arch/ive/ief (2000 - 2005)

Illegal Detentions in the Occupied West Bank

Early this morning the IDF illegally arrested 47 internationals, Israelis and Palestinians
that were gathered at the Mas'ha
peace camp trying to peaceably block the building of the Apartheid Wall and the
destruction of a family's home. One of the Internationals, a US citizen from Los
Angeles, reportedly was kicked in the stomach repeatedly and has broken ribs.
Israeli peace activists went to the site and 8 of them have also been detained.

Near the camp, the house of one family will be trapped between the wall, if
built, and the fence surrounding the neighboring settlement. Immediately after
the detentions, a Caterpillar bulldozer moved in to demolish part of the family
home.

The international detainees from Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Sweden,
UK, US are being threatened with deportation.
Three arrestees including one Palestinian have been formally charged with
"violent assault." All detainees are being held at Ariel police station. People
wishing to demand their immediate release can call the following numbers:

Ariel Police station: 972-3-906-5530
Police officers Hyam and Barem: 972-3-906-5406; 972-3-906-5416
Israeli Minister of Interior: Tel: 011-972-2-670-1648 or 011-972-2-629-4701;
Fax: 011-972-2-629-4750

In the US: Contact your congressperson, the State Department (202)647-5150, and the White House.

UPDATE: Indymedia Italy is reporting that 36 of those detained have been released.

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