19 oct 2013
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the village of Kharsa, south of Dura town in Al-Khalil, on Friday night and clashed with young men. Eyewitnesses told the PIC that violent confrontations were reported in the village after IOF soldiers in five army jeeps roamed its streets.
They said that young men threw stones and empty bottles at the invading troops who responded by firing metal bullets and teargas canisters at them.
They said that the soldiers set up a roadblock near Kharsa crossroads and searched all passing vehicles.
Meanwhile, locals reported that IOF soldiers stormed four villages in Al-Khalil on Saturday and patrolled their streets and searched several houses.
Palestinian security sources said that IOF soldiers searched homes in Arub refugee camp and served summonses for a number of young men.
They said that young men threw stones and empty bottles at the invading troops who responded by firing metal bullets and teargas canisters at them.
They said that the soldiers set up a roadblock near Kharsa crossroads and searched all passing vehicles.
Meanwhile, locals reported that IOF soldiers stormed four villages in Al-Khalil on Saturday and patrolled their streets and searched several houses.
Palestinian security sources said that IOF soldiers searched homes in Arub refugee camp and served summonses for a number of young men.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) quelled the peaceful marches held on Friday afternoon in different West Bank areas against settlement activities and in support of Jerusalem, the Aqsa Mosque and the prisoners. In Bethlehem, the IOF violently attacked the Masarah village march which was dedicated this week to supporting the Aqsa Mosque and detained a number of protestors.
Many protestors also got wounded when the IOF suppressed the march held in Bil'in village against the segregation wall and settlement activities.
A young photojournalist named Majdi Abu Rahma was taken prisoner as he was taking photos during the march.
Participants in the march carried Palestinian flags and chanted slogans calling for restoring national unity, resisting the occupation and releasing the prisoners.
The IOF also clashed with the protestors in the Friday marches organized in the villages of Nabi Saleh and Kafr Qaddum.
Many protests suffered tear gas injuries during the clashes.
During the events, the IOF closed the road leading to Nabi Saleh village and chased protestors to arrest them.
Many protestors also got wounded when the IOF suppressed the march held in Bil'in village against the segregation wall and settlement activities.
A young photojournalist named Majdi Abu Rahma was taken prisoner as he was taking photos during the march.
Participants in the march carried Palestinian flags and chanted slogans calling for restoring national unity, resisting the occupation and releasing the prisoners.
The IOF also clashed with the protestors in the Friday marches organized in the villages of Nabi Saleh and Kafr Qaddum.
Many protests suffered tear gas injuries during the clashes.
During the events, the IOF closed the road leading to Nabi Saleh village and chased protestors to arrest them.
18 oct 2013
A number of suffocation cases were reported among Palestinians including children in Aroub Refugee Camp north of al-Khalil when Israeli forces fired tear gas bombs at their homes during a raid. The Israeli soldiers fired rubber-coated steel bullets, sound and tear gas bombs towards Palestinian homes in the camp, led to injuries among children aged up to seven years, eyewitnesses said.
The sources told the PIC reporter that many citizens were wounded during the raid due to the intensive teargas grenades fired against their houses, pointing out that an elderly woman was hit by a sound bomb in her leg.
The sources told the PIC reporter that many citizens were wounded during the raid due to the intensive teargas grenades fired against their houses, pointing out that an elderly woman was hit by a sound bomb in her leg.
Jewish settlers have stoned and smashed Palestinian vehicles' windows in different areas south of Nablus, in the northern West Bank. Palestinian official Ghassan Daghlas, who holds the settlement portfolio for the northern West Bank, confirmed that settlers from "Yitzhar" settlement south of Nablus attacked and damaged more than 20 Palestinian vehicles. No injuries were reported among Palestinian citizens, he noted.
Daghlas called on international organizations to put an end to the continued settlers' attacks against Palestinian citizens and properties.
Daghlas called on international organizations to put an end to the continued settlers' attacks against Palestinian citizens and properties.
17 oct 2013
Israeli military sources have reported on Thursday evening [October 17, 2013] that soldiers stationed at a military base close to the Qalandia terminal, north of occupied Jerusalem, shot and killed a Palestinian driving a bulldozers after he allegedly drove into the base to attack soldiers.
The sources said that the soldiers opened fire at the bulldozer seriously wounding the driving, who died of his wounds later on.
The Radio Bethlehem 2000 has reported that the slain Palestinian has been identified as Younes Ahmad Radayda, 25, from Al-Obeydiyya town, near Bethlehem.
The Palestinian managed to damage an Israeli military vehicle parked in the base before he was shot. One soldier was in the vehicle, and suffered mild injuries that did not require hospitalization.
Israeli Ynet News has reported that dozens of soldiers were alerted of the attack, and rushed to the base.
Furthermore, the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) has reported that clashes took place in the area between dozens of youths and Israeli soldiers.
The army fired rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades at the youths who threw stones and empty bottles.
The sources said that the soldiers opened fire at the bulldozer seriously wounding the driving, who died of his wounds later on.
The Radio Bethlehem 2000 has reported that the slain Palestinian has been identified as Younes Ahmad Radayda, 25, from Al-Obeydiyya town, near Bethlehem.
The Palestinian managed to damage an Israeli military vehicle parked in the base before he was shot. One soldier was in the vehicle, and suffered mild injuries that did not require hospitalization.
Israeli Ynet News has reported that dozens of soldiers were alerted of the attack, and rushed to the base.
Furthermore, the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) has reported that clashes took place in the area between dozens of youths and Israeli soldiers.
The army fired rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades at the youths who threw stones and empty bottles.
US ambassador to the Israeli entity Dan Shapiro stressed his country's support to "Israel's right to defend itself against the Palestinian terrorist organizations in Gaza." The US ambassador's statement came during his visit to the tunnel discovered running from Gaza to the Palestinian territories occupied in 1948 to allegedly carry out resistance attacks.
The United States continues its double standards policy in total bias to the Israeli occupation at the expense of Palestinian rights.
The United States continues its double standards policy in total bias to the Israeli occupation at the expense of Palestinian rights.
Children inspect a car damaged by settlers in the Nablus district
Settlers threw stones at Palestinian vehicles south of Nablus late Wednesday, damaging at least 20 cars, a Palestinian Authority official said.
Ghassan Daghlas, who monitors settlement activity in the northern West Bank, told Ma'an that settlers from the notorious Yizhar settlement threw stones at passing cars on a nearby road.
No injuries were reported.
The Nablus district experiences a particularly high rate of settler violence.
In 2012, there were 353 incidents of settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
The UN group said that one Palestinian was killed and over 1,300 injured by settlers or Israeli security forces in incidents directly or indirectly related to settlements.
Over 90 percent of investigations into settler violence by Israeli police fail to lead to an indictment.
Settlers threw stones at Palestinian vehicles south of Nablus late Wednesday, damaging at least 20 cars, a Palestinian Authority official said.
Ghassan Daghlas, who monitors settlement activity in the northern West Bank, told Ma'an that settlers from the notorious Yizhar settlement threw stones at passing cars on a nearby road.
No injuries were reported.
The Nablus district experiences a particularly high rate of settler violence.
In 2012, there were 353 incidents of settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
The UN group said that one Palestinian was killed and over 1,300 injured by settlers or Israeli security forces in incidents directly or indirectly related to settlements.
Over 90 percent of investigations into settler violence by Israeli police fail to lead to an indictment.
16 oct 2013
An Israeli settler on Wednesday ran over an elderly man in Qalqiliya northern occupied West Bank, causing him serious injuries. The old man in his sixties was seriously injured after he was hit by the settler's car in Funduq town in Qalqiliya before fleeing the scene, Palestinian police said in a statement.
Local sources said that Abdel Hafiz Mohammad Tim was hit by a "Toyota Corolla" car with Israeli plates driven by a Jewish settler.
He was transferred to an Israeli hospital for treatment. His injuries were described as dangerous, the sources added.
Local sources said that Abdel Hafiz Mohammad Tim was hit by a "Toyota Corolla" car with Israeli plates driven by a Jewish settler.
He was transferred to an Israeli hospital for treatment. His injuries were described as dangerous, the sources added.
Locals of Beit Awwa, a West Bank village in the Hebron district, reported that Palestinians set fire to an Israeli watchtower Monday during clashes with the Israeli army.
The clashes broke out when the Israeli army entered the village. Palestinians threw stones and Israeli forces fired tear-gas grenades, locals said, adding that dozens of villagers suffered from tear gas inhalation.
Additionally, Palestinians threw Molotov cocktails at an Israeli watchtower located near the village, burning the watchtower and reportedly injuring Israeli soldiers.
The extent of the damage done to the watchtower and the number of injuries are not immediately clear.
A spokesman for the Israeli army did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The clashes broke out when the Israeli army entered the village. Palestinians threw stones and Israeli forces fired tear-gas grenades, locals said, adding that dozens of villagers suffered from tear gas inhalation.
Additionally, Palestinians threw Molotov cocktails at an Israeli watchtower located near the village, burning the watchtower and reportedly injuring Israeli soldiers.
The extent of the damage done to the watchtower and the number of injuries are not immediately clear.
A spokesman for the Israeli army did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
15 oct 2013
Jewish settlers attacked on Monday three Palestinian citizens from Y'abad town south of Jenin while they were near the evacuated settlement of Homesh, south of Jenin and smashed their vehicle and tried to beat them up. A group of 30 settlers attacked a vehicle carrying three Palestinians near Jenin on Monday and tried to assault them but the car managed to escape the attack, local sources confirmed.
Ali Hamarsheh, Nasser Hamarsheh, 60, his cousin Montaser Hamarsheh were traveling to the former site of Homesh settlement when 30 settlers hiding behind olive trees attacked their car.
Homesh settlement was evacuated in 2005 after the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, however the Israeli settlers have established "Homesh First" group aiming at reestablish a permanent presence there.
Ali Hamarsheh, Nasser Hamarsheh, 60, his cousin Montaser Hamarsheh were traveling to the former site of Homesh settlement when 30 settlers hiding behind olive trees attacked their car.
Homesh settlement was evacuated in 2005 after the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, however the Israeli settlers have established "Homesh First" group aiming at reestablish a permanent presence there.
Palestinian sources have reported that several Israeli military jeeps invaded Beit Awwa town, south of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, leading to clashes with local youths.
The sources said that dozens of youths hurled stones and empty bottles at the invading soldiers, and placed barriers obstructing the movement of the army in the town.
The soldiers fired several gas bombs, concussion grenades, and rubber-coated metal bullets, in addition to rounds of live ammunition. No injuries have been reported.
Also on Monday evening, several extremist Israeli settlers attacked three Palestinians in Ya’bod village, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
The settlers hurled stones at the Palestinians’ car nearby causing damage.
The Palestinians were on lands where the former illegal Israeli settlement of Homesh once stood before it was evicted by the Israeli army in 2005.
A month ago, Palestinian owners of the lands managed to obtain an Israeli court order allowing them to return to their lands and plant them. The settlers then decided to attack the land and install an outpost.
In related news, soldiers invaded Be’er Al-Basha village, south of Jenin, and broke into a local store.
The sources said that dozens of youths hurled stones and empty bottles at the invading soldiers, and placed barriers obstructing the movement of the army in the town.
The soldiers fired several gas bombs, concussion grenades, and rubber-coated metal bullets, in addition to rounds of live ammunition. No injuries have been reported.
Also on Monday evening, several extremist Israeli settlers attacked three Palestinians in Ya’bod village, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
The settlers hurled stones at the Palestinians’ car nearby causing damage.
The Palestinians were on lands where the former illegal Israeli settlement of Homesh once stood before it was evicted by the Israeli army in 2005.
A month ago, Palestinian owners of the lands managed to obtain an Israeli court order allowing them to return to their lands and plant them. The settlers then decided to attack the land and install an outpost.
In related news, soldiers invaded Be’er Al-Basha village, south of Jenin, and broke into a local store.
14 oct 2013
Israeli media reported that an Israeli stabbed a Palestinian woman in near Al-Aqsa Mosque's Damascus Gate. Israel's Channel 10 confirmed a Jew has stabbed Monday afternoon a Palestinian citizen in the Masrara neighborhood off the Al-Aqsa Mosque's Damascus Gate causing moderate injuries.
The channel reported that the Palestinian citizen is from occupied East Jerusalem.
The channel reported that the Palestinian citizen is from occupied East Jerusalem.
13 oct 2013
Dozens of Jewish settlers attacked on Saturday night and at dawn Sunday tens of Palestinian vehicles, in the vicinity of the city of Nablus in the north of the West Bank. Ghassan Daghlas, official in charge of settlement file in the northern West Bank, said that more than 25 attacks on Palestinian cars have been recorded, mostly in the south of Nablus and in the main road between the towns of Ramallah and Nablus, pointing to the presence of a large number of settlements in these areas.
Daghlas said in statement to Quds Press that a number of Palestinian civilians were wounded, and that several vehicles were damaged as the settlers threw stones at them.
He noted that there is a significant increase in the pace of settler attacks, which have reached since the beginning of this year 589 attacks, including setting fire to cars and uprooting olive trees, compared to 370 attacks during last year.
Meanwhile, youth activists, from several Palestinian towns to the south of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, announced the formation of popular groups to protect the olive harvest season in their villages, in light of the repeated settler attacks and the authority's failure to protect their lands.
Those groups work on protecting the olive fields from the settlers' plans that aim to burn the agricultural lands and steal the olive crop, as what happened last year.
They also seek to provide volunteers to help in the olive harvest in the lands located near the settlements of Yitzhar, Itamar and Barka, during the period of Eid al-Adha holiday.
Daghlas said in statement to Quds Press that a number of Palestinian civilians were wounded, and that several vehicles were damaged as the settlers threw stones at them.
He noted that there is a significant increase in the pace of settler attacks, which have reached since the beginning of this year 589 attacks, including setting fire to cars and uprooting olive trees, compared to 370 attacks during last year.
Meanwhile, youth activists, from several Palestinian towns to the south of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, announced the formation of popular groups to protect the olive harvest season in their villages, in light of the repeated settler attacks and the authority's failure to protect their lands.
Those groups work on protecting the olive fields from the settlers' plans that aim to burn the agricultural lands and steal the olive crop, as what happened last year.
They also seek to provide volunteers to help in the olive harvest in the lands located near the settlements of Yitzhar, Itamar and Barka, during the period of Eid al-Adha holiday.
Tadhamun Foundation for Human Rights states that the recent weeks have seen a remarkable escalation in the attacks of the Israeli soldiers and settlers on Palestinian schools and students. The Foundation says in a statement on Sunday that these attacks include raiding the schools and destroying their contents, as well as detaining and assaulting students.
It points out that the first of these attacks took place four months ago when the occupation bulldozers demolished the walls and the garden of Azzun Atma School in Qalqilya, for the expansion of the separation wall.
Tadhamun adds that last week has witnessed a remarkable increase in these attacks, when dozens of settlers stormed the Jalud School in Nablus, threw stones in the classrooms and smashed 6 vehicles that belong to the teachers.
Hundreds of female students from Khader School in Bethlehem and Beit Dajan School in Nablus suffered from suffocation as the Israeli soldiers fired tear gas grenades at their schools.
The occupation forces have also killed the student at Budrus School Samir Ahmed Awad, 17, in January after shooting him in the chest.
Meanwhile, the Israeli soldiers have set up military towers few meters away from some Palestinian schools to obstruct the students from reaching their schools
It points out that the first of these attacks took place four months ago when the occupation bulldozers demolished the walls and the garden of Azzun Atma School in Qalqilya, for the expansion of the separation wall.
Tadhamun adds that last week has witnessed a remarkable increase in these attacks, when dozens of settlers stormed the Jalud School in Nablus, threw stones in the classrooms and smashed 6 vehicles that belong to the teachers.
Hundreds of female students from Khader School in Bethlehem and Beit Dajan School in Nablus suffered from suffocation as the Israeli soldiers fired tear gas grenades at their schools.
The occupation forces have also killed the student at Budrus School Samir Ahmed Awad, 17, in January after shooting him in the chest.
Meanwhile, the Israeli soldiers have set up military towers few meters away from some Palestinian schools to obstruct the students from reaching their schools
Dozens of Palestinian young men suffered breathing difficulty after Israeli occupation forces (IOF) fired teargas canisters at them in Jaba village, south of Jenin, on Sunday. Local sources said that IOF soldiers in more than 20 army vehicles broke into the village and stationed in Ein Al-Sharqiya area prompting young men to throw stones and empty bottles at them.
They said that the soldiers also fired at random to disperse the youths, adding that the soldiers harassed passersby and marched in nearby alleys.
Witnesses: Israeli forces raid Jenin village, injure dozens
Seven Israeli military vehicles entered the Palestinian village of Jaba in the northern West Bank district of Jenin on Sunday, eyewitnesses said.
During the raid, clashes broke out between local Palestinians and Israeli forces in the Ein al-Sharqiya neighborhood.
Palestinians threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli forces who responded by firing tear gas grenades and sound bombs toward Palestinians and their properties, witnesses said.
A Israeli army spokeswoman said that security forces responded to "several people hurling rocks" with "riot dispersal means."
Dozens of Palestinians suffered from excessive tear gas inhalation as a result of the clashes, witnesses said.
Israeli forces were stationed in the village for an hour before repositioning themselves at the main entrance to the village, locals said.
No detentions were reported.
Asked why the Israeli military vehicles had entered the village, the army spokeswoman responded that forces often drive around the area.
"It's just routine," she said.
They said that the soldiers also fired at random to disperse the youths, adding that the soldiers harassed passersby and marched in nearby alleys.
Witnesses: Israeli forces raid Jenin village, injure dozens
Seven Israeli military vehicles entered the Palestinian village of Jaba in the northern West Bank district of Jenin on Sunday, eyewitnesses said.
During the raid, clashes broke out between local Palestinians and Israeli forces in the Ein al-Sharqiya neighborhood.
Palestinians threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli forces who responded by firing tear gas grenades and sound bombs toward Palestinians and their properties, witnesses said.
A Israeli army spokeswoman said that security forces responded to "several people hurling rocks" with "riot dispersal means."
Dozens of Palestinians suffered from excessive tear gas inhalation as a result of the clashes, witnesses said.
Israeli forces were stationed in the village for an hour before repositioning themselves at the main entrance to the village, locals said.
No detentions were reported.
Asked why the Israeli military vehicles had entered the village, the army spokeswoman responded that forces often drive around the area.
"It's just routine," she said.
Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu said the Palestinian resistance activities in the West Bank escalated in recent weeks after some years of clam. In a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said that the last years were the most peaceful in the West Bank thanks to the Israeli military operations, but the resistance activities which he describes as terrorist saw a surge in recent weeks.
Netanyahu made his remarks a few hours after the Israeli army discovered a tunnel extending from Gaza to the occupied Palestinian territories.
Netanyahu made his remarks a few hours after the Israeli army discovered a tunnel extending from Gaza to the occupied Palestinian territories.
12 oct 2013
Jewish settlers attacked Palestinian farmers while harvesting their olive crops in Susiya village in Al-Khalil. Nasr Nawaja, an activist in the village, told Quds Press on Saturday that a masked settler led a group of settlers in the attack.
He said that the settlers threw stones on the farmers and some of them were injured.
Other groups of settlers had cut off a number of olive trees in Tal Al-Rumaida in Al-Khalil city on Friday in a fresh escalation of attacks by settlers on Palestinian farmers during the olive harvesting season.
Youth against settlement took photos of settlers while chopping off those trees and taking them to the nearby settlement outpost Ramat Yishai.
In Nablus, settlers torched vast tracts of lands cultivated with olives in Deir Al-Hatab, Salem, and Beit Dajan villages to the east of the city.
Local sources said that the fire destroyed dozens of dunums and continued till a late night hour on Thursday.
Meanwhile, settlers burned down three cars in Burqa village to the north of Ramallah also on Thursday, locals said.
He said that the settlers threw stones on the farmers and some of them were injured.
Other groups of settlers had cut off a number of olive trees in Tal Al-Rumaida in Al-Khalil city on Friday in a fresh escalation of attacks by settlers on Palestinian farmers during the olive harvesting season.
Youth against settlement took photos of settlers while chopping off those trees and taking them to the nearby settlement outpost Ramat Yishai.
In Nablus, settlers torched vast tracts of lands cultivated with olives in Deir Al-Hatab, Salem, and Beit Dajan villages to the east of the city.
Local sources said that the fire destroyed dozens of dunums and continued till a late night hour on Thursday.
Meanwhile, settlers burned down three cars in Burqa village to the north of Ramallah also on Thursday, locals said.
Palestinian medical sources have reported Saturday [October 12, 2013] that two Palestinians have been injured after being attacked by extremist Israeli settlers in Susiya village, east if Yatta town, south of the southern West bank city of Hebron.
Jihad Nawaj’a, head of Susiya Village Council, stated that approximately 13 Israeli settlers threw bottles and stones at dozens of villages, and assaulted several women and children.
The settlers also attacked shepherds and their flocks in the village, and chased them out of their lands.
Medial sources said that a woman identified as Sameeha Nawaj’a, 40 years of age, and Nasser Mohammad Nawaj’a, 33, suffered various cuts and bruises.
Eyewitnesses said that one sheep was killed due to the attack.
Jihad Nawaj’a, head of Susiya Village Council, stated that approximately 13 Israeli settlers threw bottles and stones at dozens of villages, and assaulted several women and children.
The settlers also attacked shepherds and their flocks in the village, and chased them out of their lands.
Medial sources said that a woman identified as Sameeha Nawaj’a, 40 years of age, and Nasser Mohammad Nawaj’a, 33, suffered various cuts and bruises.
Eyewitnesses said that one sheep was killed due to the attack.
Palestinian medical sources have reported that two Palestinians have been injured near the Ofer Israeli Prison, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah. The Israeli army claimed that three soldiers were mildly injured during the clashes.
The sources said that the two Palestinians were shot by rubber-coated metal bullets during clashes that took place near the prison, as Palestinian protesters marched demanding the release of all Palestinian political prisoners held by Israel.
Local sources said that dozens of Palestinian youths marched near the prison and hurled stones and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers who attacked them with rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets and gas bombs.
The soldiers chased the Palestinians into the streets of Betunia town, near the prison compound, and fired more gas bombs in the streets and at a number of homes.
The sources said that the two Palestinians were shot by rubber-coated metal bullets during clashes that took place near the prison, as Palestinian protesters marched demanding the release of all Palestinian political prisoners held by Israel.
Local sources said that dozens of Palestinian youths marched near the prison and hurled stones and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers who attacked them with rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets and gas bombs.
The soldiers chased the Palestinians into the streets of Betunia town, near the prison compound, and fired more gas bombs in the streets and at a number of homes.
Protesters running from tear gas in Bil'in village
Seven protesters were abducted, and many others were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when Israeli soldiers attacked on the weekly protests organized at the villages of al Nabi Saleh, Bil’in, and Nil’in, in the central West Bank and Kufer Qadum in the northern West Bank as well as Al Ma’ssara village in the southern West Bank.
Israeli troops abducted on Friday four international supporters and three local activists as they attacked the weekly anti wall and settlements protest at the village of Al Ma’ssara. Troops attacked the protest before leaving the village and used rifle butts and batons to force people back into the village.
At the village of al Nabi Saleh, Israeli soldiers used tear gas to suppress the villagers and their supporters before even leaving the village. Later troops invaded the village and fired tear gas bombs into residents’ homes. Many residents were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation.
In the nearby villages of Bil’in and Ni’lin villagers and their supporters, managed to reach the Israeli wall built on local farmers lands. Israeli troops stationed there fired tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets at the unarmed protesters. As a result many civilians were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Elsewhere, Israeli soldiers surrounded the village of Kufer Qadum and did not allow journalists and international supporters to enter the village to take part in the weekly protest there.
Moreover, troops attacked the protest before leaving the village and fired tear gas at residents. Many were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Seven protesters were abducted, and many others were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when Israeli soldiers attacked on the weekly protests organized at the villages of al Nabi Saleh, Bil’in, and Nil’in, in the central West Bank and Kufer Qadum in the northern West Bank as well as Al Ma’ssara village in the southern West Bank.
Israeli troops abducted on Friday four international supporters and three local activists as they attacked the weekly anti wall and settlements protest at the village of Al Ma’ssara. Troops attacked the protest before leaving the village and used rifle butts and batons to force people back into the village.
At the village of al Nabi Saleh, Israeli soldiers used tear gas to suppress the villagers and their supporters before even leaving the village. Later troops invaded the village and fired tear gas bombs into residents’ homes. Many residents were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation.
In the nearby villages of Bil’in and Ni’lin villagers and their supporters, managed to reach the Israeli wall built on local farmers lands. Israeli troops stationed there fired tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets at the unarmed protesters. As a result many civilians were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Elsewhere, Israeli soldiers surrounded the village of Kufer Qadum and did not allow journalists and international supporters to enter the village to take part in the weekly protest there.
Moreover, troops attacked the protest before leaving the village and fired tear gas at residents. Many were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation.
11 oct 2013
Israeli Air Force F-15I fighter jet conducts an aerial refueling at the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel on December 28, 2010.
As Iran and the six major world powers prepare to hold a fresh round of talks over the country’s nuclear energy program, Israel has held a “special long-range flight exercise” in its latest act of provocation against Tehran.
The Israeli military said Thursday that the Air Force fighter squadrons conducted war games this week testing their capability to carry out missions in long ranges from base.
The forces practiced air-to-air refueling planes and dogfights against foreign combat planes.
Tel Aviv also posted footage of the drill online as Iran and the five permanent UN Security Council members - Russia, China, France, Britain and the US - plus Germany prepare to hold negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 15 and 16.
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly session earlier this month, Netanyahu threatened unilateral military action against Iran to dismantle the Islamic Republic’s civilian nuclear facilities.
He repeated his baseless accusation that Tehran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, saying, “If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone.”
The United States, Israel, and some of their allies accuse Iran of pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear energy program.
Iran rejects the allegations, arguing that as a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it has the right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Tehran has also promised a crushing response to any act of aggression against the country.
As Iran and the six major world powers prepare to hold a fresh round of talks over the country’s nuclear energy program, Israel has held a “special long-range flight exercise” in its latest act of provocation against Tehran.
The Israeli military said Thursday that the Air Force fighter squadrons conducted war games this week testing their capability to carry out missions in long ranges from base.
The forces practiced air-to-air refueling planes and dogfights against foreign combat planes.
Tel Aviv also posted footage of the drill online as Iran and the five permanent UN Security Council members - Russia, China, France, Britain and the US - plus Germany prepare to hold negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 15 and 16.
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly session earlier this month, Netanyahu threatened unilateral military action against Iran to dismantle the Islamic Republic’s civilian nuclear facilities.
He repeated his baseless accusation that Tehran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, saying, “If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone.”
The United States, Israel, and some of their allies accuse Iran of pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear energy program.
Iran rejects the allegations, arguing that as a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it has the right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Tehran has also promised a crushing response to any act of aggression against the country.
10 oct 2013
Israeli sources reported on Wednesday evening [October 10, 2013] that the Israeli army fired a missile at a Syrian army base after mortar shells was fired from Syrian territory into the occupied Golan Heights.
The sources said that the army fired the missile at the source of fire, an issue that led to casualties among Syrian soldiers.
According to Israeli sources, one Israeli soldier suffered “an anxiety attack”, while another soldier was hit by shell fragmentation.
Israeli military leaders said that it is likely that the mortars fired from Syria where not meant to target Israel, as gun battles were taking place between the Syrian army and the armed militias close to the border.
Yet, Tel Aviv said it would be filing an official complaint to the United Nations.
It is worth mentioning that Israel repeatedly violated Syrian airspace and bombarded several areas, including Syrian army bases, and other army and government-run facilities leading to excessive damage and dozens of casualties.
The sources said that the army fired the missile at the source of fire, an issue that led to casualties among Syrian soldiers.
According to Israeli sources, one Israeli soldier suffered “an anxiety attack”, while another soldier was hit by shell fragmentation.
Israeli military leaders said that it is likely that the mortars fired from Syria where not meant to target Israel, as gun battles were taking place between the Syrian army and the armed militias close to the border.
Yet, Tel Aviv said it would be filing an official complaint to the United Nations.
It is worth mentioning that Israel repeatedly violated Syrian airspace and bombarded several areas, including Syrian army bases, and other army and government-run facilities leading to excessive damage and dozens of casualties.
Israeli forces backed by military vehicles attacked several neighborhoods in Nablus north of the occupied West Bank. Witnesses said that the Israeli troops attacked Balata camp and arrested a Palestinian youth after raiding his house.
They pointed out that the Israeli forces also stormed Joseph Tomb and Askar refugee camp east of the city amid firing stun grenades towards the camp.
They pointed out that the Israeli forces also stormed Joseph Tomb and Askar refugee camp east of the city amid firing stun grenades towards the camp.
9 oct 2013
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Israeli forces shot a student in the foot with a rubber-coated steel bullet near Bethlehem on Wednesday, locals said.
Ahmad Salah, coordinator of the committee against the wall and settlements, told Ma'an that Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters and rubber bullets at a school in the village of al-Khader. One student was shot in the foot by a rubber bullet and dozens suffered tear gas inhalation. Incidents of this kind occur on a daily basis and prevent students from attending school, Salah said. An Israeli army spokeswoman said she was looking into the incident. |
File: Armed settlers pictured in Hebron
Dozens of settlers set fire to agricultural land in Nablus on Wednesday and attacked students at a local school, a Palestinian Authority official said.
Ghassan Daghlas, who monitors settlement activity in the northern West Bank, told Ma'an that settlers from Shilo set fire to agricultural land in an area known as Mount Jalud.
Dozens of settlers then raided a school in the nearby village of Qaryut and vandalized five cars. The group also set fire to land in the village, destroying dozens of olive trees.
Palestinian Authority firetrucks arrived at the scene and extinguished the blaze.
Settlers tried to enter the village but were confronted by local residents, Daghlas added.
An Israeli security official said the military received a complaint that a school, seven vehicles and an orchard were damaged in an attack.
In response, the official said, four suspects were arrested.
Lt.-Col. Peter Lerner added that the "the IDF frowns upon such grave actions, which destabilize the region and deviate security forces' attention from their main mission - combating terror."
The Nablus region of the West Bank experiences a particularly high rate of settler attacks, with settlements built illegally next to Palestinian communities.
Settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are systematic and rarely prosecuted by Israeli authorities.
All Israeli settlements are considered illegal under international law.
Dozens of settlers set fire to agricultural land in Nablus on Wednesday and attacked students at a local school, a Palestinian Authority official said.
Ghassan Daghlas, who monitors settlement activity in the northern West Bank, told Ma'an that settlers from Shilo set fire to agricultural land in an area known as Mount Jalud.
Dozens of settlers then raided a school in the nearby village of Qaryut and vandalized five cars. The group also set fire to land in the village, destroying dozens of olive trees.
Palestinian Authority firetrucks arrived at the scene and extinguished the blaze.
Settlers tried to enter the village but were confronted by local residents, Daghlas added.
An Israeli security official said the military received a complaint that a school, seven vehicles and an orchard were damaged in an attack.
In response, the official said, four suspects were arrested.
Lt.-Col. Peter Lerner added that the "the IDF frowns upon such grave actions, which destabilize the region and deviate security forces' attention from their main mission - combating terror."
The Nablus region of the West Bank experiences a particularly high rate of settler attacks, with settlements built illegally next to Palestinian communities.
Settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are systematic and rarely prosecuted by Israeli authorities.
All Israeli settlements are considered illegal under international law.
Israeli gunboats opened fire towards Gaza shores on Wednesday morning, no injuries reported. Local sources said that loud explosions were heard at dawn; lately they recognized them as artillery shells launched by Israeli gunboats towards the coast of Gaza.
Israeli gunboats open its fire regularly towards Palestinian fishers and homes close to the seashore.
Israeli gunboats open its fire regularly towards Palestinian fishers and homes close to the seashore.
Violent confrontations were reported on Tuesday night in Jenin city between invading Israeli soldiers and citizens. Local sources said that a 23-year-old youth was injured in his leg when a teargas canister fired by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) hit him.
They said that many other civilians suffered breathing problems as a result of the IOF extensive use of teargas in dispersing the protesting crowds.
The sources said that the soldiers, who entered the city in six army vehicles, had provoked citizens and opened random fire at them prompting the citizens to respond by throwing stones and clashes went on for hours.
Eyewitnesses, meanwhile, noticed that PA security forces who had been parading the streets of Jenin city and its refugee camp over the past few days in a muscle-flexing show had disappeared completely from the streets during the IOF raid.
They said that the PA forces returned to Jenin streets on Wednesday morning after withdrawal of the IOF soldiers.
Soldiers Invade Jenin, One Palestinian Injured
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded the northern West Bank city of Jenin, shot and injured one Palestinian; clashes have been reported. Soldiers also installed roadblocks in the area, and invaded various communities.
Medical sources said that Mohammad Ashour Zakarna, 20, was shot by a gas bomb in the leg during clashes that took place in the city.
He was moved to the Jenin Governmental Hospital suffering moderate injuries.
Dozens of Israeli military vehicles also invaded areas south of Jenin city, leading to clashes with local youths who hurled stones and empty bottles at them.
The army fired several gas bombs and concussion grenades causing dozens of injuries.
Furthermore, soldiers closed the Dotan military roadblock, near Ya’bod town, and blocked all Palestinian traffic, while military units invaded various nearby Palestinian communities.
Dozens of military jeeps also invaded the villages of Jilqamous and Deir Abu Da’if, east of Jenin.
In related news, Israeli Navy ships fired a number of shells at Palestinian fishing boats docked at the Gaza coast in the besieged coastal region.
Eyewitnesses said that the shelling led to no injuries as the shore was relatively vacant because the fishermen have no fuel left due to the ongoing illegal Israeli siege and restrictions.
They said that many other civilians suffered breathing problems as a result of the IOF extensive use of teargas in dispersing the protesting crowds.
The sources said that the soldiers, who entered the city in six army vehicles, had provoked citizens and opened random fire at them prompting the citizens to respond by throwing stones and clashes went on for hours.
Eyewitnesses, meanwhile, noticed that PA security forces who had been parading the streets of Jenin city and its refugee camp over the past few days in a muscle-flexing show had disappeared completely from the streets during the IOF raid.
They said that the PA forces returned to Jenin streets on Wednesday morning after withdrawal of the IOF soldiers.
Soldiers Invade Jenin, One Palestinian Injured
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded the northern West Bank city of Jenin, shot and injured one Palestinian; clashes have been reported. Soldiers also installed roadblocks in the area, and invaded various communities.
Medical sources said that Mohammad Ashour Zakarna, 20, was shot by a gas bomb in the leg during clashes that took place in the city.
He was moved to the Jenin Governmental Hospital suffering moderate injuries.
Dozens of Israeli military vehicles also invaded areas south of Jenin city, leading to clashes with local youths who hurled stones and empty bottles at them.
The army fired several gas bombs and concussion grenades causing dozens of injuries.
Furthermore, soldiers closed the Dotan military roadblock, near Ya’bod town, and blocked all Palestinian traffic, while military units invaded various nearby Palestinian communities.
Dozens of military jeeps also invaded the villages of Jilqamous and Deir Abu Da’if, east of Jenin.
In related news, Israeli Navy ships fired a number of shells at Palestinian fishing boats docked at the Gaza coast in the besieged coastal region.
Eyewitnesses said that the shelling led to no injuries as the shore was relatively vacant because the fishermen have no fuel left due to the ongoing illegal Israeli siege and restrictions.
8 oct 2013
Israeli military forces (IMF) have stormed the Palestinian town of al-Bireh in central West Bank, firing tear gas and rubber bullets on the Palestinian residents, witnesses reported. The Israeli soldiers in 30 military jeeps on Monday arrested at least one Palestinian man.
Tensions have been running high after an Israeli child shot and injured on Saturday night in the Israel settlement of Psagot located near al-Bireh.
Israeli police say the attack was probably carried out by a mentally unstable person.
Israeli settlers also attacked the al-Jalazun refugee camp north of Ramallah after the incident, throwing stones at residents and vandalizing their cars.
Israeli settlers, mostly armed, regularly attack Palestinian villages and farms and set fire to their mosques, olive groves and other properties in the West Bank under the so-called “price tag” policy. However, the IMF rarely detains the assailants.
More than half a million Israelis live in over 120 illegal settlements built since Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and East Jerusalem in 1967.
The United Nations and most countries regard the Israeli settlements as illegal because the territories were captured by Israel in a war in 1967 and are hence subject to the Geneva Conventions, which forbid construction on occupied lands.
Tensions have been running high after an Israeli child shot and injured on Saturday night in the Israel settlement of Psagot located near al-Bireh.
Israeli police say the attack was probably carried out by a mentally unstable person.
Israeli settlers also attacked the al-Jalazun refugee camp north of Ramallah after the incident, throwing stones at residents and vandalizing their cars.
Israeli settlers, mostly armed, regularly attack Palestinian villages and farms and set fire to their mosques, olive groves and other properties in the West Bank under the so-called “price tag” policy. However, the IMF rarely detains the assailants.
More than half a million Israelis live in over 120 illegal settlements built since Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and East Jerusalem in 1967.
The United Nations and most countries regard the Israeli settlements as illegal because the territories were captured by Israel in a war in 1967 and are hence subject to the Geneva Conventions, which forbid construction on occupied lands.
Israeli security source said that an IOF forces opened fire on a Palestinian who tried to cross the border fence near the village of Beit Amin, east of Qalqiliya.
Yediot Ahranot reported that the Palestinian sustained moderate wounds.
Military spokesperson claimed that Israeli soldiers chased after the Palestinian and asked him to stop, but he refused and then the soldiers opened fire on him.
The newspaper added that the wounded Palestinian was shot in his abdomen and was transferred to an Israeli hospital for treatment.
According to the same newspaper, the village where the Palestinian was wounded is located in the same area where an Israeli soldier was found murdered few weeks ago.
Yediot Ahranot reported that the Palestinian sustained moderate wounds.
Military spokesperson claimed that Israeli soldiers chased after the Palestinian and asked him to stop, but he refused and then the soldiers opened fire on him.
The newspaper added that the wounded Palestinian was shot in his abdomen and was transferred to an Israeli hospital for treatment.
According to the same newspaper, the village where the Palestinian was wounded is located in the same area where an Israeli soldier was found murdered few weeks ago.
The Palestinian Presidency called on Tuesday the Israeli government to put a end to attacks that Israeli settlers carry out on Palestinians, their property and holy places, The Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported.
Presidency condemned the continued incursions by Jewish settlers, members of the intelligence and Israeli soldiers into al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.
The Palestinian Presidency warned that these attacks and violations "could lead to unwarranted developments.", according to WAFA.
Presidency condemned the continued incursions by Jewish settlers, members of the intelligence and Israeli soldiers into al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.
The Palestinian Presidency warned that these attacks and violations "could lead to unwarranted developments.", according to WAFA.
Two Palestinian brothers were taken prisoners in El-Bireh suburb at noon Monday at the hands of Israeli occupation forces (IOF). Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that IOF soldiers in army vehicles stormed the city and surrounded a building in Marhaba suburb before blasting their way into it.
They said that the soldiers savagely broke all gates, doors and windows in their way before capturing the two brothers. The soldiers searched the vicinity of the building and sewage wells.
They fired rubber bullets and teargas canisters at young men who protested the raid, the source s said.
Owner of the building told the PIC reporter that the soldiers smashed and broke almost all doors and windows in his building. He said that the soldiers asked for his ID and when he showed them his American passport they started insulting him. Meanwhile, the Hebrew radio said on Tuesday that the two brothers were detained in connection with the shooting in Bsgot settlement last Saturday that injured a woman.
They said that the soldiers savagely broke all gates, doors and windows in their way before capturing the two brothers. The soldiers searched the vicinity of the building and sewage wells.
They fired rubber bullets and teargas canisters at young men who protested the raid, the source s said.
Owner of the building told the PIC reporter that the soldiers smashed and broke almost all doors and windows in his building. He said that the soldiers asked for his ID and when he showed them his American passport they started insulting him. Meanwhile, the Hebrew radio said on Tuesday that the two brothers were detained in connection with the shooting in Bsgot settlement last Saturday that injured a woman.
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) withdrew from northern Gaza Strip before dawn Tuesday after a large-scale bulldozing operation near Beit Hanun town. Local sources said that the soldiers advanced one hundred meters late last night and bulldozed vast tracts of land to the east of Beit Hanun.
They said that the soldiers opened fire at civilian homes and nearby lands during the operation.
Palestinian security sources noted that the IOF switched off all lights in its nearby military position, adding that sounds of explosions and gunshots were heard in its vicinity.
They said that the soldiers opened fire at civilian homes and nearby lands during the operation.
Palestinian security sources noted that the IOF switched off all lights in its nearby military position, adding that sounds of explosions and gunshots were heard in its vicinity.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Monday evening imposed a tight blockade on Al-Khalil city and set up checkpoints at its entrances. Eyewitnesses said that the IOF closed the northern entrance to Al-Khalil near Halhoul bridge as well as its western entrance and embarked on intercepting cars and searching citizens.
Another checkpoint was established at the crossroads of Al-Fawwar refugee camp in the southern area of Al-Khalil and forced Palestinian passengers, especially young men, to step out of the vehicles they were aboard for inspection.
Human rights sources, in turn, reported that the Israeli soldiers posted at the entrance to Beit Ummar town, north of Al-Khalil, detained three young men for long hours before they released two of them and took the third to Etzion detention center.
Meanwhile, a horde of fanatic Jewish settlers from Kiryat Arba outpost, located to the northeast of Al-Khalil, attacked the nearby Palestinian homes.
Ayoush Jaber, a 62-year-old man from the area, said that a group of malicious settlers under military protection threw stones and empty bottles at Palestinian cars and homes.
Jaber told the Palestinian information center (PIC) that a group of Palestinian young men used stones and sticks to fend off the Jewish assailants, but the IOF protected the settlers and chased the youth to arrest them.
Consequently, Wadi Al-Nasara area, especially the neighborhood where Jaber lives, saw more violent clashes that lasted for hours between the Palestinian residents on one side and the Jewish settlers and soldiers on the other side.
The IOF also cordoned off the area and prevented cars and passersby from entering or leaving.
Another checkpoint was established at the crossroads of Al-Fawwar refugee camp in the southern area of Al-Khalil and forced Palestinian passengers, especially young men, to step out of the vehicles they were aboard for inspection.
Human rights sources, in turn, reported that the Israeli soldiers posted at the entrance to Beit Ummar town, north of Al-Khalil, detained three young men for long hours before they released two of them and took the third to Etzion detention center.
Meanwhile, a horde of fanatic Jewish settlers from Kiryat Arba outpost, located to the northeast of Al-Khalil, attacked the nearby Palestinian homes.
Ayoush Jaber, a 62-year-old man from the area, said that a group of malicious settlers under military protection threw stones and empty bottles at Palestinian cars and homes.
Jaber told the Palestinian information center (PIC) that a group of Palestinian young men used stones and sticks to fend off the Jewish assailants, but the IOF protected the settlers and chased the youth to arrest them.
Consequently, Wadi Al-Nasara area, especially the neighborhood where Jaber lives, saw more violent clashes that lasted for hours between the Palestinian residents on one side and the Jewish settlers and soldiers on the other side.
The IOF also cordoned off the area and prevented cars and passersby from entering or leaving.