Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Israeli Premier Ehud Olmert in the West Bank city of Jericho this week as the Israeli army continued to attack Palestinians, killing eight in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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The Israeli army injures and kidnaps two Palestinians in the West Bank city of Jericho while in the Gaza strip, the army continues to attack Palestinian targets. These stories and more in today’s update.
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In the West Bank this past week, nonviolent resistance against the occupation and wall construction continued. In Bil’in village, 15 protesters were injured Friday during the weekly demonstration against settlement and wall construction. Six protesters, including two Israelis, were injured in demonstrations in Al Ma’assara village near Bethlehem.
International sanctions against the Palestinian Authority unity government continue, though Europeans countries are beginning to host talks with Palestinian officials. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visited Palestine on Wednesday as part of her tour of Middle Eastern nations including Lebanon, and Syria.
The Israeli military carried out 24 invasions of Palestinian communities in the West Bank this week. At least 36 Palestinians were abducted, bringing the yearly total to 897. Israeli checkpoints continue to heavily restrict travel throughout the West Bank despite Israeli claims that these restrictions have eased. Israeli settlers continued to escalate their attacks on Palestinian civilians.
In Gaza, Israeli undercover forces carried out several attacks. Palestinian fishermen continue to be targeted by the Israeli navy and two Palestinians were wounded. Civil unrest continues to plague Gaza with civilians injured amidst the fighting. BBC reporter Alan Johnston is still being held captive by unknown people. His abduction sparked protests by Palestinian journalists in solidarity.
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