The rampaging Golem was created during 44 years of occupation

When soldiers faced Palestinian demonstrators at Nebi Salah last Friday, they shot and killed. When they faced rampaging settlers, there was not even a single arrest. For 44 years the IDF has pampered the settlers and enabled them to mistreat the Palestinians. Now, the Golem has turned on its creator. These are not ‘A handful … Read more

“Mosques Law” is anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-democratic

If one provocation is blocked, there comes a worse one. “The Right-wing Knesset Members never cease their effort to fill the law books of Israel with racist and anti-democratic laws. If one provocation is blocked, they at once come up with an even worse provocation” says the Gush Shalom movement. The Mosques Bill, due to … Read more

Who deserves a radio station – and who doesn’t?

Closure of the “Voice of Peace” radio station part of offensive to destroy democracy: for the settlers the government established a special station, “Israel Waves” while silencing by force the opposing voice. “The closing down of the ‘Voice of Peace’ radio station by the police is part of an overall offensive designed to no less … Read more

Hundreds of international peace activists will arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in April 2012, en route to staying with Palestinians

The organizers of the action, denied entry to Israel in the “Fly-in” several months ago:”We have no intention to riot or confront, buses will be waiting to take us to Bethlehem” Gush Shalom: The government should allow the activists to visit the Palestinians A few days ago was held in Paris a large-scale meeting of … Read more

Israeli activists and Palestinians attacked by settlers near the settlement of Anatot

Police present at the scene did nothing while the activists were beaten and their cameras smashed Friday morning Israeli activists and Palestinians were attacked by settlers near the settlement of Anatot. The landowner of the plot to which the activists came in order to plant trees was also attacked by the settlers who severely wounded … Read more

No culture and no “Hall of Culture” at a racist settlement in Occupied Territory

The inauguration at the Kiryat Arba settlement on the West Bank of a structure grotesquely called “The Hall of Culture”, on the eve of the fateful vote in the UN, is a ridiculous and provocative act, designed to confront the International Community’s support for Palestinian sovereignty. The real culture of Kiryat Arba consists of sanctification … Read more

Extreme Right European militants with a military record are recruited to fly to Israel on September 19, reach West Bank settlements and participate in violent clashes with Palestinians

Gush Shalom: the Occupied Territories are in danger of explosion, also without importation of provocative racists from France. Two months ago, the government made great effort to prevent the fly-in of Palestinians’ supporters, who had no intention of using violence. All the more, racists with declared violent intentions must be prevented from coming here. In … Read more

The harassment of Abu Tir: Petty malice and political folly

Avnery: Peace with the Palestinians should and can include HamasAbu Tir should not be a prisoner, but a negotiating partner”The renewed detention of Palestinians Parliamentarian Muhammad Abu Tir is an act of harassment, petty malice and utter political folly, yet another example of the utter stupidity exhibited by the Netanyahu Government in every sphere of … Read more

Welcoming the Palestine tourists at the airport ! Join us!

The Marhaba to Palestine campaign is aimed at protesting the ongoing travel restrictions imposed by The State of Israel on those entering end exiting the occupied Palestinian territories, and the ongoing denial of Palestinian human rights Usually, an international activist who wishes to visit Palestine has to conceal her/his political intentions when landing at Ben … Read more

Peace groups express support for Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Statement of Support for the Gaza-Bound Freedom Flotilla July 4, 2011 We, Israeli organizations, Jewish and Arab, full-heartedly support Freedom Flotilla, aim of sailing to the Port of Gaza with the proclaimed goals of breaking through the sea and land siege and blockade of Gaza, which is a manifestation of a continuing occupation by Israel. … Read more