Tear-Gas

Protests across the West Bank under Heavy Showers of Rain and Tear-Gas

Demonstrations in Nabi Saleh, Kufr al-Dik and Kufr Qaddum took place this week in somber weather. 

Journalist Injured in Bil'in Demonstration

Muheeb Barghouti, an independent photojournalist was injured while taking pictures of Bil'in weekly protest against the Wall and settlements. 

Bil'in Protests Arbitrary Sentence of Ashraf Abu Rahmah

Dozens participated in this week's demonstration in Bil'in, held in solidarity with Asraf Abu Rahmah who was sentenced earlier this week to six months in prison for participating in demonstrations. 

Nabi Saleh Marks 40 Days Anniversary to the Murder of Mustafa Tamimi

40 days after the killing of protester Mustafa Tamimi in Nabi Saleh, the village holds a march of commemoration. The army in response continues to shoot tear-gas canisters directly at protesters, against its own open-fire regulations. A medic was injured by two canisters shot directly at him. 

Despite Somber Weather: Hundreds Protest in Qaddum

200 Palestinians, joined by Israeli and international activists, marched in Qaddum this week. During the demonstration the army took over a village house to shoot tear-gas canisters at local youth. 

Four arrested in Nabi Saleh Demonstration

The weekly protest in Nabi Saleh marked three years to the brutal Israeli assault on Gaza. Four people were arrested: two international activists before the protest started and two Palestinian activists after the demonstration already came to an end. 

Paying the Price: Ni'ilin Commemorates its Martyrs

The village of Ni'ilin maintains weekly protest despite the heavy price. This week, the village marked three years to the killing of Mohammed Khawaje and Arafat Khawaje. Report by the International Solidarity Movement

Christmas in Bil'in

Bil'in marks Christmas with Santa dropping by to protests against the Wall. The army shoots tear-gas canisters directly at protesters.

Bil'in Marks Palestinian Deceleration of Independence

On the 15th of November 1988 the PLO-Chairman Yasser Arafat declared the Independence of Palestine in Alger. 23 years later, protesters in Bili'n remind the world of the long sustained occupation. 

Protester Arrested as Soldiers Occupy Nabi Saleh

Dozens of soldiers brought the village of Nabi Saleh to a standstill today in yet another attempt to curb demonstrations in the village. One protester was arrested, and two required medical treatment for their injuries. 

Women escaping tear-gas in Nabi Saleh

Picture Credit: 
Oren Ziv / Activestills
Women escaping tear-gas in Nabi Saleh

Nabi Saleh 2011-11-18

Picture Credit: 
Oren Ziv / Activestills
Nabi Saleh 2011-11-18

A burning tear-gas projectile

Picture Credit: 
Hamde Abu Rhamah
A burning tear-gas projectile

Women suffering from the effect of tear-gas inside their homes

Picture Credit: 
Oren Ziv/ActiveStills
Women suffering from the effect of tear-gas inside their homes