American in stable condition after seriously hurt in West Bank protest

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"An American demonstrator seriously wounded last week in clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israel Defense Forces soldiers in the West Bank has been upgraded to stable condition, hospital officials said on Sunday.

Tristan Anderson, 38, of Oakland, California, was hit in the head by a tear gas canister during a protest against Israel's separation barrier Friday and underwent surgery at a hospital near Tel Aviv.

A hospital spokeswoman said Anderson is still on a respirator but in stable condition. She spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because of the issue's sensitivity."

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1071189.html



Update about Tristan Anderson's condition

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Here is an update that I received from Tristan's family

Hello Friends and Family,

THANK YOU to all of you who have emailed, called and are holding Tristan and our family in the light. It matters tremendously as we all hold faith for Tristan to recover and return home.

Here is the update for today. Andrew from the US Embassy in Israel called. He had just seen Tristan in person along with Gaby (Tristan's girlfriend)...

Tristan is stable. He is still unconscious and they are keeping him that way for several more days as it helps with the healing. They are closely monitoring the fluid levels in his brain. Tristan is under 24 hour monitoring and is receiving the best possible care. Trauma care in Israel is done following the same protocols as the U.S. Tristan has been transferred from Emergency Care to the Neurological ICU. This is great news as it means he was stable enough for them to move him. This IC specializes in neurology so Tristan will be getting focused, specific care.

I will continue to send updates as we hear more. Please continue to keep Tristan in your thoughts, prayers, and light.

(His parents) are en route to Israel. His mother has been and will continue to be checking her email. She's finding the supportive emails very comforting. Comments posted here will be sent to his parents (or may be seen by them).

Again, we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support for Tristan and our family.

Most appreciated,

Tristan's parents and sister

http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/03/14/18577239.php

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1. Ok well...prayers for Tristan...

Tristan maybe ought to get in a safer place so things like this don't happen. Seriously.

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2. Those are some very kind and encouraging comments at that site.

He seems to have a large number of supporters, I hope somehow he knows how many people care.