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Police officers arrest an activist outside Kibbutz Sde Boker during a protest against the demolition of two Bedouin towns to make room for a Jewish settlement in their place, November 10, 2013. The Israeli cabinet held a special meeting at the kibbutz to approve the plan. (photo: Oren Ziv/Activestills.org)

From revenge attacks to demolition threats: A week in photos – November 7-13

This week: An arson attack in response to the killing of an Israeli soldier, the Wall encircles Al Walaja, Palestinians observe the anniversary of Yasser Arafat’s death, a Palestinian prisoner is released, activists protest the demolition of Bedouin villages, animal rights activists take action in supermarkets, checkpoints divide Hebron, and Susiya lives under threat of…

By Activestills November 14, 2013

An Israeli soldier grabs an international activist by the neck while attempting to make an arrest, Al Nashash Junction, November 14, 2012. The activists intended to block traffic on Route 60, the main north-south highway in the West Bank. (photo: Ryan Rodrick Beiler/Activestills.org)

Photos: Palestinians protest occupation, block roads throughout West Bank

Palestinian, Israeli, and international activists blocked roads throughout the West Bank on Wednesday in a coordinated direct action to protest the occupation. The specific focus of the demonstration varied from location to location, with some activists citing support for the Palestinian bid to upgrade its status at the UN later this month, tomorrow’s anniversary of…

By Activestills November 14, 2012