About the legitimisation of the Palestinian oppression in Al Khalil (Hebron)
December 1st | International Solidarity Movement | Al Khalil, occupied Palestine Last Saturday, November 23rd, was ‘Sarah’s day’, a festivity for the Jewish community that gathers Israeli settlers from all around the occupied Palestinian Territories and Jews travelling from abroad, in the Palestinian city of Al Khalil (also known as Hebron). This year in particular, […]
When holidays bring hate: Sarah’s Day in Occupied Hebron
November 27 | International Solidarity Movement | Hebron, occupied Palestine The Jewish holiday of Shabbat Chayei Sarah (Sarah’s day’) took place in Al Khalil (also known as Hebron) over the weekend of 22-23 November. Over the two days around 50,000 Israeli settlers flocked to the city, to celebrate the festival in the place that Zionists […]
Report on Land Confiscations by the Israeli Army in Salfeet and Qalqilya Area
Israeli plan for the renewed confiscation of lands around Alei Zahav illegal settlement. The Israeli Occupation Forces has recently announced a new sequence of land seizures in eleven villages in Salfeet (Salfit) District and three in the Qalqilya area of Occupied Palestine. The total amount of land being confiscated, for “military/security” reasons, is the equivalent […]
Winter 2020 ISM Newsletter
The all-new Winter 2020 edition of the ISM NorCal newsletter, “Live from Palestine, ” is now available. The newsletter is edited by ISM’s Jeff Pekrul and contains news reports, diaries, analysis, events and more. Download the PDF copy or read the articles below: Interview with Abdelkarim Dalbah, 17-Year ISM Volunteer Interview with Artist and ISM Activist […]
Interview with Abdelkarim Dalbah, 17-Year ISM Volunteer
The ISM Northern California newsletter team spoke with Abdelkarim Dalbah, a Palestinian journalist, field researcher and human rights defender. He has been an ISMer for 17 years as an activist in nonviolent resistance. Our supporters’ donations go mainly to help support the work of the ISM in Palestine, from sending volunteers to helping maintain daily […]
Interview with Artist and ISM Activist Katie Miranda
by Valerie Behiery Katie Miranda Al Ali is committed to illuminating beauty and truth through the mediums of painting, comics, and Arabic calligraphy jewellery. Passionate about art, the artist studied at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, receiving both a BFA and an MFA. From 2005-2008, Katie lived in the West Bank cities […]
On the 71st week of the Great March of Return, the world forgets while Gazans remember
Republished from ISM Palestine Eleven consecutive weeks of protests in Hong Kong have captured the focus of online commentators, heads of state, and global media. In France, 39 weeks of protests by the Yellow Vests movement continues to garner widespread interest. In the US, Occupy Wall Street is now an international household name after occupying Zuccotti Park for 9 straight […]
Palestine Activist Podcasts
ISM volunteer Katie Miranda recently made over 40 interviews with Palestinian, international and Israeli activists available for free with new interviews released monthly. Her interviewees included: Hanan Ashrawi, Ramzy Baroud, Miko Peled, Diana Buttu, Richard Falk, Omar Barghouti, and Cindy and Craig Corrie. Search for “Palestine Solidarity” wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe […]
Dec. 14: Join us for ISM Nor-Cal’s Newsletter Party and Holiday Gift Fair
Saturday, Dec. 14 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Grassroots House 2022 Blake Street Berkeley, CA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2537756873110678/ It’s that time again….time to send the ISM NorCal newsletter to supporters across the country and around the world! And, while you’re here, pick up some great holiday gifts or anytime needs while supporting Palestinian human rights! Join […]
Nov. 16, San Francisco: Emergency Protest – HANDS OFF GAZA
ISM NorCal supports and encourages all to join tomorrow at this rally called by the Palestine Action Network: Saturday, Nov. 16 1:00 pm Israeli Consulate 456 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/920440765002758/ HANDS OFF GAZA: BAY AREA RISE UP & MAKE NOISE! In just a few days, Israel has killed at least 34 Palestinians […]