Ramallah (Ma'an) – Seven Palestinians and an Israeli supporter were injured today by Israeli forces that opened fire on a nonviolent demonstration against the Wall in Beit Sira Village, west of Ramallah.
During the demonstration after Friday noon prayers, Ma'an's correspondent reported that Israeli forces opened fire and shot gas and sound bombs at the hundreds of demonstrators.
The injuries were a result of rubber bullets, gas inhalation, and beatings.
One Israeli supporter was shot in the left eye with a rubber bullet and is now hospitalized. His wounds are described as critical.
The Israeli army claims three of its soldiers were lightly injured by stone throwing.
'Abud Village demonstrated against the Wall today also, and against the rampant land confiscation and uprooting of its olive trees.
Bil'in Village also held it's weekly nonviolent demonstration.