We, at Looking the occupation in the eye, contact you regarding the ongoing oppression and denial of Human Rights in the Occupied Territories carried out by the State of Israel, its Security Forces and the illegal settlers in the west bank. As the situation worsens daily in front of our eyes, we increase our efforts to deliver information about life under the Israeli occupation. You’ve received this newsletter because you are a subscriber of our site. If you feel you received it by error or wish to unsubscribe, please click the link at the bottom of this newsletter. With the hope for a better future for those living between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The Looking the occupation in the eye Team. |
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Another Palestinian community displaced / Doron Meinert |
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A pile of mattresses and bedclothes lies on the dusty ground in the seething heat of August, mixed with parts of sheds and tires. Seven brothers are taking apart the compound their grandfather built 43 years ago. In this heat, they take down metal sheets from the sheep pens and load the tractor wagon... | | |
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Evicting the Sub Laban Family / Miriam Shlezinger |
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Nura Gheith Sub Laban was born at home in the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City. In the 1950s the family received the house from the Jordanian official in charge of property. After the city was occupied in 1967, the ownership of the house passed over to the Israeli general official in charge of property. Ever since, the family has faced the authorities’ desire to evict them and pass the house over to a colonist association. The neighbors of the family have all been evicted and their homes returned to Jews by force of the law that enables Jews to go back to a house they had deserted, and does not enable Palestinian refugees to do the same... | | |
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At the closed gate of al-Mughayyir / Mistaclim |
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Yesterday a military force entered the Palestinian village of al-Mughayyir in order to destroy the public garden and playground. Until yesterday, the villagers found rare moments of pleasure, socializing at this peaceful corner while the children have fun right there. No longer. Why destroy an innocent playground? The reasons are found in the evil annals of the Israeli military occupation. Amir Pansky went to al-Mughayyir today and could not get to the village. He was blocked by a locked gate. | | |
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New project Every boy and his tale |
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Every boy and his tale, the circumstances of his death, his dreams, the things he loved. Adi Ronen Argov writes about the Palestinian minors who have been killed since the beginning of the year. And a special thanks to Lahav Halevy for his help to turn their gaze to the oppressor. | | |
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The Daily Brief, written by Adi Ronen Argov, and published twice a week, details the events in the occupied territories in a way the mainstream media never does. Attacks by Israeli occupation forces against Palestinians; Settlers attacks against Palestinians; Demolitions; Confiscations; Blockages, and Palestinians attacks against the IOF and the settlers. | | |
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A personal view. Talma Admon, an activist with Looking the Occupation in the Eye, writes from her own personal place about observing the occupation, its victims and its opponents. Thoughts and emotion in the face of everything that is the occupation. | | |
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There are many ways you can get involved with Looking the Occupation in the Eye, both in your own community and on the ground. Please click the link, fill out the form, and we'll get back to you shortly. | | |
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The project Looking the Occupation in the Eye is operating under the Center for Advancement of Peace Initiatives (Registered association). |
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