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A Palestinian youth using a slingshot to hurl stones at Israeli troops during a weekly anti-separation fence demonstration in the West Bank village of Bil'in in December. (AP) Last update - 22:12 14/03/2008 Two Israelis wounded in clashes with IDF at anti-fence protest By Meron Rappaport, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel, Palestinians  Two Israeli protestors were wounded Friday in clashes with Israel Defense Forces troops during a weekly protest against the construction of the West Bank separation fence near the Palestinian village of Bil'in. The protesters accused IDF troops of firing rubber bullets directly at them from short range, without any provocation. Some 100 Israeli and Palestinian demonstrators participated in the protest. "We were standing in a group of about 10 Israelis next to the fence," said one protester. "The soldiers were standing roughly 10 meters from us. They saw Us and it was clear that we weren't throwing stones or anything. Suddenly I felt a blow to my arm. I was relatively lightly hurt. The guy next to me was more seriously wounded because the bullet penetrated his thigh." Advertisement The protester did not see who fired the shots, although other protesters said they saw an IDF soldier aim his weapon directly at the group and fire, adding that he was filmed doing so. According to IDF rules of engagement, rubber bullets are not to be fired directly at protesters from a distance of less than 60 meters, since they can cause serious injury or even death. The IDF said in response that "some 70 protestors gathered next to the fence, attempting to damage the fence and throw stones at the security forces. The troops were forced to respond with riot dispersal methods. The methods were employed in accordance with [IDF] orders and the allowed distances, and were directed only at those who were rioting." Related articles: Court orders state to alter West Bank separation fence route at Bil'in 2 IDF officers, 16 demonstrators hurt in Bil'in anti-fence protest 3 Palestinians, 2 border police officers hurt in Bil'in protest Bookmark to del.icio.us   My son, the martyr Mother of J'lem attack victim backs 'political use' of son's murder. Keeping the faith Inter-faith couples married in a Jewish ceremony are likely to raise their kids Jewish.   1.   Surprising?? Hardly, Just Repetitive 18:38  |  Yaakov Sullivan 14/03/08   2.   Who Is Telling the Truth 20:10  |  Irv 14/03/08   3.   Clashes with IDF at anti-fence protest 20:38  |  Hillel Green 14/03/08   4.   #3 HIllel to kill for a threatening behavior! 21:19  |  Kevin 14/03/08   5.   Shooting at unarmed protesters 22:25  |  Keren 14/03/08   6.   not surprising 23:18  |  Daniel 14/03/08   7.   Tibet and Palestine 00:00  |  Frank 15/03/08   8.   Hasn`t this farce gone on for too long 00:14  |  YSL 15/03/08   9.   Israel, the China of the ME. 00:21  |  Andreas 15/03/08   10.   The IDF took proper action 06:14  |  US CITIZEN 15/03/08   11.   Not surprising at all 07:36  |  Truth 15/03/08   12.   Daniel these peaceful rallies target the police 08:17  |  Margie in Tel Aviv 15/03/08   13.   Lucky There were Jews otherwise IDF would have opened live fire 09:03  |  Tupac 15/03/08   14.   Frank its coming to you soon 09:38  |  Miche Norman 15/03/08   15.   @3, hillele green. totally agree. 10:25  |  vladimir 15/03/08

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