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Category: Silwan
". . . Her name is and always Palestine . . ." (Bisan Abu Khaled)
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Selected News of the Day
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK concerned over Israel's possible annexation of occupied lands
In a joint statement today, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom said they were deeply concerned about Israel's announcement of possible annexation of areas in the West Bank, particularly the Jordan Valley and the northern portion of the Dead Sea.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ "This would, if implemented, constitute a serious breach of international law. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom will continue to call on all parties to refrain from contravention of international law," the statement said. More . . . .
Pakistan rejects Israel's plan to annex parts of West Bank
Pakistan has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that he will immediately annex the Jordan Valley region in the occupied West Bank if he was re-elected next week.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ "We reject any such move, which would be illegal and a dangerous escalation," Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Faisal was quoted as saying by Anadolu Agency.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ "While reaffirming our solidarity with the Palestinians, Pakistan reiterates its support for a viable, independent and contiguous State of Palestine, on the basis of internationally agreed parameters, the pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital," he added. More . . . .
Netanyahu, Putin to Meet as Russia Condemns Annexation Pledge (VIDEO)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian coastal city of Sochi for talks on Thursday after Moscow condemned the Israeli leader's pledge to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ Russia's foreign ministry warned on Wednesday it was concerned over the Israeli leader's plan, saying its implementation could lead to a "sharp escalation of tensions in the region [and] undermine hopes for the establishment of long-awaited peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors". More . . . .
Palestinians in Jordan Valley: 'Our lands are already annexed'
Arwa Ibrahim
In between sprawling arid lands of the Jordan Valley, which stretches north of the Dead Sea and west of the occupied West Bank's borders with Jordan, lies the small Palestinian village of Ras Ain al-Auja.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ If Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes through with his plan, announced on Tuesday, to annex the Jordan Valley and areas north of the Dead Sea, the village of about 350 residents and its fertile farmlands would become part of Israel.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ Observers have dismissed Netanyahu's plan as a campaign stunt ahead of next week's general election. But the residents of Ras Ain al-Auja say Netanyahu's words are threatening as his plan would formalise Israeli control over the area. More . . . .
Palestinian Refugee Students Must Not be Incidental to Humanitarian Endeavors
Ramona Wadi is a staff writer for Middle East Monitor
Despite financial setbacks caused by political agendas and misconduct allegations, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) ensured that its schools opened on time for the new academic year. Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl described education as central to UNRWA's mandate, yet the agency is not past attaching importance to symbolism and, despite its work, normalize the violence inherent in Israel's settler-colonial project.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ The opening of the new school year in Silwan, for example, publicized due to renovation works carried out during the summer recess, was lauded by Krähenbühl. "This return to school is also a symbol of preserving normalcy and a safe learning environment," he remarked. More . . . .
"WHAT PUSHKIN'S POEMS NEVER SAID," BY BISAN ABU KHALED
Something that will startle Lenin ―
oh, love, confront your destiny ― don't kill yourself.
Time will not slow down for lovers to tarry
after the first kiss
and the last time they met.
Passing minutes would slit the throats of the women
had they not already drowned themselves in nostalgia.
Shall no one bear witness or know
that the maps of our planet have lied
about the face of our star
which always used to show her name.
Her name is and always Palestine
My song. . . .
my homeland . . . .
my face full of sorrow.
― Translated by Magi Gibson
From A BIRD IS NOT A STONE: AN ANTHOLOGY OF CONTEMPORARY PALESTINIAN POETRY. Ed. by Henry Bell and Sarah Irving. (Glasgow: Freight Books, 2014) –available from Barnes & Noble.
About the book, with short discussion of Bisan Abu Khaled
". . . Amid the ruins of a collapsing world . . ." (Fadwa Tuqan)
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EU says demolition of Palestinian property in occupied West Bank threat to two-state solution
The European Union (EU) Representative and Heads of Mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah denounced yesterday Israel's demolition of Palestinian property in Area C of the occupied West Bank as a threat to the two-state solution.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ A statement by the local EU missions referred to the August 26 demolition of a Palestinian family's home and restaurant near Bethlehem. . . .
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ "These demolitions, together with settlement construction for Israelis in the area, exacerbate threats to the viability of the two-state solution and further undermine prospects for a lasting peace," said the EU statement. More . . . .
Jerusalem's Israeli municipality demolishes Palestinian house in the occupied city WAFA September 03, 2019
The Israeli municipality of West Jerusalem demolished today a Palestinian-owned house in al-Tur neighborhood of the occupied city under the pretext it was built without a permit, according to the house owner Mohammad Abu al-Hawa. More . . . .
Israel forces Palestinian family to demolish their home
The Palestinian Information Center
The Israeli authorities on Sunday forced a Palestinian family in 'Ara village in the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories to demolish their own home. More. . . .
Pictures- A Jerusalemite self-demolishes his commercial facility in Silwan
Wadi Hilweh Information Center – Silwan
September 1, 2019 More . . . .
Israeli settlers set up caravan on confiscated Palestinian land
Israeli settlers on Tuesday morning erected a caravan on a newly seized Palestinian land in Beit Jala town, west of Bethlehem.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ Local sources said that the four-dunum land, owned by the Palestinian citizen Saba Skandar, was seized by the Israeli authorities on Monday without prior notice. More . . . .
PODCAST: Has international law failed Palestinians?
Noura Erakat, Palestinian legal scholar
Israel has been able to leverage international law to its advantage much better than the Palestinians, says Noura Erakat, Palestinian legal scholar, human rights activist and author of Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine, on the latest episode of The +972 Podcast.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ Erakat proposes understanding it as another tool used to promote a political agenda. More . . . .
"THE LAST KNOCK," BY FADWA TUQAN
Will you not open this door for me?
My hand is exhausted from knocking at Your door.
I have come to Your vastness to beg
Some tranquility and peace of mind
But Your door is closed in my face,
Drowned in silence.
Lord of the house,
The door was open here,
A refuge for all burdened with grief.
And the green olive tree rose high
Embracing the house.
The oil lamp kindling without fire,
Guiding the steps of one walking at night,
Relieving those crushed by the burden of Earth,
Flooding them with satisfaction and ease.
Do you hear me, O Lord of the house,
After my loss in the deserts;
Away from You I have returned to You
But Your door is closed
In my face, drowned in silence.
Your house is shrouded
With the dust of death.
You are here. Open, then, the door.
Do not veil Your face.
See my orphanhood, my loss,
Amid the ruins of a collapsing world,
The grief of the world on my shoulders
And terrors of a tyrant destiny
To be undone.
From: A Lover From Palestine and Other Poems: An Anthology of Palestinian Poetry. Ed. Abdul Wahab Al-Messiri. Washington, DC: Free Palestine Press, 1970. Available.
". . . in the street there's nothing but a beggar . . ." (Samih al-Qasim)
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Merkel, Abbas Meet for Talks in Berlin
Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany continues to believe a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinian is the only way for both peoples "to live in peace and security."
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ Merkel stressed her support for a two-state solution ahead of talks Thursday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Chancellery in Berlin. More . . . .
Israeli Forces Close Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque to Muslim Worshippers
The Middle East Monitor
Israeli forces today closed the Ibrahimi Mosque to Muslim worshippers for 24 hours, in preparation for a Jewish settlers raid to mark a Jewish holiday, said a Waqf official.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ Director of the Hebron Waqf Directorate's Public Relations Department Raed Maswadeh told WAFA that Israeli soldiers closed the mosque to Muslim worshipers, while they allowed Jewish settlers to access it. Maswadeh added that the settlers also set up tents just outside the mosque. More . . . .
In Hebron, Tlaib and Omar would have seen Israel's apartheid city
By Avner Gvaryahu
Had Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar been allowed to visit Hebron, they would have seen Israel's official policy of discrimination and segregation for the city's 215,000 Palestinian residents.
Outside the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron lies a beautiful leafy garden. In it stands a large stone with the names of the donors – Chicago Friends of Hebron. Even if U.S. Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib had not been barred from visiting the occupied territories earlier this month, Breaking the Silence, an Israeli organization comprised of former IDF soldiers working to expose the realities of military occupation, would not have been able to take them there. Since Omar and Tlaib are both Muslim, they not only would have been unwelcome — Israeli Border Police soldiers stationed around the park would have stopped them from entering.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ Discrimination and segregation are unpalatable wherever they exist, but in Hebron's city center, they have been the official policy for the 215,000 Palestinian residents – especially since the Tomb of the Patriarchs massacre in 1994, in which a Jewish nationalist fanatic shot dead 29 Palestinians while praying at the holy site. More . . . .
Israeli Colonists Invade Archaeological Site Near Nablus
IMEMC-International Middle East Media Center
A group of illegal Israeli colonialist settlers, accompanied by many soldiers invaded, on Wednesday evening, the archeological area in al-Mas'udiyya, north of Nablus, in northern West Bank, and prevented the Palestinians from entering it.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ Ghassan Daghlas, a Palestinian official who monitors Israel's illegal colonialist activities in northern West Bank, said dozens of colonists and soldiers invaded the archeological area, and its park, in al- Mas'udiyya. More. . . .
Israeli Troops Abduct Two Married Couples, Journalist in Early Morning Raids
Early Thursday morning before dawn, Israeli troops invaded several parts of the West Bank and abducted five Palestinians — two married couples from Jerusalem, and a photojournalist from the village of Ni'lin.
˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ According to the Palestinian Wafa News Agency, Israeli forces abducted on Thursday two Palestinian citizens and their wives from the town of Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. More . . . .
"A HOMELAND," BY SAMIH AL-QASIM
So what,
When in my homeland
The sparrow dies of starvation,
In exile, without a shroud,
While the earthworm is satiated,
Devouring God's food!
When the yellow fields
Yield no more to their tillers
Than memories of weariness,
While their rich harvest pours
Into the granaries of the usurper.
If the cement has diverted
The ancient springs,
Causing them to forget their natural course,
When their owner calls,
They cry in his face: "Who are you?"
When the almond and the olive tree have turned to timber
Adorning tavern doorways,
And monuments
Whose nude loveliness beautifies halls and bars,
And is carried by tourists
To the farthest corners of the earth,
While nothing remains before my eyes
But dry leaves and tinder!
When my people's tragedy
Has turned to farce in others' eyes,
And my face is a poor bargain
That even the slave-trader gleefully disdains!
When in barren space the satellites spin,
And in the street there's nothing but a beggar, holding a hat,
And the song of autumn is heard!
Blow, East winds!
Our roots are still alive!
From A LOVER FROM PALESTINE AND OTHER POEMS, An Anthology of Palestinian Poetry. ed. Abdul Wahab al-Messiri, Free Palestine Press, Washington D.C. 1970.
". . . the stones of your streets grow sad, the towers of mosques downcast . . ." (Nizar Qabbani)
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Previous arrest of Jawad Siam, Wadi Hilweh Information Center, Jerusalem, October 31, 2015 (Photo: silwanic.net)
SELECTED NEWS OF THE DAY. . .
| DIRECTOR OF WADI HILWEH INFORMATION CENTER RELEASED ON CONDITIONS
Israeli forces released Jawad Siam, director of Wadi Hilweh Information Center, on Sunday, after several hours in detention on charges of "organizing a protest in SALAH AL-DIN STREET" in occupied East Jerusalem. ___The Wadi Hilweh Information Center said that Israeli forces banned Siam from entry to Salah al-Din Street, al-Sultan Suleiman Street, and the Damascus Gate, in addition to a ban on participating in protests in the city . . . [. . . .] ___Siam organized a protest, during which he was detained, against the extended detention of Palestinian Governor of Jerusalem, Adnan Ghaith. More . . .
. . . . Related Soldiers storm W. Bank village, clash with local youths [DEIR ABU MASH'AL]
. . . . Related Including A Woman And A Journalist, Army Abducts Five Palestinians in RAMALLAH
. . . . Related Army Abducts Eight Palestinians, Including Two Children, In HEBRON
. . . . Related Israeli Soldiers Abduct 32 Palestinians In JERUSALEM
| PCHR CONDEMNS EXPLOITATION OF ISRAELI SUPREME COURT IN SERVICE OF SETTLEMENT PROJECTS
The Palestinian Center for Human rights (PCHR) condemns the ongoing exploitation of the Israeli Supreme Court in the service of settlement projects in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in general and in occupied East Jerusalem in particular and the Court's issuance of decisions that violate the rules of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. ___The latest of these decisions was rejecting the petition filed by dozens of Palestinian civilians living in "Batn al-Hawa" neighborhood in Silwan village, south of the occupied Jerusalem. Their petition was to request overturning the decision by the Custodian of Absentee Property that orders the resident to evacuate their houses and hand them to "Ateret Cohanim" Settlement Association. More . . .
. . . . Related Israel seizes land for expansion near Salfit ..
. . . . . Update Palestinian land bulldozed to expand Israeli occupation watchtower
. . . . Related Israeli settlements devouring Qaryut, encroaching on Area B
| STATE OF THE GAZA STRIP BORDER CROSSINGS (01 – 31 OCTOBER 2018) [Palestinian Centre for Human Rights]
The Israeli closure imposed on the Gaza Strip continues for the 12th consecutive year. During the reporting period (August), the Israeli authorities intensified the restrictions on the commericial crossings as they . . . banned the entry of all goods and commodities into the Gaza Strip, except for the humanitarian supplies (including food and medicine). Moroever, the Israeli authorities decided to totally ban the exportation of all goods from the Gaza Strip. As for the Crossings for the movement of persons, the Israeli authorities continue to impose tightened restrictions on the movement of the Gaza Strip residents through Beit Hanoun "Erez" Crossing, narrowly allowing the travel of limited categories . . . More . . .
. . . . Related Only handful of Gaza families allowed to visit jailed relatives
COMMENTARY AND OPINION. . . .
| ISRAEL DOESN'T SURVIVE BECAUSE IT'S STRONG; IT SUCCEEDS BY WEAKENING ITS ENEMIES
By Mohammad Makram Balawi
The result of the latest round of fighting in the besieged Gaza Strip . . . proved that Palestinian can damage Israel, as never before. Israeli media provided some statistics in this regard that were unprecedented and, from an Israeli point of view, appalling. [. . . .] Israel and its backers, principally the US government, have always sought to ensure that it maintains its military hegemony in the Middle East, enabling its troops to inflict death and destruction on others while being safe from serious opposition. [. . . .] Israel's policies have gone more or less to plan for the past 20 years or so. All the major Arab armies have either been neutralised by peace treaties, such as the Egyptians and Jordanians; destroyed like the Iraqi army; or completely bogged down in civil wars, like the armed forces in Syria and Yemen. The rest are either intimidated or sidelined by ongoing normalisation with Arab countries, especially in the Gulf. . . . The simple conclusion to draw from all of this is that Israel does not survive because it is strong; it is where it is because it succeeds in weakening its enemies, no matter the cost. More . . .
POEM FOR THE DAY. . . .
"JERUSALEM," BY NIZAR QABBANI
Oh Jerusalem, luminous city of prophets
The shortest path between heaven and earth!
Jerusalem, you of the myriad minarets,
become a beautiful little girl with burned fingers.
City of the Virgin, your eyes are sad.
Shady oasis where the Prophet passed,
the stones of your streets grow sad,
the towers of mosques downcast.
City swathed in black, who'll ring the bells
at the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday mornings?
Who will carry toys to children on Christmas Eve?
City of sorrows, a huge tear
trembling on your eyelid,
who'll save the Bible?
Who'll save the Qur'an?
Who will save Christ?
Who will save man?
Jerusalem, beloved city of mine,
tomorrow your lemon trees will bloom,
your green stalks and branches rise up joyful,
and your eyes will laugh. Migrant pigeons
will return to your holy roofs
and children will go back to playing.
Parents and children will meet
on your shining streets,
my city, city of olives and peace.
—Translated by Sharif Elmusa and Naomi Shihab Nye
From BEFORE THERE IS NOWHERE TO STAND: PALESTINE ISRAEL POETS RESPOND TO THE STRUGGLE. Ed. By Joan Dobbie and Grace Beeler. Sandpoint ID: Lost Horse Press, 2012. Available from Barnes and Noble.
". . . lay back against the shoulder of familiar habits . . ." (Walid Khazindar)
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Homes seen from main street in Shufat. (Photo: Harold Knight, Nov. 5, 2015)
| EU CONDEMNS ISRAELI DEMOLITIONS IN SHUAFAT REFUGEE CAMP
The EUROPEAN UNION on Saturday evening condemned Israel's demolition of around 20 structures in Shuafat refugee camp in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday, as well as the continued Israeli settlement expansion in the city. ___The demolitions were part of the Israeli municipality's new policy of extending the reach of municipal enforcement to refugee camps in Jerusalem. ___"The policy of settlement construction and expansion in East Jerusalem continues to undermine the possibility of a viable two-state solution, with Jerusalem as the future capital of both states, which is the only realistic way to achieve a just and lasting peace," said Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson of EU's High Representative Federica Mogherini. More . . .
. . . . Related JORDANIAN initiative launched to highlight Gaza siege
. . . . Related Al-Malki meets JAPANESE counterpart at the Mediterranean Dialogues
. . . . Related Palestine and TURKEY sign agreement on women's empowerment
. . . . . Istanbul summit seeks to empower family in age of self
. . . . Related RUSSIA offers to mediate between Palestinians and Israel
| COMMISSION SOUNDS ALARM OVER ISRAEL'S JUDAIZATION SCHEMES AROUND AQSA
The Commission of Scholars and Preachers in Occupied Jerusalem has warned of the repercussions of Israel's violations and Judaization schemes beneath and around holy al-Aqsa Mosque. ___The commission said in a statement that Israel's so-called "biblical gardens", "Holy Basin", and "Biblical Paths" have dangerous upshots on Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque. ___The statement warned of an Israeli scheme of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians living in Batn al-Hawa neighborhood, in Silwan, south of al-Aqsa Mosque, as part of the so-called "Biblical gardens" project. More . . .
Homes just outside wall of Shufat Refugee Camp (Photo: Harold Knight, Nov. 5, 2015)
| IN VIDEO – ISRAELI FORCES DETAIN JERUSALEM GOVERNOR FOR 2ND TIME
Israeli forces detained the Palestinian Governor of Jerusalem, Adnan Ghaith, on Sunday morning, after raiding his home in the Silwan neighborhood, in occupied East Jerusalem. ___Local sources confirmed that following Ghaith's detention, Israeli forces transferred him to an interrogation center in Jerusalem City. ___It is noteworthy that this is Ghaith's second detention in less than a month. More . . .
. . . . Related Minors among 9 detained by Israeli forces
. . . . Related Israeli forces surround, attack high school in East Jerusalem
. . . . Related Israeli settlers uproot dozens of olive trees in West Bank village
. . . . Related IOF causes damages to shops near Nablus
| 'I THOUGHT I KNEW ABOUT PALESTINE, UNTIL I SAW THE OCCUPATION FIRST HAND'
Film director Toomas Järvet discusses Rough Stage ahead of its screening at the London Palestine Film Festival on 27 November. [. . . .] As far as director Järvet is concerned, the essence of the film is very simple; how to stay true to what you believe in and what you want to achieve no matter what the obstacles are in life. "The ideas and problems the film talks about are very common and universal," he insists. More . . .
NOTICES FROM ORGANIZATIONS. . . .
| THE JERUSALEM FUND – PALESTINE DIABETES INSTITUTE APPEAL
[. . . .] Now that the US administration has withheld financial support to the Palestinian Authority, to Jerusalem hospitals, and to UNRWA, it has made an already tough situation much worse. The vulnerable diabetic patients may be facing more complications. Your donation at this time will ensure that the PDI will continue to provide valuable services to these patients. ___Life in the West Bank and Gaza is challenging at every turn, and things have reached a crisis point. With the new developments, it is certain to get worse. Your contribution targeted to the PDI program will make a difference in the lives of these patients. Please contribute generously to the extent that you can, as your donation will help Palestinians stay healthier and productive. Donate . . .
"HOUSES," BY WALID KHAZINDAR
The cloud of migrations in his eyes,
and in the leather briefcase the book, the pencil, the family photograph
The rust of benches on his hands, the rust of bannisters and doorknobs,
the rust of handshakes on his hands.
The briefcase propped against the wall—
will he take out his souvenirs first, or will he
Like a magician take out a country:
a house,
a street,
a capital.
He closed his eye, lay back against the shoulder of familiar habits.
He will not make friends with another vase,
he will not confess to a bed that will blow up in the next war,
he will not make tea or sing,
He will pace back and forth for a long time between the porch and the kitchen
and he will listen hard for a sound coming from the garden gate.
But there is only the crunching of leaves under feet
going on;
there is nothing but the hum of talk in the houses next door.
–Translated by Lena Jayyusi and W.S. Merwin
—From ANTHOLOGY OF MODERN PALESTINIAN LITERATURE. Ed. Salma Khadra Jayyusi. New York: Columbia University Press, 1992. Available from Columbia University Press.
". . . Rise, throw off the veil of shame none can justify . . ." (Diab Rabie)
(Note: Today's posting responds to the Israeli court ruling in "Context" and presents background on the history and progress of removal of Palestinians from Jerusalem.)
Palestinians Mourn Neighborhood Razed by Israel in Shadow of Western Wall
after 1967 Six-Day War. Forward . . .
. . . . Context Israeli court approves eviction of 100 Palestinian families from Silwan
. . . . Context Experts: Occupation seeks to establish a 50km settlement belt in Jerusalem
| JEWISH SETTLEMENTS IN THE ISRAELI OCCUPIED STATE OF PALESTINE UNDERMINING AUTHENTIC RESOLUTION OF THE ISRAELI PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
By Jad Isaac (general director of the Applied Research Institute Jerusalem)
A tour of the West Bank or a look at its geopolitical map reveals the extent of Israel's colonization strategy and how the settlements regime is undermining the two-state solution. The ongoing fragmentation of Palestinian land and communities . . . house demolitions and the confiscation of private property, are making the two-state solution far-fetched, if not impossible. ___When the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) engaged the peace process with Israel with the signing of the first Oslo Accord on Sept. 13, 1993, the Palestinian people assumed that a Palestinian state would emerge within five years' time on the land occupied by Israel on June 5, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. More . . .
. . . . Related Israeli Settlements— Interactive Map (The Washington Institute for Near East Policy)
. . . . Related Israel's settlements: 50 years of land theft explained
| NAKBA MEMORICIDE: GENOCIDE STUDIES AND THE ZIONIST/ISRAELI GENOCIDE OF PALESTINE – Journal of Holy Land and Palestine Studies
By Rashed, Haifa; Short, Damien; Docker, John
ABSTRACT: This essay furthers the debate on the Palestinian case as it relates to Genocide Studies, questioning the lack of substantive discussion of this case to date in traditional Genocide Studies fora. It reemphasises the importance of the settler-colonial dimension to Zionist settlement in Palestine, which, it argues, has so far not been explored sufficiently. The paper suggests that the 'Nakba' of 1948, which was based on appropriation of the land of Palestine without its people, comprising massacres, physical destruction of villages, appropriation of land, property and culture, can be seen as an ongoing process and not merely a historical event. More . . .
| NEO-ZIONISM AND PALESTINE: THE UNVEILING OF SETTLER-COLONIAL PRACTICES IN MAINSTREAM ZIONISM – Journal of Holy Land and Palestine Studies
By Amal Jamal (Department of Political Science Tel Aviv University)
ABSTRACT: This article examines the rise and key characteristics of Neo-Zionist political thought in Israel and its relationship with mainstream Zionist thought. It argues that despite the radical and repulsive discourses of Neo-Zionism and the critique expressed by liberal Zionists towards it, the former has always been embodied in classical Zionism. The justifications provided by Neo-Zionists are based on principles propagated by central leaders of mainstream Zionism. Utilising new perspectives in Settler-Colonial Studies, the article demonstrates how both strands encapsulate the Zionist continuum and continuous expansionist drive for new settlements in Palestine based on 'Biblical right' of Jews over the land of Palestine. Both advocate supremacist, exclusivist, and volkish rights for Jews with disastrous consequences for the indigenous people of Palestine. The convictions and practices of the Neo-Zionists in the post 1967 period help unveil the camouflaged motivations, justifications and practices of mainstream expansionist Zionism. More . . .
. . . . Related Israel's Treatment of the Arabs in the Occupied Territories (1976/77)
| PLO ASHRAWI CONDEMNS ISRAEL'S DEMOLITION OF SHOPS IN SHU'FAT
Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hanan Ashrawi, condemned on Thursday the demolition by Israeli authorities of at least twenty Palestinian-owned shops and structures in the Shu'fat refugee camp in occupied East Jerusalem. ___"Israel's strategy of ethnically cleansing the Palestinians from occupied East Jerusalem has become an official policy," Ashrawi said in a press release. ___She continued, "With its deliberate intent of illegally eradicating the Palestinian identity, presence, narrative and history from the occupied city and replacing the indigenous population with extremist Jewish settlers, Israel has escalated its efforts to carry out the demolitions of Palestinian homes, businesses and structures throughout occupied Jerusalem." More . . .
| (History) MAMLUK BUILDINGS BEARING THE NAMES OF FAMILIES OF JERUSALEM
The Old City of Jerusalem is characterized by its distinctive architecture since the Ayyubid period, during which dozens of unique buildings were built, including the so-called "Al-Hawsh", a Mamluk residential complex with several families residing in. ___The researcher in the history of Jerusalem, Robin Abu Shamsieh, told the Palestinian Information Center that Al-Hawshs in Jerusalem were characterized by a distinctive architectural style, called palaces, and a number of them still exist until today, carrying the names of the families of Jerusalem such as Shihabi, Danf, and Al-Hilou. They were also characterized by arches, domes and long corridors. More . . .
. . . . Related A familiar invasion: Settlers take another mountain top, soldiers follow, and Palestinians demonstrate for their rights
"SWEARING BY YOUR JERUSALEM," BY DIAB RABIE
The nightingale stopped singing and mourned the lost land;
It wandered into spaces where winds held command.
Tired by many nights of flight, it took its rest,
But not at wondrous sites or near a female breast.
It once rejoiced in singing, now it merely cries
All night till morning, and it will not shut its eyes.
Memories with bleeding wounds cried out in disgust:
How could you leave the country and abandon your trust.
Your trees shade strangers who oppress and occupy.
Rise, throw off the veil of shame none can justify.
Can the oppressed despise sharp swords and keep their pride?
Face daily insults silently and step aside?
You will regain your land only by sword and spear;
With their help people will see justice reappear.
Youth came into this world to battle with their hands;
Brook no pollution in this holiest of lands.
I swear by "Your Jerusalem," maimed Palestine,
That Arab flags will wave above you for all time.
Translated by George Khoury and Edward Morin. This poem was published in the Arabic language newspaper, Sameer, in New York City one month after the UN resolution in 1947 to divide Palestine.
Diab Rabie (1922-2010), born in Palestine, was a newspaperman assigned to New York. He was prevented by the Israelis from reentering his homeland and settled in North Carolina. His poems were published in major Arabic newspapers and magazines around the world throughout his life. His collected poems, Shetharat El-Rabie were edited by George Khoury and published before his death (The Birzeit Society, 2010).
From BEFORE THERE IS NOWHERE TO STAND. PALESTINE/ISRAEL POETS RESPOND TO THE STRUGGLE. Ed. Joan Dobbie & Grace Beeler. Sandport, Idaho: Lost Horse Press, 2012.) Available from Barnes and Noble.
Al Ahli Arab Hospital has been ministering in Gaza City since 1882. The institution was founded by the Church of England's Church Mission Society. (Photo: Mary Frances Schjonberg/Episcopal News Service)
| ISRAEL TO EVICT 700 PALESTINIANS FROM SILWAN
The Israeli Supreme Court yesterday rejected a petition submitted by 104 Palestinians against claims by a right-wing Israeli organization paving the way for 700 Palestinians to be forced from their homes, Haaretz reported. ___The 700 Palestinians, who make up 70 families, have been going through a legal battle to protect their right to remain in their homes since 2002. Last June, lawyers for the occupation admitted that the process by which settlers organization Ateret Cohanim received rights to the land was flawed. In spite of this, the judge ruled in favor of the settlers' rights to siege the area. ___Ateret Cohanim aims to take over Palestinian properties in occupied East Jerusalem and transfer then to Israeli settlers. The ownership claims were based on arguments of the properties' situation before the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. Palestinian house deeds were transferred to the Benvenisti Trust by Israel's Justice Ministry in 2002 claiming it purchased the land in the late 1800s to settle Jews arriving in Palestine from Yemen. More . . .
. . . . Related Experts: Occupation seeks to establish a 50km settlement belt in JERUSALEM
. . . . Related Palestinian family left homeless after demolition in LOD CITY
. . . . Related Israel demolishes Palestinian family home in NEGEV
. . . . Related Israeli forces demolish Palestinian carwash in HEBRON
| CABINET CONDEMNS ISRAELI DECISION TO EXPEL PALESTINIANS FROM THEIR HOMES IN JERUSALEM The Palestinian cabinet condemned on Thursday the Israeli decision to evacuate 28 dunums of Palestinian land in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in occupied Jerusalem, home to more than 500 Palestinians, despite all documents proving the Palestinian ownership of these lands. ___It said in a statement issued at the conclusion of the weekly cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah that the government also condemned the Israeli Supreme Court's approval of the demolition of the TAHADI FIVE SCHOOL IN BEI T TA'MUR VILLAGE, near BETHLEHEM, the demolition of shops in SHUFAT REFUGEE CAMP IN JERUSALEM and the forced break-in into dozens of houses and shops in DEIR AL-GHUSOUN TOWN, NORTH OF TULKARM in the north of the West Bank. ___"The Cabinet emphasized that all such decisions are clear attempts to undermine the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and the role of the Palestinian Government," said the statement. More . . .
| HOW CAN GAZA'S CONTAMINATED WATER CATASTROPHE BE SOLVED?
By Sandy Tolan
[. . . .] if the Gaza Strip truly becomes "uninhabitable" by 2020, as the UN and humanitarian groups warn, it will be largely because of the utter collapse of the system for delivering safe drinking water and properly disposing of disease-causing sewage. ___Because of Gaza's water and sewage catastrophe, medical experts are now seeing sharp increases in waterborne and foodborne diseases . . . [. . . .] And doctors in Gaza's hospitals now report increased cases of paediatric cancer. ___For years these torments seemed sealed off from the outside world by layers of fences, locked gates, patrolling Israeli drones and warplanes, and international disdain and indifference. ___Now, finally, from Washington to European capitals, and even to the Israeli security infrastructure in Tel Aviv, alarm bells are going off, warning that something must be done to prevent the water catastrophe in Gaza. . . More . . .
| AHLI ARAB HOSPITAL IN GAZA CITY
In the midst of a steady stream of news and photos from Gaza over the past ten days – bombed buildings, burning buses, terrified children, fragile cease-fire agreements – there was one story that didn't get widely reported. ___On November 9, the 25 year-old hot water system at Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City suddenly collapsed. This urgent situation caused an immediate shut down of the water supply to the entire facility. ___The result? No drinking water, no pressurized water for sterilization of medical equipment and surgical instruments, no laundry services. No water, period. All scheduled surgeries were cancelled, and staff continued to treat patients under dire circumstances . . . Your generosity gets Ahli Hospital through an emergency Donate . . .
". . . being caught―between the ugliest and the finest . . ." (Samih al-Qasim)
(Illegal Israeli Gush Etzion Settlement above
Tent of Nations near Nahalin Village, Bethlehem Governate.
Photo: Harold Knight, November 6, 2015.)
SELECTED NEWS OF THE DAY. . . .
ARAB JOINT LIST DEMANDS EU TO CONDEMN ISRAEL FOR 'NATIONALITY LAW'
Arab members of the Israeli Knesset, of the Joint Arab List, demanded that the European Union should condemn Israel as a result of approving the controversial "Nationality Law." ___A number of Arab MK's will be leaving to Brussels . . . ___MK Jamal Zahalka, leader of the Balad political party, said "We are going to Brussels to ask Europe remain faithful to its principles regarding the rights of minorities and human rights . . . They have declared war on us and on our rights through the Nationality Law. We have the right to defend ourselves by using the international community as well." More . . .
PALESTINIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY CALLS FOR COOPERATION TO DOCUMENT SETTLER VIOLATIONS
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called for holding a meeting soon with all official and non-official institutions to protect the rights of Palestinian citizens against Israeli settler violations. ___It aims to speed up the registration and documentation of each violation to file a lawsuit against Israel as an occupying power . . . ___"It is no longer sufficient to issue statements condemning these violations because they are not deterring the occupation authorities from stopping their repressive and arbitrary measures," the ministry said in a statement. More . . .
Related . . . Extremist Settlers Assaulted Four Palestinians In Nablus
IOF KIDNAPS 10 PALESTINIANS IN WEST BANK CAMPAIGNS
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Monday arrested 10 Palestinian citizens in raid campaigns launched in the West Bank and Jerusalem. ___Israeli occupation army said in a statement Monday morning that six of the detained Palestinians are involved in popular resistance attacks against Israeli targets. ___The statement noted that the IOF soldiers were able to seize a weapon in a Palestinian house in Tulkarem and confiscate thousands of shekels in Qalqilya that are used to fund resistance operations. More . . .
Related . . . 6 Gaza Fishermen Arrested By Israeli Navy At Nightfall
Related . . . IOFF Kidnapped Two Youths From Badou Village, Occupied Jerusalem
Related . . . Injuries And Arrests, And Demolishing A Commercial Establishment In Silwan
'IF UNRWA LEAVES, WE WON'T SURVIVE' — REFUGEES BRACE FOR HARD TIMES AS US ENDS AID
Yumna Patel
On Saturday morning [Sept. 1], millions of Palestinian refugees woke up to the news that UNRWA . . . was one step closer to the brink of collapse. . . . 5 million Palestinian refugees — the descendants of those who were forcibly expelled from their homes when Israel was created in 1948 — [. . . .] Nagham Al-Jaf, 43, originally from Iraqi Kurdistan, has lived in Aida camp for the better part of 25 years. Her husband is the child of refugees from the Jerusalem-area village of Deir Aban. [. . . .] "If UNRWA leaves its hands from the camp, and from the schools, we won't be able to survive, not at all," al-Jaf said. More . . .
TOP ACADEMICS AND SCIENTISTS OPPOSE CONFERENCE IN ISRAELI SETTLEMENT
[. . . .] In an open letter published in the Guardian this weekend, 15 of the world's top academics and science professionals wrote that holding a three-day science convention [at Ariel University] in West Bank would be an outright violation of international law. ___"We are writing to express our view that Ariel University in the occupied West Bank is the wrong venue for a conference on cosmology and particle physics . . . . Human Rights Watch has noted that Ariel's 'development is inseparable from a history of continuous dispossession of Palestinians from their land and restrictions on their freedom of movement.'" More . . .
AMERICAN MUSICIAN SHLOHMO CANCELS ISRAEL CONCERT
American electronic musician Shlohmo took it to social media to announce that he will not be going to Israel to participate in the Meteor Festival, citing Israel's human rights atrocities as a reason. [. . . .] "Sorry to the fans I'm letting down and to the festival staff but supporting the oppressed thru my absence is more important to me especially after the government's recent human rights atrocities," he wrote. ___"I had said no to playing there for years and the only reason I could find to say yes was if I were to donate my fee to Gaza relief. But after much dialogue I found it to be a more important statement to say no all together . . . . More . . .
AMERICAN NEAR EAST REFUGEE AID (ANERA)
2018 50th Anniversary Dinner: Where Hope Finds A Way
Come take a journey through five decades of ANERA's work in Palestine and Lebanon. Together, we'll also lay the foundation for delivering future impactful programs and building better lives so hope finds its way. More . . .
"THE UGLIEST OF WORDS," BY SAMIH AL-QASIM
What should I do with the narcissus?
The apricot?
The crowns of rugged trees?
What should I do with the finest
of my wildflowers? What?
What should I do with the strongest, fiercest,
and cruelest wild flowers and thorns?
What should I do with the strongest
of English words?
Foreigner?
The fiercest of French traits:
Etrangé?*
The cruelest of German blows:
Ausländer?*
The ugliest of Hebrew terms:
Oivim.*
The most horrible sound in Arabic:
Kuffar.*
What should I do with my pain
over my ignorance of Sanskrit
and Esperanza?
My fondness for wildflowers
runs deep.
with the fence of fire
and with my being caught―
between the ugliest and the finest?
–Trans. by Nazih Kassis
*Etrangé: Stranger
*Ausländer: Outlander/Foreigner
*Oivim: Enemies
*Kuffar: Infidels
From Al-Qasim, Samih. Sadder than Water: New & Selected Poems. Nazih Kassis, Trans. (Jerusalem: Ibis Editions, 2006.)
". . . my people's tragedy Has turned to farce . . ." (Samih Al-Qasim)
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❶ Japan deplores Israel's approval of 3000 settlement units in West Bank
Background: "The Last Colonialist: Israel In The Occupied Territories Since 1967." Independent Review
. . . . . ❶ ― (ᴀ) Germany Warns of 'One-state Reality', Slams Israel Settlement Expansion
. . . . . ❶ ― (ᴃ) Grants to Israeli settlements could breach UK law, Charity Commission warns
❷ Extremist settlers attack residents in Hebron's Tel Rumeida, threaten to close [YOUTH AGAINST SETTLEMENTS] office
❸ Israel to demolish homes in Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood
❹ POETRY by Samih Al-Qasim
❶ JAPAN DEPLORES ISRAEL'S APPROVAL OF 3000 SETTLEMENT UNITS IN WEST BANK NEIGHBORHOOD
Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA
Oct. 22, 2017 The Government of Japan deeply deplored Israel's approval of plans for the construction of about 3,000 housing units in settlements in the West Bank despite repeated calls from the international community including Japan for freezing such activities, foreign Press Secretary Norio Maruyama said in a press release.
___The release was issued following reports that Israel has stepped up plans to build almost 3000 new housing units in settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. MORE . . .
Reuveny, Rafael.
"The Last Colonialist: Israel In The Occupied Territories Since 1967."
Independent Review 12.3 (2008): 325-374.
During the past five hundred years, three primary types of colonies have been established: colonies of exploitation, colonies of settlement, and colonies of contested settlement. Colonies of exploitation, the large majority, overworked natives in labor intensive sectors and did not include many settlers. In colonies of settlement, the settlers became the majority and gained full control. In Spanish America, for example, settlers intermarried with the local elites, killed many natives, and enslaved others, and in British North America and Australia, settlers ousted the natives and decimated them demographically, turning them into a small minority in the land they had previously inhabited. Some of these settler societies also imported slaves from Africa. In colonies of contested settlement in Africa and Asia, many settlers went to live in the colonized lands, but they remained a minority rejected by the natives.
[. . . .] Recent settler actions in the West Bank city of Hebron and the former settlement of Homesh provide additional insight. Seeking to gain control over Hebron's old city, settlers have attacked Palestinians since 2001, playing a key role in driving out 15,000 to 20,000 Palestinian residents and 1,500 to 1,700 Palestinian businesses from the city. Settlers also have often attacked verbally and physically the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel sent to enforce order. In early 2007, settlers took over a large Palestinian house in Hebron and returned to Homesh, from which the government had removed them during 2005.
[. . . .] In line with historical colonial examples, Israeli settlers have often built settlements, so-called outposts, without state approval. By 2007, some two thousand settlers lived in about one hundred outposts, seizing 75 percent of their lands from Palestinians. Some Israeli governments have promised to remove outposts and have even removed a few, but all the governments have essentially accepted them after the fact. FULL ARTICLE.
Oct 20 2017 The German government has condemned the latest steps taken by Israeli authorities to expand settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory.
___In a statement released by the German Foreign Office yesterday, Berlin noted how "plans to construct almost 3,000 additional housing units in the West Bank were adopted this week".
___The German government stated it "would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the fact that it will not recognize any changes to the June 4, 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those agreed by the parties through negotiations". MORE . . .
Al Hourriah Magazine (Freedom)
Oct. 22, 2017 The Charity Commission has warned that making grants to Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) could potentially constitute a breach of the Geneva Conventions Act of 1957, in a significant hardening of the Commission's approach to the issue.
___It is understood to be the first time that the Charity Commission has specifically cited the 1957 Act in communication with a charity regarding Israel and oPt.
___The new statement from the Commission comes in response to questions about UK Toremet, a charity which, as revealed by Middle East Monitor in September 2015, is acting as a conduit for donations to Israeli settlements in the oPt.
___Settlements are considered a serious violation of international law, a position held by the United Nations Security Council, the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention, and the British government, among others. MORE . . .
❷ EXTREMIST SETTLERS ATTACK RESIDENTS IN HEBRON'S TEL RUMEIDA, THREATEN TO CLOSE YAS OFFICE
Palestine News Network – PNN
Oct. 22, 2017 Israeli settlers on Sunday attacked the neighbourhood of Tel Rumeida in the old city of Hebron, where they raided Palestinian's properties under claims that an Israeli settler was injured last night by a stone.
___The settlers attacked residents of the neighborhood, destroyed the property of the citizens and their homes, where they threw rocks, broke the windows, threatened residents and were cussing them.
___The settlers renewed demands to close the YOUTH AGAINST SETTLEMENTS HEADQUARTERS in the area, accusing the movement of being the main instigator of the attacks on settlers [. . . .] Israeli soldiers prevented Palestinian journalists from the Palestinian and international media from covering settler attacks. A group of Israeli soldiers prevented journalists and threatened them to make them leave the area. MORE . . .
❸ ISRAEL TO DEMOLISH HOMES IN JERUSALEM'S SILWAN NEIGHBORHOOD Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA
Oct. 22, 2017 Israeli forces on Sunday notified a number of Palestinians from Silwan neighborhood, in occupied East Jerusalem, about their intention to demolish their homes, according to local sources.
___WAFA correspondent said staff from the Israeli municipality of West Jerusalem backed by a police escort broke into Silwan and handed over notices to a number of local citizens informing them about the municipality's intent to demolish their homes, under the pretext of construction without a permit.
___Over the years, the Israeli municipality of Jerusalem has demolished hundreds of Palestinian-owned homes in the city for lack of a construction permit. The municipality claims that compared to the Jewish population, it receives a disproportionately low number of permit applications from Palestinian communities. MORE . . .
While the earthworm is satiated, devouring God's food!
Into the granaries of the usurper!
The ancient springs
When the almond and the olive have turned to timber
And in the streets walks a beggar, holding a hat,
Our roots are still alive.
Samih Al-Qasim
From THE PALESTINIAN WEDDING: A BILINGUAL ANTHOLOGY OF CONTEMPORARY PALESTINIAN RESISTANCE POETRY. Ed. and Trans. A. M. Elmessiri. Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2011. Reprint from Three Continents Press, Inc., 1982. Available from Palestine Online Store.
". . . This special relationship with native lands is critical to formulating the status and rights . . ." (Yousef Jabareen)
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Wall and church, Acre (Photo source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akko_Walls_%26_Church.jpg ― Arkadi voller)
❶ . Israel is keen to evict Palestinians of Acre
Background: "The Arab-Palestinian Community In Israel: A Test Case For Collective Rights Under International Law." George Washington International Law Review
❷ . Israeli forces deliver 13 demolition notices to Palestinian neighborhood in Jerusalem
❸ . East Jerusalem: Israeli Strategy Explored in New Video
❹ . West Bank demolitions displace 1,500 Palestinians in 2016
❶. ISRAEL IS KEEN TO EVICT PALESTINIANS OF ACRE
Jenny Nyman
Palestinians of the Old City of Acre in northern Israel face continuous, intensifying struggle against Israeli displacement plans.
___As the Palestinian identity and heritage of the Old City are gradually obscured, local residents are forced to leave in order to make way for wealthy investors and tourism projects.
___Located on the Mediterranean coast in northern Israel, the port city of Acre is one of the oldest in the region, with evidence of continuous settlement dating back as far as 4,000 years.
___Due to its rich history, combining Arab, Crusader and Ottoman heritage, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001. More. . . Heritage site . . .
Related: Shoval, Noam. "Street-Naming, Tourism Development And Cultural Conflict: The Case Of The Old City Of Acre/Akko/Akka." Transactions Of The Institute Of British Geographers 38.4 (2013): 612-626. Article . . .
JABAREEN, YOUSEF T. "The Arab-Palestinian Community In Israel: A Test Case For Collective Rights Under International Law." George Washington International Law Review 47.3 (2015): 449-480.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 13 September, 2007
[. . . .] Palestinians currently living in historical Palestine . . . live under three different legal and political systems. These groups are: (1) stateless Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza under a mixture of Israeli military rule and self-rule; (2) Palestinian Jerusalemites, or Palestinian residents of Israeli-occupied and annexed East Jerusalem; and (3) Palestinians living in Israel—minority citizens in Israel since the 1948 war. . . .
___Arab-Palestinians . . . have consistently resided in three main geographical areas within Israel: the Galilee and Triangle regions in the north and center of the country and the Naqab in the south. . . in about seventy towns and villages, which are entirely Arab; the remainder reside in several mixed Arab-Jewish cities, primarily Haifa, Acre, al-Led, Ramleh, and Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Legally, Israel defines itself as a "Jewish and democratic" state. However, nearly one-fifth of Israel's citizens belong to the Palestinian national group, with their own ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic characteristics.
[. . . .] the 2007 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. . . supports . . . preservation and development of the groups' identity, political participation, the right to autonomy and self-definition, and historical rights. . . . [It] emphasizes the additional need for land rights and similar historical rights. This parallels one of the defining features of indigenous peoples, as opposed to other minorities, in their connection to specific geographic regions. Indeed, they may view their indigenousness through their historical relationship with and attachment to these lands. . . . This special relationship with native lands is critical to formulating the status and rights of such groups, from both a moral and international legal perspective . . . .
___In addition, land use and the right to such lands . . . are often prerequisites for the fulfillment of other rights including those of a cultural or religious nature. Therefore, one of the key factors motivating indigenous groups to fight for land rights and to gain access to traditional lands is to enable full realization of their group-based rights.
[. . . .] Land rights, as conceptualized by the 2007 Declaration, are closely intertwined with historical rights, past grievances, past compensation, redress, and restorative justice. Accordingly, land is the primary vehicle for addressing all of these issues . . .
[. . . .] One of the defining features of indigenous peoples, as opposed to other minorities such as immigrants, is their connection to a specific geographic area . . .
❷. ISRAELI FORCES DELIVER 13 DEMOLITION NOTICES TO PALESTINIAN NEIGHBORHOOD IN JERUSALEM
Israeli Jerusalem municipality crews escorted by armed Israeli forces raided the al-Bustan neighborhood of the village of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem on Friday and delivered 13 demolition notices for several residential structures.
___Activist and member of the Committee for the Defense of Silwan Properties Fakhri Abu Diyab told Ma'an that municipality crews handed 13 demolition notices to several families in al-Bustan neighborhood.
___Abu Diyab noted that the houses slated for demolition were built tens of years ago, and are home to more than 100 Palestinians, including women and children. More . . .
Al-Jazzar Mosque, Old City and fortified Town of Acre (Photo: UNESCO Heritage Site web page)
International Middle East Media Center – IMEMC
A new video released by the Negotiations Affairs Department, titled "East Jerusalem: Israel's Colonial Project Unraveled," declares that Israel's policy in the city, since the 1967 occupation, is three fold: creating a Jewish majority, reducing Palestinian presence and isolating East Jerusalem and dividing it from its West Bank parts.
___According to WAFA, the 2:43-minute documentary describes the policy as one of "special colonial segregation enforced by Israel's settlement enterprise." More . . .
Natasha Roth
Israel ramped up its practice of demolishing Palestinian structures in the West Bank this year, destroying more than twice as many as it did in 2015. More . . .


Lithuania is in for a hot day on Saturday with a risk of hail and squalls in places, the country's Hydrometeorological Service said.
Saturday's forecast calls for variable cloudiness at night, with showers and thunderstorms possible in places. Nighttime lows will reach 15-20C in much of the country.
It will remain partly cloudy during the day, with thunder showers expected across the country. There is a chance of hail and squalls in places, with winds gusting to 15-20 meters per second. Temperatures will climb up to 26-31C in much of the country, but it will be somewhat cooler in western districts, at 20-25C.
Sunday will bring more rain and much cooler temperatures, with nighttime lows at 12-17C and daytime highs at 18-19C.
The cool and rainy weather will continue into the start of next week.


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This 21" wooden skateboard is made for fans of Frozen! The graphics on both sides of the board feature the sisters from Arendelle, Anna and Elsa.
A stylish drawn Elsa in Snow Queen mode is featured on the top of the board. The bottom has both sisters with an icy background.
This wooden board has a sturdy 9-layer maple deck. The board provides a smooth ride with PVC-injected wheels with nylon bearings.
This Frozen-themed skateboard is designed for riders aged 5 to 10 years and will support up to 100 lbs.


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'Hear My Voice' is a three-year creative drama and storytelling project enabling children to develop confidence in using language, to tell their own original stories and to express their feelings and passions. We have been working with primary and secondary school pupils aged 5-12 years in Nurture groups, with the older pupils being trained as story and drama facilitators for younger pupils. During the final term of the project older pupils create a book of stories, artwork and photos and a resource pack has been created for teachers.
Hear My Voice employs a range of drama techniques to develop children's self-expression and confidence and enable a sense of achievement. This project nurtures the imagination of pupils, listens without judgement, amplifies their voices, builds their confidence and develops their emotional resilience for the future.
The whole project will last three years (2017 – 2020) and involve a total of 12 schools from six different Learning Communities in Glasgow. After three years over 500 people will have benefited from the project.
"Child X has matured – his language and confidence have developed as the project went along." (Nurture Teacher)
"I enjoyed every bit of the project and loved seeing the photos from the sessions." (Participant)
"My son enjoyed playing the games and making new friends. His confidence has grown a lot, especially when I hear him reading. Well done." (Parent)
"Child B enjoyed working collaboratively with the older children. She was shy at first but soon came out of her shell. Her confidence increased tenfold." (Nurture Teacher)
"I enjoyed the project. I liked getting to work with the primary school pupils. I enjoyed planning the joint sessions because we got to choose what we were doing. It was good to work in a different way to normal." (Pupil)
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Cleeves Primary School and Hillpark Secondary School
St Timothy's Primary School and St Andrew's High School
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Electrical experiments were all the rage in the eighteenth century. Before the invention of electric bulbs, batteries, or currents, the vivid light of electric sparks was employed to stage spectacular attractions for learned and lay audiences. This talk will illuminate the connections between the first uses of electricity in medicine and the fashionable performances that literally electrified audience members and their bodies.
Members and students with ID, free; non-members $15. The Museum is open at 6:20 pm. Reservations required.
Contact Kate Dzikiewicz at 203-413-6747 or KDzikiewicz@Brucemuseum.org for more information or questions.


Lately I've been getting into smoothies. Specifically, making smoothies for breakfast. There's been an endless supply of fruit in my fridge for the past few days and I thought I'd take advantage of it. It's been a delicious venture so far.
The nicest thing about having a smoothie as my breakfast is not having to think about/make time for breakfast the morning of. I whip up the smoothie the night before, pop it in my fridge overnight, then I can just grab it and go the next morning and drink it on the bus. It's been really nice. My problem with breakfast was that cereal never filled me up, nor did oatmeal, and I didn't have time to make anything more substantial. I know what you're thinking, just get up earlier, but the mornings I'm rushing are the mornings where I already have to get up super early. So a prepared breakfast is nice, and smoothies are one of the few things that last the night, without needing reheating (or being gross when reheated).
Plus, of course, smoothies are delicious. I've made myself berry smoothies, strawberry and banana ones, and they have all been yummy-scrumboes. I've found a recipe for a green tea blueberry smoothie I really want to try, so I look forward to making that.
I want smoothies that are on the healthy side, yummy tasting, but not complicated to make with a long list of ingredients. Simple is best.
So here's to indulging in a lot more smoothalicious smoothies!


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I have been given the amazing opportunity to travel to Calcutta, India for a mission trip. I must raise $1900.00 in order to cover my airfare. Thank you for assistance!!
Tati (Min Pin, 3.5 years old) was hit by a car Thursday night. The driver took off. She was kept in hospital for 3 days. She currently has no use of her left legs. Please help donate toward her hospital bills.
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KwaNobuhle spaza shop owner wrestled with suspects, caught one and seized firearm
A spaza shop owner from KwaNobuhle, in Uitenhage, managed to apprehend one of the armed robbers that had pounced on his shop and also seized a firearm as the other suspect fled.
According to police spokesperson, Sergeant Majola Nkohli, on Wednesday, at around 12:00, it is alleged that two men, one armed with a firearm and another with a knife stormed into a spaza shop in Ntakomlilo Street, KwaNobuhle.
"The two men held an assistant at gunpoint.
"It is said that an owner arrived while a robbery was in progress and wrestled with a suspect armed with a firearm near the shop entrance and managed to grab a firearm away from a suspect," he described.
"It was further said that a second suspect fled the scene on seeing that his accomplice was being overpowered.
"The suspect was arrested and minutes later, he was handed over to the police."
Sgt Nkohli said that a preliminary investigation has revealed that a recovered firearm, .22 revolver was stolen during a house robbery incident in Klapmuts, Western Cape, sometime in February this year.
"27-year-old suspect is due to appear in KwaNobuhle Magistrate's Court on Friday on charges of business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearm," he added.
"The firearm is to be sent to the forensic laboratory for ballistic tests. At this stage, a team of detectives is trying to establish whether a man is not linked with a house robbery incident in the Western Cape or any other robbery incident."


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Inafune's Kaio: King of Pirates cancelled
MCV Staff 15th March 2015	Consoles
Following a seemingly endless string of delays, Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune's upcoming 3DS title Kaio: King of Pirates has been cancelled.
Siliconera reports on publisher Marvelous's press release, which states the company lost 461 million – or around $3.8m – on the project gone sour.
Kaio was announced back in 2011 as a 3DS release scheduled to arrive in 2012. Multiple delays had pushed the title into 2014, and now here we are three months into the following year with news of the cancellation.
The game was to be based on the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and had been planned for release worldwide.
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The trade balance of Arvand Free Zone is on the way to becoming positive
Mohammad Reza Eskandari, CEO of Arvand Free Zone Organization said: The volume of investments has increased in the last year and we are moving towards a positive trade balance of Arvand Free Zone.
According to the public relations and international affairs of Arvand Free Zone Organization, Eskandari, in a television interview held on the occasion of Government Week, stated that the Islamic Council approved the Free Zones Law and the same parliament followed it and has established laws that have created limitations for these areas, and this discussion is being seriously pursued in the free zones. He stated: The parliament believes that the free zone, from our point of view, is a matter of added value, an enclosed, empty area. of residence and a positive trade balance.
Finally, referring to the horizon ahead of this region, he pointed out: from November 2021 to July 2022, the volume of permits issued for investment in the region was 2,534 billion tomans, but this balance from November 2021 to July 2022, it reached 4 thousand 146 billion Tomans, which means almost 64% more; Accordingly, all balances related to investment in the region are positive and subject to increase.
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After completing their investigation, Dallas police will recommend that the District Attorney upgrade Austin Shuffield's charges to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony, along with adding the charge of unlawfully carrying a weapon.
There were protests and activists urging the charges be upgraded, since video of 30-year-old Shuffield beating a woman went viral. He was originally charged with three misdemeanors: public intoxication, interference with an emergency call and assault.
Dallas police will send their recommendation to the district attorney for the grand jury.


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Treatment options for tendonitis
Tendons are strong, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to the bone. They are most commonly found in the elbows, wrists, heels, and knees. Through repetitive motion, an individual may damage his or her tendon and suffer from tendonitis, a painful musculoskeletal condition that occurs when a tendon is inflamed or irritated.
Construction workers are at highest risk of tendonitis. A detached tendon from the bone due to tendonitis may require surgical repair to bring back its function. For milder tendonitis, these treatment options might be prescribed:
Corticosteroids – To relieve inflammation.
Naproxen sodium or ibuprofen – To relieve pain.
Platelet-rich plasma treatment – In this treatment, a sample of your blood is obtained. Plasma and other healing elements of your blood are drawn from the sample and are then injected back into the affected area to facilitate healing.
Unfortunately, the unforeseen expenses of tendonitis treatment may put a strain on your finances. To learn more about obtaining compensation after being injured while working at a construction site in New York, speak with our legal team at Hach & Rose, LLP, by calling 866-LAWS-USA today.
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Worker injured in Manhattan parking garage collapse
According to a report from CBS New York, one worker suffered minor injuries after a parking garage that was being demolished collapsed partially.
The building, on West 57th between 11th and 12th avenue, saw its floors collapse with workers inside, according to news reports. While workers were inside digging, the floors caved in; the injured worker had been on the building's 3rd floor.
Fortunately, no other workers were injured, and the injuries of the one worker who did suffer harm were relatively minor. He "rode the three stories down and walked out of the building," according to reports. Fire Chief Dan Donoghue said the worker "was very lucky."
Not everyone is lucky when they are involved in a construction accident. In fact, you might have recently suffered from a construction accident and are now facing serious physical injuries as well as huge financial costs. But you do not have to face this situation without assistance. The attorneys of Hach & Rose, LLP, may help you fight for financial compensation. Contact us today by calling 866-LAWS-USA to learn more about your legal options.
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Impalement incidents common at NY construction sites
Impalement is among the most common injuries in construction sites across New York. In 2012, a laborer working at 4 World Trade Center fell approximately 4 to 5 feet on the ground and landed on a rebar, causing him to impale his side. In 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited four New York contractors after exposing their workers to the risk of impalement.
Impalement is often caused by rebar that has not been bent over. Unbent rebar should be guarded with proper rebar caps to reduce the risk of impalement. An effective fall protection system in the workplace could also prevent workers from landing on unprotected steel bars.
Sadly, many employers in New York fail to put in place proper measures to reduce the risk of impalement in the workplace. If you have been put at risk while on duty at a construction site in New York, our team of construction accident attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP, might be able to help you seek justice and compensation. Call us at 866-LAWS-USA to learn about taking legal action today.
When is my employer under any obligation to provide safety training?
Construction companies are legally obligated, under Section 241-6 of the New York Labor Code, to create safe construction sites and provide safety training for its employees when it cannot be reasonably expected to avoid an accident and subsequent injury otherwise. Under these circumstances, a lack of proper training would create a hazard both to the under-trained employee and his or her coworkers. As such, any construction company that fails to uphold these standards may be held liable for any resulting accident and injuries.
At Hach & Rose, LLP, our New York City construction accident attorneys are committed to protecting workers' rights in and around the New York metro area. To discuss your circumstances with one of our New York personal injury attorneys, please call our offices at 866-LAWS-USA today.
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OSHA seeks public comment for electrical safety in construction
The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) has requested public comments regarding how the construction and general industries can further protect workers from electric hazards, The Hill reported on October 30.
The request for public comments is a part of OSHA's effort to review electrical safety standards in the construction industry and other occupations to make sure workers are protected from electric hazards. OSHA's request for information has been published in the Federal Register. The public is given 60 days to send their responses.
Despite government efforts to ensure that every construction worker is protected from electrical hazards, there are still many employers and contractors who fall short when maintaining proper electric safety measures. If you believe the accident you have been involved in at a construction site in New York has been the result of a negligent employer, speak with an attorney at Hach & Rose, LLP, to learn if your situation qualifies you for a claim. Call us at 866-LAWS-USA and have your case assessed for free.
If I sustained an injury working at an unsafe work site, who may be held liable?
A property owner or general contractor will most likely be held responsible. According to New York state labor laws, specifically section 241-6, a property owner or contractor could be held accountable for any damages resulting from an injury that was caused directly by unsafe conditions at a construction work site. There are other elements that determine liability and your eligibility for financial compensation, however. Because of this, it is critical that anyone who believes that their injury resulted from the conditions of an unsafe work site to consult with an experienced construction accident attorney as soon as possible, who may be critical in the pursuit of the funds you need to recover.
The New York construction accident attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP, can help you determine who exactly may be held liable for any injury you sustained on the job. To speak with one of our attorneys today, please call our offices at 866-LAWS-USA.
Midtown Manhattan construction accident injures four people
On Friday, November 1, four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries near Broadway when the paneling of a West 40th Street building collapsed.
Debris flew as a poorly-secured plywood fence fell on top of three people walking near the intersection of 41st Street and 7th Avenue. The fence was being used as an enclosure to a restaurant's renovation site.
Earlier that day, city officials from the Department of Buildings reminded all builders, contractors, and property owners to take extra precautions when securing construction sites as wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour were expected in the area.
Construction work is potentially hazardous to workers, especially when an employer is negligent. If you have been injured in New York City due to poor construction conditions, contact Hach & Rose, LLP at 866-LAWS-USA to learn about your legal options for pursuing compensation.
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اولین باری نیست که وبلاگی رو شروع می‌کنم. اما اولین باره که دلیل‌م فقط و فقط دسترسی نداشتن به وردپرس هست. و این یعنی این وبلاگ چیز جدید تری نسبت به قبلی نداره و فقط آدرسش یکم عوض شده.
پ.ن. طرف همچین پست می‌نویسه انگار همه الان اینجا دارن می‌خونن! بابا آخرش ۲-۳ نفر تو گودر می‌خونن دیگه!
Thomas: And you were accepted, of course. You moved from Boston to Paris into a little apartment on the rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis. I shoed you our neighborhood, my bars, my school. I introduced you to my friends, my parents. I listened to your texts, your singing, your hopes, your desires, your music. You listened to mine. My Italian, my German, a bit of Russian. I gave you a walkman. You gave me a pillow. And one day, you kissed me. Time went by, time flew and everything seemed so easy, so simple, so free, so new, so unique. We went to the movies, we went dancing, we went shopping, we laughed, you cried, we swam, we smoked, we shaved, sometimes for no reason, or for a reason. Yes, sometimes for a reason. I brought you to the academy, I studied for my exams, I listened to your singing, to your hopes, your desires, your music. You listened to mine. We were close, so close, ever so close. We went to the movies, we swam, we laughed. You screamed, sometimes for a reason and sometimes without. Time went by, time flew. I brought you to the academy, I studied for my exams. You listened to my Italian, German, Russian, French. I studied for my exams. You screamed, sometimes for a reason. Time went by for no reason. You screamed for no reason. I studied for my exams, my exams, my exams. Time went by, you screamed, you screamed, you screamed. I went to the movies.
همه‌ش عالیه. واسه همین خواستم ببینیش. که بعید میدونم دیده باشیش. فقط ای کاش اون اپیزود Faubourg Saint-Denis رو ببینی. کافیه بری روی یک ساعت و ۲۹ دقیقه.