Tags: violation of international law

Settler violence is state violence in the West Bank

Jewish settler violence in the occupied West Bank tipped over the edge in a bloody incident last week, leaving four Palestinians and two Israelis killed. But the trend obscures a broader objective which is being pursued actively: Israel’s de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank.

Bethlehem: Every morning the same question: “Why are we still here?”

We wake up to news of more injustice, more restrictions, more uncertainty. But still, we stay. Because this is our home. And leaving is not so simple when your roots are deep, your heart is broken, and your dignity tells you not to give up what is rightfully yours.

Israel turns Gaza into death camp denser than Srebrenica, forces displacement under guise of voluntary emigration

Israel is increasing its de facto control and imposing severe restrictions on roughly 65 per cent of Gaza. This deprives over 2 million residents of essential resources, prevents their return to their lands and homes, and makes large parts of Gaza prohibited zones. This effectively amounts to an unlawful annexation & seizure of land.

Settlers Blocked Access to a Palestinian Family’s Toilet. Then the IDF Declared It a Closed Military Zone

One morning, the Hathaleen family of Umm al-Khair discovered that their outhouse had fallen within the illegally expanding boundaries of the nearby Carmel settlement. Then the IDF made things even worse. The family now has to cross the road to use the neighbors’ toilet