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2010-03-12-Throughout the march and cheers the protesters were exposed to the traditional response of the Israeli military that included the use of rubber bullets. Two children were shot during the rally and sustained minor injuries. IDF forces made an active effort to detain one of the groups leaders in an effort to prevent media exposure of the event. Protests and reciprocating efforts have been seen in many cities and have even resulted in the death of Tristen Andersen, an American protester in support of the Palestinian people, who was shot in the head by Israeli forces who opened fire with rubber bullets at a similar protest in the town of Nilin. However, attempts to silence the cries for the basic human rights and respect for international laws were, and will continue to be, a moot exercise.
 Photo by hamde abu rahma
 Photo by hamde abu rahma
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During the International Week Against Racism there were dozens of injuries from choking gas bombs in the village of Bil'in
Friday, 5/3/2010-In Bil'in dozens suffered from gas inhalation when troops suppressed a march against the Israeli occupation organized by the Popular Committee Against the Wall and settlements. The demonstration was a manifestation against the wall being built on Bil'in's land and the annexation and expansion of Israeli apartheid. The occupation forces fired tear gas towards the citizens of Bil'in, foreign peace activists and peace-loving Israelis.
This week's demonstartion marked the Global Week against racism in the world and coincided with many popular events against racism and oppression against the peoples and territories - in particular the Palestinian people. The demonstration begun after Friday prayers and marched from the centre of the village, then continued to the western gate of the wall. Over one hundred people participated in the march, including a group from the PFLP (The Popular front for the Liberation of Palestine) and a delegation from the Freedom Theatre in Jenin. The demonstration was headed by people dressed up as three prominent figures in the global struggle against racism and occupation: Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King. Palestinian flags were raised and toured the village streets as the participants chanted slogans condemning the wall and the occupation.
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Commander Wanted For Committing Crimes Against Humanity
Palestinian, Israeli, and International activists demonstrated against the apartheid wall and settlements in Bil'in village west of Ramallah. Despite rain and harsh winds demonstrators marched to the wall and were immediately met with tear gas from the Israeli military as they are each week Friday. Soldiers fired heavy aluminum tear gas canisters into the crowd, and veteran activists commented on the extra strength of the gas today. People attempted to distribute "wanted signs" with the face of the local army commander to the soldiers positioned on the other side of the fence. Signs read:
 Photo By Hamde Abu-Raham
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