Friday in Ni’lin
Every Friday, Palestinians from the village of Ni’lin organize protests against the Israeli “security/separation” barrier being built through the village. Recently, these protests have turned more violent. Israel has, for example, declared Ni’lin a closed military zone on Fridays. This means that, unless you live in Ni’lin, you’re not even allowed to enter the village [...]
Friday in Bil’in
Today, I traveled to the Palestinian village of Bil’in outside of Ramallah to photograph the weekly demonstrations against the construction of Israel’s “security/separation” barrier. The march began shortly after the Friday prayers. Palestinians from the village marched, accompanied by a few international demonstrators, through the village and up to the fenceline where the Israeli army [...]
Demonstration in al Ma’asara
Yesterday, I traveled to the Palestinian village of al Ma’asara, south of Bethlehem. For months now, Israeli peace activists and international activists have been meeting up with local Palestinians to protest the construction of Israeli settlements in the area and the proposed route of Israel’s “security/separation” wall, both of which, they say, are being built [...]
Today’s GFM Actions in Cairo
Today was the day when the Gaza Freedom March members planned to march through the Gaza Strip to the Erez crossing with Israel in the north in an effort to protest the continued international sanctions against the Palestinians living in the small coastal region. However, since the Egyptian government has denied their request to enter [...]
Demonstration at the Cairo Journalists’ Syndicate
Members of the Gaza Freedom March gathered in front of the Journalists’ Syndicate building in downtown Cairo today to protest the Egyptian government’s decision to deny them entry to the Gaza Strip. Demonstrators waved signs and chanted “Free Free Palestine” while Egyptian security in riot gear looked on. The focal point of the demonstration were [...]
