Israel must stop using excessive force against Palestinian 'Land Day' protesters

Reacting to reports that scores of Palestinian protesters marking “Land Day” have been injured, Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa deputy director Ann Harrison, said: 
 
“News that Israeli forces are firing live ammunition on Land Day demonstrators near the Erez Crossing in Gaza, and that scores have been injured in protests in the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, is extremely worrying, particularly in the light of frequent and persistent use of excessive force against Palestinian protesters.
 
“We are also concerned at reports that Palestinian Authority security forces have tried to prevent protests in areas under their control, while Hamas security forces have beaten protesters in Gaza.

“All those involved in policing demonstrations should respect freedom of assembly and must adhere to international policing standards.”