Foreign Army Shoots US Peace Activist; US Does Nothing
“There is no respect for the grieving” Barghouthi shocked by the Israeli assault on the press conference with injured American’s parents.
Ramallah: Mustafa Barghouthi, the Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative condemned heavily yesterday Israeli aggression consisting in shutting down and beating Palestinian activists and journalist during the press conference held by the parents of Tristan Anderson, the American peace activist who was shot in Ni’lin last week.
"The boundaries of minimum respect for the victims have been crossed once again. We feel that there are no limits in the Israeli troops behaviour, no respect for the grieving of Tristan’s family", the deputy said, shocked.
Tristan Anderson, 37 years old, an American citizen and peace activist, had an Israeli high velocity gas canister shot at his head in Ni’lin on the 13th of March. His skulls shattered several injuries and he was left in a very critical state at Tel Aviv hospital.
On Monday, during a press conference held by Tristan’s parents, a woman and a journalist were beaten by the Israeli troops. 11 persons were detained including 3 foreign peace activists.
The press conference was held in a very symbolic place, known as the 'protest tent’, in Sheikh Jarrah, where the Al Kurd family has taken up residence for months after being evicted from their home.
Several journalists were reported being prevented to attend the conference. The Israeli army demanded that the event will be shut down. As several refused, they assaulted the audience, beating and detaining activists, media crews and officials.
"Such a raid leaves me speechless", condemns the Deputy. 'But we have to stand up loud. The Anderson family has the right to tell the world what Tristan has endured and express solidarity and their indignation and feelings regarding the shooting of their son. America is a country where freedom of speech is a core value. But once entering the Israeli controlled territory, nothing prevails anymore. Israeli soldiers have no shame and this should be reported. Loudly."
Contacts:
Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi: 0599/ 201 528
Or: 0599/ 940 073
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