Qalqilia’s commerce and industry exhibit is in ‘clear defiance of the racist Wall that surrounds it,’ says Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi. ‘The Wall is a nightmare for the people of the city, turning them into prisoners of a narrow area not exceeding four square kilometers.’

The PNI issued a statement calling for immediate national reconciliation today: ‘Our national economy is at one of its most difficult stages as we continue the struggle for liberation and independence. At this very moment the occupation government is using a tactic of siege against our people and our elected officials in order to break the steadfastness in our struggle to regain our homeland.'