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Solidarity with Bil'in: Vigil at Israeli consulate in Toronto
August 07, 2009
A vigil will be held at the Israeli consulate in Toronto to protest the recent arrest of Palestinian activist Mohammad Khatib and the ongoing nighttime raids on Bil'in being carried out by the Israeli military.
In the early morning hours on Monday, Israeli military forces wearing combat paint and masks invaded the West Bank village of Bil'in. Israeli soldiers raided several homes, arresting two children and five adults including Mohammad Khatib from the Bil'in Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements.
In June 2009 Mohammed Khatib traveled to Canada for preliminary hearings in a historic lawsuit launched by Bil'in village against two Quebec-based companies, Green Park International and Green Mount International, both involved in constructing illegal Israeli-only settlements on the lands of
the Palestinian village of Bil'in. Khatib also spoke to Canada's major media outlets and public in eleven Canadian cities.
At present time Mohammed Khatib remains in Israeli custody although no charges have been brought against Khatib or the other Palestinians arrested, including the children.
"Mohmmad Khatib and Adib Abu Rahme along with other leaders of the Palestinian popular struggle are being targeted because they mobilize Palestinians to resist non-violently," outlines Abdullah Abu Rahme, coordinator of Bil'in's popular committee, "the fact is that the Apartheid Wall and the settlements built on Palestinian land are illegal under international law."
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue: Israeli consulate
Location: 180 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.bilin-village.org/
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