Bil'in 9.4.2010.mov:
davidreeb — April 09, 2010 — Bil'in Friday April 9th 2010 demonstration against the separation fence [Apartheid Wall] cutting through the village's land, with the participation of Palestinian, Israeli and international demonstrators. Shows Bil'in photographer Haytham Al Katib being taken away by soldiers.
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Bil'in Night Raid September 12, 2009
Bilin night raid 12.09.09 by haitham al katib:
"Bil'in night raid 12.09.09
Shortly after 2pm, the Israeli occupation forces invaded the village of Bil'in from two different directions once again. They raided two houses in an attempt to arrest Mohammed Ahmed Yasseen (age 21), and Yasseen Mohammed Yasseen (age 21). In the first house soldiers were quite aggressive during their operation. Neither of the wanted men was home at the time.
At the second house, the soldiers, disguised with face masks as usual, met a lot of resistance from Palestinian and international activists who were standing in their way and filming the event. As they did not find their victim, they eventually retreated to the four waiting Jeeps, arresting one international activist from Great Britain on their way. Yet, according to their conversation in Hebrew, they planned to release him a little further on their way toward the Apartheid Wall. He was indeed released a few minutes later before they exited through the Wall.
This has been the second night raid this week. It seems that the Israeli forces are stepping up their night raids again in Bil'in."
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"Bil'in night raid 12.09.09
Shortly after 2pm, the Israeli occupation forces invaded the village of Bil'in from two different directions once again. They raided two houses in an attempt to arrest Mohammed Ahmed Yasseen (age 21), and Yasseen Mohammed Yasseen (age 21). In the first house soldiers were quite aggressive during their operation. Neither of the wanted men was home at the time.
At the second house, the soldiers, disguised with face masks as usual, met a lot of resistance from Palestinian and international activists who were standing in their way and filming the event. As they did not find their victim, they eventually retreated to the four waiting Jeeps, arresting one international activist from Great Britain on their way. Yet, according to their conversation in Hebrew, they planned to release him a little further on their way toward the Apartheid Wall. He was indeed released a few minutes later before they exited through the Wall.
This has been the second night raid this week. It seems that the Israeli forces are stepping up their night raids again in Bil'in."
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Bil'in Friday Demo - September 11, 2009
bilin demo 11 09 09 by haitham al katib:
"Bil'in demo 11.09.09
Bil'in residents and Israeli and international activists once again held their weekly demonstration today. Despite lots of tear gas being fired by the Israeli forces, the protesters stood their ground. They displayed huge banners 'We Want Peace' in Arabic, Hebrew, and English while chanting. One demonstrator in a wheelchair was heavily tear-gased at some point and another suffered from skin burns from the gas.
Once some of the protesters had succeeded in pulling the barbed-wired inner gate open passing through it toward the Apartheid Wall, half a dozen soldiers stormed through the door in the Wall ready to arrest whoever was in the open space. However, tear gas drove them back while the protesters in the front lines retreated behind the gate. The occupation forces remained in a position of alert but no arrests were made. As the demonstrators returned to the village, the Israeli forces heavily tear-gased the house closest to the Wall where a Palestinian man was sitting watching the unfolding event.
In spite of the army's violent response to these nonviolent demonstrations and the ongoing intimidating night raids in Bil'in, the weekly demonstration continues to be held without fail. The sense of resistance to the military occupation is deeply ingrained in the people of this village. They have been resisting since the construction of the Wall five years ago, and they are determined to continue their struggle in spite of all odds."
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"Bil'in demo 11.09.09
Bil'in residents and Israeli and international activists once again held their weekly demonstration today. Despite lots of tear gas being fired by the Israeli forces, the protesters stood their ground. They displayed huge banners 'We Want Peace' in Arabic, Hebrew, and English while chanting. One demonstrator in a wheelchair was heavily tear-gased at some point and another suffered from skin burns from the gas.
Once some of the protesters had succeeded in pulling the barbed-wired inner gate open passing through it toward the Apartheid Wall, half a dozen soldiers stormed through the door in the Wall ready to arrest whoever was in the open space. However, tear gas drove them back while the protesters in the front lines retreated behind the gate. The occupation forces remained in a position of alert but no arrests were made. As the demonstrators returned to the village, the Israeli forces heavily tear-gased the house closest to the Wall where a Palestinian man was sitting watching the unfolding event.
In spite of the army's violent response to these nonviolent demonstrations and the ongoing intimidating night raids in Bil'in, the weekly demonstration continues to be held without fail. The sense of resistance to the military occupation is deeply ingrained in the people of this village. They have been resisting since the construction of the Wall five years ago, and they are determined to continue their struggle in spite of all odds."
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Bil'in 4 9 09 Friday demonstration against the wall
Bil'in 4 9 09 Friday demonstration against the wall:
"Bil'in demo 04.09.09-
http://www.bilin-ffj.org/index.php?op...
At today's weekly demonstration, two protesters were hit by tear gas canisters, which caused them minor skin burns. One person suffered from severe respiratory problems when being caught in heavy gas. No medical treatment was needed, however.
As the demonstrators reached the wall, the Israeli occupation forces watched passively at first. Then, some time into the gathering, multiple tear gas reached the crowd to disperse it. The protesters remained in the front lines spite of it, claiming their rights, and challenging the Apartheid Wall and the Israeli military occupation.
Some of the demonstrators tried to open the inner gate and then walked toward the Wall with Palestinian flags. They addressed the soldiers from there and attached one of the flags at the Wall. Five soldiers stormed through the door in the Wall in an attempt to arrest anyone at the Wall while tear gas clouded the area. They retreated without making any arrests.
The demonstration ended without any further incident.
Bil'in night invasion 05.09.09
http://www.bilin-ffj.org/index.php?op...
Around 2:30am, the Israeli occupation forces invaded Bil'in again. They raided two houses but no arrests were made.
They raided the house where Hamza Burnat (age 16) lives and attempted to arrest him, but he was not at home at the time. They also raided the house where Yaseen Mohammed Ali Yaseen (age 21) lives but could not find him either. And house of Mohamed Ahmed Yaseen.
During the raid at both houses, Palestinian and international activists challenged the soldiers standing guard outside. They were told that they were in a "closed military area," were not allowed to film, and that they had to go home. Since the photographer, Hamde Abu Rahma, who showed his Press ID, continued to take photos, the soldiers pointed the guns at him and chased after him at some point.
After intense arguing on both sides, the soldiers eventually retreated having not succeeded in arresting the wanted men. As the leaving Jeeps were surrounded by Palestinian and international activists, the soldiers threw several sound bombs to disperse them. The Jeeps then exited the village, driving towards the Apartheid Wall without any victims."
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"Bil'in demo 04.09.09-
http://www.bilin-ffj.org/index.php?op...
At today's weekly demonstration, two protesters were hit by tear gas canisters, which caused them minor skin burns. One person suffered from severe respiratory problems when being caught in heavy gas. No medical treatment was needed, however.
As the demonstrators reached the wall, the Israeli occupation forces watched passively at first. Then, some time into the gathering, multiple tear gas reached the crowd to disperse it. The protesters remained in the front lines spite of it, claiming their rights, and challenging the Apartheid Wall and the Israeli military occupation.
Some of the demonstrators tried to open the inner gate and then walked toward the Wall with Palestinian flags. They addressed the soldiers from there and attached one of the flags at the Wall. Five soldiers stormed through the door in the Wall in an attempt to arrest anyone at the Wall while tear gas clouded the area. They retreated without making any arrests.
The demonstration ended without any further incident.
Bil'in night invasion 05.09.09
http://www.bilin-ffj.org/index.php?op...
Around 2:30am, the Israeli occupation forces invaded Bil'in again. They raided two houses but no arrests were made.
They raided the house where Hamza Burnat (age 16) lives and attempted to arrest him, but he was not at home at the time. They also raided the house where Yaseen Mohammed Ali Yaseen (age 21) lives but could not find him either. And house of Mohamed Ahmed Yaseen.
During the raid at both houses, Palestinian and international activists challenged the soldiers standing guard outside. They were told that they were in a "closed military area," were not allowed to film, and that they had to go home. Since the photographer, Hamde Abu Rahma, who showed his Press ID, continued to take photos, the soldiers pointed the guns at him and chased after him at some point.
After intense arguing on both sides, the soldiers eventually retreated having not succeeded in arresting the wanted men. As the leaving Jeeps were surrounded by Palestinian and international activists, the soldiers threw several sound bombs to disperse them. The Jeeps then exited the village, driving towards the Apartheid Wall without any victims."
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Palestinian villagers protest land seizure - 04 Sep 09
Palestinian villagers protest land seizure - 04 Sep 09:
"Hundreds of Palestinian villagers have made a short but symbolic march to the separation wall that Israel has built on their land, a non-violent protests that they regularly undertake.
Equally, the protesters, marching from the village of Bilin, are regularly met with a violent response from the Israeli army.
'The village of Bilin is literally on the frontline of Israel's confiscation of Palestinian land and the construction of its separation barrier,' Jacky Rowland, Al Jazeera's correspondent reporting from the village, said.
'Later today the villagers of Bilin will protest the fact that not only they, but also five neighbouring villages, have lost their land which has been seized to build an Israeli settlement.
'This huge settlement will result in 40,000 Jewish settlers living on occupied land here in the West Bank and as Prime Minister [Binyamin] Netanyahu is planning to give the go ahead for even more of these settlement homes to be built,' she said.
Netanyahu is set to approve plans to build hundreds of new homes on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, before considering US demands for a construction freeze."
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"Hundreds of Palestinian villagers have made a short but symbolic march to the separation wall that Israel has built on their land, a non-violent protests that they regularly undertake.
Equally, the protesters, marching from the village of Bilin, are regularly met with a violent response from the Israeli army.
'The village of Bilin is literally on the frontline of Israel's confiscation of Palestinian land and the construction of its separation barrier,' Jacky Rowland, Al Jazeera's correspondent reporting from the village, said.
'Later today the villagers of Bilin will protest the fact that not only they, but also five neighbouring villages, have lost their land which has been seized to build an Israeli settlement.
'This huge settlement will result in 40,000 Jewish settlers living on occupied land here in the West Bank and as Prime Minister [Binyamin] Netanyahu is planning to give the go ahead for even more of these settlement homes to be built,' she said.
Netanyahu is set to approve plans to build hundreds of new homes on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, before considering US demands for a construction freeze."
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Friday, September 4, 2009
The Elders in Palestine
The Elders hear first hand about life in Gaza, Bil'in and East Jerusalem:
"The Elders were unable to visit Gaza but spoke with young people and others via video link. They then went to the West Bank village of Bil'in where a local protest movement against the separation wall is gaining momentum. In the evening they visited a Palestinian family in East Jerusalem evicted from their homes by Israeli authorities."
The Elders in the West Bank: Checkpoints and politics:
"On the second day of their visit, the Elders met Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem as well as Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad in Ramallah. On their way to the West Bank, they stopped at the Qalandia checkpoint, where hundreds of Palestinians line up daily to cross into Israel under tight security. There they met Zaina who has made the crossing many times to go to school. Zaina joined other young Palestinians in conversation with the Elders later in the day to express their frustrations with the current situation and their hopes for peace."
Desmond Tutu's message to activists: Good will prevail:
"Desmond Tutu shares his words of encouragement for those fighting for what they believe to be right."
And an interview of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Al-Jazeera
Carter urges halt to Israeli settlement building - 27 Aug 09:
"Former US President Jimmy Carter says a freeze on Israeli settlements is 'absolutely necessary' to achieving peace in the Middle East.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Carter, who is currently visiting Israel as a member of the group known as the 'Elders', spoke about his views on the prospects for Middle East peace.
His comments come as Barack Obama, the US president, attempts to seal an Arab-Israeli peace deal that has eluded the region for more than six decades.
His administration has already made it clear it opposes the ongoing building of Jewish settlements on Palestinian land occupied since 1967.
Hundreds of thousands of homes have been constructed by Israel despite international condemnation and in contravention of international law."
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"The Elders were unable to visit Gaza but spoke with young people and others via video link. They then went to the West Bank village of Bil'in where a local protest movement against the separation wall is gaining momentum. In the evening they visited a Palestinian family in East Jerusalem evicted from their homes by Israeli authorities."
The Elders in the West Bank: Checkpoints and politics:
"On the second day of their visit, the Elders met Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem as well as Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad in Ramallah. On their way to the West Bank, they stopped at the Qalandia checkpoint, where hundreds of Palestinians line up daily to cross into Israel under tight security. There they met Zaina who has made the crossing many times to go to school. Zaina joined other young Palestinians in conversation with the Elders later in the day to express their frustrations with the current situation and their hopes for peace."
Desmond Tutu's message to activists: Good will prevail:
"Desmond Tutu shares his words of encouragement for those fighting for what they believe to be right."
And an interview of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Al-Jazeera
Carter urges halt to Israeli settlement building - 27 Aug 09:
"Former US President Jimmy Carter says a freeze on Israeli settlements is 'absolutely necessary' to achieving peace in the Middle East.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Carter, who is currently visiting Israel as a member of the group known as the 'Elders', spoke about his views on the prospects for Middle East peace.
His comments come as Barack Obama, the US president, attempts to seal an Arab-Israeli peace deal that has eluded the region for more than six decades.
His administration has already made it clear it opposes the ongoing building of Jewish settlements on Palestinian land occupied since 1967.
Hundreds of thousands of homes have been constructed by Israel despite international condemnation and in contravention of international law."
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Israeli soldiers fire on Al Jazeera correspondent - 04 Sep 09
Israeli soldiers fire on Al Jazeera correspondent - 04 Sep 09:
"Israeli soldiers have fired tear gas on Palestinians protesting against the Israeli separation barrier which cuts through their West Bank village.
The soldiers also fired tear gas at Jacky Rowland, Al Jazeera's correspondent who was covering the event live from near the village of Bilin."
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"Israeli soldiers have fired tear gas on Palestinians protesting against the Israeli separation barrier which cuts through their West Bank village.
The soldiers also fired tear gas at Jacky Rowland, Al Jazeera's correspondent who was covering the event live from near the village of Bilin."
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Bilin Residents and Activists Gather to Mark May Day - Friday 1/5/2009
Friday 1/5/2009 - Bilin Residents and Activists Gather to Mark May Day:
"Protesters marched towards the wall calling for the end of the occupation and to stop construction of the Wall. Protesters placed flowers next to the martyrs memorial for Bassem Abu Rahmah and stood there for a minute of silence out of respect for his spirit and those of other martyrs. The Israeli army had gathered in big numbers behind cement blocks and used razor wire to prevent the crowd from going through the gate. The army fired tear gas canisters to disturb the crowd, causing dozens to suffer gas inhalation and four were shot with rubber coated steel bullets"
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"Protesters marched towards the wall calling for the end of the occupation and to stop construction of the Wall. Protesters placed flowers next to the martyrs memorial for Bassem Abu Rahmah and stood there for a minute of silence out of respect for his spirit and those of other martyrs. The Israeli army had gathered in big numbers behind cement blocks and used razor wire to prevent the crowd from going through the gate. The army fired tear gas canisters to disturb the crowd, causing dozens to suffer gas inhalation and four were shot with rubber coated steel bullets"
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Four injured and dozens suffered teargas inhalation
Four injured and dozens suffered teargas inhalation:
"Four injured and dozens suffered teargas inhalation
Bilin Residents and Activists Gather to Mark May Day
Friday 1/5/2009 The residents of Bilin gathered today after the Friday prayer along with international and Israeli activists and marched in recognition of May Day. The protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners calling for labor rights. The Israeli occupation doesnt give even the simplest rights for workers and the Wall prevents workers from getting to their jobs and farmers from reaching their land. Protesters also carried posters for the martyr Bassem Abu Rahmah. Protesters marched towards the wall calling for the end of the occupation and to stop construction of the Wall. Protesters placed flowers next to the martyrs memorial for Bassem Abu Rahmah and stood there for a minute of silence out of respect for his spirit and those of other martyrs. The Israeli army had gathered in big numbers behind cement blocks and used razor wire to prevent the crowd from going through the gate. The army fired tear gas canisters to disturb the crowd, causing dozens to suffer gas inhalation and four were shot with rubber coated steel bullets, the four: Abdullah Aburahma,Yaseen Mohammed Yaseen,Mahmud Ala Smara,and Nashmi Mohammed Aburahma.
Thank you for you continued support,
Iyad Burnat- Head of Popular Commitee in Bilin
co-founder of Friends of Freedom and Justice - Bilin
Email- bel3in@yahoo.com "
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"Four injured and dozens suffered teargas inhalation
Bilin Residents and Activists Gather to Mark May Day
Friday 1/5/2009 The residents of Bilin gathered today after the Friday prayer along with international and Israeli activists and marched in recognition of May Day. The protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners calling for labor rights. The Israeli occupation doesnt give even the simplest rights for workers and the Wall prevents workers from getting to their jobs and farmers from reaching their land. Protesters also carried posters for the martyr Bassem Abu Rahmah. Protesters marched towards the wall calling for the end of the occupation and to stop construction of the Wall. Protesters placed flowers next to the martyrs memorial for Bassem Abu Rahmah and stood there for a minute of silence out of respect for his spirit and those of other martyrs. The Israeli army had gathered in big numbers behind cement blocks and used razor wire to prevent the crowd from going through the gate. The army fired tear gas canisters to disturb the crowd, causing dozens to suffer gas inhalation and four were shot with rubber coated steel bullets, the four: Abdullah Aburahma,Yaseen Mohammed Yaseen,Mahmud Ala Smara,and Nashmi Mohammed Aburahma.
Thank you for you continued support,
Iyad Burnat- Head of Popular Commitee in Bilin
co-founder of Friends of Freedom and Justice - Bilin
Email- bel3in@yahoo.com "
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
MEP Luisa Morgantini & Protesters Erect Memorial for Basem Abu Rahmah - Bil'in 24 4 09
Bil'in 24 4 09 - One week after the murder of Bassem Abu Rahmah, demonstration to build his memorial:
Video caption text by yisraelpnm
"Twenty five protesters were injured today following the end of the 4th Annual International Conference of Popular Resistance in Bilin. Injuries ranged from light to moderate and most were caused by rubber coated steel bullets.
The Bilin conference this week was attended by a large number of international, Israeli and Palestinian activists. Also at the conference were Luisa Morgantini, vice president of the EU Parliament; Mairead Maguire, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; Mustafa Al Barghouti, head of the Palestinian Initiative; Khalidah Jarrar, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council. The demonstrators began their marched after closing the conference. They carried pictures of the martyr Bassem Ab Rahmah and succeeded in building a memorial for Bassem Abu Rahmah near the gate, despite a constant barrage of tear gas and rubber bullets fired by the Israeli army.
Luisa Morgantini stated, We succeeded to build the memorial for Bassem Abu Rahmah, as respect for his spirit. We will never forget him; he was a friend of everyone. We have to continue the popular resistance which has begun to expand to the Jordan valley, Al Maasarah, Nilin, and Jayyous.
Mairead Maguire said We came to Bilin more than five times and we went to Gaza also, we are going to continue our struggle to end the occupation and the siege. What happened in Bilin and losing Bassem is a tragedy to everyone. Lets all work together for peace and end the oppression and occupation. Maguire and Morgantini expressed their condolences to Bassems family."
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Video caption text by yisraelpnm
"Twenty five protesters were injured today following the end of the 4th Annual International Conference of Popular Resistance in Bilin. Injuries ranged from light to moderate and most were caused by rubber coated steel bullets.
The Bilin conference this week was attended by a large number of international, Israeli and Palestinian activists. Also at the conference were Luisa Morgantini, vice president of the EU Parliament; Mairead Maguire, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; Mustafa Al Barghouti, head of the Palestinian Initiative; Khalidah Jarrar, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council. The demonstrators began their marched after closing the conference. They carried pictures of the martyr Bassem Ab Rahmah and succeeded in building a memorial for Bassem Abu Rahmah near the gate, despite a constant barrage of tear gas and rubber bullets fired by the Israeli army.
Luisa Morgantini stated, We succeeded to build the memorial for Bassem Abu Rahmah, as respect for his spirit. We will never forget him; he was a friend of everyone. We have to continue the popular resistance which has begun to expand to the Jordan valley, Al Maasarah, Nilin, and Jayyous.
Mairead Maguire said We came to Bilin more than five times and we went to Gaza also, we are going to continue our struggle to end the occupation and the siege. What happened in Bilin and losing Bassem is a tragedy to everyone. Lets all work together for peace and end the oppression and occupation. Maguire and Morgantini expressed their condolences to Bassems family."
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
Bil'in Weekly Protest 24 04 2009
Bil'in Weekly Protest 24 04 2009 final:
Bil'in : 25 injured in weekly protest against the Wall
Source: IMEMC
Saturday April 25, 2009 02:16
On Friday Israeli soldiers violently attacked the weekly non-violent protest against the Annexation Wall in Bil’in village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, injuring 25 protesters. 13 soldiers were reportedly injured in clashes that took place after the army attacked the protestors.
Dozens of residents and peace activists marched towards the Wall and settlements chanting slogans in memory of Bassem Abu Rahma, who was killed by the army in the previous week's protest.
Israeli soldiers fired rubber-coated bullets and gas bombs at the protesters. Two local reporters, Fadi Al Arouri of Reuters and Moheeb Al Barghouthi of Al Hayat Al Jadeeda Newspaper were among those injured. Shai Pollack, an Israeli peace activist, was also wounded.
Local sources in Bil’in identified the wounded local protesters as Fadil Al Khateeb, Odah Abu Rahma, his brother Ahmad, Eyad Bornat, his brother Riyadh, Khalid Al Khateeb, Abdullah Abu Rahma, Mohammad Al Khateeb, Wael Fahmi, Taeq Al Khateeb, Abdullah Yassin, Tamer Al Khateeb, Nizar Abu Rahma, Mohammad Abu Rahma, Ibrahim Bornat, Adeeb Abu Rahma, and Ahmad Abu Rahma, brother of Bassim Abu Rahma, the man killed by the army last week.
The protest began after the conclusion of the Fourth Annual Conference on Non-violent Resistance in Bil’in.
Among those who took part in the conference were delegations from South Africa, the Catalan government, and Luisa Morgantini, vice-president of the European Parliament as well as Palestinian officials PM Salam Fayyad, Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, Secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, and member of the Legislative Council Khalida Jarrar.
The protesters erected a memorial to Bassem Abu Rahma in spite of the army’s attacks on them.
“We managed to erect the memorial” Morgantini stated, “We will never forget you Bassem, you were a friend to all of us, we must continue the non-violent resistance and help spread it all over the country”.
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Bil'in : 25 injured in weekly protest against the Wall
Source: IMEMC
Saturday April 25, 2009 02:16
On Friday Israeli soldiers violently attacked the weekly non-violent protest against the Annexation Wall in Bil’in village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, injuring 25 protesters. 13 soldiers were reportedly injured in clashes that took place after the army attacked the protestors.
Dozens of residents and peace activists marched towards the Wall and settlements chanting slogans in memory of Bassem Abu Rahma, who was killed by the army in the previous week's protest.
Israeli soldiers fired rubber-coated bullets and gas bombs at the protesters. Two local reporters, Fadi Al Arouri of Reuters and Moheeb Al Barghouthi of Al Hayat Al Jadeeda Newspaper were among those injured. Shai Pollack, an Israeli peace activist, was also wounded.
Local sources in Bil’in identified the wounded local protesters as Fadil Al Khateeb, Odah Abu Rahma, his brother Ahmad, Eyad Bornat, his brother Riyadh, Khalid Al Khateeb, Abdullah Abu Rahma, Mohammad Al Khateeb, Wael Fahmi, Taeq Al Khateeb, Abdullah Yassin, Tamer Al Khateeb, Nizar Abu Rahma, Mohammad Abu Rahma, Ibrahim Bornat, Adeeb Abu Rahma, and Ahmad Abu Rahma, brother of Bassim Abu Rahma, the man killed by the army last week.
The protest began after the conclusion of the Fourth Annual Conference on Non-violent Resistance in Bil’in.
Among those who took part in the conference were delegations from South Africa, the Catalan government, and Luisa Morgantini, vice-president of the European Parliament as well as Palestinian officials PM Salam Fayyad, Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, Secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, and member of the Legislative Council Khalida Jarrar.
The protesters erected a memorial to Bassem Abu Rahma in spite of the army’s attacks on them.
“We managed to erect the memorial” Morgantini stated, “We will never forget you Bassem, you were a friend to all of us, we must continue the non-violent resistance and help spread it all over the country”.
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
Shaheed Basam abu Rahma's funeral in Bil'in 17 4 09
Shaheed Basam abu Rahma's funeral in Bil'in 17 4 09:
"This Friday some 15 Israelis and 15 internationals joined a few dozen Palestinians in their weekly demo in Bil'in. The demonstration's theme was Palestinian prisoners' day, and the demo was headed by people carrying posters demanding the release of Palestinians held by the Israeli occupation forces. As usual, upon reaching the fence the demo was met with stun and gas grenades. The strong wind blew in the direction of the demonstrators and spread the gas among them, so only a small group of demonstrators managed to stay close to the fence. This, however, only encouraged the soldiers to keep shooting relatively large amounts of gas and other ammunition. The first victim was a French demonstrator superficially wounded in her face by a rebound shrapnel. Shortly after, a soldier shot an extended range gas projectile from a few meters away directly at Bassem Abu Rahme who was standing at the fence, knocked him over, left a gaping hole in the middle of his torso, and put him into respiratory distress and shock. Since no ambulance was at the scene, Bassem (a.k.a. Phil, aged 30) was evacuated in a private car toward Ramallah. Some demonstrators stayed by the fence for a while, but as the last of them left the scene, the news of Bassem's death reached the village."
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"This Friday some 15 Israelis and 15 internationals joined a few dozen Palestinians in their weekly demo in Bil'in. The demonstration's theme was Palestinian prisoners' day, and the demo was headed by people carrying posters demanding the release of Palestinians held by the Israeli occupation forces. As usual, upon reaching the fence the demo was met with stun and gas grenades. The strong wind blew in the direction of the demonstrators and spread the gas among them, so only a small group of demonstrators managed to stay close to the fence. This, however, only encouraged the soldiers to keep shooting relatively large amounts of gas and other ammunition. The first victim was a French demonstrator superficially wounded in her face by a rebound shrapnel. Shortly after, a soldier shot an extended range gas projectile from a few meters away directly at Bassem Abu Rahme who was standing at the fence, knocked him over, left a gaping hole in the middle of his torso, and put him into respiratory distress and shock. Since no ambulance was at the scene, Bassem (a.k.a. Phil, aged 30) was evacuated in a private car toward Ramallah. Some demonstrators stayed by the fence for a while, but as the last of them left the scene, the news of Bassem's death reached the village."
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
Palestinians mourn demonstrator's death - 18 Apr 09
Palestinians mourn demonstrator's death - 18 Apr 09:
"Hundreds of Palestinians have marched through the West bank town of Bilin to mourn the death of a Palestinian man killed by Israeli troops during a peaceful protest.
Al Jazeera's Clayton Swisher reports on what some observers say is an increase in the level of force Israel uses against unarmed activists."
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"Hundreds of Palestinians have marched through the West bank town of Bilin to mourn the death of a Palestinian man killed by Israeli troops during a peaceful protest.
Al Jazeera's Clayton Swisher reports on what some observers say is an increase in the level of force Israel uses against unarmed activists."
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Bil'in Weekly Demo 17 April 2009 - Israel Murders a Peaceful Protester
Bil'in 17 4:
Israel Murders a Peaceful Protester at the Apartheid Wall
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Israel Murders a Peaceful Protester at the Apartheid Wall
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ISM: Demonstrator killed in Bilin by Israeli forces
Demonstrator killed in Bilin by Israeli forces:
"Friday, 17 April 2009: A resident has been killed by Israeli forces during a demonstration. Basem Abu Rahme, 29 years of age, was shot in the stomach with a high-velocity tear gas projectile. The tear-gas projectile, labeled 40 mm bullet, special/long range in Hebrew has also critically injured American national, Tristan Anderson at a demonstration in Nilin on 13 March 2009 when he was shot in the head from 60 meters.
For more information, visit: http://palsolidarity.org/2009/04/6185"
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"Friday, 17 April 2009: A resident has been killed by Israeli forces during a demonstration. Basem Abu Rahme, 29 years of age, was shot in the stomach with a high-velocity tear gas projectile. The tear-gas projectile, labeled 40 mm bullet, special/long range in Hebrew has also critically injured American national, Tristan Anderson at a demonstration in Nilin on 13 March 2009 when he was shot in the head from 60 meters.
For more information, visit: http://palsolidarity.org/2009/04/6185"
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Caught on Video - Murder of a Palestinian Protesting the Apartheid wall | Reuters.com
West Bank protests turn deadly | Video | Reuters.com:
"Apr. 17 - A Palestinian man was killed by Israeli security forces during a weekly anti-barrier protest in the West Bank.
Pavithra George, Reuters."
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
"Apr. 17 - A Palestinian man was killed by Israeli security forces during a weekly anti-barrier protest in the West Bank.
Pavithra George, Reuters."
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Weekly Demo in Bil'in, Friday April 10, 2009
Bil'in 10 4 09 Friday demonstration:
"The 216th demo in Bil'in
Seven Israelis and five internationals joined a few dozen Palestinians for the weekly demo in Bilin. The demo was led with Palestinian flags, singing and chanting, and with a poster portraying young Palestinian children as wanted suspects. The popular committee announced a decision according to which the soldiers should behave themselves today, but the soldiers blatantly disregarded the decision, and welcomed the demo with the usual surge of shock grenades and gas. The shabab threw stones, the soldiers shot grenades and bullets, and the wind, which was refreshingly pro-Palestinian, sent most of the gas back to the soldiers. The demonstrators prepared a large metal board painted as the separation wall, and used it as a shield to enter through the fence gate. Two-three demonstrators managed to stick to their positions and advance for just under half and hour, despite persistent stray stones from the back and all sorts of ammunition from the front. Eventually a direct hit of several gas grenades forced the demonstrators to retreat and exit the fence area. During the demo a demonstrator and a photographer were directly hit with shock and gas grenades, but didn't suffer severe damage. After the demonstration dispersed a few soldiers entered the village, but didn't stay very long. Samih, who had suffered a head injury from a gas projectile a couple of months ago, is getting better, and regained control of the arm that had been paralysed. Inshalla, Tristan will take after him."
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
"The 216th demo in Bil'in
Seven Israelis and five internationals joined a few dozen Palestinians for the weekly demo in Bilin. The demo was led with Palestinian flags, singing and chanting, and with a poster portraying young Palestinian children as wanted suspects. The popular committee announced a decision according to which the soldiers should behave themselves today, but the soldiers blatantly disregarded the decision, and welcomed the demo with the usual surge of shock grenades and gas. The shabab threw stones, the soldiers shot grenades and bullets, and the wind, which was refreshingly pro-Palestinian, sent most of the gas back to the soldiers. The demonstrators prepared a large metal board painted as the separation wall, and used it as a shield to enter through the fence gate. Two-three demonstrators managed to stick to their positions and advance for just under half and hour, despite persistent stray stones from the back and all sorts of ammunition from the front. Eventually a direct hit of several gas grenades forced the demonstrators to retreat and exit the fence area. During the demo a demonstrator and a photographer were directly hit with shock and gas grenades, but didn't suffer severe damage. After the demonstration dispersed a few soldiers entered the village, but didn't stay very long. Samih, who had suffered a head injury from a gas projectile a couple of months ago, is getting better, and regained control of the arm that had been paralysed. Inshalla, Tristan will take after him."
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Bil'in 3.4.2009 - Weekly Demo
Bil'in 3.4.2009:
Two Journalists injured at the weekly Bil'in demonstration
Source: IMEMC
Date: Friday April 03, 2009 16:53
The residents of Bil'in village, located near the central west Bank city of Ramallah, marched towards the wall today after Friday prayers. The protest was joined by Israeli and international activists.
Protesters' banners condemned Israel's ongoing policies and violence against civilians; The protest began in the center of the village then headed towards the Apartheid Wall which is being built on Bil'in's land.
An Israeli army unit stationed behind the wall prevented the crowd from going through the gate and fired tear gas canisters to break up the crowd. Two Journalists were injured, while dozens suffered from gas inhalation.
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
Two Journalists injured at the weekly Bil'in demonstration
Source: IMEMC
Date: Friday April 03, 2009 16:53
The residents of Bil'in village, located near the central west Bank city of Ramallah, marched towards the wall today after Friday prayers. The protest was joined by Israeli and international activists.
Protesters' banners condemned Israel's ongoing policies and violence against civilians; The protest began in the center of the village then headed towards the Apartheid Wall which is being built on Bil'in's land.
An Israeli army unit stationed behind the wall prevented the crowd from going through the gate and fired tear gas canisters to break up the crowd. Two Journalists were injured, while dozens suffered from gas inhalation.
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
Friday, March 6, 2009
Bil'in Weekly Demo Friday 6 Mar 09 [Three injured, dozens suffered teargas inhalation]
Bil'in Friday 6 3 09:
"The 211th demo in Bil'in against the aprtheid fence"
Three injured, dozens suffered teargas inhalation during the Bil'in Weekly Demonstration
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
"The 211th demo in Bil'in against the aprtheid fence"
Three injured, dozens suffered teargas inhalation during the Bil'in Weekly Demonstration
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
Monday, March 2, 2009
Trip to Bil'in, Palestine
Trip to Bil'in, Palestine:
"A protest in the village of Bil'in, Palestine against the apartheid wall being built through their village. The village holds creative actions at or near the wall every week. This is a pretty standard response by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
This is a scene from a Feature Documentary in progress from Mental-Rev Productions"
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
"A protest in the village of Bil'in, Palestine against the apartheid wall being built through their village. The village holds creative actions at or near the wall every week. This is a pretty standard response by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
This is a scene from a Feature Documentary in progress from Mental-Rev Productions"
Palestine Video - A Palestine Vlog
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