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68-526: Performances from the 2009 Australia Tour available online include: In February 2008, AYS performed the premiere orchestral performance Kathleen Bielawski's The Thoughtful Bird In December 2008, AYS performed composer Philip Munger 's Memorial to maestro Gordon Wright, "Sinfonietta" In 1963, the Anchorage Borough School District hired Frank Pinkerton, an Eastman School of Music graduate with ten years experience leading

136-503: A 26-year-old American-Turkish woman was attending a weekly protest held near the Israeli settlement of Evyatar, and allegedly shot and killed by IDF snipers. The protest was against the continued expansion of Israeli settlements and had attracted violence prior to the incident. Witnesses reported that IDF forces had confronted the activists and shot at them with tear gas and live ammunition to force them to disperse. About thirty minutes after

204-477: A Jordanian airstrike in the building where she was left alone with no guards, but no proof of death was provided. The Pentagon agreed the building was one hit in the bombings, but disputed that Mueller, or any civilian, was inside. The site had been bombed by the coalition twice before, and was targeted again because ISIS soldiers sometimes return to bombed sites, thinking the coalition won't return, according to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby . After this, Mueller's name

272-517: A conversation with him. Such notions, related to a common theme of " Young Earth creationism ," claim that God created the world about 6,000 years ago, including the contention that dinosaurs and humans coexisted. Most scientists say about 66 million years passed after the extinction of dinosaurs and appearance of the first primitive hominoids. In June 1997, he watched her speech at a graduation ceremony for small group of home-schooled students at an Assembly of God church, where Munger had been conducting

340-483: A demonstration against the wall, against the Israeli apartheid wall in the West Bank village of Ni'lin , which is about twenty-six kilometers west of Ramallah. I was very close to him when he was shot. I was only a few feet away. The demonstration had been going for several hours. It was wrapping up; it was almost over. Most people had already gone home. We were standing on some grass nearby a village mosque, and Tristan

408-407: A group of at least 200 pro-Palestinian activists were travelling on bicycles, and several buses in a silent protest. They were stopped by Israeli soldiers before entering onto Highway 90 , and asked not to continue for their own safety. The legality of the protesters action is unclear as some news agencies state the cyclists got permission to protest but others state no permit was given. During

476-558: A series of retreats to encourage the social interaction of members, as well as concerts in the Matanuska Valley . Linn Weeda was again engaged to be the music director in 1992, and continued in that position for a total of 31 years. It was announced in 2021 that he would step down, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic . The orchestra's program has expanded to include coaching by local professional musicians (many of whom were in

544-609: A series on his political blog Progressive Alaska entitled "Saradise Lost" heavily critical of Palin. Readership of his blog went from 2,800 readers during the week prior to Palin's pick, to 92,000 readers in the week leading up to the November 2008 presidential election. "Saradise Lost" was later used by Eric Boehlert in his 2009 book on political bloggers, Bloggers on the Bus:How the Internet Changed Politics and

612-731: A serious environmentalist ["I laugh only when I am in complete control"] and claims to have been called "Alaska's most notorious composer" due to his classically based protest musical works. He directed a community band for 13 years. Philip Munger lives in on Neklason Lake near Palmer with his wife. Munger currently serves on some boards, including Friends of Mat-Su as Secretary of the Board, Anchorage Civic Orchestra as vice president, Alaskans for Ethical Government as board member and Alaska Democratic Party as District 13 and Mat-Su Area secretary. Philip Munger attended Oberlin Conservatory and

680-505: A stick, breaking two fingers. The IDF said it was a "grave incident" and was suspending the officer and investigating the incident. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , President Shimon Peres , and IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz all condemned the incident. NGO Monitor said that ISM "has a long record of encouraging activists to take 'direct action' that often places them in danger and in direct confrontations with

748-590: A structure that could be used as an arms smuggling tunnel or to cover terrorists shooting at the IDF. George Rishmawi of the ISM told the San Francisco Chronicle that: "When Palestinians get shot by Israeli soldiers, no one is interested anymore. But if some of these foreign volunteers get shot or even killed, then the international media will sit up and take notice." Corrie's parents brought lawsuits in

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816-474: A tank came down the hill towards us. I could see a man in the tank and he was shouting at us to go back. We carried on going." Irish ISM volunteer and human rights activist Caoimhe Butterly was shot in the thigh by an Israeli soldier during the Battle of Jenin . On April 5, 2003, Israeli Defense Force soldiers on a military convoy shot Brian Avery (born 1979) in the face, seriously disfiguring him, while he

884-775: Is a Palestinian-led movement focused on assisting the Palestinian cause in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict . ISM is dedicated to the use of nonviolent protests and methods only. The organization calls on civilians from around the world to participate in acts of nonviolent protests against the Israeli military in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip . The ISM participates in the Free Gaza Movement . It

952-431: Is a powerful weapon in fighting oppression and are committed to the principles of nonviolent resistance. During a CNN interview, Paula Zahn with Adam Shapiro and Huwaida Arraf asked about an article they had co-authored which stated: "Palestinian resistance must take on a variety of characteristics, both violent and nonviolent. But most importantly, it must develop a strategy involving both aspects. Nonviolent resistance

1020-620: Is an American composer , music educator, political blogger , and environmentalist living in Alaska. He is perhaps best known for " The Skies are Weeping ", a seven-movement cantata written in tribute to Rachel Corrie , an American member of the International Solidarity Movement killed in 2003 by a bulldozer operated by the Israel Defense Forces while she tried to prevent a house demolition in

1088-464: Is no less noble than carrying out a suicide operation." She noted that "some people could lead to the conclusion that you were promoting suicide bombing." Shapiro and Arraf replied: The article that we wrote was actually in response to another article written by a Palestinian, who said the Palestinians could not be nonviolent. And so we were addressing within the context of the debate over whether

1156-560: Is not legitimate armed struggle. The ISM does not associate, support, or have anything to do with armed or violent resistance to the occupation. The ISM does not assist or engage in any kind of armed resistance, no matter what form it may take. This right to resist occupation applies not only to the Palestinian people, but to all peoples who are faced with a military occupation. The ISM regards all people as equals with equal rights under international law. We believe that nonviolent action

1224-544: The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra .) Group tours over the years have included Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Washington D.C., Washington state, California, and New York, as well as locations throughout Alaska . The AYS Music Director/Conductor is Linn Weeda, who studied trumpet with Armando Ghitalla and Roger Voisin and performs with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra . Philip Munger Philip Munger (born November 3, 1946)

1292-568: The International Solidarity Movement killed in 2003 by a bulldozer operated by the Israel Defense Forces while she tried to prevent a house demolition in the southern Gaza Strip and Tom Hurndall , a British photography student and ISM activist, who was shot in the head in the Gaza Strip by an IDF sniper , Taysir Hayb , during the Second Intifada on 11 April 2003. He fell into a coma and died 9 months later without having regained consciousness. The work's first public performance

1360-570: The Israeli military in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip . It has been criticised for working alongside other groups to pressure Palestinian artists to boycott the One Voice Peace Summit and for helping to undermine the Summit by creating a competing event. ISM and affiliated groups critical of the Summit say that One Voice fails to fully support Palestinian rights guaranteed under international law . The ISM's website describes

1428-605: The Lincoln Center , Kennedy Center , Juilliard Institute , Cornish Institute , Warsaw Conservatory , the National Gallery , the National Cathedral , and other notable venues. In 2004 Philip Munger composed a cantata titled The Skies are Weeping , in seven movements for a soprano soloist, chamber choir, and percussion ensemble. The cantata memorializes Rachel Corrie , an American member of

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1496-472: The Mat-Su Valley , he began writing what would eventually become nearly 100 compositions, many describing the natural wonders of Alaska, while others addressed various social, humanitarian, ecological/environmental and political issues not generally considered the subject matter of classical compositions. Munger has been recipient of several grants, prizes, and honors, with his works being performed at

1564-923: The Save Darfur Coalition . Her human rights activism included working in India and with Tibetan refugees . Her work in the Middle East included working for Palestinian rights with the International Solidarity Movement and helping African refugees in Israel with the African Refugee Development Center. Mueller started working in southern Turkey in December 2012, where she was assisting Syrian refugees. On August 3, 2013, she drove to

1632-563: The University of Washington , where he studied melodrama and musical composition . "Throughout his 47 years of composition, Munger has sought to use a variety of techniques to communicate with audiences." He moved to Juneau from Seattle in early 1973, and in 1973 spring he moved to Cordova then in October 1976 to Whittier, Alaska . During 10 years living on Prince William Sound he wrote little music. In October 1983, after moving to

1700-631: The "orchestrated" hatemails and threats he and publicly known performers had received (although Mr. Munger said he never turned in the emails to the police because the alleged emails had been deleted). The cantata eventually premiered at the Hackney Empire Theatre in London, England on November 1, 2005. In January 2005, he has awarded "For Valor" decoration and named to the Department of Veterans Affairs Bugler Hall of Fame, by

1768-597: The "right" of Palestinians. The statement in question is taken from the ISM Mission Statement: As enshrined in international law and UN resolutions, we recognize the Palestinian right to resist Israeli violence and occupation via legitimate armed struggle. However, we believe that nonviolence can be a powerful weapon in fighting oppression and we are committed to the principles of nonviolent resistance. ISM further explains on its website: The ISM does not support or condone any acts of terrorism – which

1836-653: The All-School String Orchestra with its first annual concert on May 17, 1965. The orchestra's name evolved into the Anchorage Youth Symphony in 1966 when wind and percussion instrumentalists were added. Pinkerton's successful approach utilized a collaborative model anchored by the Anchorage School District's music programs. As AYS Conductor, Pinkerton oversaw the expansion of opportunities to perform throughout

1904-518: The British state with a Special Demonstration Squad member 'Rob Harrison' infiltrating the movement from 2004 till 2007. According to the ISM's website, international volunteers who join the ISM are responsible for paying their own way and covering all their expenses in Palestine . The organization calls on civilians from around the world to participate in acts of non-violent protests against

1972-540: The Gaza Strip is under the auspices of Palestinian terrorist organizations, and that sometimes, "ISM members, who seek entry into Israel, often do so under false pretenses, via cover stories – entry for matrimonial, tourist, religious and other purposes – which they coordinate prior to arriving in Israel." However, ISM reports that visitors at the border who identify as ISM volunteers, almost always will be denied entry by

2040-456: The IDF." On July 25, 2014, Swedish activist Fred Ekblad had a moderate injury in his head from an Israeli tank shelling Beit Hanoun hospital in the Gaza Strip. On September 6, 2007, ISM Jenin regional committee member and "co-founder of one of ISM's first permanent presences" Akram Ibrahim Abu Sba’ was killed on duty by Islamic Jihad militants, while trying to "smooth tensions between Palestinian security forces and Islamic Jihad members", in

2108-527: The ISM's account, he had been going door to door looking for a place to go, arrived at the building (which is also used by the Red Cross and Medecins Sans Frontieres ) cold and wet, and was offered a chance to dry and warm up by an ISM volunteer. The IDF originally suggested that two Kalashnikov assault rifles and a handgun were found on the premises, but subsequently backtracked on the allegation. In May 2003, Adam Shapiro from ISM stated that Sukiya

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2176-477: The ISM, and steering two Palestinian children away from an Israeli tank-mounted machine gun shooting in their direction. Hayb claimed he had shot at a man in military fatigues who was firing at the soldiers with a pistol, in the no-go security zone. This was at odds with the ISM's account, confirmed by photographic evidence. Subsequently, Hayb admitted to fabricating his account of events. On 10 May 2004, Hayb's trial commenced on one charge of manslaughter in

2244-502: The Israeli border control. On March 27, 2003, Palestinian Shadi Sukiya was arrested in by the Israel Defense Forces in ISM Jenin . The Israeli government claimed that Sukiya was a senior Islamic Jihad member, and that he was aided by two ISM activists. Both parties stated that Sukiya arrived at the ISM's office as he was being pursued through the streets of Jenin by IDF soldiers during an Israeli-imposed curfew. According to

2312-600: The Los Alamos, New Mexico, high school orchestra program. Pinkerton conducted the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra for four years (1963-67) where he incorporated select high school student musicians. On September 23, 1963 Pinkerton submitted a four-year plan to the school district that included the creation of a “symphonic orchestra” for high school students, and set the plan in motion to accomplish that. Twenty months later, Pinkerton founded and conducted

2380-566: The Palestinian city of Jenin . Akram was buried in the Jenin refugee camp graveyard. On April 14, 2011, Italian ISM activist Vittorio Arrigoni was abducted, tortured and executed by hanging by a Salafist group in the Gaza Strip . Mueller was a native of Prescott, Arizona , where she graduated from Tri-city College Prep High School . She attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff in 2007. She volunteered for three years with

2448-450: The Palestinians could use violence or could not use nonviolence or could use nonviolence. So it was, first of all, within that context... There already is violence. We’re not advocating it. It's already there. It's on the ground. We’re working with people and with Palestinians who want to promote nonviolence, and that was the context of the whole article. Past ISM campaigns have used the following tactics: ISM volunteer Rachel Corrie

2516-538: The Press, as the title for the chapter on Alaska political blogging, which discussed Munger's blogging activities along with those of other prominent Alaska bloggers credited with pioneering reporting on Palin's candidacy. New Scientist magazine named eight scientists as heroes and two as villains, under the title "Science heroes and villains of 2008." Munger is also listed there as one of three "non-scientists who deserve special mention" along with Barack Obama . Munger

2584-505: The U.S. for failing to send a diplomatic representative to observe Corrie's autopsy. On April 11, 2003 Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier Sergeant Taysir Hayb shot International Solidarity Movement (ISM) volunteer Tom Hurndall in the head. Hurndall, who had been aiding Palestinians in Gaza , died of his wound in January 2004. Hurndall was unarmed, dressed in the bright orange jacket of

2652-521: The United States and in Israel, but in both cases, they lost the suit. In Israel, in August 2012, the court said that Corrie could have avoided danger. The court ruled that Israel was not at fault for Corrie's death, and there was neither intent nor negligence involved in her death. The judge also said that Israel's investigation was appropriate and did not contain mistakes. The judge also criticized

2720-521: The University of Washington, where he studied musical composition. Since moving to Alaska from Seattle in 1973, leaving behind a lucrative career in frequency modulated radio, teaching dogs to roof-climb, and serving as understudy to Burt Lancaster in The Rainmaker, he has worked as a commercial fisherman, was a blue water mariner for several years, and worked for almost thirteen years in

2788-711: The White House in May 2014, but a decision on a rescue mission was not made for seven weeks. By that time, the hostages had been dispersed. A media account affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) released a statement on February 6, 2015, claiming that a female American hostage held by the group was killed by one of around a dozen Jordanian airstrikes in Raqqa, Syria . The statement came just days after

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2856-939: The Youth Symphony as young players), recording projects, a chamber music series, a chamber orchestra, an alumni association, and scholarships. Master classes are given by visiting artists from the Anchorage Concert Association, Anchorage Symphony Orchestra , and the Sitka Summer Music Festival . AYS works to strengthen the performance abilities of its members and the music community throughout Alaska by collaborating with school music programs and with other music and arts groups. AYS provides members with professional direction, coaching, and repertoire. Many AYS members honed their performance experience as members of Anchorage Junior Youth Symphony. (Some AYS members concurrently perform with

2924-554: The college band. He asked her "Sarah, how can you believe in creationism? Your father's a science teacher." She replied that the two "don't have to agree on everything." Afterward Munger "pushed her on her understanding of the earth's creation, whether it was really less than 7,000 years old and whether dinosaurs and humans walked the earth at the same time," referring to debunked claims regarding Texas fossil tracks dating back tens of millions of years. According to Munger, Palin replied that "she'd had seen pictures of human footprints inside

2992-474: The confrontation, protestors reported that two IDF snipers on a roof about 200 yards away opened fire, killing Eygi and wounding a Palestinian teenager in the leg. Australian ISM volunteer Kate Edwards sustained internal injuries from a bullet in Beit Jala . She and other volunteers marched on Israeli lines. After the event, Kate Edwards was quoted as stating "We were walking up the hill from Bethlehem when

3060-456: The cyclists decided to push past the IDF, and that is when the violence began." Four activists sustained face and back injuries and had to be evacuated to a hospital in Jericho , West Bank . The next day, ISM posted a video showing an IDF officer hitting a Danish protester in the face with his assault rifle. The IDF officer said that he was attacked by one of the activists in the incident with

3128-479: The death of Tom Hurndall, two counts of obstruction of justice, one count each of submitting false testimony, obtaining false testimony, and unbecoming behavior. Hurndall's family pressed for a murder charge through the Israeli courts. In August 2005, Taysir Hayb was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a total of eight years imprisonment, seven years for the manslaughter of Hurndall and one year for obstruction of justice. On 6 September 2024, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi

3196-405: The ensuing hour, the activists refused and blocked an entrance to a highway, a "scuffle" broke out. In an interview given by one of the members he stated " בשלב מסויים החלטנו לאתגר את החיילים ולנסות להמשיך בנסיעה " ("... at some point we decided to test the soldiers and continue to move") and after a few moments they had been assaulted. In an interview for JPost "After about half-an-hour, he said,

3264-413: The event show Corrie below the driver's eye level, and also say that the noise level was too loud for Ms. Corrie to be heard. The activities of the bulldozer she was blocking are also subject to disagreement — ISM claim it was preparing to demolish the home of a Palestinian pharmacist. Other accounts backed by the film footage claim that the bulldozer was not near the house but was removing shrubbery covering

3332-755: The hideout of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Idlib Governorate , northern Syria, before he died from suicide vest blast . The operation was named Operation Kayla Mueller by President Donald J. Trump . The Israeli Foreign Ministry reported that two terrorists involved in the Mike's Place suicide bombing forged "links with foreign left wing activists and members of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM)." The MFA also says that "ISM members take an active part in illegal and violent actions against IDF soldiers. At times, their activity in Judea, Samaria and

3400-548: The northern Syrian city of Aleppo with a coworker/friend who was traveling to the Spanish Doctors Without Borders hospital in Aleppo to work for a day. She worked with international aid agency Support to Life. On her departure from Aleppo to return to Turkey, militants abducted her. According to anonymous sources of Catherine Herridge , the location of Mueller and other US hostages was known by

3468-592: The organization as a "Palestinian-led movement committed to resisting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land using nonviolent, direct-action methods and principles". It emphasizes international volunteers are not there to "teach nonviolent resistance" but to support resistance through nonviolent direct action, emergency mobilization and documentation. An article in the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph called ISM "the 'peace' group that embraces violence" because its mission statement recognises "armed struggle" as

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3536-515: The release of a video showing the murder of Jordanian fighter pilot Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh by the militant group and the subsequent execution of Sajida al-Rishawi and other prisoners of Jordan. The statement was later translated by the SITE Intelligence Group , identifying the hostage as Mueller. On February 6, 2015, ISIL published a photo of a damaged building, named Mueller and her home town and alleged she had been killed in

3604-845: The service organization called Bugles Across America , for his 5-minute composition titled "Shards" which has been premiered on Jan 23 at the UAA music faculty benefit concert for the local student chapter of Music Educators' National Conference (MENC), 2005, for "honoring America's Afghanistan and Iraq Wars' dead". His subsequent "Shards II," for bugle, electronics and six instruments, premiered in Sitka, Alaska in August 2007. "Shards III," for bugle, electronics, tenor and bass trombones, premiered at UAA in April 2008. He collaborated Crosssound Festival's concerts in Juneau twice, in 2006 and 2007. In May 2008, he

3672-473: The southern Gaza Strip during the Second Intifada . He currently lectures on cultural history at two campuses of the University of Alaska Anchorage and occasionally teaches tuba at the main Anchorage campus. He was born in 1946 and attended Oberlin Conservatory and the University of Washington, where he studied musical composition. Philip Munger was born in 1946 and attended Oberlin Conservatory and

3740-569: The state, and the Anchorage Youth Symphony's reputation grew steadily. Dewey Ehling replaced Frank Pinkerton as music director of both the Anchorage School District and the youth symphony. The Anchorage Youth Symphony Association became a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1981. Until his retirement in 1986, he expanded the touring schedule, traveling and performing nationally and internationally in Washington state, California, Washington D.C., Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. Linn Weeda, who

3808-683: The tracks," contending that dinosaurs and humans supposedly walked the Earth at the same time, contrary to prevailing scientific views. Munger further claimed he asked Palin if she ascribed to the End of Days belief in which the Messiah will return while earth is in total chaos. He said, "She looked in my eyes and said, 'Yes, I think I will see Jesus come back to earth in my lifetime'." International Solidarity Movement The International Solidarity Movement ( ISM ; Arabic : حركة التضامن العالمية )

3876-668: The various systems of the justice field. He helped to expand the Whittier Boat Harbor , started the Prince William Aquaculture Corporation , and helped start of first volunteered search-and-rescue unit on Prince William Sound . He directed the largest halfway house in Alaska. He has performed thousands of hours of service in the community including coaching little league baseball and youth soccer and volunteering as an assistant Cub and Boy Scout leader. He describes himself as

3944-528: Was a graduate of the Youth Symphony in those early years, led the orchestra in 1986 and 1987. The orchestra toured and performed in New York City at Lincoln Center during his tenure. In 1988, John Duff of Fairbanks led the orchestra. During his tenure, the orchestra toured in Scotland. Russell Guyver, a professor of music at University of Alaska Anchorage , succeeded him in 1991. Guyver instituted

4012-644: Was awarded a Rasmuson Foundation Fellowship to finance composition of six new works. Philip Munger, plays trombone in the UAA Wind Ensemble. Munger currently serves with the Alaska Democratic Party as secretary of Mat-Su Democrats and of District 13 (Greater Palmer). He worked on the 2008 campaign of Diane Benson for Alaska's U.S. congressional seat. In August 2008, with the selection of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as John McCain 's vice-presidential running mate, Munger began

4080-605: Was credited "for doing his bit to counter creationism " by confirming the beliefs of U.S. Republican nominee for vice president , Sarah Palin , that "dinosaurs and humans coexisted 6000 years ago." In his September 28, 2008 article titled, "Palin treads carefully between fundamentalist beliefs and public policy", reporter Stephen Braun wrote, after Sarah Palin was elected as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska , she startled University of Alaska Anchorage professor Munger who criticized Palin in recent years on his blog " Progressive Alaska" for her creationist beliefs she expressed during

4148-435: Was critically injured after being hit in the head by a tear gas canister fired by Israeli troops attempting to disperse a demonstration. Anderson was taken to a hospital in Israel , where he underwent brain surgery, and had to have a portion of his frontal lobe and fragments of shattered bone removed. ISM volunteer and Tristan's girlfriend Gabrielle Silverman (Israeli-American), who witnessed to his injury: "We were at

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4216-429: Was founded in 2001 by Ghassan Andoni , a Palestinian activist ; Neta Golan, a third generation Israeli activist; Huwaida Arraf , a Palestinian-American ; and George N. Rishmawi, a Palestinian activist. Adam Shapiro , an American, joined the movement shortly after its founding and is also often considered one of the founders. Osama Qashoo has also been described as a co-founder. The group has been spied on by

4284-462: Was killed as she attempted to block an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) bulldozer conducting military operations in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on March 16, 2003. An internal IDF investigation concluded that Corrie's death was an accident but ISM eyewitnesses dispute this account, contending that the bulldozer driver deliberately struck Corrie as she was protesting in plain view. The IDF says that tapes of

4352-617: Was not named a "senior Islamic Jihad terrorist" by any official Israeli military or government source, and was being held in administrative detention in Israel without any charge. The Israeli government asserted ISM activist Susan Barclay had "ties with Palestinian terrorist groups". She stated she worked with representatives of Hamas and Islamic Jihad in organising a nonviolent protest. According to Israeli sources ISM activist maintain ties with "Palestinian terrorists", aiding them, disrupting IDF activities and in some instance even attacked IDF soldiers. Richard David Hupper, an ISM activist,

4420-540: Was released by American and other media with the family's consent. On February 10, 2015, Mueller's family announced ISIS had confirmed her death to them in an e-mail, with three photographs of her dead body, bruised on the face and wearing a black hijab . National Security Council spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan said this message was authenticated by the intelligence community. President Barack Obama offered his condolences to Mueller's family. On October 26–27, 2019, U.S. Joint Special Operations Command members found

4488-408: Was scheduled take place on April 27, 2004, at the University of Alaska Anchorage . A public meeting to address objections of members of the Jewish community and others who believed the cantata was one-sided and unfair to Israel failed to resolve disagreements. Following the forum, Munger announced that the performance had been "withdrawn for the safety of the student performers", on his request, citing

4556-416: Was taking pictures [when] he was shot in the head with the extended range tear gas canister." On April 24, 2010, Bianca Zammit, a 28 year old activist from Malta, was shot in the thigh with live ammunition by IDF soldiers during a demonstration in the so-called "buffer zone" inside Gaza Strip. Two Palestinian demonstrators were also shot during the same demonstration in Al Maghazi Refugee Camp. On April 14,

4624-450: Was volunteering for the ISM in the West Bank city of Jenin . He was wearing red reflector vests with the word "doctor" in English and Arabic. The IDF refused to order an investigation, saying there was no proof its soldiers had shot at anyone that day. Avery sued and in November 2008 accepted a $ 150,000 settlement from the Israeli government in exchange for dropping the lawsuit. On March 13, 2009, American ISM volunteer Tristan Anderson

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