PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

By Activestills November 15, 2013 | Edit

During the early hours of Friday morning, Palestinians in two Palestinian villages took part in a “direct action” to destroy parts of the separation barrier. In Bir Nabala, located on the other side of Route 443, Palestinians used hammers to break open a hole in the wall, while Palestinians in Rafat (near the Ofer Military Prison) cut through 20 meters of the security fence bordering their village.

The army did not arrive during the action, and no mainstream media outlet was invited.

PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

Palestinians use a hammer to break through the separation wall in the West Bank village of Bir Nabala. (photo: Activestills)

PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

A Palestinian man uses a hammer to break through the separation wall in the West Bank village of Bir Nabala. (photo: Activestills)

PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

Palestinians use a hammer to break through the separation wall in the West Bank village of Bir Nabala. (photo: Activestills)

PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

Palestinians manage to break through the separation wall in the West Bank village of Bir Nabala. (photo: Activestills)

PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

Palestinians manage to break through the separation wall in the West Bank village of Bir Nabala. (photo: Activestills)

PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

Palestinians in the West Bank village of Rafat cut through the separation fence near the Ofer Military Prison. (photo: Activestiils)

PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

Palestinians in the West Bank village of Rafat cut through the separation fence near the Ofer Military Prison. (photo: Activestiils)

PHOTOS: Palestinians destroy separation barrier in two West Bank villages

Palestinians in the West Bank village of Rafat cut through the separation fence near the Ofer Military Prison. (photo: Activestiils)

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