Tag: Demonstration

  • Nabi Saleh: Over 15 protesters injured when Israeli army opened fire

    By Mia and Rosa 17 June 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Tear-gas, skunk water, and rubber-coated bullets were fired against demonstrators in Nabi Saleh on Friday, June 15, injuring over 15 individuals. In the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh some 150 persons gathered following the Friday prayer to demonstrate against the nearby…

  • Kufr Qaddoum: two boys arrested and beaten before weekly demonstration

    By Tete Telsen 17 June 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Prior to the weekly demonstration in Kufr Qaddoum last Friday, June 15, two young Palestinian boys were detained and beaten by Israeli soldiers. At least three others were injured by tear gas canisters during the peaceful protest that ensued. Shortly after noon on…

  • Nakba Day: Palestinian group attempts to return to 1948 territories, one arrested

    By Ling Lewis 19 May 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank  A Palestinian man was arrested at Ni’lin checkpoint on Tuesday, April 15 during a Nakba Day demonstration. The procession successfully crossed the checkpoint which separates the West Bank from Palestinian territories seized in 1948. They were violently forced back by occupation soldiers and…