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IDF rerouting security barrier along Bil’in
(Jerusalem Post) June 26, 2011 – The IDF on Sunday began a massive deconstruction of the portion of the security barrier running through the Palestinian village of Bil’in.
In compliance with a 2007 order from the Supreme Court, the IDF began dismantling a large section of the barrier in preparation for construction of a new route which will constitute a land gain for the Palestinians. Before construction of the new route can begin, however, the IDF must uproot and subsequently replant dozens of Palestinian olive trees which grow in the disputed territory.
Every Friday, Bil’in has been the site of often-violent demonstrations against the security barrier. Speaking in April, Lt.-Col. Shahar Sheetrit, of the Central Command said he did not expect the rerouting to have an effect on the demonstrations.
“Bil’in Habibti” (Bilin My Love): A True Story of Nonviolent Resistance
US citizen critically injured protesting illegal wall in Ni’ilin, West Bank
March 13, 2009 – Anderson, a 37-year old peace activist from California, was participating in a non-violent demonstration against the Israeli Annexation Wall in the Palestinian village when he was shot in the head. He was taken to an Israeli hospital, where his girlfriend and parents have stayed by his side for the past two months while he remained in critical condition.
Now, according to one of Anderson’s friends, he has been moved into the Rehabilitation section of the hospital, where he has begun to undergo speech therapy. His friend added, “Unfortunately, because of a brain fluid (csf) leak that he developed, he is often too tired to fully participate. Surgery is planned for the future to repair the leak and reconstruct his skull.
Israel closes case of U.S. activist hurt during West Bank protest “
"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."
