31 mar 2013
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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.
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.
280 settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque causing state of tension
Israeli police arrested on Saturday Palestinian worshipers and students at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem after settlers broke into the mosque courtyards.
Eyewitnesses reported that 280 Israeli settlers raided and desecrated the Al-Aqsa Mosque from al-Magharbeh gate, in the morning hours, which provoked the Muslim worshipers and students and caused a state of tension inside the mosque and in its surrounding areas.
Clashes broke out between the Israeli police and the worshipers, and a number of Palestinian civilians were injured, the witnesses said.
They added that the policemen attacked Muslim worshipers and the Mosque's guards with electric shock batons and fired at them rubber-coated metal bullets and teargas grenades.
One of the guards and a number of worshipers suffered suffocation and were taken to Al-Aqsa Mosque's clinic to receive treatment, while 10 other worshipers were arrested by the Israeli forces.
The eyewitnesses pointed out that the Islamic Endowments in Jerusalem has closed the Magharbeh gate for the day, to prevent the settlers from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque, to celebrate the Jewish Passover.
Eyewitnesses reported that 280 Israeli settlers raided and desecrated the Al-Aqsa Mosque from al-Magharbeh gate, in the morning hours, which provoked the Muslim worshipers and students and caused a state of tension inside the mosque and in its surrounding areas.
Clashes broke out between the Israeli police and the worshipers, and a number of Palestinian civilians were injured, the witnesses said.
They added that the policemen attacked Muslim worshipers and the Mosque's guards with electric shock batons and fired at them rubber-coated metal bullets and teargas grenades.
One of the guards and a number of worshipers suffered suffocation and were taken to Al-Aqsa Mosque's clinic to receive treatment, while 10 other worshipers were arrested by the Israeli forces.
The eyewitnesses pointed out that the Islamic Endowments in Jerusalem has closed the Magharbeh gate for the day, to prevent the settlers from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque, to celebrate the Jewish Passover.
Hundreds of settlers storm ancient pools in Bethlehem
Hundreds of Jewish settlers stormed the ancient Solomon Pools located between Artas and Al-Khader village, south of Bethlehem, on Sunday. Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that hundreds of settlers from Etzion settlement arrived to the site on foot under heavy Israeli military protection.
They said that the settlers arrived for swimming then offering Talmudic rituals at the site.
The eyewitnesses said that inhabitants tried to approach the 500 or more settlers to block their entry into the site but Israeli occupation forces, escorting those settlers, prevented them from doing so.
The pools, which were built by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificentare, are under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority according to the Oslo accords.
They said that the settlers arrived for swimming then offering Talmudic rituals at the site.
The eyewitnesses said that inhabitants tried to approach the 500 or more settlers to block their entry into the site but Israeli occupation forces, escorting those settlers, prevented them from doing so.
The pools, which were built by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificentare, are under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority according to the Oslo accords.
Settlers confiscate Palestinian land in Nablus
Israeli settlers established fish farming ponds in Ain Rabii south of the city of Nablus, expanding their settlement activities in that area, Palestinian center revealed. Mahmoud al-Sifi, director of Nablus Land Research Center, stated that settlers from Bracha settlement, established on lands belonging to Burin village south of Nablus, have recently begun building fish farming ponds in Ein Mkhna area in Kafr Kalil and Burin villages.
The activist against settlement projects confirmed that according to eyewitnesses the Israeli settlers have established fish farming ponds and a swimming pool at the expense of the residents' lands.
Al-Sifi warned of the acceleration of settlement projects in that area to reach a group of Palestinian houses owned by the Kurdi family, especially in light of the continued settlers' attempt to confiscate the land.
He pointed out to the confiscation of Palestinian properties and lands by Israeli settlers more than once in several Palestinian villages including Kafr Kalil, Burin, and Hawara.
He warned of the seriousness of the settlers' escalated steps carried out at the southern gate of Nablus, including stealing ancient and historical Arab stones as a prelude to turn the place into Jewish synagogue.
The activist against settlement projects confirmed that according to eyewitnesses the Israeli settlers have established fish farming ponds and a swimming pool at the expense of the residents' lands.
Al-Sifi warned of the acceleration of settlement projects in that area to reach a group of Palestinian houses owned by the Kurdi family, especially in light of the continued settlers' attempt to confiscate the land.
He pointed out to the confiscation of Palestinian properties and lands by Israeli settlers more than once in several Palestinian villages including Kafr Kalil, Burin, and Hawara.
He warned of the seriousness of the settlers' escalated steps carried out at the southern gate of Nablus, including stealing ancient and historical Arab stones as a prelude to turn the place into Jewish synagogue.
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.
29 mar 2013
IOF deployed in large numbers in al-Khalil
IOF troops in large numbers were deployed on Friday in al-Khalil district in the southern West Bank, where they stepped up security measures to coincide with Jewish holidays.
Local sources told PIC that IOF troops were deployed from an early morning hour near the southern entrance to al-Khalil district and at junctions to Halhul and Beit Ummar as well as the road leading to Arroub Refugee Camp.
The occupation troops set up military roadblocks in the area of Beit Awwa, west of al-Khalil and al-Fawwar south of the city. Palestinian cars were stopped and searched and identity papers checked.
The IOF also stepped up security measures around the Ibarahimi Mosque in al-Khalil to provide security for Jewish settlers.
Local sources told PIC that IOF troops were deployed from an early morning hour near the southern entrance to al-Khalil district and at junctions to Halhul and Beit Ummar as well as the road leading to Arroub Refugee Camp.
The occupation troops set up military roadblocks in the area of Beit Awwa, west of al-Khalil and al-Fawwar south of the city. Palestinian cars were stopped and searched and identity papers checked.
The IOF also stepped up security measures around the Ibarahimi Mosque in al-Khalil to provide security for Jewish settlers.
Settlers Uproot Olive Saplings In Al-Khader
Palestinian sources reported that a number of extremist Israeli settlers uprooted hundreds of olive saplings in the Al-Khader town, south of the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
Ahmad Salah, coordinator of the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements, reported that settlers of Nave Daniel settlement, built on Palestinian lands south of Al-Khader, attacked a Palestinian orchard that belongs to resident Mohammad Nabhan, and uprooted 200 saplings.
Salah said that the sapling were planted last year by the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), and added that the settlers wrote graffiti stating (The Intifada Of Stones) in Hebrew.
He further stated that the attack was carried out amidst an Israeli decision to allow nearly 3000 settlers to enter the Solomon Pools area on Sunday, a move that was perceived as provocative to the residents of Al-Khader and other nearby Palestinian villages and towns.
The resident also stated that the Committee and the residents in the town will replant the saplings and will constantly watch the orchards in an attempt to prevent the settlers from repeating their attack.
Three months ago, extremist settlers uprooted 200 saplings that belong to resident Abdul-Hakim Salah in the same area.
Ahmad Salah, coordinator of the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements, reported that settlers of Nave Daniel settlement, built on Palestinian lands south of Al-Khader, attacked a Palestinian orchard that belongs to resident Mohammad Nabhan, and uprooted 200 saplings.
Salah said that the sapling were planted last year by the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), and added that the settlers wrote graffiti stating (The Intifada Of Stones) in Hebrew.
He further stated that the attack was carried out amidst an Israeli decision to allow nearly 3000 settlers to enter the Solomon Pools area on Sunday, a move that was perceived as provocative to the residents of Al-Khader and other nearby Palestinian villages and towns.
The resident also stated that the Committee and the residents in the town will replant the saplings and will constantly watch the orchards in an attempt to prevent the settlers from repeating their attack.
Three months ago, extremist settlers uprooted 200 saplings that belong to resident Abdul-Hakim Salah in the same area.
Jewish extremists inaugurate the Temple Institute opposite Al-Aqsa
Jewish extremists opened on Wednesday the Temple Institute, opposite the Magharba Square on the western side of Al-Aqsa Mosque, with the participation of settlers and tourists. The Temple Institute administration held an exhibition that contains books about the alleged history of the Temple.
Priests' costumes and models of the alleged temple were also displayed at the exhibition. The visitors were provided with explanations about the “history” and contents of the alleged temple.
The team of Al-Aqsa Foundation tried to enter the Museum; however the museum’s administration prevented them.
Al-Aqsa Foundation said in a press statement on Thursday that the opening of the institute is taking place at a very critical time, simultaneously with the Jewish malicious schemes targeting al-Aqsa Mosque.
It noted that the museum contributes in propagating the Jewish narrative about the alleged temple and distorting the true history of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Foundation warned of the seriousness of such move, and called on Muslims and Arab leaders and officials to place the issue of Al-Aqsa Mosque on top of their agenda and to take serious decisions to protect the mosque from the occupation plans.
It has also asserted that all the occupation attempts to obliterate the history of Al-Aqsa Mosque will fail.
Priests' costumes and models of the alleged temple were also displayed at the exhibition. The visitors were provided with explanations about the “history” and contents of the alleged temple.
The team of Al-Aqsa Foundation tried to enter the Museum; however the museum’s administration prevented them.
Al-Aqsa Foundation said in a press statement on Thursday that the opening of the institute is taking place at a very critical time, simultaneously with the Jewish malicious schemes targeting al-Aqsa Mosque.
It noted that the museum contributes in propagating the Jewish narrative about the alleged temple and distorting the true history of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Foundation warned of the seriousness of such move, and called on Muslims and Arab leaders and officials to place the issue of Al-Aqsa Mosque on top of their agenda and to take serious decisions to protect the mosque from the occupation plans.
It has also asserted that all the occupation attempts to obliterate the history of Al-Aqsa Mosque will fail.
Settlers desecrate Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Scores of Israeli settlers stormed and desecrated the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Thursday morning, guarded and accompanied by Israeli forces. Local sources said that over 90 settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, and started provoking the Muslim worshipers who tried to prevent the Israelis from entering the Mosque.
Meanwhile; the Israeli forces evicted several young Muslims from the compound and banned others from entering, which has caused tension in the Mosque's courtyards and entrances.
Thousands of extremist settlers flocked on Thursday to the Buraq Square, on the western wall of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Meanwhile; the Israeli forces evicted several young Muslims from the compound and banned others from entering, which has caused tension in the Mosque's courtyards and entrances.
Thousands of extremist settlers flocked on Thursday to the Buraq Square, on the western wall of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Dr. Erakat Condemns the Recent Raid on the Al-Aqsa Compound by Israeli Settlers
On Thursday 28th March, Chief Palestinian Negotiator, Dr. Saeb Erekat, condemned in a press release the Israeli official incitement and attacks against Occupied East Jerusalem, and particularly the latest Israeli raids of settlers and occupation forces on the Al-Aqsa compound.
"We've witnessed this before, and we know what the consequences are. The entering of Al-Aqsa compound by a settler official and Knesset Member like Mr. Feiglin, in coordination with Israeli Occupation Forces, is a violation of the sanctity of the place as well as a direct provocation against Palestine, the Arab- and Muslim world."
"At a time when the international community is calling on Israel to respect the sanctity of the holy places, Israel is deliberately attacking Palestinian Christians and Muslims in Occupied East Jerusalem. Israel provides security in the form of the army, police and mercenaries to escort settlers who systematically attack Christian and Muslim shrines in the occupied Palestinian capital." Dr Erekat said.
Dr Erekat added: "The invasion of Al-Aqsa compound occurs at the same time as thousands of Palestinian Christians are being barred from accessing their holy sites in East Jerusalem. This is a vivid example of Israel's disrespect for freedom of worship and the Palestinian presence in Occupied East Jerusalem.
Dr. Erekat concluded: "Those who have been attacked while praying at Al-Aqsa or when trying to reach the Church of the Holy Sepulcher continue to ask whether the international community will end Israel's impunity or not. We have continuously highlighted the dangerous consequences of Israel's official and systematic incitement of attacks against Palestinians. It is time for the international community to take effective action on the ground in order to end decades of injustice, occupation and suppression of Palestinian rights."
"We've witnessed this before, and we know what the consequences are. The entering of Al-Aqsa compound by a settler official and Knesset Member like Mr. Feiglin, in coordination with Israeli Occupation Forces, is a violation of the sanctity of the place as well as a direct provocation against Palestine, the Arab- and Muslim world."
"At a time when the international community is calling on Israel to respect the sanctity of the holy places, Israel is deliberately attacking Palestinian Christians and Muslims in Occupied East Jerusalem. Israel provides security in the form of the army, police and mercenaries to escort settlers who systematically attack Christian and Muslim shrines in the occupied Palestinian capital." Dr Erekat said.
Dr Erekat added: "The invasion of Al-Aqsa compound occurs at the same time as thousands of Palestinian Christians are being barred from accessing their holy sites in East Jerusalem. This is a vivid example of Israel's disrespect for freedom of worship and the Palestinian presence in Occupied East Jerusalem.
Dr. Erekat concluded: "Those who have been attacked while praying at Al-Aqsa or when trying to reach the Church of the Holy Sepulcher continue to ask whether the international community will end Israel's impunity or not. We have continuously highlighted the dangerous consequences of Israel's official and systematic incitement of attacks against Palestinians. It is time for the international community to take effective action on the ground in order to end decades of injustice, occupation and suppression of Palestinian rights."
Settlers Uproot Hundreds of Olive Trees in Bethlehem
Israeli settlers uprooted hundreds of olive trees from the lands of al-Khader village, south of Bethlehem. Coordinator of the Committee to Resist Apartheid and Settlement in al-Khader, Ahmed Salah, told Palestinian official news agency WAFA that settlers uprooted around 200 olive trees in al-Mastase area adjacent to Daniel settlement that was constructed on the lands of al-Khader village.
He said that the YMCA Foundation has planted the olive seedlings last year in a land belonging to Ahmed Nahban Mussa, within its program that aims to reinforce the steadfastness of the Palestinian residents and farmers on their lands.
Salah also said that the settlers spray-painted slogans threatening the farmers that on Sunday, they will storm the Suleiman pools area in al-Khader, under the protection of Israeli forces.
He said that the YMCA Foundation has planted the olive seedlings last year in a land belonging to Ahmed Nahban Mussa, within its program that aims to reinforce the steadfastness of the Palestinian residents and farmers on their lands.
Salah also said that the settlers spray-painted slogans threatening the farmers that on Sunday, they will storm the Suleiman pools area in al-Khader, under the protection of Israeli forces.
28 mar 2013
Settlers training their children how to shoot near a Palestinian school
Palestinian sources said that extremist settlers trained, on Wednesday, dozens of their children to shoot using hunting rifles, near a school in the village of Nabi Samuel northwest of the occupied city of Jerusalem.
The Information Center of Wadi al-Hilweh in occupied Jerusalem quoted the headmaster Khalil Abu Arqoub as saying that the settlers have been training their children to shoot using the hunting rifles near the Nabi Samuel School, which caused a state of fear and panic among the school children.
Abu Arqoub added that "the school and the training venue were only separated by a barbed wire," adding that "the training has lasted for several hours, with the participation of nearly 40 Jewish children."
He pointed out that he had submitted a complaint to the occupation authorities which claimed that the children were playing, and did not bother to stop the training.
The Information Center of Wadi al-Hilweh noted that near the school there is a building inhabited by Jewish extremists from Kiryat Arba settlement, and that they continue to disturb the schoolchildren.
The Information Center of Wadi al-Hilweh in occupied Jerusalem quoted the headmaster Khalil Abu Arqoub as saying that the settlers have been training their children to shoot using the hunting rifles near the Nabi Samuel School, which caused a state of fear and panic among the school children.
Abu Arqoub added that "the school and the training venue were only separated by a barbed wire," adding that "the training has lasted for several hours, with the participation of nearly 40 Jewish children."
He pointed out that he had submitted a complaint to the occupation authorities which claimed that the children were playing, and did not bother to stop the training.
The Information Center of Wadi al-Hilweh noted that near the school there is a building inhabited by Jewish extremists from Kiryat Arba settlement, and that they continue to disturb the schoolchildren.
Jewish Passover Visits to Al-Aqsa Mosque Cause Tension
An increase in visits by Jewish extremists on Thursday to al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, in Jerusalem’s Old City raised concern by Muslims and tension with worshipers, said witnesses.
They said that around 90 Jewish extremists entered and toured the Mosque yards as Muslim worshipers were watching them to make sure they do not perform religious rituals during the tours.
Israeli police allowed Muslim worshipers to enter al-Aqsa compound after denying them access to prevent contact with the Jewish extremists. Police took identity cards of the worshippers to be returned to them as they leave the Mosque.
Extremist rabbis have called on their followers to enter al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the Passover holiday and perform religious rituals there.
They said that around 90 Jewish extremists entered and toured the Mosque yards as Muslim worshipers were watching them to make sure they do not perform religious rituals during the tours.
Israeli police allowed Muslim worshipers to enter al-Aqsa compound after denying them access to prevent contact with the Jewish extremists. Police took identity cards of the worshippers to be returned to them as they leave the Mosque.
Extremist rabbis have called on their followers to enter al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the Passover holiday and perform religious rituals there.
Settlers Lay Foundations to Expand Settlement
Jewish settlers Thursday laid foundations for new caravans on private-owned Palestinian land east of the town of Yatta, south of Hebron, for the expansion of the illegal Israeli settlement of Ovijal, built on the town’s land, according to a local source.
Ratib Jabour, coordinator of the Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in southern Hebron, said that settlers laid foundations for new caravans on land belonging to the families of Jabareen and Mohammad.
He said that scuffles erupted between the settlers and the landowners who tried to prevent them from taking over their land which they have all documents proving their ownership of the land.
Ratib Jabour, coordinator of the Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in southern Hebron, said that settlers laid foundations for new caravans on land belonging to the families of Jabareen and Mohammad.
He said that scuffles erupted between the settlers and the landowners who tried to prevent them from taking over their land which they have all documents proving their ownership of the land.
Worshipers foil MK attempt to storm Aqsa mosque
The presence of a big number of worshipers in the Aqsa mosque foiled an attempt by Knesset member Moshe Feiglin to storm it in the company of a number of settlers.
Jerusalemite sources said that Feiglin’s attempt on Wednesday was indefinitely postponed after the Israeli police forces prevented him from entering fearing clashes with the big number of worshipers inside it.
The Aqsa foundation for endowment and heritage said that Sheikh Abdulazim Salhab, the head of the Awkaf council, and Sheikh Mohammed Hussein, the Mufti of Al-Quds, were among the worshipers.
It quoted both religious officials as rejecting the storming of the Aqsa mosque by Jewish settlers and under Israeli armed protection, and affirming that the holy site was the sole right of Muslims.
Jerusalemite sources said that Feiglin’s attempt on Wednesday was indefinitely postponed after the Israeli police forces prevented him from entering fearing clashes with the big number of worshipers inside it.
The Aqsa foundation for endowment and heritage said that Sheikh Abdulazim Salhab, the head of the Awkaf council, and Sheikh Mohammed Hussein, the Mufti of Al-Quds, were among the worshipers.
It quoted both religious officials as rejecting the storming of the Aqsa mosque by Jewish settlers and under Israeli armed protection, and affirming that the holy site was the sole right of Muslims.
27 mar 2013
Israeli police besiege Aqsa Mosque, allow Jews to defile it
The Israeli occupation police evacuated on Wednesday morning the Aqsa Mosque's plazas from Palestinian worshipers and deployed its forces throughout the Mosque before allowing three groups of Jewish settlers to enter through Al-Maghariba Gate.
According to the Aqsa foundation for endowment and heritage, the Jewish settlers walked around in the southern and eastern sides of the Mosque's courtyard and some of them performed rituals.
It said that Israeli armed police men were deployed at the Mosque's gates and prevented many Palestinians from entering their Mosque.
Earlier, deputy speaker of the Knesset Moshe Feiglin had invited the Jews to defile the Aqsa Mosque today to celebrate their Passover festival.
The Jewish settlers intensified lately their provocative acts against the Aqsa Mosque, and in one incident, they erected a Jewish plastic candlestick at the eastern corner of the Aqsa Mosque.
According to the Aqsa foundation for endowment and heritage, the Jewish settlers walked around in the southern and eastern sides of the Mosque's courtyard and some of them performed rituals.
It said that Israeli armed police men were deployed at the Mosque's gates and prevented many Palestinians from entering their Mosque.
Earlier, deputy speaker of the Knesset Moshe Feiglin had invited the Jews to defile the Aqsa Mosque today to celebrate their Passover festival.
The Jewish settlers intensified lately their provocative acts against the Aqsa Mosque, and in one incident, they erected a Jewish plastic candlestick at the eastern corner of the Aqsa Mosque.
Settlers Raid Evacuated Settlement in Jenin
Dozens of Jewish settlers raided the evacuated illegal Homesh settlement, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank, under Israeli army protection.
Security sources told Palestinian official news agency WAFA that settlers broke into the settlement in the early morning and set up mobile restrooms there.
Homesh was evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel's plan to remove some settlements from the West Bank, but settlers often return to the settlement in an attempt to rebuild it.
Security sources told Palestinian official news agency WAFA that settlers broke into the settlement in the early morning and set up mobile restrooms there.
Homesh was evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel's plan to remove some settlements from the West Bank, but settlers often return to the settlement in an attempt to rebuild it.
MK Feiglin’s Attempt to Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Failed
the attempt of the Israeli Knesset Member Moshe Feiglin to break into al-Aqsa mosque failed after Palestinian worshipers lined up in a human barrier, which made the Israeli police prevent him from entering to prevent the fierce reactions of the provoked Palestinian worshipers, according to Palestinian official news agency WAFA correspondent.
Feiglin made calls to the supporters of the Israeli extremist right wing, in the past few days, to break into al-Aqsa mosque for Passover Sacrifices at the mosque's yards.
Meanwhile, small groups of settlers, under the protection of Israeli police, broke into the mosque through Bab El-Magharbeh gate.
The Palestinian ministry of foreign affairs, in a political statement, considered these acts, in addition to the escalated breaking of settlers into the mosque, a proof to the continued Israeli targeting of al-Aqsa mosque
The ministry said that these measures reflect the Israeli government's plans to tense the situation and undermine the international and U.S. attempts to revive the peace process and serious negotiations.
It called on the international community and quartet to take the necessary measures to stop this aggression immediately.
Feiglin made calls to the supporters of the Israeli extremist right wing, in the past few days, to break into al-Aqsa mosque for Passover Sacrifices at the mosque's yards.
Meanwhile, small groups of settlers, under the protection of Israeli police, broke into the mosque through Bab El-Magharbeh gate.
The Palestinian ministry of foreign affairs, in a political statement, considered these acts, in addition to the escalated breaking of settlers into the mosque, a proof to the continued Israeli targeting of al-Aqsa mosque
The ministry said that these measures reflect the Israeli government's plans to tense the situation and undermine the international and U.S. attempts to revive the peace process and serious negotiations.
It called on the international community and quartet to take the necessary measures to stop this aggression immediately.
Settlers demand change in rules of engagement: 'Stones also kill'
West Bank Jews urge stone-throwing be treated the same as live fire, following recent attacks on routes 5 and 443; data shows surge in stone-throwing attacks, with 250 incidents in February alone.
Settlers, backed by Knesset Member Avigdor Lieberman, are urging the IDF to change its rules of engagement and treat stone-throwing the same as live fire.
The appeal followed a recent surge in stone-throwing incidents across the West Bank, which culminated in the severe injury of three-year-old Adele Biton on Route no. 5, a main road across Samaria.
Following November's Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza, the number of stone-throwing attacks leaped to 70 in December, 120 in January and 250 in February.
The central areas for stone-throwing are the Gush Etzion-Hebron road, the Huwara village near Nablus, Wadi Haramieh and recently also main roads such as Route no. 5 and Route no. 443 between Modiin and Jerusalem.
"People I don't know tried to kill me," complained Rabbi Haim Navon, whose windshield was smashed by a stone on Route 443 over the weekend.
"You can't say anymore that it's only about some secluded roads on the way to a settlement at the end of the world," he said.
"But stone-violence in these far-off areas mustn't be tolerated, because if you tolerate that, you will have to face the same on Route no. 443. And if we keep holding ourselves back, we'll get stones on Route 1 as well."
Over the last few days settler leaders have appealed the political echelon to change the rules of engagement, which determine what provides sufficient cause for opening fire, and asked that stone-throwing be treated the same as live-fire, as "a stone also kills."
The appeal was led by Yesha Chairman Avi Roeh and backed by former foreign minister and current MK Lieberman.
But the increase in stone-throwing incidents is just a part of a general trend. According to Shin Bet data, not including stone-throwings, January saw 83 terror attacks in the West Bank and Jerusalem, compared to 41 the previous year.
In February, the number rose to 138, including the planting of 15 explosive charges, 2 stabbings, one attack in which an Israeli was run over and 119 Molotov cocktails lobbed at Israeli citizens.
Settlers want Palestinian stones to be considered "lethal weapons"
West Bank settlers demanded the IOF to start dealing with Palestinian stones as “lethal weapons” to address the recent rise in attacks on settlers in the West Bank. Settlers urged Netanyahu to change the rules of engagement and treat stone-throwing the same as live fire, the Israeli Yediot Aharonot reported on Wednesday.
The newspaper quoted Yesha Council Chairman Avi Roeh as saying that the appeal came following the increase in stone-throwing incidents in the West Bank.
According to Shin Bet data, not including stone-throwing, January saw 83 attacks in the West Bank and Jerusalem, compared to 41 the previous year, the newspaper added.
Settlers, backed by Knesset Member Avigdor Lieberman, are urging the IDF to change its rules of engagement and treat stone-throwing the same as live fire.
The appeal followed a recent surge in stone-throwing incidents across the West Bank, which culminated in the severe injury of three-year-old Adele Biton on Route no. 5, a main road across Samaria.
Following November's Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza, the number of stone-throwing attacks leaped to 70 in December, 120 in January and 250 in February.
The central areas for stone-throwing are the Gush Etzion-Hebron road, the Huwara village near Nablus, Wadi Haramieh and recently also main roads such as Route no. 5 and Route no. 443 between Modiin and Jerusalem.
"People I don't know tried to kill me," complained Rabbi Haim Navon, whose windshield was smashed by a stone on Route 443 over the weekend.
"You can't say anymore that it's only about some secluded roads on the way to a settlement at the end of the world," he said.
"But stone-violence in these far-off areas mustn't be tolerated, because if you tolerate that, you will have to face the same on Route no. 443. And if we keep holding ourselves back, we'll get stones on Route 1 as well."
Over the last few days settler leaders have appealed the political echelon to change the rules of engagement, which determine what provides sufficient cause for opening fire, and asked that stone-throwing be treated the same as live-fire, as "a stone also kills."
The appeal was led by Yesha Chairman Avi Roeh and backed by former foreign minister and current MK Lieberman.
But the increase in stone-throwing incidents is just a part of a general trend. According to Shin Bet data, not including stone-throwings, January saw 83 terror attacks in the West Bank and Jerusalem, compared to 41 the previous year.
In February, the number rose to 138, including the planting of 15 explosive charges, 2 stabbings, one attack in which an Israeli was run over and 119 Molotov cocktails lobbed at Israeli citizens.
Settlers want Palestinian stones to be considered "lethal weapons"
West Bank settlers demanded the IOF to start dealing with Palestinian stones as “lethal weapons” to address the recent rise in attacks on settlers in the West Bank. Settlers urged Netanyahu to change the rules of engagement and treat stone-throwing the same as live fire, the Israeli Yediot Aharonot reported on Wednesday.
The newspaper quoted Yesha Council Chairman Avi Roeh as saying that the appeal came following the increase in stone-throwing incidents in the West Bank.
According to Shin Bet data, not including stone-throwing, January saw 83 attacks in the West Bank and Jerusalem, compared to 41 the previous year, the newspaper added.
26 mar 2013
Settlers attack vendors in Al-Khalil market
Jewish settlers attacked Palestinian vendors near Bab Al-Zawiya in Al-Khalil city afternoon Monday and damaged their merchandise before fleeing the scene.
Groups of Palestinian youths threw stones and empty bottles at the fleeing settlers, who fled to Shuhada street in downtown Al-Khalil under Israeli military protection.
Locals said that Israeli occupation forces shielded the settlers and fired teargas and rubber bullets at the young men then chased them through the alleys.
They said that the IOF closed off the area. No casualties or arrests were reported in the incident.
Groups of Palestinian youths threw stones and empty bottles at the fleeing settlers, who fled to Shuhada street in downtown Al-Khalil under Israeli military protection.
Locals said that Israeli occupation forces shielded the settlers and fired teargas and rubber bullets at the young men then chased them through the alleys.
They said that the IOF closed off the area. No casualties or arrests were reported in the incident.
AFEH: Israelis set up Candlestick inside al-Aqsa
A Jewish Menorah, to be installed on the alleged temple, stands on a building overlooking al-Aqsa
An organization concerned with Israeli violations against Islamic sanctities revealed that Jewish settlers erected a candlestick made of paper inside the al-Aqsa Mosque.
Al-Aqsa Foundation for the Endowment and Heritage stated in a press release on Monday that a group of Israeli settlers have set up a candlestick made of paper in the eastern corner of al-Aqsa mosque to perform their Talmudic rituals.
The Jerusalemite Foundation warned against the seriousness of this incident, saying that the occupation aimed through such practices to impose a fait accompli at al-Aqsa Mosque.
An organization concerned with Israeli violations against Islamic sanctities revealed that Jewish settlers erected a candlestick made of paper inside the al-Aqsa Mosque.
Al-Aqsa Foundation for the Endowment and Heritage stated in a press release on Monday that a group of Israeli settlers have set up a candlestick made of paper in the eastern corner of al-Aqsa mosque to perform their Talmudic rituals.
The Jerusalemite Foundation warned against the seriousness of this incident, saying that the occupation aimed through such practices to impose a fait accompli at al-Aqsa Mosque.
Extremist Israelis attack a Jerusalemite boy
The Information Center of Wadi Hilweh in Silwan warned of the escalated settlers' attacks on the residents of the city of Jerusalem, amid the inaction of the Israeli police.
The center recorded in a statement on Monday evening six attacks carried out by groups of settlers and Jewish extremists against Jerusalemites from Silwan and the Old City of Jerusalem, during the last week, between the 16th and the 25th March.
The last of these attacks took place on Monday, when four Jewish extremists abused 16-year-old Mansour Abu Madi, from the village of Silwan, while heading to school in the morning, at the Mughrabi Gate.
While the boy was defending himself, the settlers called policemen, who arrived and arrested him.
Abu Madi pointed out that he was held in the police station in Salah al-Din Street for more than three hours for interrogation. Now he is under house arrest for ten days, he is only allowed to leave for school accompanied by his father.
The Information Center in Wadi Hiweh pointed out that on March 20 a 9-year-old Jerusalemite child was attacked, as two Jewish extremists throw a piece of glass at him from a close distance, causing him a deep wound in the face.
The child stated that he saw one of the settlers who attacked him the next day despite the fact that the police claimed in a statement that they arrested the attackers.
A 16-year-old settler has also attacked Dina Jwiles, 14, and her brother Mohammed, 12, on March 18 in the neighborhood of Wadi Hilweh in Silwan, as they were heading to their school.
When the child was defending herself, the security guards in the settlement of City of David arrived and held her. Dina and her brother were then arrested by the police.
Other Israelis attacked on the 16th of March a woman and her daughter, while they were passing in a neighborhood in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The center recorded in a statement on Monday evening six attacks carried out by groups of settlers and Jewish extremists against Jerusalemites from Silwan and the Old City of Jerusalem, during the last week, between the 16th and the 25th March.
The last of these attacks took place on Monday, when four Jewish extremists abused 16-year-old Mansour Abu Madi, from the village of Silwan, while heading to school in the morning, at the Mughrabi Gate.
While the boy was defending himself, the settlers called policemen, who arrived and arrested him.
Abu Madi pointed out that he was held in the police station in Salah al-Din Street for more than three hours for interrogation. Now he is under house arrest for ten days, he is only allowed to leave for school accompanied by his father.
The Information Center in Wadi Hiweh pointed out that on March 20 a 9-year-old Jerusalemite child was attacked, as two Jewish extremists throw a piece of glass at him from a close distance, causing him a deep wound in the face.
The child stated that he saw one of the settlers who attacked him the next day despite the fact that the police claimed in a statement that they arrested the attackers.
A 16-year-old settler has also attacked Dina Jwiles, 14, and her brother Mohammed, 12, on March 18 in the neighborhood of Wadi Hilweh in Silwan, as they were heading to their school.
When the child was defending herself, the security guards in the settlement of City of David arrived and held her. Dina and her brother were then arrested by the police.
Other Israelis attacked on the 16th of March a woman and her daughter, while they were passing in a neighborhood in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Israeli settlers organize marches around Al-Aqsa Mosque
Hundreds of settlers have marched since the morning hours around the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque, on the occasion of the Jewish Feast of Passover.
According to Al-Aqsa Foundation for Endowment and Heritage, MK Moshe Feiglin - Deputy Speaker of the Knesset - has called on Jewish worshipers to storm and pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday for the Passover holiday.
The Foundation warned in a press statement of the repercussions and the dimensions of such break-ins.
It called on worshipers and students from Jerusalem and the 1948-occupied territories to gather at the mosque and to intensify their daily presence inside it in order to protect it.
The group has also demanded the Arab League, holding a meeting in Doha, to take the appropriate decisions that preserve the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque from the occupation.
"The incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, which took place yesterday, were accompanied by the performance of Talmudic rituals under the guidance of rabbis, who have a prominent role in the file of Judaization and the call for the construction of the alleged temple," the Al-Aqsa Foundation said.
It called for organizing continuous events and activities that confirm rejection of Israeli schemes, and develop a program to liberate Al-Aqsa Mosque from the occupation.
According to Al-Aqsa Foundation for Endowment and Heritage, MK Moshe Feiglin - Deputy Speaker of the Knesset - has called on Jewish worshipers to storm and pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday for the Passover holiday.
The Foundation warned in a press statement of the repercussions and the dimensions of such break-ins.
It called on worshipers and students from Jerusalem and the 1948-occupied territories to gather at the mosque and to intensify their daily presence inside it in order to protect it.
The group has also demanded the Arab League, holding a meeting in Doha, to take the appropriate decisions that preserve the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque from the occupation.
"The incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, which took place yesterday, were accompanied by the performance of Talmudic rituals under the guidance of rabbis, who have a prominent role in the file of Judaization and the call for the construction of the alleged temple," the Al-Aqsa Foundation said.
It called for organizing continuous events and activities that confirm rejection of Israeli schemes, and develop a program to liberate Al-Aqsa Mosque from the occupation.
Feiglin invites Jews to defile Aqsa Mosque Wednesday
The Aqsa foundation for endowment and heritage said that deputy speaker of the Knesset Moshe Feiglin called on the Jews to defile the Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday to celebrate their Passover festival.
In a press release, the Aqsa foundation held the Israeli occupation regime fully responsible for the implications of such Jewish violations against the sanctity of the Islamic Aqsa Mosque.
It emphasized that the Aqsa Mosque is a purely Islamic holy site and any Jewish presence inside any part of it is illegal and sacrilegious.
The foundation called on the Palestinians in Jerusalem and the occupied territories to intensify their presence in the Aqsa Mosque to guard it from the Jewish break-ins and appealed to the 24th Arab summit to be held today to take action to protect the Mosque.
For its part, the assembly of the Palestinian trade unions demanded the Arab summit conferees to put the issue of Jerusalem and the Aqsa Mosque at the top of their agendas and to urgently act to confront the Jewish desecration campaigns against the holy Mosque.
In a press release on Sunday, the assembly urged the summit to activate the resolutions issued during previous summits regarding the Arab support for Jerusalem and the Aqsa Mosque.
It also called for highlighting the issue of the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and taking political moves to support their rights.
In a press release, the Aqsa foundation held the Israeli occupation regime fully responsible for the implications of such Jewish violations against the sanctity of the Islamic Aqsa Mosque.
It emphasized that the Aqsa Mosque is a purely Islamic holy site and any Jewish presence inside any part of it is illegal and sacrilegious.
The foundation called on the Palestinians in Jerusalem and the occupied territories to intensify their presence in the Aqsa Mosque to guard it from the Jewish break-ins and appealed to the 24th Arab summit to be held today to take action to protect the Mosque.
For its part, the assembly of the Palestinian trade unions demanded the Arab summit conferees to put the issue of Jerusalem and the Aqsa Mosque at the top of their agendas and to urgently act to confront the Jewish desecration campaigns against the holy Mosque.
In a press release on Sunday, the assembly urged the summit to activate the resolutions issued during previous summits regarding the Arab support for Jerusalem and the Aqsa Mosque.
It also called for highlighting the issue of the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and taking political moves to support their rights.