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Armed soldiers, police, attempt to shut down Palestine Festival of Literature opening night
Ma’an News Agency 23 May 2009 Israeli police and armed border officials shut down the Palestinian National Theater in East Jerusalem on Saturday, in an effort to quash the Palestine Festival of Literature and prevent international writer and poets from addressing Palestinians. The weeklong festival, sponsored in part by the British Council and UNESCO, was […]
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Three injured and dozens suffered teargas inhalation in Bil’in
Bil’in Popular Committee 22 May 2009 Residents of Bil’in marched today after the Friday prayer in a protest joined by international and Israelis activists. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and posters of the martyr, Bassem Abu Rahmah and metal shields to protect them from rubber bullets and bombs, labeled with a picture of the martyr Abu […]
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Demolition of Palestinian buildings ordered in Jordan Valley
18 May 2009 On 4 March, 2009, Israeli occupation forces issued a demolition order for 8 farm houses and the Mosque of Twaeel in the Jordan valley. Israel claims the buildings are in Area C and therefore need building permits. The electricity will be cut as well. The eviction date was set to 26 March, […]
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