Every Friday, violent and illegal riots take place in the West Bank villages of Bil'in and Ni'lin protesting the path of the security fence. The Israeli High Court ruled that the course of the fence should be altered, and currently work is underway for the new fence. When the new security fence is completed, the one adjacent to Bil’in will be removed. Despite this, the demonstrators continue to riot. While some demonstrators are peaceful, many rioters use violence, hurling rocks or firebombs at security forces (IDF soldiers and Border Policemen), resulting in hundreds of injuries (47 injuries in 2010 alone). Security forces respond with riot dispersal means, including tear gas, to disperse the violent gatherings.

For video from a January riot, please visit: idfspokesperson.com/2011/01/09/video-violent-riot-in-bili...