Press and independent media
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"Trying To Fill The Hole Our Father Has Left"
03/12/2009
[Ctrl.Alt.Shift] As we move into the cold months, many of you in the UK will be looking forward to Christmas. In the Palestinian village of Bi’lin, last weekend marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, a time to see family and friends and for people to eat together. But for many Palestinians, the Eid was not so festive. Rajaa Abu Rahmah, aged 19, only has one wish this festive season, to see her father freed from prison.
Palestinian shot in Naalin claims soldiers said he 'deserves it'
02/12/2009
[Ynet] Ashraf Abu Rahma, who was shot by IDF soldier during anti-fence protest takes stand in military court, says he was arrested for no reason, bound, and beaten by soldiers. ‘I heard a shot, I was hit, and I fell,’ he testifies
Inside Israeli jails, the real victims of a cry for justice
24/11/2009
[The National] Amid the growing media fever over a possible prisoner swap involving the release of Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier held by Hamas, another young captive has a less visible public profile – but personifies Israel’s chokehold on Palestinian self-expression.
Army detains Bilin youth suspected of rioting
19/11/2009
[Ynet] Residents of West Bank city say soldiers disguised as Arabs arrived at Muhammad Yassin’s garage, asked him for water and arrested him. Family: He is very ill.
Shot With My Hands In The Air
16/11/2009
[Ctrl.Alt.Shift] Earlier this year, Khamis Fathe Abu Rahmah, aged 27, was shot in the head with a high-velocity tear gas canister whilst participating in a non-violent demonstration at the wall in Bil’in, a Palestinian village. It was the same weapon the Israeli Occupation Forces would use to murder his close friend Bassem Abu Rahme, in the same village, just a few months later. Jody McIntyre spoke to Khamis to hear about his experiences.
