17 dec 2015

Clashes erupted Thursday afternoon between Palestinian youths and Israeli forces stationed at the Container Checkpoint in al-Shuhada Street at Bab al-Zawiya district in the city of al-Khalil.
The PIC reporter revealed that the clashes broke out in the wake of a peaceful march demanding the return of Palestinian martyrs’ bodies detained by Israel.
Israeli forces fired stun grenades and intensively unleashed tear gas canisters at Palestinians who threw stones at the Israeli soldiers. Commercial shops in the area closed down during the clashes.
The PIC reporter revealed that the clashes broke out in the wake of a peaceful march demanding the return of Palestinian martyrs’ bodies detained by Israel.
Israeli forces fired stun grenades and intensively unleashed tear gas canisters at Palestinians who threw stones at the Israeli soldiers. Commercial shops in the area closed down during the clashes.

Two Palestinian children were injured Thursday evening in two separate attacks in Gaza Strip and Nablus, north of the West Bank.
A 14-year-old boy was shot by two live bullets in his leg after Israeli forces stationed at the border fence opened heavy fire at a group of Palestinian youths east of al-Bureij refugee camp.
The boy was immediately taken to hospital for treatment after suffering moderate injuries, local youths affirmed.
In the West Bank, a 12-year-old child was shot and injured as clashes erupted in Salem town, east of Nablus.
The clashes broke out as IOF soldiers brutally stormed the town amid heavy fire of tear gas bombs and live rounds.
A PIC reporter quoted eyewitnesses as saying that the injured child suffered gunshot injuries in his leg.
The wounded child was first arrested by Israeli forces before being handed over to PA liaison officers who took him later to hospital for treatment.
Three young men were also arrested during the confrontations.
A 14-year-old boy was shot by two live bullets in his leg after Israeli forces stationed at the border fence opened heavy fire at a group of Palestinian youths east of al-Bureij refugee camp.
The boy was immediately taken to hospital for treatment after suffering moderate injuries, local youths affirmed.
In the West Bank, a 12-year-old child was shot and injured as clashes erupted in Salem town, east of Nablus.
The clashes broke out as IOF soldiers brutally stormed the town amid heavy fire of tear gas bombs and live rounds.
A PIC reporter quoted eyewitnesses as saying that the injured child suffered gunshot injuries in his leg.
The wounded child was first arrested by Israeli forces before being handed over to PA liaison officers who took him later to hospital for treatment.
Three young men were also arrested during the confrontations.

Two Palestinian children suffered gunshot injuries during clashes that erupted Thursday evening in Beit Laqya, west of Ramallah.
The clashes broke out near the Israeli Apartheid Wall, south of the town, when Israeli forces suddenly opened heavy fire at locals.
The local youths were surprised by the Israeli sudden attack and responded by stoning them.
Two children were shot and injured while a third boy, 13, was arrested during the attack.
Israeli forces tried to arrest the two injured children; however, local youths managed to release them. They were then taken to hospital for treatment as they were suffering from serious leg injuries.
The clashes broke out near the Israeli Apartheid Wall, south of the town, when Israeli forces suddenly opened heavy fire at locals.
The local youths were surprised by the Israeli sudden attack and responded by stoning them.
Two children were shot and injured while a third boy, 13, was arrested during the attack.
Israeli forces tried to arrest the two injured children; however, local youths managed to release them. They were then taken to hospital for treatment as they were suffering from serious leg injuries.

The Israeli occupation army on Thursday morning carried out a small-scale incursion into a southern area of the Gaza Strip.
A field observer told Quds Press that four military bulldozers and two armored vehicles infiltrated into the east of Khan Younis district, south of Gaza and embarked on bulldozing a plot of land.
He added that the Israeli army deployed several snipers along the eastern border of Khan Younis during the incursion.
An explosive device was detonated at an Israeli military patrol in the same area yesterday, but there was no injured soldiers in the explosion, according to Israeli claims.
In a separate incident, Palestinian fishermen miraculously survived when Israeli gunboats opened machinegun fire today morning at their boats off the northern coast of Gaza.
A field observer told Quds Press that four military bulldozers and two armored vehicles infiltrated into the east of Khan Younis district, south of Gaza and embarked on bulldozing a plot of land.
He added that the Israeli army deployed several snipers along the eastern border of Khan Younis during the incursion.
An explosive device was detonated at an Israeli military patrol in the same area yesterday, but there was no injured soldiers in the explosion, according to Israeli claims.
In a separate incident, Palestinian fishermen miraculously survived when Israeli gunboats opened machinegun fire today morning at their boats off the northern coast of Gaza.

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Wednesday night forced a Palestinian family out of their home, located in Jenin’s southwestern town of Yabad, in the northern occupied West Bank.
Local sources said the IOF turned the Yahya Abu Shamla’s family home into a military barrack and were deployed on the house rooftop.
Earlier, on Tuesday evening, the Israeli soldiers rolled into the house and wreaked havoc on it after Israeli settlers claimed they were hurled with stones on an adjacent road.
Yabad Mayor, Youssef Atatra, said the Israeli occupation army has stepped up assaults on the Palestinian natives of Yabad town.
He added that the occupation troops have cordoned off Yabad’s surrounding areas with military checkpoints and provided security shield for the Israeli vandals.
Local sources said the IOF turned the Yahya Abu Shamla’s family home into a military barrack and were deployed on the house rooftop.
Earlier, on Tuesday evening, the Israeli soldiers rolled into the house and wreaked havoc on it after Israeli settlers claimed they were hurled with stones on an adjacent road.
Yabad Mayor, Youssef Atatra, said the Israeli occupation army has stepped up assaults on the Palestinian natives of Yabad town.
He added that the occupation troops have cordoned off Yabad’s surrounding areas with military checkpoints and provided security shield for the Israeli vandals.

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stormed at dawn Thursday different areas of occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank. Several arrests were carried out during the raid.
In Ramallah, IOF arrested five youths after violently breaking into their homes in Jalazoun refugee camp.
In Tulkarem, a number of local homes were brutally raided and searched at the outskirts of the city. An ex-detainee was taken from his house during the raid campaign.
On the other hand, IOF soldiers broke into Farata town in Qalqilia and arrested a University student after storming his family home.
In Jenin, Israeli settlers continued their attacks against Palestinians and their properties in Yabad town. The tension has been running high in the town after IOF confiscated a local home and turned it into a military checkpoint.
Along the same line, IOF soldiers stormed at dawn today Zabda town amid heavy fire of tear gas bombs.
Similar raids were reported in the neighboring towns and in Nablus city. However, no arrests were carried out.
In al-Khali, an ex-detainee was arrested in Dura town south of the city, while two other young men were detained in Fawar refugee camp after being brutally beaten.
A number of homes were also stormed and violently searched in Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem.
In Ramallah, IOF arrested five youths after violently breaking into their homes in Jalazoun refugee camp.
In Tulkarem, a number of local homes were brutally raided and searched at the outskirts of the city. An ex-detainee was taken from his house during the raid campaign.
On the other hand, IOF soldiers broke into Farata town in Qalqilia and arrested a University student after storming his family home.
In Jenin, Israeli settlers continued their attacks against Palestinians and their properties in Yabad town. The tension has been running high in the town after IOF confiscated a local home and turned it into a military checkpoint.
Along the same line, IOF soldiers stormed at dawn today Zabda town amid heavy fire of tear gas bombs.
Similar raids were reported in the neighboring towns and in Nablus city. However, no arrests were carried out.
In al-Khali, an ex-detainee was arrested in Dura town south of the city, while two other young men were detained in Fawar refugee camp after being brutally beaten.
A number of homes were also stormed and violently searched in Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem.
16 dec 2015

Three Palestinian farmers were shot and injured in an Israeli tank shelling Wednesday evening east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
Two farmers were injured while tending to their agricultural land, while the third was hit in his nearby house.
Israeli sources claimed that the shelling targeted a resistance site.
Meanwhile, an Israeli tank was targeted with an explosive device Wednesday evening east of Khan Younis.
No injuries were reported during the incident, while significant damage was caused, according to the Israeli sources.
Two farmers were injured while tending to their agricultural land, while the third was hit in his nearby house.
Israeli sources claimed that the shelling targeted a resistance site.
Meanwhile, an Israeli tank was targeted with an explosive device Wednesday evening east of Khan Younis.
No injuries were reported during the incident, while significant damage was caused, according to the Israeli sources.

Israeli forces shot and injured a Palestinian farmer south east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Health said.
The 20-year-old farmer sustained moderate injuries in the leg and the hand after being shot near the Sofa crossing, located between the al-Fakhari and Rafah areas, the spokesperson for Gaza’s Ministry of Health, Ashraf al-Qirda, told Ma’an News Agency.
An Israeli army spokesperson had no immediate information on the incident.
Palestinian fishermen and farmers whose work brings them near the border areas of the besieged coastal enclave frequently come under fire from Israeli forces.
Israeli soldiers on Dec. 13 shot and injured a Palestinian farmer east of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.
A “security buffer zone” is imposed by Israel on both land and seaside borders of the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli army often reports that Israeli forces open fire in such cases due to a “threat to security.” Israeli forces have in the past been criticized for interfering with Palestinians who have not breached the buffer zone, with such interference posing a major threat to the livelihood and well-being of Palestinian workers.
Archive IMEMC story: Farming Under Siege: Working the Land in Gaza
The 20-year-old farmer sustained moderate injuries in the leg and the hand after being shot near the Sofa crossing, located between the al-Fakhari and Rafah areas, the spokesperson for Gaza’s Ministry of Health, Ashraf al-Qirda, told Ma’an News Agency.
An Israeli army spokesperson had no immediate information on the incident.
Palestinian fishermen and farmers whose work brings them near the border areas of the besieged coastal enclave frequently come under fire from Israeli forces.
Israeli soldiers on Dec. 13 shot and injured a Palestinian farmer east of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.
A “security buffer zone” is imposed by Israel on both land and seaside borders of the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli army often reports that Israeli forces open fire in such cases due to a “threat to security.” Israeli forces have in the past been criticized for interfering with Palestinians who have not breached the buffer zone, with such interference posing a major threat to the livelihood and well-being of Palestinian workers.
Archive IMEMC story: Farming Under Siege: Working the Land in Gaza

At least 10 Palestinians were injured, including three with live ammunition, during clashes with Israeli troops who stormed Deheishe refugee camp near Bethlehem, late Tuesday night, according to local sources.
Witnesses told WAFA that an Israeli army force broke into the camp at midnight and raided multiple homes, provoking clashes with the youth.
Soldiers used live ammunition and rubber-coated rounds to disperse the protesters, injuring three with live ammunition and seven others with rubber-coated metal bullets. The wounded were transferred to nearby Beit Jala public hospital, where their health conditions ranged between moderate and serious.
About 50 others also suffocated due to inhaling teargas used by the Israeli troops.
Five other local Palestinians were abducted during the military incursion. They were identified as Yazan Juaidi, 18, Hamdi Atrash, 24, Mohammad Atrash, 22, Amad Shamroukh, 22, and Ahmad Ja’fari. Army also handed notices to other Palestinians in the camp to appear for interrogation.
To be noted, about 124 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the beginning of unrest in the West Bank and Jerusalem in early October 2015. Over 13,000 others have been injured.
Witnesses told WAFA that an Israeli army force broke into the camp at midnight and raided multiple homes, provoking clashes with the youth.
Soldiers used live ammunition and rubber-coated rounds to disperse the protesters, injuring three with live ammunition and seven others with rubber-coated metal bullets. The wounded were transferred to nearby Beit Jala public hospital, where their health conditions ranged between moderate and serious.
About 50 others also suffocated due to inhaling teargas used by the Israeli troops.
Five other local Palestinians were abducted during the military incursion. They were identified as Yazan Juaidi, 18, Hamdi Atrash, 24, Mohammad Atrash, 22, Amad Shamroukh, 22, and Ahmad Ja’fari. Army also handed notices to other Palestinians in the camp to appear for interrogation.
To be noted, about 124 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the beginning of unrest in the West Bank and Jerusalem in early October 2015. Over 13,000 others have been injured.

Israeli forces, on Wednesday, shot and injured 15 students with both rubber-coated steel bullets and live fire, during protests at Palestine Technical University, in the northern occupied West Bank district of Tulkarem, medical sources at the Red Crescent said.
According to Ma'an News Agency, five youths were shot and injured with live fire, while 10 more were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets and at least four suffered from severe tear gas inhalation. Four of those shot with rubber-coated bullets were treated at the scene, while the rest of the 19 injured were evacuated to a nearby hospital.
In addition, 25 other students suffered from moderate tear gas inhalation and were treated at the scene by medics.
Witnesses said that Israeli forces opened fire at the students during a protest which erupted into clashes. During clashes, Israeli forces raided the campus.
An Israeli army spokesperson did not immediately respond for comment.
Following student-organized marches that started in October, in protest of Israeli violations and raids onto the university campus, administrators reported that Israeli forces had positioned themselves at a temporary base on the campus.
A head administrator of the university, Dirar Elayyan, said earlier this month that non-students then began to enter the campus and throw stones at the Israeli base, prompting violent clashes that have severely interrupted normal campus life and left several students seriously injured.
The university reportedly began preparations to build the wall to prevent the entrance of outsiders, last month. However, Israeli forces stopped the construction and confiscated a bulldozer, assaulting workers, Elayyan said.
According to Ma'an News Agency, five youths were shot and injured with live fire, while 10 more were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets and at least four suffered from severe tear gas inhalation. Four of those shot with rubber-coated bullets were treated at the scene, while the rest of the 19 injured were evacuated to a nearby hospital.
In addition, 25 other students suffered from moderate tear gas inhalation and were treated at the scene by medics.
Witnesses said that Israeli forces opened fire at the students during a protest which erupted into clashes. During clashes, Israeli forces raided the campus.
An Israeli army spokesperson did not immediately respond for comment.
Following student-organized marches that started in October, in protest of Israeli violations and raids onto the university campus, administrators reported that Israeli forces had positioned themselves at a temporary base on the campus.
A head administrator of the university, Dirar Elayyan, said earlier this month that non-students then began to enter the campus and throw stones at the Israeli base, prompting violent clashes that have severely interrupted normal campus life and left several students seriously injured.
The university reportedly began preparations to build the wall to prevent the entrance of outsiders, last month. However, Israeli forces stopped the construction and confiscated a bulldozer, assaulting workers, Elayyan said.

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened their gunfire Wednesday morning in two separate attacks at Palestinian fishermen and farmers in Gaza.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers, stationed at the border areas east of Jabalia town, north of Gaza Strip, opened heavy fire at Palestinian farmers and local homes in the border area.
The border area has also witnessed unusual movements of Israeli military vehicles with Israeli drones flying over the area, the sources added.
Meanwhile, Israeli gunboats targeted Palestinian fishing boats while sailing off Gaza shores. No injuries were reported during the attack.
Israeli forces have repeatedly violated the ceasefire agreement reached on August 26, 2014 between Israeli forces and Palestinian resistance under Egyptian mediation.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers, stationed at the border areas east of Jabalia town, north of Gaza Strip, opened heavy fire at Palestinian farmers and local homes in the border area.
The border area has also witnessed unusual movements of Israeli military vehicles with Israeli drones flying over the area, the sources added.
Meanwhile, Israeli gunboats targeted Palestinian fishing boats while sailing off Gaza shores. No injuries were reported during the attack.
Israeli forces have repeatedly violated the ceasefire agreement reached on August 26, 2014 between Israeli forces and Palestinian resistance under Egyptian mediation.

Dozens of Palestinians choked on tear gas on Tuesday in violent clashes with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in eastern Occupied Jerusalem.
Media sources said 25 Palestinians sustained critical breathing disorders due to heavy inhalation of tear gas in the clashes that rocked Jerusalem’s Abu Dis town.
Violent clashes further burst out in al-Issawiya village after dozens of Israeli occupation soldiers stormed the area and raked through its residential neighborhoods.
The IOF attacked Palestinian civilian homes and vehicles with randomly-shot spates of tear gas canisters and rubber-coated bullets, resulting in remarkable material damage.
A Palestinian youth was aggressively attacked by the occupation soldiers near the entrance of al-Issawiya.
The assault culminated in the abduction of seven-year-old Yahya Abu Diab near al-Saadiya neighborhood, in the Old City of Occupied Jerusalem.
Yahya was dragged to an Israeli police station in Salah al-Deen Street shortly after, pending further investigation.
In a related development, the IOF kidnapped three Palestinian brothers at a military checkpoint pitched on the western entrance to Ramallah’s eastern town of Silwad, in the central occupied West Bank.
The three arrestees were transferred to the Benjamin detention center.
Eyewitnesses said the IOF opened fire at a vehicle carrying the three brothers and attacked them with rifle butts.
The same sources added that the IOF tightened military grip near Silwad’s western entrance, denying Palestinian citizens' access out of or into the town.
Earlier, at dawn time, the IOF kidnapped four Palestinian citizens from Silwad town.
Media sources said 25 Palestinians sustained critical breathing disorders due to heavy inhalation of tear gas in the clashes that rocked Jerusalem’s Abu Dis town.
Violent clashes further burst out in al-Issawiya village after dozens of Israeli occupation soldiers stormed the area and raked through its residential neighborhoods.
The IOF attacked Palestinian civilian homes and vehicles with randomly-shot spates of tear gas canisters and rubber-coated bullets, resulting in remarkable material damage.
A Palestinian youth was aggressively attacked by the occupation soldiers near the entrance of al-Issawiya.
The assault culminated in the abduction of seven-year-old Yahya Abu Diab near al-Saadiya neighborhood, in the Old City of Occupied Jerusalem.
Yahya was dragged to an Israeli police station in Salah al-Deen Street shortly after, pending further investigation.
In a related development, the IOF kidnapped three Palestinian brothers at a military checkpoint pitched on the western entrance to Ramallah’s eastern town of Silwad, in the central occupied West Bank.
The three arrestees were transferred to the Benjamin detention center.
Eyewitnesses said the IOF opened fire at a vehicle carrying the three brothers and attacked them with rifle butts.
The same sources added that the IOF tightened military grip near Silwad’s western entrance, denying Palestinian citizens' access out of or into the town.
Earlier, at dawn time, the IOF kidnapped four Palestinian citizens from Silwad town.

Israeli soldiers invaded, on Wednesday at dawn, various Palestinian communities in different parts of the occupied West Bank, broke into and ransacked dozens of homes, and kidnapped at least eleven Palestinians, in addition to wounding one in Bethlehem.
Medical sources in Bethlehem said the soldiers shot and injured a young man, 25, with a live round in his thigh, in the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem.
The soldiers also invaded and searched many homes, and kidnapped four Palestinians.
The kidnapped have been identified as Yazan al-J'eidi, 18, Hamza Ma'rouf al-Atrash, 24, his brother Mohammad, 22, and Emad Mohammad Shamroukh, 22. The soldiers also summoned many young men for interrogation in the Etzion military base.
In addition, dozens of soldiers invaded the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, searched many homes, and kidnapped Ramzi Tawfiq al-Hindi, 21.
The soldiers also invaded the northern West Bank city of Tulkarem, searched many homes and kidnapped Mohammad Bilal Khamis, 25, after confiscating computers from the family home. In addition, the army searched a library, owned by Mohammad, and confiscated surveillance tapes.
Furthermore, several military vehicles invaded various area in the northern West Bank district of Nablus, and kidnapped at least four Palestinians, identified as Mohammad an-Nadi from 'Askar refugee camp, Abdullah Abdul-Hafith 'Awwad from 'Awarta town, Mahmoud Mustafa Ayyoub from 'Aseeda town, and Ahmad Abu Shaltaf, from Beta.
Clashes took place between the soldiers and local youths in the Balata refugee camp, after the army searched many homes; the soldiers fired several concussion grenades, gas bombs, and live rounds.
Some of the invaded communities in Nablus are the towns of Tal, Beta and 'Awarta, in addition to the refugee camps of 'Askar and Balata.
The soldiers also, interrogated many young men, and threatened to assassinate them, including former political prisoner Samer Sharab, as the soldiers told him they "will be back to kill him," should they find out he is participating in the "Al-Quds Intifada."
Medical sources in Bethlehem said the soldiers shot and injured a young man, 25, with a live round in his thigh, in the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem.
The soldiers also invaded and searched many homes, and kidnapped four Palestinians.
The kidnapped have been identified as Yazan al-J'eidi, 18, Hamza Ma'rouf al-Atrash, 24, his brother Mohammad, 22, and Emad Mohammad Shamroukh, 22. The soldiers also summoned many young men for interrogation in the Etzion military base.
In addition, dozens of soldiers invaded the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, searched many homes, and kidnapped Ramzi Tawfiq al-Hindi, 21.
The soldiers also invaded the northern West Bank city of Tulkarem, searched many homes and kidnapped Mohammad Bilal Khamis, 25, after confiscating computers from the family home. In addition, the army searched a library, owned by Mohammad, and confiscated surveillance tapes.
Furthermore, several military vehicles invaded various area in the northern West Bank district of Nablus, and kidnapped at least four Palestinians, identified as Mohammad an-Nadi from 'Askar refugee camp, Abdullah Abdul-Hafith 'Awwad from 'Awarta town, Mahmoud Mustafa Ayyoub from 'Aseeda town, and Ahmad Abu Shaltaf, from Beta.
Clashes took place between the soldiers and local youths in the Balata refugee camp, after the army searched many homes; the soldiers fired several concussion grenades, gas bombs, and live rounds.
Some of the invaded communities in Nablus are the towns of Tal, Beta and 'Awarta, in addition to the refugee camps of 'Askar and Balata.
The soldiers also, interrogated many young men, and threatened to assassinate them, including former political prisoner Samer Sharab, as the soldiers told him they "will be back to kill him," should they find out he is participating in the "Al-Quds Intifada."

Ahmad Hajahja 21 (R)
Hekmat Hamdan (L)
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Wednesday at dawn, the Qalandia refuge camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, shot and killed two Palestinians, and wounded at least four others; the army claimed three soldiers were injured in a ramming incident.
The slain Palestinians have been identified as Ahmad Hajahja, 21, from the Qalandia refugee camp, and Hekmat Hamdan, from al-Biereh city, were killed in the refugee camp, and at least four Palestinians were shot with live fire.
Hajahja was a second-year Journalism student at the Modern University College, in Ramallah, in addition to being active with the Qalandia Media Center. He was also related to Younis Jahjouh, 22, who was killed by the Israeli army, along with Rubin Ziad, 32, and Jihad Aslan, 19, in a similar invasion two years ago.
Medical sources said one of the wounded Palestinians was shot in the abdomen, and was instantly moved to surgery; his condition remains critical.
The Israeli army said Hajahja rammed his car into the soldiers, wounding three. After being shot, Hajahja was left to bleed to death, before the soldiers took his body to an unknown destination.
Eyewitnesses said an Israeli ambulance, and a helicopter, took the injured soldiers to Israeli hospitals.
Media sources in Qalandia said hundreds of Israeli soldiers invaded the refugee camp in their armored jeeps and military vehicles, from various directions, and exchanged fire with armed resistance fighters.
Clashes also took place between the soldiers and local youths, who hurled stones and empty bottles at them, while the soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes, and kidnapped Mahmoud Nayef Abu Lateefa, 26, after repeatedly beating him.
Among the invaded homes were the properties of Laith Manasra and Ahmad Sobhi Abu al-'Aish, who were killed by the army on November 16th, and Mahmoud Abdullah 'Adwan, 21, who was killed on December 16.
The soldiers also broke into many shops, stores and the Tammam Medical Center, and violently searched them, causing serious property damage. The soldiers also stole money from invaded shops and stores.
Hekmat Hamdan (L)
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Wednesday at dawn, the Qalandia refuge camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, shot and killed two Palestinians, and wounded at least four others; the army claimed three soldiers were injured in a ramming incident.
The slain Palestinians have been identified as Ahmad Hajahja, 21, from the Qalandia refugee camp, and Hekmat Hamdan, from al-Biereh city, were killed in the refugee camp, and at least four Palestinians were shot with live fire.
Hajahja was a second-year Journalism student at the Modern University College, in Ramallah, in addition to being active with the Qalandia Media Center. He was also related to Younis Jahjouh, 22, who was killed by the Israeli army, along with Rubin Ziad, 32, and Jihad Aslan, 19, in a similar invasion two years ago.
Medical sources said one of the wounded Palestinians was shot in the abdomen, and was instantly moved to surgery; his condition remains critical.
The Israeli army said Hajahja rammed his car into the soldiers, wounding three. After being shot, Hajahja was left to bleed to death, before the soldiers took his body to an unknown destination.
Eyewitnesses said an Israeli ambulance, and a helicopter, took the injured soldiers to Israeli hospitals.
Media sources in Qalandia said hundreds of Israeli soldiers invaded the refugee camp in their armored jeeps and military vehicles, from various directions, and exchanged fire with armed resistance fighters.
Clashes also took place between the soldiers and local youths, who hurled stones and empty bottles at them, while the soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes, and kidnapped Mahmoud Nayef Abu Lateefa, 26, after repeatedly beating him.
Among the invaded homes were the properties of Laith Manasra and Ahmad Sobhi Abu al-'Aish, who were killed by the army on November 16th, and Mahmoud Abdullah 'Adwan, 21, who was killed on December 16.
The soldiers also broke into many shops, stores and the Tammam Medical Center, and violently searched them, causing serious property damage. The soldiers also stole money from invaded shops and stores.