We've also been hard at work towards out Build, Harvest Learn Camp in October and our Buy-a-Brick Campaign towards it and we are excited to share with you some of our news, in hope that you could join our activities this summer.
We are thrilled that people from the UK are joining other internationals to participate in the October camp. The ICAHD camps have always proved a powerful way to demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinians in their struggle for justice. A few places remain and we’d love you to apply online now.
JEFF HALPER EXPLAINS ISRAEL'S NEW NATIONALITY LAW – WHAT IS NEW?
Jeff Halper in an interview to the podcast SalaaMedia analyses the Jewish Nationality Law passed in the Knesset. "Israel officially declared itself an Apartheid state". Read more and hear the full interview here .
NEW ICAHD UK RESOURCES – ATTA JABER'S HISTORY OF DISPOSSESSION AND A NEW EDITION OF OBSTACLES TO PEACE
The story of Israel's ongoing oppression and prosecution of Atta Jaber of Hebron and his family is a microcosm of the Palestinian struggle and the practice of Sumud – hanging on to the land. ICAHD has supported for the last twenty years. Our member Patrick Darnes writes about how it can be used to maximum effect here. To see the website version, click here . Small orders for copies of the folded ten-panel brochure can be ordered from ICAHD UK for a £2 donation. Large quantities will be invoiced separately to cover the cost of post and packing.
Jeff Halper's classic book Obstacles for Peace is now available in a new updated version. Order your copy here .
ICAHD UK's SUMMER NEWSLETTER:
LET THE SUNSHINE IN Dear ICAHD UK friends, The summer is on and the flames are high. The Israeli Knesset passed the disgraceful "Nationality Law" which seals the branding of Israel as an apartheid state; bodies of protestors are piling up in Gaza` and the sword of demolition and displacement is hovering over Khan Al-Ahmar and other Palestinian communities inside Israel and in the West Bank. Meantime Donald Trump visits London and ICAHD UK, with other Palestine campaign groups, joined the protest against him.
THE BUY-A-BRICK CAMPAIGN AND LAUGHING FOR PALESTINE WITH FRANKIE BOYLE
We are getting near the half-way in our efforts to raise 10,000 pounds in order to buy 10,000 bricks for the Jordan Valley Community Centre. The Centre will be constructed within the ICAHD AND TORAT TZEDEK Build-Harvest-Learn Camp 21-31 October 2018. To read more about our efforts, and find out how you can help click here (https://icahd.org/2018/07/22/buy-a-brick-on-the-run-up-for-10000-by-october-for-the-jordan-valley-community-centre/) .
DEMOLITIONS AND DISPLACEMENT REPORT JUNE 2019
22 structures were demolished in the occupied Palestinian Territories (including East Jerusalem) displacing 13 people- 7 of whom are children- and affecting a further 121 people. Read the full report here (https://icahd.org/2018/07/04/demolition-and-displacement-report-june-2018/) .
ICAHD UK SEEKS A NEW ADMINISTRATOR
ICAHD UK seeks an administrator with experience in using effective and efficient office systems and processes including . Also required: excellent command of social media, efficiency and multitasking stills. An average of 60 hours per month working from home with office and travel expenses covered. The administrator is to be self-employed and responsible for own tax and national insurance contributions and with an interest in the work of ICAHD UK and a passion for human rights generally. For more information about the job description and the person specification please email director@icahduk.org (mailto:director@icahduk.org) . Deadline for applications is 17^th August.
JOIN NOVEMBER'S ALTERNATIVE TOUR
ICAHD continues to offer a variety of ways to engage with it on the ground. Individuals and groups who visit Jerusalem can sign-up for one of ICAHD’s half-day tours, especially of the Jerusalem area. Hear critical Israelis explain the historical and political significance of Judaizing East Jerusalem and the West Bank which has made any viable Palestinian state impossible.