Tag: Nablus
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Foreign Press Association demands investigation of incident in which soldiers beat journalists
By Emily Greenzweig 20 August 2012 | Haaretz The Foreign Press Association (FPA) is demanding an investigation of the incident in which soldiers beat journalists. The FPA contacted the Prime Minister’s Office and the Israeli army following the incident in which journalists were beaten with sticks. Minister of Public Diplomacy: Expresses doubt concerning journalists who…
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Israeli military beats and arrests journalists, suppresses Kufr Qaddoum demonstration
By Marshall Pinkerton and Alma Reventos 18 August | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank On Friday, August 17, 5 were injured and 8 arrested during the weekly protest in Kufr Qaddoum. Israeli soldiers fired tear-gas canisters, rubber-coated steel bullets, and beat protesters with wooden sticks. The village experienced an unprecedented amount of violence during the peaceful…
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Asira al-Qibliya: terrorizing settler attacks
By Saffron 6 August 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank Armed Israeli settlers reinforced by the Israeli military regularly assault the villagers if Asira al-Qibliya. The settlers come from nearby colonies built in violation of International law, raid Asira al-Qibliya, throw stones, and shoot live ammunition. The illegal settlers often enter Asira al-Qibliya, scream…
