Ref: 31/2008
Date: 26 August 2008
PCHR Receives Coordinator of the Israeli Committee against House Demolition
On Tuesday, 26 June 2008, PCHR received in its main office in Gaza City Mr. Jeff Halper, Coordinator of the Israeli Committee against House Demolition UK.
Mr. Halper met with Mr. Raji Sourani, Director of PCHR, and Mr. Jaber Wishah, Deputy Director of PCHR, who welcomed. They briefed him on the human rights situation and the deteriorating humanitarian and economic conditions on the Palestinian civilian population because of the total siege imposed on the Gaza Strip, which had had negative impacts on the living conditions of the civilian population.
Mr. Souarni handed PCHR’s memento to the visitor in appreciation to his activities and effort in support to the rights and jus cause of the Palestinian people.
Mr. Harper is visiting the Gaza Strip together with 43 international activists from 17 countries who arrived in Gaza on 23 August 2008 on board of two ships to break the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli Committee against House Demolition introduces itself as a non-violent, direct-action group originally established to oppose and resist Israeli demolition of Palestinian houses in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Its activities include resisting the demolition of Palestinian homes; disseminating information and networking; and providing strategic practical support to Palestinian families and communities.
