West Bank – In Photos: Israeli Forces Face Palestinian ‘Land Day’ Protests

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    Palestinian protesters attend a rally to mark 'Land Day' at the Erez checkpoint between the Gaza Strip and Israel in the northern Gaza strip, 30 March 2012. Palestinians clashed with Israeli soldiers and police in the West Bank and East Jerusalem on Friday, and one person was reported killed, during protests to mark Land Day, an annual commemoration of the 1976 shooting of six Arab-Israelis.  EPA/MOHAMMED SABERWest Bank – The “Land Day” rallies are an annual event marked by Israeli Arabs and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza who protest what they say are discriminatory Israeli land policies.

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    By midday, skirmishes had broken out between protesters and security forces in the Jerusalem area. Palestinians threw rocks and Israeli troops responded with tear gas, stun grenades and rubber pellets.

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    meshigener
    meshigener
    11 years ago

    Interesting that we are not hearing anyone condemning Israel yet. Maybe they are still looking for a dead body to blame Israel.

    AlbertEinstein
    AlbertEinstein
    11 years ago

    Vehu yihiye PEREH ADAM, yado bakol, v’yad kol bo.

    11 years ago

    The police and security forces are showing remarkable restraint in the face of these protests. Its a no win job and we should honor them for their service.