Community | August 14, 2009 | 3 comments

Israeli ethnic cleansing - Scots witness brutal 'business as usual'

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After less than 24 hours of their Scottish delegation to the Occupied Palestinian Territories seven Scots from Edinburgh and Glasgow heard first-hand how Israeli police and soldiers forced their way into the homes of the Hanoun and al-Ghawi families, beating children, one son had his leg broken. The furniture and family possessions were loaded into trucks and Israeli police are demanding payment in order for them to be returned.

These actions by the Israeli state authorities were carried out in order to make way for Israeli settlers who under police protection moved into the Palestinian families homes within the hour. Eleven internationals, many from the International Solidarity Movement, who have been living in solidarity with the Palestinian families were arrested during the eviction.


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