Israeli Customs Confiscate Laptop & Olive Oil Samples from Zaytoun
saleh on February 22nd, 2006A Zaytoun team member has just had her laptop and olive oil samples confiscated by Israeli customs in what can only be understood as a deliberate attempt to harass peaceful non-violent individuals who are working towards peace in the region. The freedom to earn a dignified living is the most basic of human rights, one which Israel has made every attempt to deny to the Palestinians.
It is not uncommon for those involved in peace/justice work to be held and interrogated at Israeli customs for hours on end. Taking away such basic freedoms does nothing for Israel’s claim to be a peaceful democratic state and neither does it help the Palestinian and International community explore peaceful methods of resistance.
