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Spring/Summer 2011 Press Releases

July 10: Corrie Family and Legal Team to Hold Press Conference Monday, July 11 at American Colony Hotel, Jerusalem
July 7: Col. Pinhas Zuaretz Will Testify on July 10 in Final Hearing in Corrie Trial
June 10: Col. Pinhas (Pinky) Zuaretz Testimony Scheduled for Sunday, July 10
- Col. Pinhas (Pinky) Zuaretz Testimony Scheduled for Sunday, July 10 (1122 downloads)
May 24: Former IDF Spokesperson, Ruth Yaron, Testified May 22 in Corrie Case
- Former IDF Spokesperson, Ruth Yaron, Testified May 22 in Corrie Case (1253 downloads)
May 17: Former IDF Spokesperson and Southern Brigade Commander to Testify in Corrie Civil Trial
April 26: State Again Reschedules Testimony of Col. Pinky Zuaretz
April 20: Colonel Pinhas (Pinky) Zuaretz to Testify in Corrie Trial Wednesday, April 27th
April 11: Stopping Bulldozer Work Not an Option Despite Risk to Protesters
- Stopping Bulldozer Work Not an Option Despite Risk to Protesters (1466 downloads)
April 4: Unit Commander Says Ordered to Continue Bulldozer Work Despite Danger to Civilians
March 29: Corrie Trial Resumes in Haifa Court with Testimony of Bulldozer Unit Commander (Read it online here)

Spring/Summer 2011 Press Clippings

Rachel Corrie’s parents say Israel withholding evidence in wrongful-death suit – LA Times, July 11, 2011
Rachel Corrie’s family claim Israeli military withheld vital video evidence – The Guardian, July 11, 2011
Family of Rachel Corrie claim Israel withheld information on her death – Ha’aretz, July 11, 2011
Testimony ends in Israel case over killed American – AP, July 10, 2011
US collusion in the Gaza blockade is an affront to human rights – Cindy Corrie in The Guardian
Rachel Corrie Trials resume in Haifa – Palestine Monitor
National Lawyers Guild Free Palestine Subcommittee to Observe Resumption of Trial Brought by Family of Slain Peace Activist Rachel Corrie
Rachel Corrie trial resumes – Ma’an News Agency
Rachel Corrie Trial to Resume in April – Alternative Information Center
8 Years after Killing Rachel Corrie: Al Mezan, Al Dameer, and GCMHP Call to Secure Justice for Her and Victims of Human Rights Violations – Joint Press Release

Fall 2010 Daily Press Releases

October 23: Bulldozer driver testimony underscores lack of transparency in Corrie trial (Read it online here)
- Bulldozer driver testimony underscores lack of transparency in Corrie trial (1962 downloads)
- Bulldozer driver testimony underscores lack of transparency in Corrie trial (1811 downloads)
October 18: Bulldozer driver and ground commander to testify in Corrie trial (Read it online here)
October 10: Corrie family appeals decision allowing soldiers to testify behind screen (Read it online here)
October 7: Israeli soldiers to testify behind screen in Corrie Case (Read it online here)
October 5: Trial in killing of American activist Rachel Corrie resumes in Israeli court (Read it online here)
September 6: Israeli military Colonel states, “There are no civilians in war zones.” (Read it online here)
September 5: Military police investigator’s testimony reveals additional flaws in the investigation into Rachel Corrie’s killing (Read it online here)
September 2: Israeli court resumes trial in killing of American activist Rachel Corrie (Read it online here)

Fall 2010 Press Clippings

For Family of Slain Activist, No End in Sight for Case – New York Times
Bulldozer driver insists he did not see Rachel Corrie – The Independent
Parents of activist killed by bulldozer face driver in Israeli court – The Times
Corrie’s parents: Looking for truth – CNN
Bulldozer driver testifies in Israeli trial over Rachel Corrie’s death – LA Times
Slain US activist’s parents face Israeli driver – Washington Post
Driver says he did not see American activist – CNN
U.S. Activist’s Death Pits Parents Against Israel – NPR
Army driver who killed activist says he didn’t know he ran over her – The Star
Rachel Corrie case: Israeli soldier to testify anonymously – The Guardian
Slain US activist’s parents seek justice in Israel – Diaa Hadid, AP
Rachel Corrie trial continues in Israel, reviving controversial case – Christian Science Monitor
Yes, War Does Have Rules – Bill Van Esveld, Human Rights Watch
Israel’s Military on the Spot Over Activist’s Death – Time Magazine
“There Are No Civilians In Wartime.” Rachel Corrie’s Family Confronts The Israeli Military In Court – Max Blumenthal
During war there are no civilians – Nora Barrows-Friedman
Rachel Corrie’s parents could face men who killed her in court – The Guardian

Spring 2010 Daily Press Releases

March 24: Military investigator testifies that head of IDF Southern Command instructed bulldozer operator not to cooperate with investigation (Read it online here.)
March 17: Israeli Military Investigator Admits Failures in the Military Investigation of Rachel Corrie’s Killing (Read it online here.)
- March 17: Israeli Military Investigator Admits Failures in the Military Investigation of Rachel Corrie’s Killing (1792 downloads)
March 15: Eye Witness Testifies: Israeli Military Investigator Tried to Influence My Statement (Read it online here.)
- March 15: Eye Witness Testifies: Israeli Military Investigator Tried to Influence My Statement (2610 downloads)
March 14: Autopsy doctor admits to violating court order in Rachel Corrie autopsy (Read it online here.)
- March 14: Autopsy doctor admits to violating court order in Rachel Corrie autopsy (2957 downloads)
March 10: Israeli Court Begins Hearing Testimonies in the Unlawful Killing of 23 year old American Activist Rachel Corrie (Read it online here.)
- Israeli Court Begins Hearing Testimonies in the Unlawful Killing of 23 year old American Activist Rachel Corrie (2451 downloads)
March 3: Family Seeks Accountability Seven Years After An Israeli Military Bulldozer Crushed Their 23 Year Old Daughter To Death (Read it online here.)

Spring 2010 Press Clippings

Military Police investigators to testify in civil suit by Rachel Corrie’s family – Haaretz
General ‘tried to cover up truth about death of Rachel Corrie’ – The Independent
Rachel Corrie’s family takes case to court in Israel – LA Times
Army documents suggest general cut short probe into Rachel Corrie’s death – Haaretz
Rachel Corrie’s memory and Israel’s image – Neve Gordon
Rachel Corrie’s parents: ‘She didn’t expect to die that day’ – The National
Thoughts on Early Coverage of the Rachel Corrie Civil Trial in Israel – Philip Munger
Rachel Corrie case stirs fresh pain and hope – Global Post
State accused of whitewash as Rachel Corrie suit begins – Haaretz
Israeli military on trial in Rachel Corrie case – IMEMC
7 Years After Killing, Family of Slain US Peace Activist Rachel Corrie Heads to Israel for Wrongful Death Suit Against Israeli Government – Democracy Now!
Corrie’s sister to Haaretz: U.S. encouraged family to sue Israel – Haaretz
‘I saw Israeli bulldozer kill Rachel Corrie’ – The Independent
British activist saw Rachel Corrie die under Israeli bulldozer, court hears – The Guardian
Rachel Corrie civil action to open in Israel – BBC
Parents of US Activist Seek Israeli Compensation – Voice of America
Corrie family finally puts Israel in dock over daughter’s death – The National
Trial begins over death of US activist in Gaza – Ynet
Family of slain U.S. activist sues Israel – Reuters
Israeli Defense Ministry goes on trial for Corrie death – Ma’an News Agency
Israel grants visas to witnesses in suit over Rachel Corrie death – Ha’aretz
US activist’s family to sue Israel – AFP
Rachel Corrie Gets Her Day in Court – Robert Naiman, Huffington Post
Seven Years Later, Rachel Corrie’s Parents Are Putting the Israeli Military on Trial – Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly
(French) Rachel Corrie: un procès intenté à Israël – Le Figaro
Corrie family sues Israel – JTA
Rachel Corrie’s family bring civil suit over human shield’s death in Gaza – Rory McCarthy, The Guardian

Background Documents

Photos for Press Use

Rachel Corrie photo for print (2908 downloads)
Attribution: “Rachel Corrie / Courtesy Rachel Corrie Foundation”
Cindy & Craig Corrie photo for press (1820 downloads)
Attribution: “Cindy & Craig Corrie / Courtesy Rachel Corrie Foundation”

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