23 feb 2016
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Tuesday morning tightened the blockade imposed on Qabatiya town, south of Jenin city, for the second consecutive day.
Local sources told Quds Press that the Israeli army intensified its presence on Qabatiya mounts and among olive fields in al-Hasba area, east of the town.
They added that the IOF closed all main and secondary roads to the town with dirt mounds, pointing out that every time some residents cleared these roadblocks, they were replaced by new ones by Israeli bulldozers. Consequently, violent clashes broke out between local young men and Israeli soldiers in Qabatiya today morning, according to the same sources.
In early February, the Israeli army had blockaded Qabatiya for five days, during which they embarked on raiding homes and making arrests as punitive measures against the residents after three local young men carried out a shooting and stabbing attack in Occupied Jerusalem.
However, this renewed military blockade on Qabatiya took place after another local young man was killed last Sunday by soldiers after he allegedly carried out a stabbing attack at Beita intersection in Huwara town, south of Nablus.
Local sources told Quds Press that the Israeli army intensified its presence on Qabatiya mounts and among olive fields in al-Hasba area, east of the town.
They added that the IOF closed all main and secondary roads to the town with dirt mounds, pointing out that every time some residents cleared these roadblocks, they were replaced by new ones by Israeli bulldozers. Consequently, violent clashes broke out between local young men and Israeli soldiers in Qabatiya today morning, according to the same sources.
In early February, the Israeli army had blockaded Qabatiya for five days, during which they embarked on raiding homes and making arrests as punitive measures against the residents after three local young men carried out a shooting and stabbing attack in Occupied Jerusalem.
However, this renewed military blockade on Qabatiya took place after another local young man was killed last Sunday by soldiers after he allegedly carried out a stabbing attack at Beita intersection in Huwara town, south of Nablus.
At least five Palestinian youths were injured while two other were arrested Tuesday evening as clashes erupted in Qabatia town south of Jenin.
Local sources told PIC reporter that the clashes were mainly reported in Habssa and Kahlisheh areas in the town. Dozens of people suffered effects of teargas inhalation while five youths were hit with rubber bullet during the clashes.
Two young men were also arrested during the confrontations, while Israeli forces continued to close all entrances to the town. At least seven injuries of rubber bullets and one live shot injury were reported since Israeli forces imposed a tight siege on Qabatia town over the past 48 hours, medical sources affirmed.
Dozens of teargas inhalation cases were also reported during the clashes. Israeli forces have intensified since the early morning hours their military restrictions at the entrances to the town and deployed in large numbers throughout its neighborhoods. On February 1, Israeli forces have imposed a tight siege on Qabatia town, completely restricting people’s movement.
The siege lasted for five days as a collective punitive measure on the wake of the killing of three local youths by Israeli fire for allegedly carrying out an attack on Israeli settlers.
Israeli forces have then re-imposed its siege on the town after the killing of another local on Sunday for allegedly trying to stab an Israeli soldier at a military checkpoint south of Nablus.
The Israeli cabinet has approved a series of measures against Palestinians who alegedly commit operations against it, including the demolition of their homes.
Amnesty International has earlier called on Israeli to halt its collective punishment policy against Palestinian in the occupied territories which it said constitutes a violation of international law and the principle of justice enshrined in Israeli law and all the economic, social and cultural rights conventions to which Israel is a party.
Local sources told PIC reporter that the clashes were mainly reported in Habssa and Kahlisheh areas in the town. Dozens of people suffered effects of teargas inhalation while five youths were hit with rubber bullet during the clashes.
Two young men were also arrested during the confrontations, while Israeli forces continued to close all entrances to the town. At least seven injuries of rubber bullets and one live shot injury were reported since Israeli forces imposed a tight siege on Qabatia town over the past 48 hours, medical sources affirmed.
Dozens of teargas inhalation cases were also reported during the clashes. Israeli forces have intensified since the early morning hours their military restrictions at the entrances to the town and deployed in large numbers throughout its neighborhoods. On February 1, Israeli forces have imposed a tight siege on Qabatia town, completely restricting people’s movement.
The siege lasted for five days as a collective punitive measure on the wake of the killing of three local youths by Israeli fire for allegedly carrying out an attack on Israeli settlers.
Israeli forces have then re-imposed its siege on the town after the killing of another local on Sunday for allegedly trying to stab an Israeli soldier at a military checkpoint south of Nablus.
The Israeli cabinet has approved a series of measures against Palestinians who alegedly commit operations against it, including the demolition of their homes.
Amnesty International has earlier called on Israeli to halt its collective punishment policy against Palestinian in the occupied territories which it said constitutes a violation of international law and the principle of justice enshrined in Israeli law and all the economic, social and cultural rights conventions to which Israel is a party.
The Israeli occupation navy on Tuesday morning opened machinegun fire at Palestinian fishermen off the coast of the Gaza Strip, with no reported casualties.
Local sources told Quds Press that a number of gunboats opened fire at fishermen and their boats off the shore of northern Gaza.
They added that the intensity of the shooting forced the fishermen to return ashore, affirming that no one was injured in the attack.
The Israeli navy persists in targeting Palestinian fishermen, although they work within the six-nautical-mile fishing zone. Previous Israeli gunfire attacks on fishermen rendered several of them either killed or wounded and caused material damage to many boats and fishing gear.
Local sources told Quds Press that a number of gunboats opened fire at fishermen and their boats off the shore of northern Gaza.
They added that the intensity of the shooting forced the fishermen to return ashore, affirming that no one was injured in the attack.
The Israeli navy persists in targeting Palestinian fishermen, although they work within the six-nautical-mile fishing zone. Previous Israeli gunfire attacks on fishermen rendered several of them either killed or wounded and caused material damage to many boats and fishing gear.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Tuesday morning opened heavy machinegun fire on Palestinian farmers in central Gaza Strip.
Eyewitnesses said the IOF troops deployed at the Abu Mteibak military watchtower opened fire on Palestinian agricultural lands located some few meters away from the border area.
The attack is another chain in the series of Israeli violations of the Cairo-brokered truce accord signed in the wake of the 2014 summer offensive on the besieged coastal enclave.
Eyewitnesses said the IOF troops deployed at the Abu Mteibak military watchtower opened fire on Palestinian agricultural lands located some few meters away from the border area.
The attack is another chain in the series of Israeli violations of the Cairo-brokered truce accord signed in the wake of the 2014 summer offensive on the besieged coastal enclave.
A Palestinian report revealed that Israeli violations against the educational process had notably increased in 2015.
The report, issued by Quds Press, revealed that 53.998 Palestinian students and 3,840 teachers were subjected to Israeli attacks including detention, assaults, house arrest, restriction of movement at checkpoints, and denial of safe access to schools.
According to the report, nearly 255 Palestinian schools were subjected last year to different attacks at the hands of Israeli forces and settlers including violent raids and teargas bomb attacks.
Over the past year, Israeli forces killed 22 students and teachers and arrested 265 others.
The report pointed out that 75 students and 30 teachers were stopped and investigated last year at military checkpoints. 1,019 Palestinian students and teachers were injured by either live or rubber bullets, according to the report. During 2015, Israeli forces imposed house arrest on 32 Palestinian students in occupied Jerusalem.
Education was partially suspended in 35 schools and 9,322 courses were canceled due to Israeli military restrictions and attacks, the report said.
The report, issued by Quds Press, revealed that 53.998 Palestinian students and 3,840 teachers were subjected to Israeli attacks including detention, assaults, house arrest, restriction of movement at checkpoints, and denial of safe access to schools.
According to the report, nearly 255 Palestinian schools were subjected last year to different attacks at the hands of Israeli forces and settlers including violent raids and teargas bomb attacks.
Over the past year, Israeli forces killed 22 students and teachers and arrested 265 others.
The report pointed out that 75 students and 30 teachers were stopped and investigated last year at military checkpoints. 1,019 Palestinian students and teachers were injured by either live or rubber bullets, according to the report. During 2015, Israeli forces imposed house arrest on 32 Palestinian students in occupied Jerusalem.
Education was partially suspended in 35 schools and 9,322 courses were canceled due to Israeli military restrictions and attacks, the report said.
A Palestinian child and a youngster were kidnapped on Monday evening by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) from al-Khalil city at the same time as another young man was left wounded in Jenin.
Local sources said the IOF stopped 24-year-old Saber al-Sus at a military checkpoint pitched near the entrance to al-Khader town, before they arrested him.
The IOF claimed responsibility for the abduction of a 14-year old Palestinian child from al-Khalil's eastern town of Bani Na'im on allegations that he attempted to stab an occupation soldier.
Over the past few days, four Palestinian children were kidnapped by the IOF under the same pretext. Meanwhile, a Palestinian youngster was shot and injured by the IOF in Jenin's southern town of Qabatiya.
Head of the Red Crescent emergency crews in Qabatiya, Mustafa Kmeil, said a 17-year-old protester sustained bullet injuries in clashes with the IOF and was rushed to the Khalil Suleiman public hospital in Jenin.
A few hours earlier two protesters sustained rubber bullet wounds and dozens choked on teargas in an Israeli assault on Qabatiya town.
Local sources said the IOF stopped 24-year-old Saber al-Sus at a military checkpoint pitched near the entrance to al-Khader town, before they arrested him.
The IOF claimed responsibility for the abduction of a 14-year old Palestinian child from al-Khalil's eastern town of Bani Na'im on allegations that he attempted to stab an occupation soldier.
Over the past few days, four Palestinian children were kidnapped by the IOF under the same pretext. Meanwhile, a Palestinian youngster was shot and injured by the IOF in Jenin's southern town of Qabatiya.
Head of the Red Crescent emergency crews in Qabatiya, Mustafa Kmeil, said a 17-year-old protester sustained bullet injuries in clashes with the IOF and was rushed to the Khalil Suleiman public hospital in Jenin.
A few hours earlier two protesters sustained rubber bullet wounds and dozens choked on teargas in an Israeli assault on Qabatiya town.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Askar, Balata and al-‘Ein refugee camps, and Kafr Qaleel village, broke into dozens of homes and searched them, and kidnapped nine Palestinians; eight Palestinians were injured in ensuing clashes.
Media sources said the soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated metal bullets and gas bombs, wounding eight Palestinians.
The sources added that residents Emad Fattouh and Jubran Baghdadi were shot with live rounds in their left thighs, Ahmad Sharqawi, Kamal Omran and Tha’er Khalil were shot with live rounds in their legs, while Hisham Jadallah, Mojahed Khdeish and Abdullah Abu Fattouh, were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets in their legs.
Resident Eyad Hashshash suffered a minor head injury and several bruises, after a speeding Israeli military vehicle rammed him.
In addition, the stormed and ransacked dozens of homes and kidnapped nine Palestinians, identified as Ala Mansour, Ward Abu Rezeq, Ahmad Salah, Shaher an-Najmi, Maher Khattab, Mohammad Abdul-Rahim, Mohammad Issa, Akram al-Bai’a and Mohammad Mashal.
In related news, the soldiers kidnapped a young man, identified as Riyad Hashshash, after stopping him on the Za’tara military roadblock, south of Nablus. The soldiers also searched dozens of cars, and interrogated many Palestinians while examining their ID cards.
Media sources said the soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated metal bullets and gas bombs, wounding eight Palestinians.
The sources added that residents Emad Fattouh and Jubran Baghdadi were shot with live rounds in their left thighs, Ahmad Sharqawi, Kamal Omran and Tha’er Khalil were shot with live rounds in their legs, while Hisham Jadallah, Mojahed Khdeish and Abdullah Abu Fattouh, were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets in their legs.
Resident Eyad Hashshash suffered a minor head injury and several bruises, after a speeding Israeli military vehicle rammed him.
In addition, the stormed and ransacked dozens of homes and kidnapped nine Palestinians, identified as Ala Mansour, Ward Abu Rezeq, Ahmad Salah, Shaher an-Najmi, Maher Khattab, Mohammad Abdul-Rahim, Mohammad Issa, Akram al-Bai’a and Mohammad Mashal.
In related news, the soldiers kidnapped a young man, identified as Riyad Hashshash, after stopping him on the Za’tara military roadblock, south of Nablus. The soldiers also searched dozens of cars, and interrogated many Palestinians while examining their ID cards.
22 feb 2016
A number of Palestinian youths were injured with rubber bullets while dozens others suffered effects of teargas inhalation as clashes erupted in Qabatia town south of Jenin.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that violent clashes broke out in the town as Israeli forces tightened military restrictions throughout its neighborhoods.
The clashes were reported in different areas of the town amid large presence of Israeli forces, the sources added. At least two young men were transferred to hospital after being hit and injured with rubber bullets during the clashes.
Israeli forces have earlier re-imposed a tight siege on Qabatia town, completely restricting people’s movement.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that violent clashes broke out in the town as Israeli forces tightened military restrictions throughout its neighborhoods.
The clashes were reported in different areas of the town amid large presence of Israeli forces, the sources added. At least two young men were transferred to hospital after being hit and injured with rubber bullets during the clashes.
Israeli forces have earlier re-imposed a tight siege on Qabatia town, completely restricting people’s movement.
A Palestinian young man was injured Monday evening in an Israeli gunfire attack on the eastern borders of Gaza Strip, medical sources reported.
Spokesman for the Palestinian Health Ministry affirmed that a Palestinian was injured after being hit in his foot with a live bullet east of Gaza. The injured was then taken to al-Shifa Hospital for treatment.
Israeli forces usually carry out gunfire attacks and incursions into the eastern borders of Gaza Strip in total violation of the ceasefire agreement that ended Israel’s 2014 summer aggression on the besieged Strip.
Spokesman for the Palestinian Health Ministry affirmed that a Palestinian was injured after being hit in his foot with a live bullet east of Gaza. The injured was then taken to al-Shifa Hospital for treatment.
Israeli forces usually carry out gunfire attacks and incursions into the eastern borders of Gaza Strip in total violation of the ceasefire agreement that ended Israel’s 2014 summer aggression on the besieged Strip.
Large areas of Palestinians lands, and several homes, in the al-Meghraqa and Gaza Valley areas, in central Gaza, have been completely flooded after Israel opened its dams towards Gaza.
The Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) has reported that the army deliberately opened the dams, that were overloaded with rainwater, and flooded large areas in Gaza, drowning agricultural lands, and some homes, causing significant property damage.
Israel repeatedly opens its dams towards the besieged Gaza Strip during winter time, especially following heavy rain, inflicting serious losses and destruction in various areas of the coastal region, in addition to many injuries.
The Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) has reported that the army deliberately opened the dams, that were overloaded with rainwater, and flooded large areas in Gaza, drowning agricultural lands, and some homes, causing significant property damage.
Israel repeatedly opens its dams towards the besieged Gaza Strip during winter time, especially following heavy rain, inflicting serious losses and destruction in various areas of the coastal region, in addition to many injuries.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stationed at the “Camera” site to the east of Juhr al-Dik town in Central Gaza Strip on Sunday opened its machinegun fire at Palestinian farmers in the town with no casualties reported.
The Israeli heavy shooting forced Gazan farmers to leave their farms. The shooting coincided with unusual movement of Israeli forces inside Gaza border line in addition to intensive flying of drones, according to local sources.
The attack is another episode in the series of Israeli daily violations of the Cairo-brokered truce accord signed between Israel and Palestinian resistance on August 26, 2014 in the wake of the Israeli offensive on the besieged coastal enclave, which killed over 2,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians.
The Israeli heavy shooting forced Gazan farmers to leave their farms. The shooting coincided with unusual movement of Israeli forces inside Gaza border line in addition to intensive flying of drones, according to local sources.
The attack is another episode in the series of Israeli daily violations of the Cairo-brokered truce accord signed between Israel and Palestinian resistance on August 26, 2014 in the wake of the Israeli offensive on the besieged coastal enclave, which killed over 2,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians.
21 feb 2016
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) overnight Saturday and at dawn Sunday kidnapped several Palestinians and ravaged civilian homes in an abduction sweep rocking the occupied West Bank and Occupied Jerusalem.
Sources based in Jenin said the IOF rolled into the city and kidnapped the Palestinian citizen Raafat al-Saadi. The IOF further stormed Bethlehem city and kidnapped three youngsters, including two brothers.
The IOF also stormed al-Khalil and kidnapped Dr. Tareq al-Tamimi after they wreaked havoc on his family home. Another citizen was kidnapped by the IOF as he tried to pass through the Container checkpoint.
The IOF kidnapped another Palestinian youth from Qatna town, in Occupied Jerusalem, on allegations of attempting to stab an occupation officer. The campaign culminated in the abduction of an unidentified Palestinian girl from the Zaatara military checkpoint, in southern Nablus.
Local news outlets said the occupation soldiers kidnapped the girl after they aggressively beat her.
Violent clashes reportedly flared up on the access-road to Qalqilya’s eastern town of Azzoun, in the northern occupied West Bank, after the IOF stormed the area and attacked the Palestinian protesters with bullet fire.
Dozens of Israeli army patrols also showed up in eastern Nablus and were deployed near the illegal Israeli settlement of Itamar, built on Palestinian lands in Ourata and Beit Furik, claiming electric poles went up into flames.
Sources based in Jenin said the IOF rolled into the city and kidnapped the Palestinian citizen Raafat al-Saadi. The IOF further stormed Bethlehem city and kidnapped three youngsters, including two brothers.
The IOF also stormed al-Khalil and kidnapped Dr. Tareq al-Tamimi after they wreaked havoc on his family home. Another citizen was kidnapped by the IOF as he tried to pass through the Container checkpoint.
The IOF kidnapped another Palestinian youth from Qatna town, in Occupied Jerusalem, on allegations of attempting to stab an occupation officer. The campaign culminated in the abduction of an unidentified Palestinian girl from the Zaatara military checkpoint, in southern Nablus.
Local news outlets said the occupation soldiers kidnapped the girl after they aggressively beat her.
Violent clashes reportedly flared up on the access-road to Qalqilya’s eastern town of Azzoun, in the northern occupied West Bank, after the IOF stormed the area and attacked the Palestinian protesters with bullet fire.
Dozens of Israeli army patrols also showed up in eastern Nablus and were deployed near the illegal Israeli settlement of Itamar, built on Palestinian lands in Ourata and Beit Furik, claiming electric poles went up into flames.
Israeli police forces on Saturday afternoon stormed al-Issawiya district, northeast of Occupied Jerusalem, and obstructed the movement of citizens on its streets.
Member of the Issawiya follow-up committee Mohamed Abul-Hems told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the police forces stormed, with no reason, the district as students were leaving their schools and chased them on allegations of throwing stones.
Abul-Hems added that the policemen stopped buses and young men on the main street of Issawiya for security checks. Al-Issawiya district has been exposed to repeated police raids since al-Quds intifada (uprising) started.
Member of the Issawiya follow-up committee Mohamed Abul-Hems told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the police forces stormed, with no reason, the district as students were leaving their schools and chased them on allegations of throwing stones.
Abul-Hems added that the policemen stopped buses and young men on the main street of Issawiya for security checks. Al-Issawiya district has been exposed to repeated police raids since al-Quds intifada (uprising) started.
Three young men and one child suffered injuries during violent clashes with Israeli soldiers at the western entrance to Silwad town, east of Ramallah city, on Saturday evening.
Local sources told WAFA news agency that a child was wounded after a tear gas canister directly hit and exploded in his face.
The child was rushed to the emergency center in the town, where he received medical care.
Three young men also suffered rubber bullet injuries and many others suffocated from tear gas during the events. After the confrontations escalated, the Israeli occupation army sent reinforcements to the area and closed the western entrance to the town, the sources added.
Silwad town and its western entrance have been flashpoints between local young men and the Israeli occupation forces since al-Quds intifada (uprising) started in early October last year.
Local sources told WAFA news agency that a child was wounded after a tear gas canister directly hit and exploded in his face.
The child was rushed to the emergency center in the town, where he received medical care.
Three young men also suffered rubber bullet injuries and many others suffocated from tear gas during the events. After the confrontations escalated, the Israeli occupation army sent reinforcements to the area and closed the western entrance to the town, the sources added.
Silwad town and its western entrance have been flashpoints between local young men and the Israeli occupation forces since al-Quds intifada (uprising) started in early October last year.
A score of Palestinian people were injured at noon Saturday after Israeli occupation forces quelled a peaceful march demanding the opening of al-Shuhada Street in downtown in al-Khalil city.
The PIC reporter revealed that the march was organized by “Youth against Settlement” group within the international annual campaign for opening al-Shuhada Street.
Israeli forces quelled the march by firing sound and gas grenades at the marchers including Palestinian and foreign activists, he added. The PIC reporter pointed out that the march headed to the street which is closed by an Israeli military checkpoint.
The participants waved slogans demanding opening the street as well as condemning Israeli settlement and aggressive practices. The march also demanded lifting the closure on and regaining normal life in the Old City of al-Khalil.
The activists constructed a memorial statue for the Palestinian female martyr Hadil al-Hashlamoun who was killed early of last October by Israeli forces at the military barrier closing the street.
The peaceful march fell in line with the international seventh campaign to open al-Shuhada Street in al-Khalil.
The PIC reporter revealed that the march was organized by “Youth against Settlement” group within the international annual campaign for opening al-Shuhada Street.
Israeli forces quelled the march by firing sound and gas grenades at the marchers including Palestinian and foreign activists, he added. The PIC reporter pointed out that the march headed to the street which is closed by an Israeli military checkpoint.
The participants waved slogans demanding opening the street as well as condemning Israeli settlement and aggressive practices. The march also demanded lifting the closure on and regaining normal life in the Old City of al-Khalil.
The activists constructed a memorial statue for the Palestinian female martyr Hadil al-Hashlamoun who was killed early of last October by Israeli forces at the military barrier closing the street.
The peaceful march fell in line with the international seventh campaign to open al-Shuhada Street in al-Khalil.
Israeli intelligence officers Saturday morning stopped Palestinians’ cars on Jeet town’s junction to the west of Nablus city and checked cell phones of Palestinian youths.
One of the passengers who was searched by Israeli forces told the PIC reporter that Israeli officers, in civil uniforms, targeted taxi cabs and asked for passengers’ IDs and mobile phones.
When a passenger objected to opening his private phone, the Israeli officer yielded at him and said “You, Arabs, are terrorism supporters”, he added.
One of the passengers who was searched by Israeli forces told the PIC reporter that Israeli officers, in civil uniforms, targeted taxi cabs and asked for passengers’ IDs and mobile phones.
When a passenger objected to opening his private phone, the Israeli officer yielded at him and said “You, Arabs, are terrorism supporters”, he added.
20 feb 2016
Israeli soldiers on Saturday expelled Palestinian farmers at gunpoint from their private agricultural land in the outskirts of the town of Beit Ummar in the southern occupied West Bank, locals said.
Muhammad Abd al-Hamid Sleibi and his family were pruning trees in their field in Wadi Abu al-Reish area when Israeli soldiers approached them, local activist and committee spokesman Muhammad Ayyad Awad told Ma’an.
The soldiers pointed their guns at Sleibi and his family members, forcing them to take their things and leave their land.
Sleibi told Awad he had previously obtained an order from Israel’s High Court allowing him full access to his land, but Israeli Civil Administration officers who arrived with the armed soldiers told Sleibi that only one person could stay on the land at a time.
Sleibi then left alongside his family members, who he said fled the area “fearing for their lives.”
An Israeli army spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Much of the outskirts of Beit Ummar village -- located around 10 kilometers north of the city of Hebron -- were designated as Area C following the Oslo Accords, and are under full civil and military control of Israel.
Palestinians must first receive permission from Israel’s Civil Administration before carrying out activity on land in Area C, which is rarely granted.
Over 4,000 dunams (988 acres) of private Palestinian land in Beit Ummar has been reappropriated for the construction of illegal Israeli settlements and bypass roads.
Such confiscation has taken a heavy toll on the community, 60 percent of which make their livelihood working in agriculture.
Muhammad Abd al-Hamid Sleibi and his family were pruning trees in their field in Wadi Abu al-Reish area when Israeli soldiers approached them, local activist and committee spokesman Muhammad Ayyad Awad told Ma’an.
The soldiers pointed their guns at Sleibi and his family members, forcing them to take their things and leave their land.
Sleibi told Awad he had previously obtained an order from Israel’s High Court allowing him full access to his land, but Israeli Civil Administration officers who arrived with the armed soldiers told Sleibi that only one person could stay on the land at a time.
Sleibi then left alongside his family members, who he said fled the area “fearing for their lives.”
An Israeli army spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Much of the outskirts of Beit Ummar village -- located around 10 kilometers north of the city of Hebron -- were designated as Area C following the Oslo Accords, and are under full civil and military control of Israel.
Palestinians must first receive permission from Israel’s Civil Administration before carrying out activity on land in Area C, which is rarely granted.
Over 4,000 dunams (988 acres) of private Palestinian land in Beit Ummar has been reappropriated for the construction of illegal Israeli settlements and bypass roads.
Such confiscation has taken a heavy toll on the community, 60 percent of which make their livelihood working in agriculture.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Saturday morning opened its machinegun fire at Palestinian farmers in the Gaza Strip, with no reported casualties.
A local source told Quds Press that Israeli border soldiers opened fire from their military posts at farmers working their lands east of Gaza City and al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central district.
The source added that the farmers escaped unhurt from the areas which came under fire.
The eastern borderline of Gaza also saw unusual Israeli military moves and drone overflights, according to eyewitnesses. The Israeli army violates the 2014 ceasefire agreement in Gaza almost on a daily basis.
A local source told Quds Press that Israeli border soldiers opened fire from their military posts at farmers working their lands east of Gaza City and al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central district.
The source added that the farmers escaped unhurt from the areas which came under fire.
The eastern borderline of Gaza also saw unusual Israeli military moves and drone overflights, according to eyewitnesses. The Israeli army violates the 2014 ceasefire agreement in Gaza almost on a daily basis.
Dozens of Palestinian youths suffered effects of tear gas inhalation as clashes broke out overnight and at dawn Saturday in Yabad town to the south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
According to the PIC news reporter, the confrontations erupted when large numbers of Israeli forces stormed the town from its different entrances.
A military checkpoint was also erected today morning at the entrance to Yabad, where Palestinian vehicles were denied access into the town. Similar military restrictions were imposed on the neighboring town of Zabouba west of the city.
According to the PIC news reporter, the confrontations erupted when large numbers of Israeli forces stormed the town from its different entrances.
A military checkpoint was also erected today morning at the entrance to Yabad, where Palestinian vehicles were denied access into the town. Similar military restrictions were imposed on the neighboring town of Zabouba west of the city.
