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Founded in the beginning of 1993, when it became obvious that after the election of the new Labour-Meretz government, the former established peace movements had practically stopped their protest activities because of their unconditional support for the government. The following is a partial list of the activities of the Gush: |
09.11.02 160 activists in last day of picking and Shielding against settlers |
| 19.10.02 Picking olives and Shielding Palestinians against settlers |
| 27.09.02 A demonstration in front of the Kalandia "check-point" alongside the leaders of the Arab public in Israel - demanding the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Mukata'a. |
| 22.09.02 Two hundred peace activists demonstrated opposite the Ministry of Defense in Tel-Aviv against the attack on the mukat'a, and against Sharon's plan to "eliminate" Yasser Arafat. |
| 24.07.02 a demonstration against the Murderous act of the Israeli army in Gaza. In the attack, 9 children and 8 other peolpe were killed. The attack was designed to murder Salah Shhade, a Hamas leader. The Demonstration took place in Tel Aviv, opposite the ministry of defence. |
| 13.07.02 Invited by the mayor of A-Ram, Gush activists "illegally" enter the town, and demonstrate against action of occupation authorities preventing by force garbage removal. This is one method of trying to force the Palestinian people to submit to the occupation. |
| 05.07.02 Large Gush ad, entitled "A New Beginning", demands withdrawal of the Israeli forces from Palestinian territory, in order to make possible free Palestinian elections. |
| 28.6.02 On the eve of Denmark's assumption of EU Presidency, Gush delegation meets with Danish Foreign Ministry chief to discuss situation after Bush speech (24.6). |
| 15.6.02 Invited by mayor, Gush Shalom activists try to enter besieged Bethlehem for reception in Church of Nativity, We were blocked by the Israeli army and police, three different attempts were aborted. This is part of a clear attempt to cut off any ties between Israeli and Palestinian peace activists. |
| 07.06.02
A vigil to commemorate the 35th. Anniversary of the occupation which started, with the 1967 war. The vigil was held under the title of: "Arafat is the partner" During the vigil, an artist painted a large prtrait of the famous handshake between Rabin and Arafat |
| 27.4.02
Demonstration of the Jewish-Arab coalition against the occupation, Which is a coalition of all radical movements. The Demonstration started with a march from the "Cinematek" to the Tel Aviv Museum. Approx 5,000 people participated in the Demonstration. |
| 13.4.02
Gush activists take part in a 3 mile march by 3000 Jewish and Arab Israelis from Megido to the Jenin checkpoint. The prpose, was to bring supplies to besieged Jenin aftr the terrible attack of the Israeli army. The march was Stopped by the army, but 13 trucks carrying supplies were let through. |
| 12.4.02
During Powell visit, Gush takes part in demo by joint "Anti-War Movement" in front of the US Embassy in Tel-Aviv, "Powell, Stop Sharon" and "Withdrawal Now". |
| 3.4.02
Gush takes part in mass demonstration at A-Ram checkpoint near Ramallah. The purpose was to escort a convoy of food and medicine, donated by Israeli citizens to the besieged population of Ramallah. An extensive amount of tear-gassed and shock granades were used by the police and the army. Four trucks with supplies were let through. |
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30.3.02
Gush and others demonstrate in front of Ministry of
Defense in Tel-Aviv against siege and re-occupation of Ramallah,
temporarily block entrance to ministry.
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| 9.3.02
Together with inhabitants of Taibeh village, protest
demonstration at Tulkarem checkpoint against the siege and re-
occupation of that town.
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| 9.2.02
First big joint demonstration of all militant peace groups
to form Anti-War Movement, at Museum Square, Tel-Aviv,
attended by 10,000 people, including many Arab citizens. Keynote
speech by Uri Avnery.
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| 25.01.02-22.02
6 weekly Protest vigils of Gush activists opposite Shimon Peres' home in Tel-Aviv, "Peres, You Are Partner To War Crimes" and "Peres, Resign NOW!" We view Peres as one who bears a heavy responsibility for this government's actions, and for not having a serious political oposition. |
| 22.01.02
Gush delegation, accompanied by senior journalists, visits Yasser Arafat in his besieged compound in Ramallah, expresses solidarity. Wide reactions in the media. |
| 09.01.02 Big public forum organized by Gush Shalom in Tel-Aviv against war crimes attracts wide attention; air-force Colonel calls for refusal to follow orders, professors call for systematic collection of evidence about war crimes committed by occupation forces. View transcript |
| 09.01.2002 Supreme Court proposes compromise on Gush suit against Broadcasting Authority regarding refusal to broadcast Gush ads against war crimes. |
31.12.01 Joint march in Old City of Jerusalem against occupation, for "Open Jerusalem" by Christian patriarchs, Muslim leaders, Gush Shalom and international delegations. |
| 30.12.01 Gush activists meet in Jaffa to "celebrate" Alternative Nobel Prize award and discuss preparations for intensified action in view of worsening situation. |
| 28.12.01
Gush representative lights torch at Women's Coalition forp Peace demonstration in Jerusalem. |
| 23.12.01 Gush appeals to the Supreme Court against decision by Defense Minister forbidding 50 Gush activists to go to Ramallah for meeting with Yasser Arafat. |
| 15.12.01 Gush activists participate in Peace Coalition demonstrations ar Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, "There Is No Military Solution". |
| 10.12.01 Gush demonstration in front of US Embassy in Tel-Aviv, protesting killing of Palestinian children in Hebron and ongoing assassinations in the occupied territories. |
| 10-12.12..01.2002 Gush delegation in Brussels and Strasbourg meets with Belgian ministers, members of European Parliament and Commission. |
| 07.12.01 Award ceremony of Right Livelihood Award ("Alternative Nobel Prize") to Gush Shalom, Uri and Rachel Avnery in Swedish parliament, meeting with acting PM.. |
| 03.12.01 Gush press conference in British parliament, Westminster, with Vanessa and Corin Redgrave, Harold Pinter, Palestinian ambassador Afif Safieh and MPs. |
| 26.11.01
Following Gush call for demonstration demanding independent investigation into the killing of the children, other groups join protest vigil opposite Defense Ministry.
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| 25.11.01 After the killing of 5 children in the Gaza Strip by an army explosive charge, Gush publishes ad: "In mourning, anger and shame…" |
| 09.11.01 Full-page Gush ad in Haaretz shows 10 Commandments tablets with new text: Thou shall not liquidate, Thou shall not torture, Thou shall not demolish homes, etc. |
| 08.11.01 Public meeting with advisors of PLO negotiating team. First advertised, open public meeting with PLO officials in Tel-Aviv. No incidents. |
| 03.11.01 At Rabin memorial mass meeting in Tel-Aviv, Gush activists distribute leaflets denouncing the silence while war crimes are being committed in the occupied territories. |
| 25.10.01 Under the auspices of 4 Congressmen, Gush delegation holds press conference on Capitol Hill, after 5-cities tour, meeting press, politicians and peace organizations. |
| 4.10.01 Swedish jury announced the awarding of the "Alternative Nobel Prize" for 2001 to "Gush Shalom and Uri and Rachel Avnery…honoring all Gush Shalom activists". | 29.9.01
Gush, together with Ta'ayush and other peace groups, demonstrates against the expulsion of cave dwellers south of Hebron, "No to Ethnic Cleansing". |
20.9.01 Gush delegation meets with high-ranking officials and members of parliament in The Hague to discuss idea of an international peace force for Palestine. |
11.9.01 Gush Shalom applies to the Supreme Court against the Israel Broadcasting Authority, after a paid Gush broadcast against war crimes was rejected. (On 24.9, the Supreme Court orders the Broadcasting Authority to reply within 21 days.) |
3.9.01
ush activists take part in Jewish-Arab demonstration in front of the Supreme Court, during testimony of Alik Ron, ex-commander of the Northern District Police, about the killing of 13 Arab citizens during demonstration in October 2000. |
29.8.01 Gush is the only voice in Israel speaking out against the assassinations, publishes ad: "Against the execution of the leaders of the Palestinian people! The intellectuals must put an end to their silence". |
20.8.01 Closed meeting of Gush activists and invited guests with Palestinian experts who had acted as advisors to the Palestinian delegation at the Camp David conference. |
14.8.01
Following call by Gush Shalom, a joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration takes place near the Orient House, which was "conquered" and closed down by Israeli forces. |
10.8.01 Gush Shalom publishes as a whole-page ad a Draft Peace Agreement between Israel and the Palestinian people, including solution for all outstanding issues. |
29.7.01 Broadcast against war crimes - the Gush warns the Voice of Israel (radio) that it will ask for a Supreme Court injunction, unless it rescinds its refusal to broadcast as a paid advertisement a call for soldiers to refuse following criminal orders. |
22.7.01 Gush activist and others reach the besieged villages of Hares, Kifl-Hares, and Dir-Istia, remove obstacles placed by the army to prevent movement between them. |
17.7.01 Gush delegation takes part in Faisal Husseini memorial meeting at the Orient House, banned by Minister of Interior Security. Uri Avnery only Israeli invited to speak. |
29.06.01
A solidarity demonstration of several peace movements with the people of El-Khader against a new "outpost settlement". 6 activist were arrested during the demonstration |
15.6.01 "Barak's Generous Offers..." - The gush starts campaign to expose this lie, prints a concise report with maps for mass distribution, including politicians, journalists and diplomats. |
| 08.06.01Joint demonstration with "woman's Coalition". And an action with
the people of El-Hader against creeping settlements.
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| 21.05.01 Joint press conference of Hannan Ashrawi, Uri Avnery, Lea Tsemel, Khader Shqeirat and Jeff Halper in American Colony, Jerusalem, issues joint statement. |
| 16.05.02 Joint torch demonstration of Ta'ayosh, Gush Shalom and Women's organizations in Tel-Aviv, opposite Ministry of Defense, against aerial bombardment of Gaza. |
| 18.04.01 Gush Shalom and other activists join Palestinians in demonstration to break blockade at Karawat village on the West Bank, 15 Israelis and Palestinians arrested, several wounded. |
| 14.04.01
- Joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration at Bethlehem road-block. Approaching the road-block from the two sides, both columns break through the army and police lines and meet in the middle. Palestinians led by "Raproachment" organization from Bet-Sahour, Israelis by Gush Shalom and Women's Coalition.
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| 06.04.01 Gush delegation received by President Yasser Arafat in Ramallah, discusses ways to strengthen the ties between the peace movement and the Palestinian organizations. |
| 04.04.01 Demonstration in front of the Ministry of Defense in Tel-Aviv against the outrages committed by the settlers in Hebron. |
| 23.03.01
Direct action of Gush and other groups in blockaded Rantis village on the West Bank: 200 activists fill trenches dug by the army to cut village off. After soldiers confiscate digging implements, activists fill the trenches with their bare hands.
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| 13.03.01 Gush published big ad in several papers: "We call for the immediate creation of an international peace-keeping force for the protection of the population in the occupied Palestinian territories from the Sharon-Peres-Mofaz government." |
| 13.03.01Gush, together with Women's Coalition and others demonstrates in Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and the Northern Valleys against closure, "Closure is War Crime".
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| 7.03.01 On the day the Unity Government is sworn in, Gush publishes big ad in several papers: "Today Starts The Countdown To Disaster". |
| 9.02.01 Three days after the elections (6.2) which bring Sharon to power, Gush publishes big ad: "The Struggle for Peace Starts Again, A Unity Government Will Bring War". |
| 7.02.01 The day after Ariel Sharon's big election victory, Gush ad: "The Fight Goes On - National Unity Government Will Be A Disaster." |
| 4.02.01 Gush activists join women's demonstration in front of Ministry of Defense against the blockade ("closure') of Palestinian towns and villages, block main street. |
| 28.01.01 Gush organizes big pre-election big public debate at the Eretz-Israel Museum Hall in Tel-Aviv on the question: "Blank Ballot - Yes or No?" |
| 15.01.01 Gush delegation meets with Faisal al-Husseini at the Orient House in Jerusalem to deliberate possibilities of a new joint Israeli-Palestinian peace campaign. |
| 9.01.01 Gush activists join other peace groups in demonstration in front of Supreme Court in Jerusalem, after lawyer Na'ila Atiah, on behalf of the family of assassinated Fatah leader and peace activist Dr. Thabet, submitted petition against the "liquidation" policy. |
| 29.12.00Gush takes part in big march of women's peace organizations from center of West Jerusalem to the Old City wall, 'Jerusalem - Capital Of The Two States".
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| 28.12.00Joint X-mas march with Beth-Sahur community leaders on Sdemot army camp from which houses had been shelled. Part of the camp occupied, Palestinian flag hoisted.
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| 19.12.00 Gush ad campaign against the Barak policy of "liquidating" Palestinian activists by death squads, helicopter attacks and assassination by collaborators. |
| 25.11.00 At the invitation of Faisal al-Husseini, a delegation of 85 Gush activists paid a visit to Orient House, center of Palestinian action in East Jerusalem. After speeches by Palestinian ministers and MPs and Gush activists and a general debate, a joint resolution was adopted, setting out the terms for a just peace. The visit was widely reported on TV. |
| 17.11.00Hares, a Palestinian village surrounded by settlements, cut off by the army, asked the Gush to come and help in the harvesting of the olives, since the villagers cannot enter their orchards without risking their lives. Gush activists confronted the army, forced entry and helped in the harvest.
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| 4.11.00 Gush activists distribute leaflets and stickers at giant Rabin memorial meeting in Tel-Aviv: "Bring the soldiers back from the territories", "Yes to the Green Line", "The settlers are not my brothers", "Barak is not Rabin's heir". |
| 29.10.00 Gush starts sticker campaign: "Bring the soldiers back from the (occupied) territories!" |
| 27.10.00 Big ad campaign: "Barak is turning us into hostages of the settlers, This war is being waged for them. There is a solution: To get out of the occupied territories." |
| 14.10.00Joint anti-war demonstration in front of the Tel-Aviv museum, Gush activists march on the ministry of defense, demonstrate opposite the army high command.
| 9.10.00 At he end of Yom Kippur, following the pogroms against Arab citizens throughout Israel and the intensification of the war in the occupied territories, Gush and other peace activists demonstrate at the Rabin memorial in Tel-Aviv. |
3.10.00 large Gush ads in Ha'aretz and Jerusalem Post: "Get Out Of All The Occupied Territories". |
| 2.10.00 Gush and other peace activists demonstrate against the war opposite the Ministry of Defense in Tel-Aviv. |
| 1.10.00 Gush and other peace activists demonstrate against the war at Disengoff Center in the center of Tel-Aviv. |
| 30.9.00 After the outbreak of the bloody "al-Aksa intifada" following the provocative "visit" of Ariel Sharon to the Muslim holy places, Gush and other peace activists demonstrate near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem against the killing of Palestinians: "Stop Shooting at Demonstrators", "Barak + Sharon = Disaster", "Hands Off the Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount"). |
| 1 - 8.9.00 Gush ad campaign: "Remnants buried under the earth are NOT holy, Life on earth is holy." |
| 4.9.00 After the failure of the Camp David summit meeting, at the height of the debate on sovereignty over the "Temple Mount", Gush demonstrates on the border between West and East Jerusalem: "The Mount to Muhammad, the Wall to Moses". Feisal Husseini joins demonstration. |
| 21-24.7.00 Big ad campaign in all major Israeli papers "Jerusalem must be the capital of the two states - West Jerusalem the capital of the State of Israel and East Jerusalem the capital of the State of Palestine", recalling Gush manifesto of June 1995 (above). |
| 18.7.00 Gush members in Peace Tent (set up in Rabin Square by bereaved families) take part in meetings with Palestinian bereaved families, ex-prisoners and dialogue groups. |
| 15.7.00 Gush demonstrators in Abu-Dis welcomed by Palestinian governor of Jerusalem, declare "Jerusalem - Capital of The Two States", demonstrate against Moscowitz settlement site. Extensive coverage in Israeli, Palestinian and international media. |
| 12.7.00 Gush Shalom joins general "Peace Headquarters" to support a Barak-Aarafat agreement if it comes into being and fight against settlers' anti-peace propaganda. |
| 11.7.00 Gush takes part in joint demonstration of peace movements near Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem to support Barak-Arafat peace negotiations at Camp David. |
| 28.6.00 Gush activists, together with B'tselem group, demonstrate against inhuman water shortage in Yata, south of Hebron, bringing water containers to the inhabitants. |
| 26.5.00 Uri Avnery invited by SCUPAD, international association of high-level town-planners, to make opening speech at Salzburg congress, explains Gush plan for "Jerusalem - Capital of Two States", finds enthusiastic support for Gush manifesto. |
| 6.5.00 Gush activists inspects the site of the planned Bet-El-Ofrah by-pass road, consults with Palestinian activists about large-scale protest campaign against the plan. |
| 26.4.00 At the opening session of the UN conference on Palestinian refugees in Paris, Gush representative explains the Gush plan for the solution of the problem. |
| 12.4.00 Gush activists join Peace Now members in confrontation with settlers, in order to prevent them from taking possession of Palestinian land at Har Gilo, near Beth Jallah. |
| 9.4.00 Gush delegation invited by the Hebron area cave people for a "victory party" after the court ordered their return to their homes. |
| 18.03.00 Group of Gush activists on an inspection tour in Hebron as guests of TIPH (Temporary International Presence in Hebron), are threatened by violent settlers. |
| 11.03.00 Joint Demonstration with Palestinians against land confiscation and plan to set up new settlement near Alfei Menashe settlement. Afterwards, Gush demonstrators visit Ehud Barak's private home at Kokhav Ya'ir (on the Israeli side of the Green Line) and hand him a protest letter. |
| 27.02.00 Gush delegation invited by Palestinian organizations to inspect site of land confiscation and preparations for new settlement near Alfei Menashe. Action planned. |
| 23.02.00 After Foreign Minister David Levy called in the Knesset to attack Lebanon civilians ("Blood for blod, child for child") Gush web site shows "Levy shooting gallery". |
| 11.02.00 Heavy attack on humorous item on Gush web site, showing settlements. Gush accused of incitement to violence. Gush members on several TV and radio talk-shows. |
| 21.01.00 Gush activists, together with B'Tselem, visit 300 cave-dwellers evicted by the army from their homes in Hebron area. Army prevents joint planting of olive trees. |
| 30.12.99 Gush activists join Palestinians demonstrators in front of the Sultan house near Kiryat Arba, break through army barriers, reach house. One wounded, two arrested. |
| 28.12.99 Army prevents Gush activists from paying solidarity visit to the house of the Sultan family that is terrorized by Kiryat Arba settlers. Activists demonstrate on the road. |
| 11.12.99 Gush volunteers assist in building the roof of a house in Katana village that was demolished by the army. |
| 09.12.99 Demonstration in front of the Defense Ministry in Tel-Aviv against eviction of 300 Palestinians from cave-homes south of Hebron. |
| 06.11.99 Gush inspection tour of settlements and by-pass roads. |
| 04.11.99 Gush leaflets at Rabin anniversary mass demonstration: "Barak is not the successor of Rabin". |
| 22.10.99 Start of Gush campaign "There is No Legal Settlement. Period". First ads in newspapers. |
| 10.10.99 Joint demonstration with Peace Now opposite Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem against new settlements. Gush slogan: "Settlement Blocs - Tears for Generations to Come". |
| 13.8.99 Big ad proposing detailed Gush Shalom plan for the implementation of the Right of Return published in both the Hebrew and the English edition of Ha'aretz. |
| 30.7.99 Full-page ad in Ha'aretz: Open letter to Ehud Barak about conditions for peace: Green line, Jerusalem capital of two states, withdrawal from all settlements. Same in English (Jerusalem Post and English edition of Ha'aretz, both on 6.8.99). |
| 14.7.99 Gush members demonstrate in opposite King David hotel, Jerusalem, during state visit of Turkish president, "Freedom for Kurdistan, Freedom for Ocalan". |
| 10.7.99 Dedication ceremony of the Shawamreh home in Anata, built by Gush volunteers (see above) and others in conjunction with Committee against House Demolitions. |
| 12.6.99 Kalkilia: Gush takes part in joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration against Oranit settlement, on the land of Beith Amin. Non-violent confrontation with army. |
| 3.6.99 Nablus: Gush takes part in Palestinian demonstration against Bracha settlement, on the occasion of Palestinian "Day of Rage". Non-violent confrontation with army. |
| 30.5.99 Ramallah: Gush delegation participates in Conference of Popular Palestinian Forces against settlements, afterwards private meeting with Arafat. |
| 4.5.99 End of Oslo "interim period", full-page Gush ad in Ha'aretz: "We support" manifesto with 500 signatures of prominent Israelis. Wide echo in Palestinian media. |
| 27.4.99 Gush demonstration at the Orient House, together with Palestinian activists led by Faisal Husseini, to protest against Netanyahu's decision to close offices there. |
| 3.4.99 In face Netanyahu's threats to close the Jerusalem Orient House, 120 Gush activists and signatories of the "We Support" manifesto, including prominent Israeli writers an artists, march there and are received by Faisal Husseini and Hanan Ashrawi. |
| 20.3.99 Participation in Palestinian demonstration against omgoing "enlargement" of Avnei Hefetz settlement, afterwards meeting with Palestinian governor in Tulkarem. |
| 13.3.99 Rebuilding demolished house in Kifl Kharis (West Bank) village. |
| 27.2.99 Fact-finding tour of settlement aggression around Bethlehem, guided by Salah Ta'amri, scuffle with soldiers at "Yossi's Farm" settlement. |
| 18.02.99 Spontaneous demonstration opposite Turkish embassy in Tel-Aviv against kidnapping of Kurdish leader and Israeli-Turkish alliance aiding oppression of Kurds. |
| 02.02.99 Gush publishes manifesto drafted by the Gush signed by 440 prominent Israelis, writers, artists, poets and university professors, supporting "the Right of the Palestinian nation to declare the establishment of the State of Palestine in all the territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with united Jerusalem serving as capital of both states". First list Haaretz 2.2 and Jerusalem Post 5.2, second Haaretz 9.2, third Haaretz 19.2. |
| 02.01.99 Army prevents Gush activists from entering Kifl Kharis (West Bank) in order to build demolished house. Some do succeed to reach site, build symbolic wall. |
| 25.12.98 Gush participation in joint Palestinian-Israeli Christmas torch parade in Beith-Sahur: "Palestinian State - a Right and Not a Gift". |
| 08.12.98 Gush demonstration at Defense Ministry for release of Palestinian prisoners, under the slogan "We Israelis Also Have Blood On Our Hands". |
| 06.12.98 Participation in demonstration by woman's organizations in Jerusalem against the war in Lebanon, erection of memorial with number of casualties and laying flowers. |
| 26.11.98 Gush delegation taking part in Palestinian demonstration against land expropriation near Burukin and A-Dik villages, severely tear-gassed by army. |
| 24.11.98 "The Danger of the Black Revolution", large public debate about the book "The Donkey of the Messiah" by Seffi Rachlewsky, revealing the ideology of the settlers. |
| 26.10.98 Gush activists pick olives together with Arab villagers in Moawiah (Israel), on land expropriated by army. |
| 10.10.98 Rebuilding the home of Lakieh family destroyed by the army in Kataneh. |
| 28.09.98 Gush delegation in Um-al-Faham (Arab town in Israel) during violent protest riots against land expropriation, tear-gassed by Border Police. |
| 26.09.98 Visit of Gush group in Katana village near Ramallah to protect preparations for rebuilding of house demolished by the army. |
| 17.08.98 Participation in Palestinian students' demonstration at al-Ram checkpoint, against occupation orders preventing Students to go from Gaza to West Bank universities. |
| 1.08.98 Rebuilding a house destroyed by the army in Anata. |
| 19.07.98 – Participation in meeting of Arafat with Peace Movements’ Coordinating Committee. |
| 18.07.98 – Launching Gush Action “Marking the Green Line” at Shomron settlers’ road. |
| 09.07.98 – Participation in demonstration at Beth-El military HQ against demolition of Palestinian homes. |
| 07.07.98 – Meeting with Yassir Arafat about Gush Shalom Green Line and boycott actions. |
| 29.06.98 – Participation in torch parade of peace movements in Jerusalem against Ateret Cohanim settlers. |
| 23.06.98 – Condolence visit to family of man murdered by settlers in Hirbet-Kilkas , visit to house demolition site in Yata, handing over money contributions to families of three workers killed by soldiers at Tarkumie Check-post. |
| 14.06.98 – Demonstration against Netanyahu at Likud central office, Tel-Aviv. |
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29.05.98 – Participation in “Peace Fair” in Tiv’on. |
| 27.05.98 – Meeting with the Economic Committee of the Knesset about the boycott of the products of the settlements. |
| 18.05.98 – “Thank you, Hillary” – Vigil opposite US Embassy in Tel-Aviv, in support of Ms. Clinton’s statement in favor of a Palestinian state and US pressure for peace. |
| 30.04.98 Independence Day: Participation in joint demonstration of peace forces at “Har Homa” against laying of founding stone by settlers. |
| 29.04.98 – Independence Day’s eve: Uri Avnery lights Peace Torch in “Yesh Gvul” ceremony. |
| 23.04.98 – “Israel’s Resurrection versus Palestinian Nakbah” – public debate with Islamic leader Sheikh Abdalla Nimr Darwish, Ilan Pappe and Yitzhak Livni. |
| 14.04.98 – Participation in “Peace Fair” in Tel-Aviv. |
| 25.03.98 – During Kofi Annan lecture in Jerusalem, demonstration against demolition of Palestinian homes. |
| 13.03.98 – Condolence visit by Gush delegation in Dura, following killing of three Palestinian workers at Tarqumia road-block. |
| 21.02.98 – Gush activists, together with Palestinian inhabitants of Salfit village, plant olive trees to protest land grab by Ariel settlement. Later, Gush activists demonstrate together with Palestinian inhabitants of Kadum village against land grab by Kedumim settlement. |
| 20.01 .98 – Gush research team publishes “Violations of the Oslo Agreements by the Netanyahu Government”. |
| 26.12.97 Sixty-eight prominent Israeli personalities publish statement supporting the "National Boycott of Settlement products", causing widespread public debate in the media as ell as an official negative reaction by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
| 21.11.97 Condolences and investigation visit to the family of 7-year old Ali Juarish killed in Aida refugee camp near Rachel's tomb. |
| 13.11.97 Gush delegation meets with Jassir Arafat in Gaza. |
| 08.11.97 Gush desks at giant Rabin Remembrance Rally in Tel-Aviv distribute boycott lists and gather signatures. |
| 28.09.97 Gush Shalom opens campaign: "National Boycott of Settlements Products". Ongoing action. |
| 17-19.9.97 Protest Tent of the Gush at Ras-al-Amud. |
| 17.09.97 Participation in Palestinian-Israeli mass protest at Ras-al-Amud. |
| 16.09.97 Gush Delegation at Ras-al-Amud protest camp, against new settlement there. |
| 13.09.97 Participation in mass demonstration of all peace movements in Tel-Aviv: "Save Peace!" |
| 1.09.97 Award ceremony of Aachen Peace Prize to "Gush Shalom with Uri Avnery" in Aachen, Germany. |
| 11.08.97 Joint "solidarity visit" to families in Silwan and Issawieh, East Jerusalem, whose houses were demolished by the municipality. |
| 11.08.97 Gush initiative: 37 writers and leading journalists sign petition against government decision to jam Palestinian broadcasts. |
| 28.07.97 at the Knesset against proposed law to prevent law-suits of Palestinian intifada victims for compensations. |
| 21.07.97 Forum on "Two States or One Joint State". |
| 05.07.97 Joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration in Bet-Amin near Kalkilia against annexation of the area by Israel. |
| 28.06.97 Distribution of leaflets and stickers at mass-meeting in Rabin Square, Tel-Aviv: "What Have You Done Today to Topple the Government?" |
| 23.06.97 Participation in Tel-Aviv women's march "We have no Children to Spare for a Superfluous War!" |
| 21.06.97 Participation in Jerusalem Israeli-Palestinian mass-meeting and Peace March: "JerusalemCapital of two States". |
| 09.06.97 Forum with Faris Kadura, Shmuel Gruag and David Mir on "Jerusalem: Ethnic Cleansing". |
| 04.06.97 Peace March to “Har Homa” and meeting with Palestinians at the protest encampment, on "Jerusalem Day". |
| 12.05.97 Aachen Peace Price awarded to Gush Shalom and Uri Avnery. |
| 12.04.97 Signatories of petition organised by the Gush received by Palestinians opposite “Har Homa”. |
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3.4.97 Israeli-Palestinian children's meeting opposite “Har Homa”, children draw the mountain. |
| 21.03.97 Gush demonstration together with Palestinian prayer-meeting opposite “Har Homa”. |
| 18.03.97 Gush delegation in the Palestinian tent encampment opposite “Har Homa”, as Bulldozers start working on the mountain. |
| 17.03.97 Publication of first list of signatories under petition "At the Last Momentthe Bulldozers!" (second list 19.3, third list 26.3, fourth and inclusive list of 850 signatories 9.4.) |
| 08.03.97 Participation in Peace Now demonstration against settlement on “Har Homa”. |
| 07.03.97 Joint demonstration with West Bank Palestinians against settlement on “Har Homa”. |
| 01.03.97 Joint demonstration with inhabitants of Beith-Zahur against building of Jewish settlement on “Har Homa”. |
| 26.02.97 Delegation to demonstration against starting a quarry on expropriated land near Tulkarem. |
| 26.02.97 Delegation to demonstration against building on Jebel Abu Gneim (Har Homa) in East Jerusalem. |
| 14.02.97 Joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration near Abu-Dis against expulsion of Jahalin tribe: "Abraham was a Bedouin". |
| 12.02.97 Distribution of stickers "Leave Lebanon Now" at Meretz conference. |
| 25.01 .97 Yasser Arafar meets Gush activists in liberated Hebron. |
| 18.01 .97 Joint demonstration with Fatah and villagers in Harbata, to protest against expansion of Kiryat Sefer settlement-town. Symbolic planting of olive saplings prevented by force by Israeli army. |
| 11.01 .97 Planning session with Fatah in Ramallah. |
| 01.01 .97 Demonstration at Defence Ministry in Tel-Aviv, "Get Settlers Out Of Hebron", after murderous attack on Arabs by religious soldier. |
| 24.12.96 Consultation with governor of Ramallah, fact-finding tour of villages threatened by Kiryat-Sefer settlement. |
| 20.12.96 Joint Israeli-Palestinian Demonstration against government decision to create new Ras-al-Amud Settlement in Jerusalem. |
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26.11.96 Public debate with leading army experts on the Motivation Decline and Conscientious Objection by Israeli soldiers. |
| 20.11.96 Condolence visit in Nailin village after killing of Palestinian demonstrator against land expropriation. |
| 04.11.96 Participation in inauguration of Rabin memorialdistribution of sticker: "What have you done today to topple the government?" |
| 02.11.96 Participation in memorial rally for Rabin, distribution of leaflet: "Rabin's TestamentPeace with Palestine". |
| 28.09.96 Participation in mass demonstrations against Netanyahu government actions, following opening of Jerusalem tunnel. |
| 28.08.96 Demonstration with Jahalin Bedouins near Ma'aleh Adumim, against their expulsion. |
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19.08.96 Meeting between Arafat and 50 senior Israeli journalists, organised by the Gush. |
| 05.08.96 Gush delegation conveys solidarity with Tabarin Beduin tribe, whose lands, near Omer (Israel), were confiscated. |
| 4.8.96 Gush members visit Hatam Abd-el-Kader, member of Palestinian Legislative Council, after his Jerusalem office was closed by Israeli police. |
| 6.7.96 Fact-finding tour of 100 Gush activists in Hebron, meeting with mayors of Hebron and Halhul. |
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2.7.96 Gush delegation meets with Jassir Arafat in Gaza to discuss joint actions after Israeli elections. |
| 22.6.96 Fact-finding tour of leading journalists and opinion-makers in Hebron, organised by the Gush. |
| 8.6.96 Consultation with Mayor of Hebron after Israeli Elections (29.5)Palestinian-Israeli March in Bethlehem against "Security Road". |
| 18.5.96 Delegation to demonstration in Hebron against closure of Hebron University. |
| 10.5.96 Bazaar of Palestinian handiwork in Tel-Aviv under the slogan "The Closure is a Disaster". |
| 4.5.96 Participation in peace demonstration in Rabin Square, Tel-Aviv, to mark passing of half a year since the assassination. |
| 17.4.96 Demonstration against war in Lebanon, opposite Ministry of Defence, Tel-aviv. |
| 6.4.96 Joint demonstration of all Palestinian parties and the Gush against land expropriation in Bethlehem. |
| 30.3.96 Delegation to Betlehem demonstration against expropriation. |
| 22.3.96 Joint demonstration with Meretz youth, against planned deportation of families of suspected terrorists. |
| 22.3.96 Joint demonstration with Israeli-Palestinian physicians, against closure denying treatment to sick people. |
| 16.3.96 Joint demonstration in Hebron, against violence and closure. |
| 9.3.96 Joint demonstration with Peace Now in Jerusalem after terror attacks, "Yes to peace, No to violence". |
| 1.3.96 Delegation to Bil'ein demonstration against land expropriation for Kiryat Sefer settlement. |
| 23.2.96 Giant ad of "Our Jerusalem" manifesto, with signatures of 675 prominent Israelis and Palestinians. |
| 22.2.96 Start of operation "Duchan", street stands for signing of "Our Jerusalem" manifesto. |
| 25.11.95 Demonstration against new road to cut off Kalkilia. |
| 12.11.95 Participation in giant rally of mourning for Rabin. |
| 4.11.95 Participation in giant peace rally. MURDER OF RABIN. |
| 17.10.95 Demonstration at the President's mansion "Release all Palestinian prisoners". Following: demonstration at Prime Minister's residence "Bring the soldiers back from Lebanon". |
| 27.9.95 Day before “Oslo 2” agreement, participation in Palestinian demonstration against settlers in Hebron. |
| 20.9.95 Symposium "5000 Years Jerusalem" with participation of prominent historians, archaeologists, art and literature experts, to disprove official propaganda campaign "3000 Years Jerusalem". |
| 26.8.95 Solidarity visit of 150 signatories of "Our Jerusalem" at Orient House. |
| 29.7.95 Delegation visits Orient House in protest against harassment by settlers. |
| 28.7.95 Demonstration against new settlement at al-Khadar. |
| 20.7.95 Army at Erez checkpoint prevents Gush delegation from joining Palestinian peace demonstration in Gaza territory. |
| 11.7.95 Delegation of "Our Jerusalem" received by Yassir Arafat. |
| 4.7.95 Press conference "Our Jerusalem" with Faisal Husseini. |
| 16.6.95 First publication of manifesto "Our Jerusalem". (Second list of signatories |
| 20.5.95 Participation in Israeli-Palestinian protest demonstration against expropriation of land in Beth-Tsafafa. |
| 15.5.95 Demonstration against the expulsion of the Jahalin Beduin tribe for land given to the Ma'aleh Adumim settlement near Jerusalem. |
| 12.5.95 Demonstration against land confiscation and settlements in Jerusalem, display of road sign "West JerusalemIsrael, East JerusalemPalestine. Speech by Faisal Husseini. |
| 5.4.95 Forum discussion with Arafat advisor Dr. Ahmad Tibi, violent confrontation with right-wing hooligans. |
| 1.4.95 Simultaneous joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstrations at the al-Ram and Giloh checkpoints, against closure of Jerusalem. |
| 25.2.95 "Solidarity visit" to endangered Palestinian village Beith-Ijsah, opposite Givon settlement, stopped by police and army, demonstration. |
| 12.2.95 Protest vigil opposite the Prime Minister's office during cabinet meeting: "Rabin and Co.You're burying the peace, you're losing power!" |
| 8.2.95 Protest vigil opposite the Defense Ministry in Tel-Aviv against the cclosure of the Palestinian territories: "Closure = Hunger, Hunger = Explosion." |
| 28.1.95 Joint Israeli-Palestinian study-group tours Ma'aleh-Amos area, settlers open fire on the group. |
| 30.12.94 Big joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration in al-Khader, attacked by army, 30 activists arrested. |
| 27.12.94 Demonstration on al-Khader hill against new settlement, several activists arrested. |
| 25.12.94 Demonstration on al-Khader hill against new settlement, one activist arrested. |
| 11.12.94 Joint demonstratwith Faisal al-Husseini and the Palestinian Centre of Non-Violent Studies at Ras-al-Amud against the closure of East Jerusalem. |
| 10.12.94 Demonstration in Tel-Aviv at the time of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, under the slogan: "Peace Prize O.K.But what about the Implementation of the Agreement?" |
| 26.11.94 Joint demonstration with Peace Now at Prime Minister's home in Jerusalem for removal of settlements from Gaza Strip. |
| 22.11.94 Joint demonstration with Meretz youth at Kalkilia checkpoint, against the demolition of the home of suicide bomber's family. |
| 8.11.94 Open Forum with leaders of the Islamic movement, in Tel-Aviv. |
| 21.10.94 Mourning Vigil at Disengoff Circle, Tel-Aviv, after Hamas attack on bus. Violent confrontation with right-wing hooligans. |
| 21.9.94 Aker-Avnery report on violations of Oslo agreementJoint press conference of the Gush and the Palestinian Peace Information Center in Jerusalem. |
| 11.9.94 Meeting with Mahmud Abbas (Abu-Mazen) in Gaza. |
| 10.9.94 Meeting with released Palestinian prisoners exiled to Jericho. |
| 10.9.94 Joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration against the demolition of Palestinian houses in al-Zaim, near Jerusalem. |
| 4.8.94 Working session with Yasser Arafat in Gaza. |
| 2.8.94 Solidarity visit to the protest tent of Israeli Arab mayors in Jerusalem. |
| 26.7.94 Planning session with Feisal al-Husseini in Orient House, Jerusalem. |
| 25.7.94 Official visit of Gush delegation in Jericho, reception by Jibril Rajub on behalf of of the Palestinian National Authority. |
| 22.7.94 Demonstration in Jerusalem Town Hall square, "OlmertHands off East Jerusalem". |
| 17.7.94 Following workers' riots at Erez checkpoint, demonstration in front of the Defence Ministry against the closure. |
| 12.7.94 Demonstration in front of Hasharon prison for the release of the female Palestinian prisoners. |
| 10.7.94 Demonstration in Tel-Aviv against "Third Way" (right-wing Labour) conference. |
| 2.7.94 Arafat receives Gush members and Israeli writers' delegation in Gaza. |
| 1.7.94 Arafat receives Gush members (Uri and Rachel Avnery) on his first day in Gaza. |
| 24.6.94 Demonstration opposite Defence Ministry in Tel-Aviv: "Release All Palestinian Prisoners Now!" |
| 11.6.94 Joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration at al-Ram checkpoint against the closure and for "JerusalemCapital of Two States". |
| 11.5.94 Demonstration opposite Prime Minister's office and the Knesset: "From Gaza and Jerichoto the Palestinian State". |
| 16.4.94 Demonstration in front of Rabin's home in Tel-Aviv, "Rabin, How much more Bloodshed until Withdrawal?" |
| 15.4.94 Participation in demonstration of Palestinian trade unions against the closure at al-Ram checkpoint. |
| 30.3.94 Participation in the "Day of the Land" mass-meeting in the Beduin town Rahat. |
| 5.3.94 Participation of the Gush as separate bloc in mass demonstration against the massacre, under the slogan "Dismantle all Settlements Now!" |
| 25.2.94 Hebron massacre. Protest demonstration opposite the Ministry of Defence in Tel-Aviv. |
| 24.2.94 Participation in protest watch in occupied Gaza against the continued detention of the spokesmen of the Islamic deportees. |
| 19.2.94 Demonstration in Ma'aleh-Adumim against eviction of Jahalin Beduins. |
| 15.2.94 Meeting with leaders in Hebron to plan common action against the settlers. |
| 30.1.94 Demonstration in front of the Labor Party Council meeting under the slogan "Prepare for the evacuation of the settlements". |
| 29.1.94 Demonstration on the Golan heights ("Peace is more important than the Golan"). Meeting with the Syrian Druse in Magdal-Shams. |
| 19.1.94 Public meeting with the Islamic deportees, after their return, in Gaza. |
| 7.1.94 Demonstration against settlers at Bethlehem closure checkpoint. Participation of delegation at Fatah birthday festival in East Jerusalem. |
| 4.1.94 Public meeting with Fatah activists in Tel-Aviv. |
| 31.12.93 Participation of delegation at Fatah birthday festival in Deheishe refugee camp. |
| 28.12.93 Defence watch at Orient House in Jerusalem, the seat of the Palestinian peace delegation, against the threat of settlers to blockade the building. |
| 8.12.93 Demonstration to stop the settlers, Sokolow House, Tel-Aviv, during speech by Rabin. |
| 4.12.93 Joint demonstration with the PLO-Jerusalem at the al-Ram checkpoint, against the shooting of Palestinians by the army. |
| 1.12.93 Joint press conference with the PLO-Jerusalem against the renewed violence in the occupation authorities. |
| 26.11.93 Demonstration in Tel-Aviv, opposite the Defence Ministry, against the shooting of Palestinians by the army in the occupied territories. |
| 30.10.93 Joint demonstration with the PLO in Jerusalem, against the setting up of a new Jewish housing project in Ral-al-Amud, Eastern Jerusalem. Attended by Faisal al-Husseini. |
| 7.10.93 Joint demonstration with the PLO in Nablus, for the immediate release of all Palestinian prisoners. Attended by Faisal al-Husseini. |
| 13.9.93 Taking part in joint Israeli-Palestinian festivity in East Jerusalem, congratulating Israeli-PLO signature of Oslo Declaration of Principles. |
| 30.8.93 Taking part in the creation of the Joint Staff of the peace movements, in favour of the Israel-PLO accord. |
| 26.8.93 Demonstration at the Labor Party headquarters in Tel-Aviv, under the slogan "RabinTalk With Arafat!" |
| 31.7.93 Third demonstration against the war in Lebanon, together with Hadash. |
| 28.7.93 Second demonstration against the war in Lebanon. |
| 26.7.93 First demonstration against the war in Lebanon in Tel-Aviv. |
| 21.7.93 Demonstration in Jerusalem, under the slogan "Jerusalemcapital of 2 states". Attended by Sa'eb Arikat and Ziad Abu-Ziad. |
| 5.6.93 "Peace Convoy" to the Gaza strip, to protest closure. Joint protest meeting with local leaders, including Haidar Abd-el-Shafi. |
| 27.4.93 Official founding conference of the Gush in Tel-Aviv. |
| 15.4.93 Protest vigil opposite Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem against the "closure" of the occupied territories. |
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25.3.93 Deportees' children's and Gush activists march to the Lenanese border. |
| 26.2.93 Folding of the tents. Final mass-meeting. |
| 23.2.93 Demonstration against the deportation in Jerusalem, on the occasion of the visit of Warren Christopher. |
| 6.2.93 Planting of 415 saplings in Tira village, to protest against the deportation. |
| 30.1.93 Torch parade against the deportation, near President's residence in Jerusalem. |
| 27.1.93 Demonstration of the children of the deportees, in front of the tents. |
| 23.1.93 Mass meeting with Islamic movement against the deportation in Kfar Kassem. |
| 20.1.93
Demonstration of the wives of the deportees in front of the tents. |
| 13.1.93
Setting up of protest tents in Jerusalem, opposite the Prime Minister's office. Protesters - both Jewish and Arab - lived in the tents for 45 days and nights. |
| 26.12.92
Torch parade in Tel-Aviv against the deportation, together with Peace Now. (This was the only demonstration of Peace Now against the deportation. |
| 17.12.92
On the day of the mass-deportation of 415 Palestinians, demonstration against the decision, at the Tel-Aviv Hilton, where Mr. Rabin was about to make a speech. |
