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During the month of March 2012, the Civic Coalition for Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Land Research Center (LRC), recorded many violations of Palestinian rights at the hands of Israeli authorities and Israeli settlers. Of particular noe during this month were attacks targeting children, including their right to education, and peaceful demonstrators on Land Day.

30 March 2012, AL JAZEERA - Demonstrator killed by Israeli security forces in Gaza and more than 120 people wounded in riots in the West Bank.

30 March 2012, MA'AN - Israeli forces fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters across the occupied West Bank on Friday, as Palestinians commemorated Land Day and marched toward Jerusalem.

30 March 2012, +972 MAGAZINE - Tens of thousands of people participated in Land Day demonstrations in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, the Negev and the Galilee, as well as in Jordan and Lebanon. One person was killed, many were injured - several critically - and several were arrested in clashes with the Israeli army and police. Hamas and Fatah also attacked demonstrators. 

21 March 2012, HA'ARETZ - Christian organizations dispatch volunteers to accompany children to school, following reported attempts by Border Police to arrest kids off the streets.

During the month of January 2012 the Civic Coalition for Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Land Research Center (LRC), recorded 28 violations of Palestinian rights, both at the hands of the Israeli authorites and Israeli settlers.

During the month of December 2011 the Civic Coalition for Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Land Research Center (LRC), recorded 20 violations of Palestinian rights, both at the hands of the Israeli authorites and Israeli settlers.

During the month of November 2011, the Civic Coalition for Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Land Research Center (LRC), in cooperation with the Civic Coalition for Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem noted an increase in the number of human rights violations against Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The groups recorded a total of 88 violations, in comparison with the previous month's total of 55.

During the month of October 2011, the West Bank and East Jerusalem saw an escalation of the violation of Palestinian rights. This increase is most likely in response to the Palestinian statehood bid at the United Nations and its acceptance as a full member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

During the month of August 2011, East Jerusalem saw an escalation of violations of Palestinian rights. This increase is most likely due to August being the Holy Month of Ramadan. Israeli authorities have blocked all entrances to the Old City, preventing Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and even many in Jerusalem, from being able to reach the mosque.