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Israel leaves inhabitants of the West bank thirsty

 

Join us in protest against shortage caused by the occupation

 

WATER CONVOY TO THE PALESTINIAN VILLAGE

QARAWAT BANI ZAYID, RAMALLAH DISTRICT

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th 2009 AT 13:00 (p.m.)

 

Jointly organized with the village council and Palestinian and international organizations, on Friday, August 7th, we will set out in a water convoy to the village of Qarawat Bani Zayid, in an act of solidarity with the villagers, and as a protest against the severe water shortage imposed on the villages of Kufr ‘Ayn, Beit Rima, Deir Ghasane, and Nabi Salah.

 

The convoy will include water tankers, buses, and private vehicles.