An Israeli soldier’s fatal shooting of Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi during a protest against illegal settlements in the West Bank captured global attention. However, the killing of Palestinian girl Bana Laboom on the same day near Nablus largely went unnoticed.
History of solidarity
International activists, like Eygi, have been killed by Israel in the past, with little consequence for the perpetrators. Despite the risks, foreign activists continue to travel to Palestine to document and bring attention to Israeli violence.
Activists killed
Various international activists, including Rachel Corrie and Tom Hurndall, have been killed or injured by Israeli forces while supporting Palestinians in their struggle against occupation.
Resisting Israeli colonialism
Foreign activists, including Israelis like Jonathan Pollak, work alongside Palestinians to resist Israeli colonialism. Their presence offers protection, bears witness to injustices, and integrates them fully into the Palestinian struggle.
Bring attention
International activists in places like Masafer Yatta provide crucial documentation and support, shining a light on settler violence and military harassment against Palestinians.