Independent Media Center, Israel http://indymedia.org.il americans prepare to stop american made bulldozers in bethlehemFriday 09 Aug 2002 author: international solidarity movement summary Six American civilians are acting as human shields in two of these homes protecting over 40 Palestinian civilians from homelessness.

International Solidarity Movement August 08, 2002 For immediate release AMERICANS PREPARE TO STOP AMERICAN MADE BULLDOZERS IN BETHLEHEM [BEHTLEHEM] Israel is continuing its illegal policy of home demolitions tonight in Dehaishe refugee camp in Bethlehem. Six American civilians are acting as human shields in two of these homes protecting over 40 Palestinian civilians from homelessness. Last night internationals witnessed the horrifying destruction of a multi-family dwelling, just one of two homes demolished in the early hours of the morning. The Americans, from Boston, Seattle, New York and Michigan, are committed to staying in the homes. They have stated that they will not leave until forcibly removed by the Israeli military. The International Solidarity Movement is dedicated to ending the occupation and not even the fear of deportation, which the Israeli Ministry of the Interior is using as a threat, will deter the acts of these courageous individuals standing against the injustice of the brutal Israeli regime. For more information in Dehaishe contact: Suzan +972 (0) 67 371 581 Jenny & Ronise +972 (0) 59 307 081 Chris +972 (0) 67 387 881 Carl +972 (0) 67 429 668 Sherry +972 (0) 67 341 467 landline +972 (0) 2 277 6139

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