Halper: An unhelpful discourse on Israel
April 18, 2009
Jeff Halper | Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions
The uproar in the organized Jewish community over the prospect of my speaking in Australia is truly startling to an Israeli like me. Granted, I am very critical of Israel’s policies of Occupation and doubt whether a two-state solution is still possible given the extent of Israel’s settlements, but this hardly warrants the … [More]
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Carter Center: East Jerusalem Family Forced to Demolish Part of Own Home, Center Expert Cites Abuse of Permit System
June 30, 2009
From the roof of his family’s home in East Jerusalem within the walls of the Old City, Raed Sa’id points to the golden Dome of The Rock, which is glowing in the late-afternoon sun.
“This view is what I will miss most,” he said. Soon after, his brothers smashed the walls and ceiling of the second floor of their home to pieces.
Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem face many … [More]
Jerusalem Municipality Plans to Freeze 70% of Home Demolitions in East Jerusalem: A Step Forward
June 30, 2009A Statement from ICAHD
The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and Rabbis for Human Rights-Shomrei Mishpat welcome the Jerusalem Municipality’s announcement that it is considering a freeze on the demolition of 70% of the so-called “illegal” Palestinians homes built without a permit. The Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem himself, Yakir Segev, revealed that in 2008 only 18 permits were issued for building in the Palestinian parts of the city, home to … [More]
