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Die israelische Armee rückt im Süden von Gaza ein

Hurt but unbowed, the police chief between Israel and the militias

Indymedia: Crisis and Action in Nablus


As of June 21st, the Israeli army imposed a 24/7 curfew and closure on the approximately 200,000 residents of Nablus, the surrounding villages, and refugee camps. The Israeli army has conducted mass arrests of males and military actions against suspected militants as they attempt to ensure no witnesses are present. For more than two years, the mental and physical consequences to the civilian Palestinian population from Israeli military incursions have been almost completely ignored. However, after more than 60 days of constant closure, curfew, and military actions, tell-tale signs of exasperation have become obvious in the population.


For a few days last month, the citizens of Nablus have taken to the streets en masse. This has not been to protest, but to demonstrate by living everyday life. The army quickly tightened its control, though, children have found a sort of escape by claiming a piece of sky with stylized kites. Furthermore, this past Saturday, August 24, the Israeli group Tayyush joined Palestinians and Internationals attempting to defy the curfew by sending a convoy including hundreds of activists, food, and medicine. Only four activists were allowed into Nablus where they delivered the aid.

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