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Settlers attacked farmers in Iraq Burin, south of Nablus
6 March 2011 | International Solidarity Movement Settlers attacked the villagers of Iraq Burin on Sunday, the 6th of March. The farmers had recieved permission from the D.C.O. to farm their land for two days, and were accompanied by the Israeli military to protect them from violent settlers. Soldiers left the area and about 20 settlers came down and attacked the farmers, throwing stones and beating them with sticks. People from the village came to protect…
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Wadi Hilweh Information Center: Weekly update on Silwan
06 March 2011 | Wadi Hilweh Information Center 3 March 2011 | 4 youth arrested in dawn raid on Silwan Israeli forces raided Silwan today at dawn, arresting 4 local children. The boys arrested are aged between 13 and 15 years, and are scheduled to appear in the Israeli Magistrates Court on charges of stone-throwing in the near future 3 March 2011 | Undercover forces seize 12 year old boy in Silwan Undercover Israeli forces arrested…
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Violence and trauma grips Silwan once again
5 March 2011 | Wadi Hilweh Information Center Violent confrontations erupted in Silwan yesterday, with clashes sparked in Samer Sarhan Street and spreading throughout various districts of the village. Witnesses state that in addition to firing heavy amounts of rubber bullets at protesters, Israeli forces have begun using a new type of tear gas. 17 Palestinians were reported injured, with many more suffering the asphyxiating effects of gas inhalation. Silwan resident Firas Rwidi was attacked by…
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