Army Blocks 200 Israeli Activists’ Planting Trees with Palestinians
The Israeli army prevented 200 Israeli peace activists from planting trees alongside Palestinian farmers in the occupied territories on Friday, February 14 to commemorate Tu B’Shevat (the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat), a Jewish festival that celebrates nature and renewal. The initiative was launched by Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR), Combatants for Peace,…