NABLUS, March 6, 2007, (WAFA)-International Solidarity Movement ISM said Tuesday that the Popular Committee against the Closure of Nablus is holding a demonstration on Wednesday 7th March in the centre of Nablus and at Huwwara checkpoint protesting the curfew imposed on the city.

In a statement, ISM added that the General Woman's Union and a wide coalition of groups will be taking part in the demonstration which will also mark International Women's Day, which is on March 8th.

"Speeches will be given condemning the Israeli invasion, during which two were killed, many injured, thousands detained and millions of dollars worth of damage to property caused. In addition the economic life of the city, which was already under siege was severely disrupted," the ISM said.

The ISM concluded that the groups will be meeting at 10am at the Ghurfat Al Tijara on Ard Al Razaliya and after the rally in the city will travel to Huwwara checkpoint.

M.H.(13:35 P)(11:35 GMT)