8 mar 2013
Investigation into soldier's attack on Palestinian using sniffer dogs closed
Israeli authorities decided to close the investigation into the case of the occupation soldiers' attack on Palestinian youth Ahmed Eshteiwi, 24, using sniffer dogs, in March 2012. Eshtewi was seriously wounded when an Israeli soldier gave a signal to the dog accompanying him to attack the Palestinian youth, during the suppression of a peaceful demonstration staged in March 2012 in the town of Kafr Qaddum in the city of Qalqilya, in the northern West Bank.
The media coordinator of Kafr Qaddoum's weekly march, Murad Eshteiwi, said that B'Tselem reported that the leadership of the Israeli army and military police decided to close the file of the incident as "it does not rise to the magnitude of the crime. It is rather an ordinary event that does not require prosecuting the military unit, which had unleashed the dogs against Palestinians," according to Israeli claims.
The media coordinator of Kafr Qaddoum's weekly march, Murad Eshteiwi, said that B'Tselem reported that the leadership of the Israeli army and military police decided to close the file of the incident as "it does not rise to the magnitude of the crime. It is rather an ordinary event that does not require prosecuting the military unit, which had unleashed the dogs against Palestinians," according to Israeli claims.
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The Palestinian activist, Murad Eshteiwi said in a press statement that the military special unit had deliberately urged the dog to attack Ahmed Eshteiwi, and that the dog had continued biting the young man and hung on for several minutes before the eyes of the Israeli occupation soldiers.
He added that after the soldiers had managed to release Eshteiwi's arm from the dog’s jaws, they had arrested the young man and he had been detained for 9 months. Murad Eshteiwi called on the State's institutions and the human rights organizations to intervene for activating the case file and prosecuting those responsible for the incident. Meanwhile; the Israeli military prosecution is preparing an indictment against a soldier and an officer who were involved in an incident that caused the death of Uday Darwish, a 21-year-old Palestinian from the village of Dura in al-Khalil |
southern West Bank, on January 12.
Haaretz newspaper pointed out in its Thursday edition that Darwish died immediately after the soldier and the officer deliberately shot him when he was trying, along with other Palestinians, to get through a gap in the West Bank separation fence in order to reach his workplace in Rahat inside the Palestinian 1948-occupied territories.
The results of military police investigations in the case showed that the soldiers have violated orders when they opened fire at the Palestinians.
Thus, the military court in Yafa decided to extend the detention of the two soldiers.
Haaretz newspaper pointed out in its Thursday edition that Darwish died immediately after the soldier and the officer deliberately shot him when he was trying, along with other Palestinians, to get through a gap in the West Bank separation fence in order to reach his workplace in Rahat inside the Palestinian 1948-occupied territories.
The results of military police investigations in the case showed that the soldiers have violated orders when they opened fire at the Palestinians.
Thus, the military court in Yafa decided to extend the detention of the two soldiers.
Israeli Newspaper Reports Reduced Sentences On Israeli Assailants
Israeli Newspaper Maariv reported Friday, that Israeli judges and courts “go easy” on Israeli perpetrators who assault Palestinians, giving them “ridiculous” sentences, which would encourage such assaults. Maariv added that with the reduced sentences given to Israeli’s who assault Palestinians, these attacks are increasing drastically, and will continue to unless deterrent actions are taken.
The newspaper recollects several incidents of reduced sentences, one of the examples is an incident that happened last august where Palestinian Jamal Joulani was attacked by three Israeli in Jerusalem, and after a settlement with the court the charge of assault was dropped, and only a charge of encouraging violence remained, which will give the assailants a reduced sentence.
In another incident in February 2011, four Israelis killed Hussam ar-Rwaidi from Jerusalem, murder charges were dropped, and the murderer was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
The newspaper recollects several incidents of reduced sentences, one of the examples is an incident that happened last august where Palestinian Jamal Joulani was attacked by three Israeli in Jerusalem, and after a settlement with the court the charge of assault was dropped, and only a charge of encouraging violence remained, which will give the assailants a reduced sentence.
In another incident in February 2011, four Israelis killed Hussam ar-Rwaidi from Jerusalem, murder charges were dropped, and the murderer was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
4 Palestinians wounded during clashes in Ramallah
Violent clashes erupted between Palestinian youths and Israeli occupation soldiers on Thursday at the entrance to the village of Aboud, north west of Ramallah, after preventing the martyr Mohammad Asfour's family from entering the village. The martyr's family was detained for several hours by the Israeli forces.
The Israeli soldiers stationed at the entrance to the village of Aboud have prevented the martyrs' relatives from entering the village, leading to the outbreak of clashes during which the IOF fired tear gas and rubber bullets towards the masses of Palestinian citizens, where four were injured and taken to the Palestine medical complex for treatment, eyewitnesses told Quds press.
Mohammed Asfur, a fourth grade student at the Quds university, died in Hadassah Ein Karem hospital in Jerusalem on Wednesday of serious wounds sustained two week ago while participating in a rally in his village in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners.
The Israeli soldiers stationed at the entrance to the village of Aboud have prevented the martyrs' relatives from entering the village, leading to the outbreak of clashes during which the IOF fired tear gas and rubber bullets towards the masses of Palestinian citizens, where four were injured and taken to the Palestine medical complex for treatment, eyewitnesses told Quds press.
Mohammed Asfur, a fourth grade student at the Quds university, died in Hadassah Ein Karem hospital in Jerusalem on Wednesday of serious wounds sustained two week ago while participating in a rally in his village in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners.
7 mar 2013
IOF launches raid and arrest campaign in West Bank
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stormed at dawn on Thursday Namira neighborhood in al-Khalil, where they searched several houses.
IOF arrested the youths Mekdad Arqam Ahmar, 17, and Majd Banan Ahmar, 18, after raiding and searching their homes, where they took them to the Etzion detention center, north of al-Khalil, local sources confirmed.
Meanwhile, the IOF raided at dawn today the town of Beit Fajar in Bethlehem and arrested the youths Munther Akram Abu Hayyan, 22, and took him to an unknown destination, and the disabled boy Omar Anwar Murshid Thawabteh, 16, for the second time in less than month.
The occupation forces summoned at dawn today four citizens after raiding eight houses in the towns of Jaba and Sanur, south of Jenin, where they interrogated the houses’ residents for long hours.
On Wednesday evening occupation soldiers attacked three youths in the town of Qasra south of Nablus, causing them several injuries, where they were taken to Rafidia hospital in Nablus for treatment, the Palestinian official in charge of the Settlements file in the northern part of the West Bank, Ghassan Daglas, said.
Daglas explained that the soldiers stopped the three youths near the junction of the nearby town of Yatma, where they checked their personal identities, and when they discovered they were from the town of Qasra they beat them severely.
Qasra town is continuously subjected to Israeli attacks and raids.
IOF arrested the youths Mekdad Arqam Ahmar, 17, and Majd Banan Ahmar, 18, after raiding and searching their homes, where they took them to the Etzion detention center, north of al-Khalil, local sources confirmed.
Meanwhile, the IOF raided at dawn today the town of Beit Fajar in Bethlehem and arrested the youths Munther Akram Abu Hayyan, 22, and took him to an unknown destination, and the disabled boy Omar Anwar Murshid Thawabteh, 16, for the second time in less than month.
The occupation forces summoned at dawn today four citizens after raiding eight houses in the towns of Jaba and Sanur, south of Jenin, where they interrogated the houses’ residents for long hours.
On Wednesday evening occupation soldiers attacked three youths in the town of Qasra south of Nablus, causing them several injuries, where they were taken to Rafidia hospital in Nablus for treatment, the Palestinian official in charge of the Settlements file in the northern part of the West Bank, Ghassan Daglas, said.
Daglas explained that the soldiers stopped the three youths near the junction of the nearby town of Yatma, where they checked their personal identities, and when they discovered they were from the town of Qasra they beat them severely.
Qasra town is continuously subjected to Israeli attacks and raids.
IOF soldiers raid southern Gaza
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) entered areas to the east of the southern Gaza Strip town of Qarara on Thursday morning. Local sources told the PIC reporter that IOF soldiers in a number of armored vehicles raided the area east of Khan Younis city and bulldozed land.
They said that the soldiers then moved upwards towards areas east of Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza.
IOF troops routinely breach the calm agreement and launch raids into various border areas in the besieged enclave.
They said that the soldiers then moved upwards towards areas east of Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza.
IOF troops routinely breach the calm agreement and launch raids into various border areas in the besieged enclave.
6 mar 2013
IOF attacks female students in Al-Aqsa Mosque
Al-Aqsa Foundation for Waqf and Heritage said in a statement on Wednesday that a student in Al-Aqsa Mosque has been attacked by an Israeli soldier, and was taken to the medical clinic inside Al-Aqsa to receive treatment.
According to eyewitnesses, a group of Jewish settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the morning, which angered the female students who tried to chase and expel the settlers, when the occupation policemen intervened and dispersed the girls then tried to arrest one of them.
The students and worshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque arrived immediately to the place to express their outrage at the Israeli police attack on the girls and women. During the clashes, one of the students Nasser Malhas, from the city of Jerusalem, was wounded in his back after being pushed by a soldier. Nasser was taken to the medical clinic in Al-Aqsa to receive treatment.
Meanwhile one of the occupation soldiers attacked one of the female students and took off her veil.
A state of extreme tension have recently prevailed at Al-Aqsa Mosque, while the Israeli policemen intensified their presence in the Mosque's yards.
For its part, Al-Aqsa Foundation for Waqf and Heritage stated that the attack on the Jerusalemite student reflects the Israeli police's hatred against all those who try to defend the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The foundation confirmed that Wednesday's incident represents only a new scene from the series of the Israeli violations and attacks against Al-Aqsa Mosque as well as the Muslim worshipers and students inside it.
According to eyewitnesses, a group of Jewish settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the morning, which angered the female students who tried to chase and expel the settlers, when the occupation policemen intervened and dispersed the girls then tried to arrest one of them.
The students and worshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque arrived immediately to the place to express their outrage at the Israeli police attack on the girls and women. During the clashes, one of the students Nasser Malhas, from the city of Jerusalem, was wounded in his back after being pushed by a soldier. Nasser was taken to the medical clinic in Al-Aqsa to receive treatment.
Meanwhile one of the occupation soldiers attacked one of the female students and took off her veil.
A state of extreme tension have recently prevailed at Al-Aqsa Mosque, while the Israeli policemen intensified their presence in the Mosque's yards.
For its part, Al-Aqsa Foundation for Waqf and Heritage stated that the attack on the Jerusalemite student reflects the Israeli police's hatred against all those who try to defend the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The foundation confirmed that Wednesday's incident represents only a new scene from the series of the Israeli violations and attacks against Al-Aqsa Mosque as well as the Muslim worshipers and students inside it.
IOF raids houses and erects checkpoint in Jenin
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed in the early morning hours of Wednesday, the village of al-Matala east of Jenin, where they raided ten homes, set up ambushes and attacked the citizens. Local sources said that more than 20 military vehicles stormed the al-Matala village, while the Israeli soldiers broke out and searched ten houses and questioned their inhabitants.
The IOF have also stormed into the neighboring village of Jalqamus and roamed its streets, with no arrests have been reported.
Meanwhile, the IOF erected a military checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Ya'bad southwest of Jenin and stopped tens of vehicles after searching them and questioning their passengers and checking their identities.
Eyewitnesses said that occupation troops have deliberately tried to impede the citizens from reaching their workplaces.
Some other citizens pointed out that this procedure comes within the policy of collective punishment, adopted by the Israeli forces against the residents of the village Ya'bad under the pretext of preventing the villagers from throwing stones at Israeli soldiers.
The occupation forces launched on Wednesday afternoon a military operation in the villages of Deir Ghazala and Jalama east of Jenin.
Eyewitnesses said that the IOF stormed the village of Deir Ghazala and began questioning the farmers and searching for artesian wells, saying they were built without permit.
The IOF expelled owners of stalls and shops established on the Jenin - Jalama Street near Jalama checkpoint and prevented the citizens from approaching the place.
The witnesses added that the Israeli forces prevented the citizens from entering the area near the Jalama military checkpoint, and erected another checkpoint while the soldiers have deployed in the region.
The soldiers have also attacked Palestinian citizens from the village of Qusin during a sit-in they staged in protest at the landfill set up by Israeli authorities in the region.
Well-informed local sources reported that the occupation troops arrested one of the protesters, and detained media crews and other citizens.
The IOF have also stormed into the neighboring village of Jalqamus and roamed its streets, with no arrests have been reported.
Meanwhile, the IOF erected a military checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Ya'bad southwest of Jenin and stopped tens of vehicles after searching them and questioning their passengers and checking their identities.
Eyewitnesses said that occupation troops have deliberately tried to impede the citizens from reaching their workplaces.
Some other citizens pointed out that this procedure comes within the policy of collective punishment, adopted by the Israeli forces against the residents of the village Ya'bad under the pretext of preventing the villagers from throwing stones at Israeli soldiers.
The occupation forces launched on Wednesday afternoon a military operation in the villages of Deir Ghazala and Jalama east of Jenin.
Eyewitnesses said that the IOF stormed the village of Deir Ghazala and began questioning the farmers and searching for artesian wells, saying they were built without permit.
The IOF expelled owners of stalls and shops established on the Jenin - Jalama Street near Jalama checkpoint and prevented the citizens from approaching the place.
The witnesses added that the Israeli forces prevented the citizens from entering the area near the Jalama military checkpoint, and erected another checkpoint while the soldiers have deployed in the region.
The soldiers have also attacked Palestinian citizens from the village of Qusin during a sit-in they staged in protest at the landfill set up by Israeli authorities in the region.
Well-informed local sources reported that the occupation troops arrested one of the protesters, and detained media crews and other citizens.
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IOF sprays waste water on citizens’ houses at Al-Nabi Saleh village
Human rights group B'Tselem accused the Israeli occupation forces of spraying Palestinian houses in Nabi Saleh village with wastewater.
The occupation procedure came as a collective punishment against the villagers, for the protests that they have been organizing every week against the apartheid wall and the confiscation of the village's lands for settlement projects. The Israeli human rights group said in a press release on Wednesday that it has documented a video showing the occupation soldiers targeting houses in Nabi Saleh village, near Ramallah in the West Bank, with special cannon that sprays smelly water. The attack caused material losses to the Palestinian houses, in addition to the environmental and psychological damage. |
The video also shows an Israeli military vehicle spraying the wastewater on a room of a citizen house from close range.
B'Tselem said that the Israeli forces have developed cannon that sprays wastewater, as an effective means used to disperse demonstrations and have claimed that they will not use it against civilians who do not participate in the protests.
However, the video proves the falsehood of their claims.
B'Tselem said that the Israeli forces have developed cannon that sprays wastewater, as an effective means used to disperse demonstrations and have claimed that they will not use it against civilians who do not participate in the protests.
However, the video proves the falsehood of their claims.
Violent confrontations between citizens and IOF soldiers near Ofer
Dozens of citizens and Birzeit university students were quelled by Israeli occupation forces (IOF) near Ofer jail to the west of Ramallah on Wednesday.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC that IOF soldiers fired metal bullets and teargas canisters at participants in the peaceful march that was organized in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners especially those on hunger strike.
They said that many participants were treated for breathing problems while the number of citizens was growing as the soldiers were also summoning reinforcements.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC that IOF soldiers fired metal bullets and teargas canisters at participants in the peaceful march that was organized in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners especially those on hunger strike.
They said that many participants were treated for breathing problems while the number of citizens was growing as the soldiers were also summoning reinforcements.
5 mar 2013
IOF launches raid campaign in Mouawia town
People of Mouawia town in northern 1948-occupied Palestine denounced the repeated raids carried out by the Israeli occupation against the village.
A large force of Israeli police has been besieging the village since Saturday, after setting up barriers at its entrances, where they searched the residents and their vehicles, in addition to raiding their homes under the pretext that a handgun belonging to the police had been previously stolen, local sources said.
Arab Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi considered the Israeli police raid campaign in the town as a collective punishment against the town’s residents.
The Israeli police launched a repressive campaign against the villagers, where they arrested dozens of the village's youths in an attempt to pressure the village, he said, noting that such collective punishment would not have been taken against a Jewish town in case of a similar incident.
Tibi called on the occupation authorities to immediately stop this brutal campaign against the village and to stop persecuting its residents.
For his part, Khaled Nahya, from Mouawia town, confirmed that members of the Israeli police assaulted him and his family in a barbaric and cruel way, pointing out that a police officer ran over his brother's wife while he was driving in reverse.
A large force of Israeli police has been besieging the village since Saturday, after setting up barriers at its entrances, where they searched the residents and their vehicles, in addition to raiding their homes under the pretext that a handgun belonging to the police had been previously stolen, local sources said.
Arab Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi considered the Israeli police raid campaign in the town as a collective punishment against the town’s residents.
The Israeli police launched a repressive campaign against the villagers, where they arrested dozens of the village's youths in an attempt to pressure the village, he said, noting that such collective punishment would not have been taken against a Jewish town in case of a similar incident.
Tibi called on the occupation authorities to immediately stop this brutal campaign against the village and to stop persecuting its residents.
For his part, Khaled Nahya, from Mouawia town, confirmed that members of the Israeli police assaulted him and his family in a barbaric and cruel way, pointing out that a police officer ran over his brother's wife while he was driving in reverse.
IOF invade east of Ramallah and Jenin, clash with young men
Violent clashes broke out Monday afternoon between Palestinian young men and Israeli soldiers in Silwad town east of Ramallah city as well as in Jenin city.
The Palestinian information center (PIC) report in Ramallah said the clashes erupted after the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) invaded the southern neighborhood of Silwad town.
The young protestors confronted the invading troops who fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets at them. No casualties were reported during the events.
The IOF also established a checkpoint at the western entrance to the town, Yabroud bridge, and embarked on searching vehicles and checking IDs
In Jenin city, dozens of Palestinian young men and school students clashed with Israeli soldiers who stormed the city from the southern side.
Local sources said that several military vehicles were deployed in the areas of Beir Jamal, Assikka and Jannat park in Jenin.
They added that the intensive military presence in these areas restricted the movement of the citizens and prompted them to engage in clashes with the troops.
The IOF also combed the southern vicinity of Al-Quds university in Jenin without any reported arrests.
In a separate incident, an Israeli military vehicle on Monday afternoon chased Palestinian workmen aboard a car on its way to Beersheba near Ramadin town south of Al-Khalil.
One of the workmen, Imad Shallaldah, reported that the Israeli troops aboard the military vehicle pursued their car and fired tear gas grenades inside it causing them to suffocate before they forced them out and started to physically assault them.
He added that the troops severely beat his 18-year old son Mohamed until he lost his consciousness and took him in chain to an unknown place at the pretext he assaulted a police man.
The Palestinian information center (PIC) report in Ramallah said the clashes erupted after the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) invaded the southern neighborhood of Silwad town.
The young protestors confronted the invading troops who fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets at them. No casualties were reported during the events.
The IOF also established a checkpoint at the western entrance to the town, Yabroud bridge, and embarked on searching vehicles and checking IDs
In Jenin city, dozens of Palestinian young men and school students clashed with Israeli soldiers who stormed the city from the southern side.
Local sources said that several military vehicles were deployed in the areas of Beir Jamal, Assikka and Jannat park in Jenin.
They added that the intensive military presence in these areas restricted the movement of the citizens and prompted them to engage in clashes with the troops.
The IOF also combed the southern vicinity of Al-Quds university in Jenin without any reported arrests.
In a separate incident, an Israeli military vehicle on Monday afternoon chased Palestinian workmen aboard a car on its way to Beersheba near Ramadin town south of Al-Khalil.
One of the workmen, Imad Shallaldah, reported that the Israeli troops aboard the military vehicle pursued their car and fired tear gas grenades inside it causing them to suffocate before they forced them out and started to physically assault them.
He added that the troops severely beat his 18-year old son Mohamed until he lost his consciousness and took him in chain to an unknown place at the pretext he assaulted a police man.
Israeli border police assault Palestinian workers, wound teen
Israeli border policemen attacked a group of Palestinian workers west of Ramadin area, south of Al-Khalil, and arrested one of them after beating him up.
Emad Al-Shalade, a citizen from Saeer village, said that an Israeli border patrol chased a Palestinian car loaded with workers and fired teargas canisters inside the car, adding that the workers suffered breathing difficulty.
He said that his son Mohammed, 18, was severely beaten by the soldiers until he went unconscious, adding that he bled profusely from his face and head. He said that Mohammed was taken in despite his condition.
Emad Al-Shalade, a citizen from Saeer village, said that an Israeli border patrol chased a Palestinian car loaded with workers and fired teargas canisters inside the car, adding that the workers suffered breathing difficulty.
He said that his son Mohammed, 18, was severely beaten by the soldiers until he went unconscious, adding that he bled profusely from his face and head. He said that Mohammed was taken in despite his condition.
IOF Forces Arrest Four Palestinians from Hebron
Israeli occupation forces arrested four Palestinians from Hebron province, south of the West Bank.
Security sources said that Israeli forces arrested Mu'taz Faraj Obeidu, 33, the released prisoner Ahmed Yousef Ekhlil, 25, the University student Ahmad Waheed Sabarneh, 22, after raiding their houses in Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron.
The sources also said that the forces also arrested Mohammed Jamal Hassan Abu Qbeita, 17.
Spokesperson of the Popular Committee to resist Settlement and Apartheid Wall, Mohammad Awad said, "Israeli forces fired two tear gas canisters inside the house of Younes al-Za'aqiq," He continued, "His wife and three children suffered suffocation due to tear gas inhalation and were treated on field."
Israeli forces raided Jabal Jawhar area, south of Hebron and seared the houses of Raed and Nu'man al-Rajbi.
Security sources said that Israeli forces arrested Mu'taz Faraj Obeidu, 33, the released prisoner Ahmed Yousef Ekhlil, 25, the University student Ahmad Waheed Sabarneh, 22, after raiding their houses in Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron.
The sources also said that the forces also arrested Mohammed Jamal Hassan Abu Qbeita, 17.
Spokesperson of the Popular Committee to resist Settlement and Apartheid Wall, Mohammad Awad said, "Israeli forces fired two tear gas canisters inside the house of Younes al-Za'aqiq," He continued, "His wife and three children suffered suffocation due to tear gas inhalation and were treated on field."
Israeli forces raided Jabal Jawhar area, south of Hebron and seared the houses of Raed and Nu'man al-Rajbi.
4 mar 2013
Clashes Reported In Al-Khader, Near Bethlehem
Palestinians medical sources reported, on Monday evening, that several Palestinians have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation after Israeli soldiers invaded the Al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem, and clashes with local youths. Nineteen Palestinians kidnapped by the army on Monday, in different parts of the West Bank.
The sources said that the army fired dozens of gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated metal bullets at local youths who hurled stones and empty bottles at the invading soldiers in Al-Khader; dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Israeli soldiers invaded Al-Khader several times over the last few days, an issue that led to several clashes between the invading soldiers and local youths.
Also on Monday, the army invaded the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and clashed with dozens of local youths.
Local sources reported that the soldiers were also deployed around the Al-Quds Open University in the city, and in the areas of Marah Sa’ad, As-Sweitat, and on the Jenin-Jaffa Road.
In related news, the army kidnapped on Monday evening a Palestinian resident of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, as he was trying to cross the Ak-Karama Bridge on his way back from Jordan. The resident has been identified as Ala’ Hussein At-Teet, 23.
The army, in different parts of the occupied West Bank, has kidnapped 19 Palestinians, including at least three children, on Monday.
The Palestine News & Info Agency (WAFA) reported that the army kidnapped six Palestinians in Beit Kahel village, north of Hebron.
The kidnapped residents have been identified as Mo’taz Nabil Asafra, 20, Mohannad Ali Asafra, 20, Hamza Abdul-Hadi Zhour, 20, Mousa Ahmad Jibreel, in addition to Thaher Ibrahim Asafra and his brother Ahmad.
The soldiers also invaded the Al-Arroub refugee camp, in Hebron, and kidnapped three children identified as Rami Kamel Jawabra, 15, Rami Yousef Lafy, 17, and Ashraf Abdul-Fattah Jawabra, 14.
Furthermore, in Beit Awwa town near Hebron, the army kidnapped two Palestinians, identified as Tamer Abdul-Qader Masalma, 23, and his brother Hamza, 23.
In Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank, soldiers kidnapped a Palestinian youth identified as Mohammad Ahmad Darweesh, 21, after stopping him at the Jenin-Nazareth Road, near the Al-Jalama village. Soldiers also kidnapped one Palestinian, identified as Ahmad Bassam Nassar, 23, and installed several roadblocks around the village.
On Monday at dawn, soldiers invaded Azzoun town, east of the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia and kidnapped two Palestinians identified as Omar Mohammad Abu Haniyya, 20, and Abdul-Rahman Mohammad Sweidan, 22.
Local sources in Azzoun reported that the soldiers violently broke into and searched several homes in the town.
The soldiers also invaded Ras Al-Ein neighborhood and the Old Town area in Azzoun, and kidnapped one Palestinian identified as Mohammad Moneeb Samihna, 29.
The latest wave of invasions, arrests and attacks is part of ongoing Israeli violations against the Palestinians and their property in different parts of the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
The sources said that the army fired dozens of gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated metal bullets at local youths who hurled stones and empty bottles at the invading soldiers in Al-Khader; dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Israeli soldiers invaded Al-Khader several times over the last few days, an issue that led to several clashes between the invading soldiers and local youths.
Also on Monday, the army invaded the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and clashed with dozens of local youths.
Local sources reported that the soldiers were also deployed around the Al-Quds Open University in the city, and in the areas of Marah Sa’ad, As-Sweitat, and on the Jenin-Jaffa Road.
In related news, the army kidnapped on Monday evening a Palestinian resident of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, as he was trying to cross the Ak-Karama Bridge on his way back from Jordan. The resident has been identified as Ala’ Hussein At-Teet, 23.
The army, in different parts of the occupied West Bank, has kidnapped 19 Palestinians, including at least three children, on Monday.
The Palestine News & Info Agency (WAFA) reported that the army kidnapped six Palestinians in Beit Kahel village, north of Hebron.
The kidnapped residents have been identified as Mo’taz Nabil Asafra, 20, Mohannad Ali Asafra, 20, Hamza Abdul-Hadi Zhour, 20, Mousa Ahmad Jibreel, in addition to Thaher Ibrahim Asafra and his brother Ahmad.
The soldiers also invaded the Al-Arroub refugee camp, in Hebron, and kidnapped three children identified as Rami Kamel Jawabra, 15, Rami Yousef Lafy, 17, and Ashraf Abdul-Fattah Jawabra, 14.
Furthermore, in Beit Awwa town near Hebron, the army kidnapped two Palestinians, identified as Tamer Abdul-Qader Masalma, 23, and his brother Hamza, 23.
In Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank, soldiers kidnapped a Palestinian youth identified as Mohammad Ahmad Darweesh, 21, after stopping him at the Jenin-Nazareth Road, near the Al-Jalama village. Soldiers also kidnapped one Palestinian, identified as Ahmad Bassam Nassar, 23, and installed several roadblocks around the village.
On Monday at dawn, soldiers invaded Azzoun town, east of the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia and kidnapped two Palestinians identified as Omar Mohammad Abu Haniyya, 20, and Abdul-Rahman Mohammad Sweidan, 22.
Local sources in Azzoun reported that the soldiers violently broke into and searched several homes in the town.
The soldiers also invaded Ras Al-Ein neighborhood and the Old Town area in Azzoun, and kidnapped one Palestinian identified as Mohammad Moneeb Samihna, 29.
The latest wave of invasions, arrests and attacks is part of ongoing Israeli violations against the Palestinians and their property in different parts of the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
3 mar 2013
Palestinian Injured By Army Fire Near Ramallah
Sunday evening March 3; Palestinian medical sources reported that one resident was injured during clashes that took place with Israeli soldiers invading Ein Yabroud village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah,
The army invaded the village, closed all of its entrances, and imposed curfew forcing the residents under house arrest, an issue that led to clashes between the residents and the invading forces.
The soldiers fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets and gas bombs; one resident was shot by a rubber-coated by a rubber-coated metal bullet in his arm.
The Maan News Agency reported that a Molotov cocktail was hurled at a military jeep setting it on fire; no injuries were reported.
Soldiers broke into and searched several homes allegedly searching for Palestinian youths who hurled stones, and the Molotov cocktail, at military jeeps.
The army invaded the village, closed all of its entrances, and imposed curfew forcing the residents under house arrest, an issue that led to clashes between the residents and the invading forces.
The soldiers fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets and gas bombs; one resident was shot by a rubber-coated by a rubber-coated metal bullet in his arm.
The Maan News Agency reported that a Molotov cocktail was hurled at a military jeep setting it on fire; no injuries were reported.
Soldiers broke into and searched several homes allegedly searching for Palestinian youths who hurled stones, and the Molotov cocktail, at military jeeps.
IOF troops open fire towards farmers’ lands in the southern Gaza Strip
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) opened fire on Sunday morning at Palestinian farmers' lands east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. An Israeli tank stationed south of Kissufim military site, northeast of Khan Yunis, fired towards farmers' lands east of the town, no injuries were reported, eyewitnesses said.
The sources said that there are unusual movements of occupation military vehicles between Kissufim site and Farrahin gate.
This Israeli attack came in light of continued Israeli violation of the truce between Palestinian resistance and Occupation forces under Egyptian mediation, where IOF carried out daily incursions along the border.
In the same context, IOF continued to close Karem Abu Salem commercial crossing in the southern Gaza Strip for the sixth day in a row.
The Karem Abu Salem crossing is the sole commercial crossing through which goods, fuel and construction materials could be allowed to enter into the besieged Gaza Strip. The occupation authorities closed Abu Salem crossing each Friday and Saturday.
During the first three months of Gaza truce (November 22nd - February 22nd), Israeli Army have made 13 incursions into the Gaza strip. Four Palestinians have been killed and 91 Palestinians have been wounded and 40 Palestinian fishermen were arrested, in addition to bombing and confiscating several fishing boats.
The sources said that there are unusual movements of occupation military vehicles between Kissufim site and Farrahin gate.
This Israeli attack came in light of continued Israeli violation of the truce between Palestinian resistance and Occupation forces under Egyptian mediation, where IOF carried out daily incursions along the border.
In the same context, IOF continued to close Karem Abu Salem commercial crossing in the southern Gaza Strip for the sixth day in a row.
The Karem Abu Salem crossing is the sole commercial crossing through which goods, fuel and construction materials could be allowed to enter into the besieged Gaza Strip. The occupation authorities closed Abu Salem crossing each Friday and Saturday.
During the first three months of Gaza truce (November 22nd - February 22nd), Israeli Army have made 13 incursions into the Gaza strip. Four Palestinians have been killed and 91 Palestinians have been wounded and 40 Palestinian fishermen were arrested, in addition to bombing and confiscating several fishing boats.
2 mar 2013
IOF soldiers arrest two citizens in Hawara confrontations
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) nabbed two Palestinians during confrontations at the Hawara roadblock, south of Nablus, on Saturday morning.
The PIC reporter in the area said that a Palestinian man was hit with a teargas canister in his face while a number of other citizens were treated for breathing difficulty including minister of social affairs Majeda Al-Masri.
Eyewitnesses said that IOF soldiers chased young men in nearby fields after they closed the roads leading to the roadblock with stones and burnt tires.
The PIC reporter in the area said that a Palestinian man was hit with a teargas canister in his face while a number of other citizens were treated for breathing difficulty including minister of social affairs Majeda Al-Masri.
Eyewitnesses said that IOF soldiers chased young men in nearby fields after they closed the roads leading to the roadblock with stones and burnt tires.
Israeli police attack peaceful march in Beit Safafa, wound three Palestinians
Three Palestinians suffered injuries and nine others were detained when the Israeli occupation police suppressed a peaceful march organized by Beit Safafa villagers south of occupied Jerusalem. The march was organized to protest the Israeli plan to build a road for the settlers trisecting Beit Safafa village.
According to a press release issued by the villagers, all the residents performed the Friday prayers in the sit-in tent in the village and afterwards, they went on a march chanting slogans and carrying banners denouncing the Israeli plan and the annexation of their lands.
After the Israeli police showed up and started to quell the march, the young men responded and clashed with the troops who attacked the protestors with batons and stun grenades.
On the evening of the same day, the families of the nine Palestinian detainees rallied outside the Israeli police station in the industrial zone demanding the release of their sons immediately.
In a separate incident, different clashes broke out after the Friday prayers in many villages and towns around Jerusalem, the most violent took place at the northern entrance to Anata town, northeast of the holy city.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) also intercepted a march of bicycles and detained its young riders at the main entrance to Eizariya town.
The young bicyclists were planning to head to Qalandiya to protest the international marathon which was organized by the Israeli occupation municipal council in east Jerusalem.
The IOF also oppressed dozens of young men who gathered in Assammar land north of Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in order to go on a march in protest at organizing the marathon in east Jerusalem.
The IOF also prevented many young men from reaching Bab Al-Amoud area in the Old City of Jerusalem and subdued others who managed to get there.
In the same context, the youth of Jerusalem assembly staged on Friday a massive march entitled "Jerusalem is ours" in the ethnically-cleansed Qaluniya village west of the holy city to protest the launch of the marathon in the occupied city.
Director of the Aqsa Mosque Najeh Bakirat told the Palestinian information center (PIC) that holding such events in this village is aimed at creating bonds between the new generations and their ancestors who used to live here before the Israeli occupation of Jerusalem.
According to a press release issued by the villagers, all the residents performed the Friday prayers in the sit-in tent in the village and afterwards, they went on a march chanting slogans and carrying banners denouncing the Israeli plan and the annexation of their lands.
After the Israeli police showed up and started to quell the march, the young men responded and clashed with the troops who attacked the protestors with batons and stun grenades.
On the evening of the same day, the families of the nine Palestinian detainees rallied outside the Israeli police station in the industrial zone demanding the release of their sons immediately.
In a separate incident, different clashes broke out after the Friday prayers in many villages and towns around Jerusalem, the most violent took place at the northern entrance to Anata town, northeast of the holy city.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) also intercepted a march of bicycles and detained its young riders at the main entrance to Eizariya town.
The young bicyclists were planning to head to Qalandiya to protest the international marathon which was organized by the Israeli occupation municipal council in east Jerusalem.
The IOF also oppressed dozens of young men who gathered in Assammar land north of Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in order to go on a march in protest at organizing the marathon in east Jerusalem.
The IOF also prevented many young men from reaching Bab Al-Amoud area in the Old City of Jerusalem and subdued others who managed to get there.
In the same context, the youth of Jerusalem assembly staged on Friday a massive march entitled "Jerusalem is ours" in the ethnically-cleansed Qaluniya village west of the holy city to protest the launch of the marathon in the occupied city.
Director of the Aqsa Mosque Najeh Bakirat told the Palestinian information center (PIC) that holding such events in this village is aimed at creating bonds between the new generations and their ancestors who used to live here before the Israeli occupation of Jerusalem.
Palestinian media forum condemns IOF for targeting journalists
Jihad al-Qadi
Palestinian media forum has strongly condemned targeting journalists by the Israeli occupation forces, with live bullets and tear gas, while covering the West Bank's anti-settlement marches staged in solidarity with prisoners.
At least two journalists were wounded in the clashes that erupted on Friday near the Ofer prison to the west of Ramallah during the events that took place in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in the occupation jails.
The Forum said in a statement on Saturday that the photojournalist Jihad al-Qadi was shot in the abdomen with a live bullet, while he was covering the demonstration and confrontations.
Al-Qadi was taken to Ramallah hospital where he is said to be in a critical condition. He was operated on by doctors and had to have part of his liver removed.
Photojournalist Ali Abu Rahma, 22, was also wounded in the same day when a tear gas grenade hit him in his abdomen.
Dozens of civilians were injured as the Israeli forces have suppressed the weekly anti-wall march in Bil'in, western Ramallah.
During the events, the occupation soldiers targeted a vehicle of live broadcast belonging to Palestine TV with gas grenades in an attempt to disturb the live coverage of the occupation crimes against the peaceful marches.
Palestinian media forum said: "This assault confirms the occupation forces' systematic policy of targeting press crews, especially during coverage of the peaceful rallies, and the occupation's excessive use of force against marchers."
Palestinian media forum has strongly condemned targeting journalists by the Israeli occupation forces, with live bullets and tear gas, while covering the West Bank's anti-settlement marches staged in solidarity with prisoners.
At least two journalists were wounded in the clashes that erupted on Friday near the Ofer prison to the west of Ramallah during the events that took place in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in the occupation jails.
The Forum said in a statement on Saturday that the photojournalist Jihad al-Qadi was shot in the abdomen with a live bullet, while he was covering the demonstration and confrontations.
Al-Qadi was taken to Ramallah hospital where he is said to be in a critical condition. He was operated on by doctors and had to have part of his liver removed.
Photojournalist Ali Abu Rahma, 22, was also wounded in the same day when a tear gas grenade hit him in his abdomen.
Dozens of civilians were injured as the Israeli forces have suppressed the weekly anti-wall march in Bil'in, western Ramallah.
During the events, the occupation soldiers targeted a vehicle of live broadcast belonging to Palestine TV with gas grenades in an attempt to disturb the live coverage of the occupation crimes against the peaceful marches.
Palestinian media forum said: "This assault confirms the occupation forces' systematic policy of targeting press crews, especially during coverage of the peaceful rallies, and the occupation's excessive use of force against marchers."
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Violent clashes in different W. Bank areas following Friday prayers
The Palestinian angry rallies continued yesterday following the Friday prayers in different West Bank areas in protest at Israel's settlement activities and in solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners.
In Bethlehem, dozens of Palestinian young men took to the streets afternoon in support of the prisoners before clashes broke out between them and Israeli soldiers at the crossroads known as Al-Nashash. In Nablus city, hundreds of citizens responded to popular invitations and performed their Friday prayers near Hawara checkpoint to the south of the city in support of the prisoners. |
Palestinian national and Islamic figures in Arraba town near Jenin also participated in a massive protest following the Friday prayers in support of the Palestinian hunger strikers in Israeli jails.
The weekly-marches against the wall and settlement in different West Bank villages were also dedicated this Friday to advocating the cause of the Palestinian prisoners and the hunger strikers.
According to news reports, confrontations erupted between Palestinians and Israeli troops in different areas in Salfit town after the prayers.
Dozens of troops attacked the Palestinian villagers as they were performing their weekly prayers in the seized lands to the west of Salfit.
The Israeli occupation forces also closed the entrances to the villages of Bidya, Qarawat Bani Hassan, and Kafl Hares, and prevented many villagers from going to the annexed lands to join the congregation.
The villages of Masarah, Bil'in, and Kafr Qaddum also saw violent clashes with Israeli troops who used tear gas grenades and rubber bullets to subdue the protestors. Several injuries were reported among the protestors in these villages, and many others were arrested.
In a separate incident, many Palestinian citizens, including children, suffered tear gas suffocation after a large force of Israeli troops violently stormed Al-Aroub refugee camp north of Al-Khalil city.
A tear gas canister fell inside the house of Ismail Jawabra causing his three kids, one of them a newborn, to suffer severely from breathing problems as the invading troops hampered the access of ambulances to the camp to medically help the wounded.
The weekly-marches against the wall and settlement in different West Bank villages were also dedicated this Friday to advocating the cause of the Palestinian prisoners and the hunger strikers.
According to news reports, confrontations erupted between Palestinians and Israeli troops in different areas in Salfit town after the prayers.
Dozens of troops attacked the Palestinian villagers as they were performing their weekly prayers in the seized lands to the west of Salfit.
The Israeli occupation forces also closed the entrances to the villages of Bidya, Qarawat Bani Hassan, and Kafl Hares, and prevented many villagers from going to the annexed lands to join the congregation.
The villages of Masarah, Bil'in, and Kafr Qaddum also saw violent clashes with Israeli troops who used tear gas grenades and rubber bullets to subdue the protestors. Several injuries were reported among the protestors in these villages, and many others were arrested.
In a separate incident, many Palestinian citizens, including children, suffered tear gas suffocation after a large force of Israeli troops violently stormed Al-Aroub refugee camp north of Al-Khalil city.
A tear gas canister fell inside the house of Ismail Jawabra causing his three kids, one of them a newborn, to suffer severely from breathing problems as the invading troops hampered the access of ambulances to the camp to medically help the wounded.
1 mar 2013
IOF soldiers wound two Palestinians seriously
Jihad al-Qadi, a 23-year-old Palestinian photo-journalist, was seriously wounded Friday evening with a bullet that penetrated his abdomen during the clashes between the IOF troops and Palestinian demonstrators outside Ofer prison to south of Ramallah.
Palestinian medical sources in Ramallah told PIC reporter that Qadi was taken to hospital suffering a serious injury as the bullet went through his abdomen, tore his spleen and went out of his back and that he was undergoing surgery.
Another young Palestinian was wounded at the Qalandia roadblock with a bullet to the head. He was taken to Hadasa hospital.
At the time of writing this report the identity of the victim was not known.
Palestinian medical sources in Ramallah told PIC reporter that Qadi was taken to hospital suffering a serious injury as the bullet went through his abdomen, tore his spleen and went out of his back and that he was undergoing surgery.
Another young Palestinian was wounded at the Qalandia roadblock with a bullet to the head. He was taken to Hadasa hospital.
At the time of writing this report the identity of the victim was not known.
Six Palestinians wounded in Gaza in IOF fire
Three Palestinian people were wounded Friday morning, in the central Gaza Strip, as a result of IOF artillery fire while three others were wounded in the evening, in the northern Gaza Strip when IOF troops opened fire at them.
Dr. Ashraf al-Qudra, spokesman of the Health Ministry in Gaza, told PIC that IOF fired a number of artillery shells at farmers east of al-Buraij refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, wounding three of them.
He said that the wounded were taken to Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah and described their condition as moderate.
Dr. Qudra told PIC that three others were wounded Friday evening to the east of Abu Safeya neighbourhood near Beit Lahya in the northern Gaza Strip when IOF troops opened fire at them.
He added that the wounded were taken to Kamal Odwan hospital.
The IOF continues to breach the ceasefire agreed last November which was brokered by Egypt, wounding at least 80 Palestinians and killing four others.
Dr. Ashraf al-Qudra, spokesman of the Health Ministry in Gaza, told PIC that IOF fired a number of artillery shells at farmers east of al-Buraij refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, wounding three of them.
He said that the wounded were taken to Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah and described their condition as moderate.
Dr. Qudra told PIC that three others were wounded Friday evening to the east of Abu Safeya neighbourhood near Beit Lahya in the northern Gaza Strip when IOF troops opened fire at them.
He added that the wounded were taken to Kamal Odwan hospital.
The IOF continues to breach the ceasefire agreed last November which was brokered by Egypt, wounding at least 80 Palestinians and killing four others.
20 Palestinians injured in clashes near Ofer prison
More than 20 Palestinians were injured on Thursday by Israeli rubber bullets in clashes that erupted between citizens and the occupation forces in front of Ofer prison south of Ramallah. PIC's reporter said that the majority of injuries were caused by rubber bullets, while dozens suffered suffocation as the Israeli soldiers heavily fired tear gas grenades toward the protesters.
The occupations troops arrested three demonstrators and attacked one of them before arresting him and transferring him to Ofer prison.
Birzeit University students staged on Thursday afternoon a march from the University campus towards Ofer prison; in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. The occupation forces fired bullets towards the demonstrators.
The occupations troops arrested three demonstrators and attacked one of them before arresting him and transferring him to Ofer prison.
Birzeit University students staged on Thursday afternoon a march from the University campus towards Ofer prison; in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. The occupation forces fired bullets towards the demonstrators.
Clashes erupt in Ramallah and Nablus
Violent clashes between the IOF and Palestinian youth broke out on Thursday in both Ramallah and Nablus, causing suffocation cases among citizens due to firing tear gas bombs by IOF.
In Ramallah, students of Birzeit University have organized a march to Ofer prison in solidarity with the prisoners on hunger strike, where IOF fired tear gas intensively, injuring a number of them, eyewitnesses told PIC reporter.
The sources added that ordinary Palestinians and students have participated in the daily demonstrations near Ofer prison for the past 10 days.
Meanwhile, clashes broke out near Attara checkpoint north of Ramallah after IOF suppressed dozens of youths who were protesting the Israeli medical neglect policy against the prisoners.
In Nablus, clashes broke out on Thursday between Israeli forces and Jewish settlers from the Yitzhar settlement built on the territory of the village of Burin, south of the city, on the one hand and high school students on the other hand.
The clashes occurred when settlers attacked the village protected by IOF, pointing out that the village residents have confronted their attack, local sources confirmed.
They emphasized that the clashes continued at Yitzhar bypass, where IOF fired a barrage of tear gas and sound bombs towards the local Palestinians, no injuries were reported.
In Ramallah, students of Birzeit University have organized a march to Ofer prison in solidarity with the prisoners on hunger strike, where IOF fired tear gas intensively, injuring a number of them, eyewitnesses told PIC reporter.
The sources added that ordinary Palestinians and students have participated in the daily demonstrations near Ofer prison for the past 10 days.
Meanwhile, clashes broke out near Attara checkpoint north of Ramallah after IOF suppressed dozens of youths who were protesting the Israeli medical neglect policy against the prisoners.
In Nablus, clashes broke out on Thursday between Israeli forces and Jewish settlers from the Yitzhar settlement built on the territory of the village of Burin, south of the city, on the one hand and high school students on the other hand.
The clashes occurred when settlers attacked the village protected by IOF, pointing out that the village residents have confronted their attack, local sources confirmed.
They emphasized that the clashes continued at Yitzhar bypass, where IOF fired a barrage of tear gas and sound bombs towards the local Palestinians, no injuries were reported.