Press release: Two serious incidents during the Palestinian olive harvest – according to Palestinian reports, 82 trees cut down in Kriut and olives from 130 trees stolen in Farata.

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The Two serious incidents during the Palestinian olive harvest occurred after tens of warnings and appeals to the army by RHR Continue reading

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Combatants for Peace: Violent incident near Yianon, in the district of Nablus

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We hereby join in the press release issued by Combatants for Peace, concerning a very serious incident that occurred on land of the village of Yanun : Yesterday afternoon 35 settlers attacked Palestinian farmers on the land of the village of Yanun, at a time when the army was present and did not prevent the farmers from being harmed. Continue reading

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Demolitions, An Arbitrary Arrest, Preventing Access to Lands for Plowing and Harassment on Route 60

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Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann describes the last week’s unusual events in the occupied territories, among them: a demolition of a restaurant in Wallaje, an arbitrary arrest in Yanun, settlers from Shilo harassed a Palestinian, and something positive: a Palestinian farmer from Farata got access to his lands and could plow. Continue reading

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It s sad to see the gates (to plowing) closed: The weekly report of Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann on the state of agriculture in the OT

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At the beginning of the plowing season Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann gives us his weekly report about what is happening to human rights in the occupied territories
The farmers need access to their lands and coordination with the Israeli army, but often their needs are not met Continue reading

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Light a Candle for Coexistence: Weekly commentary by Rabbis for Human Rights

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Rabbis for Human Rights will light a candle of hope in Israel and in the Occupied Territories, a candle of shared existence, and insist that the security forces prevent continued violence and potential religious war. May your festival of light bring blessings and hope, and Shabbat Shalom Continue reading

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Blocking roads on the West Bank – a recipe for a third Intifada

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Last Thursday roads in the Nablus area were blocked for the Palestinians. Blocking Palestinian roads in the West Bank endangers us with increased anger and tension in the area and violates basic human rights. Continue reading

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Experiences from the Olive Harvest

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Rabbi Yehiel Grenniman Recounts Experiences from the Olive Harvest. Continue reading

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The Achievements and the Difficulties of the Activity to Maintain Human Rights in the OT

cc: Activstills. Demonstration against the Wall in Al Walaja, 27.06.2011: A group of Palestinians, Israelis and internationals demonstrate in front of Har Gilo settlement in the village of Al Walaja following this week decision of the Israeli Supreme Court to reject petition of Al Walaja residents to change the route of the Wall, 27.06.2011. The march to the settlement was stopped by Israeli soldiers. Four Israeli activists were arrested. Photo by: Anne Paq/Activestills.org

Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann describes the achievements and the difficulties of the activity to maintain human rights in the occupied territories. Continue reading

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When the Rabbi meets the Imam

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Following the fire at the Mosque in Hawara, Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann met the Imam of the Mosque, Imam Murad Udi. Rabbi Grenimann expressed his sorrow and said that he hoped it was not an act of arson. Both religious leaders requested a move away from extremism and for both sides to live together and respect each other. Continue reading

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