11 june 2019
Israeli soldiers abducted, Tuesday, two Palestinians from Beit ‘Awwa and Sammoa’ towns, in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron, and detained two children before repeatedly assaulting them in the southern area of the city.
Media sources said the soldiers invaded and searched homes in the Sammoa’ town, southwest of Hebron, and abducted Mohammad Masalma.
They added that the soldiers also searched homes in the Sammoa’ town, south of Hebron, and abducted Waleed Radwan, 41.
In addition, the soldiers detained and repeatedly assaulted two children, identified as Ahmad Fawwaz Rajabi, 15, and Mustafa Soheil Rajabi, 15, near Tareq Bin Ziad School, in the southern area of Hebron city.
The two children suffered various cuts and bruises, and were released a few hours after the army detained them.
The soldiers also invaded many neighborhoods in Hebron city, and Bani Neim town, east of Hebron, before storming and searching several homes.
Owners of some of the invaded homes have been identified as Abu Ammar, Abu Nabil Rajabi, Khaled Ata Hmeidat and Khalil Ali Hmeidat.
Media sources said the soldiers invaded and searched homes in the Sammoa’ town, southwest of Hebron, and abducted Mohammad Masalma.
They added that the soldiers also searched homes in the Sammoa’ town, south of Hebron, and abducted Waleed Radwan, 41.
In addition, the soldiers detained and repeatedly assaulted two children, identified as Ahmad Fawwaz Rajabi, 15, and Mustafa Soheil Rajabi, 15, near Tareq Bin Ziad School, in the southern area of Hebron city.
The two children suffered various cuts and bruises, and were released a few hours after the army detained them.
The soldiers also invaded many neighborhoods in Hebron city, and Bani Neim town, east of Hebron, before storming and searching several homes.
Owners of some of the invaded homes have been identified as Abu Ammar, Abu Nabil Rajabi, Khaled Ata Hmeidat and Khalil Ali Hmeidat.
A Palestinian young man suffered a rubber bullet injury when Israeli soldiers attacked citizens during demolitions on Tuesday in Bir Una area of Beit Jala, west of Bethlehem in the West Bank.
According to local sources, the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) demolished a residential room and four crude barns in Bir Una at the pretext of unlicenced construction.
One citizen from the family of Zarina, who owns the land where the demolitions took place, suffered a rubber bullet injury when the IOF physically assaulted members of his family and opened fire at them. video
The IOF had demolished months ago homes belonging to the same family in the area.
According to local sources, the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) demolished a residential room and four crude barns in Bir Una at the pretext of unlicenced construction.
One citizen from the family of Zarina, who owns the land where the demolitions took place, suffered a rubber bullet injury when the IOF physically assaulted members of his family and opened fire at them. video
The IOF had demolished months ago homes belonging to the same family in the area.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and surrounded a center run by the Palestinian Preventative Security Force before opening a barrage of live fire at it, wounding one officer and causing property damage. video
Nablus Governor, Lieutenant Ibrahim Ramadan, said dozens of soldiers surrounded the Palestinian Preventative Security building in Nablus, and fired dozens of live rounds at it, wounding one officers, in addition to smashing many windows and causing damage to vehicles. video video video
He added that the Israeli military claims about its soldiers coming under fire while invading an area near the security center are fabrications, and that this attack is not the first, and won’t be the last, especially amidst the current serious escalation against the Palestinians, their homes and lands.
The governor also stated that the army’s bullets were meant to kill, as the soldiers fired dozens of live rounds into the buildings through their windows, and many of their bullets struck various offices and dorms. video
The soldiers later withdrew from the city, without abducting any of the officers, and fired many live rounds at random while driving away.
IDF misidentifies PA security personel as terror suspects, leading to exchanges of fire
Israeli military enter the Palestinian Preventive Security Service HQ in the West Bank city of Nablus overnight in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity; Palestinian sources say at least one PA security services member was wounded
Heavy exchanges of fire between Israel Defense Forces and Palestinian security forces occurred in the West Bank overnight after Israeli troops mistakenly identified the personel at the security services HQ as terror suspects, the military speokesperson said Tuesday.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that as part of the troops' operational activity in the city of Nablus, exchanges of fire broke out between the soldiers and those the military identified as individuals suspected of terror activity. "There were no casualties among our troops and the incident will be investigated," said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit in a statement.
At least one member of the Palestinian Preventive Security Service was wounded during the incident, according to the local medical sources.
The security officials in the Palestinian Authority, however, tried to play down the seriousness of the incident, denying the potential crisis developing between the Palestinian security forces and the Israeli security echelon.
"We assume the incident in Nablus is the result of a misunderstanding. It’s being investigated and the communication with the Israeli security establishment continues,” said a Palestinian source.
According to the findings of a preliminary investigation, the Nahal Brigade soldiers entered Nablus for routine search for illegal weapons. When the troops were passing by the building of PA’s Preventive Security Service, they mistook the Palestinian security personel for armed terror suspects and opened fire in their direction.
Nablus Governor Ibrahim Ramadan - a former senior officer in the Preventive Security Service - said the IDF opened fire at the HQ building. "The bullets penetrated the office through the windows," he said.
Ramadan also said the exchanges of fire took place on the first three floors of the building, and contrary to the agreement between the two sides, Israel did not warn the Palestinian District Coordination Office prior to entering Nablus.
Once the incident was over and Israeli forces had left the area, there were visible signs of gunfire with bullet holes along the walls and windows of the HQ.
The IDF is still investigating whether those planning the raid updated PA security personnel in Nablus of an impending operation in the city (as has become customary in recent years) in order to allow the Palestinian forces to vacate the premises.
In addition, the army is investigating whether the troops involved were properly briefed prior to the operation in the PA-run Area A where a building of the Palestinian Preventative Security Service would be considered a “sensitive location.”
Nablus Governor, Lieutenant Ibrahim Ramadan, said dozens of soldiers surrounded the Palestinian Preventative Security building in Nablus, and fired dozens of live rounds at it, wounding one officers, in addition to smashing many windows and causing damage to vehicles. video video video
He added that the Israeli military claims about its soldiers coming under fire while invading an area near the security center are fabrications, and that this attack is not the first, and won’t be the last, especially amidst the current serious escalation against the Palestinians, their homes and lands.
The governor also stated that the army’s bullets were meant to kill, as the soldiers fired dozens of live rounds into the buildings through their windows, and many of their bullets struck various offices and dorms. video
The soldiers later withdrew from the city, without abducting any of the officers, and fired many live rounds at random while driving away.
IDF misidentifies PA security personel as terror suspects, leading to exchanges of fire
Israeli military enter the Palestinian Preventive Security Service HQ in the West Bank city of Nablus overnight in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity; Palestinian sources say at least one PA security services member was wounded
Heavy exchanges of fire between Israel Defense Forces and Palestinian security forces occurred in the West Bank overnight after Israeli troops mistakenly identified the personel at the security services HQ as terror suspects, the military speokesperson said Tuesday.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that as part of the troops' operational activity in the city of Nablus, exchanges of fire broke out between the soldiers and those the military identified as individuals suspected of terror activity. "There were no casualties among our troops and the incident will be investigated," said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit in a statement.
At least one member of the Palestinian Preventive Security Service was wounded during the incident, according to the local medical sources.
The security officials in the Palestinian Authority, however, tried to play down the seriousness of the incident, denying the potential crisis developing between the Palestinian security forces and the Israeli security echelon.
"We assume the incident in Nablus is the result of a misunderstanding. It’s being investigated and the communication with the Israeli security establishment continues,” said a Palestinian source.
According to the findings of a preliminary investigation, the Nahal Brigade soldiers entered Nablus for routine search for illegal weapons. When the troops were passing by the building of PA’s Preventive Security Service, they mistook the Palestinian security personel for armed terror suspects and opened fire in their direction.
Nablus Governor Ibrahim Ramadan - a former senior officer in the Preventive Security Service - said the IDF opened fire at the HQ building. "The bullets penetrated the office through the windows," he said.
Ramadan also said the exchanges of fire took place on the first three floors of the building, and contrary to the agreement between the two sides, Israel did not warn the Palestinian District Coordination Office prior to entering Nablus.
Once the incident was over and Israeli forces had left the area, there were visible signs of gunfire with bullet holes along the walls and windows of the HQ.
The IDF is still investigating whether those planning the raid updated PA security personnel in Nablus of an impending operation in the city (as has become customary in recent years) in order to allow the Palestinian forces to vacate the premises.
In addition, the army is investigating whether the troops involved were properly briefed prior to the operation in the PA-run Area A where a building of the Palestinian Preventative Security Service would be considered a “sensitive location.”
10 june 2019
Two Palestinians were injured on Monday after a device left over by the Israeli occupation forces exploded in the eastern area of Gaza city.
Police spokesperson Ayman al-Batniji said in a brief statement that two Palestinians were injured in an explosion in Shejaiya neighborhood caused by an Israeli army remnant.
Al-Batniji explained that the explosion took place as the authorities were removing the rubble of a Palestinian home that was bombed in the latest Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip.
Police spokesperson Ayman al-Batniji said in a brief statement that two Palestinians were injured in an explosion in Shejaiya neighborhood caused by an Israeli army remnant.
Al-Batniji explained that the explosion took place as the authorities were removing the rubble of a Palestinian home that was bombed in the latest Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli occupation forces on Sunday evening chased Palestinian children in an attempt to arrest them and stormed a shop in al-Khalil.
Local sources said that the Israeli forces broke into a Palestinian shop in the southern area of al-Khalil then attacked a group of children.
They added that one of the children was caught and beaten by the Israeli soldiers and as they were trying to arrest him Palestinian families and shop owners in the area managed to intervene and save him.
Local sources said that the Israeli forces broke into a Palestinian shop in the southern area of al-Khalil then attacked a group of children.
They added that one of the children was caught and beaten by the Israeli soldiers and as they were trying to arrest him Palestinian families and shop owners in the area managed to intervene and save him.
9 june 2019
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Sunday morning opened fire at Palestinian farmers and shepherds in the south of the Gaza Strip.
According to eyewitnesses, soldiers opened fire from watchtowers and on the ground at a group of farmers and shepherds in the east of Khan Younis and the southeast of Rafah.
Luckily, no one was injured in the shooting attacks.
According to eyewitnesses, soldiers opened fire from watchtowers and on the ground at a group of farmers and shepherds in the east of Khan Younis and the southeast of Rafah.
Luckily, no one was injured in the shooting attacks.
A Palestinian young man suffered a bullet injury last night when Israeli soldiers opened fire at him in Shuyukh al-Arrub village, north of al-Khalil city.
According to eyewitnesses, a young man was badly injured in his back during violent clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the village.
The young man was rushed to a nearby hospital.
According to eyewitnesses, a young man was badly injured in his back during violent clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the village.
The young man was rushed to a nearby hospital.
8 june 2019
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Saturday at dawn, five Palestinians, including a young woman, from their homes in Jabal al-Mokabber neighborhood, southeast of occupied East Jerusalem.
The Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan (Silwanic) said the soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes in Jabal al-Mokabber, before abducting Aseel Oweisat, Karam Abdo, Mohammad Ata ‘Oweisat, Ata ‘Oweisat and Mousa Abdo.
It added that the soldiers also attacked Palestinians, protesting the invasion, by firing rubber-coated steel bullets and concussion grenades at them.
The Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan (Silwanic) said the soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes in Jabal al-Mokabber, before abducting Aseel Oweisat, Karam Abdo, Mohammad Ata ‘Oweisat, Ata ‘Oweisat and Mousa Abdo.
It added that the soldiers also attacked Palestinians, protesting the invasion, by firing rubber-coated steel bullets and concussion grenades at them.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Friday evening, Safa area in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, and attacked Palestinian protesters, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation, and confiscated two cars.
Local media activist, Mohammad Ayyad Awad, said the soldiers closed the town’s main road, before stopping and searching dozens of cars, and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
He added that several Palestinian youngsters protested the invasion, and hurled stones at the soldiers who fired many rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Medical sources said several Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, before receiving the needed treatment by local medics.
The soldiers also stopped and confiscated two Palestinian cars before withdrawing from the town.
Local media activist, Mohammad Ayyad Awad, said the soldiers closed the town’s main road, before stopping and searching dozens of cars, and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
He added that several Palestinian youngsters protested the invasion, and hurled stones at the soldiers who fired many rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Medical sources said several Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, before receiving the needed treatment by local medics.
The soldiers also stopped and confiscated two Palestinian cars before withdrawing from the town.
Israeli occupation forces stormed the village of Jabal al-Mukaber south of Jerusalem on Friday evening and abducted a girl and four boys.
Eyewitnesses told Agence France-Presse that the occupation forces stormed the village of Jabal al-Mukabber and threw random sound bombs and rubber bullets. video
They then abducted four Palestinian teen boys and one minor girl and took them to the Israeli police station “Oz” for interrogation.
Witnesses added that one of the detainees was injured after being beaten by the Israeli occupation forces.
The village of Jabal al-Mukaber is subject to frequent Israeli invasions and collective punishment due to its location in East Jerusalem, in an area that Israeli municipal authorities have pledged to annex into Israel through the use of military force.
Eyewitnesses told Agence France-Presse that the occupation forces stormed the village of Jabal al-Mukabber and threw random sound bombs and rubber bullets. video
They then abducted four Palestinian teen boys and one minor girl and took them to the Israeli police station “Oz” for interrogation.
Witnesses added that one of the detainees was injured after being beaten by the Israeli occupation forces.
The village of Jabal al-Mukaber is subject to frequent Israeli invasions and collective punishment due to its location in East Jerusalem, in an area that Israeli municipal authorities have pledged to annex into Israel through the use of military force.
7 june 2019
Israeli soldiers attacked, Friday, the weekly procession in Kufur Qaddoum town, east of the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia, and shot one Palestinian, in addition to causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Morad Eshteiwi, the coordinator of the Popular Committee against the Annexation Wall and Colonies in Kufur Qaddoum, said the soldiers resorted to the excessive use of force against the protesters, before some youngsters hurled stones at them.
He added that the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades, shooting a young man in the leg, and causing many protesters to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
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.
Morad Eshteiwi, the coordinator of the Popular Committee against the Annexation Wall and Colonies in Kufur Qaddoum, said the soldiers resorted to the excessive use of force against the protesters, before some youngsters hurled stones at them.
He added that the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades, shooting a young man in the leg, and causing many protesters to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
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 attacked, Friday, the weekly nonviolent procession against the illegal Annexation Wall and Colonies, in Bil’in village, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, wounding many protesters, and causing fire in olive orchards.
The protest was held by locals, accompanied by Israeli and international peace activists.
The Popular Committee in Bil’in said the protest started from the center of the village, and headed towards the Annexation Wall in Abu Lemon area.
It added that the protesters chanted for the liberation of Palestine, the removal of the illegal wall and colonies, national unity, and also marked the 52 anniversary of the “Naksa” when Israel occupied the rest of Palestinian (the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem), during the six-day Israeli war.
The protesters also called for implementing the Right of Return of the refugees, and the release of all political prisoners, held by Israel.
The soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs and concussion grenades at the nonviolent protesters, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation, in addition to causing fire in the olive orchards.
The protest was held by locals, accompanied by Israeli and international peace activists.
The Popular Committee in Bil’in said the protest started from the center of the village, and headed towards the Annexation Wall in Abu Lemon area.
It added that the protesters chanted for the liberation of Palestine, the removal of the illegal wall and colonies, national unity, and also marked the 52 anniversary of the “Naksa” when Israel occupied the rest of Palestinian (the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem), during the six-day Israeli war.
The protesters also called for implementing the Right of Return of the refugees, and the release of all political prisoners, held by Israel.
The soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs and concussion grenades at the nonviolent protesters, causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation, in addition to causing fire in the olive orchards.
Israeli soldiers assaulted and injured, Friday, two young Palestinian men, and abducted a child, in Hebron governorate, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank.
Media sources said the soldiers stopped a young man, identified as Ra’ad Mohammad al-Haddad, 29, in the southern area of Hebron city, causing many cuts and bruises, before he was rushed to Alia Governmental Hospital.
They added that the soldiers assaulted and clubbed Mohammad Ibrahim Abu Mariya, 19, at the main entrance of Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, before he was rushed to a local hospital.
In addition, the soldiers invaded and searched homes in the southern area of Hebron city, and abducted a child, identified as Hussein Nafeth Rajabi, 15.
Media sources said the soldiers stopped a young man, identified as Ra’ad Mohammad al-Haddad, 29, in the southern area of Hebron city, causing many cuts and bruises, before he was rushed to Alia Governmental Hospital.
They added that the soldiers assaulted and clubbed Mohammad Ibrahim Abu Mariya, 19, at the main entrance of Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, before he was rushed to a local hospital.
In addition, the soldiers invaded and searched homes in the southern area of Hebron city, and abducted a child, identified as Hussein Nafeth Rajabi, 15.
5 june 2019
Karam Yousef Ekhlayyel
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday evening, Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, before storming and ransacking many homes, and abducted one Palestinian, in addition to wounding many others during ensuing protests.
Several army jeeps invaded Beit Ummar, before the soldiers initiated violent searches of homes, leading to protests.
Local media activist Mohammad Awad, said the soldiers fired many gas bombs, especially in the area around Beit Ummar al-Kabeer Mosque, causing scores of Palestinians to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
He added that the soldiers also abducted a college student, identified as Karam Yousef Ekhlayyel, 19, from his home, and summoned Fathi Shehda Sleibi, 20, for interrogation in Etzion military base and security center, north of Hebron.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday evening, Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, before storming and ransacking many homes, and abducted one Palestinian, in addition to wounding many others during ensuing protests.
Several army jeeps invaded Beit Ummar, before the soldiers initiated violent searches of homes, leading to protests.
Local media activist Mohammad Awad, said the soldiers fired many gas bombs, especially in the area around Beit Ummar al-Kabeer Mosque, causing scores of Palestinians to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
He added that the soldiers also abducted a college student, identified as Karam Yousef Ekhlayyel, 19, from his home, and summoned Fathi Shehda Sleibi, 20, for interrogation in Etzion military base and security center, north of Hebron.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday evening, the al-‘Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, and shot one Palestinian.
Media sources said several army jeeps invaded the refugee camp, and resorted to the excessive use of force against Palestinian youngsters, protesting the invasion.
They added that the soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at the protesters and surrounding areas.
One Palestinian was injured by fragments from live rounds in his arm and shoulder, before he was moved to the Al-Ahli Hospital in Hebron, suffering mild wounds, while several others were treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
Media sources said several army jeeps invaded the refugee camp, and resorted to the excessive use of force against Palestinian youngsters, protesting the invasion.
They added that the soldiers fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at the protesters and surrounding areas.
One Palestinian was injured by fragments from live rounds in his arm and shoulder, before he was moved to the Al-Ahli Hospital in Hebron, suffering mild wounds, while several others were treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
4 june 2019
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Tuesday arrested 12 Palestinian citizens in the West Bank and the 1948 occupied territories.
Local sources said that the IOF arrested 9 Palestinians, including 3 ex-detainees, from their homes in Nablus, Ramallah, and al-Khalil.
A young man who is a resident of Qabatia town in Jenin was arrested from his workplace in the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories.
Meanwhile, violent clashes broke out in Kafr Qaddum in Qalqilya as the IOF stormed the village and heavily fired tear gas bombs and stun grenades at the residents.
Three Palestinian youths were arrested in Jerusalem on charges of throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at Israeli soldiers.
Local sources said that the IOF arrested 9 Palestinians, including 3 ex-detainees, from their homes in Nablus, Ramallah, and al-Khalil.
A young man who is a resident of Qabatia town in Jenin was arrested from his workplace in the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories.
Meanwhile, violent clashes broke out in Kafr Qaddum in Qalqilya as the IOF stormed the village and heavily fired tear gas bombs and stun grenades at the residents.
Three Palestinian youths were arrested in Jerusalem on charges of throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at Israeli soldiers.
Several Israeli army vehicles carried out, on Tuesday morning, Palestinian agricultural lands east of Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
Media sources said the invasion was carried out by four armored military bulldozers, before they advanced dozens of meters into the lands in the Nahda neighborhood, east of Rafah.
They added that the soldiers leveled sections of the invaded lands, especially near the perimeter fence, while military drones flew overhead.
The invaded area is one of many lands near the fence that are subject to repeated invasions, which also include bulldozing and uprooting them.
Media sources said the invasion was carried out by four armored military bulldozers, before they advanced dozens of meters into the lands in the Nahda neighborhood, east of Rafah.
They added that the soldiers leveled sections of the invaded lands, especially near the perimeter fence, while military drones flew overhead.
The invaded area is one of many lands near the fence that are subject to repeated invasions, which also include bulldozing and uprooting them.
