1 may 2019
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Wednesday kidnapped 7 Palestinian citizens during overnight raids on different West Bank areas.
Local sources said that the IOF at daybreak stormed al-Mazra'a al-Gharbiya village in Ramallah and arrested the brothers Jihad Abu Laila and Mohammed Abu Laila after searching their family home.
The same sources reported that the IOF raided the neighboring village of Abu Shkeidem, kidnapped the Palestinian youth Ahmad Farouq, and transferred him to an undeclared destination.
Meanwhile in Nablus, the IOF arrested the ex-prisoners Asem Ghuneim and Mujahed al-Qotob after searching their homes and wreaking havoc on them.
Violent clashes broke out in the area between Palestinian youths and the IOF soldiers who heavily fired tear gas bombs.
Eyewitnesses said that the IOF stormed Kafr Thulth town in Qalqilya and arrested Jaree Shawahneh from his home. At the same time in Bethlehem, the IOF abducted Ahmad al-Amour after raiding his family home in Tuqu' town.
At daybreak Wednesday 12,000 Israeli settlers stormed Kifl Haris in Salfit and performed Talmudic rituals at Islamic shrines under the protection of the IOF who had sealed off the town.
Quds Press said, quoting local sources, that the IOF soldiers deployed in large numbers on Kifl Haris roads, climbed the rooftops of Palestinian homes, and installed checkpoints in different areas.
Local sources said that the IOF at daybreak stormed al-Mazra'a al-Gharbiya village in Ramallah and arrested the brothers Jihad Abu Laila and Mohammed Abu Laila after searching their family home.
The same sources reported that the IOF raided the neighboring village of Abu Shkeidem, kidnapped the Palestinian youth Ahmad Farouq, and transferred him to an undeclared destination.
Meanwhile in Nablus, the IOF arrested the ex-prisoners Asem Ghuneim and Mujahed al-Qotob after searching their homes and wreaking havoc on them.
Violent clashes broke out in the area between Palestinian youths and the IOF soldiers who heavily fired tear gas bombs.
Eyewitnesses said that the IOF stormed Kafr Thulth town in Qalqilya and arrested Jaree Shawahneh from his home. At the same time in Bethlehem, the IOF abducted Ahmad al-Amour after raiding his family home in Tuqu' town.
At daybreak Wednesday 12,000 Israeli settlers stormed Kifl Haris in Salfit and performed Talmudic rituals at Islamic shrines under the protection of the IOF who had sealed off the town.
Quds Press said, quoting local sources, that the IOF soldiers deployed in large numbers on Kifl Haris roads, climbed the rooftops of Palestinian homes, and installed checkpoints in different areas.
A Palestinian fisherman was injured and two others arrested by the Israeli occupation navy while sailing off Gaza shore on Wednesday morning.
The PIC reporter said that the Israeli navy chased Palestinian fishing boats off northern Gaza shore and opened fire at them.
He added that the fisherman Mohammed Abu Ryala was injured in the attack and transferred to a Gaza hospital for treatment, while the detainees Hazem and Khaled Abu Ryala were taken by the Israeli navy to an undeclared destination.
The PIC reporter confirmed that the attack took place within the permitted fishing zone.
Targeting Palestinian fishermen in Gaza sea on a daily basis is a crime added to a long series of Israeli crimes committed against the Gaza Strip since the signing of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian resistance groups in August 2014 under the auspices of Egypt.
The attack came only one day after Israel decided to reduce Gaza's fishing zone to 6 nautical miles in violation of newly reached understandings.
The PIC reporter said that the Israeli navy chased Palestinian fishing boats off northern Gaza shore and opened fire at them.
He added that the fisherman Mohammed Abu Ryala was injured in the attack and transferred to a Gaza hospital for treatment, while the detainees Hazem and Khaled Abu Ryala were taken by the Israeli navy to an undeclared destination.
The PIC reporter confirmed that the attack took place within the permitted fishing zone.
Targeting Palestinian fishermen in Gaza sea on a daily basis is a crime added to a long series of Israeli crimes committed against the Gaza Strip since the signing of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian resistance groups in August 2014 under the auspices of Egypt.
The attack came only one day after Israel decided to reduce Gaza's fishing zone to 6 nautical miles in violation of newly reached understandings.
The Israeli occupation army on Wednesday morning carried out a limited incursion into blockaded Gaza and razed Palestinian lands.
The PIC reporter said that 8 Israeli bulldozers rolled a few hundred meters into Juhor ad Dik area east of Gaza city and razed farmlands along the border fence.
Local sources said that the operation was accompanied by heavy firing of live ammunition and tear gas canisters at Palestinian farmers working in their lands near the border. No injuries were reported.
The Israeli army on almost a daily basis attacks Palestinian farmers and fishermen in Gaza border areas in violation of the Egypt-sponsored ceasefire agreement signed by Israel and Palestinian resistance groups in 2014.
Israeli bulldozers raze lands east of Gaza City
Several Israeli military vehicles raided Palestinian lands, on Wednesday, east of Gaza City in the central besieged Gaza Strip.
A Ma'an reporter said that eight large D-9 Israeli military bulldozers entered dozens of meters into Palestinian lands.
Sources added that Israeli military bulldozers razed and leveled the lands while drones flew overhead.
Israeli military incursions inside the besieged Gaza Strip and near the "buffer zone," which lies on both land and sea sides of Gaza, have long been a near-daily occurrence.
The Israeli army also regularly detains and opens fire on unarmed Palestinian fishermen, shepherds, and farmers along the border areas if they approach the buffer zone, as the authorities have not made clear the precise area of the designated zone.
The practice has in effect destroyed much of the agricultural and fishing sector of the blockaded coastal enclave, which has been under an Israeli air, land and sea blockade for nearly 12 years.
The PIC reporter said that 8 Israeli bulldozers rolled a few hundred meters into Juhor ad Dik area east of Gaza city and razed farmlands along the border fence.
Local sources said that the operation was accompanied by heavy firing of live ammunition and tear gas canisters at Palestinian farmers working in their lands near the border. No injuries were reported.
The Israeli army on almost a daily basis attacks Palestinian farmers and fishermen in Gaza border areas in violation of the Egypt-sponsored ceasefire agreement signed by Israel and Palestinian resistance groups in 2014.
Israeli bulldozers raze lands east of Gaza City
Several Israeli military vehicles raided Palestinian lands, on Wednesday, east of Gaza City in the central besieged Gaza Strip.
A Ma'an reporter said that eight large D-9 Israeli military bulldozers entered dozens of meters into Palestinian lands.
Sources added that Israeli military bulldozers razed and leveled the lands while drones flew overhead.
Israeli military incursions inside the besieged Gaza Strip and near the "buffer zone," which lies on both land and sea sides of Gaza, have long been a near-daily occurrence.
The Israeli army also regularly detains and opens fire on unarmed Palestinian fishermen, shepherds, and farmers along the border areas if they approach the buffer zone, as the authorities have not made clear the precise area of the designated zone.
The practice has in effect destroyed much of the agricultural and fishing sector of the blockaded coastal enclave, which has been under an Israeli air, land and sea blockade for nearly 12 years.
30 apr 2019
A Palestinian fisherman was shot and injured with a rubber-coated steel bullet fired by Israeli naval forces while working off Gaza’s coast, on Tuesday.
According to the Palestinian Fishermen Union in Gaza, Amran Muhammad Bakr was shot and injured during an attack by Israeli naval forces while working off the coast of Gaza.
Sources confirmed that Bakr was shot and injured in the back with a rubber-coated steel bullet.
However, his medical condition remained unknown.
The Israeli army also regularly detains and opens fire on unarmed Palestinian fishermen, shepherds, and farmers along the border areas if they approach the buffer zone, as the authorities have not made clear the precise area of the designated zone.
The practice has in effect destroyed much of the agricultural and fishing sector of the blockaded coastal enclave, which has been under an Israeli air, land, and sea blockade for 12 years.
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem recently concluded that Israel's Gaza closure and "harassment of fishermen" have been "destroying Gaza's fishing sector," with 95 percent of fishermen living below the poverty line.
According to the Palestinian Fishermen Union in Gaza, Amran Muhammad Bakr was shot and injured during an attack by Israeli naval forces while working off the coast of Gaza.
Sources confirmed that Bakr was shot and injured in the back with a rubber-coated steel bullet.
However, his medical condition remained unknown.
The Israeli army also regularly detains and opens fire on unarmed Palestinian fishermen, shepherds, and farmers along the border areas if they approach the buffer zone, as the authorities have not made clear the precise area of the designated zone.
The practice has in effect destroyed much of the agricultural and fishing sector of the blockaded coastal enclave, which has been under an Israeli air, land, and sea blockade for 12 years.
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem recently concluded that Israel's Gaza closure and "harassment of fishermen" have been "destroying Gaza's fishing sector," with 95 percent of fishermen living below the poverty line.
For the second straight day, Israeli forces invaded Silwan neighborhood, in East Jerusalem, to carry out demolitions of Palestinian homes, and beat back residents who tried to stop them.
The Israeli forces reportedly used tear gas, stun grenades, pushing and beating against the residents, causing injuries.
At least seven youth were injured by Israeli forces, several of whom were hit by rubber-coated steel bullets, according to local sources. video video
The Israeli authorities had issued demolition orders for three homes in the Wadi Yasol neighborhood of Silwan, in East Jerusalem, just south of the Al Aqsa Mosque.
When the troops arrived with military vehicles and armored D9 bulldozer to demolish the three homes, belonging to brothers Anas and Qusay Burqan, a number of local residents came out to the street to protest, and to try to prevent the demolition.
The protesters did not manage to stop the demolition, and the Israeli soldiers entered the homes after spraying the protesters with tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets.
They forced the residents out of their homes, and demolished them.
This follows similar demolitions in the same neighborhood the day before.
The Israeli forces reportedly used tear gas, stun grenades, pushing and beating against the residents, causing injuries.
At least seven youth were injured by Israeli forces, several of whom were hit by rubber-coated steel bullets, according to local sources. video video
The Israeli authorities had issued demolition orders for three homes in the Wadi Yasol neighborhood of Silwan, in East Jerusalem, just south of the Al Aqsa Mosque.
When the troops arrived with military vehicles and armored D9 bulldozer to demolish the three homes, belonging to brothers Anas and Qusay Burqan, a number of local residents came out to the street to protest, and to try to prevent the demolition.
The protesters did not manage to stop the demolition, and the Israeli soldiers entered the homes after spraying the protesters with tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets.
They forced the residents out of their homes, and demolished them.
This follows similar demolitions in the same neighborhood the day before.
29 apr 2019
The Israeli police on Sunday evening abducted two Palestinian citizens in al-Isawiya village, northeast of Occupied Jerusalem.
Local residents said that Israeli police forces stormed the village late on Sunday and kidnapped the two youths.
They added that violent confrontations broke out between Palestinian citizens and the police. No injuries were reported.
Local residents said that Israeli police forces stormed the village late on Sunday and kidnapped the two youths.
They added that violent confrontations broke out between Palestinian citizens and the police. No injuries were reported.
Israeli occupation navy opened its fire Monday morning towards Palestinian fishermen off Gaza northern coast.
The committee in charge of documenting Israeli violations against Palestinian fishermen reported that the Israeli navy opened fire toward fishermen along the northern Gaza coast; no causalities were reported.
It was also reported that the navy was firing on Palestinian boats for all of last night.
The Israeli occupation navy engages in daily attacks against fishermen off Gaza Strip coast, under the pretext that they have exceeded the allowed fishing zone.
The committee in charge of documenting Israeli violations against Palestinian fishermen reported that the Israeli navy opened fire toward fishermen along the northern Gaza coast; no causalities were reported.
It was also reported that the navy was firing on Palestinian boats for all of last night.
The Israeli occupation navy engages in daily attacks against fishermen off Gaza Strip coast, under the pretext that they have exceeded the allowed fishing zone.
A young Palestinian was shot in the back, today, near an Israeli military checkpoint in the north of the West Bank, according to Palestinian security sources.
Sources told WAFA that Israeli soldiers, who were manning the checkpoint, opened fire at the Palestinian who was not immediately identified.
His health situation remains unknown at the time of this report.
Samer Abu Bakr, mayor of the town of Yabad, located near where the shooting took place, said that the army closed the checkpoint after the shooting and declared part of his town a closed military zone, pointing out that the army brought reinforcement to the area, and that Israeli ambulances were seen at the site.
The reason for the shooting was not immediately known.
Sources told WAFA that Israeli soldiers, who were manning the checkpoint, opened fire at the Palestinian who was not immediately identified.
His health situation remains unknown at the time of this report.
Samer Abu Bakr, mayor of the town of Yabad, located near where the shooting took place, said that the army closed the checkpoint after the shooting and declared part of his town a closed military zone, pointing out that the army brought reinforcement to the area, and that Israeli ambulances were seen at the site.
The reason for the shooting was not immediately known.
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Monday at dawn, twenty-one Palestinians from their homes, in several parts of the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.
One of the abducted Palestinians is the head of the Jerusalem office of the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society and the secretary of Fateh movement in the city.
The PPS said the soldiers abducted Nasser Qous, the head of its office in Jerusalem and the secretary of Fateh movement in the city, after storming and searching his home in the Old City.
It added that the soldiers also abducted Nasser Salama, Emad Shalloudi and Haitham Hijazi, in the Old City of Jerusalem, and Ayman ar-Resheq from the ath-Thouri neighborhood in Silwan town.
In addition, the soldiers abducted Majdi Hashshash, Yousef Ahmad al-Ashqar, Yousef Amjad al-Ashqar, Abdullah Shehada, Yousef Ali Shehada, Saifeddin Safadi and Mohammad Safadi, from their homes in Nablus governorate, in northern West Bank.
In Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem, the soldiers abducted four Palestinians, identified as Rabea’ Salah Taqatqa, Ahmad Salah Taqatqa, Essam Mohammad Taqatqa and Karim Sameeh Taqatqa.
In Jenin, in northern West Bank, the soldiers abducted Osama Ayman ‘Aabed, Ehsan Ayman ‘Aabed and Omar Fadel Jad’oun.
In Tulkarem, also in northern West Bank, the soldiers abducted Mohammad Ra’ed al-Hawarin, from his home.
In addition, the soldiers abducted Taiseer Ahmad al-Jondi, 60, and a former political prisoner who was held by Israeli for fifteen years, identified as Zaher Abdulrahman Doqqa, 42.
In related news, Israeli soldiers, stationed in Nahal Oz military base, across of perimeter fence, east of Gaza city, fired many live rounds at Palestinian farmers, on their lands, east of the Sheja’eyya neighborhood, east of Gaza city, forcing them to leave.
One of the abducted Palestinians is the head of the Jerusalem office of the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society and the secretary of Fateh movement in the city.
The PPS said the soldiers abducted Nasser Qous, the head of its office in Jerusalem and the secretary of Fateh movement in the city, after storming and searching his home in the Old City.
It added that the soldiers also abducted Nasser Salama, Emad Shalloudi and Haitham Hijazi, in the Old City of Jerusalem, and Ayman ar-Resheq from the ath-Thouri neighborhood in Silwan town.
In addition, the soldiers abducted Majdi Hashshash, Yousef Ahmad al-Ashqar, Yousef Amjad al-Ashqar, Abdullah Shehada, Yousef Ali Shehada, Saifeddin Safadi and Mohammad Safadi, from their homes in Nablus governorate, in northern West Bank.
In Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem, the soldiers abducted four Palestinians, identified as Rabea’ Salah Taqatqa, Ahmad Salah Taqatqa, Essam Mohammad Taqatqa and Karim Sameeh Taqatqa.
In Jenin, in northern West Bank, the soldiers abducted Osama Ayman ‘Aabed, Ehsan Ayman ‘Aabed and Omar Fadel Jad’oun.
In Tulkarem, also in northern West Bank, the soldiers abducted Mohammad Ra’ed al-Hawarin, from his home.
In addition, the soldiers abducted Taiseer Ahmad al-Jondi, 60, and a former political prisoner who was held by Israeli for fifteen years, identified as Zaher Abdulrahman Doqqa, 42.
In related news, Israeli soldiers, stationed in Nahal Oz military base, across of perimeter fence, east of Gaza city, fired many live rounds at Palestinian farmers, on their lands, east of the Sheja’eyya neighborhood, east of Gaza city, forcing them to leave.
28 apr 2019
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Sunday at dawn, nine Palestinians, including a child, from their homes in several parts of the occupied West Bank.
The soldiers invaded and searched dozens of homes across the West Bank, causing damage, and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
Dozens of soldiers invaded the al-‘Arroub refugee camp, north of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and abducted Obeida Akram Jawabra, Mohammad Taha al-‘Adarba and a child, identified as Rani Ahmad Hdeib.
The soldiers searched many homes in the governorate, including the home of a former political prisoner, identified as Khairi Skafi.
In addition, the soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, at youngsters protesting the invasion into their neighborhoods, and homes, in Nablus, Jericho and Hebron.
The soldiers also abducted Bara’ Jad, from his home in Barta’a town, which is surrounded and isolated by the illegal Israeli Annexation Wall, southwest of Jenin, in northern West Bank.
The abducted Palestinians have been identified as:
The soldiers invaded and searched dozens of homes across the West Bank, causing damage, and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
Dozens of soldiers invaded the al-‘Arroub refugee camp, north of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and abducted Obeida Akram Jawabra, Mohammad Taha al-‘Adarba and a child, identified as Rani Ahmad Hdeib.
The soldiers searched many homes in the governorate, including the home of a former political prisoner, identified as Khairi Skafi.
In addition, the soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, at youngsters protesting the invasion into their neighborhoods, and homes, in Nablus, Jericho and Hebron.
The soldiers also abducted Bara’ Jad, from his home in Barta’a town, which is surrounded and isolated by the illegal Israeli Annexation Wall, southwest of Jenin, in northern West Bank.
The abducted Palestinians have been identified as:
- Islam Saleh Dar Mousa, Beit Liqya town, west of Ramallah.
- Osama Nathir Salim, Silwad town, east of Ramallah.
- Azzam Wassel, Silwad town.
- Hatem Shahin, Nablus.
- Bara’ Jad, Barta’a, Jenin.
- Rani Hdeib, al-‘Arroub refugee camp, Hebron.
- Obeida Akram Jawabra, al-‘Arroub refugee camp, Hebron.
- Ahmad Ra’fat al-Badawi, al-‘Arroub refugee camp, Hebron.
- Mahmoud Seder, Jericho.
27 apr 2019
A Palestinian youth was injured on Saturday by Israeli gunfire near Gaza border.
A local source reported that the Israeli occupation forces opened fire at a group of Palestinian citizens north of Beit Hanoun town in the northern area of the Gaza Strip, injuring one of them.
Israeli media sources claimed that the Israeli forces opened fire at three Palestinians attempting to cross the border fence.
The injured youth suffered live bullet wounds in the higher part of his body and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
A local source reported that the Israeli occupation forces opened fire at a group of Palestinian citizens north of Beit Hanoun town in the northern area of the Gaza Strip, injuring one of them.
Israeli media sources claimed that the Israeli forces opened fire at three Palestinians attempting to cross the border fence.
The injured youth suffered live bullet wounds in the higher part of his body and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
