settler outposts

A Jewish settler from the illegal settlement of Mitzpe Yair chases the flock and threatens the shepherds of Gwawis. He is holding an M16 rifle, issued to him by the Israeli army, as part of his paid job as a security coordinator. The law states that he is not allowed to take any action outside the settlements' borders, September 18, 2012. (photo: Shiraz Grinbaum/Activestills.org)

How the army helps settlers establish illegal outposts

Through the use of civilian security coordinators in settlements and outposts, the IDF has, essentially, privatized law enforcement in the West Bank. A further aspect of this symbiotic relationship is the army’s use of the coordinators to promote de facto recognition of unauthorized settler outposts. By Yossi Gurvitz, for Yesh Din Our first post about our report…

By +972 Magazine September 24, 2014

A Palestinian girl carries a picture of Nelson Mandela in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh. (Activestills)(Activestills)

Beyond irony: Whitewashing Mandela’s legacy

It is not the least bit surprising to see Israeli political leaders praising Mandela’s memory, with some even going so far as to declare him an Israeli hero. Some of these will surely be cynical, conscious attempts to whitewash his legacy and escape criticism. Many, however, believe every word they say. By Sean O’Neill Working in Palestine…

By +972 Magazine December 21, 2013

Samiha Shalalda prepares tea for guests on the first evening of Eid Al Adha. Traditionally, family members visit each other during the Eid, often bringing gifts for the women and children in the family. (photo: Ryan Rodrick Beiler/Activestills.org)

PHOTOS: Forced to live in a tent, Palestinian family celebrates Eid al-Adha

In the Jordan Valley, it is virtually impossible for Palestinian families to get the permits to build a home: their buildings are demolished and they are forced to live in tents and tin structures with no electricity or water. Illegal Jewish settlements, however, are rarely demolished and are connected to the electricity and water grids.…

By Activestills October 16, 2013

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Israeli soldiers arrest a child during the weekly demonstration in Kfer Qaddum, a West Bank village located east of Qalqiliya, on January 25, 2013. There have been regular demonstrations in Kfer Qaddum since July, 2011, protesting the blocking of the main road east of the village which used to link it to Nablus. The child was later released. (Photo by: Yotam Ronen/Activestills.org)

From child arrests to new settlement outposts: A week in photos – January 24-30

By Activestills January 31, 2013

Bibi’s hand is “outstretched,” alright

For all those who think Netanyahu’s offer of negotiations “without preconditions” is fair, who think Abbas is the intransigent one for insisting first on a settlement freeze and agreement to the ‘67 borders with land swaps, who think Bibi is sincere about being ready for the two-state solution, today’s news should have a clarifying effect.…

By Larry Derfner October 11, 2011