Sunday, July 19, 2009

Weekly Update on Bil'in Protesters

(IOF) Uses Chemical Water To Attack The Weekly Bil'in Non-Violent Protest   
Palestine Media Center 19/07/2009  
http://www.palestine-pmc.com/details.asp?cat=1&id=2670 

Dozens suffered from gas inhalation and effects of poisoning as Israeli occupation troops attacked the weekly non-violent protest in Bil'in village near the central West Bank city of Ramallah on Friday.

International and Israeli supporters joined the villagers of Bil'in and marched from the village center after Friday midday prayers.



The protesters demanded the halt of Israeli illegal settlements and construction of the wall.

As the protesters arrived at the wall, Israeli occupation troops stationed at its gate fired a barrage of sound bombs, tear gas and rubber-coated bullets.



Troops also used a water canon to spray the demonstrators with chemical water, which caused cases of poisoning, and side effect among the protestors.



In related news, the Israeli occupation forces went on with its repeated invasions in the village of Bil'in this week, and kidnapped three young men from the village, local sources reported.

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