The State of IsraelHeld democratic elections.All parties, factions and movementsCould take part,Even those considered extremistsThe Palestinians, tooWant to holdDemocratic electionsAnd freely vote forTheir representatives.But the State of IsraelIs strongly opposed.The Shabak ChiefCame to Ramallah andPut pressure on President AbbasTo cancel the Palestinian elections.Why? “Hamas should not take part.They might win!”Hamas is the main right-wing partyIn … Read more
In April 9, 1948, Zionist forces took control of the village of Dayr Yasin, west of Jerusalem. What followed was one of the worst massacres during the Nakba. The survivors were expelled, became refugees and are to this day prevented from returning. A Jewish Neighborhoods named Kfar Shaul b. and Yafeh Nof were built on … Read more
In a desperate effort to hold on to powerNetanyahu bonded with theRabidly racist Kahanists.He also caused a splitAmong the Arab partiesAnd got the IslamistsTo run separately.Both moves bore fruit, but…The KahanistsAnd the IslamistsInto a singleGoverning coalition,That, even Wizard BibiCould not achieve.If it will be Mansur Abbas,The Islamist leader,Who will give Lapid the reignAnd put an … Read more
No peace withThe Palestinians,And for many yearsNot even a semblance of negotiations.Continuing occupationIncreasing settlementAnd a Palestinian complaintTo the International Court in The Hague.Under Netanyahu’s leadership, alsoThe decades-long peace with JordanIs eroded and shaken.Netanyahu is boasting ofAgreements with countriesThat never went to warWith Israel.Masses of Israelis went off to Dubai,Many being stuck thereWhen the Ben Gurion … Read more
Halida Jarar, Member ofThe Palestinian Legislature,And a well-known Feminist activist,Was sentenced byAn Israeli military courtTo two years in prison.To mark International Women’s Day,Minister Ohana instructed the policeTo disperse by forceA meeting of Palestinian womenIn East Jerusalem.Towards the Palestinian electionsIn May, the army embarked onExtensive detentionsOf candidates.Netanyahu:”We are a democratic country!Why does the International CourtPick on … Read more
The demonstrators inUm El FahmWere protestingPolice ineffectivenessIn confronting theRising crime waveIn Israel’s Arab towns.But, the police provedQuite capable ofA vigorous use of force -Against the demonstrators. 05/03/21
“Gaza should getNo vaccinesAnd no humanitarian aid.I don’t care ifHundreds of people in GazaWill die of the coronavirus.”So declaredKnesset Member Ayelet Shaked.Why so harsh?Well, the Palestinians never returnedThe bodies of two Israeli soldiersKilled seven years agoIn the same war whenMore than 2000 PalestiniansGot killed.The feelings of two Israeli familiesSeeking to hold their sons’ funeralsCount more … Read more
I`m excited to invite you to join this event with B`Tselem`s ResearchDirector, Yael Stein, and our colleagues from leading human rightsorganizations — Center for Constitutional Rights, Adalah, and Al-Haq —hosted by the Foundation for Middle East Peace. I hope you`ll join us! – Simone, B`Tselem USA The Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) invites you … Read more
The Palestinians want to sendA thousand vaccinations to GazaJust one thousand, butThe Israeli authoritiesTake their time aboutGiving permission.It was the Israeli employers whoCame with the idea of vaccinatingTheir Palestinian employeesWho work day after day in Israel.The government did not think of itAnd is very hesitant to do so.Meanwhile the speedyVaccination of IsraelisAlready passed theThree million … Read more
What is thereTo be surprised aboutThat Israel facesProsecution at the Hague?It is not aboutLegitimate self-defence.It’s about saying”We are the bosses hereAnd don’t you dare protest!A stone at a soldierIs answered with a bullet.If you march unarmedTowards the borderOur snipers willShoot to death200 of you.If your rockets scratch usWe will bomb youBack to the Stone AgeAnd … Read more