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Friday, October 30, 2009

Two injured and dozens suffered from tear gas inhalation at the weekly demonstration in Bil’in

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Bil'in Demonstrates in solidarity with jailed activist Adeeb Abu Rahmah who 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 injured and several demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation from canisters thrown at them by the Israeli occupation soldiers in their attempt to suppress the weekly protest of Bil’in citizens and solidarity groups. The demonstration was called by the Popular Committee Against the Wall and started directly after the Friday prayers. Bil’in citizens were joined by a group of international and Israeli peace activists... Full story

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at 10/30/2009 02:24:00 PM