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Dec 14, 25 Tanks Invade Salfit

Israeli troops entered Salfit early this morning and have killed three residents.

At approximately 3:20 am this morning Israeli forces, including 25 tanks, entered the village of Salfit. The apparent movtive of the assault was to target Fatah activists. As civilians came out of their homes to find out what was happening, the soldiers opened fire.

Three men have been killed: Diaq Mardawi, 17 who is not believed to be linked to Fatah. Resiq Shaban and Mohammed Ashur, Fatah members. Shaban was shot in his home as his wife and sisters were injured in the attack. Nine people have been wounded.

During the raid Israelis also demolished three homes of Fatah members. Soldiers remain in the village.

For more information, please call Neta Golan on 052 481 261 or 055 213 096 or
Georgina Reeves on 055 840 767

Dec 05, 2001 Bulldozers Closing Ramallah (Kalandia)

Bulldozers are closing-up Ramallah (Kalandia) right now with cement bars And ambulances are denied access. More info: call Neta 055-213 096

Dec 05, 2001 Wadi Foqin Closed, No Milk for Babies

The village of Wadi Foqin (near Bethlehem) has been totally closed to traffic. Villagers are having trouble getting milk for babies. More info: call Atta 052-645-416

Nov 30 , 2001 Settler outpost and two hilltops being linked

According to reports from LDC members and friends in the village of Sinjil, Ramallah Governorate, bulldozers began work in the last few days (notably on Wednesday 28th) clearing the way for a new road aimed at creating a link between two hills which have had caravans and water tanks placed upon the. Young settlers from the Amana affiliated (Gush Emunim) Ma'ale Levona settlement have, in addition to these activities, placed a shelter at the old junction of Sinjil (just off route 60). As is customary, the Israeli military have joined the settlers in order to ensure their 'wellbeing'. In 1999 the confiscation of some 4000 dunums of land in the area was successfully prevented by the LDC and other activists and lobbying committees. While no current confiscation orders hve yet been givenregarding the hiolltops and rioad way in question, the LDC will continue to monitor events and is in the process of developing a full report on the situation in conjunction with the residents of Sinjil. Please contact Fathi Shabani on 052 371189 for more details and updates. Otherwise, PALDIS at the Land Defense Committee in Ramallah (paldis@p-ol.com) can be contacted for summary details as available.