3 mar 2017
Two Palestinians have been injured; one suffered a life-threatening injury, on Friday evening, after Israeli soldiers stationed in fortified military towers, across the border fence, opened fire at several Palestinians in their lands, close to the border fence, in Beit Lahia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
Medical sources in Gaza said the soldiers fired many live rounds, including sniper fire, at the Palestinians, seriously wounded one Palestinian with a bullet in his abdomen, while another Palestinian suffered a moderate injury in his right leg.
Palestinian ambulances sped to the scene of the Israeli attack, and rushed the two Palestinians to the Indonesian Hospital, in northern Gaza.
Also on Friday evening, the soldiers opened fire at Palestinian shepherds and their herds, in northern Gaza.
2 Palestinians injured by Israeli bullet fire in northern Gaza
Two Palestinians sustained wounds on Friday evening after the Israeli occupation forces targeted northwestern Lahiya town, north of Gaza Strip, with randomly-discharged spates of bullet fire.
Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said the Red Crescent paramedics evacuated two injured civilians, one among whom critically wounded in his stomach.
The other Palestinian sustained moderate injuries in his leg and shoulder. Both were rushed to the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza.
On Thursday, the Israeli occupation army struck Palestinian resistance sites in northern Gaza Strip with artillery shells.
Hebrew-speaking outlets claimed gunshots were fired from Gaza toward the Ashkelon coastline.
On Wednesday, Israeli media claimed a rocket fired from Gaza landed in Ashkelon coastline.
Medical sources in Gaza said the soldiers fired many live rounds, including sniper fire, at the Palestinians, seriously wounded one Palestinian with a bullet in his abdomen, while another Palestinian suffered a moderate injury in his right leg.
Palestinian ambulances sped to the scene of the Israeli attack, and rushed the two Palestinians to the Indonesian Hospital, in northern Gaza.
Also on Friday evening, the soldiers opened fire at Palestinian shepherds and their herds, in northern Gaza.
2 Palestinians injured by Israeli bullet fire in northern Gaza
Two Palestinians sustained wounds on Friday evening after the Israeli occupation forces targeted northwestern Lahiya town, north of Gaza Strip, with randomly-discharged spates of bullet fire.
Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said the Red Crescent paramedics evacuated two injured civilians, one among whom critically wounded in his stomach.
The other Palestinian sustained moderate injuries in his leg and shoulder. Both were rushed to the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza.
On Thursday, the Israeli occupation army struck Palestinian resistance sites in northern Gaza Strip with artillery shells.
Hebrew-speaking outlets claimed gunshots were fired from Gaza toward the Ashkelon coastline.
On Wednesday, Israeli media claimed a rocket fired from Gaza landed in Ashkelon coastline.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) attacked Friday evening a group of Palestinians in Azzoun town, east of Qalqilya city, and arrested some of them. Others were also interrogated in the field by Israeli soldiers.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that Israeli troops stopped about 15 Palestinians, mostly women and children and questioned them.
Two men were arrested and taken to unknown destinations. They were identified as Samir Shabita and Omar Hussein, the sources elaborated.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that Israeli troops stopped about 15 Palestinians, mostly women and children and questioned them.
Two men were arrested and taken to unknown destinations. They were identified as Samir Shabita and Omar Hussein, the sources elaborated.
A Palestinian journalist was injured in Israeli quelling of Kafr Qaddoum weekly march against separation wall and settlement. The march also demands opening the town’s main street which has been closed for 14 years.
The coordinator of popular resistance in Kafr Qaddoum, Murad Eshtaiwi, said that Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened gunfire at the marchers wounding correspondent of Palestine TV channel in Qalqilya, Ahmad Shawar.
He was injured by a rubber bullet in his head. Medical crews treated him in the field, Eshtaiwi added.
Israeli troops unleashed tear gas bombs, in addition to rubber bullets, at participants in the peaceful march leading to many suffocation cases among Palestinians.
The coordinator of popular resistance in Kafr Qaddoum, Murad Eshtaiwi, said that Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened gunfire at the marchers wounding correspondent of Palestine TV channel in Qalqilya, Ahmad Shawar.
He was injured by a rubber bullet in his head. Medical crews treated him in the field, Eshtaiwi added.
Israeli troops unleashed tear gas bombs, in addition to rubber bullets, at participants in the peaceful march leading to many suffocation cases among Palestinians.
Israeli forces on Friday quelled a solidarity march with Palestinian hunger striking detainees in Qalandiya refugee camp in Occupied Jerusalem.
According to Quds Press, dozens of Palestinians participated in the peaceful march in solidarity with both hunger striking captives: Jamal Abu Al-Lail and Mohammad Al-Qiq.
Israeli forces showered participants with tear gas and stun grenades while they were approaching Qalandiya's barrier. The forces closed the military checkpoint and blocked traffic because of the solidarity march amid intensive deployment of Israeli military forces.
Clashes erupted between Israeli troops and activists who took part in the march, Quds Press highlighted.
Both prisoners have been going on open hunger strike in protest at being held under the illegal administrative detention without trial or charge.
According to Quds Press, dozens of Palestinians participated in the peaceful march in solidarity with both hunger striking captives: Jamal Abu Al-Lail and Mohammad Al-Qiq.
Israeli forces showered participants with tear gas and stun grenades while they were approaching Qalandiya's barrier. The forces closed the military checkpoint and blocked traffic because of the solidarity march amid intensive deployment of Israeli military forces.
Clashes erupted between Israeli troops and activists who took part in the march, Quds Press highlighted.
Both prisoners have been going on open hunger strike in protest at being held under the illegal administrative detention without trial or charge.
2 mar 2017
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) opened artillery fire at Palestinian resistance sites located near the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Lahiya at noon Thursday.
The PIC reporter said that the IOF fired six artillery shells that slammed into two resistance sites to the east of Beit Lahiya with no casualties inflicted.
He said that one of the two sites was targeted at two separate intervals, and quoted medical sources as saying that no casualties were suffered.
The Hebrew paper Yediot Ahronot said earlier today that gunshots fired from Gaza hit IOF patrol vehicles in northern Gaza before noon, but no injuries were reported.
The Israeli Channel Ten said that the Israeli artillery shelling was in retaliation to the shooting at an Israeli army patrol.
The PIC reporter said that the IOF fired six artillery shells that slammed into two resistance sites to the east of Beit Lahiya with no casualties inflicted.
He said that one of the two sites was targeted at two separate intervals, and quoted medical sources as saying that no casualties were suffered.
The Hebrew paper Yediot Ahronot said earlier today that gunshots fired from Gaza hit IOF patrol vehicles in northern Gaza before noon, but no injuries were reported.
The Israeli Channel Ten said that the Israeli artillery shelling was in retaliation to the shooting at an Israeli army patrol.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Thursday morning opened machinegun fire at Palestinian homes north of Beit Lahia town, north of the embattled Gaza Strip.
Eyewitnesses said that Israeli soldiers stationed along the northern border of Beit Lahia opened machinegun fire from their heavy military vehicles and watchtowers at Palestinian homes and lands.
Luckily, no one was injured in the gunfire attack. Several homes only sustained material damage.
During dawn hours, Israeli drones were seen overflying the northern airspace of Gaza, especially Beit Lahia and Jabalia.
An Israeli military helicopter also overflew the coastal area of Gaza City while firing flares after the Israeli army claimed a rocket projectile from Gaza landed in an open area in Ashkelon beach near Gaza.
Eyewitnesses said that Israeli soldiers stationed along the northern border of Beit Lahia opened machinegun fire from their heavy military vehicles and watchtowers at Palestinian homes and lands.
Luckily, no one was injured in the gunfire attack. Several homes only sustained material damage.
During dawn hours, Israeli drones were seen overflying the northern airspace of Gaza, especially Beit Lahia and Jabalia.
An Israeli military helicopter also overflew the coastal area of Gaza City while firing flares after the Israeli army claimed a rocket projectile from Gaza landed in an open area in Ashkelon beach near Gaza.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) last night and at dawn Thursday kidnapped 20 Palestinians from different areas of the West Bank.
In al-Khalil, Israeli soldiers stormed at an early hour in the morning Beit Awa town in the west and kidnapped three young men from their homes.
The detainees were identified as Omar Masalmeh, Ghazi Farouk and Ali as-Suwaiti.
Another military force stormed last night ad-Dhahiriya town south of al-Khalil, raided homes and clashed with local young men near the house of martyr Sa’ad Qaisiya, who carried out a stabbing attack in the city.
In Jenin, several Palestinian citizens suffered from inhaling tear gas during clashes with Israeli soldiers in Zabuba town. Soldiers were also deployed near Rummanah town.
Israeli troops also rounded up young men at dawn raids on homes in Beita and Awarta town, southeast of Nablus province.
Local sources in Awarta town told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that five citizens were kidnapped from their homes and taken to Huwara military base before being released later.
Another IOF campaign was carried out in Beita town, where a school teacher called Mohamed Mu’alla was taken prisoner following a raid on his home.
The IOF also stormed Far’a refugee camp, northeast of Nablus, clashed with local residents and kidnapped a young man.
Locals from the camp reported hearing explosions believed to have resulted from throwing homemade bombs at soldiers.
According to a press release issued by the Israeli army, 20 Palestinians labeled as wanted were arrested during overnight campaigns in the West Bank.
The army said in its statement that its forces raided a Palestinian printing press in ad-Deheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem, confiscated its equipment and shut it down, claiming it was used to print inflammatory materials.
During the IOF campaign in the camp, the soldiers clashed with local young men and intensively fired tear gas grenades at them and nearby homes.
Seven young men were arrested and two soldiers suffered injuries in Molotov cocktail attacks during the events.
A 12-year-old child called Hammam Radi was reportedly kidnapped from the camp. It is still unclear if he was among the seven young men arrested during the violent events.
In Occupied Jerusalem, violent skirmishes broke out last night between Israeli policemen and young men in Kafr Aqab town, with no reported arrests.
Israeli border soldiers also stormed Hizma town, east of Jerusalem, and kidnapped a young man from his home.
In al-Khalil, Israeli soldiers stormed at an early hour in the morning Beit Awa town in the west and kidnapped three young men from their homes.
The detainees were identified as Omar Masalmeh, Ghazi Farouk and Ali as-Suwaiti.
Another military force stormed last night ad-Dhahiriya town south of al-Khalil, raided homes and clashed with local young men near the house of martyr Sa’ad Qaisiya, who carried out a stabbing attack in the city.
In Jenin, several Palestinian citizens suffered from inhaling tear gas during clashes with Israeli soldiers in Zabuba town. Soldiers were also deployed near Rummanah town.
Israeli troops also rounded up young men at dawn raids on homes in Beita and Awarta town, southeast of Nablus province.
Local sources in Awarta town told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that five citizens were kidnapped from their homes and taken to Huwara military base before being released later.
Another IOF campaign was carried out in Beita town, where a school teacher called Mohamed Mu’alla was taken prisoner following a raid on his home.
The IOF also stormed Far’a refugee camp, northeast of Nablus, clashed with local residents and kidnapped a young man.
Locals from the camp reported hearing explosions believed to have resulted from throwing homemade bombs at soldiers.
According to a press release issued by the Israeli army, 20 Palestinians labeled as wanted were arrested during overnight campaigns in the West Bank.
The army said in its statement that its forces raided a Palestinian printing press in ad-Deheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem, confiscated its equipment and shut it down, claiming it was used to print inflammatory materials.
During the IOF campaign in the camp, the soldiers clashed with local young men and intensively fired tear gas grenades at them and nearby homes.
Seven young men were arrested and two soldiers suffered injuries in Molotov cocktail attacks during the events.
A 12-year-old child called Hammam Radi was reportedly kidnapped from the camp. It is still unclear if he was among the seven young men arrested during the violent events.
In Occupied Jerusalem, violent skirmishes broke out last night between Israeli policemen and young men in Kafr Aqab town, with no reported arrests.
Israeli border soldiers also stormed Hizma town, east of Jerusalem, and kidnapped a young man from his home.
11 Palestinians sustained wounds on Thursday in clashes that flared up in Abu Dis town, in eastern Occupied Jerusalem.
The Palestinian Red Crescent said six protesters were treated for bullet injuries sustained in clashes with the Israeli forces in Abu Dis.
Five Palestinians reportedly choked on teargas in the clashes.
According to local sources, the Israeli soldiers showered Abu Dis town and the environs of the Quds University with teargas grenades and rubber bullets.
The Israeli forces further stormed Shu’fat refugee camp, northeast of Occupied Jerusalem, and attacked the Palestinian protesters with teargas grenades, resulting in suffocation cases.
The Palestinian Red Crescent said six protesters were treated for bullet injuries sustained in clashes with the Israeli forces in Abu Dis.
Five Palestinians reportedly choked on teargas in the clashes.
According to local sources, the Israeli soldiers showered Abu Dis town and the environs of the Quds University with teargas grenades and rubber bullets.
The Israeli forces further stormed Shu’fat refugee camp, northeast of Occupied Jerusalem, and attacked the Palestinian protesters with teargas grenades, resulting in suffocation cases.
Israeli military bulldozers on Thursday morning carried out a limited incursion into an eastern border area in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip.
The PIC correspondent reported that four armored bulldozers and three Israeli Merkava tanks came from the Kissufim military base and combed the border area before infiltrating dozens of meters into the eastern areas of the city.
Eyewitnesses affirmed that the military vehicles were advancing into the Palestinian territory amid heavy presence of Israeli snipers to provide protection for the military bulldozers.
Without any regard to the 2014 ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the Israeli army persists in carrying out limited incursions into the eastern border areas of Gaza to bulldoze lands, and allows its troops to open fire during these operations.
The PIC correspondent reported that four armored bulldozers and three Israeli Merkava tanks came from the Kissufim military base and combed the border area before infiltrating dozens of meters into the eastern areas of the city.
Eyewitnesses affirmed that the military vehicles were advancing into the Palestinian territory amid heavy presence of Israeli snipers to provide protection for the military bulldozers.
Without any regard to the 2014 ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the Israeli army persists in carrying out limited incursions into the eastern border areas of Gaza to bulldoze lands, and allows its troops to open fire during these operations.
1 mar 2017
Palestinian medical sources have reported, Wednesday, that several Birzeit University students suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation, near Bet El colony and security center, near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, after the soldiers assaulted them while protesting the abduction of many students near Ofer Israeli prison a day earlier.
The soldiers also abducted six students in another protest near Ramallah.
The sources said that the students, and some residents, suffered severe effects of teargas inhalation, near Beit El roadblock, close to the northern road of al-Biereh city.
The students were marching to protest the abduction of several students, who were taken prisoner by the soldiers, Tuesday, near the main gate of Ofer Israeli prison, during a procession in solidarity with the hunger striking Palestinian detainees.
Media sources in Ramallah said Palestinian security officers tried to prevent the students from protesting close to Beit El roadblock, but many managed to reach it, before the soldiers started firing gas bombs and rubber-coated metal bullets at them, while some protesters hurled stones and empty bottles.
Many Palestinians suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation, and received the needed treatment by local medics.
In related news, the soldiers abducted six Birzeit University students, three males and three females, during a protest near Betunia roadblock, west of Ramallah, after the army alleged they were masked, and hurled stones on them.
In Bethlehem, the soldiers abducted a Palestinian child, identified as Issa Sameeh Hmeidan, at the main entrance of al-Khass village, east of Bethlehem.
The soldiers also abducted six students in another protest near Ramallah.
The sources said that the students, and some residents, suffered severe effects of teargas inhalation, near Beit El roadblock, close to the northern road of al-Biereh city.
The students were marching to protest the abduction of several students, who were taken prisoner by the soldiers, Tuesday, near the main gate of Ofer Israeli prison, during a procession in solidarity with the hunger striking Palestinian detainees.
Media sources in Ramallah said Palestinian security officers tried to prevent the students from protesting close to Beit El roadblock, but many managed to reach it, before the soldiers started firing gas bombs and rubber-coated metal bullets at them, while some protesters hurled stones and empty bottles.
Many Palestinians suffered the severe effects of teargas inhalation, and received the needed treatment by local medics.
In related news, the soldiers abducted six Birzeit University students, three males and three females, during a protest near Betunia roadblock, west of Ramallah, after the army alleged they were masked, and hurled stones on them.
In Bethlehem, the soldiers abducted a Palestinian child, identified as Issa Sameeh Hmeidan, at the main entrance of al-Khass village, east of Bethlehem.
Israeli military vehicles at daybreak Wednesday infiltrated northern and southern Gaza Strip.
A PIC news correspondent said a flock of Israeli army vehicles moved 50 meters into northern Beit Hanun town, north of Gaza Strip, and leveled Palestinian lands, sparking panic in the area.
At the same time, Israeli military vehicles moved 100 meters into eastern Rafah city, south of Gaza Strip, and razed Palestinian cultivated lands.
PIC reporter said the incursion was carried out via four army jeeps deployed at the Sofa military base, east of Rafah.
At the same time, Israeli warplanes kept hovering over the territory all the way through the infiltration.
The incursions represent another chain in Israel’s violations of the Cairo-brokered ceasefire accord, struck with Palestinian resistance factions following the 2014 Israeli offensive on the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza.
A PIC news correspondent said a flock of Israeli army vehicles moved 50 meters into northern Beit Hanun town, north of Gaza Strip, and leveled Palestinian lands, sparking panic in the area.
At the same time, Israeli military vehicles moved 100 meters into eastern Rafah city, south of Gaza Strip, and razed Palestinian cultivated lands.
PIC reporter said the incursion was carried out via four army jeeps deployed at the Sofa military base, east of Rafah.
At the same time, Israeli warplanes kept hovering over the territory all the way through the infiltration.
The incursions represent another chain in Israel’s violations of the Cairo-brokered ceasefire accord, struck with Palestinian resistance factions following the 2014 Israeli offensive on the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza.
