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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 Rahma and also raised slogans condemning the Zionist occupation, chanting slogans demanding the expulsion of the occupation of the territory of…
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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, 2009. Before 26 March 2009, the Municipality of Aqraba prepared documents to apply for permits for the farmers and filed the…
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Palestinians protest annexation of East Jerusalem
21 May 2009 On Thursday 21st of May, a group Israeli and International activists staged a protest contesting the celebration of Jerusalem day, which marks Israel’s annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967. Activists held placards showing support for the persecuted Palestinian population of occupied East Jerusalem as right-wing Israelis marched by on their route from the West to the East of the city. The protest caused anger amongst the marchers and they repeatedly attempted to take…
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