, and performed ‘religious rituals’ amid tight security by…
The United States Gives Israel an Immediate $70 million for ‘Iron Dome’ Systems
The Arab 48 News Agency reported today that US Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, announced on Thursday that the United States will provide Israel with $70 million in immediate aid…
Gaza-Built Boat to Sail from Gaza
The Canadian Boat to Gaza, in cooperation, with international initiatives in the US, Australia and other countries, is launching a new initiative to challenge the illegal and inhumane Israeli blockade…
Two Solidarity Convoys Enter Gaza
Two convoys organized by the International Campaign to Break the Siege on Gaza (ICBSG) with Lifeline Jordan ‘Ansar 2’ and Miles Of Smiles” solidarity convoys managed to enter the Gaza…