In six West Bank towns, thousands rally in support of hunger striking prisoners

Jerusalem : Israel | May 12, 2012 at 12:06 AM PDT

Source: International Middle East Media Center

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Local sources said that Majed Barghouti 18 years old was hit with a rubber bullet in his eye. Barghouti was moved to the hospital for treatment in Ramallah and wound was described as serious. In the meantime, residents of the nearby village of Nabi Saleh, in addition to international supporters marched... FULL ARTICLE AT International Middle East Media Center

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