The Palestine you don't know

حيث يمكنك أن تجد سببا آخر لتقع في حب فلسطين - جمالها

where you can find another reason to fall in love with Palestine - it’s beauty !

A rally in Haifa , occupied northern Palestine May 30, in Support of Palestinian Prisoners who are Still on Hunger Strike including Mahmoud Sarsak - a 25 years old professional footballer and Akram Rikhawi who passed their 74 day without food . The youth called for a continuous support of the prisoners even after the end of the strike (x). Protests across Palestine took place this week after israel violated the terms of the agreement addressing the demands of approximately 2,000 Palestinian political prisoners .

A masked Palestinian demonstrator waves a national flag during protests at the Qalandia crossing in the occupied West Bank on May 15, 2012, marking Nakba day, which commemorates the exodus of hundreds of thousands of their kin after the establishment of Israel state in 1948. AFP PHOTO/JACK GUEZ  2012 AFP

A masked Palestinian demonstrator waves a national flag during protests at the Qalandia crossing in the occupied West Bank on May 15, 2012, marking Nakba day, which commemorates the exodus of hundreds of thousands of their kin after the establishment of Israel state in 1948. AFP PHOTO/JACK GUEZ  2012 AFP

Official Nakba Day rally in al-Manara Square, Ramallah, May 15 2012 : Thousands gathered carrying the Palestinian flags and black ones to commemorate the black day of Nakba . (photo: Activestills.org)

During the clashes outside Ofer Prison marking 64 Years Of  Nakba on May 15, 2012 : A young man beaten in a Brutal attempt to arrest him but he asked for help by the other youth which made the soldiers leave him !

These senses get you back memories from the Inifada , several soldiers attack a guy then run away when others come to help him . Its a prove that israels’ main aim is to damage Palestinians in any possible way .What a cowards !

An appreciation post for the Palestinian youth : From Clashes Outside Ofer Prison Marking 64 Years Of  Nakba  on May 15, 2012.

(photos by  Ahmed Mesleh -Majdi Mohammed , ABBAS MOMANI/AFP - REUTERS/Darren Whiteside - REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman - Bernat Armangue )


Israeli occupation forces and undercover policemen arrest  Palestinian protesters that you can see children among them and notice the mothers trying to prevent them from taking their children  during clashes in the east Jerusalem Arab neighborhood of Issawiya on May 15, 2012 as Palestinians  marked Nakba day, which commemorates the exodus of hundreds of thousands of their kin after the establishment of Israel state in 1948.( AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI 2012 AFP)

From A Protest ended of blocking the way in front Israeli settlers in front Maale Adomim Settlement near the West Bank city of Jerusalem on May 13, 2012. About 40 Palestinian, Israeli and International Activist succeed to Close the entrance of 2nd Biggest Settlements in the West Bank in an activity Supporting Palestinian Prisoners who are on Hunger strike since 27 Days. / Fadi Arouri

Protests across Palestine on May, 11, 2012 in support of Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli jails who enter today their 26th day of hunger strike in protest of the inhumane conditions of their detention . At the same time , at least 10 Palestinian inmates, out of whom 8 are administrative detainees, have been on hunger strike for more than 45 days, and are in life-threatening danger. Inmates in advanced stages of hunger strike are :

  • Bilal Diab: On hunger strike since 28 February 2012. This is the 75th day of his hunger strike.
  • Thaer Halahleh: On hunger strike since 28 February 2012. This is the 75th day of his hunger strike.
  • Hassan el-Safadi: On hunger strike since 5 March 2012 - this is the 69th day of his hunger strike
  • Omar Abu Shalal: On hunger strike since 7 March 2012 - this is the 67th day of his hunger strike
  • Jafar Izz el-Din: On hunger strike since 21 March 2012 - this is the 51st day of his hunger strike.
  • Ahmad Ali Ahmad: We do not know the exact date on which he started his hunger strike. This is believed to be the 21th day of his hunger strike
  • Muhammad Suleyman: Administrative detainee. Suffers from Thalassemia. He has been refusing medical treatment (but not food) for 41 days, since 2 April 2012.
  • Mahmoud Sarsaq: We do not know the exact date on which he started his hunger strike. This is believed to be the 51th day of his hunger strike.
  • Azzam Diab: this is probably the 51th day of his hunger strike.
  • Muhammad Rafiq Taj: On hunger strike since 18 March 2012 - this is the 45th day of his hunger strike.

Meanwhile Talks ongoing to resolve hunger strike demands . A comprehensive solution to widespread hunger strike action by prisoners is being discussed between Palestinian, Israeli and Egyptian officials

Protests took place to mark the Nakba too which 15 may 2012 marks the 64 anniversary of  the Palestinian catastrophe , 11.2 million Palestinians around the world  will mark it this year .

also see videos for the protests in Jerusalem.(x)

[photos by REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman , Mussa Qawasma ,  AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP , JAAFAR ASHTIYEH/AFP , AP Photo/Mohammed Ballas , Aboud Younis ,  Wafa ]

A Palestinian protester throws a stone at an Israeli soldier during a protest in Al-Khader village near the town of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, on May 10, 2012 in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. More than a third of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel are currently observing an open-ended hunger strike to demand improved conditions, including family visits and increased access to lawyers, an end to solitary confinement and administrative detention. AFP PHOTO/MUSA AL-SHAER (Photo credit should read MUSA AL-SHAER/AFP/GettyImages) 2012 AFP

A Palestinian protester throws a stone at an Israeli soldier during a protest in Al-Khader village near the town of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, on May 10, 2012 in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. More than a third of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel are currently observing an open-ended hunger strike to demand improved conditions, including family visits and increased access to lawyers, an end to solitary confinement and administrative detention. AFP PHOTO/MUSA AL-SHAER (Photo credit should read MUSA AL-SHAER/AFP/GettyImages) 2012 AFP

Protest in support  of more than 2,000 Prisoner on hunger strike, in front of Ofer prison [May, 1, 2012].

(photos by Bahaa Nasser , Fadi Arouri, Hudaifa Srour and Wafa )

  • Today is the 16th day of Palestinian prisoners’ mass hunger strike
  • BilalDiab and ThaerHalahleh are on their 65th day of hunger strike
  • Hassan Safadi is on day 59 of hunger strike and OmarAbuShalal is on day 57 of hunger strike .