As has become a tradition, every Friday we join what sometimes are tens and other times are hundreds of Palestinians, internationals and Israeli nonviolent activists demonstrating against the Apartheid wall that is being build around Palestinian villages in the Southern part of Bethlehem. Once completed, the wall will eat up more than 70% of theContinue reading “Israel’s Message to the Palestinians: Do not use Nonviolence!”
Author Archives: Sami Awad
Celebrating Easter, not as the Past but as the Present
It is Easter and Christians all around the world are celebrating the death and resurrection of the Prince of Peace, a man who suffered on the hands of those who occupied his land because he spread a message of peace, love and forgiveness to all human kind. This year and like every year, we celebrated Easter inContinue reading “Celebrating Easter, not as the Past but as the Present”
Artist Dies in West Bank
On behalf of myself and the Holy Land Trust team, we would like to give our deepest condolences to the Al Zubaidi family for the loss of their beloved father. Adnan Al Zubaidi was a close friend to all of us and a great supporter of the Holy Land Trust. May he rest in peace, SamiContinue reading “Artist Dies in West Bank”
Birds build nests on window sills after Israeli forces destroy trees
(Qalqilia) Mustafa Sabre Tuesday, 03 April 2007 Houses necessarily emptied upon construction of the Wall after being isolated from their towns are now inhabited only by birds. The Israeli administration destroyed thousands of trees while building the Wall, and displaced thousands more people. The houses have become a refuge for the birds without roomContinue reading “Birds build nests on window sills after Israeli forces destroy trees”
Palestine Summer Encounter 2007
Palestine Summer Encounter (PSE) is a one to three month cultural immersion and Arabic language training program in the West Bank. Participants live with a host family, volunteer with a local organization and study Arabic.PSE is a joint-project between Middle East Fellowship and Holy Land Trust. A 15 minute promotional video is available for viewingContinue reading “Palestine Summer Encounter 2007”
International Summer University of Tamera, from the 19th to 28th July, 2007
The Summer University 2007 will focus on 4 elements which are necessary building blocks for such an initiative: Solar Village and future technology Money and Finance – What does a future economic system look like that incorporates the principles of giving and receiving. Information Technology – going hi tech for a future without war GraceContinue reading “International Summer University of Tamera, from the 19th to 28th July, 2007”
The Purpose of Nonviolence in a Political Conflicts
In a political context, the common belief regarding nonviolent resistance (at least to those who do not misperceive it in its negative association as being passive, surrendering, non-confrontational, etc.) is that nonviolent resistance is a set of very powerful tools and strategies used to mobilize the masses, create global solidarity, and engage in advocacy campaigns in order to resist oppression andContinue reading “The Purpose of Nonviolence in a Political Conflicts”
“The Enemy of Peace is not War, but Greed”
Girls in Rafah remember Rachel Corrie
(Rafah) Mohamad Al Jamal Friday, 16 March 2007 [Translated by Mazin Qumsiyeh from the Arabic printed in Friday’s Al Ayyam daily four years after American activist Rachel Corrie was killed in the southern Gaza Strip’s Rafah] Children from the young Palestinian Parliament commemorated the 4th anniversary of the loss of the International Solidarity MovementContinue reading “Girls in Rafah remember Rachel Corrie”
Umm Salamuna anti-Wall demonstration: the nonviolent resistance will not be deterred
(Bethlehem) Najib Farag Saturday, 03 March 2007 Hundreds of Palestinians staged a nonviolent demonstration in Umm Salamuna Village as Israeli forces continue the confiscation of land for Wall construction throughout the Bethlehem District. Foreign and Israeli supporters joined in Friday’s action that was sponsored by grass roots and official groups that refuse to letContinue reading “Umm Salamuna anti-Wall demonstration: the nonviolent resistance will not be deterred”
Sami Awad 