Undercover Soldiers Arresting Demonstrators in Beit Ummar 8 October 2010
Four Palestinians, three internationals and one Israeli solidarity activist were arrested by Israeli Forces during a Palestinian demonstration against Karmei Tsur, an illegal Israeli settlement built on Beit Umar land. The arrested Israeli solidarity activist was injured after the Army held her down and deployed pepper spray directly to her eyes. Several undercover soldiers disguised as Palestinians came behind the demonstrators and arrested three Palestinians teenagers. An additional Palestinian activist with mental disabilities was arrested during the protest. Sound bombs and tear gas were used by the Army against the demonstrators, and one member of the press had their camera broken by a soldier.
Around two dozen Israeli soldiers and border police blocked the path of the demonstrators, who began to chant against the occupation. Israeli soldiers then began making arrests and firing sound bombs and tear gas directly at protesters. Members of the press were also beaten by soldiers. Some of the youth in the demonstration responded by throwing stones. Karmei Tsur is one of five Israeli settlements, deemed illegal by international law, that are built on land belonging to Beit Umar villagers. The demonstration, which takes place in Beit Umar every Saturday, started at around 1pm as 70 Palestinians, supported by International and Israeli solidarity activists, marched towards the Karmei Tsur settlement. The demonstration is organized by the National Committee Against the Wall and Settlements in Beit Umar, and the Palestine Solidarity Project.
Undercover Soldiers Arresting Demonstrators in Beit Ummar 8 October 2010
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