Workers arriving at the Caterpillar - Perkins factory in Irlam, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, this morning were surprised by a 30 foot yellow banner with an acrylic image of a Palestinian, head in hands, whose house is being demolished by a Cat bulldozer while an Israeli soldier stands guard. The spray-painted text proclaims “Stop Caterpillar… Palestine… House Demolitions… Apartheid Wall… Perkins… 100% owned by Caterpillar… Israeli Tank Deal”.

It was all too much for some - they kept their windows firmly sealed while staring straight ahead. Others were interested but scared that someone might notice, a few shouted at us and declined any discussion. But quite a number, especially those not driving a Jag, perhaps even walking to work, were curious enough to take our leaflet and the War on Want Shareholders anti-Report. Some knew nothing about their company’s role in Palestine and thanked us for the information. Some knew of the issues and agreed with us completely. Some, it seems, were embarrassed to go into work through our line.

This program was produced by Chris Edwards on April 8th 2005.

For more information, visit:
stopcat.org
catdestroyshomes.org
rachelcorriefoundation.org

Residents of Bil’in village, together with international and Israeli activists, chain themselves to olive trees that are to be uprooted to make way for the Israeli Apartheid Wall. The wall is currently being constructed in many areas of Palestine. For Bil’in it will result in the annexation of 2,400 dunums of land - over 50% of the land belonging to the village. This will facilitate massive Israeli settlement expansion east of the Green Line.

Bil’in has carried out a series of non-violent protests against this land theft, and demonstrations are held at least once a week, usually more. The Israeli military has used excessive force against the demonstrators, regularly firing tear gas, rubber coated metal bullets, sound bombs and live ammunition at unarmed civilians peacefully protesting. Many people have been injured and arrested. In other areas of Palestine people have been killed because they have protested against the wall, including two children who were shot dead on the same day that this video was filmed, a short distance away in Beit Liqya.

This program was produced by Lena Green on May 4, 2005.

For more information, visit:
bilin-village.org
palsolidarity.org
Break The Silence Mural Project report

Personal stories of Palestinians and Israeli settlers frame this 1993 account of Israel’s race to build permanent settlements in the West Bank and Gaza strip, in an effort to cement the occupation of Palestinian lands. The decisive role of U.S. aid and the impact of massive Soviet immigration are reflected in everyday life on both sides. Eyewitness testimony and analysis underscore the political stakes as the settlements become “facts on the ground.”

Produced by Anata Video in cooperation with Palestine Solidarity Committee and Tami Gold.

For more information on Israeli settlements, visit:
fmep.org (Foundation for Middle East Peace)
icahd.org (Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions)

As the battle to end the occupation continues, many in the West have heard nothing regarding the need to address crucial environmental issues that Palestinians have to face. We’ll hear from two voices first from Jad Ishaq a Palestinian environmental researcher and Nachy Kanfer a Canadian/American environmental activist.

Then later in the podcast The War’s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This program was produced by Crossing The Line for August 24, 2007.

For more information, visit:
ctl.libsyn.com

Voice of America reports on the controversy over the play “My Name Is Rachel Corrie” at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

This program was produced by the Voice of America for July 23, 2007.

For more information, visit:
voanews.com
rachelcorriefoundation.org
rachelswords.org
palsolidarity.org