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Israeli Settlement Expansion
A short video on Israeli settlement expansion that illustrates Israel's complete domination of the West Bank and their eventual plan to simply annex it as their own.
Jewish settlers shoot Palestinians as Israeli soldiers stand idle
In the latest scandal involving the Israeli military, soldiers stand by and refuse to intervene as extremist Jewish settlers open fire on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. A video clip released by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem shows armed settlers from Yitzhar settlements, near Nablus, attacked the nearby village of Asira al-Qibliya over the weekend and threw rocks at Palestinian homes, sparking clashes in the area.
Israeli settler violence caught on camera
The Israeli human rights group B'tselem has released a video showing Israeli settlers shooting at Palestinians in the West Bank. Residents of Yitzhar and the residents of the El Kabalia hurled rocks at each other during Saturday's violent confrontation, which resulted in residents using live ammunition. Al Jazeera's Cal Perry reports from Jerusalem.
Homes of War: Israel settlements set Palestine on fire
Israel is planning to build over a thousand new settlement homes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. It's speeding up construction after Palestine won membership to the UN's heritage body in October. Palestinian leaders say peace negotiations are impossible without a settlement freeze. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com
Building Tension: Israel's new settlements step away from peace?
Israel has approved the building of thousands of new settlements in a dusputed area in East Jerusalem creating tension with Palestinians. Peace talks between the two sides have been deadlocked by the construction of Jewish homes in the West Bank. And as analyst Gershon Baskin told RT, the latest announcement is yet another step away from a compromise. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com
Israel targets Palestinian solar panels in bid for West Bank dominance
Israel has refused to co-operate with the UN's fact-finding mission, expected to investigate Israeli settlements in the West Bank. It comes after the organization authorized the probe on Thursday. As RT's Paula Slier reports, Israel shows little sign of stopping its policy of expansion in the area. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Israeli Settlement Expansion Raises West Bank Tensions
After the United Nations' cultural organization UNESCO voted to grant membership to the Palestinians, Israel announced it would accelerate construction of Jewish settlements on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The move drew international outrage. VOA's Scott Bobb reports from Givat Hamatos, a settlement that was already in the scheduling phase.
Israeli settlement building continues
Israel is continuing to build illegal settlements on Palestinian land, despite a 10-month suspension of new construction announced by the government. Peace Now, an Israeli non-governmental organisation, says work is taking place at more than 30 settlements in the occupied West Bank. Nour Odeh reports from Beit Sahour. (February 16, 2010)
Israeli settlements to be determining issue in peace talks
The building of new Israeli settlements on Palestinian territories will be one of the key and determining issues in upcoming peace talks that will be held in the US capital Washington DC. Israel has been criticised by all sides, including the US, for its illegal construction of thousands of homes, which have been separated by an imposing wall. Nour Odeh reports from the Palestinian village of Al-Walajeh in the West Bank, where many are suffering from the unlawful settlements. [August 30, 2010]
Israeli New Settlements-News Analysis-08-12-2011
International condemnation continues to pour in, after Israel announced plans for the construction of thousands of new settlements in Jerusalem Al-Quads. This comes on the heels of a Palestinian plan to seek UN membership at next month's General Assembly. In this edition of the news analysis, we will discuss how this will further affect the already-precarious situation in the Middle East talks, along with the reaction of the international community, and whether a 2 states solution is even a possibility.
Israel's continued settlement expansion
Israel has been expanding illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land for decade, and it is now emerging just how far-reaching this policy is. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, the Jerusalem housing committee is planning to build another 50000 Jewish homes in occupied East Jerusalem to join the hundreds of thousands already there or in progress. That includes 3000 housing units in Gilo, 1500 apartments in Har Homa and another 1500 in the settlement of Pisgat Ze'ev. Thousands more have been planned at Givat Hamatos, and the settlement of Ramot, while hundreds more are in the works in Armon Hanetziv, as well as Neveh Yaakov. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports (12 mar 2010).
Child Laborers in Israeli Agricultural Settlements in the Jordan Valley, Palestine
This video documents a dangerous and disheartening phenomenon in the Jordan Valley, that of children working in agricultural settlements. In addition to working in dangerous conditions, they receive little pay for long hours in agricultural fields. They harvest, pick, clean, and packing vegetables sold by Israeli settlers in European countries. This video talks with numerous child laborers, Palestinian village council leaders, parents, and a Palestinian Authority labor official.
Israeli settlements-INfocus-03-27-2011-(Part1)
www.presstv.com This edition of INfocus reviews the Israeli settlement building in Palestinian lands in West Bank and East Jerusalem; Al-Qods territory.
"Holy Land" Trailer (5 minute version)
Change has come with stunning speed to the Middle East. Dictators have fallen. Iran looms. And the Palestinians have demanded statehood. But in Israel, the status quo seems entrenched. Netanyahu and his coalition hold sway . The settlements expand. The Israeli military presence in the West Bank continues. It seems that one tectonic plate shifts, while the other remains fixed. An earthquake may very well be at hand — possibly a regional war, or a Third Intifada, or an outright Israeli annexation of occupied territories. "Holy Land" goes to the likely epicenter of this earthquake, the West Bank, where 350000 Israelis live in 120 settlements planted among 1.9 million Palestinians. Palestinians and most of the world declare that settlement expansion is the major obstacle to peace. The Israeli government and the politically powerful settlers regard the settlements as biblical destiny and push forward with their vision of "all of Israel" for the Jews. The film focuses equally on Palestinians and Israelis, with three main characters on each side. They roughly fall into three categories: extremist, moderate, and new generation activist. They are all idealists, currently engaged in stories of struggle, dedicated to making a difference. They are not necessarily do gooders — rather, they are people willing to sacrifice for a cause in which they deeply believe. For more about the film, go to http:www.israeldocumentary.com.
Carter urges halt to Israeli settlement building - 27 Aug 09
Former US President Jimmy Carter says a freeze on Israeli settlements is "absolutely necessary" to achieving peace in the Middle East. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Carter, who is currently visiting Israel as a member of the group known as the 'Elders', spoke about his views on the prospects for Middle East peace. His comments come as Barack Obama, the US president, attempts to seal an Arab-Israeli peace deal that has eluded the region for more than six decades. His administration has already made it clear it opposes the ongoing building of Jewish settlements on Palestinian land occupied since 1967. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been constructed by Israel despite international condemnation and in contravention of international law.
Israel's settlement building
Israel's settlements, many of which are regarded as illegal, are a central part of its conflict with the Palestinians
Will Israeli settlement push spur US to tackle the issue?
Israel looks set to carry out plans to build 20 new apartments in East Jerusalem despite reported strong objections from the US. While there is nothing new about Israel's illegal building in the occupied territory nor Washington's stance in opposing it, Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros looks at whether recent events will push the US to finally tackle the thorny issue, or gloss it over for the sake of "proximity talks" and an appearance of progress. (Mar 25, 2010)
An Aerial View of Israel's Security Dilemma and Settlements
Have you ever used Google Earth to take a look at Israel and the West Bank? Israel and its neighbors are often very close together, and understanding that is important to making peace. Come along with us as we examine this tenacious problem from a birds eye view.
Israeli settlement homes sold to foreign buyers - 30 Apr 09
In Israel the issue of settlement activity is a sensitive one. Successive UN resolutions have called for an end to illegal settlement activity and for existing settlements to be dismantled, but Israel has refused to comply. In a new twist, properties in these settlements are being offered up to foreign buyers. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland investigates.
Freedom Riders Defy Segregration On Israeli Settler Bus Route 15.11.2011 By haithmkatib@gmail.com
Several activists were arrested by Israeli forces today while attempting to ride segregated buses serving illegal Israeli settlements..
US vetoes Illegal Israeli Settlement resolution
The United States has vetoed a UN resolution that would have condemned "illegal" settlements on the occupied Palestinian territories.
Turning Tables: 'Israel illegal occupier if Palestine recognized'
The Israeli Defence Force is reportedly preparing settlers for the mass uprising of Palestinians, expected after the UN votes on a Palestinian statehood in September. The preparations include handing out tear gas and stun grenades to civilians. Military resistance to Palestinians will only bring international sanctions on Israel after Palestine is recognised in September's vote. That's the view of Jeff Halper, a political activist and co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com
The Listening Post - Israeli settlement - 27 Nov 09 - Pt 1
On the Listening Post this week, the story of the Israeli settlement building and the chilling effect of British libel laws on press freedom worldwide.
The 'guardians' of Israel
Reporters - They are fighting tooth and nail for the land they claim is theirs. Increasingly heavily armed and highly trained, the West Bank settlers see themselves as Israel's first line of defence. France 24's Gallagher Fenwick went to the West Bank to reveal the inner workings of the Israeli settlers' defence system. FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 www.france24.com REPORTERS www.france24.com www.france24.com
Inside Story-the issue of Israeli settlement - 16 Sep 09
Despite a wave of protests and talks on the issue Israeli settlement construction continues. George Mitchell, the US envoy to the Middle East, met Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister during his latest tour of the region and allthough the meeting was described as "good" by the prime minister's office, there was no deal on the thorny issue of settlements. The US wants Israel to temporarily halt its expansion into Palestinian land, especially in the occupied West Bank. Mitchell and Netanyahu are set to meet again and the special envoy wants to secure an agreement ahead of possible three-way talks between Netanyahu, Barack Obama, the US president and, Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president. So, where does that leave President Obama's peace initiative? And is the US willing to force its ally to compromise? Inside Story, with presenter Shiulie Gosh, discusses with guests Raanan Gissen, the former senior advisor to Ariel Sharon, Michael Hudson, a professor of International Relations at Georgetown University and, Azzam Tamimi, the director of the Institute of Islamic Political Thought.
Palestinian farmer defies Israeli settlement policy - 3Jun08
Since Annapolis, Israel has issued over 17000 new tenders for housing units in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The Palestinians say this is a policy that destroys any prospect of peace and renders establishing a viable Palestinian state impossible. Israel's Prime Minister is courting new controversy by approving the building of nearly 900 new homes in occupied East Jerusalem. Many Palestinians are fighting to keep their land, and one farmer, Mohamed Elian, in Bethlehem has made it a life-time commitment from his cave. For almost 4 decades, he has lived in a cave in his land in the village of Wad Fukeen to make sure his land is not lost to the expanding Israeli settlement nearby. Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh visited Mohamed Elian and filed this report.
5 Broken Cameras - Theatrical Trailer
Opens May 30 at New York's Film Forum; national dates to follow. Click here for additional info: www.kinolorber.com An extraordinary work of cinematic and political activism, 5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements. Shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son, the footage was later given to Israeli co-director Guy Davidi to edit. Structured around the violent destruction of each one of Burnat's cameras, the filmmakers' collaboration follows one family's evolution over five years of village turmoil. Burnat watches from behind the lens as olive trees are bulldozed, protests intensify, and lives are lost. "I feel like the camera protects me," he says, "but it's an illusion."
Israeli settlement building threat in West Bank - 26 Mar 09
Just a day after promising to be a partner for peace with the Palestinians, Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister-designate, appears to be preparing to build Israeli settlements on more West Bank land. Israeli media is reporting that Netanyahu has struck a secret deal with his coaltion partner - the far right Yisrael Beiteinu party - to build more settlements. Al Jazeera's Ayman Mohyeldin reports from the occupied West Bank area of E1.
Young Blood: Palestine youth suffers from Israel brutality
Over 15-hundred Palestinian prisoners are stepping up their month-long hunger strike in protest against detention without charge in Israeli jails. Mass rallies are pitting their supporters against Israeli soldiers every day. And young children often end up bearing the brunt of their crackdowns, as Paula Slier reports. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.
The Listening Post - Israel settlements in East Jerusalem, Libel reform in UK
Media coverage of growing Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem and the chilling effect of British libel laws on press freedom
'Israel a bully on verge of global isolation'
'Israel should put an end to pointedly hawkish political discourse towards Iran because a preemptive assault might cost it a loss of global legitimacy,' - warns Elan Baruch, a former Israeli ambassador to South Africa. RT talked to Mr. Baruch to discuss the position his country occupies on today's worldwide political stage. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Inside Story - Israeli settlements - 25 May 09
Inside story discusses the growing trend of Arabs buying homes in Israeli settlements.
When Israeli Settlers Attack: A Report by Yousef Munayyer
In this episode of Palestine Studies TV, we talk to Yousef Munayyer, executive director of the Palestine Center, about their new report, "When Settlers Attack." It looks at patterns of Israeli settler violence since 2007, finding an upward trend. The report is available at thejerusalemfund.org Palestine Studies TV is a project of the Institute for Palestine Studies, Washington, DC.
Boycott Expansion: 'First steps to fascism are quiet'
Activists are continuing calls for people to stop buying goods from Israel, in protest over its expansion into Palestinian land. In Israel, the Boycott Law adopted half a year ago makes it illegal for critics to speak out against settlement building. Shortly after the legislation was adopted, human rights groups asked the Supreme Court to repeal the law and they are hoping the court will meet their demands. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Mike Pence's Speech at the Values Voters Summit Part 1
On Friday, September 17, 2010, Congressman Mike Pence addressed the Family Research Council's Value Voters Summit.
Israeli settlement 'shooter' released - 12 Jun 09
Israel's justice ministry has dropped charges against a settler caught on camera shooting two Palestinians in the West Bank city of Hebron. The incident happened last December and followed the eviction of Jewish settlers who were occupying a disputed house. Al Jazeera's Dan Nolan reports on how the gunman, charged by police, is now a free man. *This report contains some disturbing images.
The listening post - Israeli settlement - 27 Nov 09 - Pt 2
On the Listening Post this week, the story of the Israeli settlement building and the chilling effect of British libel laws on press freedom worldwide.
DemocracyNow: Israeli Minister: "We always use the anti-Semitism trick or bring up the Holocaust!"
www.youtube.com Shulamit Aloni, former israeli minister, admits that the holocaust and the "antisemite" accusation are used to manipulate those who criticize zionists. DemocracyNow! broadcast: 8/14/2002 Thanks to thefifthseal's channel: www.youtube.com
Feb 19, 2012: Jewish Settlers & Israeli Policemen Attack Al-Aqsa Mosque - Jerusalem
Feb 19, 2012 Jewish Settlers & Israeli Policemen Attack Al-Aqsa Mosque - Jerusalem هجوم الصهاينة والشرطة الاسرائيلية على المسجد الأقصى - القدس Jewish Settlers and Policemen Attack Al-Aqsa Mosque and Clash with Muslim Worshipers A group of Palestinian worshipers holding a vigil inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque have fended off dozens of fanatic Jewish settlers who tried on Sunday morning February 19, 2012 to desecrate the Islamic holy site, and clashed with their police escorts. The Israeli occupation policemen spread extensively throughout the Mosque and attempted to secure the settlers' provocative entry. Three Israeli armed policemen were injured during the clashes with Palestinian worshipers. According to news reports, dozens of Jewish settlers and policemen gathered near Al-Maghariba Gate, one of the Mosque's doors, in an attempt to storm it. Other Israeli soldiers were seen preventing the Palestinian young men and women under age 45 from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque. Several extremist Jewish groups spearheaded by a movement called the temple trustees incited recently their followers to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque to strengthen what they claimed to be the status of the temple.
On Back Burner: Arab revolts overshadow Palestinian struggles?
The Arab World has had plenty of attention in the past year, but the plight of some has slipped through the net. Palestinian farmers, whose families have worked the land for centuries, are having to fend off Israeli soldiers and settlers, as Paula Slier reports. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com
Riz Khan - US and Israel: scarred relations?
Beyond the issue of settlements in Jerusalem, there has been no progress on resuming the Middle East peace talks, and Palestinians fear that there will be no land to negotiate about within the next few years. Riz takes a closer look at Middle East developments and Israel-US relations.
Israeli settlements harm peace talks - 15 Jun 08
It is a move that has enraged Palestinians and now it has drawn strong criticism from Washington. As Condoleeza Rice arrives in the region for a visit, the issue of Israeli settlements is threatening to cause a rift between the two countries. Since the Annapolis conference in November, Israel has approved the construction of 7974 new homes. Dan Nolan reports.
Rick Santorum Owned on Palestine
What incredible ignorance. If I ever run in politics I am not going to hide from Israel. I will call a spade a spade. Racism and murder are indefensible. Should they give it back what a nutty question. If you didn't come from the collectivist position of racism the solution is quite easy. There is no reason in the world everyone can't just live in the same place as they do in any other secular country. It's doesn't have to be exclusively Jewish or Muslim or whatever. But that would be the adult thing to do and we are dealing with religion so the next best thing is a two state solution which can not even begin until Israel removes every single settlement (racial colony). If you see him in public ask him to autograph a copy on Mein Kampf you don't really need the book just make the cover and put blank paper inside. That would be too funny.
An attempted lynch by Anatot settlers against Palestinian and Israeli activists, 30.9.11
An attempted lynch by Anatot settlers against Palestinian and Israeli activists, 30.9.11 includes English subtitles
Netanyahu: No Settlement Freeze
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in support of new settlements in east Jerusalem. Cenk Uygur and Ben Mankiewicz discuss on The Young Turks. The Young Turks on Current TV: current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Support TYT for FREE: bit.ly
My Neighbourhood - Trailer
(25 mins) When a Palestinian boy loses half of his home to Israeli settlers in East Jerusalem, he joins his community in a campaign of nonviolent protests. Efforts to put a quick end to the demonstrations are foiled when scores of Israelis choose to stand by the residents' side. A Just Vision Film www.justvision.org Directed and Produced by Julia Bacha & Rebekah Wingert-Jabi Executive Produced by Ronit Avni Co-Produced by Jessica Devaney, Irene Nasser, Rula Salameh, Vicky Wingert
Prophet Muhammad Visits Israel 2012 (DMD III)
Based on Monty Python's Life of Brian. Created as part of 'Draw Muhammad Day III' and dedicated to Muslims with a sense of humor and to those in the Muslim world which have been jailed, executed and persecuted for criticizing the religion of Peace. CHECK OUT THE LINKS IN THE DESCRIPTION BOX!! BTW, The characters are: Muhammad, his wife Aysha and Mahmud Abbas (PA Prime Minister)... ===== Just in case you wanted the facts behind this video ===== --- 1947 United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine was a plan to replace the British Mandate for Palestine with "Independent Arab and Jewish States". Aras reaction: Arab leaders threatened the Jewish population of Palestine, speaking of "driving the Jews into the sea" and ridding Palestine "of the Zionist Plague". Jewish reaction: The Jewish Agency praised the resolution. Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann said " It is now our primary task to establish relations of peace and harmony with our Arab neighbors" --- Egypt--Israel Peace Treaty, signed in 1979, by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, witnessed by Jimmy Carter. --- Treaty of Peace Between Israel and Jordan, signed in 1994, by King Hussein of Jordan and Yitzhak Rabin, accompanied by Bill Clinton. --- Israel's withdrawal from Gaza (unilateral disengagement plan): Adopted by Ariel Sharon's, and enacted in 2005 which resettled (sometimes by force) all Israelis from the Gaza Strip and from four settlements in the northern West Bank ...
Settlers For Peace - Israel
The Settler Problem - No Problem! To see more go to www.youtube.com Follow us on Facebook (goo.gl or Twitter (www.twitter.com A new political movement of young, second generation Israeli settlers are striving for new relations with their Palestinian neighbours. They are not only in favour of a Palestinian State; they even want to live in it. Some settlers do not see themselves as an obstacle for peace. On the contrary - they see their presence as a way to build new relationships with Palestinians. They argue that the Settler issue has the easiest of solutions. Why couldn't they continue to live within a Palestinian state? Nachum Pachenik is a settler from the illegal settlement of Sde Boaz and a co-founder of the Land of Peace movement. "For me it's not about keeping the land... it's about achieving real peace." Ziad Sabatin, a Palestinian member of 'Land of Peace' specifically wants to get in touch with settlers because they are the very enemy with whom peace has to be made. "I have come to the conclusion that terror leads only to more terror. If you get to know each other, the fear disappears". Despite the willingness of both sides, making peace in occupied territories is still a potentially dangerous business. "There are people who have very different visions about the future", says Jewish settler Assaf Harel. September 2011
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