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Resident of Ni’lin tells of his experiences after being arrested by Israeli forces
On Saturday August 31 2008 Ibrahim from Ni’lin was stopped in an Israeli checkpoint on his way to work and was prevented from going since his working permission, which makes it possible for him to enter Israel, had been taken away from him. It was his first day at work after 15 days in Israeli…
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B’Tselem to Attorney General: Stop reckless use of rubber-coated steel bullets
To view original press release published by B’Tselem click here B’Tselem’s data indicate that security forces have adopted a practice of reckless firing of rubber-coated steel bullets in the West Bank, killing two Palestinians and injuring many more since the beginning of the year. Photo by B’Tselem Since the intifada began, 21 Palestinians have been…
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Sky News: Israel denies excessive force in rubber bullet killings
Israel is denying using excessive force in the West Bank after two Palestinians were killed and a third was critically injured. Sky’s Dominic Waghorn reports
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Palestinians calculating next move: Coexistence with occupation not an option
By Sam Bahour To view original article published by the Arabic Media Internet Network click here Palestinians have been historically outmaneuvered, politically neutralized, and made totally dependent on international handouts. Or have they? A newly released Palestinian strategy document which outlines strategic political options gives witness to a renewed breath of fresh air in the…
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Israeli army open fire of Gazan fishermen and international activists
On the 1st September 2008, the first day of Ramadan, several volunteers with the Free Gaza Movement and the International Solidarity Movement accompanied a small fleet of seven fishing vessels from Gaza City port. The fishermen exercised their right to fish in Gazan territorial waters, providing them with a livelihood and providing food for the…
