Israeli Forces currently invading West Bank village of Bil'in

Israeli Occupation Forces are currently invading the village of Bil'in. Mohammad Khatib, from Bil'in, stated that the army has set up a checkpoint just outside of Bil'in, where he was detained for an hour on his way to Ramallah. Shortly thereafter, he received a call that soldiers were entering people's homes, supposedly looking for "wanted men."

Akram, who is now in Bil'in, said that the Israeli Forces have split up into three groups and are searching homes, including the home of Mohammad Khatib where his wife and children are. Akram said that soldiers are currently near the mosque.

Scheduled for tomorrow in Bil'in is the Second Annual Bil'in International Conference, which will highlight non-violent resistance in Palestine, Israel's Apartheid Wall and land theft, and will include speakers from Palestine, Israel, and international communities and workshops on boycott, divestment, media, and direct action.

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