Israeli forces disperse weekly protests in West Bank
Published today (updated) 29/11/2013
RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- Several people were injured and dozens suffered from excessive tear gas inhalation after Israeli forces violently dispersed protests across the West Bank.
Two people were injured, a third was arrested, and dozens suffered from excessive tear-gas inhalation in clashes in Bilin near Ramallah.
Israeli forces fired rubber-coated steel bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades as protesters neared lands close to the wall. Ismael Abu Rahma, 17, and Ashraf al-Khatib, 33, were hit with rubber-coated steel bullets in the hand and foot, respectively, while Mohammad al-Khatib, 39, was arrested. Dozens suffered from excessive tear-gas inhalation.
Friday's demonstration was held to mark the first anniversary of upgrading Palestine to a non-member observer state in the UN, and in celebration of the UN resolution to declare 2014 the Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
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