Julie Webb-Pullman - Latest News [Page 2]
Israeli Rent-A-Crowd in NZ evidence of BDS success
Monday, 24 February 2014, 1:01 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
In a desperate attempt to stem the tsunami of international public support for boycott, divestment and sanctioning of Israel for its illegal activities in Palestine, an Israeli Rent-a-Crowd from a local evangelical church turned up to try to counter ... More >>
Israeli warships fire shells at Rafah City coast
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 12:11 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
Israeli warships fire two shells at a coastal National Security Service camp in Rafah City, no injuries reported. More >>
Israel sends the kiss of death on Valentine’s Day
Sunday, 16 February 2014, 6:55 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
While the rest of the world sends expressions of love on Valentine’s Day, Israel sends the kiss of death to Gaza. A man now lies clinging to life in Kamal Adwan hospital after being shot by Israeli soldiers east of Jabaliya on Friday, while eight more ... More >>
Gaza Govt Promotes Human Rights Training
Friday, 14 February 2014, 1:24 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
The Gaza Interior Ministry today announced that the Reform and Rehabilitation Center in collaboration with an Independent Commission for Human Rights on Wednesday began a specialized course entitled “Human rights, Inmates and Law Enforcement” at ... More >>
Palestinian Government in Gaza
Friday, 14 February 2014, 10:35 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
The Palestinian Government in Gaza held its weekly meeting No 328 and concluded with the following political statement: More >>
Israel blockade paralyzes Gaza economy
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 10:32 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
The economy of the Gaza Strip has deteriorated in recent years as a result of the ongoing Israeli blockade and closure of crossings into the Palestinian territory. Many businesses have gone bankrupt and shops have been closed due to the blockade ... More >>
Gaza: Dawn airstrikes
Saturday, 1 February 2014, 11:09 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
Shortly before dawn on Friday 31 January, Israel warplanes carried out a series of air-strikes in locations across Gaza. More >>
Open Letter to Oxfam CEO re Scarlett Johannson & SodaStream
Monday, 27 January 2014, 1:58 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
Oxfam global ambassadors must demonstrate that they are worthy of both Oxfam’s and the international community’s respect by conducting themselves in a manner commensurate with the principles of Oxfam. More >>
Israeli military forces clash with Palestinian resistance
Friday, 24 January 2014, 10:38 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
Overnight New Zealand time, there were armed clashes between Israeli military forces and the Palestinian resistance east of Khan Younis. Israeli helicopters were reported to be flying over the area, while 'active movement of Israeli military vehicles in ... More >>
Gaza: Israeli TV warns foreigners to leave
Thursday, 23 January 2014, 2:09 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
Israeli TV has warned all foreigners in Gaza to leave immediately through the Erez Crossing into Israel, suggesting a major military offensive against Gaza is imminent. More >>
Gaza: Palestinian government declares emergency
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 12:02 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
An Israeli airstrike in Beit Hanoun, north Gaza, has killed two people, cousins Ahmad Mohamed Gomaa Za'anin and Mohammed Yusuf Za'anin, who were in their car. More >>
Israel Detains 7 Palestinians, Including Minister
Friday, 17 January 2014, 10:03 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
Israeli occupation forces on Thursday arrested five Palestinians from Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem. More >>
Gaza City comes under air-raids
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 4:07 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
Israeli F-16s are carrying out a series of air-raids in Gaza City. Residents report huge explosions, one near the seaport that caused the ground to roll. More >>
Palestinian Government appreciates European stand on Sharon
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 11:55 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
The Palestinian Government in Gaza's media consultant Taher Alnono today announced that the government appreciates the European stand in refusing to observe one minute's silence to mourn the death of former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon. More >>
Gaza: Military bulldozers take up positions
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 9:47 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
The Interior Ministry's correspondent reported that four D9 bulldozers supported by three tanks have taken up positions inside the military post for the moment. Military vehicles stationed at the military post launched smoke bombs towards Alfarahin gate ... More >>
Israeli Occupation captures a patient at Erez
Wednesday, 8 January 2014, 9:28 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
A Palestinian patient was captured by Israeli Occupation forces at the Beit Hanoun Border Crossing with Israel. Yusuf Abo Aljidian, 27, who suffers from eye problems, was travelling with his mother via Erez Border Crossing to the West Bank to receive ... More >>
Israel marks 5th anniversary of Operation Cast Lead
Friday, 27 December 2013, 1:26 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
On the fifth anniversary of its brutal Operation Cast Lead, Israel launched a series of attacks on the Gaza Strip on Thursday night, injuring at least two people. One of the injured has been identified as Salem al-Asi, aged 41 years. More >>
What are they doing to Rafah?
Friday, 20 December 2013, 8:36 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
Norway, the USA, Australia and New Zealand have already done it. The United Kingdom, Germany, Greece and Italy are about to. More >>
Palestinian Human Rights Defender Dies at 69
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 1:37 pm | Julie Webb-Pullman
Dr. Eyad El-Sarraj, Palestinian psychiatrist and Commissioner-General of the Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizens’ Rights, passed away in Gaza a few hours ago. More >>
International appeal made by EQA in Gaza
Monday, 16 December 2013, 8:09 am | Julie Webb-Pullman
Gaza, ALRAY - Environment Quality Authority (EQA) in Gaza has launched an urgent appeal to the international organizations and world humanity to salvage the Gaza Strip. More >>