1st half of 2018, 25 Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces – each posed no threat; Israeli Supreme Court stands behind the killings, which contravene intl law.
The first half of 2018 was lethal for Palestinian children
Tags: Gaza
WATCH: 5-minute video on Luay & Amir, killed by Israeli forces
Two more Palestinians killed by Israeli forces that the media ignored – this time teenagers. Please share this 5-minute video so Luay’s and Amir’s deaths won’t be forgotten. The video tells about the boys, the circumstances of how they were killed, and the full context.
One Freedom Flotilla Passenger was a USS Liberty Survivor
Joe Meadors – passenger on the Freedom Flotilla ship intercepted by Israel and detained illegally – was on the USS Liberty in ’67, attacked by Israel, 34 Americans were killed.
Flotilla update: most participants in prison; grave concern for their safety, cargo
Israeli passenger says 1st Freedom Flotilla vessel was captured with some violence in int’l waters; passengers’ safety in question. Israel must be held accountable.
PLO Executive Dr. Hanan Ashrawi discusses Israel escalations in occupied Jerusalem and Gaza
Dr. Ashrawi calls on the international community to hold Israel accountable for its recent aggressive actions and to protect the people and holy sites of Palestine.
Israeli forces attack Freedom Flotilla near Gaza’s shore
Organizers say a Freedom Flotilla vessel was ‘hijacked’ and towed to Ashdod; IDF confirms it intercepted the boat, says it was in violation of blockade.
Gaza ِِAmputees Form First Ever Football Team in Hope to Join World Championships
Some of Gaza’s 2,500 lower-limb amputees have created a football (soccer) team, and they have their sights set on the World Championship.
Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian resistance fighters, 1 Israeli soldier wounded
Israeli soldiers “came under fire” at Gaza border, 1 moderate injury; in response, Israeli tanks targeted 7 Hamas military posts, killing 3 Palestinians, gravely injuring a 4th.
Freedom Flotilla leaves Palermo to break the illegal Israeli blockade of Gaza
2018 Gaza Freedom Flotilla, with humanitarian aid & activists from all over the world, is on the last leg of its journey from Sweden to Gaza. The last 7 years, Israel refused passage.
IDF snipers: choosing who to shoot
Breaking the Silence spokesperson explains snipers’ open fire policy at the Gaza border: secret regulations enable shooters to target any Palestinian with impunity.