With the population of Israeli settlers in the West Bank over half a million strong, the pressures on Palestinians are ever increasing. In the month of July, the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (check out the English and Arabic websites) has been targeted by the occupying Israeli forces. Dr. Moayad Bisharat, the UAWC Co-ordinator, is the latest member to be arrested. These arrests are part of an overall attack on farmers and agricultural workers with the aim of continuing to steal Palestinian land. Click here for information and solidarity.
With the population of Israeli settlers in the West Bank over half a million strong, the pressures on Palestinians are ever increasing. In the month of July, the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (check out the English and Arabic websites) has been targeted by the occupying Israeli forces. Dr. Moayad Bisharat, the UAWC Co-ordinator, is the latest member to be arrested. These arrests are part of an overall attack on farmers and agricultural workers with the aim of continuing to steal Palestinian land. Click here for information and solidarity.