Mohammed Khatib
Palestinian Nonviolent Movement Continues Despite Crackdown
Despite growing in numbers, the popular struggle is facing serious military repression. Two leaders explain the situation from the ground.
Military Court Acquits Prominent Anti-Wall Activist
Mohammed Khatib during his speaking tour in Canada.
Picture credit: Tadamon!
Mohammed Khatib, the coordinator of the Popular Struggle Coordination Committee, was acquitted of all charges today at the Ofer Military Court for lack of sufficient evidence.
Mohammed Khatib of Bil'in's Popular Committee Prevented from Going Abroad Despite an OK from Court
Mohammed Khatib during a speaking tour in Canada
The Shin Bet prevented Mohammed Khatib of the Bil'in Popular Committee to cross the Allenby Bridge on his way to Spain today. Khatib was banned despite having a permit to leave the country from the Military court.
Mohammed Khatib, Coordinator of West Bank Coordination Committee Arrested
In the highest profile arrest of the recent wave of repression against West Bank popular struggle, Israeli soldiers arrested Mohammed Khatib today before dawn. Khatib is a member of Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlement in the West Bank village of Bil'in and the coordinator of the Popular Struggle Coordination Committee.
Bilin councilman arrested after predicting another intifada
Leader of protests against West Bank security barrier arrested hours after telling Ynet, 'We're positive 2010 will see us beat the occupation'
Israel arrests leading Palestinian protest organizer
Activists: Israel is concerned with 'popular resistance' demonstrations against settlement policies.
Fencing match
Midday Friday. The slingshots, the jeeps and the grenades are ready. Palestinians, Israelis and internationals gather before embarking on their weekly protest against the separation wall, in Bil'in and Na'alin. You usually know how these demonstrations will start, but not how they will end.
Palestinians who see nonviolence as their weapon
Mohammed Khatib and his West Bank supporters hope to rally others to a peaceful campaign for statehood. But fellow Palestinians seem largely indifferent, and Israel's army is not amused.
Soldier arrested for beating Bil'in man
An Israel Defense Forces soldier was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of beating a Palestinian resident during a nighttime raid in the West Bank village of Bil'in, Israeli activists against the separation fence said.
Israel Arrests Soldier Over Beaten Protester
Israeli military police have arrested a soldier accused of beating up a Palestinian protester in the West Bank.
