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Swedish peace activist beaten up by Israeli Occupation Forces
by Jonas Weber and Jeff 1 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank A Swedish peace activist at the Land Day demonstration in Qalandia, outside of Ramallah, was arrested. During the arrest he was kicked and beaten by the Israeli soldiers. “It happened so fast, I never understood what was going on before I was sitting with my hands tied behind my back in a military jeep,” said Philip after his release on Friday evening.…
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Settlers occupy Palestinian house in Al Khalil
by Paige and Mira 31 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Early Thursday morning approximately fifteen to twenty settlers occupied the house of the Abu Rajab family on Shuhada street near the Qeitun checkopint in Al Khalil (Hebron). The settlers entered the house under the protection of the Israeli army and border police who blocked off access to the house and prevented Palestinians from passing by the streets while settlers moved freely. Throughout the…
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Photos: “Land Day across Israel and Palestinian territories”
30 March 2012 | Denver Post Land Day, which began in 1976, marks the day Israeli forces killed six Palestinians during a protest against Israeli occupation of what Palestinians consider to be their land. Palestinians around the world will commemorate Land Day with protests and demonstrations. Read more: Photos: Land Day across Israel and Palestinian territories | Denver Post Photos, Video



