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August 27, 2012

Israel Blocks West Bank Entry of 100 Foreign Activists 
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Israel has barred nearly 100 Palestinian solidarity activists from
entering the occupied West Bank. The protesters, mostly from Europe, had
tried to enter via the Allenby Bridge with Jordan. It was the latest
effort by Israel to block a mass visit by international activists
following the thwarting of a "fly-tilla" of thousands of people last
year. One activist denied entry said Israel is trying to block witnesses
to the occupation.

Activist: "They reject us because we openly say that we are in
solidarity with Palestinians and because they don't want any witness to
see what they are doing to Palestinians."

 

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