Bil'in demo 18 09 09

bilin demo 18 09 09 by haitham al katib:

"Bil'in demo 18.09.09

Today's weekly demonstration in Bil'in was briefer than usual. The day marks a holiday both in the Muslim and Jewish calendar. Muslims are celebrating the end of the Holy month of Ramadan (Eid-ul-Fitr*), and the Jewish are celebrating New Year's Eve tonight.

There was little soldier presence today. After a multiple shot of tear gas and some follow-ups, the Palestinian protesters announced that the demonstration should end because they did not want any problems today and wished to return home early due to the holidays. It ended without any incidents or arrests.

Although the turnout today was smaller than usual, it was important to show that the resistance against the military occupation is continuing in Bil'in."



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