A week of occupation in photos: February 28 – March 06

Disregard of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Pictured here: Palestinians being detained at the Mosque Checkpoint on their way to Friday Prayer by Israeli Border Police, regardless of Article 18, Freedom to manifest religious practices.

(March 3, 2017)

Discrimination

Pictured here: On the weekly settler incursion to the Old City, Palestinian residents are prevented from accessing their homes whilst settlers are allowed to move freely, under the protection of Israeli Military Forces.

(March 4, 2017)

Changing Roles

Pictured here: Students having to assume adult roles by making regular deliveries of school supplies.

(March 5, 2017)

Violations

Pictured here: Despite International Law stating that children and medical vicinities be protected, the Israeli Forces continue to violate these laws by their use of disproportionate force.

(March 6, 2017)

Intimidation of Children

Pictured here: Palestinian children making their way to school were stopped and questioned by Israeli Border Police. This not only hindered children from reaching their school, but also served as an intimidation tactic, with the Border Police making their presence felt.

(March 6, 2017)

Illegal Rebuild

Pictured here: The illegal ‘Synagogue Tent’, built on Palestinian land opposite Kiryat Arba settlement, shows signs of further building work and reinforcement. Despite being declared an illegal structure by the Israeli High Court and being removed twice, settlers continue to rebuild the structure. The location of the ‘Synagogue Tent’ is highly strategic, being placed between the illegal Kiryat Arba and Givat Ha’avot settlements, which would facilitate in linking them together.

(March 3, 2017)