Israeli forces attack pro-Fatah rally in West Bank
02 January, 2015 00:00
Israeli forces have attacked Palestinians in the West Bank during a rally marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Fatah movement.
On Thursday, Israeli forces used stun grenades and tear gas to break up crowds of Palestinians in Ramallah’s al-Nabi Saleh town.
A number of demonstrators say they are suffering from breathing problems after inhaling tear gas fired by Israeli forces.
The demonstrators were also protesting against the construction of illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian territories.
They chanted anti-Israeli slogans, vowing to continue to hold their demonstrations until their demands are met.
On December 23, 2014, the Palestinian Center for Human Rights said in a report that Israeli soldiers have used excessive force against peaceful demonstrations organized by Palestinian civilians and international human rights activists in protest at Israel’s settlement activities in the West Bank.
More than half a million Israelis live in over 120 illegal settlements built since Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and East al-Quds.
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