19 feb 2016
At least seven Palestinian youths were injured Friday evening after Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened fire at them on the borders of Gaza.
A spokesman for the Health Ministry affirmed that four youths were injured north of Gaza, three of them were shot with live rounds while the fourth suffered rubber bullet injury.
Three other young men suffered live shot injuries in Sheja'eya neighborhood east of Gaza. Since the outbreak of Jerusalem Intifada, weekly marches have been organized in Gaza Strip in protest at the Israeli excessive use of force against peaceful protesters in the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, Israeli navy forces on Friday opened machine gun fire at Beit Lahiya shores north of the Gaza Strip, eyewitnesses told Quds Press. No casualties were reported during the shooting attack, the sources added. Palestinian fishermen were prevented from their right to work for fear of Israeli attacks.
Since the signing of the calm agreement in August 2014, Israeli forces carried out numerous violations and attacks against Gaza Strip.
A spokesman for the Health Ministry affirmed that four youths were injured north of Gaza, three of them were shot with live rounds while the fourth suffered rubber bullet injury.
Three other young men suffered live shot injuries in Sheja'eya neighborhood east of Gaza. Since the outbreak of Jerusalem Intifada, weekly marches have been organized in Gaza Strip in protest at the Israeli excessive use of force against peaceful protesters in the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, Israeli navy forces on Friday opened machine gun fire at Beit Lahiya shores north of the Gaza Strip, eyewitnesses told Quds Press. No casualties were reported during the shooting attack, the sources added. Palestinian fishermen were prevented from their right to work for fear of Israeli attacks.
Since the signing of the calm agreement in August 2014, Israeli forces carried out numerous violations and attacks against Gaza Strip.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded, Friday, Kafr Qaddoum town, in the northern West Bank district of Qalqilia, and violently assaulted the weekly protest against the Wall and Colonies, wounding one journalist.
The Popular Committee in Kafr Qaddoum said one journalist, identified as Ala Badarna, was shot by army fire in his arm, and was provided with the needed treatment.
The Palestinians started their procession from the center of the village, carrying Palestinian flags, and chanting for liberation and independence, and for the release of hunger striking detainee Mohammad al-Qeeq.
Morad Eshteiwy, media spokesperson of the Popular Committee in the town, said the soldiers invaded it while firing live rounds, and also fired gas bombs and concussion grenades, while local youngsters hurled stones and empty bottles on the invading vehicles.
Kafr Qaddoum residents have been protesting for the fifth consecutive year, demanding Israel to reopen the town’s main road, that connects it with the surrounding Palestinian communities.
The soldiers closed the village’s main road, thirteen years ago, to allow easy access to the settlers driving to and from the illegal Kedumim colony, built on Palestinian lands.
In related news, the soldiers invaded Qabatia town, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, searched homes, kidnapped Ma’moun Ahmad Sabaghna, 17, and took him to an unknown destination.
The Popular Committee in Kafr Qaddoum said one journalist, identified as Ala Badarna, was shot by army fire in his arm, and was provided with the needed treatment.
The Palestinians started their procession from the center of the village, carrying Palestinian flags, and chanting for liberation and independence, and for the release of hunger striking detainee Mohammad al-Qeeq.
Morad Eshteiwy, media spokesperson of the Popular Committee in the town, said the soldiers invaded it while firing live rounds, and also fired gas bombs and concussion grenades, while local youngsters hurled stones and empty bottles on the invading vehicles.
Kafr Qaddoum residents have been protesting for the fifth consecutive year, demanding Israel to reopen the town’s main road, that connects it with the surrounding Palestinian communities.
The soldiers closed the village’s main road, thirteen years ago, to allow easy access to the settlers driving to and from the illegal Kedumim colony, built on Palestinian lands.
In related news, the soldiers invaded Qabatia town, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, searched homes, kidnapped Ma’moun Ahmad Sabaghna, 17, and took him to an unknown destination.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Friday afternoon, the al-Jalazoun refugee camp, and Kharbatha al-Misbah village, in the central West Bank district of Ramallah, clashed with local youths, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated metal bullets, and gas bombs. Two Palestinian children were injured, and one was kidnapped.
The clashes in al-Jalazoun initially started near Beit El colony, before extending into the main road of the refugee camp.
The soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, causing dozens of residents to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation, especially after the army fired gas bombs at a few homes in the area of clashes.
Local youngsters hurled stones and empty bottles on the invading vehicles, while many jeeps were trapped in the refugee camp before a few youths threw Molotov cocktails on them.
Medical sources the soldiers shot two Palestinian children with live rounds, and kidnapped one resident, at the main entrance of the refugee camp.
The army also used a surveillance drone to document the clashes, and take pictures of the protesters.
The soldiers also invaded Kharbatha al-Misbah village, west of Ramallah, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, during clashes that erupted following the invasion.
It is worth mentioning that the soldiers continued their occupation, for the fifth consecutive day, of two homes in the village, in addition to ongoing invasions into various neighborhoods and homes, and repeated inspection of ID cards.
Locals complained that the soldiers frequently fire concussion grenades during late-night hours, as an act collective punishment meant to deprive them from sleeping peacefully.
The clashes in al-Jalazoun initially started near Beit El colony, before extending into the main road of the refugee camp.
The soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, causing dozens of residents to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation, especially after the army fired gas bombs at a few homes in the area of clashes.
Local youngsters hurled stones and empty bottles on the invading vehicles, while many jeeps were trapped in the refugee camp before a few youths threw Molotov cocktails on them.
Medical sources the soldiers shot two Palestinian children with live rounds, and kidnapped one resident, at the main entrance of the refugee camp.
The army also used a surveillance drone to document the clashes, and take pictures of the protesters.
The soldiers also invaded Kharbatha al-Misbah village, west of Ramallah, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, during clashes that erupted following the invasion.
It is worth mentioning that the soldiers continued their occupation, for the fifth consecutive day, of two homes in the village, in addition to ongoing invasions into various neighborhoods and homes, and repeated inspection of ID cards.
Locals complained that the soldiers frequently fire concussion grenades during late-night hours, as an act collective punishment meant to deprive them from sleeping peacefully.
Israeli soldiers attacked, Friday, the weekly nonviolent protest against the Annexation Wall and colonies, in Bil’in village, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, causing dozens to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.
The Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in Bil’in said dozens of residents, Israeli and international peace activists marched from the center of the village, marking the eleventh anniversary of ongoing popular, nonviolent struggle against the construction of the illegal Wall, colonies and the escalating Israeli violations.
The soldiers fired many gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated steel bullets on the protesters, causing dozens to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Several political leaders, members of the Central Committee of Fateh Movement, and members of the Palestinian Detainees’ Committee also joined the procession.
The protesters carried Palestinian flags and chanted against the illegal Israeli occupation, ongoing and escalating violations against the Palestinians, their homes and lands, and called for the release of hunger-striking detainee, journalist Mohammad al-Qeeq, who is facing a life-threatening condition as he continues his strike, demanding an end to his arbitrary Administrative Detention without charges.
Al-Qeeq started his strike on November 25th, 2015, while Israel continues to hold him without charges or trial, and refuses to allow his family to visit with him.
Friday marks the 11th anniversary of the beginning of the weekly protest against occupation.
The Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in Bil’in said dozens of residents, Israeli and international peace activists marched from the center of the village, marking the eleventh anniversary of ongoing popular, nonviolent struggle against the construction of the illegal Wall, colonies and the escalating Israeli violations.
The soldiers fired many gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated steel bullets on the protesters, causing dozens to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Several political leaders, members of the Central Committee of Fateh Movement, and members of the Palestinian Detainees’ Committee also joined the procession.
The protesters carried Palestinian flags and chanted against the illegal Israeli occupation, ongoing and escalating violations against the Palestinians, their homes and lands, and called for the release of hunger-striking detainee, journalist Mohammad al-Qeeq, who is facing a life-threatening condition as he continues his strike, demanding an end to his arbitrary Administrative Detention without charges.
Al-Qeeq started his strike on November 25th, 2015, while Israel continues to hold him without charges or trial, and refuses to allow his family to visit with him.
Friday marks the 11th anniversary of the beginning of the weekly protest against occupation.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) carried out at dawn Friday fresh raids and arrests throughout occupied West Bank. In Jenin, two Palestinians were arrested after Israeli forces brutally broke into Qabatia town amid heavy fire of tear gas bombs.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that nearly ten Israeli military vehicles stormed the town and broke into a number of homes in the eastern and western parts of the town.
Similar raids were also carried out in the neighboring town of Markeh where a military checkpoint was erected at Nablus-Jenin road.
Along the same line, IOF stormed two houses in Beitunia town in Ramallah and carried out a violent search campaign. The stormed houses belong to families of the two Palestinian youths who carried out the stabbing attack in the Rami Levi supermarket near Ramallah.
In Bethlehem, IOF violently stormed a local mosque after blowing up its main gate. On the other hand, two youths were injured with live shots as clashes erupted in Jalazoun refugee camp north of Ramallah.
A 16-year-old boy was also arrested during the confrontations, Palestinian security sources affirmed. In al-Khalil, a number of ex-detainees’ houses were stormed and violently searched at dawn today.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that nearly ten Israeli military vehicles stormed the town and broke into a number of homes in the eastern and western parts of the town.
Similar raids were also carried out in the neighboring town of Markeh where a military checkpoint was erected at Nablus-Jenin road.
Along the same line, IOF stormed two houses in Beitunia town in Ramallah and carried out a violent search campaign. The stormed houses belong to families of the two Palestinian youths who carried out the stabbing attack in the Rami Levi supermarket near Ramallah.
In Bethlehem, IOF violently stormed a local mosque after blowing up its main gate. On the other hand, two youths were injured with live shots as clashes erupted in Jalazoun refugee camp north of Ramallah.
A 16-year-old boy was also arrested during the confrontations, Palestinian security sources affirmed. In al-Khalil, a number of ex-detainees’ houses were stormed and violently searched at dawn today.
Violent clashes between Palestinian protestors and the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) flared up on Thursday evening near Jericho city.
Eyewitnesses said the IOF rolled into the city and aggressively attacked the Palestinian protesters near the main entrance to the Ein al-Sultan refugee camp.
No injuries have yet been reported in the clashes.
Eyewitnesses said the IOF rolled into the city and aggressively attacked the Palestinian protesters near the main entrance to the Ein al-Sultan refugee camp.
No injuries have yet been reported in the clashes.
18 feb 2016
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports 3 missiles hit a Syrian military facility south of Damascus; Hezbollah-affiliated al-Manar denies reports; IDF hasn't commented.
Israel allegedly struck a Syrian military outpost south of Damascus on Wednesday night, according to reports by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The regime outpost in Jabal Al-Mane' was reportedly hit by three missiles, resulting in damage to the site.
The report was also quoted in the Saudi owned Al-Arabiya TV station, but the Assad regime has yet to release an official statement. Hezbollah-owned TV station Al-Manar refuted the claims of a strike.
There have been occasional reports of Israeli airstrikes in Syria by Arabic media, the last time being last December, when Hezbollah operative Samir Kuntar was assasinated in an attack attributed to Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several weeks before the alleged assasination that Israel does sometimes conduct operations in Syria, saying "we operate in Syria periodically in order to mitigate the threat of Syria being turned into a another front against Israel."
He continued, "We are working against the opening of an additional terror front that Iran is trying to open on the Golan, and in order to mitigate the transfer of deadly weapons from Syria to Lebanon. This is something which we will continue to do."
If it turns out that the IDF did in fact carry out strikes against Syrian targets over the last several months, it shows the significance of the coordination mechanism in place with Russia.
Israel allegedly struck a Syrian military outpost south of Damascus on Wednesday night, according to reports by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The regime outpost in Jabal Al-Mane' was reportedly hit by three missiles, resulting in damage to the site.
The report was also quoted in the Saudi owned Al-Arabiya TV station, but the Assad regime has yet to release an official statement. Hezbollah-owned TV station Al-Manar refuted the claims of a strike.
There have been occasional reports of Israeli airstrikes in Syria by Arabic media, the last time being last December, when Hezbollah operative Samir Kuntar was assasinated in an attack attributed to Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several weeks before the alleged assasination that Israel does sometimes conduct operations in Syria, saying "we operate in Syria periodically in order to mitigate the threat of Syria being turned into a another front against Israel."
He continued, "We are working against the opening of an additional terror front that Iran is trying to open on the Golan, and in order to mitigate the transfer of deadly weapons from Syria to Lebanon. This is something which we will continue to do."
If it turns out that the IDF did in fact carry out strikes against Syrian targets over the last several months, it shows the significance of the coordination mechanism in place with Russia.
Medical sources have reported that a Palestinian worker suffered, on Thursday morning, a fracture in his leg, after Israeli soldiers assaulted him on military roadblock #300, at the northern entrance of Bethlehem.
The sources said that Aysar Shalalda, 23, suffered a fracture in his left leg, and several cuts and bruises to various parts of his body, after the soldiers stopped him on the roadblock, and repeatedly struck him with their batons, in addition to kicking and punching him.
Shalalda was heading to work at a construction site in occupied Jerusalem; he was moved to the Beit Jala Hospital, in Bethlehem, for treatment.
The army frequently assaults Palestinian workers, trying to provide for their families, in addition to repeated shooting attacks and abductions.
On Wednesday, a Palestinian worker from Nahhalin town, west of Bethlehem, suffered a fracture in his leg, after falling from a high point as Israeli soldiers were chasing him, in Wadi Abu al-Hummus road, near al-Khass village, in Bethlehem district.
The sources said that Aysar Shalalda, 23, suffered a fracture in his left leg, and several cuts and bruises to various parts of his body, after the soldiers stopped him on the roadblock, and repeatedly struck him with their batons, in addition to kicking and punching him.
Shalalda was heading to work at a construction site in occupied Jerusalem; he was moved to the Beit Jala Hospital, in Bethlehem, for treatment.
The army frequently assaults Palestinian workers, trying to provide for their families, in addition to repeated shooting attacks and abductions.
On Wednesday, a Palestinian worker from Nahhalin town, west of Bethlehem, suffered a fracture in his leg, after falling from a high point as Israeli soldiers were chasing him, in Wadi Abu al-Hummus road, near al-Khass village, in Bethlehem district.
Beit Forik town to the east of Nablus city witnessed intensive flying of Israeli military choppers as well as loud sounds of explosions in nearby areas Wednesday morning.
The Palestinian activist Munadel Hanani told the PIC reporter that Palestinian residents in Tana nearby hamlet affirmed that Israeli drills were being conducted in the area spreading fear among women, the elderly and children who complained about the loud sounds of explosions.
The residents expressed their worries about the continuation of Israeli military exercises which constitute a real danger to their security especially as a result of what Israeli troops leave behind of military ordnances.
The Palestinian activist Munadel Hanani told the PIC reporter that Palestinian residents in Tana nearby hamlet affirmed that Israeli drills were being conducted in the area spreading fear among women, the elderly and children who complained about the loud sounds of explosions.
The residents expressed their worries about the continuation of Israeli military exercises which constitute a real danger to their security especially as a result of what Israeli troops leave behind of military ordnances.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Wednesday evening set up roadblocks during campaigns in different towns of Jenin.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the IOF closed all entrances to Sanur, southwest of Jenin, and erected barriers on the road connecting the towns of Meithalun, Jaba and Qabatiya.
The sources added that Israeli troops, deployed at the entrances to al-Azzawiya town south of Jenin, also embarked on intercepting and searching passing cars and citizens.
Meanwhile, the IOF conducted military drills on the plain of Yabad town in Jenin.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the IOF closed all entrances to Sanur, southwest of Jenin, and erected barriers on the road connecting the towns of Meithalun, Jaba and Qabatiya.
The sources added that Israeli troops, deployed at the entrances to al-Azzawiya town south of Jenin, also embarked on intercepting and searching passing cars and citizens.
Meanwhile, the IOF conducted military drills on the plain of Yabad town in Jenin.
The Israeli occupation navy on early Thursday morning opened heavy machinegun fire on Gaza’s shores, at the same time as an army patrol rolled into the Strip’s eastern borders.
An on-the-spot observer said Israeli occupation gunboats unleashed eight mortar shells on al-Zahraa shores, in central Gaza Strip.
The shells exploded on the beach. No fatalities have been reported.
The attack came at a time when several army jeeps launched a limited incursion into eastern Wadi Gaza area, in central Gaza Strip. A flock of Israeli warplanes also carried out a series of mock-raids across Gaza sky while Israeli drones kept incessantly hovering over the territory.
Palestinian fishermen have been the permanent targets of Israeli gunboats despite the fact that they have been setting sail within the six-nautical-mile zone agreed upon in the latest truce deal. Several Palestinians were killed or injured and others have had their boats damaged in similar attacks.
The assault is another chain in the series of Israeli violations of the Cairo-brokered ceasefire accord struck in the wake of the 2014 Israeli offensive on the besieged coastal enclave.
An on-the-spot observer said Israeli occupation gunboats unleashed eight mortar shells on al-Zahraa shores, in central Gaza Strip.
The shells exploded on the beach. No fatalities have been reported.
The attack came at a time when several army jeeps launched a limited incursion into eastern Wadi Gaza area, in central Gaza Strip. A flock of Israeli warplanes also carried out a series of mock-raids across Gaza sky while Israeli drones kept incessantly hovering over the territory.
Palestinian fishermen have been the permanent targets of Israeli gunboats despite the fact that they have been setting sail within the six-nautical-mile zone agreed upon in the latest truce deal. Several Palestinians were killed or injured and others have had their boats damaged in similar attacks.
The assault is another chain in the series of Israeli violations of the Cairo-brokered ceasefire accord struck in the wake of the 2014 Israeli offensive on the besieged coastal enclave.
Violent clashes broke out Wednesday throughout occupied Jerusalem and West Bank. Several injuries and arrests were reported during the clashes.
The clashes were mainly reported in occupied Jerusalem, al-Khalil, Bethlehem, Nablus, and Ramallah. Limited confrontations erupted in Issawiya town, east of occupied Jerusalem, amid heavy firing of tear gas bombs.
No casualties were reported.
At least one young man was arrested in Azayzia town under the pretext of being “wanted” for Israeli Intelligence. Along the same line, Palestinian youths threw Molotov cocktails at Beit Orot settlement, illegally built on Palestinian-owned land east of the occupied city, which led to the outbreak of violent clashes with Israeli police forces.
Similar clashes were reported at the entrance to Shufat refugee camp amid intensive use of tear gas bombs. In al-Khalil, a young man suffered rubber bullet injuries while a child was arrested as clashes erupted in Aroub refugee camp. Confrontations were also reported in different areas in Bethlehem as IOF soldiers randomly fired tear gas bombs at local houses.
Meanwhile, dozens of Palestinians suffered effects of tear gas inhalation after Israeli forces suppressed a popular march organized in Bil’in village in Ramallah in solidarity with Mohamed al-Qeiq who enters his 86th day of hunger strike on Thursday. Israeli forces have earlier intensified military restrictions at the entrances to Palestinian towns and villages across West Bank and occupied Jerusalem in anticipation of the outbreak of violent clashes in support of hunger striker Mohamed al-Qeiq.
Earlier, Israel's high court ruled to temporarily "suspend" al-Qeiq's administrative detention, but said it would be reinstated if his health improved.
Amnesty International criticized the ruling, saying it appeared to be "a mere gesture, designed to offer the illusion of freedom to prompt al-Qeiq to end his hunger strike."
Clashes In Ya’bad, After Israeli Soldiers Invaded It
Several Israeli military vehicles invaded, on Thursday at dawn, the town of Ya’bad, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and clashed with dozens of local youths, after soldiers invaded homes and searched them.
Eyewitnesses said the soldiers invaded the an-Nab’a area and the Eastern Neighborhood, in the town, before breaking into and searching many homes.
The invasion led to clashes between the soldiers and local youths, who hurled stones and empty bottles on the invading vehicles, while the army fired gas bombs and concussion grenades.
The army also installed a roadblock on the village’s eastern entrance, and searched a home in Sanour nearby town, before using it as a military post and a monitoring tower for approximately one hour.
In addition, the soldiers installed roadblocks on various nearby roads, stopped and searched several cars, and examined the ID cards of many residents.
The clashes were mainly reported in occupied Jerusalem, al-Khalil, Bethlehem, Nablus, and Ramallah. Limited confrontations erupted in Issawiya town, east of occupied Jerusalem, amid heavy firing of tear gas bombs.
No casualties were reported.
At least one young man was arrested in Azayzia town under the pretext of being “wanted” for Israeli Intelligence. Along the same line, Palestinian youths threw Molotov cocktails at Beit Orot settlement, illegally built on Palestinian-owned land east of the occupied city, which led to the outbreak of violent clashes with Israeli police forces.
Similar clashes were reported at the entrance to Shufat refugee camp amid intensive use of tear gas bombs. In al-Khalil, a young man suffered rubber bullet injuries while a child was arrested as clashes erupted in Aroub refugee camp. Confrontations were also reported in different areas in Bethlehem as IOF soldiers randomly fired tear gas bombs at local houses.
Meanwhile, dozens of Palestinians suffered effects of tear gas inhalation after Israeli forces suppressed a popular march organized in Bil’in village in Ramallah in solidarity with Mohamed al-Qeiq who enters his 86th day of hunger strike on Thursday. Israeli forces have earlier intensified military restrictions at the entrances to Palestinian towns and villages across West Bank and occupied Jerusalem in anticipation of the outbreak of violent clashes in support of hunger striker Mohamed al-Qeiq.
Earlier, Israel's high court ruled to temporarily "suspend" al-Qeiq's administrative detention, but said it would be reinstated if his health improved.
Amnesty International criticized the ruling, saying it appeared to be "a mere gesture, designed to offer the illusion of freedom to prompt al-Qeiq to end his hunger strike."
Clashes In Ya’bad, After Israeli Soldiers Invaded It
Several Israeli military vehicles invaded, on Thursday at dawn, the town of Ya’bad, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and clashed with dozens of local youths, after soldiers invaded homes and searched them.
Eyewitnesses said the soldiers invaded the an-Nab’a area and the Eastern Neighborhood, in the town, before breaking into and searching many homes.
The invasion led to clashes between the soldiers and local youths, who hurled stones and empty bottles on the invading vehicles, while the army fired gas bombs and concussion grenades.
The army also installed a roadblock on the village’s eastern entrance, and searched a home in Sanour nearby town, before using it as a military post and a monitoring tower for approximately one hour.
In addition, the soldiers installed roadblocks on various nearby roads, stopped and searched several cars, and examined the ID cards of many residents.
Violent clashes rocked Jenin’s southern town of Yabad, in the northern occupied West Bank, at dawn Thursday after the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) rolled into the area and sealed off its access roads.
Reporting from Jenin, a PIC journalist said several Israeli army jeeps stationed in the Dutan illegal settlement rolled into Yabad and sealed off its eastern entrance.
Violent clashes flared up between the IOF and a group of Palestinian young protesters. The IOF attacked the Palestinian youths with heavy spates of teargas canisters and stun grenades.
Other civilians were aggressively beaten by the occupation troops all the way through the assault. The IOF further stormed the vicinity of Yabad town and pitched a series of checkpoints across the area.
The Israeli troops reportedly rolled into the adjacent Kfirt town overnight and set up a military checkpoint on its access road. According to the PIC news reporter, several occupation troops cordoned off Jenin’s surrounding streets and alleys in the late evening hours.
Reporting from Jenin, a PIC journalist said several Israeli army jeeps stationed in the Dutan illegal settlement rolled into Yabad and sealed off its eastern entrance.
Violent clashes flared up between the IOF and a group of Palestinian young protesters. The IOF attacked the Palestinian youths with heavy spates of teargas canisters and stun grenades.
Other civilians were aggressively beaten by the occupation troops all the way through the assault. The IOF further stormed the vicinity of Yabad town and pitched a series of checkpoints across the area.
The Israeli troops reportedly rolled into the adjacent Kfirt town overnight and set up a military checkpoint on its access road. According to the PIC news reporter, several occupation troops cordoned off Jenin’s surrounding streets and alleys in the late evening hours.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) carried out a limited incursion into the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday morning, locals said.
Four bulldozers moved from Kissufim military post and bulldozed border lands east of Qarara town, east of Khan Younis, while combing the area, witnesses said.
A number of tanks were stationed behind the sand dunes in order to provide protection for the bulldozers amid overflights of drones and helicopters.
Four bulldozers moved from Kissufim military post and bulldozed border lands east of Qarara town, east of Khan Younis, while combing the area, witnesses said.
A number of tanks were stationed behind the sand dunes in order to provide protection for the bulldozers amid overflights of drones and helicopters.
