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Canadian Press: Activists say Montreal firms used as fronts for building Israeli settlements

Activists say Montreal firms used as fronts for building Israeli settlements JONATHAN MONTPETIT http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/canada/article/86457 July 20, 2008 12:21 MONTREAL – Murky ownership of two Montreal companies is feeding allegations by U.S. activists that the firms are being used as fronts for Israeli developers intent on building settlements in Palestinian territory. The companies – Green Mount […]

July 21, 2008
Ashraf Abu Rahme shot by Israeli army while handcuffed and blindfolded

In video footage released on the 20th July by B’Tselem, Ashraf Abu Rahme of Bil’in village, can be seen being handcuffed, blindfolded and then shot at close range by the Israeli army. Ashraf was taking part in a solidarity demonstration attempting to break the siege of Ni’lin when he was detained by the army. While […]

July 20, 2008
Two Palestinians and four internationals arrested in Susiya

On Sunday 20th July, four two Palestinians and four internationals were arrested in Susiya, South Hebron Hills, after settlers confronted them as were out grazing sheep. The group were arrested despite the fact that only the day before the Israeli army had confirmed that they were allowed to graze the cattle in that area. As […]

July 20, 2008