Cameras vs Fists: Can technology save Palestinians?

The Israeli government has vowed to end systematic attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, but has done little to curb the violence. Now an Israeli human rights group is using technology to tackle the problem.
Israel is continuing construction of new homes for its settlers in occupied Palestinian territory, despite numerous calls from the UN and many national governments to stop the practice, which contravenes international law. The issue is one of the major stumbling blocks to peace negotiations between the two sides.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to crack down on Jewish extremism in the West Bank, but with his government supporting settlement expansion, his promise means precious little to those on the receiving end of the violence.
The reality on the ground is that Palestinians living close to those settlements are facing daily aggression on the part of their Israeli neighbors, while the Israeli security forces turn a blind eye to the attacks.
Some Israelis are critical of the policy which allows this to continue.The Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem is doing its part in trying to curb the violence. It has distributed cameras to dozens of Palestinians to capture glimpses of everyday reality in the occupied zone. The goal is to gather evidence and hold Israeli settlers and soldiers attacking Palestinians accountable, reports RT's Paula Slier.

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[ticotico9000]

ALL ZIONISTS SHOULD BE ASSASSINATED AND ISRAEL RETURNED TO THEIR ONE AND ONLY OWNERS THE PALESTINIANS.

[AK47AFGPAK1]

Nuke Israel For Peace

[SunnySide247]

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TRUST ME, - THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH ZIONIST SETTLERS IS TO PUT AN AXE IN THEIR HEAD OR SHOOT THEM IN THE FACE.

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THOSE OPTIONS SEEM TO WORK OUT BEST FOR EVERYONE IN THE END, - JUST MAKE SURE YOU GET RID OF THE EVIDENCE. - I SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE. -- HAPPY HUNTING!

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[MyLovelyHomicide]

@AK47AFGPAK1 poison humanity for peace

[kaliil10]

ISRAEL is the enemy of Human being.

[ivan8286]

@Cheapshot420420 What are you saying if what they're reporting (RT) is the truth???

[vlweb3d]

and when all is said and done

THE LAND WILL STILL BE THERE

as it has always been for millions of years

GEEZ - WE HUMANS ARE SO STUPID

[Cheapshot420420]

lol wow what a surprise, russian news organization running obviously biased anti-jew news story. hey how bout a story about the rampant white nationalist movements and their brutal treatment of immigrants in russia?

[Erik20091113]

@jimmyn89SWE

> it does not change the fact that most of them fled willingly

People don't flee "willingly", you used the word "fact" and, as usual for Hasbara shills, within 10 words you posted a lie.

[Erik20091113]

@jimmyn89SWE

Liar! Jordan never was part of the mandate of Palestine. 16 September 1922 Transjordan was recognized as an autonomous kingdom. The mandate came into effect on 26 September 1923, more than a year later.