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Israeli forces arrest members of slain Silwan man’s family

Posted on: November 19, 2010

19 November 2010 | Wadi Hilweh Information Center

Israeli forces arrested multiple members of the martyr Samer Sarhan’s family yesterday morning, including Samer’s brother, Ali Sarhan, Ali’s wife, and a third relative, Sultan Halisi. Ali Sarhan was on his final day of house arrest today from an earlier charge, after the police brought a number of accusations against him.

Later in the day, Israeli troops returned to Ali’s home with a canine unit and searched the premises.

One witness to the arrest, Saeed Abu Sanad, commented to Silwanic.net that “I tried to inquire about their reason for arresting Ali’s wife and they … Continue reading


Updated on November 23, 2010
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This week in Silwan: clashes, raids, arrests, and demolition orders

Posted on: November 15, 2010
Jerusalem munipality bulldozers remove a barn on the property of Silwan resident Mohammed Siyam, in Abbasiya district

14 November 2010 | Wadi Hilweh Information Center & ISM

On Saturday, Israeli forces erected checkpoints at the entrances to Silwan village for the second day in a row. The network of checkpoints are a notorious source of inconvenience and frustration to the people of Silwan, whose freedom of movement is obstructed by the “security” barriers.

Last week, on Monday the 8th of November, Jerusalem Municipality workers, accompanied by Israeli forces, removed the memorial to Silwan martyr Samer Sarhan. A drinking fountain and olive tree dedicated to the memory … Continue reading


Updated on November 15, 2010
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Israeli forces remove the memorial of Samer Sarhan amidst daily unrest in Silwan

Posted on: November 8, 2010
Samer Sarhan's children beside his memorial

8 November 2010 | International Solidarity Movement & Wadi Hilweh Information Center

Today, workers from the Jerusalem municipality and Israeli forces removed the Memorial of Samer Sarhan, this morning. They also removed the water supply donated on the soul of Samer Sarhan and the olive tree planted in the place, although the tree was present prior to the monument. The operation took place under the monitoring of an Israeli helicopter in the area. Vehicles of municipal workers and Israeli forces emerged after the enforcement of the task in less … Continue reading


Updated on November 10, 2010
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