15 aug 2014
The Israeli occupation authorities (IOA) on Friday decided to release 46 Jerusalemites including three minors on bail. The Palestinian prisoner society said that the detainees are expected to be released from Ashkelon, Maskubiya and Ofek jails.
Since the murder of teenager Mohamed Abu Khudair, the Israeli police have arrested more than 600 Palestinians, mostly young men and minors, in occupied Jerusalem. Most of them were detained for allegedly taking part in angry rallies protesting his death.
Meanwhile, violent clashes erupted on Thursday throughout occupied Jerusalem, local sources reported.
The clashes broke out in Tur neighborhood after armed Jewish settlers opened fire at Palestinian citizens in the area under police protection.
Similar clashes broke out in Shuafat refugee camp where Israeli forces heavily and randomly fired tear gas and stun grenades at Palestinian homes and dozens of youths.
Since the murder of teenager Mohamed Abu Khudair, the Israeli police have arrested more than 600 Palestinians, mostly young men and minors, in occupied Jerusalem. Most of them were detained for allegedly taking part in angry rallies protesting his death.
Meanwhile, violent clashes erupted on Thursday throughout occupied Jerusalem, local sources reported.
The clashes broke out in Tur neighborhood after armed Jewish settlers opened fire at Palestinian citizens in the area under police protection.
Similar clashes broke out in Shuafat refugee camp where Israeli forces heavily and randomly fired tear gas and stun grenades at Palestinian homes and dozens of youths.
Seven Palestinian citizens were kidnapped on Friday and Thursday by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in different areas of the occupied West Bank at the pretext of their affiliation with the Hamas Movement. The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) rounded up six Palestinians during raids in Palestinian villages and neighborhoods in the Occupied West Bank in the early morning hours on Friday. The detainees were identified as being Hamas affiliates.
One of the captives sustained severe wounds after he was shot with live ammunition by the IOF, claiming that he attempted to run away.
In an earlier incident Thursday evening, an Israeli special occupation force re-apprehended ex-prisoner Arafa Abu Surur,24, from the Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, after shooting him in his foot outside his house.
Consequently, violent clashes broke out with the invading troops, leading to injuries among dozens of angry young men and triggering fire in a nearby cultivated field.
One of the captives sustained severe wounds after he was shot with live ammunition by the IOF, claiming that he attempted to run away.
In an earlier incident Thursday evening, an Israeli special occupation force re-apprehended ex-prisoner Arafa Abu Surur,24, from the Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, after shooting him in his foot outside his house.
Consequently, violent clashes broke out with the invading troops, leading to injuries among dozens of angry young men and triggering fire in a nearby cultivated field.
Iyad Hamad
Several demonstrations have taken place all across the West Bank and in Jerusalem, on Thursday, in support of Palestinian resistance and in solidarity with the Gaza Strip. An AP cameraman was among dozens arrested.
In Hebron, a march began just following Friday Prayers, upon which protesters clashed with the Israeli forces just shortly after, according to the Palestinian News Network (PNN). At least 24 Palestinians have been injured by the Israeli army -- 10 by live ammunition.
Confrontations were apparently still ongoing in Bab al-Zawyah, in the center of Hebron, at the time of the PNN's report.
Israeli soldiers fired rubber-coated metal bullets towards the cameraman of al-Mayadeen TV channel. They also arrested a cameraman from Associated Press named Iyad Hamad. Eyewitnesses report that Hamad was assaulted and subsequently abducted from Shuhada Street while covering the march.
In Bethlehem clashes were also reported to be ongoing, during which over 20 Palestinians were injured this afternoon.
In the Aida refugee camp, to the north of Bethlehem, the Israeli army raided the are firing tear gas canisters and rubber-coated bullets at the protesters.
Local sources reported that the Israeli army was preparing to spray the streets of Aida camp with ‘skunk’ water. Skunk water, upon test results has been found to consist of mainly chemically treated sewage water. Fired from water canons, into the streets, the foul smelling spray leaves entire neighborhoods smelling like feces for weeks.
See link, for video footage of this frequently used dispersal tactic.
Several demonstrations have taken place all across the West Bank and in Jerusalem, on Thursday, in support of Palestinian resistance and in solidarity with the Gaza Strip. An AP cameraman was among dozens arrested.
In Hebron, a march began just following Friday Prayers, upon which protesters clashed with the Israeli forces just shortly after, according to the Palestinian News Network (PNN). At least 24 Palestinians have been injured by the Israeli army -- 10 by live ammunition.
Confrontations were apparently still ongoing in Bab al-Zawyah, in the center of Hebron, at the time of the PNN's report.
Israeli soldiers fired rubber-coated metal bullets towards the cameraman of al-Mayadeen TV channel. They also arrested a cameraman from Associated Press named Iyad Hamad. Eyewitnesses report that Hamad was assaulted and subsequently abducted from Shuhada Street while covering the march.
In Bethlehem clashes were also reported to be ongoing, during which over 20 Palestinians were injured this afternoon.
In the Aida refugee camp, to the north of Bethlehem, the Israeli army raided the are firing tear gas canisters and rubber-coated bullets at the protesters.
Local sources reported that the Israeli army was preparing to spray the streets of Aida camp with ‘skunk’ water. Skunk water, upon test results has been found to consist of mainly chemically treated sewage water. Fired from water canons, into the streets, the foul smelling spray leaves entire neighborhoods smelling like feces for weeks.
See link, for video footage of this frequently used dispersal tactic.
Palestinian medical sources in occupied Jerusalem have reported that two Palestinians have been injured during clashes with Israeli soldiers near an illegitimate Israeli settlement outpost.
The sources said resident Mahmoud Khalil Abu al-Hawa was shot by a rubber-coated metal bullet to the abdomen from a close range, while resident Ali Mahmoud Abu al-Hawa suffered a broken arm after several soldiers assaulted him.
Eyewitnesses said the soldiers also fired gas bombs and rounds of live ammunition, while a number of settlement guards also fired rounds of live ammunition into the air.
Clashes have also been reported in the Shu’fat refugee camp, and Ras al-‘Amoud neighborhood, in addition to a number of neighborhoods.
In related news, the Jerusalem office of the Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) said Israel decided to release 46 Jerusalemite Palestinians, among dozens kidnapped in the last two days, under the condition of limiting their movement, and having their families sign affidavits to guarantee their location, and appearance in court when needed.
The sources said resident Mahmoud Khalil Abu al-Hawa was shot by a rubber-coated metal bullet to the abdomen from a close range, while resident Ali Mahmoud Abu al-Hawa suffered a broken arm after several soldiers assaulted him.
Eyewitnesses said the soldiers also fired gas bombs and rounds of live ammunition, while a number of settlement guards also fired rounds of live ammunition into the air.
Clashes have also been reported in the Shu’fat refugee camp, and Ras al-‘Amoud neighborhood, in addition to a number of neighborhoods.
In related news, the Jerusalem office of the Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) said Israel decided to release 46 Jerusalemite Palestinians, among dozens kidnapped in the last two days, under the condition of limiting their movement, and having their families sign affidavits to guarantee their location, and appearance in court when needed.
14 aug 2014
Explosives experts of the Palestinian police in Jenin, defused on Thursday an explosive object, dropped by the Israeli army during training, in Tammoun town, in the central West Bank district of Tubas.
The police said it received a call from a concerned citizen who located an unknown object in a Palestinian area frequently used by the Israeli army for military training, in Tammoun.
The police then arrived at the scene, and closed the area, before explosive experts defused the Israeli explosive object.
The Public Relations department of the police called on Palestinians to remain alert in areas frequently used by the Israeli army, to stay away from unknown objects and inform the police.
There have been many Palestinian casualties, including children and shepherds, resulting from explosive objects and materials left behind by the Israeli military during training, especially since the army uses various areas in the West Bank, mainly near Hebron and the Jordan valley, for conducting training using live ammunition and explosives.
Dozens of Bedouins have also been repeatedly displaced from their communities due to the ongoing Israeli military violations and illegitimate policies.
The police said it received a call from a concerned citizen who located an unknown object in a Palestinian area frequently used by the Israeli army for military training, in Tammoun.
The police then arrived at the scene, and closed the area, before explosive experts defused the Israeli explosive object.
The Public Relations department of the police called on Palestinians to remain alert in areas frequently used by the Israeli army, to stay away from unknown objects and inform the police.
There have been many Palestinian casualties, including children and shepherds, resulting from explosive objects and materials left behind by the Israeli military during training, especially since the army uses various areas in the West Bank, mainly near Hebron and the Jordan valley, for conducting training using live ammunition and explosives.
Dozens of Bedouins have also been repeatedly displaced from their communities due to the ongoing Israeli military violations and illegitimate policies.
13 aug 2014
Israeli forces raided the Deir Istiya area in Salfit early Wednesday and detained four Palestinians while shooting live bullets and stun grenades, the mayor said.
They were among at least 12 detained overnight in the occupied West Bank.
The mayor said Israeli forces detained Muhammad Maher Farid, Muhannad Abd al-Qader Zeidar, Youssef Ahmad Abd al-Qader Zeidan and Khalil Muhammad Khalil Hakim.
The house of Munir Mansour was turned into a military post, Ayyub Abu Hajla said. The house, which was still under construction, was raided because it is on a main road used by both Israeli and Palestinian vehicles.
Clashes often erupt in the town, especially on the western entrance which Israeli soldiers shut with rocks and barriers.
Locals repeatedly attempted to re-open the entrance but soldiers shut it every time.
Israeli forces confiscated thousands of acres during the last few months, and the town is surrounded with settlements.
A youth from Deir Istiya was injured in the hand with live fire on Monday.
Earlier an Israeli army spokeswoman told Ma'an that soldiers arrested 12 Palestinians in the West Bank.
They were among at least 12 detained overnight in the occupied West Bank.
The mayor said Israeli forces detained Muhammad Maher Farid, Muhannad Abd al-Qader Zeidar, Youssef Ahmad Abd al-Qader Zeidan and Khalil Muhammad Khalil Hakim.
The house of Munir Mansour was turned into a military post, Ayyub Abu Hajla said. The house, which was still under construction, was raided because it is on a main road used by both Israeli and Palestinian vehicles.
Clashes often erupt in the town, especially on the western entrance which Israeli soldiers shut with rocks and barriers.
Locals repeatedly attempted to re-open the entrance but soldiers shut it every time.
Israeli forces confiscated thousands of acres during the last few months, and the town is surrounded with settlements.
A youth from Deir Istiya was injured in the hand with live fire on Monday.
Earlier an Israeli army spokeswoman told Ma'an that soldiers arrested 12 Palestinians in the West Bank.
Israeli warships on Wednesday opened fire at Palestinian fishermen off the coast of the southern Gaza Strip, in the second such incident since an agreed-upon 72-hour truce came into effect, witnesses told Ma'an.
Witnesses said Israeli forces opened fire "heavily" at a Palestinian fishing boat in the area, but that there were no injuries.
An Israeli army spokeswoman said a motor boat had "breached the military closure," and that Israeli forces opened fire into the air.
The motorboat then "returned to Gaza," with "no injuries or damages."
A similar incident occurred the day before, when a Palestinian fishing boat came under fire by Israeli forces in the same area, a fishermen union official said at the time.
Israeli naval forces regularly open fire at fishermen in Gaza if they venture further than three nautical miles from shore, in a policy that has had a crippling impact on the fishing industry.
As a part of any lasting ceasefire, Palestinian negotiators have demanded that Israeli forces extend the so-called "designated fishing zone" by several nautical miles.
The Gaza Strip has been under a severe economic and military blockade imposed by Israel since 2006.
Witnesses said Israeli forces opened fire "heavily" at a Palestinian fishing boat in the area, but that there were no injuries.
An Israeli army spokeswoman said a motor boat had "breached the military closure," and that Israeli forces opened fire into the air.
The motorboat then "returned to Gaza," with "no injuries or damages."
A similar incident occurred the day before, when a Palestinian fishing boat came under fire by Israeli forces in the same area, a fishermen union official said at the time.
Israeli naval forces regularly open fire at fishermen in Gaza if they venture further than three nautical miles from shore, in a policy that has had a crippling impact on the fishing industry.
As a part of any lasting ceasefire, Palestinian negotiators have demanded that Israeli forces extend the so-called "designated fishing zone" by several nautical miles.
The Gaza Strip has been under a severe economic and military blockade imposed by Israel since 2006.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers, and police officers, invaded various Palestinian communities and towns in different parts of occupied Jerusalem, and kidnapped more than 50 Palestinians from their homes. Dozens of residents have been injured. 26 Palestinians injured.
The soldiers invaded the towns of Silwan, al-‘Eesawiyya, at-Tour neighborhood, Suwwana neighborhood, Shu’fat and many neighborhoods in the Old City, before dozens of undercover soldiers and security officers started invading homes and ransacking them, while military choppers hovered overhead.
Local sources said the soldiers broke into dozens of homes by smashing the doors and windows, terrifying the sleeping families.
Lawyer of the Ad-Dameer (Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association) stated that more than 50 Palestinians have been kidnapped, and are now in a number of interrogation facilities, including in Ramla and Lod.
Clashes took place in al-Eesawiyya and at-Tour while the dozens of soldiers were invading and searching dozens of homes.
Medical sources in the al-‘Eesawiyya said 26 Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated metal bullets and received treatment by local medics, while dozens of Palestinians suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Medics also had to remove three families from their homes after the army fired several gas bombs into them, causing injuries to several children and adults, while many children also suffered anxiety attacks.
Eyewitnesses said the soldiers also fired dozens of rounds of live ammunition, in addition to gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated metal bullets in various streets of al-‘Eesawiyya.
Dozens of soldiers also invaded two neighborhoods in the at-Tour town, in occupied Jerusalem, and fired concussion grenades, gas bombs and rubber-coated metal bullets in the streets, alleys and directly into homes.
A Palestinian man, identified as Akram Abu al-Hawa, who suffers from a heart disease, fainted after the soldiers invaded his home, and kidnapped two of his sons.
Soldiers also assaulted a young man, identified as Seeq Abu al-Hawa, with batons and rifle-buts, while another Palestinian was shot in the arm with a rubber-coated metal bullet.
In addition, the soldiers threw several gas bombs and concussion grenades into a home, belonging to resident Yasser Abu al-Hawa, causing it to catch fire.
The Israeli Police said 57 Palestinians have been arrested during the dawn invasion of occupied Jerusalem.
Israeli soldiers and police have kidnapped 549 Palestinians, including 166 children, and 383 young men in occupied Jerusalem since July 1, and filed indictments against 184 of them.
In related news, soldiers prevented dozens of young Palestinian men and women from entering the al-Aqsa Mosque for dawn prayers, and withheld ID cards of many elderly men who were allowed through.
The soldiers invaded the towns of Silwan, al-‘Eesawiyya, at-Tour neighborhood, Suwwana neighborhood, Shu’fat and many neighborhoods in the Old City, before dozens of undercover soldiers and security officers started invading homes and ransacking them, while military choppers hovered overhead.
Local sources said the soldiers broke into dozens of homes by smashing the doors and windows, terrifying the sleeping families.
Lawyer of the Ad-Dameer (Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association) stated that more than 50 Palestinians have been kidnapped, and are now in a number of interrogation facilities, including in Ramla and Lod.
Clashes took place in al-Eesawiyya and at-Tour while the dozens of soldiers were invading and searching dozens of homes.
Medical sources in the al-‘Eesawiyya said 26 Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated metal bullets and received treatment by local medics, while dozens of Palestinians suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Medics also had to remove three families from their homes after the army fired several gas bombs into them, causing injuries to several children and adults, while many children also suffered anxiety attacks.
Eyewitnesses said the soldiers also fired dozens of rounds of live ammunition, in addition to gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated metal bullets in various streets of al-‘Eesawiyya.
Dozens of soldiers also invaded two neighborhoods in the at-Tour town, in occupied Jerusalem, and fired concussion grenades, gas bombs and rubber-coated metal bullets in the streets, alleys and directly into homes.
A Palestinian man, identified as Akram Abu al-Hawa, who suffers from a heart disease, fainted after the soldiers invaded his home, and kidnapped two of his sons.
Soldiers also assaulted a young man, identified as Seeq Abu al-Hawa, with batons and rifle-buts, while another Palestinian was shot in the arm with a rubber-coated metal bullet.
In addition, the soldiers threw several gas bombs and concussion grenades into a home, belonging to resident Yasser Abu al-Hawa, causing it to catch fire.
The Israeli Police said 57 Palestinians have been arrested during the dawn invasion of occupied Jerusalem.
Israeli soldiers and police have kidnapped 549 Palestinians, including 166 children, and 383 young men in occupied Jerusalem since July 1, and filed indictments against 184 of them.
In related news, soldiers prevented dozens of young Palestinian men and women from entering the al-Aqsa Mosque for dawn prayers, and withheld ID cards of many elderly men who were allowed through.
Israeli soldiers assaulted a young Palestinian, on Tuesday, in an area east of Yatta, south of the Hebron District, upon which they seized his tractor.
Rateb Jubour, Coordinator of the Anti-settlement Committee in Hebron, said the soldiers violentyl beat one Mohammad Shaabin, 21 years of age, before seizing his tractor and an attached water tanker.
Mohammad sustained bruises throughout his body and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Israeli soldiers and colonial settlers alike routinely attack Palestinian farm workers in the occupied territories, damaging their equipment and lands in the attempt to further islolate Palestinian communities, with the aim of expanding nearby settlements and further disenfranchising the Palestinian people as a whole.
More than 550,000 Israelis live in illegal settlements througout the region, which has been illegitmately occupied by the Israeli military since 1967, in direct violation of the international laws to which they are signatory.
Rateb Jubour, Coordinator of the Anti-settlement Committee in Hebron, said the soldiers violentyl beat one Mohammad Shaabin, 21 years of age, before seizing his tractor and an attached water tanker.
Mohammad sustained bruises throughout his body and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Israeli soldiers and colonial settlers alike routinely attack Palestinian farm workers in the occupied territories, damaging their equipment and lands in the attempt to further islolate Palestinian communities, with the aim of expanding nearby settlements and further disenfranchising the Palestinian people as a whole.
More than 550,000 Israelis live in illegal settlements througout the region, which has been illegitmately occupied by the Israeli military since 1967, in direct violation of the international laws to which they are signatory.
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On August 9th in Hebron, Israeli soldiers celebrated shooting an 18-year-old Palestinian youth in the leg with live ammunition.
The Canadian volunteer, Vern, who witnessed the soldier firing, stated, “After the soldiers left the roof, I went to confront them about why they had fired. One of them said to me that he was the one who fired and that he was proud of his actions. He then asked me to take his picture.” The hospital released a document to the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) stating that the injury of the young man was a gunshot wound to the right calf, and that the injury required surgery under general anaesthetic. |
“This is not the first time protesters have been seriously injured or killed while not being a threat to the Israeli military. On Friday (8th August) in Hebron, 40-year-old Nader Mohammad Edrees was shot in the heart by an Israeli sniper. He died several hours later. This murder was caught on video, and it is clear that Nader was no threat whatsoever when he was killed, in clear contradiction of Israeli military policy and international law.” Stated Issa Amro, Human Rights Defender with Youth Against Settlements (YAS), based in Hebron.
According to Article 147 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, grave breaches against protected people, such as Palestinians, not justified by military necessity and carried out unlawfully and wantonly, include wilfully causing great suffering or serious injury to body or health. Israeli Human Rights group B’tselem states that, “the army’s open-fire regulations clearly stipulate that live ammunition should not be used against stone-throwers, except in cases of immediate mortal danger.”
According to Article 147 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, grave breaches against protected people, such as Palestinians, not justified by military necessity and carried out unlawfully and wantonly, include wilfully causing great suffering or serious injury to body or health. Israeli Human Rights group B’tselem states that, “the army’s open-fire regulations clearly stipulate that live ammunition should not be used against stone-throwers, except in cases of immediate mortal danger.”
12 aug 2014
Two Palestinians were seriously injured at dawn Tuesday after being shot with live bullets near Shavei Shomron settlement built on Palestinian lands west of Nablus, Israeli sources said. The sources claimed that Israeli forces opened fire at two Palestinian youths while allegedly trying to steal arms and ammunition. The two injured persons are still unidentified.
An Israeli army patrol was earlier targeted in a roadside bomb attack near the Homesh vacated settlement northeast of Nablus. Material damage was reported.
On the other hand, at least one Palestinian was injured when Israeli occupation forces (IOF) fired live bullets during clashes that erupted in Deir Istiya village to the northwest of Salfit.
The clashes erupted when IOF soldiers suppressed a peaceful demonstration in the village. Tear gas bombs and live bullets were heavily fired during the protests.
The injured young man was transferred to hospital after suffering a bullet injury in his hand.
The village has been subjected to night raids and witnessed daily clashes over the past week, after the IOF closed its main entrance for no reason.
Meanwhile, clashes erupted in Silat Dahria town in southern Jenin when IOF soldiers stormed the town looking for suspects in the blasting of a roadside bomb near Homesh vacated settlement located between Nablus and Jenin.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that big numbers of IOF soldiers stormed the town and closed the road linking Jenin and Nablus. Combing operations were conducted during the raid.
The sources pointed out that several injuries were reported after inhaling tear gas fired during the violent clashes
An Israeli army patrol was earlier targeted in a roadside bomb attack near the Homesh vacated settlement northeast of Nablus. Material damage was reported.
On the other hand, at least one Palestinian was injured when Israeli occupation forces (IOF) fired live bullets during clashes that erupted in Deir Istiya village to the northwest of Salfit.
The clashes erupted when IOF soldiers suppressed a peaceful demonstration in the village. Tear gas bombs and live bullets were heavily fired during the protests.
The injured young man was transferred to hospital after suffering a bullet injury in his hand.
The village has been subjected to night raids and witnessed daily clashes over the past week, after the IOF closed its main entrance for no reason.
Meanwhile, clashes erupted in Silat Dahria town in southern Jenin when IOF soldiers stormed the town looking for suspects in the blasting of a roadside bomb near Homesh vacated settlement located between Nablus and Jenin.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that big numbers of IOF soldiers stormed the town and closed the road linking Jenin and Nablus. Combing operations were conducted during the raid.
The sources pointed out that several injuries were reported after inhaling tear gas fired during the violent clashes
Palestinian medical sources have reported that a child, 10 years of age, was shot in the face by a rubber-coated metal bullet, fired by Israeli soldiers invading Teqoua’ town, east of Bethlehem. Another Palestinian injured near Bethlehem.
Head of the Teqoua’ Town Council, Taiseer Abu Mfarreh, stated that dozens of soldiers invaded the town through its western entrance, and fired rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs, and concussion grenades at local youth who threw stones at them.
The wounded child suffered a moderate injury to her face, and was moved to a hospital in Bethlehem. Dozens of Palestinians suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, and were moved to a local clinic.
In related news, a young Palestinian man suffered various cuts and bruises after falling from a high wall when a number of soldiers chased him as he was trying to enter Jerusalem where he works.
Local sources said Mahmoud Mohammad Sbeih, 23, from al-Khader town near Bethlehem, was trying to enter Jerusalem from Z’ayyim nearby area, trying to head to a construction site where he works.
He was moved to the al-Maqassed Hospital in Jerusalem.
Soldiers frequently ambush Palestinian workers in that area, as hundreds seek work, mainly in construction site in occupied Jerusalem, but Israel refuses to grant them work permits.
Head of the Teqoua’ Town Council, Taiseer Abu Mfarreh, stated that dozens of soldiers invaded the town through its western entrance, and fired rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs, and concussion grenades at local youth who threw stones at them.
The wounded child suffered a moderate injury to her face, and was moved to a hospital in Bethlehem. Dozens of Palestinians suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, and were moved to a local clinic.
In related news, a young Palestinian man suffered various cuts and bruises after falling from a high wall when a number of soldiers chased him as he was trying to enter Jerusalem where he works.
Local sources said Mahmoud Mohammad Sbeih, 23, from al-Khader town near Bethlehem, was trying to enter Jerusalem from Z’ayyim nearby area, trying to head to a construction site where he works.
He was moved to the al-Maqassed Hospital in Jerusalem.
Soldiers frequently ambush Palestinian workers in that area, as hundreds seek work, mainly in construction site in occupied Jerusalem, but Israel refuses to grant them work permits.
Israeli warships on Tuesday opened fire at fishermen off the coast of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, in an apparent violation of an agreed-upon three-day ceasefire, a union official said.
Nizar Ayyash, spokesman for Gaza's fishermen union, told Ma'an that a number of Palestinian fishermen were near the shore when Israeli forces shot at them with machine guns.
No injuries were reported.
Ayyash said Israeli naval forces had been preventing fishermen from fishing in the area, even within the "authorized fishing zone."
An Israeli army spokeswoman did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
A 72-hour ceasefire between Israeli forces and Palestinian factions was set in place at midnight Monday.
Israeli forces frequently shoot at Gazan fisherman if they stray further than three nautical miles from the shore.
Palestinian factions have demanded that Israel lighten restrictions on fishermen as a part of a lasting agreement to end hostilities in Gaza.
Israel's month-long offensive on Gaza has left nearly 2,000 Palestinians dead, the vast majority of them civilians, in addition to 67 people on the Israeli side, most of them soldiers.
Nizar Ayyash, spokesman for Gaza's fishermen union, told Ma'an that a number of Palestinian fishermen were near the shore when Israeli forces shot at them with machine guns.
No injuries were reported.
Ayyash said Israeli naval forces had been preventing fishermen from fishing in the area, even within the "authorized fishing zone."
An Israeli army spokeswoman did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
A 72-hour ceasefire between Israeli forces and Palestinian factions was set in place at midnight Monday.
Israeli forces frequently shoot at Gazan fisherman if they stray further than three nautical miles from the shore.
Palestinian factions have demanded that Israel lighten restrictions on fishermen as a part of a lasting agreement to end hostilities in Gaza.
Israel's month-long offensive on Gaza has left nearly 2,000 Palestinians dead, the vast majority of them civilians, in addition to 67 people on the Israeli side, most of them soldiers.
11 aug 2014
As the Israeli Central Court of Jerusalem releases three youth accused in the recent homicide of 16-year-old Muhammad Abu Khdeir, another young Palestinian is found stabbed to death in Silwan, while a 13-year-old child is arrested under the pretext of carrying a knife.
Over the past month, during Israel's relentless and bloody aggressions on the Gaza Strip, the Jerusalem area has become a crucible of violent confrontations between Palestinians and colonial Jewish settlers and police, with numerous reports of multiple raids and ensuing arrests continuing to surface throughout the West Bank region.
Just following the Israeli Central Court's decision not to hold three youth who admittedly conspired in the brutal torture and burning of 16-year-old Muhammad Abu Khudeir, in early July, local media reported that the police found the body of another young Palestinian in Silwan, south of the Old City of Jerusalem.
PNN sources say that the body had several visible stab wounds but that the Israeli police have declared that the motive behind the crime is not clear.
Meanwhile, Silwanic has reported that Israeli police took into custody one 13-year-old Daoud Sawalha, Thursday night, while he was at the barber shop, in the neighborhood of Ein Al-Lozeh, under the pretext of carrying a knife.
Each year, around 500-700 Palestinian children, some as young as 12, are arrested, detained and prosecuted in the Israeli military detention system, with the majority of Palestinian child detainees being held on charges of throwing stones.
See: Special Report: “800,000 Palestinians Imprisoned By Israel Since 1967”
The same day, Silwanic reported that three Israeli settlers attempted to run over a Jerusalemite woman named Ola Alayan, as she was going home to her Bet Safafa residence, south of Jerusalem.
She was verbally assaulted by the settlers but was able to escape the area and safely reach the entrance of the village.
As in the case of Muhammad Abu Khdeir, who was also chosen at random and not for personal reasons, not all Jerusalemite Palestinians are so lucky.
On Thursday, July 31st, a young Palestinian man from Ras Alamoud was reported to have been assaulted by a group of Israeli settlers who attempted to kidnap him after tying him and dragging him to their car.
When the group failed to drag him to their vehicle, they assaulted 21-year-old Ali Mohammed al-Abbasi with a large amount of pepper spray.
Ali's father confirmed that a fellow co-worker took his son to the hospital, after ambulance and police failed to respond.
The week prior, Amir Shwiki and Samer Mahfouz, both 20 years old and from Beit Khanina, were attacked by settlers with iron bars and baseball bats while walking to a Light Rail station, following the evening Ramadan meal.
The two were seriously wounded and lost consciousness during the beating, upon which they were hospitalized in Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Karem, Jerusalem.
Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their property is not new to the region, but has been in a state of extreme escalation since the beginning of Israel's renewed series of attacks on Gaza's civilian population, with mass solidarity protests resulting in further violent confrontations.
See: Jordanian Family: “Israel Tortured Our Son To Death”
Reports of vandalism, including that of agricultural lands, homes and vehicles, as well as both Christian and Muslim holy sites frequently surface from numerous locations all across Israel and occupied Palestine, with the majority of such acts being perpetrated by colonial settlers, and often with the backing of Israeli military and/or police.
A recent statement by Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem reveals that 60-80,000 Palestinian Jerusalem residents have been without running water for months, with no further reports appearing in regard to appeals made to Hagihon and the Jerusalem Municipality.
Israeli policies against Palestinians have isolated entire communities and turned them into fragmented, isolated ghettos, leaving what remains of the occupied Palestinian territories to now appear as little more than large open-air prisons, from which militant resistance and defiance is the only defense.
Over the past month, during Israel's relentless and bloody aggressions on the Gaza Strip, the Jerusalem area has become a crucible of violent confrontations between Palestinians and colonial Jewish settlers and police, with numerous reports of multiple raids and ensuing arrests continuing to surface throughout the West Bank region.
Just following the Israeli Central Court's decision not to hold three youth who admittedly conspired in the brutal torture and burning of 16-year-old Muhammad Abu Khudeir, in early July, local media reported that the police found the body of another young Palestinian in Silwan, south of the Old City of Jerusalem.
PNN sources say that the body had several visible stab wounds but that the Israeli police have declared that the motive behind the crime is not clear.
Meanwhile, Silwanic has reported that Israeli police took into custody one 13-year-old Daoud Sawalha, Thursday night, while he was at the barber shop, in the neighborhood of Ein Al-Lozeh, under the pretext of carrying a knife.
Each year, around 500-700 Palestinian children, some as young as 12, are arrested, detained and prosecuted in the Israeli military detention system, with the majority of Palestinian child detainees being held on charges of throwing stones.
See: Special Report: “800,000 Palestinians Imprisoned By Israel Since 1967”
The same day, Silwanic reported that three Israeli settlers attempted to run over a Jerusalemite woman named Ola Alayan, as she was going home to her Bet Safafa residence, south of Jerusalem.
She was verbally assaulted by the settlers but was able to escape the area and safely reach the entrance of the village.
As in the case of Muhammad Abu Khdeir, who was also chosen at random and not for personal reasons, not all Jerusalemite Palestinians are so lucky.
On Thursday, July 31st, a young Palestinian man from Ras Alamoud was reported to have been assaulted by a group of Israeli settlers who attempted to kidnap him after tying him and dragging him to their car.
When the group failed to drag him to their vehicle, they assaulted 21-year-old Ali Mohammed al-Abbasi with a large amount of pepper spray.
Ali's father confirmed that a fellow co-worker took his son to the hospital, after ambulance and police failed to respond.
The week prior, Amir Shwiki and Samer Mahfouz, both 20 years old and from Beit Khanina, were attacked by settlers with iron bars and baseball bats while walking to a Light Rail station, following the evening Ramadan meal.
The two were seriously wounded and lost consciousness during the beating, upon which they were hospitalized in Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Karem, Jerusalem.
Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their property is not new to the region, but has been in a state of extreme escalation since the beginning of Israel's renewed series of attacks on Gaza's civilian population, with mass solidarity protests resulting in further violent confrontations.
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Reports of vandalism, including that of agricultural lands, homes and vehicles, as well as both Christian and Muslim holy sites frequently surface from numerous locations all across Israel and occupied Palestine, with the majority of such acts being perpetrated by colonial settlers, and often with the backing of Israeli military and/or police.
A recent statement by Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem reveals that 60-80,000 Palestinian Jerusalem residents have been without running water for months, with no further reports appearing in regard to appeals made to Hagihon and the Jerusalem Municipality.
Israeli policies against Palestinians have isolated entire communities and turned them into fragmented, isolated ghettos, leaving what remains of the occupied Palestinian territories to now appear as little more than large open-air prisons, from which militant resistance and defiance is the only defense.
