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- Written by Justin Theriault - 1 of International Middle East Media Center - IMEMC Justin Theriault - 1 of International Middle East Media Center - IMEMC
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- Published: 19 December 2008 19 December 2008
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Three Palestinian civilians were wounded in a nonviolent demonstration in Bethlehem, organized by the Popular Campaign Against the Wall and Settlements.
Dozens of protestors marched after Friday’s prayers from the village of Um Salamouna, near Bethlehem, to the construction site of the wall Israel is building on the village land.
A Palestinian man dressed as Santa Clause led the demonstration, as Bethlehem is preparing to start their Christmas Celebrations. This was a deliberate sign to show Christian-Muslim solidarity and coexistence, in Palestine.
Israeli troops pushed the protestors, causing three protestors to endure mild injuries, including Dr. Mohammad Odeh, head of the Palestinian Medical Relief Services, in addition to two children, Ahmad and Hareth Breijeiyeh.
The protestors called for ending the internal Palestinian divide, and demanded both parties, Fatah and Hamas, to resume talks and reach a national unity agreement.