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Palestinian activist Sami Huraini waves a flag in front of Israeli soldiers during a march in A-Rakeez, Masafer Yatta, West Bank, January 8, 2021. (Keren Manor/Activestills)

From attack dogs to prison time, this is how Israel is trying to thwart my activism

The Israeli army wants to make an example of Palestinians who protest the occupation — a campaign my village At-Tuwani has faced for generations.

By Sami Huraini October 24, 2024

Police arrest a Palestinian youth during a protest against a construction site for a new public park near Muslim graves, outside Jerusalem's Old City, October 29, 2021. (Jamal Awad/Flash90)

What Israelis won’t be asking about the Palestinians released for hostages

The list of Palestinians slated to be exchanged for Israelis should provoke reflection over the role of mass imprisonment in the occupation.

By Orly Noy November 23, 2023

Israeli activist Jonathan Pollak seen in the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, arrested as part of unprecedented legal campaign by Ad Kan, January 15, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Want to fight for real equality? Look to Jonathan Pollak

For Israeli and U.S. activists, demanding equality tends to mean raising others to our level of privilege. But how many are willing to relinquish that privilege?

By Libby Lenkinski October 5, 2023

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Hafez Hureini (center) during a hearing in Ofer Military Court, September 19, 2022. (Oren Ziv)

Armed settlers assaulted a Palestinian man. Guess who’s in jail?

Hafez Hureini had both his arms broken by settlers while he was working on his land. Now he's in detention, while his attackers remain free.

By Oren Ziv September 19, 2022

Juana Ruiz Rishmawi (center) being escorted by Israeli guards to the military court in Ofer Military Prison., Nov. 10, 2021.(Oren Ziv)

Israel boasts new ‘proof’ of NGO terror ties — by getting the facts wrong

Israel celebrated the conviction of Juana Ruiz Rishmawi as evidence linking Palestinian rights groups to 'terrorists.' That's not exactly what happened.

By Oren Ziv November 11, 2021

Palestinian activist Issa Amro poses for a photo in the West Bank city of Hebron, December 2, 2014. (Activestills)

For this Hebron activist, every protest could end in a trial

Israel's conviction of Palestinian activist Issa Amro shows that there can never be justice when the judge and prosecutor wear the same army uniform.

By Oren Ziv February 11, 2021

Nariman Tamimi is brought to a hearing at the Israeli army's Ofer Military Court near the West Bank city of Ramallah, January 17, 2018. (Oren Ziv/Activestills.org)

Applying the law by ethnicity: Israel’s dual legal systems explained

In the occupied West Bank, everyone is subject to Israeli military law. Unless, of course, you’re an Israeli settler. The dual legal systems — separate laws and court systems for different people in the same territory — are one of the reasons some refer to Israel’s occupation as apartheid. Video by Tal Frieden. Story editing by Michael…

By +972 Magazine January 18, 2019

Israeli soldiers arrest a Palestinian in Hebron. File photo by Activestills.org

Jailed without charge or trial: Administrative detention explained

Israel uses administrative detention to put Palestinians in prison without ever charging them with a crime. Sometimes the accusations are about a crime you haven’t yet committed. Almost always, the evidence is secret. Video by Tal Frieden. Story editing by Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man.

By +972 Magazine January 7, 2019

Senator Bernie Sanders meets with Issa Amro in Washington D.C.

Sanders stands with Palestinian activist. More politicians must do the same

On trial in an Israeli military court for nonviolently opposing the occupation, the odds are stacked against Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro. With the support of U.S. progressives like Bernie Sanders, he might just stand a chance. By Maya Garner It is a big deal when high profile American politicians like Bernie Sanders stand…

By +972 Magazine October 2, 2017

Demonstration against wall in Al Ma'asara (Activestills)

After 50 years, military violence is the norm for Palestinian children

Children under the age of 18 currently make up almost 50 percent of the Palestinians living in the occupied territories — and have grown up with systemic discrimination, settlement expansions, and war. By Jennifer Bing There are two places to visit if you want to know the human impact of Israel’s 50-year military occupation of…

By +972 Magazine June 7, 2017

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli troops during a protest to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike, Nabi Saleh, West Bank, April 21, 2017. (Flash90)

Palestinians play a lead role in the theater of occupation

For 50 years, Israelis and Palestinians have lived separately-together under one rule. Only one group has been able to reap the fruits of democracy. By Hagai El-Ad When Israelis vote, Palestinians do not. But they do get to participate: they can watch. Like the residents of the Palestinian village of Beit Ur al-Fauqa in the occupied West…

By +972 Magazine June 2, 2017

Israeli soldiers arresting a Palestinian man, September 27, 2008. (Photo by Anne Paq/Activestills.org)

The IDF is putting Palestinians on trial for Facebook posts

Roughly 150 Palestinians have been put on trial in Israeli military courts for alleged incitement on Facebook. Now, the army and Shin Bet are having a hard time proving what incitement is, and often times just give up. Instead of releasing suspects as its own courts order, the army is putting them in administrative detention.…

By +972 Magazine March 16, 2016

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked. (Photo by Activestills.org)

Will Jewish terrorism suspects get a ‘fair trial?’

Had a Palestinian committed the exact same crime in the exact same location, he would find himself in an entirely different justice system. Maybe ‘fair’ is relative. Israel’s justice minister on Sunday said she “hopes” that the alleged Jewish terrorists indicted for murdering three members of the Dawabshe family will receive a fair and just trial. Hopes.…

By Edo Konrad January 3, 2016