Tag: Settlement
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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…
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Villagers from Burin plant 50 olive trees to replace those destroyed by settlers
29 October 2009 On Thursday, 29 October, a group of international activists accompanied Palestinian farmers and villagers from Burin to the planting of approximately 50 olive trees as a part of the ‘10,000 Trees for Nablus’ campaign to replace some of the trees destroyed by settlers during the harvest. Although the Nablus region saw fierce…
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Israel confirms settlers ramping up West Bank construction
Amos Harel | Haaretz 23 October 2009 The defense establishment confirmed that in recent weeks West Bank settlers have been making a noticeable effort to expedite construction, in an attempt to maximize the “facts on the ground” before the United States and Israel reach an agreement on a settlement freeze. A senior security source said…