Dr. Ashrawi: Israel attempts to erase Palestinian presence in Jerusalem

Dr. Ashrawi: Israel attempts to erase Palestinian presence in Jerusalem by shutting down more Palestinian institutions “We strongly condemn Israel’s closure of several Palestinian institutions in occupied Jerusalem, including the Office of the Directorate of Education, Palestine TV offices and the Al-Rasasi mosque. This is a continuation of the Israeli government’s campaign against everything Palestinian … Read more

Neither one without the other

The inhabitants ofSouthern IsraelWant to be free ofThe threat of missilesShot from the Gaza Strip,And to live a normal life.The inhabitants ofThe Gaza StripWant to be free ofThe blockade and siegeImposed by the Israeli Navy,And to live a normal life.These two things are inseparable,Neither one without the other.

Sad anniversary

The State of IsraelCelebrated theTwenty Fifth AnniversaryOf the peace with JordanBy placing a Jordanian citizenIn detention without trial.Due to a prolongedHunger strikeShe was takenTo hospital,On exactly the dateOf the signing,Prime Minister RabinAnd King HusseinPromising a better future..

Why not?

The Yitzhar settlers claimTo be “religious”.That did not stop themFrom beating with crowbarsAn 80-year old Rabbi,Who helped PalestiniansHarvesting their olives.The Yitzhar settlersAre well awareThat the army’s protectionIs what enables themTo live in Occupied Territory.That did not stop themFrom violently assaultingAlso the IDF soldiers.Why not?After all, the governmentIs in their pocket..

Release them!

We all feel very sorry forNaama Issachar,Israeli girl on her way home,Jailed in RussiaOn a flimsy pretextOf 9 grams of cannabis.But who even heard ofHiba al LabadiJordanian girl jailed in IsraelOn her way toA wedding in Nablus,Now on hunger strike?Administrative Detention.No need of any pretext.

“I’m writing you from prison.”

“I go on refusing to enlist and getting again and again imrisoned, in protest of the IDF’s role in the occupation, hoping to contribute to a more open and honest discussion of the alternatives for Israel’s future.” A quick update to let you know that conscientious objector Yasmin Ricci-Yahav arrived last Monday at Israeli Army’s … Read more

“Interrogation”

After two days ofShabak interrogationThe suspect Samer ArabidWas rushed to anIntensive care ward.Not much chance forA serious investigation:The Israeli mediaAlready judged him,Calling him “terrorist” and “murderer”Before he even stood trial.