Muhammad Khatib

A Palestinian tent city being constructed by the Popular Committees in the E1 area, January 11, 2013. The camp holds approximately 25 tents, and is called by the activists "Bab al-Shams" village. (photo: Oren Ziv/Activestills)
Palestinians build ‘settlement’ near Jerusalem, receive eviction orders from Border Police
In response to the Israeli government’s plans to build 4,000 housing units for Jewish settlers in the E1 area, Palestinians set up a new tent village called Bab Al-Shams (Gate of the Sun). Police attempts to dismantle the new village were thwarted by a temporary warrant issued by the High Court of Justice. Some 250…
By Haggai Matar January 11, 2013
Celebrations in Ramallah (Oren Ziv / Activestills)
A sad day of ‘victory’ in Ramallah
In spite of the headlines, the international media attention, and the flow of pictures showing celebrating Palestinians waving flags – the UN resolution sparked little excitement or joy in the streets of Ramallah, which is still surrounded by walls and settlements on all sides. If anything, it was an evening of sadness and despair. Traveling…
By Haggai Matar November 30, 2012
Israeli refusing restraining order from Nabi Saleh released
UPDATE: An Israeli woman arrested during Friday’s demonstration in Nabi Saleh, who refused to sign an order forbidding her from entering Nabi Saleh for two weeks as a condition of her release, has today been released without conditions. **** Two dozen Palestinian, Israeli and international activists were arrested at a protest marking one week since…
By Dahlia Scheindlin December 18, 2011
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