Israeli troops attack nonviolent protestors in Bethlehem
Friday November 14, 2008 16:57
by George Rishmawi
Israeli troops assaulted nonviolent anti-wall protest in the West Bank village of Al-Ma’asara near Bethlehem.
The protest was also to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the declaration of independence by the Palestinian National Council.
Mohammad Brejeieh spokesperson of the Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements said troops severely beat the nonviolent protestors causing them bruises and wounds.
The villagers of Al-Ma’asara, together with International and Israeli peace activist protest on weekly basis against building the wall on the villages land, which is the main source of income for most of the families of the village.
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