June 21 2010
Salim and Arabiya own land in Anata near Jerusalem and a home they cannot live in. Their home has been demolished four times by the Israeli authorities and has been rebuilt each time with the help of human rights group Israeli Committee against House Demolitions (ICAHD) In 2003 they named their home Beit Arabiya and dedicated it as a peace centre which is used for community projects, international meetings and events. A fifth demolition order was placed on Beit Arabiya in June 2009.
‘You are basically sitting in your home with your family, not really living because you're always in fear of the Israeli soldiers surrounding your house and giving you 15 minutes to carry whatever possible of your belongings out to the street before they begin to bulldoze your home.’ Salim Shawamreh
Since 1967, Israel has demolished more than 24,000 Palestinian homes in the Occupied Territories.
Every year hundreds of Palestinians are forced from their homes, built on land they own.
The Israeli government claims these houses are illegal because they have been constructed without building permits. However, the Israeli authorities refuse to grant building permits to Palestinians.
Come & hear Salim and Arabiya Shawamreh tell their story.Sunday 27 June; 3pm-5 pm;
St Mary's Church Polygon,
St Mary's Road
Ealing W5 4RH
Public Meeting – All Welcome- Admission Free Presented by West London Palestine Solidarity Campaign and ICAHDUK (Tour also supported by Friends of Al Aqsa)
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