Tag Archive: Emek Shaveh

East Jerusalem neighborhood of Ras Khamis

ACRI Forces Jerusalem Municipality to Repair East Jerusalem Road

After a key road in East Jerusalem was demolished by the municipality, ACRI fought to make sure they fixed it. 

photo of Omar Shakir

NIF Grantees Protest Deportation of Human Rights Defender

The Supreme Court approved the deportation of Human Rights Watch’s Omar Shakir. Israeli human rights organizations are speaking out.

Police Investigate Breaking the Silence Leader

The investigation began following political pressure and is likely intended to deter more soldiers from speaking out.

Gidon Suleimani – Fighting for the Future of Archeology

Disillusioned by a right-wing agenda in Israel’s main archeological body, Gidon Suleimani started a new organization to present a nuanced narrative.

East Jerusalemites Concerned by Archaeological Digs

A newly commissioned survey finds gulfs between Israelis and East Jerusalemites in their views on archaeological excavations.

New Report Exposes Inequality in Jerusalem “Holy Place” Designations

An organization of archeologists warns that not a single non-Jewish site is officially recognized by the Israeli government as a “holy place.”

Settler License for Archaeological Site Cancelled

Thanks to a court victory, an archaeological site will not be leased to settlers.