Al Jiftlik

Israel's tightening grip on the Jordan Valley

“Israel will never cede the Jordan Valley”, Benjamin Netanyahu, March 2010
Soldier threatening Palestinians in Al Maleh

Arrests in Al Jiftlik as Israeli harassment increases

Several people were arrested in Al Jiftlik on Friday 30th April after at least 60 soldiers in several military vehicles entered the area. One of those arrested, Moneer Abu aged 38, was severely beaten with rifle butts and brutally kicked in front of his wife and children. He has been arrested and the Israeli Army are refusing to state where he is being held.

Veolia's Dirty Business: London Demo

Boycott Veolia Demo in London (1)
Boycott Veolia Demo in London (2)

Veolia – Taking out Israel’s Trash

Veolia, possibly the international company providing the largest amount of services to Israel’s illegal settlements, has been observed picking up waste from the settlements of Tomer and Massua in the Jordan Valley. In 2009 Corporate Watch photographed Veolia garbage trucks picking up waste in Massua settlement. Last week we spotted a Veolia vehicle picking up rubbish from Tomer.