(Fwd) Non-violent breaking of the curfew met with army violence

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Non-violent breaking of the curfew met with army violence
American-Jewish activist Adam Shapiro arrested together with Palestinians
 
[Read until the end: Video footage of the protest is available.]

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From:           	palsolidarity <palsolidaritylist at yahoo.com>
Date sent:      	Wed, 7 Aug 2002 01:16:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject:        	[palsolidarity] UPDATE: NON-VIOLENT DEMONSTRATION MET WITH 
ISRAELI ARMY BRUTALITY


UPDATE: The Israeli army has taken Adam Shapiro and an
unnamed Palestinian civilian man in a jeep. Over 10
international activists are blocking the army jeep and
settler traffic and are now being pulled away. We are
deperate to secure the release of the two men who have
committed no crime.

International Solidarity Movement
August 7, 2002

For immediate release

NON-VIOLENT PALESTINIAN AND INTERNATIONAL
DEMONSTRATION MET WITH ISRAELI ARMY BRUTALITY
> 
[NABLUS] Several hundred Palestinian and
international
civilians are coming under brutal attack by the
Israeli army as they non-violently march in the
streets of Huwara. The soldiers have responded with
live fire, tear gas, and sound grenades. Witnesses
report the Israeli soldiers are beating Palestinians
and international civilians with fists and rifles.

The civilians are courageously breaking the Israeli
imposed curfew and defying the policies that are
destroying their lives in a peaceful fashion. 

The International Solidarity Movement is a
Palestinian-led movement of Palestinian and
International activists working for Palestinian
freedom and an end to Israeli occupation. We utilize
nonviolent, direct-action methods of resistance to
confront and challenge illegal Israeli occupation
forces and policies.

We oppose the collective punishment and will
continue
to be a resource for the people of Palestine to aid
in
their struggle against the vicious policies of the
Israeli army and government.

Video footage of the protest is available.

For more information in Huwara: 
Huwaida or Adam
052 642 709
067 473 308