The government does not want a ceasefire, but a new flareup. Those who sent the assassins to carry out “liquidations” today, in Tulkarm and Bethlehem, knew what they were doing – a grave act of provocation which might blow up the serious chance which had opened up, to reach ceasefire and calm. This is a … Read more
We must put an end to the raging cycle of bloodshed. No more killing of Israelis in Jerusalem, no more killing of Palestinians in Gaza, no killing anywhere. The cycle of revenge upon revenge and hatred upon hatred continues to roll and demand new victims every day. This cycle must be broken. A full ceasefire … Read more
THE CONVOYOn the morning of Monday, Feb. 18 – after long delays – the relief convoy of two weeks ago will at last be transferred into the Gaza Strip; seven tons of basic food and water filters will arrive at the Sufa Border Crossing; peace activists will accompany the supplies until the checkpoint, holding up … Read more
Justice Miriam Naor to state attorney: ” Which law authorizes The Military Commander to issue instructions to a civilian Minister?” During the proceedings it turned out that the Supreme Court Library has no copy of legislation issued by the West Bank military governor This morning, the Supreme Court in Jerusalem saw tense proceedings regarding the … Read more
Tomorrow (Wed. Jan 16), Supreme Court judges Fogelman, Hayut and Naor will hear Gush Shalom’s appeal against creation of a settler radio. “The result of this tender is predetermined – a legitimation of the inciting Arutz 7 pirate radio. We do not want to stop the settlers’ mouths but to ensure that their opponents … Read more
Gush Shalom appeals to the Supreme Court, to enable the movement’s members to visit imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti;“Prohibiting security prisoners to receive visits from friends is not legal.” Faduah Barghouti under the picture of Marwan, with Rachel and Uri Avnery Gush Shalom (the Israeli Pace Bloc) and its members Uri Avnery, Rachel Avnery, Teddy … Read more
“Hundreds of settlers arrived at our village, rampaged through the village, smashed windows, demolished cars, destroyed a lot of property and terrorized the village people, especially the children. The rampage lasted from 8.00 pm until 1.00 am last Saturday (Nov. 24). Not only did the army not prevent it, but some of the soldiers actively … Read more
A call for a solidarity meeting, Saturday, Dec. 1, following the pogrom night in Al Funduk.Following the night of pogrom against the inhabitants of Al-Funduk village, and after a visit to the village at the invitation of the mayor, we will conduct a solidarity visit on the coming Saturday, December 1. (Not Dec. 8, as … Read more
.The cutting of electricity and fuel – further exacerbation of the cruel siege on Gaza.Barak’s decision comes on top of the denial of milk powder to babies, toys to children and vital medical treatment to cancer patients.The shooting of quassams cannot be a reason for denial of human rights – ceasefire can and should be … Read more
.Confiscations, aimed at constructing ‘a Palestinian bypass road’ which would push Palestinian traffic between Bethlehem and Ramallah deep into the desert, effectively barring them from the central part of the West Bank. “In the government of the two Ehuds, the mouth of Ehud Olmert spews peace cliches in highly-publicized meetings with Abu Mazen, but the … Read more