Hebron: Rightists and settlers attacks Hadash MKs

A confrontation broke out today morning (Wednesday, June 23) between right-wing activists and Knesset members from Hadash (Democratic Front for Peace and Equality – Communist Party of Israel) who were touring the partially occupied Palestinian West Bank city of Hebron.   As soon as the lawmakers: Mohammad Barakeh, Afo Abgbarieh and Dov Khenin stepped off…

Activists protest outside racist MK Regev’s home

Dozens of activists gather on Saturday on Likud MK’s Miri Regev doorstep, observe moment of silence in protest of her inciting and racist statements against African migrants and refugees. Some 25 of Regev’s and Likud supporters arrived on the scene, and responded to the silent protest by shouting abusive and more racist comments at the…

Israel passes law banning calls for boycott

The “Boycott Bill” was approved in its final reading in the Knesset on Monday night (July 11), after a plenum discussion that lasted nearly six hours and uncertainty throughout the day as to whether a vote would take place.   A poster by Peace Now: “Arrested me” The bill passed with 47 in favor and…