Gaza Farmers Endure “Constant War”
GAZA STRIP—Amjad Abu Ayash, 56, stood atop a hill and looked out across a patch of charred agricultural land spotted with busted water pipes. "They call this area the `land of death` because even the
Published : 24 February 2015
Palestine: Week of Demolitions & Land Theft
JERUSALEM—During the reporting period (10–16 February 2015), Israeli authorities demolished four Palestinian-owned structures due to lack of Israeli-issued building permits, affecting 25 Palestinians. This brings the number of structures demolished since the beginning of 2015
Published : 23 February 2015
Palestine: Israel Floods 30 Homes
Israeli occupation authorities on Sunday first hours have opened the Gaza valley dams East Gaza, with no prior warning, flooding about 30 homes in Al-Mighraqa area. Mayor of Al-Mighraqa, Youssef Abu Huwayshel, in a statement which
Published : 22 February 2015
Turkey: Security Bill to Quell Dissent
ISTANBUL—The domestic security bill prepared by Turkey`s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has triggered fist-fights in parliament and stirred a popular debate in the country. After a five day delay due to the fights,
Published : 21 February 2015
Turkey: Ecology Collective Condemns Security Bill
The Ecology Collective in Turkey has reacted to the controversial draft “Domestic Security” Package law currently under debate in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The Collective is united in opposition to the proposed legislation
Published : 15 February 2015
Citizens Resist Lax Bosphorus Development Standards
ISTANBUL—A group of NGOs has objected to a recent ruling by a number of Istanbul’s municipalities that will allow higher buildings to be constructed on the banks of the Bosphorus. The Platform of the Bosphorus Associations
Published : 13 February 2015
Sahrawi CSOs Condemn Swiss Forum in Occupied Territory
Today, Western Sahara civil society organizations issued a statement criticizing the Swiss organization “Crans-Montana” for planning its annual forum this year (12–14 March 2015) in the occupied territory of Western Sahara. The organizations noted that
Published : 09 February 2015
500 Rabbis: “Israel, Stop Palestinian Home Demolition”
Over 500 rabbis from Israel, Britain, the US and Canada have called on the Israeli prime minister to stop demolishing Palestinian homes. Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) say Benjamin Netanyahu`s stance is against “international law
Published : 08 February 2015
Palestine: Rabbis against Demolition of Palestinian Homes
More than 400 rabbis from Israel, Britain and around the world have called on Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the demolition of Palestinian homes. Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) has submitted an open letter to the Israeli
Published : 07 February 2015
