15 jan 2013
At Least 17 Including 7 Reporters Injured As Army Attack Bab Al-Shams Again
Palestinian medical sources reported that at least 11 nonviolent peace activists, and 7 reporters, have been injured when Israeli soldiers attacked a group of activists trying to reach the Bab Al-Shams, the new village project meant to counter the illegal Israeli E1 settlement plan in occupied East Jerusalem. Several activists have been kidnapped.
Several activists were injured in their legs and arms, while one was injured in the chest and another was injured in the head.
The army prevented dozens of residents from reaching Bab Al-Shams but several youths managed to reach it, and the army started firing gas bombs and rubber-coated metal bullets, and chased dozens of residents in the surrounding hills, Abdullah Abu Rahma, coordinator of the Popular Committee Against the Wall reported.
The army also prevented Palestinian ambulances from reaching the area to provide the urgently needed care for wounded residents, and also prevented dozens of reported from performing their duties.
On their Facebook page, the Bab Al-Shams activists quoted one of the activists stating that approximately 200 persons were trying to reach Bab Al-Shams, and added that several activists are stuck in the mountains around in the area while Israeli military helicopters hovered overhead.
Two of the wounded reporters have been identified as Nasser Shiokhy and Mahmoud Oleyyan.
Abir Qubty, a local nonviolent activist stated that ten activists, including herself, initially managed to reach Bab Al-Shams, and that the army is arresting them, and added that earlier a few more activists were kidnapped by the army.
Later on, in a tweet from her Phone, Qubty said she and the rest of the kidnapped activists were in a police vehicles taking them to an unknown location, and that they were attacked and beaten by the police.
In a Facebook post published approximately 45 minutes ago, Bab Al-Shams reported that 22 of the kidnapped activists have been released at the Hizma roadblock, and added that it is likely that more activists are still detained.
Abdullah Abu Rahma told the Bethlehem 2000 Radio that dozens of activists managed to reach Bab Al-Shams by staging a fake wedding convoy, and after they were allowed through a military roadblock, they went to the village and started their nonviolent protest.
It is worth mentioning that more nonviolent activists are heading to the area determined to enter and rebuild Bab Al-Shams.
Bab Al-Shams activists said that they are determined to return to the Palestinian lands, adding “nothing can stop us”, sending a message to the occupation that this Palestine and that Palestinians have the right to build and inhabit it.
Bab Al-Shams was established in response to the illegitimate Israeli decision to build thousands of units for Jewish settlers in the “E1” area in occupied East Jerusalem, by illegally confiscating thousands of Dunams of Palestinian lands.
Some of the activists who made it to Bab Al-Shams raised the Palestinian flag declaring their determination to rebuild the tent village that the evicted by force last Sunday after the soldiers violently attacked the activists camping there.
Several activists were injured in their legs and arms, while one was injured in the chest and another was injured in the head.
The army prevented dozens of residents from reaching Bab Al-Shams but several youths managed to reach it, and the army started firing gas bombs and rubber-coated metal bullets, and chased dozens of residents in the surrounding hills, Abdullah Abu Rahma, coordinator of the Popular Committee Against the Wall reported.
The army also prevented Palestinian ambulances from reaching the area to provide the urgently needed care for wounded residents, and also prevented dozens of reported from performing their duties.
On their Facebook page, the Bab Al-Shams activists quoted one of the activists stating that approximately 200 persons were trying to reach Bab Al-Shams, and added that several activists are stuck in the mountains around in the area while Israeli military helicopters hovered overhead.
Two of the wounded reporters have been identified as Nasser Shiokhy and Mahmoud Oleyyan.
Abir Qubty, a local nonviolent activist stated that ten activists, including herself, initially managed to reach Bab Al-Shams, and that the army is arresting them, and added that earlier a few more activists were kidnapped by the army.
Later on, in a tweet from her Phone, Qubty said she and the rest of the kidnapped activists were in a police vehicles taking them to an unknown location, and that they were attacked and beaten by the police.
In a Facebook post published approximately 45 minutes ago, Bab Al-Shams reported that 22 of the kidnapped activists have been released at the Hizma roadblock, and added that it is likely that more activists are still detained.
Abdullah Abu Rahma told the Bethlehem 2000 Radio that dozens of activists managed to reach Bab Al-Shams by staging a fake wedding convoy, and after they were allowed through a military roadblock, they went to the village and started their nonviolent protest.
It is worth mentioning that more nonviolent activists are heading to the area determined to enter and rebuild Bab Al-Shams.
Bab Al-Shams activists said that they are determined to return to the Palestinian lands, adding “nothing can stop us”, sending a message to the occupation that this Palestine and that Palestinians have the right to build and inhabit it.
Bab Al-Shams was established in response to the illegitimate Israeli decision to build thousands of units for Jewish settlers in the “E1” area in occupied East Jerusalem, by illegally confiscating thousands of Dunams of Palestinian lands.
Some of the activists who made it to Bab Al-Shams raised the Palestinian flag declaring their determination to rebuild the tent village that the evicted by force last Sunday after the soldiers violently attacked the activists camping there.
Israeli crime against the Samouni family continues
Amal Samouni
European human rights organization warned of a new crime committed by the occupation against the Samouni family in Gaza, after 21 of its members had been executed during an Israeli military incursion on the Gaza Strip 4 years ago.
The Euro-Mediterranean Observatory for Human Rights said in a statement on Tuesday that the girl who has survived the Israeli massacre, committed against the Samouni family in 2009, suffers today from serious health complications after being hurt in the head by seven pieces of shrapnel from the occupation's rockets.
The human rights Observatory explained that the medical reports of the girl Amal Samouni, 15, show that her situation requires a serious surgical operation that cannot be accomplished in the Palestinian hospitals.
The child's mother told the Euro-Mediterranean Observatory that the Israeli authorities has been preventing them from traveling to the occupied territories and receive treatment in the Israeli hospitals, for "security reasons".
The Geneva based organization has denounced the acquittal by the Israeli military prosecution for the officers responsible for the air strike that had killed 21 members of the Samouni family in January 2009.
It also warned that if Israel continues to prevent Amal from receiving the necessary treatment, the file of the massacre committed against her family will be re-opened at international forums.
European human rights organization warned of a new crime committed by the occupation against the Samouni family in Gaza, after 21 of its members had been executed during an Israeli military incursion on the Gaza Strip 4 years ago.
The Euro-Mediterranean Observatory for Human Rights said in a statement on Tuesday that the girl who has survived the Israeli massacre, committed against the Samouni family in 2009, suffers today from serious health complications after being hurt in the head by seven pieces of shrapnel from the occupation's rockets.
The human rights Observatory explained that the medical reports of the girl Amal Samouni, 15, show that her situation requires a serious surgical operation that cannot be accomplished in the Palestinian hospitals.
The child's mother told the Euro-Mediterranean Observatory that the Israeli authorities has been preventing them from traveling to the occupied territories and receive treatment in the Israeli hospitals, for "security reasons".
The Geneva based organization has denounced the acquittal by the Israeli military prosecution for the officers responsible for the air strike that had killed 21 members of the Samouni family in January 2009.
It also warned that if Israel continues to prevent Amal from receiving the necessary treatment, the file of the massacre committed against her family will be re-opened at international forums.
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Elderly woman from Jenin still suffer injuries from an Israeli dog attack
File picture was taken years ago of an Israeli wolfdog attacking a Palestinian woman
A 90-year old elderly woman named Amena Hasnawi is still suffering from the serious injuries she sustained in a dog attack during an Israeli raid on her house in Jenin city two weeks ago. An informed source said that the old age of Hasnawi doubled her suffering because of the critical wounds she had, noting that she underwent four surgeries.
Hasnawi was attacked by police wolfdogs on January 3, 2013 when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the industrial zone in Jenin and broke into her house.
The wolfdogs are one of the life-threatening intimidation means used by the IOF during raids on Palestinian homes in the West Bank; many Palestinians had suffered dog injuries in previous incidents.
A 90-year old elderly woman named Amena Hasnawi is still suffering from the serious injuries she sustained in a dog attack during an Israeli raid on her house in Jenin city two weeks ago. An informed source said that the old age of Hasnawi doubled her suffering because of the critical wounds she had, noting that she underwent four surgeries.
Hasnawi was attacked by police wolfdogs on January 3, 2013 when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the industrial zone in Jenin and broke into her house.
The wolfdogs are one of the life-threatening intimidation means used by the IOF during raids on Palestinian homes in the West Bank; many Palestinians had suffered dog injuries in previous incidents.
Occupation storms a government building in al-Khalil
Israeli military forces stormed a Palestinian government building in the city of al-Khalil in the southern West Bank, and arrested a citizen in Silwan. Palestinian security sources said that a military force stormed the headquarters of the Palestinian Ministry of Finance in the Old City of al-Khalil, on Monday evening.
The sources also confirmed that a force of the occupation army arrested a youth, Dhia Baraka Ja'bari, in the Old City of al-Khalil in the late hours of last night.
The soldiers have also stormed yesterday evening the town of Beit Ummar, and fired tear gas in the center of the town.
For their part, a group of Jewish settlers attacked a Jerusalemite boy Yazan Diab, 14, while passing from Beydoun Street in Silwan, and sprayed pepper in his face. The boy was then transferred to a medical center in Silwan.
The sources also confirmed that a force of the occupation army arrested a youth, Dhia Baraka Ja'bari, in the Old City of al-Khalil in the late hours of last night.
The soldiers have also stormed yesterday evening the town of Beit Ummar, and fired tear gas in the center of the town.
For their part, a group of Jewish settlers attacked a Jerusalemite boy Yazan Diab, 14, while passing from Beydoun Street in Silwan, and sprayed pepper in his face. The boy was then transferred to a medical center in Silwan.
Israeli special forces penetrate northern Gaza
Israeli special forces penetrated on Tuesday morning, dozens of meters in the Abu Samra area northwest of the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.
Local sources told PIC reporter that "an Israeli infantry unit has stepped forward several meters within the territory of the Palestinian farms in that area, while farmers withdrew from the region in order to preserve their lives.
The farmer Mustafa Abdul Hakim Abu Jarad, was martyred on Monday evening after being shot by Israeli bullets in the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip at noon.
In November 21, Palestinian factions signed a truce with the Israeli side under the mediation of Egypt in Cairo a agreement, to stop the Israeli operations that lasted for eight days in Gaza, in return of stopping the Palestinian factions' rockets.
Among the truce terms imposed by the resistance was canceling the so-called buffer zone imposed by "Israel" along the Gaza border, and allow farmers to have access to their lands, and this is what actually happened, where the farmers have returned to their land with great joy, the occupation has surprised them - as expected - with violating the agreement.
Local sources told PIC reporter that "an Israeli infantry unit has stepped forward several meters within the territory of the Palestinian farms in that area, while farmers withdrew from the region in order to preserve their lives.
The farmer Mustafa Abdul Hakim Abu Jarad, was martyred on Monday evening after being shot by Israeli bullets in the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip at noon.
In November 21, Palestinian factions signed a truce with the Israeli side under the mediation of Egypt in Cairo a agreement, to stop the Israeli operations that lasted for eight days in Gaza, in return of stopping the Palestinian factions' rockets.
Among the truce terms imposed by the resistance was canceling the so-called buffer zone imposed by "Israel" along the Gaza border, and allow farmers to have access to their lands, and this is what actually happened, where the farmers have returned to their land with great joy, the occupation has surprised them - as expected - with violating the agreement.
Soldiers Invade Aida Refugee Camp In Bethlehem
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, the Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, broke into and searched several homes after forcing the residents out. The Radio Bethlehem 2000 reported that more than 30 Israeli soldiers invaded the camp and marched in its alleys before breaking into several homes and searching them.
The soldiers violently forced the residents out of their homes, and ordered them to stay in the cold, while they searched the residencies.
Eyewitnesses said that the soldiers inspected the ID cards of several residents, and compared them to lists they carried; no arrests were reported.
The invasion was carried out followed clashes between Israeli soldiers and dozens of youths near the Rachel Tomb, north of Bethlehem.
The soldiers violently forced the residents out of their homes, and ordered them to stay in the cold, while they searched the residencies.
Eyewitnesses said that the soldiers inspected the ID cards of several residents, and compared them to lists they carried; no arrests were reported.
The invasion was carried out followed clashes between Israeli soldiers and dozens of youths near the Rachel Tomb, north of Bethlehem.
Palestinian Youth Killed By Israeli Fire In Ramall
Palestinian medical sources reported that a 17-year-old Palestinian was shot and killed by four rounds of live ammunition fired by Israeli soldiers at him as he walked near his school close to the Israeli Annexation Wall in Bodros village, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah.
The slain young Palestinian has been identified as Samir Ahmad Abdul-Rahim, 17. He was shot as he and his schoolmates were leaving school.
Local sources reported that the army was heavily deployed in the school area, and repeatedly provoked dozens of students, an issue that led to clashes between the soldiers and some students.
The army then fired several rounds of live ammunition hitting Samir with several rounds to the head, chest and leg.
He was moved to a local hospital but succumbed to his serious injuries despite all attempts to save his life.
The slain young Palestinian has been identified as Samir Ahmad Abdul-Rahim, 17. He was shot as he and his schoolmates were leaving school.
Local sources reported that the army was heavily deployed in the school area, and repeatedly provoked dozens of students, an issue that led to clashes between the soldiers and some students.
The army then fired several rounds of live ammunition hitting Samir with several rounds to the head, chest and leg.
He was moved to a local hospital but succumbed to his serious injuries despite all attempts to save his life.
IOF soldiers beat father, arrest his son
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) attacked a father and his son while tending to their land in Azzun village, east of Qalqilia, on Monday night. Local sources said that the soldiers beat up the father and arrested his son at trivial pretexts.
They said that the father was hospitalized with moderate injuries, adding that the father and son were working in a field near to the separation wall.
They said that the father was hospitalized with moderate injuries, adding that the father and son were working in a field near to the separation wall.
14 jan 2013
Palestinian farmer seriously wounded in IOF shooting
A Palestinian farmer was seriously wounded in northern Gaza Strip on Monday after Israeli occupation forces (IOF) fired at him.
Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra, the spokesman for the health ministry in Gaza, told the PIC reporter that 21-year-old Mustafa Abu Jarad was hit with a bullet in the head.
He said that the young man was tending to his land north of Beit Lahia town, north of the Gaza Strip, when the soldiers shot him.
The incident is yet another breach of the calm agreement between Israel and the Palestinian resistance factions that was brokered by Egypt.
Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra, the spokesman for the health ministry in Gaza, told the PIC reporter that 21-year-old Mustafa Abu Jarad was hit with a bullet in the head.
He said that the young man was tending to his land north of Beit Lahia town, north of the Gaza Strip, when the soldiers shot him.
The incident is yet another breach of the calm agreement between Israel and the Palestinian resistance factions that was brokered by Egypt.
IOF incursion in southern Gaza
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided southern Gaza Strip on Monday morning in a number of armored vehicles amidst random firing. The PIC reporter said that the IOF soldiers entered the Strip via Abu Reida gate to the east of Khan Younis.
He said that the soldiers escorted bulldozers that wreaked havoc on Palestinian cultivated land, adding that they opened intermittent fire at civilian property.
The IOF is trying to provoke Palestinian resistance fighters to retaliate to its continued violations of the calm agreement, observers believe.
He said that the soldiers escorted bulldozers that wreaked havoc on Palestinian cultivated land, adding that they opened intermittent fire at civilian property.
The IOF is trying to provoke Palestinian resistance fighters to retaliate to its continued violations of the calm agreement, observers believe.
13 jan 2013
IOF storms Palestinian towns, set-up military checkpoints in al-Khalil
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed several Palestinian towns in al-Khalil in the southern occupied West Bank, where they conducted military patrols, and erected several barriers at the entrances to the district.
Palestinian security sources confirmed to "Quds Press" that the IOF raided the towns of Beit Ula, Halhoul and Arroub, and conducted military patrols in the streets, and searched a number of Palestinian youths and vehicles.
IOF erected also military checkpoints at the entrances of al-Khalil and detained a number of vehicles and checked the bystanders' cards, where they pursued a number of Palestinian workers, south of al-Khalil, and prevented them from reaching their work places inside the occupied Palestinian territories, after the martyrdom of the young man Uday Drawish while on his way to his work.
Palestinian security sources confirmed to "Quds Press" that the IOF raided the towns of Beit Ula, Halhoul and Arroub, and conducted military patrols in the streets, and searched a number of Palestinian youths and vehicles.
IOF erected also military checkpoints at the entrances of al-Khalil and detained a number of vehicles and checked the bystanders' cards, where they pursued a number of Palestinian workers, south of al-Khalil, and prevented them from reaching their work places inside the occupied Palestinian territories, after the martyrdom of the young man Uday Drawish while on his way to his work.
Palestinian worker from Al-Khalil shot dead by IOF soldiers
Odai Kamel Daraweesh 21
Oday Al-Darawish, a Palestinian worker from Al-Khalil, was gunned down by Israeli occupation forces (IOF) south of the city on Saturday night.
Relatives told the PIC that IOF soldiers shot and killed 21-year-old Oday while trying to cross into 1948 occupied lands to look for work.
They said that Oday suffered serious injuries near the Mitar roadblock south of Al-Khalil and was arrested by the soldiers.
They said that the youth was taken to Soroka hospital in Beersheba where he was later pronounced dead.
Oday Al-Darawish, a Palestinian worker from Al-Khalil, was gunned down by Israeli occupation forces (IOF) south of the city on Saturday night.
Relatives told the PIC that IOF soldiers shot and killed 21-year-old Oday while trying to cross into 1948 occupied lands to look for work.
They said that Oday suffered serious injuries near the Mitar roadblock south of Al-Khalil and was arrested by the soldiers.
They said that the youth was taken to Soroka hospital in Beersheba where he was later pronounced dead.
Israeli army uses violence to evacuate Bab Ashams village in east J'lem
A large force of Israeli troops and border guards used violence at dawn Sunday to evacuate the Palestinian activists in the newly-established Bab Ashams village in east Jerusalem.
The Palestinian information center (PIC) reporter in occupied Jerusalem said that the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) brutally attacked the activists and detained many of them.
He added the detained Palestinian activists were taken in chain to Qalandiya checkpoint between Jerusalem and the West Bank and the wounded were admitted to Ramallah hospital.
Several foreign activists and journalists were also arrested and physically assaulted.
The Israeli higher court issued a verdict yesterday preventing the Israeli army or the police from evacuating the sit-in tents of Bab Ashams village which was set up by Palestinian and foreign activists in area E1.
The Palestinian information center (PIC) reporter in occupied Jerusalem said that the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) brutally attacked the activists and detained many of them.
He added the detained Palestinian activists were taken in chain to Qalandiya checkpoint between Jerusalem and the West Bank and the wounded were admitted to Ramallah hospital.
Several foreign activists and journalists were also arrested and physically assaulted.
The Israeli higher court issued a verdict yesterday preventing the Israeli army or the police from evacuating the sit-in tents of Bab Ashams village which was set up by Palestinian and foreign activists in area E1.
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The raid on the camp was carried out at the behest of Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a statement issued by his office yesterday.
The statement read that Netanyahu gave instructions to immediately evacuate the Palestinians present in the area between Maale Adumim and Jerusalem. It added that the Israeli government would ask the higher court to revoke its decision to delay the evacuation of the camp, but until then the area would be declared a closed military zone and all roads leading to it would be blocked. Earlier, the Hamas Movement called on the activists in the camp of Bab Ashams village to resist any Israeli attempt to evacuate them by force. In a press release on Saturday, Hamas condemned the Israeli threats to attack the camp and said such step would be a violation of the international law and held Israel fully responsible for the consequences of its actions. |
In this regard, Palestinian lawmaker Hatem Qafisha told the PIC that the idea of Bab Ashams village has become one of the new popular resistance methods and must be supported by all Palestinian political forces.
"But I think that the Israeli occupation may have noticed this method quickly and already moved to suppress it through declaring the area closed militarily and confronting the activists," MP Qafisha stated.
The lawmaker added that if such method was supported, there would be many areas in occupied Palestine like Bab Ashams village gaining national and international momentum.
He affirmed that many Palestinian areas need a similar village in order to protect them from the Israeli settlement activities.
The new village has been named after the epic novel Bab Ashams that was written by Lebanese writer Elias Khuri and means in English "the Gate of the Sun."
As part of the popular resistance movement in Palestine, the village was inaugurated Friday on a piece of Palestinian land in east Jerusalem, in an area referred to by Israel as E1 and designated for the expansion of Maale Adumim settlement.
Bedouin families living in the area confirmed that they own the lands which Israel wants to annex and even showed deeds proving their ownership.
The intended E1 settlement project aims at linking the illegal Maale Adumim settlement with east Jerusalem, thus illegally appropriating Palestinian lands and blocking the geographical contiguity of the occupied West Bank.
This illegal Israeli project, which received wide international condemnation, would divide the West Bank into two parts and completely isolate it from east Jerusalem, an action that would kill any chance to establish a future Palestinian state.
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"But I think that the Israeli occupation may have noticed this method quickly and already moved to suppress it through declaring the area closed militarily and confronting the activists," MP Qafisha stated.
The lawmaker added that if such method was supported, there would be many areas in occupied Palestine like Bab Ashams village gaining national and international momentum.
He affirmed that many Palestinian areas need a similar village in order to protect them from the Israeli settlement activities.
The new village has been named after the epic novel Bab Ashams that was written by Lebanese writer Elias Khuri and means in English "the Gate of the Sun."
As part of the popular resistance movement in Palestine, the village was inaugurated Friday on a piece of Palestinian land in east Jerusalem, in an area referred to by Israel as E1 and designated for the expansion of Maale Adumim settlement.
Bedouin families living in the area confirmed that they own the lands which Israel wants to annex and even showed deeds proving their ownership.
The intended E1 settlement project aims at linking the illegal Maale Adumim settlement with east Jerusalem, thus illegally appropriating Palestinian lands and blocking the geographical contiguity of the occupied West Bank.
This illegal Israeli project, which received wide international condemnation, would divide the West Bank into two parts and completely isolate it from east Jerusalem, an action that would kill any chance to establish a future Palestinian state.
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12 jan 2013
Palestinian Youth Killed By Israeli Fire In Gaza
Palestinian medical sources in the Gaza Strip reported that a Palestinian teenager was shot and killed by Israeli military fire, while another resident was wounded, east of Jabalia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
The sources said that the slain youth, Mohammad Al-Mamlouk, 19, was seriously injured by live ammunition and died of his wounds at the Kamal Odwan hospital, the Palestine News Network (PNN) reported.
The other resident was moderately injured; he was admitted to surgery where the doctors extracted the bullet, and his health condition was described as moderate.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers, stationed across the border east of Jabalia, opened automatic fire at several Palestinian farmers working on the lands near the border fence, killing one and wounding another resident.
Part of the ceasefire agreement mediated by Egypt between the resistance in Gaza and Israel, the Israeli army was supposed to void the “buffer zone” along the border with Gaza.
By imposing this zone the army prevented hundreds of farmers from entering their farmlands located close to the border fence.
Four Palestinians have been killed in similar attacks that took place after the ceasefire agreement was reached, and dozens have been wounded.
The cease fire ended an 8-day war in November of last year during which Israeli missiles and shells killed 191 Palestinians, including children, women and elderly, while at least 1492 Palestinians have been injured, dozens seriously.
The Information Center of the Palestinian Ministry of Health Information reported that 48 children, including 16 under the age of five, have been killed by Israeli missiles and shells, in addition to 12 women and 20 elderly.
The Center added that 1492 Palestinians, including 533 children (195 under the age of 5), 254 women and 103 elderly have been injured by Israeli fire and shells. Furthermore, at least five Palestinians have been killed after the ceasefire agreement was reached, and 54 have been injured.
As part of the ceasefire agreement that ended the Israeli war on Gaza in November 2012, Palestinian fishermen were allowed to fish within 6 nautical miles off the Gaza coast. But the Israeli Navy continued to attack Palestinian fishermen leading to dozens of injuries.
Under the Oslo peace deal signed with Israel in the mid-nineties, Palestinian fishermen are supposed to be allowed to fish in 20 nautical miles off the Gaza coast.
After the second Intifada started in late September 2000 Israel prevented the fishermen from fishing, and then reduced their allotted area to only 3 nautical miles.
One Gazan killed, another seriously wounded in Israeli gunfire
One Palestinian young man was killed and another sustained serious wounds on Friday evening in Gaza when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) opened fire at them. Local sources reported that the IOF stationed in the east of the martyrs' cemetery to the north of Gaza opened fire at a crowd of Palestinian civilians leading to the killing of Mohamed Al-Mamlouk and the injury of another.
This is considered one of many violations committed by Israel following the truce deal with the Palestinian resistance in Gaza.
Since the calm, Israel has killed three civilians and wounded many others, arrested about 30 fishermen off the coast of Gaza and destroyed and confiscated some boats.
Hamas: IDF soldiers kill Palestinian along Gaza border
IDF spokesman says soldiers opened fire after dozens of Palestinians approached the border fence in northern Gaza; victim identified as 21-year-old Anwar Al-Mamlouk, who was reportedly studying for an exam.
Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian and seriously wounded another in the northern Gaza Strip near the border with Israel on Friday, the Islamist group Hamas and hospital officials said.
The Israeli military said the soldiers opened fire after dozens of Palestinians approached the border fence, an area Israel has long designated as off-limits to Gazans, citing past attempts to attack Israeli patrols along the frontier.
"The (Israel Defense Forces) will not tolerate any attempt to damage the security fence and harm Israel's sovereignty," a spokesman said.
Anwar Al-Mamlouk, 21, was in the outdoor area studying for an exam when he was killed, according to his brother Hani, who was not harmed in the incident.
The frontier has been relatively quiet since Israel and Hamas agreed on Nov. 21 to a ceasefire that ended eight days of fighting in which 170 Palestinians and six Israelis were killed.
Since the truce, three Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli troops along the border.
The sources said that the slain youth, Mohammad Al-Mamlouk, 19, was seriously injured by live ammunition and died of his wounds at the Kamal Odwan hospital, the Palestine News Network (PNN) reported.
The other resident was moderately injured; he was admitted to surgery where the doctors extracted the bullet, and his health condition was described as moderate.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers, stationed across the border east of Jabalia, opened automatic fire at several Palestinian farmers working on the lands near the border fence, killing one and wounding another resident.
Part of the ceasefire agreement mediated by Egypt between the resistance in Gaza and Israel, the Israeli army was supposed to void the “buffer zone” along the border with Gaza.
By imposing this zone the army prevented hundreds of farmers from entering their farmlands located close to the border fence.
Four Palestinians have been killed in similar attacks that took place after the ceasefire agreement was reached, and dozens have been wounded.
The cease fire ended an 8-day war in November of last year during which Israeli missiles and shells killed 191 Palestinians, including children, women and elderly, while at least 1492 Palestinians have been injured, dozens seriously.
The Information Center of the Palestinian Ministry of Health Information reported that 48 children, including 16 under the age of five, have been killed by Israeli missiles and shells, in addition to 12 women and 20 elderly.
The Center added that 1492 Palestinians, including 533 children (195 under the age of 5), 254 women and 103 elderly have been injured by Israeli fire and shells. Furthermore, at least five Palestinians have been killed after the ceasefire agreement was reached, and 54 have been injured.
As part of the ceasefire agreement that ended the Israeli war on Gaza in November 2012, Palestinian fishermen were allowed to fish within 6 nautical miles off the Gaza coast. But the Israeli Navy continued to attack Palestinian fishermen leading to dozens of injuries.
Under the Oslo peace deal signed with Israel in the mid-nineties, Palestinian fishermen are supposed to be allowed to fish in 20 nautical miles off the Gaza coast.
After the second Intifada started in late September 2000 Israel prevented the fishermen from fishing, and then reduced their allotted area to only 3 nautical miles.
One Gazan killed, another seriously wounded in Israeli gunfire
One Palestinian young man was killed and another sustained serious wounds on Friday evening in Gaza when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) opened fire at them. Local sources reported that the IOF stationed in the east of the martyrs' cemetery to the north of Gaza opened fire at a crowd of Palestinian civilians leading to the killing of Mohamed Al-Mamlouk and the injury of another.
This is considered one of many violations committed by Israel following the truce deal with the Palestinian resistance in Gaza.
Since the calm, Israel has killed three civilians and wounded many others, arrested about 30 fishermen off the coast of Gaza and destroyed and confiscated some boats.
Hamas: IDF soldiers kill Palestinian along Gaza border
IDF spokesman says soldiers opened fire after dozens of Palestinians approached the border fence in northern Gaza; victim identified as 21-year-old Anwar Al-Mamlouk, who was reportedly studying for an exam.
Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian and seriously wounded another in the northern Gaza Strip near the border with Israel on Friday, the Islamist group Hamas and hospital officials said.
The Israeli military said the soldiers opened fire after dozens of Palestinians approached the border fence, an area Israel has long designated as off-limits to Gazans, citing past attempts to attack Israeli patrols along the frontier.
"The (Israel Defense Forces) will not tolerate any attempt to damage the security fence and harm Israel's sovereignty," a spokesman said.
Anwar Al-Mamlouk, 21, was in the outdoor area studying for an exam when he was killed, according to his brother Hani, who was not harmed in the incident.
The frontier has been relatively quiet since Israel and Hamas agreed on Nov. 21 to a ceasefire that ended eight days of fighting in which 170 Palestinians and six Israelis were killed.
Since the truce, three Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli troops along the border.
IOF soldiers storm Bethlehem, close road south of Al-Khalil
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed a number of suburbs in Bethlehem city at dawn Saturday and closed a road to the south west of Al-Khalil.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter in Bethlehem that IOF soldiers patrolled a number of suburbs in the city without anyone knowing reason for the step as it was not accompanied by any breaking into homes or arrests.
They said that the IOA patrols withdrew from the city after a few hours, adding that the tour could be for new intelligence elements wanting to explore the conditions in the city on the ground.
Meanwhile, local sources said that IOF units closed a main road to the south west of Al-Khalil city before Palestinian citizens on Saturday.
They said that soldiers closed a gate near Negohot settlement and prevented passage of Palestinian vehicles at the pretext of protecting Jewish settlers on Saturday, adding that citizens were forced to trek another longer road.
The locals pointed to intensified deployment of troops in the region and around the settlement as armored vehicles were positioned at nearby crossroads.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter in Bethlehem that IOF soldiers patrolled a number of suburbs in the city without anyone knowing reason for the step as it was not accompanied by any breaking into homes or arrests.
They said that the IOA patrols withdrew from the city after a few hours, adding that the tour could be for new intelligence elements wanting to explore the conditions in the city on the ground.
Meanwhile, local sources said that IOF units closed a main road to the south west of Al-Khalil city before Palestinian citizens on Saturday.
They said that soldiers closed a gate near Negohot settlement and prevented passage of Palestinian vehicles at the pretext of protecting Jewish settlers on Saturday, adding that citizens were forced to trek another longer road.
The locals pointed to intensified deployment of troops in the region and around the settlement as armored vehicles were positioned at nearby crossroads.
Dozens Injured In Bil’in As Army Attacks Weekly Protest
Bil'in - FFJ Media Center
The Popular Committee Against the Wall in Bil’in, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, reported that dozens of protesters were treated for the effects of teargas inhalation after the army attacked local, Israeli and international peace activists conducting the weekly nonviolent protest against the Annexation Wall and Settlements.
The protest started following Friday noon prayers at the village’s mosque; the protesters marched carrying Palestinian flags and chanting slogans calling for unity, the removal of the wall and calling for more solidarity with the Palestinian political prisoners.
As the protesters reached the Abu Lemon area, adjacent to the Annexation Wall, some of them managed to remove some sections of the barbed-wire fence, just before the concrete wall; Israeli soldiers then fired rubber-coated metal bullets and also sprayed the protesters with wastewater mixed with chemicals and fired gas bombs at them; dozens were treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Clashes took place between the soldiers and the residents as the army chased dozens of youths in an attempt to kidnap them.
Four international supporters were arrested and many were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when Israeli troops attacked the protesters in the nearby village of Nabi Saleh.
Soldiers stopped the protest at the village entrance, and fired tear gas and chemical water at protesters.
In the village of Kufur Qaddoum, near the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia, many villagers were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when troops attacked the weekly anti wall protest at the village entrance.
At al Ma’sara village, near Bethlehem, Israeli troops stopped the weekly anti wall protest at the village entrance and forced the protesters back into the village using rifle butts and batons.
IOF attack W. Bank marches against wall and settlement
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) suppressed on Friday afternoon the peaceful marches organized against the segregation wall and settlement activities in different West Bank villages. One Palestinian young man named Muataz Tamimi sustained an injury from a rubber bullet fired by an Israeli soldier during the march in Nabi Saleh village, west of Ramallah city.
Local sources said the IOF prevented an ambulance from entering the area to take the injured young man and detained it at the southern entrance to the village.
Dozens of Palestinian and foreign activists also suffered tear gas suffocation during the march, which is staged weekly to protest Israel's annexation of the village's lands to expand the illegal settlement Hallamish.
The IOF also used wastewater to subdue the protestors before they sent soldiers to chase young men into the village.
Foreign activists from Sweden and Britain were detained by Israeli soldiers during the pursuit inside the village at the pretext they were present in a closed military zone.
In Masarah village south of Bethlehem, the IOF quelled the weekly march and prevented it from heading to the segregation wall.
The Israeli soldiers fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets as the Palestinian young men and kids responded by throwing snowballs at them.
The IOF also attacked the anti-wall march of Bil'in village and the march of Kafr Qaddum that demands an end to the closure of the main road of the village.
The Popular Committee Against the Wall in Bil’in, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, reported that dozens of protesters were treated for the effects of teargas inhalation after the army attacked local, Israeli and international peace activists conducting the weekly nonviolent protest against the Annexation Wall and Settlements.
The protest started following Friday noon prayers at the village’s mosque; the protesters marched carrying Palestinian flags and chanting slogans calling for unity, the removal of the wall and calling for more solidarity with the Palestinian political prisoners.
As the protesters reached the Abu Lemon area, adjacent to the Annexation Wall, some of them managed to remove some sections of the barbed-wire fence, just before the concrete wall; Israeli soldiers then fired rubber-coated metal bullets and also sprayed the protesters with wastewater mixed with chemicals and fired gas bombs at them; dozens were treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Clashes took place between the soldiers and the residents as the army chased dozens of youths in an attempt to kidnap them.
Four international supporters were arrested and many were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when Israeli troops attacked the protesters in the nearby village of Nabi Saleh.
Soldiers stopped the protest at the village entrance, and fired tear gas and chemical water at protesters.
In the village of Kufur Qaddoum, near the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia, many villagers were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when troops attacked the weekly anti wall protest at the village entrance.
At al Ma’sara village, near Bethlehem, Israeli troops stopped the weekly anti wall protest at the village entrance and forced the protesters back into the village using rifle butts and batons.
IOF attack W. Bank marches against wall and settlement
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) suppressed on Friday afternoon the peaceful marches organized against the segregation wall and settlement activities in different West Bank villages. One Palestinian young man named Muataz Tamimi sustained an injury from a rubber bullet fired by an Israeli soldier during the march in Nabi Saleh village, west of Ramallah city.
Local sources said the IOF prevented an ambulance from entering the area to take the injured young man and detained it at the southern entrance to the village.
Dozens of Palestinian and foreign activists also suffered tear gas suffocation during the march, which is staged weekly to protest Israel's annexation of the village's lands to expand the illegal settlement Hallamish.
The IOF also used wastewater to subdue the protestors before they sent soldiers to chase young men into the village.
Foreign activists from Sweden and Britain were detained by Israeli soldiers during the pursuit inside the village at the pretext they were present in a closed military zone.
In Masarah village south of Bethlehem, the IOF quelled the weekly march and prevented it from heading to the segregation wall.
The Israeli soldiers fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets as the Palestinian young men and kids responded by throwing snowballs at them.
The IOF also attacked the anti-wall march of Bil'in village and the march of Kafr Qaddum that demands an end to the closure of the main road of the village.
11 jan 2013
Palestinian Youth Killed By Israeli Fire In Gaza
Mohammad Al-Mamlouk, 19
Palestinian medical sources in the Gaza Strip reported that a Palestinian teenager was shot and killed by Israeli military fire, while another resident was wounded, east of Jabalia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
The sources said that the slain youth, Mohammad Al-Mamlouk, 19, was seriously injured by live ammunition and died of his wounds at the Kamal Odwan hospital, the Palestine News Network (PNN) reported.
The other resident was moderately injured; he was admitted to surgery where the doctors extracted the bullet, and his health condition was described as moderate.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers, stationed across the border east of Jabalia, opened automatic fire at several Palestinian farmers working on the lands near the border fence, killing one and wounding another resident.
Part of the ceasefire agreement mediated by Egypt between the resistance in Gaza and Israel, the Israeli army was supposed to void the “buffer zone” along the border with Gaza.
By imposing this zone the army prevented hundreds of farmers from entering their farmlands located close to the border fence.
Four Palestinians have been killed in similar attacks that took place after the ceasefire agreement was reached, and dozens have been wounded.
The cease fire ended an 8-day war in November of last year during which Israeli missiles and shells killed 191 Palestinians, including children, women and elderly, while at least 1492 Palestinians have been injured, dozens seriously.
The Information Center of the Palestinian Ministry of Health Information reported that 48 children, including 16 under the age of five, have been killed by Israeli missiles and shells, in addition to 12 women and 20 elderly.
The Center added that 1492 Palestinians, including 533 children (195 under the age of 5), 254 women and 103 elderly have been injured by Israeli fire and shells. Furthermore, at least five Palestinians have been killed after the ceasefire agreement was reached, and 54 have been injured.
As part of the ceasefire agreement that ended the Israeli war on Gaza in November 2012, Palestinian fishermen were allowed to fish within 6 nautical miles off the Gaza coast. But the Israeli Navy continued to attack Palestinian fishermen leading to dozens of injuries.
Under the Oslo peace deal signed with Israel in the mid-nineties, Palestinian fishermen are supposed to be allowed to fish in 20 nautical miles off the Gaza coast.
After the second Intifada started in late September 2000 Israel prevented the fishermen from fishing, and then reduced their allotted area to only 3 nautical miles.
Hamas: IDF soldiers kill Palestinian along Gaza border
IDF spokesman says soldiers opened fire after dozens of Palestinians approached the border fence in northern Gaza; victim identified as 21-year-old Anwar Al-Mamlouk, who was reportedly studying for an exam.
Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian and seriously wounded another in the northern Gaza Strip near the border with Israel on Friday, the Islamist group Hamas and hospital officials said.
The Israeli military said the soldiers opened fire after dozens of Palestinians approached the border fence, an area Israel has long designated as off-limits to Gazans, citing past attempts to attack Israeli patrols along the frontier.
"The (Israel Defense Forces) will not tolerate any attempt to damage the security fence and harm Israel's sovereignty," a spokesman said.
Anwar Al-Mamlouk, 21, was in the outdoor area studying for an exam when he was killed, according to his brother Hani, who was not harmed in the incident.
The frontier has been relatively quiet since Israel and Hamas agreed on Nov. 21 to a ceasefire that ended eight days of fighting in which 170 Palestinians and six Israelis were killed.
Since the truce, three Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli troops along the border.
Palestinian medical sources in the Gaza Strip reported that a Palestinian teenager was shot and killed by Israeli military fire, while another resident was wounded, east of Jabalia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
The sources said that the slain youth, Mohammad Al-Mamlouk, 19, was seriously injured by live ammunition and died of his wounds at the Kamal Odwan hospital, the Palestine News Network (PNN) reported.
The other resident was moderately injured; he was admitted to surgery where the doctors extracted the bullet, and his health condition was described as moderate.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers, stationed across the border east of Jabalia, opened automatic fire at several Palestinian farmers working on the lands near the border fence, killing one and wounding another resident.
Part of the ceasefire agreement mediated by Egypt between the resistance in Gaza and Israel, the Israeli army was supposed to void the “buffer zone” along the border with Gaza.
By imposing this zone the army prevented hundreds of farmers from entering their farmlands located close to the border fence.
Four Palestinians have been killed in similar attacks that took place after the ceasefire agreement was reached, and dozens have been wounded.
The cease fire ended an 8-day war in November of last year during which Israeli missiles and shells killed 191 Palestinians, including children, women and elderly, while at least 1492 Palestinians have been injured, dozens seriously.
The Information Center of the Palestinian Ministry of Health Information reported that 48 children, including 16 under the age of five, have been killed by Israeli missiles and shells, in addition to 12 women and 20 elderly.
The Center added that 1492 Palestinians, including 533 children (195 under the age of 5), 254 women and 103 elderly have been injured by Israeli fire and shells. Furthermore, at least five Palestinians have been killed after the ceasefire agreement was reached, and 54 have been injured.
As part of the ceasefire agreement that ended the Israeli war on Gaza in November 2012, Palestinian fishermen were allowed to fish within 6 nautical miles off the Gaza coast. But the Israeli Navy continued to attack Palestinian fishermen leading to dozens of injuries.
Under the Oslo peace deal signed with Israel in the mid-nineties, Palestinian fishermen are supposed to be allowed to fish in 20 nautical miles off the Gaza coast.
After the second Intifada started in late September 2000 Israel prevented the fishermen from fishing, and then reduced their allotted area to only 3 nautical miles.
Hamas: IDF soldiers kill Palestinian along Gaza border
IDF spokesman says soldiers opened fire after dozens of Palestinians approached the border fence in northern Gaza; victim identified as 21-year-old Anwar Al-Mamlouk, who was reportedly studying for an exam.
Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian and seriously wounded another in the northern Gaza Strip near the border with Israel on Friday, the Islamist group Hamas and hospital officials said.
The Israeli military said the soldiers opened fire after dozens of Palestinians approached the border fence, an area Israel has long designated as off-limits to Gazans, citing past attempts to attack Israeli patrols along the frontier.
"The (Israel Defense Forces) will not tolerate any attempt to damage the security fence and harm Israel's sovereignty," a spokesman said.
Anwar Al-Mamlouk, 21, was in the outdoor area studying for an exam when he was killed, according to his brother Hani, who was not harmed in the incident.
The frontier has been relatively quiet since Israel and Hamas agreed on Nov. 21 to a ceasefire that ended eight days of fighting in which 170 Palestinians and six Israelis were killed.
Since the truce, three Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli troops along the border.
IOF soldiers attack a Palestinian near Ibrahimi mosque in al-Khalil
IOF soldiers attacked on Thursday evening, a Palestinian young man as he tried to enter the Ibrahimi Mosque to perform the Maghrib prayer, where he was taken to hospital after sustaining several injuries and bruises.
Eyewitnesses reported that the Israeli soldiers stationed at the gates of the Ibrahimi Mosque, prevented a number of Palestinian youths from entering to the mosque for performing Maghrib prayer.
The Palestinian youths refused the orders of the Israeli soldiers who attacked the young man, Asaad Humaidan Msode, 21, causing him some injuries and bruises before being taken to the government hospital.
Meanwhile, the IOF closed Izon junction in the north-east of the city of al-Khalil for several hours, and drove out many of the Palestinians living in that area out of their homes and held them for several hours despite the snow that covers the region and the extreme cold. The border guards claimed that young people in the region have stoned settlers' cars.
Hajj Saadi Abu Shamsiya, one of the detainees, told PIC reporter that the border guards closed the junction leading to Kharsina settlement and Izon neighborhood at 4 pm and harassed Palestinian youths who were playing in the snow.
The Israeli border guards have shrugged off the presence of elderly and children between us, and after our protest they allowed us to return to our homes, he added.
The occupation authorities deliberately close Izon junction and attack the Palestinians there under the pretext of throwing stones at settlers of Kharsina and Kiryat Arba settlements.
Eyewitnesses reported that the Israeli soldiers stationed at the gates of the Ibrahimi Mosque, prevented a number of Palestinian youths from entering to the mosque for performing Maghrib prayer.
The Palestinian youths refused the orders of the Israeli soldiers who attacked the young man, Asaad Humaidan Msode, 21, causing him some injuries and bruises before being taken to the government hospital.
Meanwhile, the IOF closed Izon junction in the north-east of the city of al-Khalil for several hours, and drove out many of the Palestinians living in that area out of their homes and held them for several hours despite the snow that covers the region and the extreme cold. The border guards claimed that young people in the region have stoned settlers' cars.
Hajj Saadi Abu Shamsiya, one of the detainees, told PIC reporter that the border guards closed the junction leading to Kharsina settlement and Izon neighborhood at 4 pm and harassed Palestinian youths who were playing in the snow.
The Israeli border guards have shrugged off the presence of elderly and children between us, and after our protest they allowed us to return to our homes, he added.
The occupation authorities deliberately close Izon junction and attack the Palestinians there under the pretext of throwing stones at settlers of Kharsina and Kiryat Arba settlements.
10 jan 2013
IOF incursion reported in northern Gaza
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) entered a northern Gaza Strip area on Thursday morning amidst heavy shooting.
Eyewitnesses told Quds Press that IOF troops in a number of armored vehicles advanced 200 meters into Burat Abu Samra in Beit Lahia town to the north of Gaza Strip.
They said that the invasion forces opened heavy fire in the raid but no casualties were suffered.
Eyewitnesses told Quds Press that IOF troops in a number of armored vehicles advanced 200 meters into Burat Abu Samra in Beit Lahia town to the north of Gaza Strip.
They said that the invasion forces opened heavy fire in the raid but no casualties were suffered.
Two Palestinians wounded in Jewish settlers’ shooting
Two Palestinians were wounded on Thursday morning after Jewish settlers shot at Palestinian citizens in two villages south of Nablus.
Ghassan Daghlas, in charge of settlement activity north of the West Bank, said that a group of armed settlers attacked citizens who went out of their homes in Orif and Qasra villages to enjoy the scene of snowflakes falling from the sky.
He said that Tarek Al-Safadi from Oris village and Ammar Samer from Qasra village were injured in the shooting.
He added that Safadi was hit with a bullet in his leg and was hospitalized in Nablus.
Ghassan Daghlas, in charge of settlement activity north of the West Bank, said that a group of armed settlers attacked citizens who went out of their homes in Orif and Qasra villages to enjoy the scene of snowflakes falling from the sky.
He said that Tarek Al-Safadi from Oris village and Ammar Samer from Qasra village were injured in the shooting.
He added that Safadi was hit with a bullet in his leg and was hospitalized in Nablus.
6 jan 2013
Soldiers Attack Weekly Nonviolent Protest In Hebron
Palestinian medical sources in Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, reported that several residents suffered bruises, while several others were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when the soldiers attacked the weekly nonviolent protest against the Annexation Wall and Settlements in Beit Ummar town, north of the city.
Yousef Abu Maria, spokesperson of the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements, reported that the soldiers violently attacked the protesters, and fired dozens of gas bombs and concussion grenades.
The soldiers also attacked the protesters with batons and rifle-butts leading to several injuries among them. One local reporter was also wounded after being attacked and beaten by the soldiers.
The army was extensively deployed near the Karmie Tzur illegal settlement, as the protesters marched towards the settlement demanding Israel to end its illegal settlement construction and expansion activities, and to end its violations against the residents.
On Friday, Israeli soldiers violently attacked the weekly protests against the Annexation Wall and settlements in different parts of the West Bank.
In Nabi Saleh village, near Ramallah, many were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when the army attacked the villagers and their international and Israeli supporters. Soldiers stopped the protest at the village entrance then invaded the village and fired tear gas at residents' homes.
In the nearby villages of Bil’in and Ni’lin many residents were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when soldiers attacked the anti-wall protests there. The soldiers attacked the protests as soon as it reached the Israeli wall built on local villagers’ lands.
Moreover in the village of Kufur Qaddoum many villagers were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when troops attacked the weekly anti wall and settlements protest there.
In Bethlehem, two residents were injured in the al Ma’sara village, on Friday, when Israeli troops attacked the weekly anti wall protest there. Soldiers forced people back into the village using rifle butts and batons to push people back, causing the two injuries.
Yousef Abu Maria, spokesperson of the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements, reported that the soldiers violently attacked the protesters, and fired dozens of gas bombs and concussion grenades.
The soldiers also attacked the protesters with batons and rifle-butts leading to several injuries among them. One local reporter was also wounded after being attacked and beaten by the soldiers.
The army was extensively deployed near the Karmie Tzur illegal settlement, as the protesters marched towards the settlement demanding Israel to end its illegal settlement construction and expansion activities, and to end its violations against the residents.
On Friday, Israeli soldiers violently attacked the weekly protests against the Annexation Wall and settlements in different parts of the West Bank.
In Nabi Saleh village, near Ramallah, many were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when the army attacked the villagers and their international and Israeli supporters. Soldiers stopped the protest at the village entrance then invaded the village and fired tear gas at residents' homes.
In the nearby villages of Bil’in and Ni’lin many residents were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when soldiers attacked the anti-wall protests there. The soldiers attacked the protests as soon as it reached the Israeli wall built on local villagers’ lands.
Moreover in the village of Kufur Qaddoum many villagers were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation when troops attacked the weekly anti wall and settlements protest there.
In Bethlehem, two residents were injured in the al Ma’sara village, on Friday, when Israeli troops attacked the weekly anti wall protest there. Soldiers forced people back into the village using rifle butts and batons to push people back, causing the two injuries.
5 jan 2013
Palestinian citizen shot and wounded by IOF soldiers
A Palestinian man was injured after Israeli occupation forces (IOF) fired at him to the east of Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip, on Saturday morning while working at the garbage dump.
Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra, the health ministry’s spokesman, told the PIC reporter that Abdullah Zanin, 32, was slightly wounded in the shooting.
IOF troops deployed along the eastern borders of Gaza routinely violate the calm agreement signed between Israel and Palestinian resistance factions under Egyptian patronage.
Israeli Soldiers Open Fire at Garbage Truck in Gaza
Israeli soldiers opened fire at a garbage truck in Beit Hanoun, north of Gaza City, on Saturday damaging the truck, smashing its windows and injuring a sanitation worker, according to local sources. They said soldiers stationed on the fence separating the Gaza Strip from Israel opened fire at the truck that belongs to the municipality of Beit Hanoun while it was emptying its contents.
A worker identified as Awad Zaneen, 31, was hit by shrapnel in the head and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra, the health ministry’s spokesman, told the PIC reporter that Abdullah Zanin, 32, was slightly wounded in the shooting.
IOF troops deployed along the eastern borders of Gaza routinely violate the calm agreement signed between Israel and Palestinian resistance factions under Egyptian patronage.
Israeli Soldiers Open Fire at Garbage Truck in Gaza
Israeli soldiers opened fire at a garbage truck in Beit Hanoun, north of Gaza City, on Saturday damaging the truck, smashing its windows and injuring a sanitation worker, according to local sources. They said soldiers stationed on the fence separating the Gaza Strip from Israel opened fire at the truck that belongs to the municipality of Beit Hanoun while it was emptying its contents.
A worker identified as Awad Zaneen, 31, was hit by shrapnel in the head and was taken to hospital for treatment.
IOF raids al-Khalil and summons citizens
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the towns of Yatta and Dura southern al-Khalil in the West Bank on Saturday and summoned a number of citizens to Israeli intelligence headquarters.
Eyewitnesses told PIC's reporter that four Israeli military vehicles raided the town of Yatta as the soldiers stormed a number of houses and summoned citizens to meet intelligence officers in the military liaison in Etzion, southern Bethlehem.
The witnesses added that the IOF raided the area of Tarusa in Dura and a number of other neighborhoods and summoned the liberated captive Awad Rajoub, 33, to the Shin Bet office in Etzion.
Large forces of the Israeli army were deployed in the vicinity of the crossroads between the town of Beit Awa, in the southwest of al-Khalil, and the military tower, where the soldiers set up a military checkpoint and detained two young men after confiscating their vehicle.
The isfraeli occupation authorities have summoned, last week, tens of citizens to the Shin Bet headquarters in al-Khalil governorate, for fears of the possibility of the outbreak of a third intifada in the West Bank.
Eyewitnesses told PIC's reporter that four Israeli military vehicles raided the town of Yatta as the soldiers stormed a number of houses and summoned citizens to meet intelligence officers in the military liaison in Etzion, southern Bethlehem.
The witnesses added that the IOF raided the area of Tarusa in Dura and a number of other neighborhoods and summoned the liberated captive Awad Rajoub, 33, to the Shin Bet office in Etzion.
Large forces of the Israeli army were deployed in the vicinity of the crossroads between the town of Beit Awa, in the southwest of al-Khalil, and the military tower, where the soldiers set up a military checkpoint and detained two young men after confiscating their vehicle.
The isfraeli occupation authorities have summoned, last week, tens of citizens to the Shin Bet headquarters in al-Khalil governorate, for fears of the possibility of the outbreak of a third intifada in the West Bank.
IOF soldiers quell weekly anti-wall march
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Saturday violently quelled the weekly protest march against the racist, separation wall in Beit Ummar village, north of Al-Khalil, and deliberately beat up participants.
Local sources said that the marchers were also protesting the Israeli settlement activity, and banning farmers from tending to their cultivated land. They also voiced solidarity with the Palestinian hunger strikers in Israeli occupation jails.
Yousef Abu Mariya, the spokesman for the village’s national committee against the wall and settlement, said that a number of participants suffered bruises as a result of the IOF beating.
He said that the soldiers used against them stun grenades, teargas canisters, and engaged them in fistfights. The soldiers also assaulted journalists covering the event, he added.
Local sources said that the marchers were also protesting the Israeli settlement activity, and banning farmers from tending to their cultivated land. They also voiced solidarity with the Palestinian hunger strikers in Israeli occupation jails.
Yousef Abu Mariya, the spokesman for the village’s national committee against the wall and settlement, said that a number of participants suffered bruises as a result of the IOF beating.
He said that the soldiers used against them stun grenades, teargas canisters, and engaged them in fistfights. The soldiers also assaulted journalists covering the event, he added.
Israeli soldiers storm Issawiya, clash with young men
A large force of Israeli troops on Friday stormed Issawiya district in occupied Jerusalem and clashed with young men following a peaceful march organized by the district follow-up committee in support of the Palestinian hunger strikers in Israeli jails.
Local sources told a reporter for the Palestinian information center (PIC) that violent confrontations broke out between Israeli troops and young men from the district.
In addition to their use of tear gas canisters and rubber bullets during the events, the troops fired rubber ball grenades that propel small pellets causing painful stings when they hit the victims, the sources added.
In another incident, the follow-up committee in Issawiya district said that three Israeli bulldozers were seen working a few days ago to the east of the military headquarters of the Israeli border guards where the E1 settlement project is located.
It added that the military governor of Bethel settlement told a Jerusalemite citizen named Mahmoud Hamdan that he annexed his land to the E1 project.
Local sources told a reporter for the Palestinian information center (PIC) that violent confrontations broke out between Israeli troops and young men from the district.
In addition to their use of tear gas canisters and rubber bullets during the events, the troops fired rubber ball grenades that propel small pellets causing painful stings when they hit the victims, the sources added.
In another incident, the follow-up committee in Issawiya district said that three Israeli bulldozers were seen working a few days ago to the east of the military headquarters of the Israeli border guards where the E1 settlement project is located.
It added that the military governor of Bethel settlement told a Jerusalemite citizen named Mahmoud Hamdan that he annexed his land to the E1 project.
IOF harasses citizens at checkpoint near al-Khalil
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) erected on Friday evening a checkpoint near Halhoul bridge, northern al-Khalil, where they harassed citizens and caused a traffic jam.
Eyewitnesses told PIC reporter that three Israeli soldiers stopped citizens' vehicles, searching and checking their identities through a special computer, which led to traffic jam at the entrance to the bridge due to the procrastination and ill-treatment.
The sources added that the soldiers were heavily deployed on the mountain opposite to the barrier as well as in the nearby military tower.
Meanwhile, IOF arrested at dawn on Friday two citizens of the city of al-Khalil in the southern West Bank.
Local sources said that the soldiers raided al-Fahs area and began searching houses before they arrested the brothers Muhanad and Mohammed Rugby, adding that their brother Orabi was beaten during the storming of the house.
The sources pointed out that the detainees were transferred to an unknown destination apparently for investigation, while the soldiers were deployed heavily in that region.
Eyewitnesses told PIC reporter that three Israeli soldiers stopped citizens' vehicles, searching and checking their identities through a special computer, which led to traffic jam at the entrance to the bridge due to the procrastination and ill-treatment.
The sources added that the soldiers were heavily deployed on the mountain opposite to the barrier as well as in the nearby military tower.
Meanwhile, IOF arrested at dawn on Friday two citizens of the city of al-Khalil in the southern West Bank.
Local sources said that the soldiers raided al-Fahs area and began searching houses before they arrested the brothers Muhanad and Mohammed Rugby, adding that their brother Orabi was beaten during the storming of the house.
The sources pointed out that the detainees were transferred to an unknown destination apparently for investigation, while the soldiers were deployed heavily in that region.
Israeli Soldiers Wound Five in Nabi Saleh Protest
Five protestors were injured Friday and three arrested when Israeli soldiers suppressed a non-violent demonstration in the Ramallah-area village of Nabi Saleh, said local sources. Nabi Saleh, northwest of Ramallah, has been witnessing weekly peaceful demonstrations against Israeli settlements and takeover of village land and water.
Five people, including a photojournalist, were wounded when soldiers fired rubber bullets at them from a close range while dozens others suffered from tear gas inhalation.
Three were arrested, said the sources, including a member of the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem. The Israeli army had declared Nabi Saleh a closed military zone in the morning and sealed the village off to prevent movement of people and medical teams.
IOF attack W. Bank marches against settlement, clash with protestors
Many Palestinian and foreign activists sustained injuries on Friday afternoon in the West Bank marches held against the segregation wall and settlement expansion.
In Nabi Saleh village west of Ramallah, violent clashes broke out between activists protesting settlement activities and Israeli soldiers.
Many activists suffered suffocation or fainted after the Israeli soldiers attacked them with tear gas grenades and sprayed them with wastewater.
The city of Ramallah, itself, saw sporadic clashes between young men and Israeli troops near Jalazoun refugee camp.
In Bil'in village, two Palestinians were injured and dozens of Palestinians and foreigners suffered tear gas suffocation during their anti-wall march.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) set fire to a room built on Abu Leimun land near the segregation wall in Bil'in some hours before the protestors marched towards the area.
Upon their arrival at Abu Leimun area, the protestors were attacked by the IOF and chased into the outskirts of the village.
The violent suppression of the march caused several injuries among the protestors.
The IOF also quelled the anti-wall march held in Masarah village and wounded many Palestinian and foreign activists.
In Kafr Qaddum village near Nablus city, dozens of Palestinian and foreign activists participated in the weekly march demanding an end to the closure of the main road of the village.
The IOF fired a barrage of tear gas grenades as the marchers reached the outskirts of the village. Several injuries were reported during the suppression.
Five people, including a photojournalist, were wounded when soldiers fired rubber bullets at them from a close range while dozens others suffered from tear gas inhalation.
Three were arrested, said the sources, including a member of the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem. The Israeli army had declared Nabi Saleh a closed military zone in the morning and sealed the village off to prevent movement of people and medical teams.
IOF attack W. Bank marches against settlement, clash with protestors
Many Palestinian and foreign activists sustained injuries on Friday afternoon in the West Bank marches held against the segregation wall and settlement expansion.
In Nabi Saleh village west of Ramallah, violent clashes broke out between activists protesting settlement activities and Israeli soldiers.
Many activists suffered suffocation or fainted after the Israeli soldiers attacked them with tear gas grenades and sprayed them with wastewater.
The city of Ramallah, itself, saw sporadic clashes between young men and Israeli troops near Jalazoun refugee camp.
In Bil'in village, two Palestinians were injured and dozens of Palestinians and foreigners suffered tear gas suffocation during their anti-wall march.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) set fire to a room built on Abu Leimun land near the segregation wall in Bil'in some hours before the protestors marched towards the area.
Upon their arrival at Abu Leimun area, the protestors were attacked by the IOF and chased into the outskirts of the village.
The violent suppression of the march caused several injuries among the protestors.
The IOF also quelled the anti-wall march held in Masarah village and wounded many Palestinian and foreign activists.
In Kafr Qaddum village near Nablus city, dozens of Palestinian and foreign activists participated in the weekly march demanding an end to the closure of the main road of the village.
The IOF fired a barrage of tear gas grenades as the marchers reached the outskirts of the village. Several injuries were reported during the suppression.
Undercover Forces Infiltrate Into Bethlehem
A group of undercover soldiers of the Israeli army infiltrated, Friday, into the West Bank city of Bethlehem, using a Palestinian Taxi that was confiscated by the soldiers just outside of Beit Jala city, northwest of Bethlehem.
Eyewitnesses reported that the four undercover soldiers detained the driver of the Palestinian Taxi, and drove his car into Bethlehem, especially near the Rachel Tomb area and the Aida refugee camp, and through various main road between Bethlehem and Beit Jala; no arrests were reported, the Maan News Agency reported.
Israeli soldiers repeatedly invade Bethlehem and its surrounding areas, while similar incidents of infiltration of undercover forces were also reported in the district.
In related news, Israeli soldiers kidnapped, on Friday evening, a Palestinian child identified as Ezeddeen Abu Sbeih, 15, while he was walking on the main road in Ar-Raam, in occupied East Jerusalem. The soldiers violently attacked and beat the child before taking him to the Benjamin Police Station.
The child is the son of Misbah Abu Sbeih, a former Palestinian political prisoner who was repeatedly kidnapped and imprisoned by the Israeli army.
Eyewitnesses reported that the four undercover soldiers detained the driver of the Palestinian Taxi, and drove his car into Bethlehem, especially near the Rachel Tomb area and the Aida refugee camp, and through various main road between Bethlehem and Beit Jala; no arrests were reported, the Maan News Agency reported.
Israeli soldiers repeatedly invade Bethlehem and its surrounding areas, while similar incidents of infiltration of undercover forces were also reported in the district.
In related news, Israeli soldiers kidnapped, on Friday evening, a Palestinian child identified as Ezeddeen Abu Sbeih, 15, while he was walking on the main road in Ar-Raam, in occupied East Jerusalem. The soldiers violently attacked and beat the child before taking him to the Benjamin Police Station.
The child is the son of Misbah Abu Sbeih, a former Palestinian political prisoner who was repeatedly kidnapped and imprisoned by the Israeli army.
4 jan 2013
IOF bombs east of Khan Younis
The Israeli occupation forces bombed the eastern part of Khan Younis and fishing boats off Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Local sources told the PIC correspondent that the occupation forces positioned in the east of Khan Yunis, opened fire at farmlands and residential areas east of the city, on Friday morning, with no casualties reported.
Meanwhile, the occupation's gunboats have targeted Palestinian fishing boats off the Rafah, with no injuries reported.
These attacks come as a continuation of the Israeli breaches of the truce signed between the resistance factions and the Israeli occupation in the 21st of last November.
Local sources told the PIC correspondent that the occupation forces positioned in the east of Khan Yunis, opened fire at farmlands and residential areas east of the city, on Friday morning, with no casualties reported.
Meanwhile, the occupation's gunboats have targeted Palestinian fishing boats off the Rafah, with no injuries reported.
These attacks come as a continuation of the Israeli breaches of the truce signed between the resistance factions and the Israeli occupation in the 21st of last November.
Dozens Injured During Clashes With Israeli Soldiers Near Jenin
Palestinian medical sources reported that dozens of Palestinian youths have been injured, Thursday, during clashes with Israeli soldiers stationed at the Al-Jalama roadblock, north of Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.
The clashes extended for several hours as further confrontations took place in Al-Jalama village after the army invaded it.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers broke into several stores and shops in Al-Jalama, while dozens of soldiers were deployed in Palestinian lands in the area and chased several local residents.
Earlier on Thursday, clashes were reported in the Industrial Area in Jenin city, after the army invaded the area, interrogated several residents and broke into several stones.
The soldiers also kidnaped one resident and wounded several others, medical sources reported.
The clashes extended for several hours as further confrontations took place in Al-Jalama village after the army invaded it.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers broke into several stores and shops in Al-Jalama, while dozens of soldiers were deployed in Palestinian lands in the area and chased several local residents.
Earlier on Thursday, clashes were reported in the Industrial Area in Jenin city, after the army invaded the area, interrogated several residents and broke into several stones.
The soldiers also kidnaped one resident and wounded several others, medical sources reported.
IOF troops deployed in areas of yesterday's confrontations in Jenin
Israeli occupation soldiers have been deployed at dawn in the vicinity of the village of Jalama and Sabah al-Khair suburb, which had witnessed yesterday violent confrontations with the occupation forces.
Local sources told the PIC reporter in the city of Jenin, that scores of the occupation soldiers were deployed along the Jenin - Nazareth way in the early morning hours and set up checkpoints.
The Israeli troops have been deployed between the houses and alleys in Sabah al-Khair suburb and have searched a number of agricultural greenhouses near the village of Jalama.
They also broke into the dismantled settlements of Ganim and Kadim in the east of Jenin where they set up checkpoints.
Local sources told the PIC reporter in the city of Jenin, that scores of the occupation soldiers were deployed along the Jenin - Nazareth way in the early morning hours and set up checkpoints.
The Israeli troops have been deployed between the houses and alleys in Sabah al-Khair suburb and have searched a number of agricultural greenhouses near the village of Jalama.
They also broke into the dismantled settlements of Ganim and Kadim in the east of Jenin where they set up checkpoints.
Four Palestinians Injured By Army Fire In Jerusalem
Palestinian medical sources in occupied East Jerusalem reported that four Palestinian youths have been wounded, on Thursday evening, in Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in the city after the army invaded it.
The clashes started after Israeli soldiers and policemen assaulted nonviolent protesters who marched in solidarity with detainee Samer Al-Eesawy who conducted a 176 hunger strike and recently suspended it for 10 days due to a sharp deterioration in his health condition.
The army fired gas bombs and rubber-coated bullets at the residents leading to four mild-to-moderate injuries.
In related news, Israeli military sources reported that one soldier was injured, on Thursday evening, after a number of youths hurled a Molotov cocktail at an Israeli military vehicle in Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West Bank city of Hebron.
The sources said that the soldier was treated by military medics, and that his injury did not require hospitalization. The army conducted a search campaign in the area; no arrests were reported.
The clashes started after Israeli soldiers and policemen assaulted nonviolent protesters who marched in solidarity with detainee Samer Al-Eesawy who conducted a 176 hunger strike and recently suspended it for 10 days due to a sharp deterioration in his health condition.
The army fired gas bombs and rubber-coated bullets at the residents leading to four mild-to-moderate injuries.
In related news, Israeli military sources reported that one soldier was injured, on Thursday evening, after a number of youths hurled a Molotov cocktail at an Israeli military vehicle in Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West Bank city of Hebron.
The sources said that the soldier was treated by military medics, and that his injury did not require hospitalization. The army conducted a search campaign in the area; no arrests were reported.
Soldier injured in clashes northern al-Khalil
An Israeli soldier was wounded on Thursday evening near the town of Beit Ummar, north of al-Khalil, during clashes between soldiers and citizens.
According to Israeli and Palestinian sources, the soldier suffered burns, described as moderate, from Molotov cocktails thrown during clashes that broke out on Thursday night at the entrance to Beit Ummar village.
The occupation soldiers fired rubber and live bullets at the Palestinian youths who responded by throwing stones, empty bottles and Molotov cocktails at the occupation soldiers.
The sources added that the soldier was treated at the scene, according to the Israeli army's claims.
The soldiers carried out searches in the area, searching for the throwers of the Molotov cocktails.
According to Israeli and Palestinian sources, the soldier suffered burns, described as moderate, from Molotov cocktails thrown during clashes that broke out on Thursday night at the entrance to Beit Ummar village.
The occupation soldiers fired rubber and live bullets at the Palestinian youths who responded by throwing stones, empty bottles and Molotov cocktails at the occupation soldiers.
The sources added that the soldier was treated at the scene, according to the Israeli army's claims.
The soldiers carried out searches in the area, searching for the throwers of the Molotov cocktails.
Hebrew reports: Escalation of popular resistance in the West Bank
Hebrew media reports confirmed the escalation of popular resistance operations carried out by Palestinian citizens against Israeli targets in the occupied West Bank, during the past two months.
The reports said that dozens of resistance operations were carried out by Palestinian youths including throwing stones and empty bottles and Molotov "cocktails" on military sites and settlements of the enemy in different parts of the occupied West Bank focused in general in the cities of Jerusalem, al-Khalil, Ramallah and Qalqilya.
Yesha Hebrew site stated that these attacks were a daily occurrence during the past two months, where dozens of resistance operations resulted in many casualties among the Israeli settlers and soldiers and damaged a large number of cars and military vehicles.
The site pointed out that the recent period has witnessed the innovation of new types of popular resistance, including the erecting of barriers and camouflaged barricades at the entrances to Palestinian towns and villages to repel the incursions of the Israeli occupation forces and settlers, pointing out that this type of barriers spread dramatically in the villages surrounding the city of Ramallah, and causing significant damage to Israeli settlers and soldiers' vehicles.
The reports said that dozens of resistance operations were carried out by Palestinian youths including throwing stones and empty bottles and Molotov "cocktails" on military sites and settlements of the enemy in different parts of the occupied West Bank focused in general in the cities of Jerusalem, al-Khalil, Ramallah and Qalqilya.
Yesha Hebrew site stated that these attacks were a daily occurrence during the past two months, where dozens of resistance operations resulted in many casualties among the Israeli settlers and soldiers and damaged a large number of cars and military vehicles.
The site pointed out that the recent period has witnessed the innovation of new types of popular resistance, including the erecting of barriers and camouflaged barricades at the entrances to Palestinian towns and villages to repel the incursions of the Israeli occupation forces and settlers, pointing out that this type of barriers spread dramatically in the villages surrounding the city of Ramallah, and causing significant damage to Israeli settlers and soldiers' vehicles.
3 jan 2013
Israeli navy shoot at Gaza fishermen
Israeli gunboats on Thursday morning opened intensive fire on fishing boats off the coast of the Sudaneyya district, in the northern Gaza Strip.
Eyewitnesses reported to PIC correspondent that the Israeli boats opened fire with heavy machine guns on the fishermen, but no casualties were reported so far.
According to eyewitnesses, fishermen were within the 6 nautical miles limit under the Israeli naval blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian fishermen were subjected since six years ago to various types of harassment by the Israeli navy, which had prevented the fishermen from sailing further than three miles at sea.
Thanks to the recent ceasefire agreement under Egyptian mediation, the Palestinian fishermen are allowed to sail in six nautical miles off the Gazan coast instead of three nautical miles.
Eyewitnesses reported to PIC correspondent that the Israeli boats opened fire with heavy machine guns on the fishermen, but no casualties were reported so far.
According to eyewitnesses, fishermen were within the 6 nautical miles limit under the Israeli naval blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian fishermen were subjected since six years ago to various types of harassment by the Israeli navy, which had prevented the fishermen from sailing further than three miles at sea.
Thanks to the recent ceasefire agreement under Egyptian mediation, the Palestinian fishermen are allowed to sail in six nautical miles off the Gazan coast instead of three nautical miles.
Confrontations and arrests in Jenin
Israeli special units kidnapped on Thursday morning the Palestinian youth Amjad Aghbarieh, after besieging his house in the industrial zone in Jenin, before withdrawing from the region.
Dozens of suffocation cases were reported during the violent confrontations where Israeli forces fired tear gas.
Local sources told PIC correspondent in the city that the Israeli military operation targeted Aghbarieh personally, but quickly clashes erupted after throwing stones and empty bottles on IOF.
A number of citizens were injured with various degrees, where Fadi Ajawi was shot in his foot and the elderly woman, Amna Gesnawi, was attacked by a police dog during the Israeli raid on her house in the industrial area.
The confrontations that erupted in Jenin today came in light of a marked escalation of clashes with the occupation forces in the West Bank since the recent war on the Gaza Strip, which reflects a change in the Palestinian people's reaction towards Israeli incursions.
It is noteworthy that the raided town is located in area (A ) which means under the control of the PA security services according to the Oslo agreement.
Dozens of suffocation cases were reported during the violent confrontations where Israeli forces fired tear gas.
Local sources told PIC correspondent in the city that the Israeli military operation targeted Aghbarieh personally, but quickly clashes erupted after throwing stones and empty bottles on IOF.
A number of citizens were injured with various degrees, where Fadi Ajawi was shot in his foot and the elderly woman, Amna Gesnawi, was attacked by a police dog during the Israeli raid on her house in the industrial area.
The confrontations that erupted in Jenin today came in light of a marked escalation of clashes with the occupation forces in the West Bank since the recent war on the Gaza Strip, which reflects a change in the Palestinian people's reaction towards Israeli incursions.
It is noteworthy that the raided town is located in area (A ) which means under the control of the PA security services according to the Oslo agreement.
Complaint regarding an attempt to assassinate Sheikh Salah
A human rights organization in 1948- occupied Palestine revealed that the Israeli General Intelligence "Shabak" had masterminded a plan to assassinate the head of the Islamic movement in 1948- occupied Palestine, Sheikh Raed Salah.
Al-Mezan center for human rights said, in a press statement on Wednesday, that its lawyer Mohammed Suleiman Aghbarieh presented a petition to the Administrative Tribunal in Jerusalem demanding the Israeli Attorney General to disclose the Intelligence agency's plan to assassinate Sheikh Raed Salah.
Aghbarieh explained that in July 2010 the Israeli media revealed that the Israeli Intelligence arrested an Israeli citizen named "Haim Verlman" on suspicion of killing Palestinians, and during interrogation, he admitted that an Israeli intelligence officer asked him to assassinate Sheikh Raed Salah.
The lawyer Aghbarieh added that "the recently discovered information constitute a definite risk on Sheikh Raed Salah's life, however recommendations to the government's legal adviser fell on deaf ears."
The petition, submitted by al-Mezan institution, stated that the General Intelligence Service admitted that Verlman was a secret agent for a period of time, while it did not deny persuading Verlman to assassinate Sheikh Raed.
Al-Mezan center for human rights said, in a press statement on Wednesday, that its lawyer Mohammed Suleiman Aghbarieh presented a petition to the Administrative Tribunal in Jerusalem demanding the Israeli Attorney General to disclose the Intelligence agency's plan to assassinate Sheikh Raed Salah.
Aghbarieh explained that in July 2010 the Israeli media revealed that the Israeli Intelligence arrested an Israeli citizen named "Haim Verlman" on suspicion of killing Palestinians, and during interrogation, he admitted that an Israeli intelligence officer asked him to assassinate Sheikh Raed Salah.
The lawyer Aghbarieh added that "the recently discovered information constitute a definite risk on Sheikh Raed Salah's life, however recommendations to the government's legal adviser fell on deaf ears."
The petition, submitted by al-Mezan institution, stated that the General Intelligence Service admitted that Verlman was a secret agent for a period of time, while it did not deny persuading Verlman to assassinate Sheikh Raed.
IOF Soldiers Shoot Palestinian During Confrontations in Jenin
A 23-year old Palestinian Thursday was shot with live ammunition during confrontations that erupted between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians in the industrial zone in Jenin, according to Palestinian official news agency WAFA.
Security sources told WAFA that a large Israeli military force entered the area leading to confrontations with the residents.
Fadi Abdul Latif was shot in the foot and was taken to hospital, said the sources.
A number of other people were also lightly hurt from tear gas and rubber-coated metal bullets.
Palestinian Shot During Confrontations in Jenin
A 23-year old Palestinian Thursday was shot with live ammunition during confrontations that erupted between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians in the industrial zone in Jenin, according to security sources. They told WAFA that a large Israeli military force entered the area leading to confrontations with the residents.
Fadi Abdul Latif was shot in the foot and was taken to hospital, said the sources.
A number of other people were also lightly hurt from tear gas and rubber-coated metal bullets.
Security sources told WAFA that a large Israeli military force entered the area leading to confrontations with the residents.
Fadi Abdul Latif was shot in the foot and was taken to hospital, said the sources.
A number of other people were also lightly hurt from tear gas and rubber-coated metal bullets.
Palestinian Shot During Confrontations in Jenin
A 23-year old Palestinian Thursday was shot with live ammunition during confrontations that erupted between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians in the industrial zone in Jenin, according to security sources. They told WAFA that a large Israeli military force entered the area leading to confrontations with the residents.
Fadi Abdul Latif was shot in the foot and was taken to hospital, said the sources.
A number of other people were also lightly hurt from tear gas and rubber-coated metal bullets.
IOF raids Gaza in new breach of calm
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided eastern Juhr Al-Deek area to the south east of Gaza city on Thursday morning, local sources reported.
They told the PIC reporter that the raiding soldiers escorted bulldozers that infiltrated 100 meters deep into that area located to the west of the security fence separating the Gaza Strip from 1948 occupied Palestine.
The sources said that the invading forces bulldozed the targeted area in a new breach of the calm agreement reached under Egyptian patronage.
They told the PIC reporter that the raiding soldiers escorted bulldozers that infiltrated 100 meters deep into that area located to the west of the security fence separating the Gaza Strip from 1948 occupied Palestine.
The sources said that the invading forces bulldozed the targeted area in a new breach of the calm agreement reached under Egyptian patronage.
2 jan 2013
Raids and Attacks near Jenin, Leading to Clashes
Israeli soldiers Wednesday at dawn raided al-Arka village, al –Yamon, and Jaba’a, near jenin , and clashed with the residents, said security sources.
They said the Israeli soldiers fired rubber bullets and tear canisters at the residents, provoking them and leading to confrontations.
No injuries reported.
They said the Israeli soldiers fired rubber bullets and tear canisters at the residents, provoking them and leading to confrontations.
No injuries reported.
One hundred Palestinians injured in Tamon clashes
One hundred Palestinian citizens were wounded in IOF shooting and quelling of Tamon inhabitants on Monday with 35 of them hit with live and rubber bullets.
Local sources said that the confrontations in the town, Tobas district, were the most violent in recent years, adding that hundreds of young men encircled the Israeli occupation forces who were trying to arrest Murad Bani Ode, a Jihad activist.
They said that the soldiers fired in all directions using live and rubber bullets in addition to teargas and took away the young man.
The soldiers maintained their presence outside the town and tension was still running high in the village as the soldiers searched all cars getting in and out of it.
The sources said that most of the injuries were minor and seven of them were moderate, but some of them suffered fractured bones.
Local sources said that the confrontations in the town, Tobas district, were the most violent in recent years, adding that hundreds of young men encircled the Israeli occupation forces who were trying to arrest Murad Bani Ode, a Jihad activist.
They said that the soldiers fired in all directions using live and rubber bullets in addition to teargas and took away the young man.
The soldiers maintained their presence outside the town and tension was still running high in the village as the soldiers searched all cars getting in and out of it.
The sources said that most of the injuries were minor and seven of them were moderate, but some of them suffered fractured bones.
IOF storms Nablus, settlers break into Yossef’s Tomb
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the eastern region of the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank early Wednesday, while settlers stormed Youssef’s Tomb area in the Balata village east of the city in order to perform religious rituals.
The Israeli soldiers stormed the area 'Ein Beit al-Maa west of the city, but no arrests have been reported.
Large Israeli forces and several military jeeps and buses that transported the visitor settlers stopped at the entrance of Awarta village south of Nablus.
Meanwhile, the IOF fired live bullet on the youth Jihad al-Safadi, 22, during the storming of the village of Urif southwest of the city of Nablus on Tuesday evening.
The settlers had launched on Tuesday systematic attack campaigns against citizens in various parts of the West Bank, where they uprooted more than 200 olive trees in Kasra village.
The Israeli soldiers stormed the area 'Ein Beit al-Maa west of the city, but no arrests have been reported.
Large Israeli forces and several military jeeps and buses that transported the visitor settlers stopped at the entrance of Awarta village south of Nablus.
Meanwhile, the IOF fired live bullet on the youth Jihad al-Safadi, 22, during the storming of the village of Urif southwest of the city of Nablus on Tuesday evening.
The settlers had launched on Tuesday systematic attack campaigns against citizens in various parts of the West Bank, where they uprooted more than 200 olive trees in Kasra village.
1 jan 2013
Ten citizens wounded in Salfit night clashes
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed downtown Salfit on Monday night and fired rubber bullets and teargas at citizens wounding ten of them.
Local sources said that IOF soldiers patrolled the city streets on foot in a further provocation of the citizens who threw stones and empty bottles on the invaders.
They said that one of the citizens was wounded in his neck with a rubber bullet while a second was injured in his hand while eight others were treated for gas inhalation.
The confrontations took place at the city’s main roundabout near the grand mosque, the sources said, adding that worshippers were forced to remain inside the mosque and a number of them suffered breathing difficulty as a result of the intensified shooting of teargas canisters in the vicinity of the mosque.
Local sources said that IOF soldiers patrolled the city streets on foot in a further provocation of the citizens who threw stones and empty bottles on the invaders.
They said that one of the citizens was wounded in his neck with a rubber bullet while a second was injured in his hand while eight others were treated for gas inhalation.
The confrontations took place at the city’s main roundabout near the grand mosque, the sources said, adding that worshippers were forced to remain inside the mosque and a number of them suffered breathing difficulty as a result of the intensified shooting of teargas canisters in the vicinity of the mosque.
Five Palestinians injured in IOF shooting in Tamon
Five Palestinian citizens were injured in Tamon village, Tobas district, on Tuesday when Israeli occupation forces (IOF) fired at citizens during an arrest operation of a Jihad activist.
Local sources said that IOF soldiers stormed the village and encircled the home of Islamic Jihad activist Murad Bani Odeh then arrested him.
They said that violent confrontations ensued during which IOF soldiers fired at the protestors wounding five, one of them seriously.
The sources pointed out that the soldiers blocked an ambulance car from reaching one of the wounded.
Local sources said that IOF soldiers stormed the village and encircled the home of Islamic Jihad activist Murad Bani Odeh then arrested him.
They said that violent confrontations ensued during which IOF soldiers fired at the protestors wounding five, one of them seriously.
The sources pointed out that the soldiers blocked an ambulance car from reaching one of the wounded.
Settlers attack a citizen from Qaryut in Nablus
Jewish settlers attacked Abdul Latif Hassan Yousef, 55, on Tuesday afternoon while he was heading to the village of Qasra to provide medical assistance to local residents after they had been attacked by settlers.
The village council said that the citizen, from the village of Qaryut south of the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, was attacked on the road between his village and the village of Qasra by the settlers during their attack on the villagers
The settlers had beaten Abdul Latif Hassan Yousef with sharp objects on his head and chest, causing him serious injuries.
He was taken to the Rafidya Hospital in Nablus to receive treatment, while medical sources described his injury as serious.
The village council said that the citizen, from the village of Qaryut south of the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, was attacked on the road between his village and the village of Qasra by the settlers during their attack on the villagers
The settlers had beaten Abdul Latif Hassan Yousef with sharp objects on his head and chest, causing him serious injuries.
He was taken to the Rafidya Hospital in Nablus to receive treatment, while medical sources described his injury as serious.
