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How to cover up war crimes?

Arjan El Fassed Ram, Palestine 11 April 2002

There is a growing concensus that Israel’s actions suggest an intention to hide evidence of war crimes committed in Jenin refugee camp. Reports from eyewitnesses speak of horror. We’re not thinking of apartheid-South Africa now, but we fear atrocities of Slobodan Milosovic. 

Ramallah: City in rage

Sam Bahour Ramallah, Palestine 10 April 2002

It is becoming more and more difficult to write as Israel’s war crimes start to become known to the public. I started this day by distributing an article written almost a year ago. Let me draw your attention to another one I wrote, again about a year ago. 

Eyewitness Ramallah: Voices team reports

Ali Abunimah Chicago, Ramallah, East Jerusalem 10 April 2002

On Sunday, April 7, Kathy Kelly and Jeff Guntzel of Voices in the Wilderness left Chicago for Israel/Palestine, along with three Catholic Worker companions. Each felt very compelled by the extraordinary witness of Palestinians, Israelis and internationals who, at considerable risk, have nonviolently resisted the Occupation, invasion and acts of random violence that afflict people in Israel and Palestine. 

Jenin: The Palestinian masada

Yosef Grodzinsky Tel Aviv 10 April 2002

Brutalization. The situation is not getting better. Reservists say that they do not understand the goals of this operation. The diminished quality of the army, and the improved military capacity of the Palestinian fighters in the Jenin refugee camp, are having a direct impact on the Palestinian population. 

No witnesses

Patricia Smith Beit Hanina, Palestine 10 April 2002

The woman from Jenin refugee camp said, ‘we couldn’t see what was happening so we looked through the window, we were terrified in case they shot at us.’ 

Asphalt Turned into Dust

Susan Brannon East Jerusalem, Palestine 10 April 2002

Tuesday, April 9, a convoy of 14 international representatives and 9 national relief agencies were allowed to enter into Nablus to deliver needed medical supplies and food to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS). The supplies will be distributed to those who are in need.