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Resident of Ni’lin shot twice by rubber-coated steel bullets during demonstration in Ni’lin
Friday, October 17, 2008 On Friday 17th October, the village of Ni’lin held a peaceful prayer on their land followed by a demonstration over property that has been annexed by the Israeli government to build the Apartheid Wall. At 11.30, Ni’lin residents held a prayer for the return of their land. Immediately after, around 150…
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Farmers in Shufa denied access to their lands for 5th year in a row
Ahmad Droubi and his 80 year old father, Mahmoud, were refused access to their olive groves located within the illegal settlement of Avne Hefez for the third time this week, despite having received prior permission from Israeli authorities. Private security guards at the settlement refused to allow the farmers, accompanied by international activists, entry to…
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Shufa village plunged into darkness for sixth day
The village of Shufa in Tulkarem has been without electricity for the sixth day in a row, after the municipality generators, which are the only power source for the village, burnt out. Shufa has inexplicably been denied connection to the main electricity grid by Israeli authorities since 2001, despite the fact that all of the…
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Ynet: Hebron – Palestinian family says trapped by army
IDF troops seize control of Palestinian home in West Bank city as part of deployment during Sukkot holiday, female family member since released from home says relatives being held in enclosed room for three days now. Army denies abuse claims By Ali Waked To view original article, published by Ynet on the 17th October, click…
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Dozens suffer from teargas inhalation in Bil’in protest
Report from the Bil’in Committee Against the Apartheid Wall and Settlements Friday 17 October 2008 After the Friday prayer, the residents of Bil’in gathered in a protest together with Israeli and international activists. A group from France called on French people to support the Palestinian People and another group from Norway joined the demonstration in…
