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Home demolitions in Beit Hanina executed with Volvo and Hyundai equipment

Volvo equipment was once again used by Israeli forces in home demolitions on 24 November. Volvo should follow the example of Japanese crane manufacturer Tadano. The company decided to end business with Iran because their cranes were used by the regime in the hanging of people.

Ali, released after 23 years in Israeli jails: “I have to learn life”

Ali, Palestinian political prisoner from Israel, has spent 23 years in Israeli jails. Following his release in the prisoner exchange deal, the Israeli internal security service ordered him not to leave the country for 17 years.

Veolia dumps Israel's waste in Jordan Valley and wins Israeli army contract

Veolia owns and operates Tovland Landfill, occupied Jordan Valley, where Israeli waste is dumped. Meanwhile,Veolia digs its heels deeper into the Israeli occupation by offering waste collection services to Israeli army bases in the Jordan Valley.

BDS movement's strength shown by pro-Israel groups launching defensive "BUYcott" days

Saturday, 26 November has been declared a national BDS Day of Action in the United Kingdom. This has prompted the Israel lobby in the UK to call for “BUYcutt” days, and similar tactics are underway in the US.

Jury declares Israel an apartheid state at Russell Tribunal meeting in Cape Town

The Russell Tribunal on Palestine concludes that Israel imposes a system of systematic, institutional apartheid against the Palestinian people. It also finds that Israel is involved in persecution of the Palestinian people which is a separate crime against of humanity.

Israel's cruel practice of isolation of prisoners should be banned

Solitary confinement should be banned says UN Special Rapporteur on torture. Israeli continues this cruel practice.

Edinburgh University students vote to ban G4S

Edinburgh University students’ campaign for ending business with security firm G4S because the company provides security services to Israeli prisons. Addameer publishes update on the situation of the prisoners.

Imprisoned PFLP leader Ahmad Saadat hospitalized after 20 days of hunger strike

The Israeli government and the Palestinian movement Hamas today began implementing their agreement to release 1,027 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for one captured Israeli soldier. Meanwhile, PFLP leader Ahmad Saadat has been taken to Al Ramla Prison hospital due to health complications following 20 days of hunger strike.

Prison service transfers Ameer Makhoul to Megiddo jail

Israeli Prison Service transfers Ameer Makhoul. Hunger strike by Palestinian political prisoners enters its 20th day. Jordan joins hunger strike.

Hip-hop band DAM supports Palestinian prisoners' actions with new track

Hip Hop group DAM released a new track in support of the Palestinian prisoners actions for justice. Three foreign nationals participate in hunger strike in Gaza and activists in Greece told the Israeli ambassador to stop torture in Israeli jails.

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