Photo from Friday's protest in Bil'in. (Photo: Hamde Abu Rahme)
Jawahir Abu Rahmah, 36 year old woman from Bil’in
Published 01/01/2011 11:41
RAMALLAH (Ma’an) – A Palestinian woman died Saturday morning after suffering intense tear-gas inhalation during an anti-wall rally in Bil’in on Friday, medics said.
Palestinian medical sources in Ramallah said 36-year-old Jawahir Abu Rahmah, from Bil’in, died at Ramallah medical compound. Abu Rahmah inhaled large amounts of tear gas fired by Israeli forces who forcibly dispersed a non-violent rally protesting the separation wall.
The local popular committee said doctors fought through the night to save Abu Rahmah's life. She was diagnosed as suffering from poisoning caused by the active ingredient in the tear-gas, and did not respond to treatment, the committee said in a statement.
"We are shocked and furious for Israel's brutality, which once again cost the life of a peaceful demonstrator. Israel's lethal and inhumane response to our struggle will not pass. In the dawn of a new decade, it is time for the world to ask Israel for accountability and to bring about an end to the occupation," said committee member Mohammed Khatib.
Abu Rahmah's brother Bassem was killed in April 2009 by a tear gas canister fired at his chest by an Israeli soldier during a village demonstration.
Friday's rally was attended by Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. Organizers said more than 1,000 demonstrators attended the final protest of the year calling for an end to Israel's land confiscations.
Israeli forces met the protest with tear-gas canisters, hitting one teenager in the face and sending him to hospital. Military officials said they were unaware of injuries, and that around 250 participated in the protest.
An Israeli military spokeswoman said the area was declared a closed military zone in advance of the protest "in an effort to prevent an escalation of the violent and illegal riot" that the village hosts weekly.
Bil'in protester dies after inhaling tear gas.
Video of the demo where she was killed:
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Video of the demo where her brother Bassem Abu Rahmah was killed
Jawaher Abu Rahmah was the sister of Bil'in activist, Bassem Abu Rahmah, who was shot dead with a high velocity tear-gas projectile during a demonstration in the village on April 17th, 2009
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The Funeral of Jawaher Abu Rahmah
Jawahar Abu Rahmah being laid to rest in bilin right now
Adeed abu rahmah leading calls in bil'in right now
Photos of Jawahar Abu Rahmah on posters throughout bilin
The funeral of Jawahar Abu Rahmah happening now in bilin
Funeral now in bilin
She is laid to rest next to her brother in bil'in
The grave of Jawahar Abu Rahmah in bilin
Video of the Funeral of Shaheeda Jawahar Abu Rahma
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Created 2011-01-01 11:08 Jan 01, 2011
Jawaher Abu Rahmah, 36, was evacuated to the Ramallah hospital yesterday after inhaling massive amounts of tear-gas during the weekly protest in Bil'in, and died of poisoning this morning. Abu Rahmah was the sister of Bassem Abu Rahmah who was also killed during a peaceful protest in Bil'in on April 17th, 2010.
Doctors at the Ramallah hospital fought for Jawaher Abu Rahmah's life all night at the Ramallah Hospital, but were unable to save her life. Abu Rahmah suffered from severe asphyxiation caused by tear-gas inhalation yesterday in Bil'in, and was evacuated to the Ramallah hospital unconscious. She was diagnosed as suffering from poisoning caused by the active ingredient in the tear-gas, and did not respond to treatment.
Jawaher Abu Rahmah was the sister of Bil'in activist, Bassem Abu Rahmah, who was shot dead with a high velocity tear-gas projectile during a demonstration in the village on April 17th, 2009.
Announcement of Demo in Tel Aviv
Demo to protest death of Bil'in's Jawahar Abu Rahmah, 7.30 pm tonight in front of the Ministry of Defense (Kirya) in TLV.
http://twitter.com/972magazine/status/21181074344247296
Photo in tel aviv now [8:50 PM Palestinian Time]
Still on the road in tel aviv. 'This is what democracy looks like!' [ About 9:22 PM Palestinian Time]
This is what we have left of israeli democracy. Right here
Photo of the bil'in victim with tel aviv in the background.
Live tweets from Ibnezra
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انّا للہ و انّا الیه راجعون |
May Allah Subhana wa Ta' ala grant the Shaheeda Jawahar Abu Rahmah Jannatul Firdaus, and ease it for her family, loved ones and anyone around her. Allahumma Ameen ya Rabbil Alameen. ' Inna Lillahi wa ' Inna ' Ilayhi Raj' in, Allahu Akbar