Tag: Nablus
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Demonstration at Huwarra checkpoint to mark Land day
Two people were arrested at the Huwarra checkpoint in Nablus today, when approximately 250 Palestinians and internationals protested there as part of the Land Day actions and commemorations that are taking place throughout the West Bank and Gaza. Whilst the demonstration was a collaborative effort between many local organisations, including local political parties; various health…
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Rachel Corrie’s parents speak at Nablus demonstration to remember those killed in Gaza
Today 200 residents of Nablus and internationals gathered to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the murder of Rachel Corrie by Israeli forces in Rafah, Gaza, as she tried to prevent a bulldozer from demolishing a family home. The demonstration also protested the ongoing attacks on Gaza by the Israeli army, and the occupation of Iraq…
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Demonstration at Beit Furik checkpoint calling for its removal
At 10am on Saturday 15th March 2008 approximately 50 Palestinians and internationals gathered at the Beit Furik checkpoint near Nablus to protest against the checkpoint. Internationals and residents of Nablus joined villagers from Beit Furik and Beit Dajan to march to the checkpoint – one of seven that surrounds the city of Nablus, cutting the…