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As usual, Israeli officials blamed Palestinians for IDF violence, opening fire at point blank range on unarmed civilians, causing a largely ignored bloodbath in America's media.
On June 5, the Jerusalem Post said "Activists (also) clash(ed) with border police at (Qalandia) crossing" between Jerusalem and Ramallah Sunday afternoon. Israel's Channel 10 and Maan News reported tear gas, shock grenades, and rubber bullets freely used to disperse crowds. At least two protesters sustained serious injuries, dozens more needing treatment for tear gas inhalation.
Throughout the West Bank, hundreds of Palestinians demonstrated against militarized occupation they want ended. Palestinian Democratic Union member Jamal Abu Nahl told protesters to stay unified, resist, and not compromise on demanding Israel's occupation end.
On June 5, AFP reported thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Tel Aviv against 44 years of occupation Saturday.
"The predominantly Jewish crowd marched through the (city center) calling for the creation of a 'Palestinian state in the interest of Israel' along the borders prior to the (June 1967) Six Day War...."
In fact, they carried placards mocking Netanyahu with a caricature of the Pied Piper of Hamlin, saying: "Netanyahu, you are leading us into catastrophe." They also waved Israeli and Palestinian flags, chanting: "Israel, Palestine: two states for two peoples" and "Solidarity with the Palestinians."
Organizers included Meretz Party members, anti-Zionists, and anti-occupation/colonialization groups, including Peace Now.
In addition, West Bank Christians organized a "peace and justice" religious service, denouncing the occupation at a military checkpoint near Bethlehem.
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