31 mar 2013
Israeli settler attack lands 80-year old farmer in hospital
A Palestinian elderly farmer who was attacked by a group of settlers while working his lands near Tulkarem Friday remains in the hospital and will likely require surgery, according to medical sources.
Hasan Barhoush, age 80, was working in his field in the village of Kafr al-Labad, as he has done for decades, when a group of settlers came out of Enav settlement and began to beat and kick him. He was taken to Thabit Hospital in Tulkarem, where he is being treated for multiple injuries.
Israeli settler attacks on unarmed Palestinians are frequent, and are rarely prosecuted. Two weeks ago a Palestinian man was badly beaten by an Israeli settlement security guard in the village of Susiya, in the southern West Bank.
Since that attack, settlers in the northern and southern West Bank have cut down more than 100 Palestinian olive trees, settlers near Nablus smashed the windows of Palestinian cars, and settlers began expanding a settlement near Tulkarem.
In addition, a new report has been released showing that Israel has allocated 99.3% of the land in the West Bank for settlement expansion, in direct violation of international laws, treaties and signed agreements with the Palestinians.
Earlier this month, a group of settlers attacked a Palestinian woman in Jerusalem, tearing off her head cover and shouting insults. In response, and Israeli officer posted on his Facebook page “It's a shame the Arab whore didn't die.”
No arrests have been made of any of the settlers who attacked Palestinians in the last month.
Hasan Barhoush, age 80, was working in his field in the village of Kafr al-Labad, as he has done for decades, when a group of settlers came out of Enav settlement and began to beat and kick him. He was taken to Thabit Hospital in Tulkarem, where he is being treated for multiple injuries.
Israeli settler attacks on unarmed Palestinians are frequent, and are rarely prosecuted. Two weeks ago a Palestinian man was badly beaten by an Israeli settlement security guard in the village of Susiya, in the southern West Bank.
Since that attack, settlers in the northern and southern West Bank have cut down more than 100 Palestinian olive trees, settlers near Nablus smashed the windows of Palestinian cars, and settlers began expanding a settlement near Tulkarem.
In addition, a new report has been released showing that Israel has allocated 99.3% of the land in the West Bank for settlement expansion, in direct violation of international laws, treaties and signed agreements with the Palestinians.
Earlier this month, a group of settlers attacked a Palestinian woman in Jerusalem, tearing off her head cover and shouting insults. In response, and Israeli officer posted on his Facebook page “It's a shame the Arab whore didn't die.”
No arrests have been made of any of the settlers who attacked Palestinians in the last month.
IOF soldiers patrol Jenin city, nearby villages
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) patrolled the city of Jenin at dawn Sunday and three nearby villages, local sources reported. They said that IOF soldiers in a number of army jeeps stormed the city and stationed at Marah suburb before combing Jaberiyat area and Sikka street.
Similar combing operations were reported in Maythalon, Sanur, and Jaba villages.
Locals reported on Saturday clashes between those forces and young men in Jaba, south of Jenin city, after storming it.
They said that the soldiers used teargas against the youths causing breathing problems to a number of citizens in nearby homes including women and children.
Similar combing operations were reported in Maythalon, Sanur, and Jaba villages.
Locals reported on Saturday clashes between those forces and young men in Jaba, south of Jenin city, after storming it.
They said that the soldiers used teargas against the youths causing breathing problems to a number of citizens in nearby homes including women and children.
Violent clashes in W. Bank as Palestinians mark 37th land day
Palestinians plant olive saplings on land day
Thousands of Palestinians in different areas of the West Bank and Jerusalem held marches and events to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the land day, amid sporadic clashes with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF). In Bethlehem city, clashes broke out near Rachel's Tomb military checkpoint between young men and Israeli troops. Several tear gas injuries were reported among the protestors.
Member of the popular committee against settlement Mohamed Berejih said in a press statement that "they came to the checkpoint that separates Bethlehem from the Palestinian capital Jerusalem in order to say to the occupation that they are still clinging to their land and will not give up their right to live in dignity and have self-determination."
For his part, Palestinian lawmaker Mustafa Al-Barghouthi said that the Palestinians in the West Bank and Jerusalem are experiencing today the same situation that has happened in the past in the 1948 occupied lands, stressing that their protests on the land day reflected national unity.
In a related context, the Palestinians in Khader town south of Bethelehm planted on the occasion of the land day about 1,000 olive seedlings, particularly in the Showshahla village that was ethnically cleansed by the Zionist Jews in 1967.
According to the Palestinian information center (PIC) reporter, violent clashes took place between young men and Israeli soldiers in Khader town during which more than 10 Palestinians suffered injuries.
One Israeli soldier was also wounded when a military jeep chased the protestors and suddenly overturned in the events.
In Ramallah, Palestinian young men clashed with Israeli troops at Qalandiya checkpoint north of Jerusalem after they started a march from Qalandiya refugee camp.
Palestinian and foreign activists along with Burin villagers were able to plant dozens of olive saplings in the settlement-torn village despite the intensive presence of Israeli troops around them.
Olive saplings were also planted in Bab Ashams village in east Jerusalem and the wall-separated village of Jayyous area in Qalqiliya.
The IOF also violently attacked a peaceful march held to celebrate the land day in Beit Ummar village north of Al-Khalil city, and detained and physically assaulted a press cameraman.
Thousands of Palestinians in different areas of the West Bank and Jerusalem held marches and events to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the land day, amid sporadic clashes with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF). In Bethlehem city, clashes broke out near Rachel's Tomb military checkpoint between young men and Israeli troops. Several tear gas injuries were reported among the protestors.
Member of the popular committee against settlement Mohamed Berejih said in a press statement that "they came to the checkpoint that separates Bethlehem from the Palestinian capital Jerusalem in order to say to the occupation that they are still clinging to their land and will not give up their right to live in dignity and have self-determination."
For his part, Palestinian lawmaker Mustafa Al-Barghouthi said that the Palestinians in the West Bank and Jerusalem are experiencing today the same situation that has happened in the past in the 1948 occupied lands, stressing that their protests on the land day reflected national unity.
In a related context, the Palestinians in Khader town south of Bethelehm planted on the occasion of the land day about 1,000 olive seedlings, particularly in the Showshahla village that was ethnically cleansed by the Zionist Jews in 1967.
According to the Palestinian information center (PIC) reporter, violent clashes took place between young men and Israeli soldiers in Khader town during which more than 10 Palestinians suffered injuries.
One Israeli soldier was also wounded when a military jeep chased the protestors and suddenly overturned in the events.
In Ramallah, Palestinian young men clashed with Israeli troops at Qalandiya checkpoint north of Jerusalem after they started a march from Qalandiya refugee camp.
Palestinian and foreign activists along with Burin villagers were able to plant dozens of olive saplings in the settlement-torn village despite the intensive presence of Israeli troops around them.
Olive saplings were also planted in Bab Ashams village in east Jerusalem and the wall-separated village of Jayyous area in Qalqiliya.
The IOF also violently attacked a peaceful march held to celebrate the land day in Beit Ummar village north of Al-Khalil city, and detained and physically assaulted a press cameraman.
Israeli forces assault worshipers, arrest 10 inside Aqsa
Tension prevailed in the holy Aqsa mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Sunday after Israeli occupation forces assaulted worshipers.
Local sources told the PIC that the Israeli soldiers escorted 250 Jewish settlers into the holy site and engaged worshipers in fistfights.
They said that the soldiers used Tasers in their attack, wounding a number of worshipers. They added that the soldiers detained ten worshipers in the mosque’s plazas.
Local sources told the PIC that the Israeli soldiers escorted 250 Jewish settlers into the holy site and engaged worshipers in fistfights.
They said that the soldiers used Tasers in their attack, wounding a number of worshipers. They added that the soldiers detained ten worshipers in the mosque’s plazas.
30 mar 2013
Israeli troops open fire at protesters as Palestinians mark Land Day
Clashes erupted Saturday between Palestinians and Israeli forces in the northern West Bank village of Jayyus east of Qalqiliya, witnesses said.
Eyewitnesses told Ma’an that hundreds of Palestinians gathered in agricultural lands west of Jayyus to plant trees commemorating Land Day before Israeli troops stormed the area.
The soldiers fired tear-gas canisters at the Palestinians who in return hurled stones at the soldiers. Dozens were hurt as they inhaled tear gas, according to onlookers.
An Israeli army spokeswoman said security forces were responding to rock-hurling, and she said two soldiers were lightly injured by rocks. She was unaware of any Palestinian casualties.
Israeli forces have deployed heavily across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since Friday preparing to disperse demonstrations in Palestinian cities and villages in commemoration of Land Day.
In Ramallah in the central West Bank, young Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces near Qalandiya checkpoint which separates Ramallah and Jerusalem.
A Ma’an reporter said Israeli soldiers heavily fired tear-gas canisters and rubber-coated bullets, hurting several Palestinians.
In Bethlehem, activists commemorated Land Day near Rachel's Tomb raising Palestinian flags. Lawmaker Mustafa Barghouthi, secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, joined the commemoration.
Land Day, Barghouthi said, should not be restricted to March 30, as “each day for our people is a land day during our battle with the occupation who steals our land and our future. The only way to respond to the plots against our land is by escalating popular resistance across homeland.”
Violent clashes erupted in al-Khader south of Bethlehem, where youths threw stones at Israeli soldiers, who fired tear gas and live ammunition.
Red Crescent medics said dozens from the town were injured and two people were hospitalized.
An Israeli military vehicle overturned in an alley of al-Khader while chasing protesters and a soldier was injured, witnesses said.
In the Gaza Strip Palestinians commemorated Land Day near Erez crossing in the northern area and in Rafah in the south.
A demonstrator was shot and injured by Israeli fire in Rafah, Israeli media reported citing Palestinian sources.
Speaking to a Ma'an reporter, Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said the Palestinians should count on resistance and stick to it until "all Palestine is liberated."
For his part, senior Islamic Jihad leader Khader Habib said "armed struggle is the means to liberate the Palestinian land."
Facts on the ground, he added, which the Israeli occupation is trying to impose, are unacceptable and the Palestinian people won't yield to that.
Walid al-Awad, a member of the politburo of the Palestinian People's Party, said the Palestinian people wouldn't accept land confiscation and Judaisation of Palestinian sites.
Meanwhile, member of the politburo of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Jamil Muzhir urged the international community to implement internationally approved resolutions.
Eyewitnesses told Ma’an that hundreds of Palestinians gathered in agricultural lands west of Jayyus to plant trees commemorating Land Day before Israeli troops stormed the area.
The soldiers fired tear-gas canisters at the Palestinians who in return hurled stones at the soldiers. Dozens were hurt as they inhaled tear gas, according to onlookers.
An Israeli army spokeswoman said security forces were responding to rock-hurling, and she said two soldiers were lightly injured by rocks. She was unaware of any Palestinian casualties.
Israeli forces have deployed heavily across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since Friday preparing to disperse demonstrations in Palestinian cities and villages in commemoration of Land Day.
In Ramallah in the central West Bank, young Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces near Qalandiya checkpoint which separates Ramallah and Jerusalem.
A Ma’an reporter said Israeli soldiers heavily fired tear-gas canisters and rubber-coated bullets, hurting several Palestinians.
In Bethlehem, activists commemorated Land Day near Rachel's Tomb raising Palestinian flags. Lawmaker Mustafa Barghouthi, secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, joined the commemoration.
Land Day, Barghouthi said, should not be restricted to March 30, as “each day for our people is a land day during our battle with the occupation who steals our land and our future. The only way to respond to the plots against our land is by escalating popular resistance across homeland.”
Violent clashes erupted in al-Khader south of Bethlehem, where youths threw stones at Israeli soldiers, who fired tear gas and live ammunition.
Red Crescent medics said dozens from the town were injured and two people were hospitalized.
An Israeli military vehicle overturned in an alley of al-Khader while chasing protesters and a soldier was injured, witnesses said.
In the Gaza Strip Palestinians commemorated Land Day near Erez crossing in the northern area and in Rafah in the south.
A demonstrator was shot and injured by Israeli fire in Rafah, Israeli media reported citing Palestinian sources.
Speaking to a Ma'an reporter, Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said the Palestinians should count on resistance and stick to it until "all Palestine is liberated."
For his part, senior Islamic Jihad leader Khader Habib said "armed struggle is the means to liberate the Palestinian land."
Facts on the ground, he added, which the Israeli occupation is trying to impose, are unacceptable and the Palestinian people won't yield to that.
Walid al-Awad, a member of the politburo of the Palestinian People's Party, said the Palestinian people wouldn't accept land confiscation and Judaisation of Palestinian sites.
Meanwhile, member of the politburo of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Jamil Muzhir urged the international community to implement internationally approved resolutions.
IOF soldiers quell Land Day marches in Al-Khalil villages
A number of Palestinian civilians were injured on Saturday after the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) violently quelled peaceful marches in two Al-Khalil villages to commemorate Land Day. Yousef Abu Mariya, an activist in Beit Ummar village to the north of Al-Khalil, told the PIC that a number of citizens were treated for suffocation while others were bruised.
He said that IOF soldiers fired teargas canisters and metal bullets at the demonstration and beat up participants using batons.
Abu Mariya said that the soldiers arrested Abed Hashlamon, a journalist, while a number of activists were wounded.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC that IOF soldiers quelled another march to the east of Yatta village to commemorate Land Day and to protest the Israeli occupation authorities’ settlement policy.
They said that large numbers of IOF soldiers encircled the marchers, who were hoisting photos and posters against the settlement drive and Israeli racist practices against Palestinian farmers and land owners.
He said that IOF soldiers fired teargas canisters and metal bullets at the demonstration and beat up participants using batons.
Abu Mariya said that the soldiers arrested Abed Hashlamon, a journalist, while a number of activists were wounded.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC that IOF soldiers quelled another march to the east of Yatta village to commemorate Land Day and to protest the Israeli occupation authorities’ settlement policy.
They said that large numbers of IOF soldiers encircled the marchers, who were hoisting photos and posters against the settlement drive and Israeli racist practices against Palestinian farmers and land owners.
Israeli forces attack Palestinian protesters on Land Day
Palestinians take part in a rally marking Land Day in Beit Hanun in the northern Gaza Strip on March 30, 2013
Israeli forces have attacked Palestinian demonstrators in the occupied West Bank and Gaza on the 37th anniversary of Land Day, injuring dozens of protesters.
Clashes broke out in the village of Jayyus on Saturday after Israeli troops fired teargas canisters at hundreds of Palestinians who wanted to plant trees in agricultural lands in commemoration of Land Day. Several people were injured in the attack.
Similar scuffles erupted at Qalandiya checkpoint in the West Bank city of Ramallah, where Israeli forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters. Several protesters were also wounded in the incident.
March 30 is commemorated every year because of a deadly incident on that day in 1976 in which Israeli troops killed six Palestinians during a protest against the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian lands.
Palestinian activists also marched on the Israeli apartheid barrier. A similar rally was held in the town of Sakhnin.
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip also commemorated the annual event near the Erez crossing and the city of Beit Hanun in the north, while in Khan Yunis they planted olive trees.
In Rafah, in the south of the strip, more than 500 Palestinians participated in a rally during which Israeli forces fired tear gas and injured several people.
During the 2012 Land Day protests one person was killed and more than two dozen others were wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on demonstrators in the northern Gaza Strip.
On the same day in the West Bank, Israeli forces beat up a crowd of peaceful demonstrators in al-Quds (Jerusalem) and arrested a number of protesters. Israeli police also fired rubber bullets, and teargas, and used stun grenades to disperse the protesters.
Israeli forces have attacked Palestinian demonstrators in the occupied West Bank and Gaza on the 37th anniversary of Land Day, injuring dozens of protesters.
Clashes broke out in the village of Jayyus on Saturday after Israeli troops fired teargas canisters at hundreds of Palestinians who wanted to plant trees in agricultural lands in commemoration of Land Day. Several people were injured in the attack.
Similar scuffles erupted at Qalandiya checkpoint in the West Bank city of Ramallah, where Israeli forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters. Several protesters were also wounded in the incident.
March 30 is commemorated every year because of a deadly incident on that day in 1976 in which Israeli troops killed six Palestinians during a protest against the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian lands.
Palestinian activists also marched on the Israeli apartheid barrier. A similar rally was held in the town of Sakhnin.
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip also commemorated the annual event near the Erez crossing and the city of Beit Hanun in the north, while in Khan Yunis they planted olive trees.
In Rafah, in the south of the strip, more than 500 Palestinians participated in a rally during which Israeli forces fired tear gas and injured several people.
During the 2012 Land Day protests one person was killed and more than two dozen others were wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on demonstrators in the northern Gaza Strip.
On the same day in the West Bank, Israeli forces beat up a crowd of peaceful demonstrators in al-Quds (Jerusalem) and arrested a number of protesters. Israeli police also fired rubber bullets, and teargas, and used stun grenades to disperse the protesters.
29 mar 2013
Clashes in Hebron as Israel boosts security for Land Day
Israeli soldiers try to arrest a "Land Day" demonstrator south of the West Bank city of Hebron on March 29, 2013
Palestinians and Israeli forces clashed in the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday as Israel deployed significant security reinforcements ahead of a day of demonstrations.
Palestinian security forces in Hebron said that hundreds of people took part in two demonstrations, one inside the city and one south of it, and threw stones at Israeli security forces who responded with tear gas and dyed water.
An Israeli military spokeswoman told AFP that "150 Palestinians threw stones at the forces, who responded with riot dispersal means."
Both sides said there were no arrests or injuries.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces broke up a rally south of Hebron demanding that a main road connecting several villages be reopened.
Israel shut down a road connecting Hebron, Adh-Dhahiriya, As-Samu, Dura and al-Fawwar refugee camp 12 years ago.
A Palestinian teenager was hit by a tear gas canister during the clashes and dozens of local and international activists were injured by heavy tear gas fire.
Demonstrators chanted slogans commemorating Land Day and supporting Palestinian prisoners, spokesman for a local committee in south Hebron Ratib al-Jabour told Ma'an.
Weekly demonstrations also took place near Bilin and Nilin. An 80-year-old international activist was injured in Bilin after being shot in the hand by a rubber-coated bullet, while other protesters suffered tear gas inhalation, locals said.
In Jerusalem, some 5,000 Palestinians participated in Friday prayers.
Six people were injured trying to access the al-Aqsa mosque, a Ma'an reporter said. Jamal Kabaja, 54, and his son Muhammad, 18, were evacuated to hospital after Israeli forces assaulted them en route to the mosque compound.
Palestinians and Israeli forces clashed in the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday as Israel deployed significant security reinforcements ahead of a day of demonstrations.
Palestinian security forces in Hebron said that hundreds of people took part in two demonstrations, one inside the city and one south of it, and threw stones at Israeli security forces who responded with tear gas and dyed water.
An Israeli military spokeswoman told AFP that "150 Palestinians threw stones at the forces, who responded with riot dispersal means."
Both sides said there were no arrests or injuries.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces broke up a rally south of Hebron demanding that a main road connecting several villages be reopened.
Israel shut down a road connecting Hebron, Adh-Dhahiriya, As-Samu, Dura and al-Fawwar refugee camp 12 years ago.
A Palestinian teenager was hit by a tear gas canister during the clashes and dozens of local and international activists were injured by heavy tear gas fire.
Demonstrators chanted slogans commemorating Land Day and supporting Palestinian prisoners, spokesman for a local committee in south Hebron Ratib al-Jabour told Ma'an.
Weekly demonstrations also took place near Bilin and Nilin. An 80-year-old international activist was injured in Bilin after being shot in the hand by a rubber-coated bullet, while other protesters suffered tear gas inhalation, locals said.
In Jerusalem, some 5,000 Palestinians participated in Friday prayers.
Six people were injured trying to access the al-Aqsa mosque, a Ma'an reporter said. Jamal Kabaja, 54, and his son Muhammad, 18, were evacuated to hospital after Israeli forces assaulted them en route to the mosque compound.
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Medics told Ma'an that a steel police barrier fell over and fractured a man's finger. Another person suffered a dislocated knee after being hit by Israeli police clubs and a man was hit in the chest and evacuated to hospital, medics added.
An elderly man suffered fractures to his pelvis and leg after an Israeli policeman on a horse pushed him while walking to the mosque compound, witnesses said. |
Palestinian journalist Muhammad Abu Sneineh, 22, was arrested by Israeli forces near Jerusalem's Chain Gate.
Earlier, thousands of police reinforcements were deployed in Jerusalem "following information that groups of Palestinians were ready to engage in violent demonstrations" during Land Day commemorations on Saturday, Israeli police spokeswoman Luba Samri said.
Earlier, thousands of police reinforcements were deployed in Jerusalem "following information that groups of Palestinians were ready to engage in violent demonstrations" during Land Day commemorations on Saturday, Israeli police spokeswoman Luba Samri said.
The annual demonstration marks the deaths of six Palestinian protesters at the hands of Israeli police and troops during mass protests in 1976 against plans to confiscate Arab land in Galilee.
Samri said that security had also been strengthened at the main checkpoints between annexed east Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank.
Earlier, thousands of police reinforcements were deployed in Jerusalem "following information that groups of Palestinians were ready to engage in violent demonstrations" during Land Day commemorations on Saturday, Israeli police spokeswoman Luba Samri said.
Earlier, thousands of police reinforcements were deployed in Jerusalem "following information that groups of Palestinians were ready to engage in violent demonstrations" during Land Day commemorations on Saturday, Israeli police spokeswoman Luba Samri said.
The annual demonstration marks the deaths of six Palestinian protesters at the hands of Israeli police and troops during mass protests in 1976 against plans to confiscate Arab land in Galilee.
Samri said that security had also been strengthened at the main checkpoints between annexed east Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank.
Six Injured, Reporter Kidnapped, By The Army In Jerusalem
Palestinian medical sources reported that six Palestinians, including an elderly man, have been injured, and one reporter has been kidnapped, after Israeli soldiers attacked Muslim worshipers who tried to enter the Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, to participate on Friday prayers.
The Maan News Agency reported that the Israeli army and police prevented Palestinian men who are 48 years old or less from entering the mosque.
Medical sources reported that resident Jamal Kabajna, 54, suffered various cuts and bruises in his head, while his son Mohammad, 18, suffered various cuts and bruises in addition to fractures in his left arm and right leg; both were moved to a local Palestinian hospital.
Also, resident Mahmoud Abed Abu Nee’, 81, suffered a fracture in his foot and a fracture in his pelvis after a number of soldiers pushed him around and threw him onto the ground.
Three more Palestinians were injured after Israeli policemen attacked them with batons near one of the gates of the Al-Aqsa mosque.
Waleed Feerawy, a medic working for the Palestinian Medical Relief, stated that three Palestinians have been injured after being violently attacked by the police, and that one of them lost a finger after a police barrier fell on his hand.
Another Palestinian suffered a dislocated knee after being beaten by the army, while another resident was injured in his chest; all were hospitalized for treatment.
Furthermore, a cameraman identified as Mohammad Al-Fateh Abu Sneina, 22, was kidnaped and was moved to an interrogation facility.
Dozens of Policemen have been deployed in different parts of occupied Jerusalem, especially the Old City and the Al-Aqsa Mosque area, stopped and interrogated dozens of Palestinian youths while inspecting their ID cards, and prevented all Palestinian below the age of 50 from entering the mosque.
Thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers in the streets of the Old City, especially near Bab Al-Amoud, Wad Al-Joz, and several other areas, and took pictures of dozens of residents.
80-year-old activist injured in Bilin rally, witnesses say
An 80-year-old activist was injured during a protest on Friday to commemorate Land Day in the village of Bilin, locals said.
The international solidarity activist was shot in the hand by a rubber-coated bullet, while other protesters suffered tear gas inhalation.
The rally was to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the deaths of six Palestinian protesters shot dead by Israeli police and troops during mass demonstrations in 1976 against plans to confiscate Arab land in Galilee.
Israeli soldiers fired tear gas, rubber bullets, and foul-smelling liquids at demonstrators and chased villagers through olive fields, witnesses said.
Locals were joined by Israel and international activists, who raised Palestinian flags and chanted slogans to support Palestine.
The Maan News Agency reported that the Israeli army and police prevented Palestinian men who are 48 years old or less from entering the mosque.
Medical sources reported that resident Jamal Kabajna, 54, suffered various cuts and bruises in his head, while his son Mohammad, 18, suffered various cuts and bruises in addition to fractures in his left arm and right leg; both were moved to a local Palestinian hospital.
Also, resident Mahmoud Abed Abu Nee’, 81, suffered a fracture in his foot and a fracture in his pelvis after a number of soldiers pushed him around and threw him onto the ground.
Three more Palestinians were injured after Israeli policemen attacked them with batons near one of the gates of the Al-Aqsa mosque.
Waleed Feerawy, a medic working for the Palestinian Medical Relief, stated that three Palestinians have been injured after being violently attacked by the police, and that one of them lost a finger after a police barrier fell on his hand.
Another Palestinian suffered a dislocated knee after being beaten by the army, while another resident was injured in his chest; all were hospitalized for treatment.
Furthermore, a cameraman identified as Mohammad Al-Fateh Abu Sneina, 22, was kidnaped and was moved to an interrogation facility.
Dozens of Policemen have been deployed in different parts of occupied Jerusalem, especially the Old City and the Al-Aqsa Mosque area, stopped and interrogated dozens of Palestinian youths while inspecting their ID cards, and prevented all Palestinian below the age of 50 from entering the mosque.
Thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers in the streets of the Old City, especially near Bab Al-Amoud, Wad Al-Joz, and several other areas, and took pictures of dozens of residents.
80-year-old activist injured in Bilin rally, witnesses say
An 80-year-old activist was injured during a protest on Friday to commemorate Land Day in the village of Bilin, locals said.
The international solidarity activist was shot in the hand by a rubber-coated bullet, while other protesters suffered tear gas inhalation.
The rally was to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the deaths of six Palestinian protesters shot dead by Israeli police and troops during mass demonstrations in 1976 against plans to confiscate Arab land in Galilee.
Israeli soldiers fired tear gas, rubber bullets, and foul-smelling liquids at demonstrators and chased villagers through olive fields, witnesses said.
Locals were joined by Israel and international activists, who raised Palestinian flags and chanted slogans to support Palestine.
28 mar 2013
IOF soldiers occupy two Palestinian homes in Al-Khalil village
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) broke into two homes near the entrance to Bani Naim village, Al-Khalil province, and turned them into military watchtowers. Palestinian security sources said that the soldiers burst into the homes of Jabari and Shabana families and occupied their rooftops.
They said that the soldiers hoisted the Israeli flag on both houses and turned them into a military position to monitor the area, adding that the soldiers prevented families in both houses from leaving them.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers set up roadblocks at the western entrance to Al-Khalil and the entrance to Halhoul village and searched passing vehicles and citizens.
They said that the soldiers hoisted the Israeli flag on both houses and turned them into a military position to monitor the area, adding that the soldiers prevented families in both houses from leaving them.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers set up roadblocks at the western entrance to Al-Khalil and the entrance to Halhoul village and searched passing vehicles and citizens.
IOF soldiers raid central Gaza
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided central Gaza Strip on Thursday morning and bulldozed agricultural land.
A field observer said that the soldiers stormed east of Maghazi refugee camp escorting two military bulldozers and opened intermittent firing at nearby fields.
The incursion is the latest in a series of violations of the calm agreement concluded with Palestinian resistance in Gaza back in November 2012 under Egyptian patronage. The agreement has been practically nullified by the IOF soldiers that daily violate articles of that accord.
A field observer said that the soldiers stormed east of Maghazi refugee camp escorting two military bulldozers and opened intermittent firing at nearby fields.
The incursion is the latest in a series of violations of the calm agreement concluded with Palestinian resistance in Gaza back in November 2012 under Egyptian patronage. The agreement has been practically nullified by the IOF soldiers that daily violate articles of that accord.
Palestinian child among five injured in IOF shooting of protestors
Five Palestinian citizens including a 15-year-old child were wounded in confrontations with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in downtown Al-Khalil on Wednesday. Sources at the ambulance and emergency department in Al-Khalil said that the boy Yousef Abu Aisha was hit with a rubber bullet in the head.
They said that the child was rushed to hospital after suffering a seizure and fainting, adding that the four other young men were also hit with rubber bullets.
IOF soldiers had sealed off Beersheba street in central Al-Khalil to allow Jewish settlers visit a cemetery and offer Talmudic rituals at the grave of what they call Anta’il Bin Qanz for “blessing”.
Palestinian young men threw stones and empty bottles at the settlers prompting IOF soldiers to intervene and fire rubber bullets at the youths.
They said that the child was rushed to hospital after suffering a seizure and fainting, adding that the four other young men were also hit with rubber bullets.
IOF soldiers had sealed off Beersheba street in central Al-Khalil to allow Jewish settlers visit a cemetery and offer Talmudic rituals at the grave of what they call Anta’il Bin Qanz for “blessing”.
Palestinian young men threw stones and empty bottles at the settlers prompting IOF soldiers to intervene and fire rubber bullets at the youths.
27 mar 2013
Students suffer breathing problems in IOF quelling of funeral
A number of girl students suffered breathing difficulty in north of Al-Khalil on Tuesday when Israeli occupation forces (IOF) fired teargas at a funeral procession.
Activist Yousef Aby Mariya told the PIC that IOF soldiers stormed the village of Beit Ummar, north of Al-Khalil, near a cemetery and fired teargas grenades at a funeral procession.
He said that some of those grenades fell into a nearby school for girls, adding that a number of students were treated for gas inhalation.
Local sources in Al-Khalil city said that IOF soldiers arrested a young man without giving any reason for the detention.
Eyewitnesses in Bab Al-Zawiya suburb in Al-Khalil city said that IOF soldiers opened heavy fire but without knowing at what target was the soldiers shooting.
Activist Yousef Aby Mariya told the PIC that IOF soldiers stormed the village of Beit Ummar, north of Al-Khalil, near a cemetery and fired teargas grenades at a funeral procession.
He said that some of those grenades fell into a nearby school for girls, adding that a number of students were treated for gas inhalation.
Local sources in Al-Khalil city said that IOF soldiers arrested a young man without giving any reason for the detention.
Eyewitnesses in Bab Al-Zawiya suburb in Al-Khalil city said that IOF soldiers opened heavy fire but without knowing at what target was the soldiers shooting.
26 mar 2013
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Israel gets Turkey on board to destroy Syria: Dr. Kevin Barrett
A political analyst tells Press TV that the real reason that Israel wants to make friends with Turkey is to get Turkey fully on board with the Israeli plan to destroy Syria. The comments came after Israeli President Shimon Peres said Israel has a thousand reasons to be friends with Turkey, expressing his satisfaction with the resumption of relations with Ankara. Peres stated that somehow both Israel and Turkey "wanted to put an end to this misunderstanding and return to the good relations that have existed between Turkey and ourselves for many good years." Press TV has conducted an interview with Dr. Kevin Barrett, author and political commentator, to further discuss the issue. |
Israeli Soldiers Open Fire toward Palestinian Houses, East of Khan Younes
local sources revealed that an Israeli military jeep, stationed near the eastern borders of Khan Younes city, south of the Gaza Strip opened fire toward Palestinian houses.
No injuries were reported. Israeli forces continue to breach the truce signed between Israel and Palestinian fractions under Egyptian auspices. The last breach was banning Palestinian boats from travelling six nautical miles from the coast.
It's worth mentioning that fishermen have been allowed to fish up to six nautical miles after a November 21 truce ended Israel's eight-day assault on Gaza that killed over 143 Palestinians.
No injuries were reported. Israeli forces continue to breach the truce signed between Israel and Palestinian fractions under Egyptian auspices. The last breach was banning Palestinian boats from travelling six nautical miles from the coast.
It's worth mentioning that fishermen have been allowed to fish up to six nautical miles after a November 21 truce ended Israel's eight-day assault on Gaza that killed over 143 Palestinians.
During Funeral Procession, Army Fires Gas Bombs At School Students In Hebron
Palestinian medical sources reported that several female school students have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation after Israeli soldiers fired gas bombs at them as they participated a funeral north of Hebron city, in the southern part of the occupied Palestinian West Bank.
Local sources reported that the army invaded Hebron from an area close to the graveyard while the Palestinians were holding a funeral procession to a deceased Palestinian, and fired several gas bombs. A number of students have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Also in Hebron, the army kidnapped one Palestinian, identified as Amro Jaber, east of Hebron and took him to a nearby interrogation facility.
The soldiers also installed several roadblocks leading to different Palestinian towns near Hebron, stopped dozens of vehicles and inspected the ID cards of dozens of Palestinians.
In related news, soldiers fired several rounds of live ammunition in Bab Al-Zawiya area, in the center of Hebron City.
Local sources reported that it remains unclear why the army opened fire as no clashes or confrontations were taking place in the area before or during the incident.
Local sources reported that the army invaded Hebron from an area close to the graveyard while the Palestinians were holding a funeral procession to a deceased Palestinian, and fired several gas bombs. A number of students have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Also in Hebron, the army kidnapped one Palestinian, identified as Amro Jaber, east of Hebron and took him to a nearby interrogation facility.
The soldiers also installed several roadblocks leading to different Palestinian towns near Hebron, stopped dozens of vehicles and inspected the ID cards of dozens of Palestinians.
In related news, soldiers fired several rounds of live ammunition in Bab Al-Zawiya area, in the center of Hebron City.
Local sources reported that it remains unclear why the army opened fire as no clashes or confrontations were taking place in the area before or during the incident.
IOF troops fire at southern Gaza
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) fired at Palestinian land to the east of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, on Tuesday morning.
A field observer said that IOF soldiers in an army jeep mounted a hilltop to the east of Sreij gate east of Khan Younis and opened fired at Palestinian farmland.
No casualties were reported by medical sources.
The shooting comes as the latest in a series of violations of the calm agreement in Gaza, which was practically cancelled by the IOF that tightened its blockade of the Strip.
A field observer said that IOF soldiers in an army jeep mounted a hilltop to the east of Sreij gate east of Khan Younis and opened fired at Palestinian farmland.
No casualties were reported by medical sources.
The shooting comes as the latest in a series of violations of the calm agreement in Gaza, which was practically cancelled by the IOF that tightened its blockade of the Strip.
IOF soldiers positioned in vicinity of Yabad school beat up citizens
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) set up a roadblock in the vicinity of a secondary school for boys in Yabad village, south of Jenin, on Tuesday morning. Local sources said that the soldiers were provoking students and obstructing movement of civilians.
They said that soldiers manning the barrier, at the main entrance to Yabad, were searching all passing vehicles and questioning citizens, which created a traffic jam.
Locals said that the soldiers detained a vehicle and ordered all its four passengers out and beat them up.
They said that soldiers manning the barrier, at the main entrance to Yabad, were searching all passing vehicles and questioning citizens, which created a traffic jam.
Locals said that the soldiers detained a vehicle and ordered all its four passengers out and beat them up.
24 mar 2013
Jihad movement calls on Egypt to pressure occupation to abide by ceasefire
The Islamic Jihad movement called on Egypt, the mediator of the truce agreement between the Palestinian resistance in Gaza and the Israeli occupation, to pressure the Israeli authorities to implement the agreement's terms, which ended the last Israeli aggression on Gaza in November.
Sheikh Khader Habib, a leader in the movement, said in a press statement that the Israeli decision to the limit down the fishing area in Gaza Sea from six to three miles is a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Habib considered the Israeli decision as a systematic policy to drive fishermen further from them and establish new boundaries for the siege, urging the Egyptian mediator to pressure the occupation to commit to the terms of the truce.
In related matter, Palestinian fishermen confirmed that the Israeli forces forced them on Saturday morning to pull back to three miles after reducing the fishing area.
Nizar Ayyash, head of the Gaza fishermen's syndicate, said that the occupation forces implemented its decision to reduce the fishing area from six to three miles, where they fired toward the Palestinian fishermen in total violation of the truce agreement which had expanded the three-nautical mile fishing limit imposed by Israeli occupation, as part of its naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, to six nautical miles.
The occupation forces announced that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon agreed to reduce the permitted fishing zone in the Sea of Gaza to three miles instead of six.
This comes after an Israeli promise to Turkey to lift the siege on the Gaza Strip, after its apology for its crime against the Turkish Marmara ship.
Sheikh Khader Habib, a leader in the movement, said in a press statement that the Israeli decision to the limit down the fishing area in Gaza Sea from six to three miles is a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Habib considered the Israeli decision as a systematic policy to drive fishermen further from them and establish new boundaries for the siege, urging the Egyptian mediator to pressure the occupation to commit to the terms of the truce.
In related matter, Palestinian fishermen confirmed that the Israeli forces forced them on Saturday morning to pull back to three miles after reducing the fishing area.
Nizar Ayyash, head of the Gaza fishermen's syndicate, said that the occupation forces implemented its decision to reduce the fishing area from six to three miles, where they fired toward the Palestinian fishermen in total violation of the truce agreement which had expanded the three-nautical mile fishing limit imposed by Israeli occupation, as part of its naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, to six nautical miles.
The occupation forces announced that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon agreed to reduce the permitted fishing zone in the Sea of Gaza to three miles instead of six.
This comes after an Israeli promise to Turkey to lift the siege on the Gaza Strip, after its apology for its crime against the Turkish Marmara ship.
Israeli forces fire rockets at Syrian army near Golan Heights
Israeli forces have fire rockets at the Syrian army across from the occupied Golan Heights, an Israeli military official says.
The Israeli military said its troops were fired upon in the Golan Heights on Sunday.
The Israeli soldiers responded with “accurate fire toward the Syrian post from which they were fired upon,” said an Israeli military spokesman speaking on condition of anonymity, Xinhua news agency reported.
Earlier on the day, Israel’s new Minister for Military Affairs Moshe Yaalon warned through a statement that Tel Aviv will hit back at Syria “immediately” if any gunfire targets the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Israel seized the Golan from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War and annexed it in 1981, in a move never recognized by the international community.
The Israeli military said its troops were fired upon in the Golan Heights on Sunday.
The Israeli soldiers responded with “accurate fire toward the Syrian post from which they were fired upon,” said an Israeli military spokesman speaking on condition of anonymity, Xinhua news agency reported.
Earlier on the day, Israel’s new Minister for Military Affairs Moshe Yaalon warned through a statement that Tel Aviv will hit back at Syria “immediately” if any gunfire targets the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Israel seized the Golan from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War and annexed it in 1981, in a move never recognized by the international community.
23 mar 2013
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Man shot in the face with teargas canister at Hagai roadblock demonstration
Demonstrator Ameen Bayed, one of the wounded
The weekly Friday demonstration at the Hagai roadblock was attacked by the Israeli military less than one minute after participants started walking down the road. A soldier shot a metal teargas canister directly into the demonstration and hit Ameen Bayed in his face, breaking his right cheekbone and damaging his teeth. He required surgery in a hospital in Hebron city. The video shows the moment at which he was hit (At 0.42). During the demonstration, soldiers fired large amounts of tear gas directly at demonstrators – against the Israeli army’s own regulations, which state that gas canisters must be fired into the air, not straight forwards. |
Tear gas canisters can be deadly – Mustafa Tamimi of Nabi Saleh was killed when a soldier shot him in the face with a tear gas canister in 2011.
49 year old Bayed, from Al Fawar camp, was participating in the weekly action calling for freedom of movement and for the opening of the main road connecting Hebron with its southern villages and towns. The closure of this road 12 years ago makes the Palestinian residents of these villages travel an additional 12km to reach their destinations in the city.
Two Jerusalemites seriously wounded in clashes with Israeli soldiers
Two Jerusalemite citizens were seriously wounded afternoon Friday during clashing with Israeli occupation forces in Enata village, north of occupied Jerusalem.
Local and medical sources said that a young man was hit with a live bullet in his abdomen and was in serious condition while the other was hit also with a live bullet in his pelvis and his condition was critical.
They said that other youths were injured with rubber-coated bullets while a number of young men were treated for teargas inhalation.
The confrontations erupted after IOF soldiers burst into the village afternoon Friday and fired live and rubber bullets in addition to gas canisters at the inhabitants.
49 year old Bayed, from Al Fawar camp, was participating in the weekly action calling for freedom of movement and for the opening of the main road connecting Hebron with its southern villages and towns. The closure of this road 12 years ago makes the Palestinian residents of these villages travel an additional 12km to reach their destinations in the city.
Two Jerusalemites seriously wounded in clashes with Israeli soldiers
Two Jerusalemite citizens were seriously wounded afternoon Friday during clashing with Israeli occupation forces in Enata village, north of occupied Jerusalem.
Local and medical sources said that a young man was hit with a live bullet in his abdomen and was in serious condition while the other was hit also with a live bullet in his pelvis and his condition was critical.
They said that other youths were injured with rubber-coated bullets while a number of young men were treated for teargas inhalation.
The confrontations erupted after IOF soldiers burst into the village afternoon Friday and fired live and rubber bullets in addition to gas canisters at the inhabitants.
IOA reduces area of fishing in violation of calm agreement
Hamas movement lashed out at the Israeli occupation authorities for reducing the area of fishing off the coast of Gaza Strip to three nautical miles. Dr. Sami Abu Zuhri, a Hamas spokesman, urged the Egyptian leadership to assume its responsibility vis-à-vis that violation in its capacity as the patron of the calm agreement.
Abu Zuhri held the IOA fully responsible for that decision and its repercussions after the calm agreement had allowed fisherman in Gaza to fish in an area of six nautical miles off the coasts of the enclave.
The IOA decided to reduce the area of fishing and to close Karm Abu Salem commercial crossing in response to the alleged firing of two local rockets from Gaza into 1948 occupied Palestinian land.
Abu Zuhri held the IOA fully responsible for that decision and its repercussions after the calm agreement had allowed fisherman in Gaza to fish in an area of six nautical miles off the coasts of the enclave.
The IOA decided to reduce the area of fishing and to close Karm Abu Salem commercial crossing in response to the alleged firing of two local rockets from Gaza into 1948 occupied Palestinian land.
22 mar 2013
New York Times: Israeli Iron Dome failed in the recent war on Gaza
The American New York Times newspaper reported that some American weapons experts started raising doubts about the efficiency of Israel’s Iron Dome system, used in the recent war on Gaza.
The paper stated in a report published on Thursday that "a growing chorus of weapons experts in the United States and in Israel say their studies — based largely on analyses of hits and misses captured on video — suggest that Iron Dome destroyed no more than 40 percent of incoming warheads and perhaps far fewer."
Israeli officials initially claimed success rates of the Iron Dome up to 90 percent. However the New York Times quoted weapons expert Philip E. Coyle III as saying that “no military system is 90 percent effective".
For his part; American weapons expert Richard Lloyd told the Times he is doubting the efficacy of the Iron Dome system to drop and intercept Palestinian rockets during the recent war on Gaza.
He says that his own analyses show a success rate of only between 30 and 40 percent.
For the remaining targets, he judges that the interceptor was either badly aligned or too far away, at best leaving the rockets wounded or thrown off course.
The paper stated in a report published on Thursday that "a growing chorus of weapons experts in the United States and in Israel say their studies — based largely on analyses of hits and misses captured on video — suggest that Iron Dome destroyed no more than 40 percent of incoming warheads and perhaps far fewer."
Israeli officials initially claimed success rates of the Iron Dome up to 90 percent. However the New York Times quoted weapons expert Philip E. Coyle III as saying that “no military system is 90 percent effective".
For his part; American weapons expert Richard Lloyd told the Times he is doubting the efficacy of the Iron Dome system to drop and intercept Palestinian rockets during the recent war on Gaza.
He says that his own analyses show a success rate of only between 30 and 40 percent.
For the remaining targets, he judges that the interceptor was either badly aligned or too far away, at best leaving the rockets wounded or thrown off course.
IOF intensifies its presence in al-Khalil
The Israeli occupation forces reinforced on Friday the military presence in different parts in the center of al-Khalil, in the southern West Bank. Eyewitnesses told PIC that a large number of occupation soldiers on troop carriers and military jeeps were deployed at Bab al-Zawiya area and al-Shuhada Street.
The forces have also reinforced their presence at the entrances to the Ibrahimi Mosque, in addition to foot patrols that roamed the Shalala area and neighborhoods in the Old City.
Clashes broke out in Bab al-Zawiya on Thursday evening, during which a number of citizens suffered from suffocation after the soldiers fired tear gas grenades and metal bullets towards them.
Popular committees and youth groups called for a march against the occupation on the southern entrance to al-Khalil after Friday prayers.
Local sources said that youths in the Fawwar camp, popular committees and youth groups in al-Khalil have called for a protest march against the closure of the southern entrance to the city and the continuation of the settlement activity and the Israeli violations.
The forces have also reinforced their presence at the entrances to the Ibrahimi Mosque, in addition to foot patrols that roamed the Shalala area and neighborhoods in the Old City.
Clashes broke out in Bab al-Zawiya on Thursday evening, during which a number of citizens suffered from suffocation after the soldiers fired tear gas grenades and metal bullets towards them.
Popular committees and youth groups called for a march against the occupation on the southern entrance to al-Khalil after Friday prayers.
Local sources said that youths in the Fawwar camp, popular committees and youth groups in al-Khalil have called for a protest march against the closure of the southern entrance to the city and the continuation of the settlement activity and the Israeli violations.
20 mar 2013
IOF soldiers quell anti-Obama demo in Al-Khalil, bulldoze land in Jenin
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) quelled a Palestinian demonstration in Al-Khalil city on Wednesday protesting US president Barack Obama’s visit. Eyewitnesses told the PIC that Jewish settlers joined the soldiers in quelling and dispersing the demonstrators in Shuhada street.
They said that the soldiers arrested three Palestinians and beat up participants in the march.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers bulldozed cultivated land near a military roadblock to the south of Jenin.
Local sources said that the bulldozed land is near to the entrance of Mevo Dotan settlement, adding that the soldiers wanted to expand the army barrier at the expense of Palestinian land that is owned by Abu Bakir family and is planted with olives and almonds.
They said that the soldiers arrested three Palestinians and beat up participants in the march.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers bulldozed cultivated land near a military roadblock to the south of Jenin.
Local sources said that the bulldozed land is near to the entrance of Mevo Dotan settlement, adding that the soldiers wanted to expand the army barrier at the expense of Palestinian land that is owned by Abu Bakir family and is planted with olives and almonds.
Israeli Soldiers Beat School Students in Hebron
Israeli soldiers Wednesday beat up and kicked many school students in the Israeli-controlled old city of Hebron causing bruises to many, according to witnesses.
They said the soldiers held the students, ranging in age between 8 and 17 years, and who were on their way to school in the morning and assaulted them without any apparent reason other than because stones were thrown at them.
They warned teachers and the school principal to prevent the students from throwing rocks.
They said the soldiers held the students, ranging in age between 8 and 17 years, and who were on their way to school in the morning and assaulted them without any apparent reason other than because stones were thrown at them.
They warned teachers and the school principal to prevent the students from throwing rocks.
IOF soldiers open gunfire at citizens in southern Gaza
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) opened machine gunfire at Palestinian homes and property east of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, on Wednesday morning.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that IOF soldiers in army jeeps and in military watchtowers opened random fire at Fakhari suburb east of Khan Younis city. No casualties were reported.
The witnesses said that IOF armored vehicles and bulldozers were seen roaming near to the area, which point to plans to damage land lots.
The Israeli air force launched a series of mock raids on Gaza over the past week amidst intensive over fights of helicopter gunships and reconnaissance planes.
The IOF did not cease violations of the calm agreement reached with Palestinian resistance in the blockaded enclave last November 2012.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that IOF soldiers in army jeeps and in military watchtowers opened random fire at Fakhari suburb east of Khan Younis city. No casualties were reported.
The witnesses said that IOF armored vehicles and bulldozers were seen roaming near to the area, which point to plans to damage land lots.
The Israeli air force launched a series of mock raids on Gaza over the past week amidst intensive over fights of helicopter gunships and reconnaissance planes.
The IOF did not cease violations of the calm agreement reached with Palestinian resistance in the blockaded enclave last November 2012.
19 mar 2013
Analysis: New Israeli government may wage military operation on Gaza
The director of Al-Mustaqbal Research Center in Gaza, writer and political analyst Ibrahim al-Madhoun affirmed that Israel intends to step up its operations against the Gaza Strip.
"Israeli Ministers have never accepted the existence of Hamas and its rule in Gaza. They consider that Hamas threatens their security", he said.
Madhoun told PIC that the new government will try to weaken Hamas and obstruct its projects, through issuing resolutions that will serve this goal.
He expected that Benjamin Netanyahu's new government will work on intensifying the degree of the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, and may launch a military operation against the Strip, especially after its defeat in the battle of the Shale Stones.
The political analyst pointed out that the new War Minister, Moshe Yaalon, has announced more than once that he supports the re-occupation of the Gaza Strip.
Regarding the negotiations, Madhoun said that the new Israeli government "will raise deceptive slogan with regard to the resumption of negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, in order to satisfy the administration of President Barack Obama on the one hand, and to cover up its crimes of settlement activities and repeated aggression on the other hand."
The director of al-Mustaqbal Center stressed that the occupation government will continue its attempts to exacerbate the internal tensions in the neighboring countries, and will push the United States to put pressure on the Arab Spring countries in exchange for the resumption of negotiations.
He pointed out that "the next plan of the Israeli government is based on deluding the international and regional communities about its seriousness regarding peace, in order to cover up its attempts to Judaize Jerusalem, to continue the construction of separation wall and to intensify the settlement activity."
Madhoun called on President Mahmoud Abbas to reject any calls for the resumption of negotiations because it will be futile and will enhance the Israeli projects and schemes.
"Israeli Ministers have never accepted the existence of Hamas and its rule in Gaza. They consider that Hamas threatens their security", he said.
Madhoun told PIC that the new government will try to weaken Hamas and obstruct its projects, through issuing resolutions that will serve this goal.
He expected that Benjamin Netanyahu's new government will work on intensifying the degree of the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, and may launch a military operation against the Strip, especially after its defeat in the battle of the Shale Stones.
The political analyst pointed out that the new War Minister, Moshe Yaalon, has announced more than once that he supports the re-occupation of the Gaza Strip.
Regarding the negotiations, Madhoun said that the new Israeli government "will raise deceptive slogan with regard to the resumption of negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, in order to satisfy the administration of President Barack Obama on the one hand, and to cover up its crimes of settlement activities and repeated aggression on the other hand."
The director of al-Mustaqbal Center stressed that the occupation government will continue its attempts to exacerbate the internal tensions in the neighboring countries, and will push the United States to put pressure on the Arab Spring countries in exchange for the resumption of negotiations.
He pointed out that "the next plan of the Israeli government is based on deluding the international and regional communities about its seriousness regarding peace, in order to cover up its attempts to Judaize Jerusalem, to continue the construction of separation wall and to intensify the settlement activity."
Madhoun called on President Mahmoud Abbas to reject any calls for the resumption of negotiations because it will be futile and will enhance the Israeli projects and schemes.
IOF kidnap nine Palestinians today in W. Bank
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnapped Tuesday morning nine Palestinian citizens in different West Bank areas.
The citizens were kidnapped during violent raids on towns and refugee camps in Jenin and Al-Khalil cities.
In an earlier incident, the IOF kidnapped at dawn Monday two Palestinians from their homes in Burqa village, northwest of Nablus city.
The IOF also clashed with Palestinian young men on Monday afternoon near Jenin city and intensified its military measures in the vicinity of Nablus city.
Local sources said that the clashes broke out after Israeli soldiers set up barriers at the entrance to Jaba village near Jenin and embarked on stopping vehicles and checking IDs, adding that several citizens suffered tear gas suffocation during the events.
The IOF also established a checkpoint near Yitzhar settlement south of Nablus and tightened its military measures at other checkpoints, like Za'tara, Badan and Deir Sharaf, according to eyewitnesses.
They reported that the IOF at the checkpoints questioned the Palestinian passersby and checked their IDs.
Similar clashes also took place yesterday evening between young men and Israeli troops in Al-Arroub refugee camp north of Al-Khalil. Many Palestinian young men were reportedly wounded when the IOF intensively fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets.
The citizens were kidnapped during violent raids on towns and refugee camps in Jenin and Al-Khalil cities.
In an earlier incident, the IOF kidnapped at dawn Monday two Palestinians from their homes in Burqa village, northwest of Nablus city.
The IOF also clashed with Palestinian young men on Monday afternoon near Jenin city and intensified its military measures in the vicinity of Nablus city.
Local sources said that the clashes broke out after Israeli soldiers set up barriers at the entrance to Jaba village near Jenin and embarked on stopping vehicles and checking IDs, adding that several citizens suffered tear gas suffocation during the events.
The IOF also established a checkpoint near Yitzhar settlement south of Nablus and tightened its military measures at other checkpoints, like Za'tara, Badan and Deir Sharaf, according to eyewitnesses.
They reported that the IOF at the checkpoints questioned the Palestinian passersby and checked their IDs.
Similar clashes also took place yesterday evening between young men and Israeli troops in Al-Arroub refugee camp north of Al-Khalil. Many Palestinian young men were reportedly wounded when the IOF intensively fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets.
18 mar 2013
Israel launches mock raids on Gaza
Israeli warplanes launched a series of mock raids off the coast of the Gaza Strip on Monday morning.
The PIC reporter said that the mock raids caused big bangs that resounded in all areas of the coastal enclave.
He said that the warplanes were flying at low altitudes and did not stop launching more raids till the afternoon hours.
The PIC reporter said that the mock raids caused big bangs that resounded in all areas of the coastal enclave.
He said that the warplanes were flying at low altitudes and did not stop launching more raids till the afternoon hours.
IOF closes Jeet barrier in Nablus, storms Fawar camp
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) closed Jeet barrier that links between the cities of Nablus and Qalqilya in the northern West Bank, after an armed attack against an Israeli settler in that area. The IOF closed the main roads in the area and prevented the passage of Palestinian vehicles following the accident, and then imposed strict measures at Jeet checkpoint, searching and checking the Palestinian citizens' vehicles and identity cards, local sources confirmed.
Voice of Israel radio station has reported that an Israeli settler was slightly injured after being shot from a Palestinian car, as it claimed.
Meanwhile, the IOF stormed on Monday Fawar refugee camp south of al-Khalil in the West Bank, where Israeli patrols were deployed near the southern entrance of the district.
Dozens of soldiers stormed the camp, roaming between its neighborhoods, no arrests were reported, eyewitnesses told PIC reporter.
Occupation patrols have also stormed the southern entrance to the city of al-Khalil and the entrance to Beit Haggai settlement built on the Palestinian land.
In a related context, the Israeli occupation forces arrested at dawn on Monday the liberated prisoner Kedar Ghaith, 33, from al-Khalil after storming his house, where he was taken to unknown destination.
The occupation authorities have released Kedar a few months ago, where he spent 7 years in Israeli jails.
Voice of Israel radio station has reported that an Israeli settler was slightly injured after being shot from a Palestinian car, as it claimed.
Meanwhile, the IOF stormed on Monday Fawar refugee camp south of al-Khalil in the West Bank, where Israeli patrols were deployed near the southern entrance of the district.
Dozens of soldiers stormed the camp, roaming between its neighborhoods, no arrests were reported, eyewitnesses told PIC reporter.
Occupation patrols have also stormed the southern entrance to the city of al-Khalil and the entrance to Beit Haggai settlement built on the Palestinian land.
In a related context, the Israeli occupation forces arrested at dawn on Monday the liberated prisoner Kedar Ghaith, 33, from al-Khalil after storming his house, where he was taken to unknown destination.
The occupation authorities have released Kedar a few months ago, where he spent 7 years in Israeli jails.
Clashes in Arub refugee camp
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) clashed with young men in the Arub refugee camp in Al-Khalil on Sunday night.
Eyewitnesses said that the clashes erupted after IOF soldiers stormed into the camp after Maghrib prayers amidst intensive firing.
They said that undercover soldiers chased young men in the camp’s alleys as the soldiers fired gas and sonic bombs at Palestinian homes.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers were deployed at the entrance to the camp and intercepted passing vehicles and checked IDs.
Eyewitnesses said that the clashes erupted after IOF soldiers stormed into the camp after Maghrib prayers amidst intensive firing.
They said that undercover soldiers chased young men in the camp’s alleys as the soldiers fired gas and sonic bombs at Palestinian homes.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers were deployed at the entrance to the camp and intercepted passing vehicles and checked IDs.
17 mar 2013
Army Attacks, Detains Palestinian Shepherds Near Hebron
Israeli soldiers attacked and detained five Palestinian shepherds in Yatta town, near the southern West Bank city of Hebron.
Rateb Jabour, coordinator of the Popular Committee in Hebron, stated that the soldiers detained several Palestinian shepherds, violently attacked and beat them, and forced them out of their lands.
Jabour added that the area in question is grazing grounds for the shepherds, but Israeli soldiers and settlers want to expand illegal settlements in the area on the expense of the Palestinians.
He said that members of Al-Halees and Abu Sabha Palestinian families legally own the lands and that Israeli settlers in the area repeatedly attacked these lands and forced the shepherds out, so that they (the settlers) use the grazing area for their own livestock.
On Friday, a Palestinian shepherd, identified as Ahmad Mahmoud Shawaheen, suffered bruises and fractures in his leg after being attacked by settlers of the Etnael illegal settlement, near Hebron.
The shepherd was in Khallit Al-Adra area; the settlers also forced him out of the area under the pretext that the lands belong to their illegal settlement.
Rateb Jabour, coordinator of the Popular Committee in Hebron, stated that the soldiers detained several Palestinian shepherds, violently attacked and beat them, and forced them out of their lands.
Jabour added that the area in question is grazing grounds for the shepherds, but Israeli soldiers and settlers want to expand illegal settlements in the area on the expense of the Palestinians.
He said that members of Al-Halees and Abu Sabha Palestinian families legally own the lands and that Israeli settlers in the area repeatedly attacked these lands and forced the shepherds out, so that they (the settlers) use the grazing area for their own livestock.
On Friday, a Palestinian shepherd, identified as Ahmad Mahmoud Shawaheen, suffered bruises and fractures in his leg after being attacked by settlers of the Etnael illegal settlement, near Hebron.
The shepherd was in Khallit Al-Adra area; the settlers also forced him out of the area under the pretext that the lands belong to their illegal settlement.
Three Children Kidnapped In Hebron
The Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West bank city of Hebron, reported that Israeli soldiers kidnapped three children, earlier on Sunday at dawn, an issue that led to clashes between local youths and Israeli soldiers.
The Committee said that eight military vehicles and three troop carriers invaded Beit Ummar through its main road, and through Yasser Arafat Road, west of the town, and headed to the center of the town, Al-Bayada and Aseeda neighborhoods.
Soldiers then broke into several homes and searched them before kidnapping Ali Sa’id Sabarna, 17, Ali Ahmad Sabarna, 16, and Jihad Nasser Ikhlayyil, 16, the Palestine News Network (PNN) has reported.
Local sources reported that the clashes started directly after the army kidnapped the three children, and that the army fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets and gas bombs; several residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Beit Ummar have been subject to daily invasions carried out by the army since the beginning of this month, and the army kidnapped during these invasions 34 Palestinians, including 16.
The Committee said that eight military vehicles and three troop carriers invaded Beit Ummar through its main road, and through Yasser Arafat Road, west of the town, and headed to the center of the town, Al-Bayada and Aseeda neighborhoods.
Soldiers then broke into several homes and searched them before kidnapping Ali Sa’id Sabarna, 17, Ali Ahmad Sabarna, 16, and Jihad Nasser Ikhlayyil, 16, the Palestine News Network (PNN) has reported.
Local sources reported that the clashes started directly after the army kidnapped the three children, and that the army fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets and gas bombs; several residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Beit Ummar have been subject to daily invasions carried out by the army since the beginning of this month, and the army kidnapped during these invasions 34 Palestinians, including 16.
