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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Israel blocks nonviolent march

Ma'an
Internationals and Palestinians on a Peace March from Bethlehem to Hebron were accosted by Israeli forces near the town of Beit Ummar Tuesday afternoon.

The 300-strong march was lead by Mayor of the German city of Werne Albert Stouter and was attended by foreign nationals from around the world. The group intended to meet with locals on the way between the two cities and show their support for peace in the region. In Hebron they were set to sit with city elders and officials.

When they arrived in Beit Ummar Israeli soldiers blocked the road and insisted the ralliers were forbidden to pass.

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