Testimonies

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Four houses raided in military incursion to West Bank villages Bil’in and Ni’lin

19/12/2009

The Palestinian villages of Bil’in and Ni’lin have been invaded by the Israeli military in the early hours of Saturday, 19 December 2009. Soldiers entered both villages at 2.30am and raided houses of four families

Dozens of injuries suffered tear gas inhalation on the 42nd anniversary of the foundation of the Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine

18/12/2009

This Friday the demonstration organized by the Popular Committee against the Wall was joined by dozens of leaders, members and supporters of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, marking its 42nd anniversary. As every Friday a number of international and Israeli peace activists and residents of Bil’in and neighboring villages took part in the protest.

Bil’in residents call for the release of the village’s prisoners in a weekly Friday demonstration

11/12/2009

Approximately 150 Palestinian, international and Israeli activists gathered in Bil’in today, marking the 22nd anniversary of the start of the First Intifada and calling for the release of the village’s prisoners arrested for their involvement in the non-violent demonstrations against the Wall and settlements built on land stolen from Bil’in.

Bil'in leader Abdallah Abu Rahmah arrested during military night raid

10/12/2009

As part of a recent escalation of political arrests in Bil’in, Abdallah Abu Rahmah, a school teacher and coordinator of the Bil’in Popular Committee was arrested by Israeli soldiers

Bil’in residents demonstrate in support of recent Swedish initiative calling for a Palestinian state

04/12/2009

Residents of Bil’in, alongside international and Israeli solidarity activists, demonstrated against the Wall after the Friday prayer. Many suffered from tear-gas inhalation, as the Israeli armed forces fired upon protestors as they approached the illegal Wall. The demonstration concluded at 1 pm.