Arrests
Hebron Demonstration Attacked by Soldiers; Six Arrested
Soldiers and Border Police officers attacked a peaceful demonstration in the Old City of Hebron today. A Palestinian, an Israeli, a Swede and three French activists were arrested.
Former Vice President of European Parliament Arrested in Bil'in
Israeli forces arrested Lusia Morgantini, the former Vice President of the European Parliament, and three others during the weekly anti-wall demonstration in the West Bank village of Bil'in earlier today. All were released once the soldiers realized who was in their hands.
Five Arrested as Construction of the Wall Disrupted in alWalaja
Four Palestinians and a Canadian solidarity activist were arrested in the in the village of alWalaja south of Jerusalem after protesters blocked bulldozers clearing path for Israel's wall. Six were injured.
Israel Renews Anti Protest Arrests in Ni'ilin
Two residents of Ni'ilin were arrested by the Israeli Army tonight, during a night-time raid on the village. Their arrest follows the two similar arrests last week, and may signal a renewed increase of anti-Wall arrests .
Military Judge Criticizes Police; Releases the Bethlehem Ten
Judge Dahan of the Ofer Military Court in the West Bank ordered the release of the ten peaceful demonstrators arrested in Bethlehem last Sunday, among them PLO Executive Committee's Abbas Zaki. The judge criticized the police and prosecution saying that the protest was nonviolent, and that the only force used in it was that used by police to apprehend the demonstrators.
Demonstrators Demand Prisoners' Release
Hundreds of people gathered at the Bitunya checkpoint near Ofer Military prison to demand the release of ten demonstrators arrested in Bethlehem last Sunday, among them Abbas Zaki of the PLO Executive Committee. Two demonstrators were arrested.
Bethlehem Peaceful Protesters Still Detained
While the Israeli and international protesters detained in Bethlehem yesterday have been released, the police extended the arrest of the ten Palestinians, including PLO Executive Committee Member, Abbas Zaki, by 96 hours under military law. A demonstration held in Bethlehem today in support of the arrestees was dispersed by the Army.
15 Arrested in Bethlehem Demo incl. PLO Executive Committee Member
Israeli forces arrested 15 demonstrators, including Abbas Zaki of the PLO Executive Committee, during a Bethlehem demonstration to mark Palm Sunday and protest Israeli restrictions on movement. An AP photographer and four members of local popular committees were also arrested.
Palestinian Organizer Tortured in Israeli Jail
Omar Alaaeddin from the village of alMa'asara was nabbed from the Container Checkpoint on Sunday the 14th. He was released yesterday with no charges pressed against him. Alaaeddin reports having been tortured in the Israeli Russian Compound Jail in Jerusalem.
Israeli Army Kills two youth in Iraq Burin Demonstration Near Nablus
Mohammed Qaddous (16) and Ussayed Qaddous (17) were shot killed by gunfire a military force raided their village of Iraq Burin near Nablus to quash a demonstration.
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Adeeb Abu Rhamah (center) during a demonstration in Bil'in
