12 july 2019
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Israeli forces have opened fire on Palestinian protesters gathering near the fence between the besieged Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied territories, leaving dozens of people injured.
Ashraf al-Qedra, the spokesman for the Gazan Health Ministry, said on Friday that 33 protesters had been injured by live fire during the “Great March of Return” protests. He added that Israeli forces inflicted different types of injuries on 22 other protesters. The rallies have been held every week since March 30 last year. The Palestinians demand the right to return of those driven out of their homeland by Israeli aggression. video |
Israeli troops have killed at least 305 Palestinians since the beginning of the rallies and wounded more than 17,000 others, according to the Gazan Health Ministry.
In March, a United Nations (UN) fact-finding mission found that Israeli forces committed rights violations during their crackdown against the Palestinian protesters in Gaza that may amount to war crimes.
Gaza has been under Israeli siege since June 2007, which has caused a decline in living standards.
Israel has also launched three major wars against the enclave since 2008, killing thousands of Gazans each time and shattering the impoverished territory’s already poor infrastructure.
Dozens injured by Israeli gunfire in Gaza Return March
A number of Palestinian citizens were injured on Friday when the Israeli occupation forces heavily opened fire at the peaceful protesters taking part in the Great March of Return on Gaza border.
The Ministry of Health said that 55 Palestinian protesters were injured and two ambulances were deliberately targeted with tear gas canisters and live bullets.
Hundreds of Palestinians marched along the borderline between the Gaza Strip and the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories on the 66th Friday of the Great March of Return to renew their call for allowing the refugees to return and lifting the siege on Gaza.
Since the start of Gaza's border protests on 30 March 2018, the Israeli occupation forces have killed 306 Palestinians and injured over 31,000.
In March, a United Nations (UN) fact-finding mission found that Israeli forces committed rights violations during their crackdown against the Palestinian protesters in Gaza that may amount to war crimes.
Gaza has been under Israeli siege since June 2007, which has caused a decline in living standards.
Israel has also launched three major wars against the enclave since 2008, killing thousands of Gazans each time and shattering the impoverished territory’s already poor infrastructure.
Dozens injured by Israeli gunfire in Gaza Return March
A number of Palestinian citizens were injured on Friday when the Israeli occupation forces heavily opened fire at the peaceful protesters taking part in the Great March of Return on Gaza border.
The Ministry of Health said that 55 Palestinian protesters were injured and two ambulances were deliberately targeted with tear gas canisters and live bullets.
Hundreds of Palestinians marched along the borderline between the Gaza Strip and the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories on the 66th Friday of the Great March of Return to renew their call for allowing the refugees to return and lifting the siege on Gaza.
Since the start of Gaza's border protests on 30 March 2018, the Israeli occupation forces have killed 306 Palestinians and injured over 31,000.
Gaza rulers reject Israel apology for killing one of their operatives, vow to 'avenge' death that IDF said was result of 'misidentification'; thousands of Palestinians protest along Gaza border
The Israel Defense Forces on Friday increased the number of Iron Dome anti-missile batteries in the south as Hamas threatened revenge for IDF shooting and killing one of its operatives near the Gaza-Israel border on Thursday.
Israel later apologized for the incident, saying the operative had been "misidentified."
Hamas, which rules Gaza, rejected Israel's apology for the killing of the operative, with a senior group official telling protesters at the Strip's border fence with Israel on Friday that, "despite the apology, we will avenge the killing of the military activist."
More than 6,000 Palestinians demonstrated Friday along the fence as part of the regular "March of Return" protests.
The demonstrators threw stones and explosive devices. Palestinians protesters even documented a Molotov cocktail being hurled at an IDF jeep.
“Two Palestinians approached the area of the border fence earlier in the morning in the northern Gaza Strip, behind them was a Hamas restraint operative, who was supposed to take the men back to Gaza,” said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit in a statement Thursday.
"An initial inquiry suggests that the IDF troops who arrived at the location misidentified the Hamas restraint operative to be an armed terrorist and fired as a result of this misunderstanding. The incident will be reviewed," it said.
"We will not allow this shooting to go without a response, and Israel will pay for its actions," the terror group said in a statement.
"Israel intentionally fired at one of our members while he was carrying out his duties. We've launched an investigation into this crime."
The killing of the gunman came just as a temporary ceasefire agreement between the two sides has come into effect between Israel and Hamas, which was preceded by over 100 fires in southern Israel which broke out as a result of incendiary balloons launched from Gaza.
However, recent data from Israeli authorities show that the number of fires caused by incendiary balloons from Gaza have gone down in 2019, compared to 2018.
The Israel Defense Forces on Friday increased the number of Iron Dome anti-missile batteries in the south as Hamas threatened revenge for IDF shooting and killing one of its operatives near the Gaza-Israel border on Thursday.
Israel later apologized for the incident, saying the operative had been "misidentified."
Hamas, which rules Gaza, rejected Israel's apology for the killing of the operative, with a senior group official telling protesters at the Strip's border fence with Israel on Friday that, "despite the apology, we will avenge the killing of the military activist."
More than 6,000 Palestinians demonstrated Friday along the fence as part of the regular "March of Return" protests.
The demonstrators threw stones and explosive devices. Palestinians protesters even documented a Molotov cocktail being hurled at an IDF jeep.
“Two Palestinians approached the area of the border fence earlier in the morning in the northern Gaza Strip, behind them was a Hamas restraint operative, who was supposed to take the men back to Gaza,” said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit in a statement Thursday.
"An initial inquiry suggests that the IDF troops who arrived at the location misidentified the Hamas restraint operative to be an armed terrorist and fired as a result of this misunderstanding. The incident will be reviewed," it said.
"We will not allow this shooting to go without a response, and Israel will pay for its actions," the terror group said in a statement.
"Israel intentionally fired at one of our members while he was carrying out his duties. We've launched an investigation into this crime."
The killing of the gunman came just as a temporary ceasefire agreement between the two sides has come into effect between Israel and Hamas, which was preceded by over 100 fires in southern Israel which broke out as a result of incendiary balloons launched from Gaza.
However, recent data from Israeli authorities show that the number of fires caused by incendiary balloons from Gaza have gone down in 2019, compared to 2018.
Israeli soldiers shot and seriously injured, Friday, a Palestinian child, during the weekly nonviolent procession in Kufur Qaddoum town, east of Qalqilia, in northern West Bank.
The Popular Committee in Kufur Qaddoum said the soldiers attacked the protesters with live fire, rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades, while many protesters responded by throwing stones at them.
He added that one child, identified as Yasser Eshteiwi, 10, was shot with a live round in the head, and was rushed to a local clinic before being moved to Rafidia Governmental Hospital, in Nablus, in northern West Bank. video
The child remains in a critical condition due to his gunshot wound to the head.
The soldiers also invaded the town, and ambushed the protesters, in addition to trying to abduct some of them.
Kufur Qaddoum witnesses frequent Israeli invasions, assaults and abductions as it continues to hold is weekly nonviolent processions against the illegal Annexation Wall and colonies, and against the closure of the main road, which was blockaded by the military fifteen years ago, to enable easy access for colonialist settlers driving to and from the Kedumim colony, built on private Palestinian lands.
The Popular Committee in Kufur Qaddoum said the soldiers attacked the protesters with live fire, rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades, while many protesters responded by throwing stones at them.
He added that one child, identified as Yasser Eshteiwi, 10, was shot with a live round in the head, and was rushed to a local clinic before being moved to Rafidia Governmental Hospital, in Nablus, in northern West Bank. video
The child remains in a critical condition due to his gunshot wound to the head.
The soldiers also invaded the town, and ambushed the protesters, in addition to trying to abduct some of them.
Kufur Qaddoum witnesses frequent Israeli invasions, assaults and abductions as it continues to hold is weekly nonviolent processions against the illegal Annexation Wall and colonies, and against the closure of the main road, which was blockaded by the military fifteen years ago, to enable easy access for colonialist settlers driving to and from the Kedumim colony, built on private Palestinian lands.
Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian In Northern GazaIsraeli soldiers shot, Friday, a young Palestinian man near Beit Lahia town, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, and fired many live rounds at fishermen, and at an observation post near Gaza city and Khan Younis.
The soldiers, stationed across the perimeter fence near Beit Lahia, fired many live rounds at the Palestinian, and injured him before moving him to an unknown destination.
Furthermore, the soldiers fired several live rounds at an observation post, east of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
Media sources said the post is near the an-Najjar neighborhood, east of Khuza’a town, east of Khan Younis.
In addition, Israeli navy ships fired several live rounds, and used water cannons, targeting Palestinian fishing boats, in Gaza Sea.
The soldiers, stationed across the perimeter fence near Beit Lahia, fired many live rounds at the Palestinian, and injured him before moving him to an unknown destination.
Furthermore, the soldiers fired several live rounds at an observation post, east of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
Media sources said the post is near the an-Najjar neighborhood, east of Khuza’a town, east of Khan Younis.
In addition, Israeli navy ships fired several live rounds, and used water cannons, targeting Palestinian fishing boats, in Gaza Sea.
Israeli soldiers attacked, Friday, the weekly nonviolent procession against the Annexation Wall and Colonies in Ni’lin village, east of Ramallah, in central West Bank, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The Popular Committee against the Annexation Wall and Colonies in Ni’lin, said the locals, accompanied by Israeli and international peace activists, marched from the center of the village, heading towards the Palestinian orchards, surrounded and isolated by the illegal Annexation Wall.
It added that protesters carried Palestinian flags, and chanted against the Israeli occupation of Palestine, its escalating violations and ongoing illegal colonialist activities on Palestinian lands, in direct violation of International Law and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
The soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs at the nonviolent protesters, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Today’s procession also marks the fifteenth anniversary of the advisory riling of the International Court, in which it rendered its ruling that the Annexation Wall is illegal, built on private and occupied Palestinian lands, and calling for compensating the Palestinians. Israel rejected the ruling and considered it to be “immoral.”
The Popular Committee against the Annexation Wall and Colonies in Ni’lin, said the locals, accompanied by Israeli and international peace activists, marched from the center of the village, heading towards the Palestinian orchards, surrounded and isolated by the illegal Annexation Wall.
It added that protesters carried Palestinian flags, and chanted against the Israeli occupation of Palestine, its escalating violations and ongoing illegal colonialist activities on Palestinian lands, in direct violation of International Law and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
The soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs at the nonviolent protesters, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Today’s procession also marks the fifteenth anniversary of the advisory riling of the International Court, in which it rendered its ruling that the Annexation Wall is illegal, built on private and occupied Palestinian lands, and calling for compensating the Palestinians. Israel rejected the ruling and considered it to be “immoral.”
11 july 2019
Israeli soldiers attacked, on Thursday afternoon, the solidarity tent in Wad al-Hummus area, in Sur Baher town, south of occupied Jerusalem, and forcibly demolished and removed it, in addition to firing many gas bombs and concussion grenades, casing dozens of Palestinians to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation, and burning farmlands, the Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan (Silwanic) has reported.
Media sources said the soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs and concussion grenades at the Palestinians, nonviolently protesting in the tent, demanding Israel to void its plans to demolish more than 230 apartments and displace the families. video
They added that dozens of Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, in addition to cuts and bruises, after being assaulted by the soldiers.
Fire also broke out in Palestinian lands, burning many trees and plants due to the intensity of the Israeli gas bombs and concussion grenades.
The soldiers also invaded the al-‘Isawiya town, in Jerusalem, and abducted a young man, identified as Ahmad al-Masri. video
In addition, dozens of soldiers and officers stormed Wad Yasoul neighborhood in Silwan town, in Jerusalem, and attacked many Palestinians, in addition to removing Palestinian flags. video video video
The soldiers, accompanied by workers of the Jerusalem City Council, also invaded many streets in the al-‘Isawiya town, before attacking many Palestinians, and removed Palestinian flags in addition to poster of Mohammad Samir Obeid, 21, who was killed by the army on June 27th.
Media sources said the soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs and concussion grenades at the Palestinians, nonviolently protesting in the tent, demanding Israel to void its plans to demolish more than 230 apartments and displace the families. video
They added that dozens of Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, in addition to cuts and bruises, after being assaulted by the soldiers.
Fire also broke out in Palestinian lands, burning many trees and plants due to the intensity of the Israeli gas bombs and concussion grenades.
The soldiers also invaded the al-‘Isawiya town, in Jerusalem, and abducted a young man, identified as Ahmad al-Masri. video
In addition, dozens of soldiers and officers stormed Wad Yasoul neighborhood in Silwan town, in Jerusalem, and attacked many Palestinians, in addition to removing Palestinian flags. video video video
The soldiers, accompanied by workers of the Jerusalem City Council, also invaded many streets in the al-‘Isawiya town, before attacking many Palestinians, and removed Palestinian flags in addition to poster of Mohammad Samir Obeid, 21, who was killed by the army on June 27th.
At least one Palestinian citizen on Thursday morning was injured when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) opened fire at two observation posts belonging to the resistance in the north and south of the Gaza Strip.
According to local sources, one citizen suffered a bullet injury during an Israeli gunfire attack on an observation post in the east of Beit Hanoun, north of Gaza.
A similar attack happened on an observation post in the east of Rafah, south of Gaza. Luckily, no one was hurt.
The IOF also opened machinegun fire at agricultural lands in the east of al-Qarara town, south of Gaza, while the naval forces opened fire at Palestinian fishermen and their boasts off the northern coast of Gaza, with no reported casualties or material damage.
According to local sources, one citizen suffered a bullet injury during an Israeli gunfire attack on an observation post in the east of Beit Hanoun, north of Gaza.
A similar attack happened on an observation post in the east of Rafah, south of Gaza. Luckily, no one was hurt.
The IOF also opened machinegun fire at agricultural lands in the east of al-Qarara town, south of Gaza, while the naval forces opened fire at Palestinian fishermen and their boasts off the northern coast of Gaza, with no reported casualties or material damage.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested 12 Palestinians from different parts of the West Bank on Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning.
Clashes broke out between the youth and the IOF in the Deheisheh refugee camp, Bethlehem, and a number of young men were shot and injured.
A number of Palestinian youths were also shot and injured in clashes with the IOF in Azmut, near Nablus.
Clashes broke out between the youth and the IOF in the Deheisheh refugee camp, Bethlehem, and a number of young men were shot and injured.
A number of Palestinian youths were also shot and injured in clashes with the IOF in Azmut, near Nablus.
Two Palestinian teenagers at dawn Thursday suffered bullet injuries during violent clashes with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in al-Deheisheh refugee camp, south of Bethlehem.
According to local sources, the events started when Israeli soldiers stormed the camp and kidnaped 33-year-old Sami al-Ja’fari from his home.
Two teenagers suffered bullet injuries in their legs during the clashes.
Meanwhile, the IOF stormed Teqoa town, east of Bethlehem, and kidnaped a young man called Khalil al-Amour from his house.
According to local sources, the events started when Israeli soldiers stormed the camp and kidnaped 33-year-old Sami al-Ja’fari from his home.
Two teenagers suffered bullet injuries in their legs during the clashes.
Meanwhile, the IOF stormed Teqoa town, east of Bethlehem, and kidnaped a young man called Khalil al-Amour from his house.
10 july 2019
Israeli settlers, today, set fire to hundreds of olive trees in the northern West Bank village of Burin, reported Ghassan Daghlas, a local official.
He told WAFA that settlers from the illegal settlement of Yitzhar snuck into a plot of Burin farmland and set fire to hundreds of olive trees, in the southern parts of the village, located to the south of Nablus.
He also said that the Israeli army prevented Palestinian firetrucks from reaching the area to put out the fire, which then spread and resulted in heavy losses to the farmers.
He told WAFA that settlers from the illegal settlement of Yitzhar snuck into a plot of Burin farmland and set fire to hundreds of olive trees, in the southern parts of the village, located to the south of Nablus.
He also said that the Israeli army prevented Palestinian firetrucks from reaching the area to put out the fire, which then spread and resulted in heavy losses to the farmers.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Wednesday morning opened fire at Palestinian fishermen and farmers in the Gaza Strip, and failed to arrest two Palestinians during their attempt to cross through the border fence.
According to the fishermen committees, Israeli gunboats opened machinegun fire at fishermen and their boats during their presence within four nautical miles off the northern coast of Gaza, with no reported casualties or material damage.
The IOF also opened fire at agricultural lands, farmers, shepherds and their homes in different border areas of Gaza, including the eastern areas of Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City.
Meanwhile, the Israeli army claimed its forces spotted two Palestinian young men as they were trying to cross into an Israeli border area in northern Gaza, but they managed to flee back to Gaza after soldiers rushed towards them.
According to the fishermen committees, Israeli gunboats opened machinegun fire at fishermen and their boats during their presence within four nautical miles off the northern coast of Gaza, with no reported casualties or material damage.
The IOF also opened fire at agricultural lands, farmers, shepherds and their homes in different border areas of Gaza, including the eastern areas of Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City.
Meanwhile, the Israeli army claimed its forces spotted two Palestinian young men as they were trying to cross into an Israeli border area in northern Gaza, but they managed to flee back to Gaza after soldiers rushed towards them.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Wednesday stormed Halhul town, north of al-Khalil, and confiscated equipment from a printery, amid clashes with local youths.
According to local sources, the IOF confiscated stormed Babel Printery and confiscated its printing equipment and clashed for hours with local young men.
A plot of cultivated land caught fire as a result of the intensive firing of tear gas and stun grenades during the events.
Meanwhile, the IOF stormed al-Arroub refugee camp, north of al-Khalil, and Idhna town to the west and raided homes, without making arrests.
According to local sources, the IOF confiscated stormed Babel Printery and confiscated its printing equipment and clashed for hours with local young men.
A plot of cultivated land caught fire as a result of the intensive firing of tear gas and stun grenades during the events.
Meanwhile, the IOF stormed al-Arroub refugee camp, north of al-Khalil, and Idhna town to the west and raided homes, without making arrests.
