Category: Reports
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East Jerusalem: military checkpoints prevent Palestinians from entering the Old City and Al-Aqsa
9 October 2009 During the week leading up to 9 October, the Old City of Jerusalem and particularly the Muslim Quarter, were practically under siege and strict control of the Israeli armed forces. For the whole week there was a checkpoint at Damascus Gate which prevented Palestinian men from entering the Old City. Damascus Gate…
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Settlers attack Palestinians in Hebron following Friday prayers
9 October 2009 Palestinian sources reported that about 40 settlers armed with M16 rifles made an unprovoked attack on a crowd outside the mosque in Shalalah Street following Friday prayers. Many people, including women and children were in the street. Israeli soldiers were also present at the time of the attack but made no attempt…
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Ni’lin residents demonstrate against Apartheid Wall
2 October 2009 Today about 70 people protested against the illegal Wall in Ni’lin. Less people than normal participated in the demonstration because of the olive harvest season. The demonstrators were attacked by the Israeli armed forces with a severe amount of tear gas, sound bombs and ‘skunk’ water. The majority of the tear gas…