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Civilians killed in Jenin

Huwaida Arraf Jenin, Palestine 21 June 2002

The curfew in Jenin was lifted mid-morning today. Two hours later, with no warning the army returned to the main city. The streets were still full of people trying to buy supplies before curfew was reimposed. Read more about Civilians killed in Jenin

Brutal behaviour by Israeli soldiers

Patricia Smith Beit Hanina, Palestine 19 June 2002

The Israeli army invaded the cities of Jenin, Qalqilya, Nablus and Hebron overnight. This is an official affirmation of the Israeli policy to fully reoccupy the West Bank. Read more about Brutal behaviour by Israeli soldiers

Don't cheat

Arjan El Fassed Ram, Palestine 17 June 2002

Today, Palestinian students are nervous. It is the start of the final exams for highschool or ‘tawjihi’ as it is called in Arabic. They have been studying all week and they hope they’ll manage. Read more about Don't cheat

Random harassment and death...

Patricia Smith Beit Hanina, Palestine 14 June 2002

Yesterday at 6:30 a.m., in a joint patrolling operation, Israeli army Special Unit teams along with Israeli Policemen and Israeli Border Police members stormed into a Palestinian house at Salwan Village, near Jerusalem. Read more about Random harassment and death...

Sur Baher: 'Caterpillar did it again!'

Arjan El Fassed Ram, Palestine 11 June 2002

‘Caterpillar did it again!’ I thought looking at a picture of the latest home demolition of Palestinian homes. This morning, Amer, a colleage, walked quickly down the stairs of the office. Read more about Sur Baher: 'Caterpillar did it again!'

Feeling Frustrated

Annika Hampson East Jerusalem, Palestine 11 June 2002

Israeli tanks are back in Ramallah, and the international media describes it as just another of the ‘almost daily incursions.’ The latest invasion of Jenin a few days ago was explained as a ‘routine patrol.’ Read more about Feeling Frustrated

The distance between Hanan and I

Catherine Cook Ramallah, Palestine 10 June 2002

The distance between Hanan and I depends on what gauge you use to measure it. In terms of physical distance, 10 miles separate us. In terms of occupation distance, she is two checkpoints away. Read more about The distance between Hanan and I

Ramallah: More of the same

Arjan El Fassed Ram, Palestine 10 June 2002

Due to the hot weather I already couldn’t sleep. As I finally thought I would be dreaming, I heard sounds of Apache helicopters hovering above my appartment, followed by machine gunfire minutes later. ‘Ramallah, again,’ I thought. Read more about Ramallah: More of the same

'Ramzi is arrested'

Arjan El Fassed Ram, Palestine 9 June 2002

It’s really hot today. The television talks about reform, whatever that may be, and another peace plan, whatever that may be. As I came down to the office to check some emails, I got a call from Khader. ‘Ramzi is arrested’, he says. Read more about 'Ramzi is arrested'

The flag flies everywhere

Arjan El Fassed Ram, Palestine 7 June 2002

‘Did you hear the news yet?’ asks Awatef as I walked down to the office. I expected another Israeli invasion of yet another Palestinian town or refugee camp, another killing, home demolition, or another plan or arrangement brought forward by CIA directors. ‘It’s the flag again.’ Read more about The flag flies everywhere