Life under occupation
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Hundreds of Druze Protest Municipal Elections in Israel`s Golan Heights | | Haaretz - Hundreds of Druze Arabs, some carrying Syrian flags,
gathered outside the gates of a polling station in the Golan Heights
on Tuesday, trying to block their townspeople from voting in
municipal elections. Israeli police wearing helmets cleared a path
for would-be voters outside the balloting center in Majdal Shams. As
protesters continued to prevent people from entering, police fired
tear gas to disperse the crowd.“The Golan’s identity is Arab and
Syrian,” chanted the protesters as they put a banner on the entrance
reading: “No to elections.” Inside the building election officials
sat in mostly empty rooms with blue ballot boxes bearing Israeli
insignia. Elections were supposed to be held in four Druze villages,
but on Tuesday they were only held in two following all candidates
in the other two dropping out. Having been captured in the 1967 and
unilaterally annexed to Israel 1981, there is still - after more
than fifty years of Israeli rule - a very strong sense of being
Syrian citizens under Israeli occupation. [ak]
| 30/10/2018 |
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UN: Humanitarian aid to Palestinians ‘at an all-time low | | Fidaa Shurrab - +972 Magazine - The funding crisis is particularly
devastating in the Gaza Strip, where humanitarian officials say
basic services such as education, health, and food security have
been reduced to a minimum. funding for NGOS in the besieged enclave
was halved in 2016, compared to the previous year. The lack of
funding means that the remaining aid has gone almost exclusively to
addressing short-term needs and emergency response projects. Doing
so takes away from humanitarian organizations’ sustainability and
development goals. 1.57 million of the Gaza Strip’s 1.8 million
residents rely on humanitarian assistance. The unemployment rate in
the Gaza Strip has reached 32.4 percent — the highest it has been in
two decades. The combination of Israel’s siege and internal
Palestinian divisions means that the NGO sector often has to provide
basic services in place of the weakened Hamas government. The
majority of the employment programs in the Palestinian territories
depend on international financial aid, but the funding cuts have
created a situation where a number of organizations are dramatically
decreasing their services. [ak] | 30/10/2018 |
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Not even in a caravan are the Izbik children allowed to learn | | Amos Gvirtz - Don`t Say We Didn`t Know - On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, Israeli soldiers came to the Palestinian village Ibzik (in the occupied northern Palestinian Jordan Valley), dismantled and removed two caravans that had been placed in the village to serve as classrooms for the local elementary school children. --- On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Israeli government agents escorted by police demolished once more Al Araqib village in the Negev. This time they also arrested four of the villagers, who were released after a while. [bz]
| 30/10/2018 |
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Israel sentences hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner to one year | | Ma`an - Adnan, 40, a father of seven children, has been on an open hunger strike for 58 days and even stopped drinking water, as a form of protest against his "arbitrary" detention by Israel. Adnan, from the Arraba town in the northern West Bank district of Jenin, previously went through two major hunger strikes, one a 66-day long hunger strike in 2012 and another 55-day long in 2015, protesting his administrative detention. However, Adnan is not currently being held in administrative detention. Israeli forces had detained Adnan on December 11th, 2017 accusing him of incitement. [bz] | 30/10/2018 |
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The Bedouins of al-Khan al-Ahmar Halt the Bulldozers of Israel | | David Shulman -
NYR -
"There is even a chance, however slight, that the Bedouins of al-
Khan al-Ahmar will in the end be moved to a site only a few hundred
yards from their present place, according to the plan that they
themselves proposed, long ago, to the Israeli authorities, who
rejected it at the time out of hand. Sometimes, it happens that a
certain place, like this rocky hill, becomes a battleground between
opposing value systems and opposing forces, each of which recognizes
what is at stake. For the Israeli right, the Bedouins of al-Khan al-
Ahmar are one of the last obstacles to a far-reaching annexationist
program. They also have the incorrigible flaw of not being Jews in a
Jewish state now run on exclusionary ethno-nationalist principles."
ca | 27/10/2018 |
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In Israeli-occupied Golan, Druze struggle over first ever vote | | AFP -
"An election poster at the entrance to Majdal Shams in the Israeli-
occupied Golan Heights offers a rare reminder that the Druze
community is about to vote for the first time in more than 50 years.
As across Israel, the residents of this mountainous region will have
the chance to cast their ballots on October 30 for their local
councils.But for the Druze of the Golan plateau these elections are
different -- and far more controversial." ca
| 26/10/2018 |
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Gaza’s Dying of Thirst, and Its Water Crisis Will Become a Threat to Israel | | Sandy Tolan - Daily Beast - Studies point to sharp rises in water-
borne ailments, as doctors here forecast an outbreak of epidemic
disease due to deteriorating water quality. Already, 97 percent of the
water from Gaza’s wells is unfit for human consumption—the result of
seawater leaking into the aquifer from severe over-pumping. And
because there’s insufficient electricity to run Gaza’s sewage plant,
110 million liters of untreated sewage flows into the Mediterranean
every day.-rh
| 24/10/2018 |
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Abbas and Hamas use systematic torture to crush dissent – Human Rights Watch | | TOI STAFF and AP - The Times of Israel - Human Rights Watch on Tuesday
accused both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas of routinely engaging
in “systematic” unwarranted arrests and torture of critics, suspected
dissidents and political opponents, and of developing “parallel police
states” in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, respectively. In a 149-page
report based on interviews with 147 witnesses, Human Rights Watch
detailed a common method of abuse and torture known as shabeh — used
both by the PA and Hamas — in which detainees are placed in painful
physical positions for lengthy periods of time. Such practices cause
distress and trauma to detainees, while often leaving “little or no
trace on the body,” the report said.-rh | 24/10/2018 |
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Palestinian vehicles vandalized in West Bank hate crime | | TOI STAFF - The Times of Israel - Palestinians in the northern West
Bank village of Marda reported Monday that several vehicles parked in
the community had been vandalized in an apparent hate crime. Residents
of the village, which is located near the Israeli settlement of Ariel,
found tires had been slashed on several vehicles, some of which were
daubed with Hebrew slogans and Stars of David. Security cameras
recorded the perpetrators as they roamed the village causing damage,
and police opened an investigation.-rh | 24/10/2018 |
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Israel-has-chosen-settlements-over-security | | Ami Ayalon and Liat Schlesinger - Forward - Netanyahu’s conflict
management policy, in Gaza and the West Bank, seeks to keep the two
Palestinian entities divided and isolated. The Israeli government
chooses not to try to resolve the conflict, and not because this
conflict is irresolvable. On the contrary, the conflict is indeed
resolvable, but its solution will require dismantling Israeli
settlements in the West Bank. In other words, the Israeli government
is choosing settlements and occupation over security for its
citizens.-rh
| 24/10/2018 |
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THE NEXT INTIFADA MIGHT BE STIRRING IN THE WEST BANK | | Mehul Srivastava - OZY - Tirawi, who ran a militia in the 1990s, was
convicted of helping carry out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv during
the uprising and was described recently by one Israeli military
official as the sort of man the Israel Defense Forces worries about. A
member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, he is an outcast from
the West Bank leadership who see him as an unreliable rival. He has a
grim warning for both groups. Any second now we could see the
beginning of a third intifada,” he says solemnly, sitting between two
portraits — one of Yasser Arafat in military garb, the other of his
more moderate successor, Mahmoud Abbas, in a suit. “The reality is
that the fire has already started, but any second now, the flames
could get really high — we are talking about total chaos.”-rh | 24/10/2018 |
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`A cruel choice`: Why Israel targets Palestinian schools | | Maan News Agency - Several Palestinian students, along with teachers
and officials, were wounded in the Israeli army attack on a school
south of Nablus in the West Bank on October 15. The students of al-
Sawiya al-Lubban Mixed School were challenging an Israeli military
order to shut down their school based on the ever-versatile accusation
of the school being a "site of popular terror and rioting." "Popular
terror," is an Israeli army code for protests.rh | 24/10/2018 |
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Israel Releases Jerusalem Governor, Holds Him Under House Arrest | | IMEMC -
"The Palestinian official was abducted due to his ongoing support and presence in the al-Khan al-Ahmar Bedouin community, which is facing demolition and displacement by Israel." - id | 24/10/2018 |
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Israeli forces dismantle, seize educational caravans in Tubas | | Ma`an - The nearest school in the Tubas district is 18 km away from the Ibziq village, making it difficult for students to reach, which would eventually lead to illiteracy of Palestinian children in the area. [This anti-Bedouin action comes immediately after backing down somewhat on the demolition of Khan Al-Ahmar-bz] | 23/10/2018 |
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Legislator Jarrar Receives Another Administrative Detention Order For Three Months | | IMEMC News - "The Israeli Authorities renewed, Sunday, the arbitrary
Administrative Detention orders against Palestinian legislator, Khaleda Jarrar,
for three more months, for the fourth consecutive time" [ry] | 22/10/2018 |
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Palestinians eager to welcome UN Security Council mission | | Adnan Abu Amer -
Al-Monitor
" The last time a Security Council delegation sought to organize a
visit to the Palestinian territories was in 2012, but the United
States opposed the idea before it was even put to a vote.
Palestinians are determined about involving the United Nations in
their conflict with Israel. In light of the many supportive
resolutions introduced by the UN General Assembly since 1948, they
view the body as an ally. Key resolutions have called for respecting
human rights in the occupied territories and holding Israel
responsible for ensuring the safety of residents." ca
| 19/10/2018 |
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What it takes to organize a film screening in Gaza | | Jen Marlowe -
+972 -
"Getting an entry permit from the Israeli army, securing permission to screen the film from Hamas, and how to prepare for inevitable power cuts are only some of the hurdles. Imagine what it takes to coordinate humanitarian aid." - id
| 17/10/2018 |
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Israel denies rights to Palestinian dissident jailed for 20 months | | Ray Hanania -
The Arab Daily News -
"A young Palestinian man in Israeli detention for a year and eight months in an effort to expel him to Brazil. HaMoked, the Center for the Defense of the Individual, filed an appeal against the detention: Israeli authorities are punishing him for their own failure to legalize his status." - id
| 17/10/2018 |
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Gaza’s Dying of Thirst, and Its Water Crisis Will Become a Threat to Israel | | Sandy Tolan -
The Daily Beast -
"With Gaza’s water system on the verge of “collapse” a humanitarian catastrophe looms, including potential epidemics. The consequences will reach far beyond Gaza’s borders." - id
| 17/10/2018 |
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Palestinian shot dead after alleged stabbing attempt near Salfit | | Ma`an - A Palestinian was shot and killed by Israeli forces, on Monday, after he allegedly attempted to stab Israeli soldiers in the Barkan industrial area, near the illegal Israeli settlement of Ariel near Salfit City in the northern occupied West Bank.
Hebrew-language news outlets reported Israeli forces opened fire at a Palestinian after he allegedly attempted to stab several Israeli soldiers at the Gitai Avishar Junction. Locals identified the identity of the killed Palestinian as Elias Saleh Yassin, 22, from the Bidya village in western Salfit. The Israeli army confirmed that no injuries were reported among Israelis.Israeli West Bank Regional Council Head, Yossi Dagan, applauded the killing of the Palestinian and pledged that the occupation would remain and even expand on the expense of the Palestinian people in the West Bank. [bz] | 16/10/2018 |
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A crime against culture | | Mousa Tawfiq - EI - "I clearly remember the first time I learned about the Said
al-Mishal Cultural Center. `Haven’t you seen it yet?` asked Muhammad, a boy
older than me. `It’s the most beautiful stage in Gaza. It has a shiny wooden floor
with fancy red chairs. When the curtains open, the audience goes completely
silent`” [ry] | 15/10/2018 |
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How Gaza brings Israel, Qatar closer | | Shlomi Eldar -
Al-Monitor
"Israel and Qatar have been growing closer over the last few months
as a result of their joint efforts to save Gaza from collapse and
prevent another war between Hamas and Israel. Still, the
relationship is something of a paradox. In the past, Israel regarded
Qatar as a country that aided Hamas, a terrorist organization. (Much
to Israel’s chagrin, the former ruler, Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al
Thani funneled huge amounts of money to Gaza). But now Israel is
pleased that the current ruler, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is
providing Gaza with financial support. While Qatar is continuing its
tradition of aiding the Hamas regime, it is also helping Israel
avoid another war. In that way, everyone benefits from the wealth
and munificence of the tiny emirate." ca
| 13/10/2018 |
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PCHR: In Serious Escalation of Using Excessive Lethal Force Against Peaceful Protestors in Eastern Gaza Strip, Israeli Forces Kill 7 Civilians, Including Child, and Wound 224 Others, Including 42 Children, 3 Women, 3 Journalists and Paramedic” | | IMEMC -
"Investigations and observations by PCHR’s fieldworkers emphasize that
the demonstrations in all areas were as always fully peaceful, and
neither weapons nor armed persons were seen. However, the Israeli
forces’ snipers continued to position on the hills, behind the sand
berms and in military jeeps along the border fence." ca | 13/10/2018 |
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Beating stress with stories | | Ghada Al-Haddad -
Electronic Intifada
"In June, the organization Save the Children published the findings of
a survey involving 150 children and their caregivers in Gaza. It found
that 95 percent of children in the sample have such symptoms as
depression, hyperactivity, a preference for being alone or a tendency
towards aggressive behavior.“I am afraid that those children will grow
up without having books in their memories,” said Abu Jaber. “I am
afraid they will not have credible and neutral sources of information
to depend on when making decisions.”Between 150 and 180 children visit
the library each day." ca
| 13/10/2018 |
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Israel, Syria agree to reopen border crossing — US | | TOI staff -
Times of Israel
"In a statement Friday welcoming the move, Haley said the decision by
Israel, Syria and the United Nations to reopen the Quneitra Crossing
was part of the return of UN peacekeepers to the area. She said it
would allow them to “step up their efforts to prevent hostilities in
the Golan Heights region.” ca | 13/10/2018 |
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WHO: 14 demonstrators killed and 1,400 injured by Israel within two weeks | | PNN -
Palestine News Network -
"...during the demonstrations between 23rd September and 6th October, 14 Palestinians including four children were killed and 1,434 were injured by the Israeli forces...Of the hospitalized injured, 12 cases were critically life threatening." - id
| 10/10/2018 |
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Israeli soldiers, police harass olive pickers in As-Sawiya village | | Reports -
International Solidarity Movement -
"A group of Israeli soldiers, one Israeli policeman, and one Israeli settler harassed a group of Palestinian and international olive pickers in As-Sawiya village yesterday, demanding identification and threatening to expel the harvesters from the area." - id
| 10/10/2018 |
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In photos - Palestinian prisoner forced to dress in Israeli military uniform | | Maann - On September 11, Palestinian human rights activist Hasan
Karajeh was detained at his home at Safa village in the Ramallah
District, and denied lawyer`s visits. Three weeks later, soldiers
suddenly brought him along on a raid to his family home. During the
raid, Israeli forces shouted insults at Hasan`s family members,
damaged furniture and personal belongings of the family, physically
assaulted Hasan`s brother, Muhammad and subjected his wife to
prolonged interrogation. Though Hasan was made to witness the raid,
there was no way for him to communicate with his family members.
Hasan`s brother, Muhannad Karajeh, managed to take several photos of
Hasan when the Israeli forces were withdrawing and taking him back
to detention, handcuffed. From the photos it is evident that he had
been made to wear and Israeli military uniform. Family members were
not in any position to inquire why was this done. [International Law
takes a very dim view of people wearing the uniform of an army of
which they are not members, but this mainly refers to people doing
it of their own initiative, for deception. AK] | 9/10/2018 |
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The Israeli activists helping protect the Palestinian olive harvest | | Orly Noy - +972 - For the past decade and a half, dozens of left-wing Israeli
activists have come together to accompany Palestinians to their groves during
the olive harvest. Despite recurring settler violence, the situation has improved
over the years [ry] | 8/10/2018 |
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Lieberman slams Europeans for `interfering` in Khan al-Ahmar | | Ma’an News Agency - “According to a French-language news outlet, European
ambassadors from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland, the
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom reportedly received a letter from
Lieberman last week, calling their joint statement on the demolition of the of
Khan al-Ahmar ‘absurd’” [ry] | 8/10/2018 |
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Israel putting popular Palestinian leader on trial for `incitement` on Facebook | | Yoav Haifawi -
+972
"Raja Eghbarieh, a Palestinian citizen of Israel and leader of a
movement that boycotts the Knesset elections, was charged last month
with incitement for a number of posts he wrote on Facebook. The judge,
for now, remains unconvinced." ca | 6/10/2018 |
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Has the PA punished prisoners’ families to please Trump? | | Rami Almeghari -
Electronic Intifada
"It’s hard to care for children as a single, unemployed parent. It’s
almost impossible when official financial assistance is suddenly
slashed in half.This is what happened to Hazem Abu Kmail and his seven
children. Since March, Abu Kmail, his four daughters and three sons
have been hit by an apparent Palestinian Authority decision –
officially denied – to cut allowances for Gaza families of prisoners
associated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad held in Israeli jails.The PA
has officially denied yielding to pressure from Israel and the US to
end what are stipends to help support the families of prisoners where
typically the main breadwinner has been incarcerated." ca
| 6/10/2018 |
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Israeli settlers set house on fire in Hebron`s Old City | | Ma`an News -
"According to the Hebron Reconstruction Committee, Israeli settlers set fire to a house, belonging to Palestinian resident, Izz al-Din al-Sharabati, and is in an area declared a closed military zone by Israel near the illegal Israeli outpost of Abraham Avino in center of Hebron`s Old City. The al-Sharabati family lived in the four-story building for several years until they were forced to leave due to continued harassment by Israeli settlers, who continuously threw rocks at the house and residents." - id | 3/10/2018 |
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Dirty drinking water - a new interrogation technique | | IMEMC - 41-year-old detainee Abu Rejleya told a lawyer that during
his interrogation at Jalama detention center, the prison
administration intentionally supplied dirty, unhealthy water. The
dirty water that he drunk, having no other, caused pain in his two
kidneys, but the Prison Service did not pay attention to his
suffering. [ak]
| 2/10/2018 |
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