27 june 2017
Israeli soldiers invaded, Tuesday, the town of Sebastia, north of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and removed a Palestinian flag that was raised on a pole at an archeological site in the town.
Mohammad Azem, the mayor of Sebastia, said the soldiers invaded the archeological area, removed the flag and detonated the pole and its concrete ground several times.
Azem added that the attack was provoked by illegal Israeli colonists, who also visit the area under heavy military deployment, and repeatedly complain to the military, demanding the removal of the Palestinian flag.
He also stated that Israel has plans to pave a new road, to be solely used by the army and the colonist settlers, in addition to planning to reconstruct and maintain the archeological area, in violation of UNESCO regulations.
Mohammad Azem, the mayor of Sebastia, said the soldiers invaded the archeological area, removed the flag and detonated the pole and its concrete ground several times.
Azem added that the attack was provoked by illegal Israeli colonists, who also visit the area under heavy military deployment, and repeatedly complain to the military, demanding the removal of the Palestinian flag.
He also stated that Israel has plans to pave a new road, to be solely used by the army and the colonist settlers, in addition to planning to reconstruct and maintain the archeological area, in violation of UNESCO regulations.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, the Deheishe refugee camp, south of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, in the occupied West bank, and clashed with dozens of local youngsters, before shooting and injuring eight Palestinians, including a medic, and abducted a young man.
The invasion into the refugee camp was carried out by dozens of soldiers, and several armored military jeeps, before the soldiers stormed homes and violently searched them, causing damage.
The soldiers also fired many live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades at the Palestinians and their homes.
Medical sources said the soldiers fired a live round, from a close range, at medics working with the Palestinian Medical Relief, wounding one in the leg, before invading his home and ransacking it, in addition to attacking his father and abducting his brother.
The soldiers also shot and injured five Palestinians with live rounds, in their legs, and one with a rubber-coated steel bullet, during the clashes that erupted in the refugee camp.
In related news, several army vehicles invaded the al-‘Obeyyat area, east of Bethlehem, searched homes and summoned a young man, identified as Khalil Mohammad Obeyyat, for interrogation at the Etzion military base and security center, south of Bethlehem.
The soldiers also invaded and ransacked the family home of Hussein Obeyyat, who was assassinated by the Israeli army in 2000.
The invasion into the refugee camp was carried out by dozens of soldiers, and several armored military jeeps, before the soldiers stormed homes and violently searched them, causing damage.
The soldiers also fired many live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades at the Palestinians and their homes.
Medical sources said the soldiers fired a live round, from a close range, at medics working with the Palestinian Medical Relief, wounding one in the leg, before invading his home and ransacking it, in addition to attacking his father and abducting his brother.
The soldiers also shot and injured five Palestinians with live rounds, in their legs, and one with a rubber-coated steel bullet, during the clashes that erupted in the refugee camp.
In related news, several army vehicles invaded the al-‘Obeyyat area, east of Bethlehem, searched homes and summoned a young man, identified as Khalil Mohammad Obeyyat, for interrogation at the Etzion military base and security center, south of Bethlehem.
The soldiers also invaded and ransacked the family home of Hussein Obeyyat, who was assassinated by the Israeli army in 2000.
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Tuesday at dawn, three young Palestinian men from their homes, in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank.
The soldiers invaded the town from several directions, before storming and searching homes, and abducted three Palestinians, identified as Mohye Falah Abu Mariya, 21, Wajeeh Fathi Sabarna, 18, and Raed Bashar Za’aqeeq, 17.
It is worth mentioning that Mohye is the son of Falah Hamdi Abu Mariya, 53, who on Thursday July 23rd 2015, was shot dead by Israeli soldiers who stormed his home, and injured two of his sons, identified as Mohammad and Ahmad.
Falah was trying to help his son, Mohammad, after he was shot in the pelvis, but the soldiers fired two live rounds at his chest, instantly killing him.
Furthermore, clashes erupted in the town between the invading soldiers and local youngsters, who hurled stones and empty bottles on the military vehicles, while the soldiers fired many concussion grenades and gas bombs, including some that were directly fired at homes.
The soldiers invaded the town from several directions, before storming and searching homes, and abducted three Palestinians, identified as Mohye Falah Abu Mariya, 21, Wajeeh Fathi Sabarna, 18, and Raed Bashar Za’aqeeq, 17.
It is worth mentioning that Mohye is the son of Falah Hamdi Abu Mariya, 53, who on Thursday July 23rd 2015, was shot dead by Israeli soldiers who stormed his home, and injured two of his sons, identified as Mohammad and Ahmad.
Falah was trying to help his son, Mohammad, after he was shot in the pelvis, but the soldiers fired two live rounds at his chest, instantly killing him.
Furthermore, clashes erupted in the town between the invading soldiers and local youngsters, who hurled stones and empty bottles on the military vehicles, while the soldiers fired many concussion grenades and gas bombs, including some that were directly fired at homes.
Hamas Movement on Tuesday held Israel responsible for its “folly and irresponsible policies.”
The Movement also warned against the risks posed by such hostile acts and held the "Israeli enemy" responsible for the serious repercussions if such acts reoccur.
Spokesman for the group Fawzi Barhoum earlier denied Israeli claims that a rocket attack was carried out by ISIS elements in Gaza Strip and hit Israeli targets late Monday.
"Such statements are only a failed attempt to justify this serious escalation against the Strip," he added.
Israeli fighter jets have carried out multiple airstrikes overnight on a number of resistance sites throughout the Gaza Strip without causing any injuries.
The Movement also warned against the risks posed by such hostile acts and held the "Israeli enemy" responsible for the serious repercussions if such acts reoccur.
Spokesman for the group Fawzi Barhoum earlier denied Israeli claims that a rocket attack was carried out by ISIS elements in Gaza Strip and hit Israeli targets late Monday.
"Such statements are only a failed attempt to justify this serious escalation against the Strip," he added.
Israeli fighter jets have carried out multiple airstrikes overnight on a number of resistance sites throughout the Gaza Strip without causing any injuries.
Israeli fighter jets have carried out multiple airstrikes overnight on a number of resistance sites throughout the Gaza Strip.
According to the PIC field reporter, several of the early Tuesday raids targeted Bader site belonging to the Ezzedeen al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas Movement, located to the west of the Strip.
No injuries were reported during the air raid; however, material damage was caused to the neighboring houses.
Israeli fighter planes also engaged in strikes against Mohamed Abu Harb resistance site in Rafah, located to the south of the Strip.
Palestinian farming lands to the east of Gaza were also targeted by Israeli mortar fire in Juhr al-Dik area, south of Gaza City, without causing any injuries.
Israel claims that the attacks were launched is response to a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip which landed near Sha'ar Hanegev settlement.
Israel has launched several wars on Gaza Strip, the last of which began in early July 2014. The military aggression, which ended on August 26, 2014, killed nearly 2,200 Palestinians and injured 11,100 others.
According to the PIC field reporter, several of the early Tuesday raids targeted Bader site belonging to the Ezzedeen al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas Movement, located to the west of the Strip.
No injuries were reported during the air raid; however, material damage was caused to the neighboring houses.
Israeli fighter planes also engaged in strikes against Mohamed Abu Harb resistance site in Rafah, located to the south of the Strip.
Palestinian farming lands to the east of Gaza were also targeted by Israeli mortar fire in Juhr al-Dik area, south of Gaza City, without causing any injuries.
Israel claims that the attacks were launched is response to a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip which landed near Sha'ar Hanegev settlement.
Israel has launched several wars on Gaza Strip, the last of which began in early July 2014. The military aggression, which ended on August 26, 2014, killed nearly 2,200 Palestinians and injured 11,100 others.
26 june 2017
A round of Israeli military drills is expected to kick off at noontime Monday near Gaza borders.
According to the Hebrew-speaking Channel 7, large-scale military maneuvers will be carried out near Gaza’s border fence as of noontime.
The Israeli army spokesman said armed troops from the southern area will take part in the maneuvers which make part of the 2017 military agenda aiming to prop up the army’s offensive aptitude.
As part of the drills, Israeli military vehicles are expected to rummage into the area.
Last week, Israeli military maneuvers swept Bisan area, north of territories occupied in 1948.
According to the Hebrew-speaking Channel 7, large-scale military maneuvers will be carried out near Gaza’s border fence as of noontime.
The Israeli army spokesman said armed troops from the southern area will take part in the maneuvers which make part of the 2017 military agenda aiming to prop up the army’s offensive aptitude.
As part of the drills, Israeli military vehicles are expected to rummage into the area.
Last week, Israeli military maneuvers swept Bisan area, north of territories occupied in 1948.
25 june 2017
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) declared a one-day military maneuvers near Gaza borders starting from Monday morning.
The maneuvers involve IOF Southern Command, Israeli military sources affirmed.
Military vehicles are scheduled to be deployed along the border areas during the drills, the sources added.
The exercise is part of activities to improve the army’s operational readiness “for any emergency,” according to the sources.
The maneuvers involve IOF Southern Command, Israeli military sources affirmed.
Military vehicles are scheduled to be deployed along the border areas during the drills, the sources added.
The exercise is part of activities to improve the army’s operational readiness “for any emergency,” according to the sources.
24 june 2017
Several Palestinian citizens suffered injuries during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Saturday in different areas of Bethlehem city in the West Bank.
Local sources reported that one young man suffered a rubber bullet injury in his belly while many others suffered from inhaling tear gas during skirmishes with Israeli soldiers near Othman Bin Affan Mosque east of Bethlehem.
Similar clashes also broke out between young men and soldiers in other areas of Bethlehem.
The soldier showered the young protesters and nearby homes with tear gas and many suffered suffocation as a result.
Local sources said that two brothers named Ahmed and Saleh Abiyat and another young man were taken prisoners during the IOF campaign in Bethlehem.
Local sources reported that one young man suffered a rubber bullet injury in his belly while many others suffered from inhaling tear gas during skirmishes with Israeli soldiers near Othman Bin Affan Mosque east of Bethlehem.
Similar clashes also broke out between young men and soldiers in other areas of Bethlehem.
The soldier showered the young protesters and nearby homes with tear gas and many suffered suffocation as a result.
Local sources said that two brothers named Ahmed and Saleh Abiyat and another young man were taken prisoners during the IOF campaign in Bethlehem.
Several Palestinian citizens suffered from inhaling tear gas during clashes on Saturday with Israeli soldiers in Jenin refugee camp, north of the West Bank.
Eyewitnesses said that Israeli troops stormed Jenin camp and embarked on firing rubber bullets and tear gas grenades indiscriminately at citizens, prompting local young men to retaliate by throwing stones at them
They added that the soldiers kidnapped a citizen called Izz Hardan from his home in the camp.
Meanwhile, Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint kidnapped on the same day a Palestinian citizen as he was heading for Occupied Jerusalem. He was identified as Ahmed al-Attrash from Kafr Ra’i village in Jenin.
Eyewitnesses said that Israeli troops stormed Jenin camp and embarked on firing rubber bullets and tear gas grenades indiscriminately at citizens, prompting local young men to retaliate by throwing stones at them
They added that the soldiers kidnapped a citizen called Izz Hardan from his home in the camp.
Meanwhile, Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint kidnapped on the same day a Palestinian citizen as he was heading for Occupied Jerusalem. He was identified as Ahmed al-Attrash from Kafr Ra’i village in Jenin.
23 june 2017
Israeli soldiers attacked, Friday, the weekly procession in Kufur Qaddoum town, east of the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia, and moderately injured a teenage boy with a rubber-coated steel bullet. The army also fired dozens of gas bombs and concussion grenades, and invaded many homes.
Morad Eshteiwy, the media coordinator of the Popular Committee against the Israeli Annexation Wall and Colonies in Kufur Qaddoum, said the soldiers shot Sobhi Abu Dayya, 17, with a rubber-coated steel bullet in his right arm.
He added that the child was rushed to Rafidia governmental hospital in a moderate condition, due to excessive bleeding.
Dozens of Palestinians also suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation, especially since the soldiers fired many gas bombs at homes in the town.
Furthermore, the soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes in the town, and occupied their rooftops.
Morad Eshteiwy, the media coordinator of the Popular Committee against the Israeli Annexation Wall and Colonies in Kufur Qaddoum, said the soldiers shot Sobhi Abu Dayya, 17, with a rubber-coated steel bullet in his right arm.
He added that the child was rushed to Rafidia governmental hospital in a moderate condition, due to excessive bleeding.
Dozens of Palestinians also suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation, especially since the soldiers fired many gas bombs at homes in the town.
Furthermore, the soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes in the town, and occupied their rooftops.
Israeli soldiers attacked, Friday, the weekly nonviolent protest against the Annexation Wall and colonies, in Ni’lin village, west of Ramallah, in central West Bank.
The procession was held by many Palestinians, accompanied by Israeli and international peace activists, who marched from the center of the village, carrying Palestinian flags, and chanting against the occupation, for the liberation of Palestine, and the release of all political prisoners.
Mohammad Amira, the coordinator of the Popular Committee in Ni’lin, said the soldiers fired many concussion grenades and gas bombs at the nonviolent protesters as they approached the Wall, separating the villagers from their lands.
Amira added that the soldiers used surveillance drones to monitor the protesters, and that the procession also commemorated the sixteenth anniversary of the death of Jamal Mohammad Nafe’, who was killed by Israeli army fire in a Palestinian olive orchard, in Ni’lin, on June 20, 2001.
The procession was held by many Palestinians, accompanied by Israeli and international peace activists, who marched from the center of the village, carrying Palestinian flags, and chanting against the occupation, for the liberation of Palestine, and the release of all political prisoners.
Mohammad Amira, the coordinator of the Popular Committee in Ni’lin, said the soldiers fired many concussion grenades and gas bombs at the nonviolent protesters as they approached the Wall, separating the villagers from their lands.
Amira added that the soldiers used surveillance drones to monitor the protesters, and that the procession also commemorated the sixteenth anniversary of the death of Jamal Mohammad Nafe’, who was killed by Israeli army fire in a Palestinian olive orchard, in Ni’lin, on June 20, 2001.
22 june 2017
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Wednesday at night, Abu Dis town, east of occupied East Jerusalem, and clashed with local youths, wounding three with rubber-coated steel bullets, and causing twenty-six others to suffer the severe effects of teargas inhalation. The soldiers also abducted one Palestinian near Jenin.
The Palestinian Red Crescent in occupied Jerusalem said its medics rushed to Abu Dis town, and providing the needed treatment to three Palestinians, who were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and 26 others who suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation.
Media sources in Abu Dis said clashes erupted after several Israeli army jeeps invaded the town, and searched many homes and cars.
In addition, the soldiers installed a military roadblock on the main Jenin-Nablus road, searched many cars and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards, before abducting a young man, identified as Amjad Jamal Milhem, 22.
The Palestinian was on his way back home in Kufur Ra’ey town, south of Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.
The Palestinian Red Crescent in occupied Jerusalem said its medics rushed to Abu Dis town, and providing the needed treatment to three Palestinians, who were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and 26 others who suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation.
Media sources in Abu Dis said clashes erupted after several Israeli army jeeps invaded the town, and searched many homes and cars.
In addition, the soldiers installed a military roadblock on the main Jenin-Nablus road, searched many cars and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards, before abducting a young man, identified as Amjad Jamal Milhem, 22.
The Palestinian was on his way back home in Kufur Ra’ey town, south of Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.
Israeli military bulldozers moved on Thursday morning into eastern Jabalia camp, north of Gaza Strip, and leveled Palestinian lands.
According to local sources, four Israeli military bulldozers moved 60 meters into eastern Jabalia, near the Eastern Cemetery.
The Israeli bulldozers, escorted by artillery vehicles, razed Palestinian lands near the border fence. Israeli reconnaissance drones kept hovering over the territory all the way through the incursion.
The incursion is another chain in Israel’s violations of the Cairo-brokered ceasefire deal struck with the Palestinian resistance in the wake of the 2014 military offensive on the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza.
According to local sources, four Israeli military bulldozers moved 60 meters into eastern Jabalia, near the Eastern Cemetery.
The Israeli bulldozers, escorted by artillery vehicles, razed Palestinian lands near the border fence. Israeli reconnaissance drones kept hovering over the territory all the way through the incursion.
The incursion is another chain in Israel’s violations of the Cairo-brokered ceasefire deal struck with the Palestinian resistance in the wake of the 2014 military offensive on the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza.
21 june 2017
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Wednesday at dawn, the West Bank governorates of Hebron and Salfit, searched many homes and abducted four Palestinians.
Many military vehicles invaded Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, especially the areas of ath-Thaher and the Industrial Zone, searched and ransacked several homes, interrogated many residents while inspecting their ID cards, and abducted Mohammad Ashraf ‘Alqam, 20, and Samer Zoheir Ekhlayyel, 19.
Media activist and the spokesperson of the Popular Committee against the Israeli Annexation Wall and Colonies in Beit Ummar, Mohammad Ayyad Awad, said the soldiers have abducted fourteen Palestinians, including five children, in the town, since the beginning of this month.
It is worth mentioning that clashes took place in the area behind the Old Mosque in the town, in addition to Safa Junction area, after the soldiers invaded them.
In related news, the soldiers invaded Salfit city, in central West Bank, searched many homes and abducted two young men, identified as Homam Aziz Fattash, 24, and Osama Rezeq Fattash, 23.
Many military vehicles invaded Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, especially the areas of ath-Thaher and the Industrial Zone, searched and ransacked several homes, interrogated many residents while inspecting their ID cards, and abducted Mohammad Ashraf ‘Alqam, 20, and Samer Zoheir Ekhlayyel, 19.
Media activist and the spokesperson of the Popular Committee against the Israeli Annexation Wall and Colonies in Beit Ummar, Mohammad Ayyad Awad, said the soldiers have abducted fourteen Palestinians, including five children, in the town, since the beginning of this month.
It is worth mentioning that clashes took place in the area behind the Old Mosque in the town, in addition to Safa Junction area, after the soldiers invaded them.
In related news, the soldiers invaded Salfit city, in central West Bank, searched many homes and abducted two young men, identified as Homam Aziz Fattash, 24, and Osama Rezeq Fattash, 23.
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Wednesday at dawn, a Palestinian man from al-‘Obeydiyya town, east of Bethlehem, and summoned another Palestinian from Hindaza area, in the eastern part of Bethlehem city.
Several army vehicles invaded the al-‘Obeydiyya town, searched homes and abducted Ayyoub Abu al-‘Asa, 33.
The soldiers also invaded Hindaza area, east of Bethlehem, and summoned Mohammad Khaled Nawawra, for interrogation at the Etzion military base and security center, south of Bethlehem.
Furthermore, the soldiers invaded Jabal al-Khleifat and Wadi Shahin areas, in Bethlehem city, and fired many gas bombs and concussion grenades during clashes that took place with local youngsters, who hurled stones on the military vehicles.
In addition, the soldiers abducted a Palestinian man, identified as Samir al-Harbawi, the father of Baha’ Harbawi, 23, who was killed on Tuesday evening at a military roadblock, northeast of occupied East Jerusalem.
Several army vehicles invaded the al-‘Obeydiyya town, searched homes and abducted Ayyoub Abu al-‘Asa, 33.
The soldiers also invaded Hindaza area, east of Bethlehem, and summoned Mohammad Khaled Nawawra, for interrogation at the Etzion military base and security center, south of Bethlehem.
Furthermore, the soldiers invaded Jabal al-Khleifat and Wadi Shahin areas, in Bethlehem city, and fired many gas bombs and concussion grenades during clashes that took place with local youngsters, who hurled stones on the military vehicles.
In addition, the soldiers abducted a Palestinian man, identified as Samir al-Harbawi, the father of Baha’ Harbawi, 23, who was killed on Tuesday evening at a military roadblock, northeast of occupied East Jerusalem.
20 june 2017
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Tuesday at dawn, three young Palestinian men from the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron, and invaded many neighborhoods in the city, and nearby towns, in addition to installing military roadblocks.
The Hebron office of the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) said the soldiers abducted Mahmoud Amer Abu Shaker, 19, from his home in the city.
The PPS added that the soldiers also stormed and ransacked homes in Doura town, south of Hebron, and abducted Hamza Nader Abu Ehlayyel, 19.
It also stated that the soldiers abducted Bilal Na’im Ja’afra, 24, from his home in Tarqoumia town, west of Hebron city.
In addition, the soldiers installed many roadblocks on roads leading to Hebron city, searched dozens of cars ad interrogated the Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
The soldiers also invaded the towns of Sa’ir, Bani Neim, Yatta and ar-Reehiyya, and installed roadblocks on roads leading to Sa’ir, ath-Thaheriyya and Jouret Bahlas area, before stopping and searching dozens of cars, and interrogated many residents while inspecting their ID cards.
Late on Monday at night, the army invaded Sa’ir and clashed with dozens of local youngsters, after the soldiers invaded homes in the Dowwara area.
The Hebron office of the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) said the soldiers abducted Mahmoud Amer Abu Shaker, 19, from his home in the city.
The PPS added that the soldiers also stormed and ransacked homes in Doura town, south of Hebron, and abducted Hamza Nader Abu Ehlayyel, 19.
It also stated that the soldiers abducted Bilal Na’im Ja’afra, 24, from his home in Tarqoumia town, west of Hebron city.
In addition, the soldiers installed many roadblocks on roads leading to Hebron city, searched dozens of cars ad interrogated the Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
The soldiers also invaded the towns of Sa’ir, Bani Neim, Yatta and ar-Reehiyya, and installed roadblocks on roads leading to Sa’ir, ath-Thaheriyya and Jouret Bahlas area, before stopping and searching dozens of cars, and interrogated many residents while inspecting their ID cards.
Late on Monday at night, the army invaded Sa’ir and clashed with dozens of local youngsters, after the soldiers invaded homes in the Dowwara area.
19 june 2017
Several Israeli military vehicles invaded, Monday, Palestinian agricultural lands, in the southern and northern parts of the Gaza strip, and fired many live rounds while bulldozing the lands, close to the border fence.
Media sources said four armored bulldozers and three tanks, stationed in Sofa military base, across the border fence, advanced at least 150 meters into the Palestinian lands, northeast of Rafah.
Military surveillance drones were also flying over the invaded area, while the soldiers placed sand hills and barriers, close to the fence.
The soldiers also fired live rounds into Palestinian lands east of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, forcing the Palestinians out of their lands.
Furthermore, several army vehicles and bulldozers, stationed near the Erez terminal, across the border fence in northern Gaza, invaded Palestinian lands in the area, and fired many live rounds.
In related news, Israeli navy ships fired many live rounds at Palestinian fishing boats, in Gaza territorial waters, in the northern part of the coastal region.
Media sources said four armored bulldozers and three tanks, stationed in Sofa military base, across the border fence, advanced at least 150 meters into the Palestinian lands, northeast of Rafah.
Military surveillance drones were also flying over the invaded area, while the soldiers placed sand hills and barriers, close to the fence.
The soldiers also fired live rounds into Palestinian lands east of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, forcing the Palestinians out of their lands.
Furthermore, several army vehicles and bulldozers, stationed near the Erez terminal, across the border fence in northern Gaza, invaded Palestinian lands in the area, and fired many live rounds.
In related news, Israeli navy ships fired many live rounds at Palestinian fishing boats, in Gaza territorial waters, in the northern part of the coastal region.
