Tag: Bil’in

  • Palestinians who see nonviolence as their weapon

    Richard Boudreaux | The Los Angeles Times 4 November 2009 Every Friday, Mohammed Khatib’s forces assemble for battle with the Israeli army and gather their weapons: a bullhorn, banners — and a fierce belief that peaceful protest can bring about a Palestinian state. A few hundred strong, they march to the Israeli barrier that separates…

  • Bil’in demonstrates in solidarity with jailed activist: ‘We are all Adeeb Abu Rahmah’

    Bil’in Popular Committee 30 October 2009 Adeeb Abu Rahmah was arrested on 10 July this year, and is still held in custody for taking part in organizing the village’s demonstrations. Demonstrators wore masks of his face and called for his release. Two protestors were injured today, while several suffered from tear gas inhalation during the…

  • Dozens suffered tear gas inhalation at Friday demonstration in Bil’in

    Bil’in Popular Committee 23 October 2009 Several demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation from canisters thrown at them by the Israeli occupation soldiers in their attempt to suppress the weekly protest of Bil’in citizens and solidarity groups. The demonstration was called by the Popular Committee Against the Wall and started directly after the Friday prayers.…