Tag: Arrests
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Awaiting release and hearings of local activists, Kufr Qaddoum met with more Israeli violence
by Robin and Leila 23 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank It was under a bright, sunny sky that the people of Kufr Qaddoum once again gathered to protest against the roadblock which isolates them from the rest of the West Bank. The past week there had been much frustration and anger since Murad Ashtawi, member…
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Attacked and arrested: Kufr Qaddoum anticipates an even larger demonstration following Israeli violence last week
by Jonas 21 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Last Friday two people were injured and two arrested when the repression of the Israeli army came down on the regular demonstration at Kufr Qaddoum. Attack dogs were used to frighten and incapacitate protesters, besides the usual tear gas, sound bombs and skunk water. But the village is…
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Golani Brigade rampages through the Pharmacy District of Al Khalil
by Rune 19 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank The Pharmacy District, once a prosperous part of Al Khalil (Hebron) centered around the now closed pharmacy, is now subjected to the violence and harassment of the Israeli military which continues to abuse residents of this historical area. Monday night International Solidarity Movement activists…
