A protest was held in front of the San Francisco Israeli Consulate just over a year after Tristan Anderson was injured by Israeli forces while protesting the Wall in the West Bank. While his condition has improved, he still is in a hospital in Tel Aviv. San Francisco, USA. 15/03/2010.
On March 13, 2009, Tristan Anderson was hit in the head by a tear gas project during a protest of the Wall in the West Bank village of Ni’lin. He sustained injuries to his head, eye, and brain and is still recovering over a year later in a hospital in Tel Aviv.
A protest was held in front of the San Francisco Israeli Consulate to demand justice for Tristan. A few people showed up with Israeli flags to counter-protest.
Their sound system used a cordless phone and stereo speakers, and an iPod was connected to play music.
His partner, Gabrielle Silverman called from the hospital and spoke about Tristan Anderson's condition. She talked about his condition and played a recording he had made.
The International Solidarity Movement presented Tristan Anderson and Gabrielle Silverman with the second annual Rachel Corrie Memorial Award for outstanding work in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Corrie was killed five years ago on March 16th.
More info: justicefortristan.org
