15 dec 2017
Nablus
Dozens of thousands of Palestinians marched, Friday, in several parts of the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, and were met by soldiers who resorted to the excessive use of force, leading to dozens of injuries, among them one who was seriously wounded, reportedly after “attempted to stab a soldier.”
The Palestinian, who suffered a serious injury, was not among the protesters, while initial reports indicate that he approached Israeli soldiers near the northern entrance of al-Biereh, in central West Bank, and attempted to stab a soldier.
Israeli sources claim the soldier was mildly injured.
The soldiers shot the Palestinian, inflicting serious wounds, before he was rushed by Palestinian Red Crescent medics to a hospital in Ramallah.
A Video from the scene shows the soldiers shooting the Palestinian from short distance with one live round, as he was trying to approach them, and then fired at least two more rounds at him after he was already injured and subdued.
Furthermore, the army attacked Palestinian protesters in Budrus village, west of Ramallah, and the soldiers fired many live rounds.
In Bil’in village, west of Ramallah, the soldiers assaulted the weekly nonviolent procession, and fired many gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated steel bullets, causing scores to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
In occupied Jerusalem, the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at hundreds of Palestinians who matched in al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Old City, in addition to several nearby areas, in addition to Qalandia Terminal.
In Bethlehem, the soldiers used excessive force against protesters, in the northern part of the city, and fired many live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Medical sources said the soldiers shot eight Palestinians with rubber-coated steel bullets; four of them were moved to hospitals, while 13 others suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
In Hebron, the soldiers attacked protesters in Bab az-Zawiya area, in the center of the city, in addition to al-‘Arroub refugee camp, Shiokh village, Tarqoumia town, Beit Ummar town, and several other areas.
Many Palestinians were injured, including one who was shot with live fire in the al-‘Arroub refugee camp.
The soldiers also assaulted a cameraman, identified as Eyad al-Hashlamoun, of the Palestine Satellite TV, in Bab az-Zawiya area, and forced many journalists away after preventing them from documenting the unfolding events.
Medical sources said many Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
In Nablus, in northern West Bank, thousands of Palestinians marched in the center of the city, and hundreds marched towards Huwwara military roadblock, south of the city, before the soldiers started firing at them, leading to clashes.
The soldiers also attacked dozens of protesters in Burin village, south of Nablus, especially in the southern area of the city, including Huwwara, Beita Junction, Beit Forik town and Salem village.
In Qalqilia, in northern West Bank, the soldiers attacked protesters in the city, in addition to Kufur Qaddoum, Azzoun and Jayyous.
In Tulkarem, also in northern West Bank, the soldiers attacked protesters and injured one activist, identified as Khairi Hannoun, with a gas bomb fired at his head, west of the city.
In addition, thousands marched in the northern West Bank governorate of Jenin, and chanted against Donald Trump, and his illegal policies, in addition to chanting against the ongoing Israeli military occupation and escalating violations.
In the Gaza Strip, the soldiers fired live rounds at protesters near Beit Hanoun (Erez) terminal, in northern Gaza, and shot a young man in his leg, before he was rushed to the Indonesian Hospital.
The soldiers also shot a young man in his back, near the Eastern Graveyard, before he was rushed to Abu Yousef an-Najjar hospital, in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
Medical sources in the Gaza Strip have confirmed that the soldiers shot two Palestinians with live fire near Erez Terminal, and two others east of Rafah, in southern Gaza, before they were all rushed to hospitals.
They added that the army injured many Palestinians east of the Sheja’eyya neighborhood, southeast of Gaza city, and three others east of Jabalia, in northern Gaza.
Another Palestinian suffered moderate wounds east of the al-Boreij refugee camp, in central Gaza, and was rushed to the Al-Aqsa Hospital.
Dozens of thousands of Palestinians marched, Friday, in several parts of the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, and were met by soldiers who resorted to the excessive use of force, leading to dozens of injuries, among them one who was seriously wounded, reportedly after “attempted to stab a soldier.”
The Palestinian, who suffered a serious injury, was not among the protesters, while initial reports indicate that he approached Israeli soldiers near the northern entrance of al-Biereh, in central West Bank, and attempted to stab a soldier.
Israeli sources claim the soldier was mildly injured.
The soldiers shot the Palestinian, inflicting serious wounds, before he was rushed by Palestinian Red Crescent medics to a hospital in Ramallah.
A Video from the scene shows the soldiers shooting the Palestinian from short distance with one live round, as he was trying to approach them, and then fired at least two more rounds at him after he was already injured and subdued.
Furthermore, the army attacked Palestinian protesters in Budrus village, west of Ramallah, and the soldiers fired many live rounds.
In Bil’in village, west of Ramallah, the soldiers assaulted the weekly nonviolent procession, and fired many gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated steel bullets, causing scores to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
In occupied Jerusalem, the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at hundreds of Palestinians who matched in al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Old City, in addition to several nearby areas, in addition to Qalandia Terminal.
In Bethlehem, the soldiers used excessive force against protesters, in the northern part of the city, and fired many live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Medical sources said the soldiers shot eight Palestinians with rubber-coated steel bullets; four of them were moved to hospitals, while 13 others suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
In Hebron, the soldiers attacked protesters in Bab az-Zawiya area, in the center of the city, in addition to al-‘Arroub refugee camp, Shiokh village, Tarqoumia town, Beit Ummar town, and several other areas.
Many Palestinians were injured, including one who was shot with live fire in the al-‘Arroub refugee camp.
The soldiers also assaulted a cameraman, identified as Eyad al-Hashlamoun, of the Palestine Satellite TV, in Bab az-Zawiya area, and forced many journalists away after preventing them from documenting the unfolding events.
Medical sources said many Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
In Nablus, in northern West Bank, thousands of Palestinians marched in the center of the city, and hundreds marched towards Huwwara military roadblock, south of the city, before the soldiers started firing at them, leading to clashes.
The soldiers also attacked dozens of protesters in Burin village, south of Nablus, especially in the southern area of the city, including Huwwara, Beita Junction, Beit Forik town and Salem village.
In Qalqilia, in northern West Bank, the soldiers attacked protesters in the city, in addition to Kufur Qaddoum, Azzoun and Jayyous.
In Tulkarem, also in northern West Bank, the soldiers attacked protesters and injured one activist, identified as Khairi Hannoun, with a gas bomb fired at his head, west of the city.
In addition, thousands marched in the northern West Bank governorate of Jenin, and chanted against Donald Trump, and his illegal policies, in addition to chanting against the ongoing Israeli military occupation and escalating violations.
In the Gaza Strip, the soldiers fired live rounds at protesters near Beit Hanoun (Erez) terminal, in northern Gaza, and shot a young man in his leg, before he was rushed to the Indonesian Hospital.
The soldiers also shot a young man in his back, near the Eastern Graveyard, before he was rushed to Abu Yousef an-Najjar hospital, in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
Medical sources in the Gaza Strip have confirmed that the soldiers shot two Palestinians with live fire near Erez Terminal, and two others east of Rafah, in southern Gaza, before they were all rushed to hospitals.
They added that the army injured many Palestinians east of the Sheja’eyya neighborhood, southeast of Gaza city, and three others east of Jabalia, in northern Gaza.
Another Palestinian suffered moderate wounds east of the al-Boreij refugee camp, in central Gaza, and was rushed to the Al-Aqsa Hospital.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Friday afternoon, ‘Atouf village, southeast of Tubas, in northeastern West Bank, and attacked a nonviolent procession, wounding three Palestinians, and abducted three others, including a reporter.
Media sources in Tubas said dozens of soldiers invaded the village and used excessive force against the protesters, in addition to firing live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, concussion grenades and gas bombs.
They added that the soldiers abducted three Palestinians; two of them identified as independent journalist, Zeid Abu Arra, in addition to the head of the Public Relations department of Tubas Governorate, Adham Abu Odah.
The soldiers also shot three Palestinians, and caused dozens to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Media sources in Tubas said dozens of soldiers invaded the village and used excessive force against the protesters, in addition to firing live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, concussion grenades and gas bombs.
They added that the soldiers abducted three Palestinians; two of them identified as independent journalist, Zeid Abu Arra, in addition to the head of the Public Relations department of Tubas Governorate, Adham Abu Odah.
The soldiers also shot three Palestinians, and caused dozens to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
14 dec 2017
November 2017, witnessed a number of violations against media freedoms in Palestine, almost identical to those recorded in the previous few months, in September and October, a total of 26 and 28 violations against media freedoms were monitored by MADA, 26 attacks last November.
The Israeli occupation carried out 16 attacks, while Palestinian authorities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip committed a total of 10 violations, PNN reports.
Israeli violations
The Israeli occupation has committed a total of 16 attacks against media freedoms during last November, some of which fall under serious violations. The most prominent of these is the decision by an Israeli military court to imprison the broadcasters of the “Sanabel” radio from the city of Hebron: Muntasir Abdel-Karim Nassar, Nidal Amro were sentenced to 22 months in prison and a fine of 5,000 NIS and Mr. Omran was sentenced to 16 months.
The decision came after months of detention, when Sanabel was raided on August 31, 2016, and its equipmentswere confiscated under the reason of “receiving money from Hamas”.
While the charge of incitement was the most prominent, which was directed to the three journalists Nassar, Amro and Omran, which shows the difference between what was said during the raiding and confiscation of the radio equipment and between the closure and the arrest of a number of workers and sent to trial later.
In addition to the trial of these journalists, the Israeli occupation forces detained two journalists during the past month. They also detained a group of journalists and staff of seven media organizations for several hours, preventing them from covering a peaceful march against the settlements.
Palestinian violations
Last November, a total of 10 violations were committed by Palestinian authorities (two in the West Bank and eight in the Gaza Strip).
The most prominent of these was the decision by the Palestinian Ministry of Information to prevent the journalist Reem Al-Omari from keeping her position as director ofAhla FM local radio station and demanding that she has to be removed because the Ministry of Interior affairs refused to approve her as a director for reasons that were no explained. This violates the freedom of expression guaranteed by the Palestinian Basic Law.
Journalists working in 8 different Palestinian and foreign media outlets were attacked and where prevented from covering the anniversary of the death of President Yasser Arafat that was held in Gaza, and the only media institution that was able to cover this occasion was Palestine TV, although all the journalists had advanced permits to cover this occasion. In addition an indirect threat was directed to an employer by the Palestinian intelligence to lay off a media student who works for him.
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The Israeli occupation carried out 16 attacks, while Palestinian authorities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip committed a total of 10 violations, PNN reports.
Israeli violations
The Israeli occupation has committed a total of 16 attacks against media freedoms during last November, some of which fall under serious violations. The most prominent of these is the decision by an Israeli military court to imprison the broadcasters of the “Sanabel” radio from the city of Hebron: Muntasir Abdel-Karim Nassar, Nidal Amro were sentenced to 22 months in prison and a fine of 5,000 NIS and Mr. Omran was sentenced to 16 months.
The decision came after months of detention, when Sanabel was raided on August 31, 2016, and its equipmentswere confiscated under the reason of “receiving money from Hamas”.
While the charge of incitement was the most prominent, which was directed to the three journalists Nassar, Amro and Omran, which shows the difference between what was said during the raiding and confiscation of the radio equipment and between the closure and the arrest of a number of workers and sent to trial later.
In addition to the trial of these journalists, the Israeli occupation forces detained two journalists during the past month. They also detained a group of journalists and staff of seven media organizations for several hours, preventing them from covering a peaceful march against the settlements.
Palestinian violations
Last November, a total of 10 violations were committed by Palestinian authorities (two in the West Bank and eight in the Gaza Strip).
The most prominent of these was the decision by the Palestinian Ministry of Information to prevent the journalist Reem Al-Omari from keeping her position as director ofAhla FM local radio station and demanding that she has to be removed because the Ministry of Interior affairs refused to approve her as a director for reasons that were no explained. This violates the freedom of expression guaranteed by the Palestinian Basic Law.
Journalists working in 8 different Palestinian and foreign media outlets were attacked and where prevented from covering the anniversary of the death of President Yasser Arafat that was held in Gaza, and the only media institution that was able to cover this occasion was Palestine TV, although all the journalists had advanced permits to cover this occasion. In addition an indirect threat was directed to an employer by the Palestinian intelligence to lay off a media student who works for him.
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13 dec 2017
Israeli soldiers attacked, Wednesday, Palestinian Protesters in various parts of the occupied West Bank, and fired gas bombs, concussion grenades, rubber-coated steel bullets and live rounds, causing dozens of injuries.
In Hebron, in the southern part of the West Bank, the soldiers attacked protesters in Halhoul Bridge area, north of the city, and Bab az-Zawiya area in the center of the city, in addition to the towns of Halhoul and Doura.
The soldiers injured photojournalist, Abdul-Hafith al-Hashlamoun, with a concussion grenade in his leg, causing a moderate injury.
At least four Palestinians were also injured by rubber bullets in the Halhoul Bridge area, north of Hebron, before the soldiers closed it and prevented vehicular traffic in both directions.
In the Hebron city, dozens of soldiers attacked Palestinian youngsters in al-Manara and as-Sihha junctions, in addition to King Faisal St., al-Adel St. And Wad at-Tuffah, and forced shut all shops and stores.
The soldiers also invaded many homes in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, and occupied their rooftops, before using them as firing posts to attack protesters.
The Hebron office of the Palestinian Red Crescent said the soldiers injured 27 Palestinians after firing rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at them, in Hebron city, Halhoul Bridge and the al-‘Arroub refugee camp.
Seven Palestinians were rushed to a hospital in Hebron city, and two others received treatment by local medics after the soldiers shot them with rubber-coated steel bullets, and at least twelve others suffocated after inhaling gas fired by the soldiers, in addition to one Palestinian who was shot with a gas bomb in his leg.
In Bethlehem, the soldiers also attacked the protesters with rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.
Medical sources said the soldiers shot three protesters with rubber-coated steel bullets; one of them is lawyer Farid al-Atrash, the head of the Independent Commission for Human Rights in southern West Bank, in addition to causing many protesters and journalists to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The soldiers also shot at least two Palestinians with live fire in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, in addition to wounding many others with rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Furthermore, dozens of extremist Israeli colonists attacked Burin High School for Boys, in Burin, south of Nablus, before the soldiers invaded the area and started firing gas bombs at the students who intercepted the attack, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Israeli sources said one of the colonists was also injured in the head with a stone hurled by one of the students who intercepted the attack.
Furthermore, the soldiers attacked dozens of protesters near Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, in Tulkarem, causing many injuries.
It is worth mentioning that undercover Israeli soldiers abducted at least five Palestinians, in the West Bank.
In Hebron, in the southern part of the West Bank, the soldiers attacked protesters in Halhoul Bridge area, north of the city, and Bab az-Zawiya area in the center of the city, in addition to the towns of Halhoul and Doura.
The soldiers injured photojournalist, Abdul-Hafith al-Hashlamoun, with a concussion grenade in his leg, causing a moderate injury.
At least four Palestinians were also injured by rubber bullets in the Halhoul Bridge area, north of Hebron, before the soldiers closed it and prevented vehicular traffic in both directions.
In the Hebron city, dozens of soldiers attacked Palestinian youngsters in al-Manara and as-Sihha junctions, in addition to King Faisal St., al-Adel St. And Wad at-Tuffah, and forced shut all shops and stores.
The soldiers also invaded many homes in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, and occupied their rooftops, before using them as firing posts to attack protesters.
The Hebron office of the Palestinian Red Crescent said the soldiers injured 27 Palestinians after firing rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at them, in Hebron city, Halhoul Bridge and the al-‘Arroub refugee camp.
Seven Palestinians were rushed to a hospital in Hebron city, and two others received treatment by local medics after the soldiers shot them with rubber-coated steel bullets, and at least twelve others suffocated after inhaling gas fired by the soldiers, in addition to one Palestinian who was shot with a gas bomb in his leg.
In Bethlehem, the soldiers also attacked the protesters with rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.
Medical sources said the soldiers shot three protesters with rubber-coated steel bullets; one of them is lawyer Farid al-Atrash, the head of the Independent Commission for Human Rights in southern West Bank, in addition to causing many protesters and journalists to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The soldiers also shot at least two Palestinians with live fire in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, in addition to wounding many others with rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Furthermore, dozens of extremist Israeli colonists attacked Burin High School for Boys, in Burin, south of Nablus, before the soldiers invaded the area and started firing gas bombs at the students who intercepted the attack, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Israeli sources said one of the colonists was also injured in the head with a stone hurled by one of the students who intercepted the attack.
Furthermore, the soldiers attacked dozens of protesters near Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, in Tulkarem, causing many injuries.
It is worth mentioning that undercover Israeli soldiers abducted at least five Palestinians, in the West Bank.
12 dec 2017
Dozens of Palestinians were injured as clashes renewed across West Bank and Gaza Strip in protest against US President Donald Trump’s declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Several protesters suffered breathing difficulties after inhaling teargas fired by Israeli occupation Forces (IOF) while storming al-Bireh city. Journalists were among the injured persons.
In Ramallah, a large protest was organized as part of the wave of anger swept recently over occupied Palestinian territories following Trump’s move.
Similar clashes were reported in Salfit where a 15-year-old boy was shot and injured with live ammunition.
IOF claimed that the injured minor was planning to commit a stabbing attack against Israeli soldiers.
Tight military restrictions were imposed at the entrances to the city following the incident.
In al-Khalil, dozens of students suffered breathing problems after inhaling teargas fired by IOF soldiers in Palestine Technical University in al-Arroub camp to the north of the city.
Meanwhile, 40 Palestinians were injured, ten of them with rubber bullets, when confrontations erupted in al-Khudari University west of Tulkarem.
The clashes broke out when IOF violently stormed the university amid heavy fire of teargas bombs and rubber bullets.
Along the same line, a Palestinian child was injured with live ammunition in Nablus while another live shot injury was reported east of Khan Younis in Gaza Strip.
Several protesters suffered breathing difficulties after inhaling teargas fired by Israeli occupation Forces (IOF) while storming al-Bireh city. Journalists were among the injured persons.
In Ramallah, a large protest was organized as part of the wave of anger swept recently over occupied Palestinian territories following Trump’s move.
Similar clashes were reported in Salfit where a 15-year-old boy was shot and injured with live ammunition.
IOF claimed that the injured minor was planning to commit a stabbing attack against Israeli soldiers.
Tight military restrictions were imposed at the entrances to the city following the incident.
In al-Khalil, dozens of students suffered breathing problems after inhaling teargas fired by IOF soldiers in Palestine Technical University in al-Arroub camp to the north of the city.
Meanwhile, 40 Palestinians were injured, ten of them with rubber bullets, when confrontations erupted in al-Khudari University west of Tulkarem.
The clashes broke out when IOF violently stormed the university amid heavy fire of teargas bombs and rubber bullets.
Along the same line, a Palestinian child was injured with live ammunition in Nablus while another live shot injury was reported east of Khan Younis in Gaza Strip.
11 dec 2017
A Palestinian photographer, Naser al-Shuyukhi, on Monday afternoon was shot and injured, in the shoulder, by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) while he was covering clashes that erupted between Palestinians and IOF soldiers in al-Khalil city.
Clashes also broke out at the northern entrance to al-Bireh city near Ramallah in the West Bank.
In the same context, students of Birzeit University held a sit-in protest at the US President Donald Trump’s decision to endorse Jerusalem as capital of Israel. After the event, the student protesters rushed to the site of clashes near Beit El settlement.
Eyewitnesses said that IOF troops closed the DCO barrier north of al-Bireh in both directions before the traffic of Palestinians.
Clashes also broke out at the northern entrance to al-Bireh city near Ramallah in the West Bank.
In the same context, students of Birzeit University held a sit-in protest at the US President Donald Trump’s decision to endorse Jerusalem as capital of Israel. After the event, the student protesters rushed to the site of clashes near Beit El settlement.
Eyewitnesses said that IOF troops closed the DCO barrier north of al-Bireh in both directions before the traffic of Palestinians.
10 dec 2017
Israeli soldiers injured several Palestinians, and abducted one child, earlier Sunday, at the eastern entrance of ‘Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank.
Medical sources said the soldiers attacked Palestinian protesters, and fired many gas bombs and concussion grenades, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The soldiers also assaulted several Palestinians, and abducted a child, identified as Nayef Naji Abu ‘Aker, 14.
Furthermore, the soldiers abducted four Palestinian teenagers, in Beit Ummar town, and the al-Fawwar refugee camp, in addition to summing another Palestinian for interrogation, in Hebron governorate, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank.
In related news, the Palestinian Health Ministry said that the army continues to target journalists, ambulances and medical teams, across occupied Palestine, in direct violation of International Law, and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
Medical sources said the soldiers attacked Palestinian protesters, and fired many gas bombs and concussion grenades, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The soldiers also assaulted several Palestinians, and abducted a child, identified as Nayef Naji Abu ‘Aker, 14.
Furthermore, the soldiers abducted four Palestinian teenagers, in Beit Ummar town, and the al-Fawwar refugee camp, in addition to summing another Palestinian for interrogation, in Hebron governorate, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank.
In related news, the Palestinian Health Ministry said that the army continues to target journalists, ambulances and medical teams, across occupied Palestine, in direct violation of International Law, and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
9 dec 2017
Israeli soldiers attacked, Saturday, nonviolent Palestinian protester in Salaheddin Street, in occupied East Jerusalem, and assaulted many residents, and journalists.
The soldiers, and mounted officers, resorted to excessive force against the Palestinians, and fired dozens of gas bombs and concussion grenades at them, in addition to grabbing Palestinian flags and confiscating them.
In addition, the soldiers detained legislator Jihad Abu Zneid after assaulting her.
The Palestinian Red Crescent said twelve Palestinians were injured due to the Israeli attack..
The procession was held as part of ongoing protests in Jerusalem, and several parts of Palestine, against Trump’s decision, recognizing the occupied city as the capital of Israel, in direct violation of International Law.
The soldiers, and mounted officers, resorted to excessive force against the Palestinians, and fired dozens of gas bombs and concussion grenades at them, in addition to grabbing Palestinian flags and confiscating them.
In addition, the soldiers detained legislator Jihad Abu Zneid after assaulting her.
The Palestinian Red Crescent said twelve Palestinians were injured due to the Israeli attack..
The procession was held as part of ongoing protests in Jerusalem, and several parts of Palestine, against Trump’s decision, recognizing the occupied city as the capital of Israel, in direct violation of International Law.
Israeli soldiers attacked, Saturday, dozens of Palestinians, who marched near the northern entrance of Bethlehem city, in the occupied West Bank, wounding dozens, including a journalist.
The soldiers attacked the Palestinians, who marched from the center of Bethlehem city, and headed towards its northern entrance, before the soldiers fired dozens of gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated steel bullet, at them, and many surrounding homes and buildings.
Medical sources said many Palestinians, including Ma’moun Wazwaz, a cameraman working for Reuters, suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation.
In related news, the soldiers attacked Palestinian shepherds, in the Northern Plains of the occupied West Bank, and abducting one of them, identified as Ezzeddin Ka’abna.
The soldiers attacked the Palestinians, who marched from the center of Bethlehem city, and headed towards its northern entrance, before the soldiers fired dozens of gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated steel bullet, at them, and many surrounding homes and buildings.
Medical sources said many Palestinians, including Ma’moun Wazwaz, a cameraman working for Reuters, suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation.
In related news, the soldiers attacked Palestinian shepherds, in the Northern Plains of the occupied West Bank, and abducting one of them, identified as Ezzeddin Ka’abna.
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate has reported that Israeli soldiers deliberately targeted scores of journalists, Friday, in various parts of the occupied West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem.
It said that the soldiers shot Omar Abu Awad, the head of Palestine TV office in Jericho, with a rubber-coated steel bullet in his left leg, while reporting on protests, south of the city.
Another journalist, identified as Adel Abu Ni’ma, who works for Reuters, was shot with a gas bomb in the same area.
The soldiers also fired many gas bombs and concussion grenades at journalists, north of al-Biereh, in central West Bank, causing Nisreen Silmi, of al-Mayadeen News Agency, and Firas Tannina, of al-Manar News Agency, to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation, while journalist Ali Dar Ali of Palestine TV, was shot with gas bombs and rubber-coated steel bullets in the head and limbs.
In addition, the soldiers also shot journalist Mahmoud Fawzi, with a rubber-coated steel bullet, after the army assaulted the weekly procession in Kufur Qaddoum, near Qalqilia, in northern West Bank.
In occupied Jerusalem, the Israeli army and police assaulted many journalists in Bab al-‘Amoud, causing various cuts and bruises.
The soldiers also attacked and pushed many journalists in Hebron city, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, and fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at them. Video
Another journalist, a cameraman identified as Ahmad Hasaballah, suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation, east of Gaza City.
It said that the soldiers shot Omar Abu Awad, the head of Palestine TV office in Jericho, with a rubber-coated steel bullet in his left leg, while reporting on protests, south of the city.
Another journalist, identified as Adel Abu Ni’ma, who works for Reuters, was shot with a gas bomb in the same area.
The soldiers also fired many gas bombs and concussion grenades at journalists, north of al-Biereh, in central West Bank, causing Nisreen Silmi, of al-Mayadeen News Agency, and Firas Tannina, of al-Manar News Agency, to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation, while journalist Ali Dar Ali of Palestine TV, was shot with gas bombs and rubber-coated steel bullets in the head and limbs.
In addition, the soldiers also shot journalist Mahmoud Fawzi, with a rubber-coated steel bullet, after the army assaulted the weekly procession in Kufur Qaddoum, near Qalqilia, in northern West Bank.
In occupied Jerusalem, the Israeli army and police assaulted many journalists in Bab al-‘Amoud, causing various cuts and bruises.
The soldiers also attacked and pushed many journalists in Hebron city, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, and fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at them. Video
Another journalist, a cameraman identified as Ahmad Hasaballah, suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation, east of Gaza City.
8 dec 2017
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Friday opened fire at Palestinian ambulances and journalists during the protests taking place east of the Gaza Strip against the US announcement of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Spokesman for Gaza's Ministry of Health, Ashraf al-Qedra, said that the IOF deliberately targeted a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance with rubber bullets east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip with no injuries reported.
Medics told the PIC reporter that they were attacked with tear gas canisters while trying to evacuate injured protesters during the clashes that erupted east of Khan Younis.
Quds Press reported that the Palestinian journalist Mustafa Hassouna was injured while several others suffered breathing problems after being targeted with tear gas canisters.
Mahmoud al-Masri, 30, was killed and at least 55 civilians were injured during the confrontations that broke out with the IOF soldiers in 8 different areas east of the Gaza Strip.
Spokesman for Gaza's Ministry of Health, Ashraf al-Qedra, said that the IOF deliberately targeted a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance with rubber bullets east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip with no injuries reported.
Medics told the PIC reporter that they were attacked with tear gas canisters while trying to evacuate injured protesters during the clashes that erupted east of Khan Younis.
Quds Press reported that the Palestinian journalist Mustafa Hassouna was injured while several others suffered breathing problems after being targeted with tear gas canisters.
Mahmoud al-Masri, 30, was killed and at least 55 civilians were injured during the confrontations that broke out with the IOF soldiers in 8 different areas east of the Gaza Strip.
1 dec 2017
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Friday quelled a weekly peaceful march that demands opening a main road in Qelqis area east of al-Khalil.
According to a local source, the IOF deployed large numbers of soldiers in the area and banned the inhabitants from accessing the demonstration site. IOF troops threatened the protesters with beating and shooting, the source pointed out.
The IOF detained the cameraman of Palestine TV in al-Khalil, Ala Al-Haddad, and barred journalists from covering the event.
The IOF has been closing the Qelqis road for 17 years, which forces the inhabitants to take long non-paved alternate routes.
According to a local source, the IOF deployed large numbers of soldiers in the area and banned the inhabitants from accessing the demonstration site. IOF troops threatened the protesters with beating and shooting, the source pointed out.
The IOF detained the cameraman of Palestine TV in al-Khalil, Ala Al-Haddad, and barred journalists from covering the event.
The IOF has been closing the Qelqis road for 17 years, which forces the inhabitants to take long non-paved alternate routes.
21 nov 2017
The Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) said “the Israeli army’s legal adviser has not yet provided an answer to the objection addressed to him by its lawyer over the closure of al-Huriya (Liberty) Radio in al-Khalil city.”
PPS lawyer Munder Abu Ahmed said he filed the objection after the Israeli army decided to close the radio station for six months, starting on August 31, 2017.
He affirmed that he would have to take legal action in this regard if the military adviser persisted in not responding to the objection.
PPS lawyer Munder Abu Ahmed said he filed the objection after the Israeli army decided to close the radio station for six months, starting on August 31, 2017.
He affirmed that he would have to take legal action in this regard if the military adviser persisted in not responding to the objection.
20 nov 2017
The Israeli occupation police on Sunday afternoon prevented and brutalized photographers and photojournalists from holding an open day for taking photos of Palestinian citizens in Bab al-Amud area of Jerusalem.
One of the organizers said that police troops chased all participants in the open day and violently forced them to leave the area, without providing an explanation for such measure.
The open day, called “You will photograph well in Jerusalem,” was organized by groups of photographers in order to invite local citizens to come to Bab al-Amud to take free photos, and to encourage public interaction with the idea of photography.
The police forces also prevented photojournalists from staying in Bab al-Amud to cover the event, violently dealt with them, and threatened to beat them and break their legs.
Police officers also embarked on photographing the participants and the photojournalists and threatened them to use their photos to target and prosecute them.
Later, police elements intercepted Palestinian young citizens in Bab al-Amud, and maltreated and searched them.
One of the organizers said that police troops chased all participants in the open day and violently forced them to leave the area, without providing an explanation for such measure.
The open day, called “You will photograph well in Jerusalem,” was organized by groups of photographers in order to invite local citizens to come to Bab al-Amud to take free photos, and to encourage public interaction with the idea of photography.
The police forces also prevented photojournalists from staying in Bab al-Amud to cover the event, violently dealt with them, and threatened to beat them and break their legs.
Police officers also embarked on photographing the participants and the photojournalists and threatened them to use their photos to target and prosecute them.
Later, police elements intercepted Palestinian young citizens in Bab al-Amud, and maltreated and searched them.
