with Hagit Ofran
of Peace Now’s Settlement Watch
and with special guest:
Kutaybah Odeh, Silwan resident facing eviction
Took place Sunday, February 21, 1:00 pm ET
Over 1,000 Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem are under imminent threat of being thrown out of their homes. Israeli settlers, supported by governmental bodies, are utilizing unjust and out-dated laws to gain title to properties in the historic Palestinian neighbourhoods of Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan. A growing number of families are being served with eviction notices. Hagit Ofran explains how the system is stacked against the Palestinians, the hardships they suffer, what the settlers aim to achieve and the wider consequences of their actions.
About Hagit Ofran
Hagit Ofran is widely recognized as one of Israel’s foremost experts on issues related to West Bank settlements and settlement-related issues in East Jerusalem. Her work includes travelling daily throughout the West Bank, examining aerial photos and browsing official Israeli documents to monitor developments. The Settlement Watch Project serves as a resource for Israeli politicians, diplomats, international media organizations and, first and foremost, the Israeli public.
The Ha’aretz newspaper daily calls Hagit “one of 66 Israeli women you should know of… women breaking barriers, defying stereotypes and wielding influence.”
She formerly worked for the Geneva Initiative and was Yossi Beilin’s personal assistant when he was Minister of Justice. She lives in Jerusalem and received her B.A. in Jewish History from the Hebrew University.
