Tag: Demonstration
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Several injured by tear gas grenades in Bil’in weekly demonstration
Friends of Freedom and Justice 29 January 2010 During today’s weekly demonstration, Iyad Burnat, the head of the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements, was directly hit in his hand by a tear-gas canister, which caused major burns. Palestine TV correspondent, Haroon Amayreh, as well as a member of the Central Committee of Fatah,…
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Israel signals tougher line on West Bank protests
Isabel Kershner | The New York Times 28 January 2010 Apparently concerned that the protests could spread, the Israeli Army and security forces have recently begun clamping down, arresting scores of local organizers and activists here and conducting nighttime raids on the homes of others. Muhammad Amira, a schoolteacher and a member of Nilin’s popular…
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Mohammed Khatib, coordinator of West Bank Coordination Committee arrested
Popular Struggle Coordination Committee 28 January 2010 At a quarter to two AM tonight, Mohammed Khatib, his wife Lamia and their four young children were woken up by Israeli soldiers storming their home, which was surrounded by a large military force. Once inside the house, the soldiers arrested Khatib, conducted a quick search and left…
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Journalist arrested at peaceful tree-planting action
Christian Peacemaker Team 23 January 2010 On 23 January, Israeli soldiers declared Palestinian land south of the Israeli settlement outpost Havot Ma’on (Hill 833) a closed military zone, then arrested a Palestinian journalist from Pal Media. The journalist was reporting on a demonstration organized by Palestinians from the village of At-Tuwani after the recent destruction…
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Protester Injured in Bil’in During Weekly Non-Violent Demonstration
Friends of Freedom and Justice 22 January 2010 Today 30 to 40 Palestinian, Israeli, and other international protesters marched through the West Bank village of Bil’in to the Israeli built separation barrier, ruled illegal by the International Court of Justice. Per usual, the demonstration was dispersed by tear gas projectiles and concussion grenades shortly after…