16 jan 2016
The Israeli Navy Forces opened fire Saturday morning at Palestinian fishermen while sailing within the allowed fishing zone off Gaza shores. No casualties were reported during the attack.
Palestinian sources affirmed that Israeli gunboats targeted today morning a number of Palestinian fishing boats while sailing off Khan Younis shore, in the southern Gaza Strip.
The heavy shooting forced the Gazan fishermen to leave the sea and end fishing, the sources added.
The attack is another episode in the series of Israeli daily violations of the Cairo-brokered truce accord signed in the wake of Israel’s 2014 summer offensive on the besieged coastal enclave, which killed over 2,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians.
Palestinian sources affirmed that Israeli gunboats targeted today morning a number of Palestinian fishing boats while sailing off Khan Younis shore, in the southern Gaza Strip.
The heavy shooting forced the Gazan fishermen to leave the sea and end fishing, the sources added.
The attack is another episode in the series of Israeli daily violations of the Cairo-brokered truce accord signed in the wake of Israel’s 2014 summer offensive on the besieged coastal enclave, which killed over 2,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians.
Three young men and one journalist suffered bullet injuries during violent clashes on Friday afternoon with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at the northern entrance to Bethlehem city.
According to the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) reporter in the city, journalist Safia Omar suffered a bullet injury as she was covering the confrontations between local young men and Israeli soldiers north of Bethlehem city.
Meanwhile, two Red Crescent paramedics suffered injuries from glass fragments when Israeli rubber bullets shattered the windshield of their ambulance during clashes between soldiers and local young men in al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem.
In al-Khalil, violent clashes broke out on the same day between young men and soldiers at Beit Ainoun junction, north of Sa'ir town, following the funeral procession of 20-year-old Mu'ayed Jabbareen, who was killed on Thursday for an alleged stabbing attack.
Similar events took place in al-Aroub refugee camp, north of al-Khalil city.
According to the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) reporter in the city, journalist Safia Omar suffered a bullet injury as she was covering the confrontations between local young men and Israeli soldiers north of Bethlehem city.
Meanwhile, two Red Crescent paramedics suffered injuries from glass fragments when Israeli rubber bullets shattered the windshield of their ambulance during clashes between soldiers and local young men in al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem.
In al-Khalil, violent clashes broke out on the same day between young men and soldiers at Beit Ainoun junction, north of Sa'ir town, following the funeral procession of 20-year-old Mu'ayed Jabbareen, who was killed on Thursday for an alleged stabbing attack.
Similar events took place in al-Aroub refugee camp, north of al-Khalil city.
Israeli soldiers shot and injured, Friday, four Palestinians near the northern entrance of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, and at the eastern entrance of Teqoua' town, southeast of the city.
Red Crescent medics said one Palestinian youth was shot with a live round, and was moved to the local clinic in Teqoua'.
In addition, the Red Crescent said three Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and many others suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, after the soldiers attacked Palestinian protesters at the northern entrance of Bethlehem city.
The soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at the Palestinians as they marched against the ongoing occupation and military escalation in different parts of occupied Palestine.
Red Crescent medics said one Palestinian youth was shot with a live round, and was moved to the local clinic in Teqoua'.
In addition, the Red Crescent said three Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and many others suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, after the soldiers attacked Palestinian protesters at the northern entrance of Bethlehem city.
The soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at the Palestinians as they marched against the ongoing occupation and military escalation in different parts of occupied Palestine.
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Israeli soldiers attacked, Friday, the weekly protest in Kufur Qaddoum village, near the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia, and fired live rounds, wounding one teen in his leg.
Morad Eshteiwy, media spokesperson of the Popular Committee in Kufur Qaddoum, said dozens of soldiers and military vehicles, including a large bulldozer, invaded the village from various directions, while Israeli sharpshooters positioned themselves in Palestinian olive orchards. He added that the soldiers fired live rounds at the protesters as they marched from the village, wounding a teen identified as Mahmoud Hikmat, 17, in his leg. Medics provided Hikmat with the needed aid, and instantly moved him to the Rafidia hospital, in Nablus. |
The invasion also led to clashes between the soldiers and local youths, who hurled stones and empty bottles at them; the army fired additional live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Luisa Morgantini, former vice-president of the European Parliament and a distinguished human rights activist, participated in the protest and said she came "to express solidarity with the Palestinian people, who deserve freedom, dignity and justice, and to join the fight against the illegal Israeli occupation."
Also on Friday, the soldiers attacked the weekly nonviolent protest against the Annexation Wall and colonies, in Bil’in village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, causing dozens of injuries.
Luisa Morgantini, former vice-president of the European Parliament and a distinguished human rights activist, participated in the protest and said she came "to express solidarity with the Palestinian people, who deserve freedom, dignity and justice, and to join the fight against the illegal Israeli occupation."
Also on Friday, the soldiers attacked the weekly nonviolent protest against the Annexation Wall and colonies, in Bil’in village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, causing dozens of injuries.
15 jan 2016
Violent clashes broke out between Palestinian youths and Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) after Friday prayers throughout the West Bank, which resulted in a number of injuries among the locals.
Medical sources said a young man suffered live shot injuries in his thigh in the clashes that erupted when IOF soldiers violently attacked Kafer Kaddum weekly march in Qalqilia province.
Tear gas bombs and live rounds were heavily fired during the clashes. Dozens of local residents choked on tear gas.
On the other hand, scores of Palestinians and foreign activists suffered from the effects of tear gas inhalation as IOF suppressed the weekly anti-occupation march in Bili’n, west of Ramallah.
In Bethlehem, the PIC reporter said that clashes broke out at the northern entrance of the city amid intensive IOF firing of tear gas bombs.
Local youths responded by throwing stones at the invading soldiers during the clashes.
In al-Khalil, violent clashes erupted in Sa'ir town following the funeral of the slain Palestinian Moed Jabarin, 20, who was killed Thursday by Israeli soldiers.
Thousands of citizens participated in the funeral march before clashing with Israeli soldiers, southeast of the town.
Meanwhile, IOF closed Beit Furik checkpoint east of al-Khalil city, preventing people’s movement in both directions.
The Israeli closure of the checkpoint came after Israeli settlers gathered in the area to perform Talmudic rituals.
Dozens Injured In Bil’in’s Weekly Protest
The Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in Bil’in, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, has reported that Israeli soldiers assaulted the weekly nonviolent protest, causing dozens of Palestinian and international activists to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The Committee also denounced the abduction of Israeli human rights activist Ezra Nawi, who has been protesting the illegal Israeli Wall, colonies and occupation, in Bil’in, and was taken prisoner by the Israeli forces.
Nawi, of the Ta'ayush (Co-existence - Arab-Israeli grassroots movement) also received repeated threats by fanatic settlers and leaders of right-wing Israeli groups for his solidarity activities with the Palestinians.
The protesters marched from the center of the village, carrying Palestinian flags, pictures and posters calling for the release of Nawi, and all political prisoners, in addition to chanting for Palestinian national unity, and ongoing resistance against the illegal Israeli occupation, violations, colonies and the annexation of Palestinian lands.
Similar to previous protests, many Israeli and international peace activists participated in the protest.
The Committee said the protests will continue until the end of the illegal Israeli occupation, as Bil’in nears the eleventh year of ongoing popular protests against the Annexation Wall, colonies and the illegal Israeli policies in occupied Palestine.
It added that the Palestinian people will continue to reject, and resist, the Israeli polices aiming at forcing them out of their homes and lands, to replace them with illegal colonizers.
The Committee stated that extreme right-wing groups in Israel have been harassing and threatening various Israeli activists and volunteers of human rights groups, such as B'Tselem and Peace Now, for their field work in the occupied territories, exposing Israeli violations and abuse of basic Palestinian human rights.
In related news, the Red Crescent Society in Ramallah said its medics provided treatment to one Palestinian, who was shot with a rubber-coated steel bullet, and five who suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, after the soldiers assaulted the weekly protest in Ni’lin nearby village.
Medical sources said a young man suffered live shot injuries in his thigh in the clashes that erupted when IOF soldiers violently attacked Kafer Kaddum weekly march in Qalqilia province.
Tear gas bombs and live rounds were heavily fired during the clashes. Dozens of local residents choked on tear gas.
On the other hand, scores of Palestinians and foreign activists suffered from the effects of tear gas inhalation as IOF suppressed the weekly anti-occupation march in Bili’n, west of Ramallah.
In Bethlehem, the PIC reporter said that clashes broke out at the northern entrance of the city amid intensive IOF firing of tear gas bombs.
Local youths responded by throwing stones at the invading soldiers during the clashes.
In al-Khalil, violent clashes erupted in Sa'ir town following the funeral of the slain Palestinian Moed Jabarin, 20, who was killed Thursday by Israeli soldiers.
Thousands of citizens participated in the funeral march before clashing with Israeli soldiers, southeast of the town.
Meanwhile, IOF closed Beit Furik checkpoint east of al-Khalil city, preventing people’s movement in both directions.
The Israeli closure of the checkpoint came after Israeli settlers gathered in the area to perform Talmudic rituals.
Dozens Injured In Bil’in’s Weekly Protest
The Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in Bil’in, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, has reported that Israeli soldiers assaulted the weekly nonviolent protest, causing dozens of Palestinian and international activists to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The Committee also denounced the abduction of Israeli human rights activist Ezra Nawi, who has been protesting the illegal Israeli Wall, colonies and occupation, in Bil’in, and was taken prisoner by the Israeli forces.
Nawi, of the Ta'ayush (Co-existence - Arab-Israeli grassroots movement) also received repeated threats by fanatic settlers and leaders of right-wing Israeli groups for his solidarity activities with the Palestinians.
The protesters marched from the center of the village, carrying Palestinian flags, pictures and posters calling for the release of Nawi, and all political prisoners, in addition to chanting for Palestinian national unity, and ongoing resistance against the illegal Israeli occupation, violations, colonies and the annexation of Palestinian lands.
Similar to previous protests, many Israeli and international peace activists participated in the protest.
The Committee said the protests will continue until the end of the illegal Israeli occupation, as Bil’in nears the eleventh year of ongoing popular protests against the Annexation Wall, colonies and the illegal Israeli policies in occupied Palestine.
It added that the Palestinian people will continue to reject, and resist, the Israeli polices aiming at forcing them out of their homes and lands, to replace them with illegal colonizers.
The Committee stated that extreme right-wing groups in Israel have been harassing and threatening various Israeli activists and volunteers of human rights groups, such as B'Tselem and Peace Now, for their field work in the occupied territories, exposing Israeli violations and abuse of basic Palestinian human rights.
In related news, the Red Crescent Society in Ramallah said its medics provided treatment to one Palestinian, who was shot with a rubber-coated steel bullet, and five who suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, after the soldiers assaulted the weekly protest in Ni’lin nearby village.
Two Palestinian young men were killed and many others suffered injuries during clashes on Friday afternoon with Israeli soldiers east of al-Bureij refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian health ministry said that 18-year-old Mohamed Abu Zayed suffered a lethal bullet injury during confrontations between angry protesters and Israeli soldiers to the east of al-Bureij camp.
The ministry also announced the death of 26-year-old Mohamed Qaita during the same events in the camp.
Medical sources said that Qaita died of a serious bullet injury in his abdomen.
Scores of young men also suffered injuries from Israeli gunfire and tear gas attacks in different eastern areas of Gaza.
Eyewitnesses said that Israeli soldiers opened machinegun fire from watchtowers at groups of young men rallying east of Gaza, especially near al-Shuhada refugee camp in al-Shujaiya neighborhood and east of Khan Younis.
The Palestinian health ministry said that 18-year-old Mohamed Abu Zayed suffered a lethal bullet injury during confrontations between angry protesters and Israeli soldiers to the east of al-Bureij camp.
The ministry also announced the death of 26-year-old Mohamed Qaita during the same events in the camp.
Medical sources said that Qaita died of a serious bullet injury in his abdomen.
Scores of young men also suffered injuries from Israeli gunfire and tear gas attacks in different eastern areas of Gaza.
Eyewitnesses said that Israeli soldiers opened machinegun fire from watchtowers at groups of young men rallying east of Gaza, especially near al-Shuhada refugee camp in al-Shujaiya neighborhood and east of Khan Younis.
Muhammad Abu Zayed 19
Israeli forces on Friday afternoon shot dead a Palestinian teenager during clashes east of al-Breij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, medical sources said.
Doctors identified him as 19-year-old Muhammad Abu Zayed and said he had been shot in the head. His body was taken to the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.
Medics added that at least 10 other Palestinian youths had been shot and wounded with live fire during the clashes.
An Israeli army spokesperson told Ma'an that "multiple riots" were taking place along the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on Friday.
The spokesperson said that that a number of Palestinians had "breached the buffer zone" and "damaged" the fence in the central Gaza Strip before Israeli forces "called on them to halt and fired warning shots into the air."
Shots were then fired directly at the demonstrators following the "threat of infiltration," the spokesperson said, adding that she aware of reports of Friday's death but was unable to confirm that any Palestinians were hit.
The death comes two days after another Gazan was killed and three seriously wounded when Israeli artillery bombarded an alleged "terrorist cell" east of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.
At least 23 Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli forces in clashes along the Gazan border since the beginning of October, according to the UN Agency for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip initially began demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem when unrest grew in the occupied area in October.
Israeli forces on Friday afternoon shot dead a Palestinian teenager during clashes east of al-Breij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, medical sources said.
Doctors identified him as 19-year-old Muhammad Abu Zayed and said he had been shot in the head. His body was taken to the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.
Medics added that at least 10 other Palestinian youths had been shot and wounded with live fire during the clashes.
An Israeli army spokesperson told Ma'an that "multiple riots" were taking place along the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on Friday.
The spokesperson said that that a number of Palestinians had "breached the buffer zone" and "damaged" the fence in the central Gaza Strip before Israeli forces "called on them to halt and fired warning shots into the air."
Shots were then fired directly at the demonstrators following the "threat of infiltration," the spokesperson said, adding that she aware of reports of Friday's death but was unable to confirm that any Palestinians were hit.
The death comes two days after another Gazan was killed and three seriously wounded when Israeli artillery bombarded an alleged "terrorist cell" east of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.
At least 23 Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli forces in clashes along the Gazan border since the beginning of October, according to the UN Agency for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip initially began demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem when unrest grew in the occupied area in October.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded, on Friday at dawn, several towns in the northern West Bank district of Jenin, installed roadblocks and attacked many Palestinians.
The soldiers installed roadblocks near Ya'bad town, and were extensively deployed around it, including in Palestinian lands and orchards, and fired flares.
In addition, the soldiers invaded al-'Arqa town, west of Jenin, also searched orchards and farmlands, especially close to the Annexation Wall.
Eyewitnesses said dozens of soldiers were deployed near various villages and towns in Jenin, and also installed many roadblocks overnight.
The soldiers installed roadblocks near Ya'bad town, and were extensively deployed around it, including in Palestinian lands and orchards, and fired flares.
In addition, the soldiers invaded al-'Arqa town, west of Jenin, also searched orchards and farmlands, especially close to the Annexation Wall.
Eyewitnesses said dozens of soldiers were deployed near various villages and towns in Jenin, and also installed many roadblocks overnight.
The Israeli occupation navy on Friday morning opened machinegun fire at Palestinian fishing boats off the coast of the beleaguered Gaza Strip.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that Israeli gunboats opened fire at fishing boats working off the shore of al-Sudaniya neighborhood in northern Gaza.
The intensity of the gunfire attack forced the fishermen to return ashore, with no reported casualties.
In another incident, the Israeli navy released two fishermen, who had been detained last Wednesday, but refused to give them back their boats.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that Israeli gunboats opened fire at fishing boats working off the shore of al-Sudaniya neighborhood in northern Gaza.
The intensity of the gunfire attack forced the fishermen to return ashore, with no reported casualties.
In another incident, the Israeli navy released two fishermen, who had been detained last Wednesday, but refused to give them back their boats.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Thursday stormed Yabad town, south of Jenin town, and put up a notice threatening to kill anyone throwing stones at soldiers and settlers in the town.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that Israeli troops entered al-Qibliya neighborhood in Yabad and glued a notice onto a pole reading, "Everyone throwing one stone on the street, we will kill him, and your day is coming."
The sources added that the Israeli occupation army uses different repressive ways to pressure the residents of the town at the pretext that its soldiers and Mevo Dotan settlers are attacked with stones by local young men.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that Israeli troops entered al-Qibliya neighborhood in Yabad and glued a notice onto a pole reading, "Everyone throwing one stone on the street, we will kill him, and your day is coming."
The sources added that the Israeli occupation army uses different repressive ways to pressure the residents of the town at the pretext that its soldiers and Mevo Dotan settlers are attacked with stones by local young men.
14 jan 2016
Israeli navy forces arrested on Thursday two Palestinian fishermen and confiscated their fishing boat off the northern Gaza coast.
Head of the fishermen syndicate in Gaza, Nizar Ayyash, told the PIC reporter that Israeli navy forces kidnapped both fishermen after chasing them within the allowed fishing zone in Gaza sea off the shores of al-Sudaniya area.
He affirmed that Israeli forces confiscated his boat along with fishing equipment and took them to the Israeli-controlled port of Ashdod.
The attack is another episode in the series of Israeli violations of the Cairo-brokered truce accord signed on August 26, 2014 in the wake of the Israeli aggression on the besieged coastal enclave, which killed over 2,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians. The truce agreement stipulated for permitting Palestinian fishermen to sail within six nautical miles, but Israeli navy forces have not allowed that since then.
Head of the fishermen syndicate in Gaza, Nizar Ayyash, told the PIC reporter that Israeli navy forces kidnapped both fishermen after chasing them within the allowed fishing zone in Gaza sea off the shores of al-Sudaniya area.
He affirmed that Israeli forces confiscated his boat along with fishing equipment and took them to the Israeli-controlled port of Ashdod.
The attack is another episode in the series of Israeli violations of the Cairo-brokered truce accord signed on August 26, 2014 in the wake of the Israeli aggression on the besieged coastal enclave, which killed over 2,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians. The truce agreement stipulated for permitting Palestinian fishermen to sail within six nautical miles, but Israeli navy forces have not allowed that since then.
Israeli occupation forces opened fire, Thursday morning, at Palestinian farmers east of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Eyewitnesses reported, according to Al Ray Palestinian Media Agency, that soldiers fired a hail of bullets towards farmers in the Qarara area, east of Khan Younis city. No injuries were reported.
Farming in the Gaza Strip’s “buffer zone” is hazardous under the best circumstances.
Israeli forces routinely shoot live ammunition at Palestinian farmers in the free-fire area, which stretches hundreds of meters into the besieged territory from the barrier, separating it and Israel, and invade their fields with tanks and bulldozers.
Eyewitnesses reported, according to Al Ray Palestinian Media Agency, that soldiers fired a hail of bullets towards farmers in the Qarara area, east of Khan Younis city. No injuries were reported.
Farming in the Gaza Strip’s “buffer zone” is hazardous under the best circumstances.
Israeli forces routinely shoot live ammunition at Palestinian farmers in the free-fire area, which stretches hundreds of meters into the besieged territory from the barrier, separating it and Israel, and invade their fields with tanks and bulldozers.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) prevented Thursday morning holding a press conference which was called for by the High Follow-up Committee of the Arab Citizens in Occupied Jerusalem under the theme “Our Humanity is Stronger than Your Prohibition”.
Israeli forces assaulted the participants and fired sound bombs at them in order to disperse their gathering.
The conference was planned to address the reality of the civil institutions that have recently been banned by Israeli authorities.
QPress center quoted sources as saying that several attendees were injured by Israeli troops who arrested one of them after beating him severely.
Mohammad Barakah, head of the follow-up committee, said that they will continue their struggle against the Israeli aggressive practices and banning orders.
Israeli forces assaulted the participants and fired sound bombs at them in order to disperse their gathering.
The conference was planned to address the reality of the civil institutions that have recently been banned by Israeli authorities.
QPress center quoted sources as saying that several attendees were injured by Israeli troops who arrested one of them after beating him severely.
Mohammad Barakah, head of the follow-up committee, said that they will continue their struggle against the Israeli aggressive practices and banning orders.
Israeli soldiers kidnapped, on Thursday at dawn, two young Palestinian men in the al-Yamoun town, west of the northern West Bank district of Jenin. One Palestinian kidnapped near Hebron, on Wednesday evening.
Media sources in Jenin said the soldiers stormed and searched many homes in the town, and kidnapped Fadi Faisal Summoudi, 31, and Mohammad Ahmad Freihat, 23, after interrogating them and their families.
The soldiers also summoned Bassel Faisal Abu al-Haija, 19, for interrogation in the Salem military and security base.
On Wednesday evening, the soldiers kidnapped a Palestinian near the Iron Gate, installed by the soldiers on the eastern entrance of Beit Einoun town, east of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and fired several live rounds to prevent other Palestinians from gathering in the area.
The Palestinian has been identified as Kamel Mohammad al-Juneidi, 25; the soldiers repeatedly struck and beat him before cuffing, blind-folding him, and took him to an unknown destination.
Media sources in Jenin said the soldiers stormed and searched many homes in the town, and kidnapped Fadi Faisal Summoudi, 31, and Mohammad Ahmad Freihat, 23, after interrogating them and their families.
The soldiers also summoned Bassel Faisal Abu al-Haija, 19, for interrogation in the Salem military and security base.
On Wednesday evening, the soldiers kidnapped a Palestinian near the Iron Gate, installed by the soldiers on the eastern entrance of Beit Einoun town, east of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and fired several live rounds to prevent other Palestinians from gathering in the area.
The Palestinian has been identified as Kamel Mohammad al-Juneidi, 25; the soldiers repeatedly struck and beat him before cuffing, blind-folding him, and took him to an unknown destination.
