About 50 people gathered in Jaffa’s historic Clock Tower Square in a vigil organized by local Palestinian activists. Protesters called for an end to the decade-long siege of the Gaza Strip by Israel, and condemned the continued targeting of unarmed protesters by Israeli snipers. Since 30 March, which marked the first “Great Return March” in…
On Friday afternoon, youth from Nabi Saleh and surrounding villages confronted Israeli troops that congregated around the main entrance to the village. The convergence of Israeli troops around the village is aimed to provoke and intimidate Palestinian residents and those who drive on this thoroughfare from Ramallah. The youth attempted to repel the soldiers with…
On “Friday of the Tires,” as nicknamed by Palestinians, the Israeli military invaded the West Bank community of Nabi Saleh in the late afternoon. At the same time, thousands of Palestinians were burning tires near the de-facto border with Israel, demanding an end to the decade-long siege and their right to return to their homeland.…
I am thrilled to be in Johannesburg to attend the inaugural Human Rights Festival being held at Constitution Hill, the site of the main complex of apartheid jails where the famous inmates include Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Photo Exhibition: Resistance and children’s active participation in the weekly protests in Nabi Saleh, with special focus…
About two dozen activists from Jaffa organized a vigil in solidarity with Gazans, following the Great Return March and its deadly suppression by the Israeli army. On March 30, which is also Land Day, thousands of Palestinians in besieged Gaza staged a peaceful march demanding Israel honour the Palestinian right of return after 70 years…
An photo exhibition putting the spotlight on Ahed Tamimi and other Palestinian child prisoners will open tonight at the women’s jail in Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, South Africa. This exhibition features images I have taken over the years in Nabi Saleh. For more information on the event: Campaign Launch: Celebrating Ahed Tamimi’s Life The exhibition will…
Manal Tamimi shares the experience of her most recent arrest by the Israeli army. Manal was arrested during a protest in front of the Ofer military compound, where the trial of her kinswomen Nariman and her 16 year old daughter Ahed Tamimi was taking place. Manal describes the brutality of the soldiers and deliberate humiliation,…
About 100 Israelis staged a demonstration in front of Hasharon prison in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners. Hasharon prison is where Israel is currently detaining 16 years old Ahed Tamini and her mother Nariman, in addition to approximately 50 other Palestinian women. Among the protesters were former European Parliament member Luisa Morgantini and Palestinian member…
