24 july 2014
A 19-year-old Palestinian youth was declared dead on Wednesday night after sustaining serious wounds during confrontations with Israeli occupation forces in Husan village, west of Bethlehem, earlier in the day. Local sources in the village told the PIC reporter that Mohammed Qassem Hamamre was shot with a live bullet in the head.
They said that his wounds were described as critical and he was later proclaimed dead in hospital.
Violent confrontations were reported in the village following the IOF killing of another young man earlier Wednesday. He was shot in the chest with a live bullet.
They said that his wounds were described as critical and he was later proclaimed dead in hospital.
Violent confrontations were reported in the village following the IOF killing of another young man earlier Wednesday. He was shot in the chest with a live bullet.
23 july 2014
A 32-year-old Palestinian man was killed in Husan village, west of Bethlehem, at dawn Wednesday at the hands of Israeli occupation forces (IOF).
Eyewitnesses told the PIC that violent clashes erupted in the village after the IOF soldiers tried to quell a protest march, firing live bullets and teargas bombs.
They said that Mahmoud Hamamre was fatally shot with a bullet in his chest and was proclaimed dead shortly after arriving in hospital.
The witnesses said that at least ten other young men were injured with live and rubber-coated bullets, adding that the demonstrators, protesting Israeli onslaught on Gaza Strip, threw stones at the soldiers, rolled burnt tires in the streets and closed the main entrance to the village.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC that violent clashes erupted in the village after the IOF soldiers tried to quell a protest march, firing live bullets and teargas bombs.
They said that Mahmoud Hamamre was fatally shot with a bullet in his chest and was proclaimed dead shortly after arriving in hospital.
The witnesses said that at least ten other young men were injured with live and rubber-coated bullets, adding that the demonstrators, protesting Israeli onslaught on Gaza Strip, threw stones at the soldiers, rolled burnt tires in the streets and closed the main entrance to the village.
22 july 2014
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) shot and killed a Palestinian young man north of occupied Jerusalem at dawn Tuesday. Local sources said that Mahmoud al-Shawamre, 21, was killed near Hazma roadblock at the hands of IOF soldiers manning the military barrier.
Dozens of angry young men hit the streets in Ram, the youth’s hometown, in protest at his murder.
Dozens of angry young men hit the streets in Ram, the youth’s hometown, in protest at his murder.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) carried out at dawn Tuesday a large arrest campaign against dozens of Palestinians including an elderly woman. Eyewitnesses said that Israeli forces broke into Hossam Qawasmi’s home and arrested his elderly mother. Um Hassan, 67, is a mother of 5 prisoners and 2 martyrs.
Qawasmi’s home is threatened with demolition for being allegedly involved in the kidnapping and killing of 3 Israeli soldiers.
Three Palestinian ex-detainees were also arrested after raiding and searching their homes in al-Khalil.
Three other youths were detained from Bani Naim town in al-Khalil.
On the other hand, a number of youths were injured at dawn Tuesday when Israeli forces raided Askar refugee camp in Nablus.
According to PIC reporter, a large Israeli force broke into Asker camp at 2 am and arrested three youths including 2 ex-detainees after storming their homes.
Family sources confirmed that the two ex-detainees were brutally beaten before their arrest.
As a result, violent clashes broke out in the refugee camp. Injuries with live bullets were reported.
Meanwhile, 40 people were injured on Monday during clashes that erupted after Tarawih players in different parts of al-Khalil.
13 youths were wounded when Israeli forces opened fire at a large march organized in Bab al-Zawiya al-Khalil in support of Palestinian resistance. The protesters in turn responded by throwing stones and empty battles at the soldiers.
Similar clashes erupted in Halhul Bridge northern the city where Israeli forces intensively fired tear gas bombs and live bullets. Several injuries were reported.
5 Israeli jeeps stormed Beit Ummar in al-Khalil late yesterday which led to the outbreak of violent clashes. Breathing problems were reported among Palestinians.
Clashes were reported in Fawar and Aroub refugee camps in al-Khalil. Arrests were carried out during the clashes. Tear gas bombs were fired at Palestinian homes, the PIC reporter said.
A large march was earlier organized in Bab al-Zawiya in al-Khalil in support of Palestinian resistance and in protest against PA-Israeli security coordination.
Hundreds of people including children and women have participated in the march. The participants chanted slogans and held banners in support of Hamas leaders and Qassam Brigades.
Qawasmi’s home is threatened with demolition for being allegedly involved in the kidnapping and killing of 3 Israeli soldiers.
Three Palestinian ex-detainees were also arrested after raiding and searching their homes in al-Khalil.
Three other youths were detained from Bani Naim town in al-Khalil.
On the other hand, a number of youths were injured at dawn Tuesday when Israeli forces raided Askar refugee camp in Nablus.
According to PIC reporter, a large Israeli force broke into Asker camp at 2 am and arrested three youths including 2 ex-detainees after storming their homes.
Family sources confirmed that the two ex-detainees were brutally beaten before their arrest.
As a result, violent clashes broke out in the refugee camp. Injuries with live bullets were reported.
Meanwhile, 40 people were injured on Monday during clashes that erupted after Tarawih players in different parts of al-Khalil.
13 youths were wounded when Israeli forces opened fire at a large march organized in Bab al-Zawiya al-Khalil in support of Palestinian resistance. The protesters in turn responded by throwing stones and empty battles at the soldiers.
Similar clashes erupted in Halhul Bridge northern the city where Israeli forces intensively fired tear gas bombs and live bullets. Several injuries were reported.
5 Israeli jeeps stormed Beit Ummar in al-Khalil late yesterday which led to the outbreak of violent clashes. Breathing problems were reported among Palestinians.
Clashes were reported in Fawar and Aroub refugee camps in al-Khalil. Arrests were carried out during the clashes. Tear gas bombs were fired at Palestinian homes, the PIC reporter said.
A large march was earlier organized in Bab al-Zawiya in al-Khalil in support of Palestinian resistance and in protest against PA-Israeli security coordination.
Hundreds of people including children and women have participated in the march. The participants chanted slogans and held banners in support of Hamas leaders and Qassam Brigades.
Thirteen Palestinians were injured late Monday in clashes with Israeli forces in al-Ram north of Jerusalem, a Ma'an reporter said.
Youths threw rocks and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers, who shot live fire, rubber-coated bullets, and tear gas at protesters.
Protesters set fire to tires, closed a main road with a barrier of dumpsters, and shot fireworks at soldiers.
Fireworks briefly set an Israeli military jeep ablaze.
Clashes also broke out between Palestinians and Israeli forces in several neighborhoods in and near Jerusalem.
A spokeswoman for the Israeli army confirmed that clashes took place in al-Ram, but did not immediately provide further details.
Youths threw rocks and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers, who shot live fire, rubber-coated bullets, and tear gas at protesters.
Protesters set fire to tires, closed a main road with a barrier of dumpsters, and shot fireworks at soldiers.
Fireworks briefly set an Israeli military jeep ablaze.
Clashes also broke out between Palestinians and Israeli forces in several neighborhoods in and near Jerusalem.
A spokeswoman for the Israeli army confirmed that clashes took place in al-Ram, but did not immediately provide further details.
21 july 2014
Mahmoud Hatem Shawamra 21
Palestinian Medical sources have reported that a young Palestinian man was shot and killed by an Israeli settler, at the entrance of ar-Ram town, south of the central West Bank city of Ramallah.
The sources said resident Mahmoud Hatem Shawamra, 21, was shot by four live rounds in the chest, abdomen, back and thigh. Eyewitnesses said the settler short Shawamra from a very close range.
Israeli soldiers called for an Israeli military ambulance, but Shawamra died of his wounds at the nearby Hezma Israeli military roadblock.
Meanwhile, soldiers clashed with dozens of local protesters, and fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.
On Tuesday at dawn, several Palestinians were injured after the army invaded the al-‘Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, in the southern part of the West Bank.
Red Crescent medics said seven Palestinians were shot by rubber-coated metal bullets, and dozens received treatment for the effects of tear gas inhalation, especially since the army fired gas bombs at homes in the camp.
Palestinian Medical sources have reported that a young Palestinian man was shot and killed by an Israeli settler, at the entrance of ar-Ram town, south of the central West Bank city of Ramallah.
The sources said resident Mahmoud Hatem Shawamra, 21, was shot by four live rounds in the chest, abdomen, back and thigh. Eyewitnesses said the settler short Shawamra from a very close range.
Israeli soldiers called for an Israeli military ambulance, but Shawamra died of his wounds at the nearby Hezma Israeli military roadblock.
Meanwhile, soldiers clashed with dozens of local protesters, and fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.
On Tuesday at dawn, several Palestinians were injured after the army invaded the al-‘Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, in the southern part of the West Bank.
Red Crescent medics said seven Palestinians were shot by rubber-coated metal bullets, and dozens received treatment for the effects of tear gas inhalation, especially since the army fired gas bombs at homes in the camp.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stormed at dawn Monday Jenin city and nearby Yamoun and Silat Harthiya towns. At least one Palestinian was arrested. Local sources revealed that the young man Mamoun Freihat was arrested today after raiding and searching his home.
The sources added that IOF soldiers broke into the southern entrance to Jenin and set up military checkpoints. They also raided Silat Harthiya town, east of Jenin.
Meanwhile, medical sources reported that a number of youths were injured as clashes broke out near Beit El settlement built on Palestinians lands to the east of Ramallah and El-Bireh.
Eyewitnesses reported other clashes between Israeli soldiers and dozens of youths at the entrance to Jalazoun refugee camp, north of Ralallah. Three young men were injured by rubber and live bullets during the clashes, while dozens suffered breathing problems.
Israeli forces heavily fired tear gas bombs and rubber bullets at the protesters and broke into UNRWA school off Jalazoun camp, local sources added.
On the other hand, violent clashes broke out last night between angry protesters and PA security forces in Jenin.
The clashes erupted when PA forces suppressed a large march in support of Palestinian resistance following the declaration of an Israeli soldier’s capture.
Dozens suffered breathing problems after inhaling tear gas fired by PA forces during the clashes, according to eyewitnesses.
In the same context, a general strike was declared throughout the West Bank on Monday in mourning for Shujaia victims.
Shops and government offices were closed in different parts of the West Bank in protest against the Israeli massacres and war crimes committed in Gaza Strip.
Large marches were also organized last night in different cities and towns in the West Bank in celebration of the capture of an Israeli soldier and in protest against Israeli aggression on Gaza.
The sources added that IOF soldiers broke into the southern entrance to Jenin and set up military checkpoints. They also raided Silat Harthiya town, east of Jenin.
Meanwhile, medical sources reported that a number of youths were injured as clashes broke out near Beit El settlement built on Palestinians lands to the east of Ramallah and El-Bireh.
Eyewitnesses reported other clashes between Israeli soldiers and dozens of youths at the entrance to Jalazoun refugee camp, north of Ralallah. Three young men were injured by rubber and live bullets during the clashes, while dozens suffered breathing problems.
Israeli forces heavily fired tear gas bombs and rubber bullets at the protesters and broke into UNRWA school off Jalazoun camp, local sources added.
On the other hand, violent clashes broke out last night between angry protesters and PA security forces in Jenin.
The clashes erupted when PA forces suppressed a large march in support of Palestinian resistance following the declaration of an Israeli soldier’s capture.
Dozens suffered breathing problems after inhaling tear gas fired by PA forces during the clashes, according to eyewitnesses.
In the same context, a general strike was declared throughout the West Bank on Monday in mourning for Shujaia victims.
Shops and government offices were closed in different parts of the West Bank in protest against the Israeli massacres and war crimes committed in Gaza Strip.
Large marches were also organized last night in different cities and towns in the West Bank in celebration of the capture of an Israeli soldier and in protest against Israeli aggression on Gaza.
Dozens of Palestinians were injured after Israeli forces opened fire on rallies in Hebron celebrating the capture of an Israeli soldier in Gaza and in solidarity with the besieged territory, which saw 100 killed by Israeli forces on Sunday.
Abdallah al-Qawasemi, the medical director at Hebron Governmental Hospital, said that 20 youths had been brought to the hospital after Israeli forces opened live fire on the crowds.
Large rallies also took place in Halhoul, al-Arrub refugee camp, al-Fawwar refugee camp, Ramallah, and other cities across the West Bank and in East Jerusalem as Palestinians greeted the news.
Occupied East Jerusalem saw clashes with Israeli police forces during the rallies.
The Hamas-affiliated al-Qassam Brigades announced earlier on Sunday that it had captured an Israeli soldier during fighting in the Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of more than 430 Palestinians -- including 200 in the last three days -- since Israel launched an assault 13 days ago.
Many Palestinians hope that the soldier will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, which number around 6,000.
In 2011, an Israeli soldier was released by Hamas in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.
40 percent of Palestinian men in the occupied territories have served time in Israeli jails since 1967, and for many sentenced the only possible hope for release is a prisoner exchange.
Abdallah al-Qawasemi, the medical director at Hebron Governmental Hospital, said that 20 youths had been brought to the hospital after Israeli forces opened live fire on the crowds.
Large rallies also took place in Halhoul, al-Arrub refugee camp, al-Fawwar refugee camp, Ramallah, and other cities across the West Bank and in East Jerusalem as Palestinians greeted the news.
Occupied East Jerusalem saw clashes with Israeli police forces during the rallies.
The Hamas-affiliated al-Qassam Brigades announced earlier on Sunday that it had captured an Israeli soldier during fighting in the Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of more than 430 Palestinians -- including 200 in the last three days -- since Israel launched an assault 13 days ago.
Many Palestinians hope that the soldier will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, which number around 6,000.
In 2011, an Israeli soldier was released by Hamas in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.
40 percent of Palestinian men in the occupied territories have served time in Israeli jails since 1967, and for many sentenced the only possible hope for release is a prisoner exchange.
20 july 2014
Angry Palestinian youths stoned Sunday morning Israeli settlers’ cars east of al-Khalil, while clashes were reported in nearby Fawar refugee camp. Local sources said that Palestinian youths threw stones at Israeli settlers’ cars passing-by the main street east of al-Khalil in response to Israeli bloody massacres in Gaza. No injuries were reported among the settlers.
On the other hand, Israeli occupation forces closed the main entrance to Fawar refugee camp preventing Palestinians’ vehicles in, which led to the outbreak of violent clashes between Palestinian citizens and Israeli soldiers who set up a number of checkpoints at the entrance to the camp.
Similar clashes broke out last night between hundreds of youths and IOF soldiers at Halhul Bridge, northern al-Khalil, and the neighboring Aroub refugee camp.
Local sources confirmed that Palestinians threw stones, empty bottles, and Molotov Cocktails towards Israeli soldiers during the clashes. They also threw fireworks at the Israeli military watchtower set up near Halhul Bridge.
For their part, IOF troops heavily fired tear gas and sound bombs in addition to rubber and live bullets. Several injuries were reported among Palestinian protesters.
Meanwhile, dozens of IOF soldiers stormed Palestinian homes in Aroub refugee camp triggering clashes with the inhabitants.
On the other hand, Israeli occupation forces closed the main entrance to Fawar refugee camp preventing Palestinians’ vehicles in, which led to the outbreak of violent clashes between Palestinian citizens and Israeli soldiers who set up a number of checkpoints at the entrance to the camp.
Similar clashes broke out last night between hundreds of youths and IOF soldiers at Halhul Bridge, northern al-Khalil, and the neighboring Aroub refugee camp.
Local sources confirmed that Palestinians threw stones, empty bottles, and Molotov Cocktails towards Israeli soldiers during the clashes. They also threw fireworks at the Israeli military watchtower set up near Halhul Bridge.
For their part, IOF troops heavily fired tear gas and sound bombs in addition to rubber and live bullets. Several injuries were reported among Palestinian protesters.
Meanwhile, dozens of IOF soldiers stormed Palestinian homes in Aroub refugee camp triggering clashes with the inhabitants.
19 july 2014
Scores of Palestinian young men suffered injuries in different clashes on Friday with Israeli soldiers in occupied Jerusalem and areas near Ramallah city, according to local sources. Eyewitnesses told Quds Press that the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) brutally attacked the weekly anti-wall march in Ni'lin village, and caused many protestors to suffer bullet and tear gas injuries.
They added that Israeli soldiers ambushed young protestors in nearby olive fields, where the segregation wall is located and fired live and rubber bullets at them.
The Ni'lin march was dedicated this week to protesting Israel's wanton aggression against the Palestinians in Gaza.
In Ofer area, nine young men suffered rubber bullet injuries and others suffocated from tear gas during pro-Gaza confrontations with Israeli troops outside Ofer military prison.
Tear gas and stun grenades were also fired deliberately at journalists as they were covering events in Ofer.
In the north west of Jerusalem, a young man was wounded and two others were arrested when Israeli soldiers attacked a pro-Gaza march in Beit Surik village.
The clashes erupted after Palestinian citizens protesting Israel's war on Gaza marched following the Friday prayers to Har Adar settlement, which was illegally established on Palestinian-owned lands in the village
They added that Israeli soldiers ambushed young protestors in nearby olive fields, where the segregation wall is located and fired live and rubber bullets at them.
The Ni'lin march was dedicated this week to protesting Israel's wanton aggression against the Palestinians in Gaza.
In Ofer area, nine young men suffered rubber bullet injuries and others suffocated from tear gas during pro-Gaza confrontations with Israeli troops outside Ofer military prison.
Tear gas and stun grenades were also fired deliberately at journalists as they were covering events in Ofer.
In the north west of Jerusalem, a young man was wounded and two others were arrested when Israeli soldiers attacked a pro-Gaza march in Beit Surik village.
The clashes erupted after Palestinian citizens protesting Israel's war on Gaza marched following the Friday prayers to Har Adar settlement, which was illegally established on Palestinian-owned lands in the village
