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Friday, December 4, 2009

Palestinian shot in Naalin claims soldiers said he ‘deserves it’

YNET - Hanan Greenberg
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

...The event, which was first reported in Ynet, occurred on July 7, 2008. During that time, the village Na'alin was under curfew and full closure for four days. Palestinians, Israeli left-wing activists, and international peace activists marched from the village of Dir Kadis in order to bring food to the besieged residents of Na'alin. Full story

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