An international conference held today in Bi’lin village focused on the history and methods of non-violent resistance in Palestine, and on practical methods that can be used to continue the peaceful struggle of villages throughout Palestine, against construction of Israel’s Separation Wall.

A delegation of representatives from the Independent Palestine coalition met with President Mahmoud Abbas in his Ramallah headquarters today.

Israeli authorities today prevented legislative council member and head of the Independent Palestine coalition, Mustafa Barghouthi, from travelling to the Gaza Strip. Dr. Barghouthi was due to attend a meeting between Independent Palestine representatives and Hamas, but was refused a travel permit by the Israeli ‘Civil Administration’.

Nablus Governor Said Abu Ali cautioned against the continuation of Israel's massive military raid on Nablus and its Balata Refugee Camp. He said that the Israelis have killed five Palestinians and injured over 40 as of this point.