The weekly demonstration was usually large this week as over 50 Israeli supporters joined the villagers in their unarmed protest. Despite the large size, Israel attacked the demonstration with unusual high amounts of tear gas. One man fell unconscious for over 20 minutes in the course of the demonstration and many children suffered from tear gas inhalation. 

Another round of harsh military repression plagued the village of Nabi Saleh this week as the Israeli army has stepped up its campaign of silencing unarmed Palestinian resistance in the West Bank. In total nine people were arrested in the course of the demonstrations. Three people were injured, including a 14 year old and a 9 year old both from tear gas projectiles. 

In yet another night raid, Israeli soldiers raided Bil’in last night and arrested three people. Forced entered the village at roughly 8:30 local time using tear gas and stun grenades. The three have been taken to an unknown location. 

Weekly demonstration attacked with tear gas as it began from the village square. Soldiers invaded the village and attacked civilian houses with tear gas. A number of supporters were arrested throughout the course of the demonstration including and Israeli cameraman.