Tag: Bil’in
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IndyMedia video of military attack on Bil’in
On September 2, 2005, people in the West Bank village of Bil’in tried to peacefully protest the annexation of their land where Israel is building its illegal annexation barrier. Before the demonstration could begin, Israeli occupation forces invaded the village, shooting live ammunation and attacking Palestinian, Israeli and international activists. This video captures what happened.
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Military raid on Bil’in fails to stop demonstration
“We face them with backpacks, sandals and signs. They face us in full riot gear.” — Greta Berlin, quoted from Bil’in today in the New York Times By ISM volunteers Photos by The Israeli Anarchists unless otherwise indicated Israeli occupation soldiers launched an attack Friday afternoon in the West Bank village of Bil’in in an…
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Joy persists amid occupation
by Erik Yesterday, the first of September, Joy persisted through the dismay and hopelessness of occupation. A group called the Media Youth Collective came to the village of Bil’in bearing the tools of Renoir, Kahlo, Van Gough and others; they came with art supplies. This group of 5-10 high school and college-age avengers met quite…