Dundee-Nablus Twinning Association رابطة توأمة دندي نابلس
@dundee-nablus.bsky.social
News on Nablus, and the activities and projects of the DNTA.
In 1980 Dundee was the first city in the world to twin with a city in Palestine. We stand in solidarity with Nablus.
Info about DNTA and membership: https://dundee-nablus.org.uk/our-twinning
In 1980 Dundee was the first city in the world to twin with a city in Palestine. We stand in solidarity with Nablus.
Info about DNTA and membership: https://dundee-nablus.org.uk/our-twinning
Come & join us to hear of first-hand experiences in Palestine this Thursday!
Two DNTA members visited Palestine recently & will report back. Those new to understanding Palestine especially welcome.
⏰ Thursday 5th of Feb, 6pm
📍Online, Zoom
More details in link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Two DNTA members visited Palestine recently & will report back. Those new to understanding Palestine especially welcome.
⏰ Thursday 5th of Feb, 6pm
📍Online, Zoom
More details in link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Zoom meeting: Visiting Palestine. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
[Definitely Thursday]
Two of our members will give their first-hand accounts of their visits to Palestine in the last few months. Sandra Horne has been in Jerusalem and Florence Germain in Bethlehem. ...
us02web.zoom.us
February 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Come & join us to hear of first-hand experiences in Palestine this Thursday!
Two DNTA members visited Palestine recently & will report back. Those new to understanding Palestine especially welcome.
⏰ Thursday 5th of Feb, 6pm
📍Online, Zoom
More details in link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Two DNTA members visited Palestine recently & will report back. Those new to understanding Palestine especially welcome.
⏰ Thursday 5th of Feb, 6pm
📍Online, Zoom
More details in link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Old City of Nablus was recently invaded by IOF soldiers who shot and assaulted Palestinians in the vicinity.
1 man was beaten
4 were shot
15 (including journalists) suffered injuries from tear-gas inhalation
1 man was beaten
4 were shot
15 (including journalists) suffered injuries from tear-gas inhalation
January 20, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The Old City of Nablus was recently invaded by IOF soldiers who shot and assaulted Palestinians in the vicinity.
1 man was beaten
4 were shot
15 (including journalists) suffered injuries from tear-gas inhalation
1 man was beaten
4 were shot
15 (including journalists) suffered injuries from tear-gas inhalation
This year we’ve seen the situation in Nablus – and all of Palestine – become worse.
As we enter a new year, we remain resolute in bearing witness to occupation, apartheid and genocide and in showing solidarity with Nablus.
We have many events planned for 2026 and hope you can join us.
As we enter a new year, we remain resolute in bearing witness to occupation, apartheid and genocide and in showing solidarity with Nablus.
We have many events planned for 2026 and hope you can join us.
December 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This year we’ve seen the situation in Nablus – and all of Palestine – become worse.
As we enter a new year, we remain resolute in bearing witness to occupation, apartheid and genocide and in showing solidarity with Nablus.
We have many events planned for 2026 and hope you can join us.
As we enter a new year, we remain resolute in bearing witness to occupation, apartheid and genocide and in showing solidarity with Nablus.
We have many events planned for 2026 and hope you can join us.
On Thursday, Israeli colonists drove 2 cars in a raid on the East side of Nablus. They ran over a Palestinian, fracturing his legs. They then crashed one of the cars and left the city.
imemc.org/article/nabl...
imemc.org/article/nabl...
Nablus: Israeli Colonizers Injure Palestinian in Car-Ramming Attack
Illegal Israeli colonizers rammed a Palestinian young man with their vehicle, on Thursday night, after storming the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media ...
imemc.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
On Thursday, Israeli colonists drove 2 cars in a raid on the East side of Nablus. They ran over a Palestinian, fracturing his legs. They then crashed one of the cars and left the city.
imemc.org/article/nabl...
imemc.org/article/nabl...
On Thursday, Israeli colonisers attacked a man and his daughter on the Ramallah–Nablus road, south of Nablus. Both were injured & the colonisers set their car on fire.
On Friday, IOF shot worshippers near a mosque in Odala, near Nablus. One man was killed, Baha Rashed.
Source: IMEMC News
On Friday, IOF shot worshippers near a mosque in Odala, near Nablus. One man was killed, Baha Rashed.
Source: IMEMC News
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
On Thursday, Israeli colonisers attacked a man and his daughter on the Ramallah–Nablus road, south of Nablus. Both were injured & the colonisers set their car on fire.
On Friday, IOF shot worshippers near a mosque in Odala, near Nablus. One man was killed, Baha Rashed.
Source: IMEMC News
On Friday, IOF shot worshippers near a mosque in Odala, near Nablus. One man was killed, Baha Rashed.
Source: IMEMC News
Our 45th anniversary event saw a full house on Thursday 🎉
Thank you to all those who came & more thanks to the excellent speakers Nadia el Nakla (Dundee City Council), Nehad Khanfar (Association of Palestinian Community UK) & Mike Arnott (Dundee TUC)
Here's to another 45 years of solidarity!
Thank you to all those who came & more thanks to the excellent speakers Nadia el Nakla (Dundee City Council), Nehad Khanfar (Association of Palestinian Community UK) & Mike Arnott (Dundee TUC)
Here's to another 45 years of solidarity!
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Our 45th anniversary event saw a full house on Thursday 🎉
Thank you to all those who came & more thanks to the excellent speakers Nadia el Nakla (Dundee City Council), Nehad Khanfar (Association of Palestinian Community UK) & Mike Arnott (Dundee TUC)
Here's to another 45 years of solidarity!
Thank you to all those who came & more thanks to the excellent speakers Nadia el Nakla (Dundee City Council), Nehad Khanfar (Association of Palestinian Community UK) & Mike Arnott (Dundee TUC)
Here's to another 45 years of solidarity!
Tonight! All welcome to the celebration of the Dundee-Nablus twinning. Details below.
Come & join us to celebrate 45 years of twinning with Nablus next week!
⏰ Thursday 27th of Nov, 6.45pm
📍The Queens Hotel, Nethergate, Dundee
Speaker line up attached below.
Free & open to all but please reserve:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
⏰ Thursday 27th of Nov, 6.45pm
📍The Queens Hotel, Nethergate, Dundee
Speaker line up attached below.
Free & open to all but please reserve:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
Celebrating 45 years of Twinning with Nablus
An evening of celebration with speakers from Nablus and Dundee . Sales of Palestinian products for yourself or for Christmas gifts.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Tonight! All welcome to the celebration of the Dundee-Nablus twinning. Details below.
Yesterday, Dundee's Caird Hall in City Square was lit up in the colours of the Palestinian flag to celebrate the 45 years of twinning.
November 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Yesterday, Dundee's Caird Hall in City Square was lit up in the colours of the Palestinian flag to celebrate the 45 years of twinning.
Come & join us to celebrate 45 years of twinning with Nablus next week!
⏰ Thursday 27th of Nov, 6.45pm
📍The Queens Hotel, Nethergate, Dundee
Speaker line up attached below.
Free & open to all but please reserve:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
⏰ Thursday 27th of Nov, 6.45pm
📍The Queens Hotel, Nethergate, Dundee
Speaker line up attached below.
Free & open to all but please reserve:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
Celebrating 45 years of Twinning with Nablus
An evening of celebration with speakers from Nablus and Dundee . Sales of Palestinian products for yourself or for Christmas gifts.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Come & join us to celebrate 45 years of twinning with Nablus next week!
⏰ Thursday 27th of Nov, 6.45pm
📍The Queens Hotel, Nethergate, Dundee
Speaker line up attached below.
Free & open to all but please reserve:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
⏰ Thursday 27th of Nov, 6.45pm
📍The Queens Hotel, Nethergate, Dundee
Speaker line up attached below.
Free & open to all but please reserve:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
Nablus under attack this week.
On Monday Israeli forces raided Balata refugee camp and abducted Mo’taz Nassar Abu ‘Aisha. On Wednesday, in the village of Qaryout (south of Nablus), hundreds of olive trees were cut down, likely by Israeli colonists.
Source: imemc.org/article/work...
On Monday Israeli forces raided Balata refugee camp and abducted Mo’taz Nassar Abu ‘Aisha. On Wednesday, in the village of Qaryout (south of Nablus), hundreds of olive trees were cut down, likely by Israeli colonists.
Source: imemc.org/article/work...
Colonizers Cut Down Dozens of Olive Trees in Hebron, Nablus
On Wednesday, illegal Israeli colonizers cut down dozens of olive trees belonging to citizens in the Nablus and Hebron governorates, in the northern and sou ...
imemc.org
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Nablus under attack this week.
On Monday Israeli forces raided Balata refugee camp and abducted Mo’taz Nassar Abu ‘Aisha. On Wednesday, in the village of Qaryout (south of Nablus), hundreds of olive trees were cut down, likely by Israeli colonists.
Source: imemc.org/article/work...
On Monday Israeli forces raided Balata refugee camp and abducted Mo’taz Nassar Abu ‘Aisha. On Wednesday, in the village of Qaryout (south of Nablus), hundreds of olive trees were cut down, likely by Israeli colonists.
Source: imemc.org/article/work...
Today the IOF killed Majed Mohammad Dawoud during a raid on al-Ain refugee camp in Nablus. After preventing medical teams from treating him, soldiers dragged him through the streets as he bled to death.
Source: www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...
Source: www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Nablus raid as settlers assault olive pickers
www.middleeasteye.net
October 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Today the IOF killed Majed Mohammad Dawoud during a raid on al-Ain refugee camp in Nablus. After preventing medical teams from treating him, soldiers dragged him through the streets as he bled to death.
Source: www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...
Source: www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...
Last night two young men were abducted by occupation forces in Nablus.
Source (with video of raid): imemc.org/article/isra...
Source (with video of raid): imemc.org/article/isra...
Israeli Forces Abduct Five in Nablus and Hebron, Injure Others in Bethlehem
On Friday evening Israeli forces abducted at least five Palestinian young men in Nablus and Hebron, in the northern and southern parts of the West Bank. The ...
imemc.org
October 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Last night two young men were abducted by occupation forces in Nablus.
Source (with video of raid): imemc.org/article/isra...
Source (with video of raid): imemc.org/article/isra...
Upcoming talk:
Life in Bethlehem Under Occupation by Kate Khair from University of St Andrews.
The talk will be followed by a Q&A.
⏰ Thursday 25th of Sep, 6pm.
📍Online – Zoom.
Please register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... (free to members and non-members)
Life in Bethlehem Under Occupation by Kate Khair from University of St Andrews.
The talk will be followed by a Q&A.
⏰ Thursday 25th of Sep, 6pm.
📍Online – Zoom.
Please register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... (free to members and non-members)
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Zoom with Kate Khair. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Kate is a member of DNTA from Bethlehem. Currently a student at St Andrews University she will talk about life in Bethlehem and answer your questions.
us02web.zoom.us
September 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Upcoming talk:
Life in Bethlehem Under Occupation by Kate Khair from University of St Andrews.
The talk will be followed by a Q&A.
⏰ Thursday 25th of Sep, 6pm.
📍Online – Zoom.
Please register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... (free to members and non-members)
Life in Bethlehem Under Occupation by Kate Khair from University of St Andrews.
The talk will be followed by a Q&A.
⏰ Thursday 25th of Sep, 6pm.
📍Online – Zoom.
Please register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... (free to members and non-members)
Invasions of Nablus and its environs continue. Early this morning, the IOF raided the village of Kafr Qalil in the Nablus Governorate. They searched homes of residents and abducted one young man, Shadi Mansour. Later they raided Balata camp, searching homes there.
imemc.org/article/army...
imemc.org/article/army...
Army Abducts Three Palestinians In Jerusalem, Nablus And Qalqilia
Israeli occupation forces abducted three Palestinians in Jerusalem, Qalqilia and Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, earlier Wednesday. In occupied Jerusalem ...
imemc.org
September 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Invasions of Nablus and its environs continue. Early this morning, the IOF raided the village of Kafr Qalil in the Nablus Governorate. They searched homes of residents and abducted one young man, Shadi Mansour. Later they raided Balata camp, searching homes there.
imemc.org/article/army...
imemc.org/article/army...
People in Dundee!
Put Your Hand on Your Soul & Walk
The film is a first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona.
⏰ From Fri 5th of Sep - Thurs 11th of Sep
📍 @dcadundee.bsky.social
Put Your Hand on Your Soul & Walk
The film is a first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona.
⏰ From Fri 5th of Sep - Thurs 11th of Sep
📍 @dcadundee.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
People in Dundee!
Put Your Hand on Your Soul & Walk
The film is a first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona.
⏰ From Fri 5th of Sep - Thurs 11th of Sep
📍 @dcadundee.bsky.social
Put Your Hand on Your Soul & Walk
The film is a first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona.
⏰ From Fri 5th of Sep - Thurs 11th of Sep
📍 @dcadundee.bsky.social
Reposted by Dundee-Nablus Twinning Association رابطة توأمة دندي نابلس
First Minister John Swinney has announced a range of measures against Israel amid its genocide in Gaza
John Swinney announces range of measures against Israel amid genocide in Gaza
www.thenational.scot
September 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
First Minister John Swinney has announced a range of measures against Israel amid its genocide in Gaza
Last week, the IOF used toxic and stun gas on the Joseph's Tomb site, in order to make way for settlers to perform Talmudic rituals. 1 Palestinian was treated for burns, another injured from falling from a height and others for inhaling toxic gas.
Videos found at: imemc.org/article/isra...
Videos found at: imemc.org/article/isra...
Israeli Soldiers Injure Several Palestinians In Nablus
Early Tuesday morning, several Palestinians sustained injuries following an invasion by Israeli forces and colonizers in the Joseph’s Tomb area in the easte ...
imemc.org
August 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last week, the IOF used toxic and stun gas on the Joseph's Tomb site, in order to make way for settlers to perform Talmudic rituals. 1 Palestinian was treated for burns, another injured from falling from a height and others for inhaling toxic gas.
Videos found at: imemc.org/article/isra...
Videos found at: imemc.org/article/isra...
Last chance to get tickets to tonight's event👇
People in Dundee! Come join us for this book event with the editors of 'Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture'
⏰Wed 13th Aug, 6-8pm
📍Unite The Union, Blackness Rd, Dundee, DD1 5PB
Tickets (£2) and more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daybreak-i...
⏰Wed 13th Aug, 6-8pm
📍Unite The Union, Blackness Rd, Dundee, DD1 5PB
Tickets (£2) and more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daybreak-i...
Daybreak in Gaza -Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture
Join us for this special Book event with the editors of Daybreak in Gaza - Event by Dundee SPSC, DNTA and Dundee for Palestine.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Last chance to get tickets to tonight's event👇
People in Dundee! Come join us for this book event with the editors of 'Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture'
⏰Wed 13th Aug, 6-8pm
📍Unite The Union, Blackness Rd, Dundee, DD1 5PB
Tickets (£2) and more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daybreak-i...
⏰Wed 13th Aug, 6-8pm
📍Unite The Union, Blackness Rd, Dundee, DD1 5PB
Tickets (£2) and more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daybreak-i...
Daybreak in Gaza -Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture
Join us for this special Book event with the editors of Daybreak in Gaza - Event by Dundee SPSC, DNTA and Dundee for Palestine.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
People in Dundee! Come join us for this book event with the editors of 'Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture'
⏰Wed 13th Aug, 6-8pm
📍Unite The Union, Blackness Rd, Dundee, DD1 5PB
Tickets (£2) and more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daybreak-i...
⏰Wed 13th Aug, 6-8pm
📍Unite The Union, Blackness Rd, Dundee, DD1 5PB
Tickets (£2) and more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daybreak-i...
Last week the IOF shot 16 year old Mohammad Khaled Hasan Mabrouk in Al-Ein refugee camp near Nablus. He died on Friday as a result of his wounds.
imemc.org/article/pale...
imemc.org/article/pale...
Palestinian Child Succumbs To Serious Wounds Suffered In Nablus
On Friday morning, 16-year-old Palestinian child Mohammad Khaled Hasan Mabrouk succumbed to critical injuries sustained two days earlier when Israeli occupa ...
imemc.org
July 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Last week the IOF shot 16 year old Mohammad Khaled Hasan Mabrouk in Al-Ein refugee camp near Nablus. He died on Friday as a result of his wounds.
imemc.org/article/pale...
imemc.org/article/pale...
The Dundee premiere of Theo Panagopoulos’ BAFTA-nominated short film The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing (2024).
Discussion afterwards with Theo & @vvnsag.bsky.social
⏰Saturday 26 July from 5-6:30pm
📍Generator Projects, Mid Wynd, Dundee
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-flower...
Discussion afterwards with Theo & @vvnsag.bsky.social
⏰Saturday 26 July from 5-6:30pm
📍Generator Projects, Mid Wynd, Dundee
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-flower...
The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
A Palestinian filmmaker unearths a Scottish film archive of wild flowers in Palestine...
www.eventbrite.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The Dundee premiere of Theo Panagopoulos’ BAFTA-nominated short film The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing (2024).
Discussion afterwards with Theo & @vvnsag.bsky.social
⏰Saturday 26 July from 5-6:30pm
📍Generator Projects, Mid Wynd, Dundee
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-flower...
Discussion afterwards with Theo & @vvnsag.bsky.social
⏰Saturday 26 July from 5-6:30pm
📍Generator Projects, Mid Wynd, Dundee
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-flower...
Today, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) killed two Palestinians in the village of Salem, near Nablus. Qusay Nassar and Wissam Ishtiya were both shot during raids in Palestinian homes. Wissam's body is still being held by the IOF.
Source: IMEMC news
Source: IMEMC news
July 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Today, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) killed two Palestinians in the village of Salem, near Nablus. Qusay Nassar and Wissam Ishtiya were both shot during raids in Palestinian homes. Wissam's body is still being held by the IOF.
Source: IMEMC news
Source: IMEMC news
45 years of twinning between Dundee & Nablus was celebrated on Wednesday as the V&A opened its free exhibition 'Thread Memory'.
It includes Palestinian embroidery from the Palestine museum, the V&A collection and contributions from local people.
For more info, go to: @vadundee.bsky.social
It includes Palestinian embroidery from the Palestine museum, the V&A collection and contributions from local people.
For more info, go to: @vadundee.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 7:28 AM
45 years of twinning between Dundee & Nablus was celebrated on Wednesday as the V&A opened its free exhibition 'Thread Memory'.
It includes Palestinian embroidery from the Palestine museum, the V&A collection and contributions from local people.
For more info, go to: @vadundee.bsky.social
It includes Palestinian embroidery from the Palestine museum, the V&A collection and contributions from local people.
For more info, go to: @vadundee.bsky.social
Last week in Nablus' neighbouring town, Beit Furik, was raided by IOF. They opened fire on residents and a 15-year-old was shot. 2 others were shot in the town of Aqraba. Meanwhile, the incursion of Balata refugee camp continues.
Source: IMEMC News
Source: IMEMC News
June 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Last week in Nablus' neighbouring town, Beit Furik, was raided by IOF. They opened fire on residents and a 15-year-old was shot. 2 others were shot in the town of Aqraba. Meanwhile, the incursion of Balata refugee camp continues.
Source: IMEMC News
Source: IMEMC News
Israeli colonists continue their state-supported attacks on Palestinians and their property in Nablus and other cities (including the refugee camps) in the West Bank.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/settler...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/settler...
Israeli settlers continue raids in the occupied West Bank despite Iran attacks
A state of emergency in Israel has shut down freedom of movement for Palestinians in the occupied territories
www.middleeasteye.net
June 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Israeli colonists continue their state-supported attacks on Palestinians and their property in Nablus and other cities (including the refugee camps) in the West Bank.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/settler...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/settler...