22 may 2018
The Israeli Air Force fired, on Tuesday at dawn, several missiles at the Gaza Sea Port, west of Gaza City, targeting at least two boats prepared for welcoming the Freedom Flotilla boat that is currently sailing to the besieged and impoverished coastal region.
Media sources in Gaza said the Israeli missiles targeted two boats in the Gaza Port, and added that the army fired at least three missiles into the port.
Palestinian Civil Defense teams rushed to the port to extinguish the fire; damage was reported but no injuries.
The journey is expected to take more than two months, as the ships will stop at several ports in Europe to hold demonstrations in support of the Great Return March, which began March 30 and saw more than 3,500 Palestinians shot by Israeli sniper fire. Those protests ended on May 15, a known to Palestinians as “Nakba day,” or “day of catastrophe,” but celebrated in Israel as its independence day.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said the Flotilla Boat to Gaza is expected to arrive in Gaza in late July. The ships left the port of Copenhagen Denmark, heading to Kiel and Wilhelshfin in Germany before traveling to Gaza.
Three ships have already left Denmark, Monday, and a fourth will be joining them en route as they head to the Gaza Strip.
Four ships with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition are making their way to the besieged Gaza Strip, Gaza Strip.
The Flotilla boat is named Al-Awda (The Return), which refers to the Palestinian refugees’ Right Of Return to their homeland, Palestine. The right of return for refugees is an inalienable right, guaranteed by United Nations and Security Council resolutions, and denied by Israel.
— The international Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has called this year’s campaign “The Right to A Just Future for Palestine”. It is a grassroots people-to-people solidarity movement composed of campaigns and initiatives from all over the world working together to end the siege of Gaza.
The campaign partners are: Canadian Boat to Gaza, Freedom Flotilla Italia, MyCARE Malaysia, Kia Ora Gaza [New Zealand / Aotearoa], Ship to Gaza Norway, IHH [Turkey], Palestine Solidarity Alliance [South Africa], Rumbo a Gaza [Spain], Ship to Gaza Sweden, US Boat to Gaza, the International Committee for Breaking the Siege of Gaza and Gaza Freedom Flotilla Australia and “National Collective for Palestine” and “Platform of NGOs for Palestine” [France]. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s website is here, and their social media, where they are posting updates about the boat’s progress, can be found on Facebook, on Twitter and on Instagram. The Frequently Asked Questions about the campaign are here.
Freedom Flotilla Sets Sail for Gaza after The Great March of Return
Media sources in Gaza said the Israeli missiles targeted two boats in the Gaza Port, and added that the army fired at least three missiles into the port.
Palestinian Civil Defense teams rushed to the port to extinguish the fire; damage was reported but no injuries.
The journey is expected to take more than two months, as the ships will stop at several ports in Europe to hold demonstrations in support of the Great Return March, which began March 30 and saw more than 3,500 Palestinians shot by Israeli sniper fire. Those protests ended on May 15, a known to Palestinians as “Nakba day,” or “day of catastrophe,” but celebrated in Israel as its independence day.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said the Flotilla Boat to Gaza is expected to arrive in Gaza in late July. The ships left the port of Copenhagen Denmark, heading to Kiel and Wilhelshfin in Germany before traveling to Gaza.
Three ships have already left Denmark, Monday, and a fourth will be joining them en route as they head to the Gaza Strip.
Four ships with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition are making their way to the besieged Gaza Strip, Gaza Strip.
The Flotilla boat is named Al-Awda (The Return), which refers to the Palestinian refugees’ Right Of Return to their homeland, Palestine. The right of return for refugees is an inalienable right, guaranteed by United Nations and Security Council resolutions, and denied by Israel.
— The international Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has called this year’s campaign “The Right to A Just Future for Palestine”. It is a grassroots people-to-people solidarity movement composed of campaigns and initiatives from all over the world working together to end the siege of Gaza.
The campaign partners are: Canadian Boat to Gaza, Freedom Flotilla Italia, MyCARE Malaysia, Kia Ora Gaza [New Zealand / Aotearoa], Ship to Gaza Norway, IHH [Turkey], Palestine Solidarity Alliance [South Africa], Rumbo a Gaza [Spain], Ship to Gaza Sweden, US Boat to Gaza, the International Committee for Breaking the Siege of Gaza and Gaza Freedom Flotilla Australia and “National Collective for Palestine” and “Platform of NGOs for Palestine” [France]. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s website is here, and their social media, where they are posting updates about the boat’s progress, can be found on Facebook, on Twitter and on Instagram. The Frequently Asked Questions about the campaign are here.
Freedom Flotilla Sets Sail for Gaza after The Great March of Return
A Palestinian young man was shot and injured Tuesday evening by Israeli gunfire east of Khan Younis, to the south of Gaza Strip.
According to the PIC reporter, IOF opened their gunfire at Palestinian youngster near Al-Awda refugee camp in Khuza'a.
The injured young man was immediately taken to the European Hospital, suffering gunshot wounds in his leg.
The Palestinian Health Ministry kept record of the murder of 112 Palestinians by Israeli gunfire since the launch of the Great March of Return protests on the Gaza Strip’s border with Israel on March 30, while thousands more were left injured.
According to the PIC reporter, IOF opened their gunfire at Palestinian youngster near Al-Awda refugee camp in Khuza'a.
The injured young man was immediately taken to the European Hospital, suffering gunshot wounds in his leg.
The Palestinian Health Ministry kept record of the murder of 112 Palestinians by Israeli gunfire since the launch of the Great March of Return protests on the Gaza Strip’s border with Israel on March 30, while thousands more were left injured.
The European Union External Action (EUEA) service spokesperson Maja Kocijancic called Tuesday on Israel to launch an investigation into last week’s demonstration in Haifa.
In a statement, the EUEA asked Israel to "conduct a swift investigation into circumstances surrounding last week’s events in Haifa which appeared to result in serious injury of Jafar Farah, Director of the NGO Mossawa, the Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel."
"The EU will continue to work to create an atmosphere for civil society activity in Europe, Israel, the occupied Palestinian territories and around the world," the EU statement continued.
“Support for human rights defenders is an integral part of the European Union’s policy on human rights. Human rights defenders represent natural and indispensable allies in the promotion of human rights in their respective countries,” the statement reads.
Kocijancic also called on Israeli authorities not to kick out a senior Human Rights Watch official, warning Israel not to “join a very short list of countries” that have expelled human rights activists.
“The European Union expects the Israeli authorities to reverse their decision, as otherwise Israel would join a very short list of countries which have barred entry to, or expelled, Human Rights Watch staff,” Kocijancic said.
Last week, left-wing activists accused Israeli police of badly beating an Arab-Israeli NGO worker after arresting him at a Haifa demonstration against Israeli actions in Gaza.
The rights worker was one of 21 protesters arrested during the demonstration after being brutally suppressed by Israeli forces.
In a statement, the EUEA asked Israel to "conduct a swift investigation into circumstances surrounding last week’s events in Haifa which appeared to result in serious injury of Jafar Farah, Director of the NGO Mossawa, the Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel."
"The EU will continue to work to create an atmosphere for civil society activity in Europe, Israel, the occupied Palestinian territories and around the world," the EU statement continued.
“Support for human rights defenders is an integral part of the European Union’s policy on human rights. Human rights defenders represent natural and indispensable allies in the promotion of human rights in their respective countries,” the statement reads.
Kocijancic also called on Israeli authorities not to kick out a senior Human Rights Watch official, warning Israel not to “join a very short list of countries” that have expelled human rights activists.
“The European Union expects the Israeli authorities to reverse their decision, as otherwise Israel would join a very short list of countries which have barred entry to, or expelled, Human Rights Watch staff,” Kocijancic said.
Last week, left-wing activists accused Israeli police of badly beating an Arab-Israeli NGO worker after arresting him at a Haifa demonstration against Israeli actions in Gaza.
The rights worker was one of 21 protesters arrested during the demonstration after being brutally suppressed by Israeli forces.
The Israeli army on Tuesday morning unleashed an artillery shell and gunfire toward a Palestinian resistance site, east of the Bureij refugee camp, in central Gaza Strip.
According to eye-witnesses, the Israeli army fired an artillery shell toward the eastern corners of the Bureij camp.
The Israeli army spokesman claimed the shelling came after an Israeli military site was burned down by anti-occupation youth.
Anti-occupation youth set fire to Israeli military watchtowers
Palestinian anti-occupation youth gathering at Gaza’s eastern borders set fire to an Israeli military watchtower in response to the recent escalation by the Israeli army which left over 60 Palestinian protesters dead.
Eye-witnesses said Palestinian young men crept into the border fence separating the blockaded Gaza Strip from territories occupied in 1948 and torched tents set up by Israeli snipers east of the Bureij refugee camp.
Over recent weeks, Israeli snipers deployed inside makeshift tents shielded by sand barriers near the border fence continue to gun down Palestinian protesters at Gaza’s eastern border.
At least 120 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire since the launch of the Great March of Return protests staged at the Gaza border.
According to eye-witnesses, the Israeli army fired an artillery shell toward the eastern corners of the Bureij camp.
The Israeli army spokesman claimed the shelling came after an Israeli military site was burned down by anti-occupation youth.
Anti-occupation youth set fire to Israeli military watchtowers
Palestinian anti-occupation youth gathering at Gaza’s eastern borders set fire to an Israeli military watchtower in response to the recent escalation by the Israeli army which left over 60 Palestinian protesters dead.
Eye-witnesses said Palestinian young men crept into the border fence separating the blockaded Gaza Strip from territories occupied in 1948 and torched tents set up by Israeli snipers east of the Bureij refugee camp.
Over recent weeks, Israeli snipers deployed inside makeshift tents shielded by sand barriers near the border fence continue to gun down Palestinian protesters at Gaza’s eastern border.
At least 120 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire since the launch of the Great March of Return protests staged at the Gaza border.
21 may 2018
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) over the past few days have arrested five Palestinians during raids into different West Bank provinces.
The Israeli army in a statement Monday announced that its forces since the beginning of the week have arrested five Palestinians who are allegedly involved in popular resistance activities against Israeli targets.
The statement said that the IOF during the same campaign confiscated a sum of money that was used by Palestinian factions for anti-Israel operations.
Violent clashes broke out at dawn in Jenin city during an IOF campaign to arrest a "wanted" Palestinian.
Eyewitnesses told Quds Press that the IOF soldiers surrounded the house of the Palestinian citizen Raed Abu Sorour in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, adding that armed clashes flared up before Abu Sorour managed to withdraw from the area.
According to medical sources, five Palestinians suffered different injuries during Jenin clashes.
Other confrontations and arrests were witnessed in many areas in Occupied Jerusalem Sunday night.
The Israeli police assaulted a crowd of Palestinian citizens in Bab al-Amud area in an attempt to force them out of the place. As the citizens refused to obey the police orders, the latter responded by heavily firing sound bombs ignoring the presence of women, children and old people.
Bab al-Amud area was later emptied of Palestinians and blocked with iron barriers. Local sources reported that a Palestinian young man was arrested during the confrontations.
The Hebrew website "0404" said that two Israelis, a policeman and a settler, were wounded Sunday night after being thrown with stones by Palestinian youths.
Hebrew media sources revealed that a Palestinian working at Dan Panorama hotel in Jerusalem was arrested after attempting to steal the gun of an Israeli security guard Sunday evening.
The website "0404" reported that the Palestinian worker was taken for interrogation and accused of planning an attack.
Violent confrontations between Palestinian youths and the Israeli police were reported in al-Tour and al-Ram towns , east and north of Jerusalem respectively. The Israeli police heavily fired sound bombs and teargas canisters at the youths who responded by throwing stones.
Meanwhile, a group of Palestinian youths attacked an Israeli settlement near Jabal al-Mukabber town, south of Jerusalem, with fireworks.
Local residents said that the Israeli police following the attack raided different neighborhoods of the town, arrested two Palestinian youths and took them for interrogation.
The Israeli army in a statement Monday announced that its forces since the beginning of the week have arrested five Palestinians who are allegedly involved in popular resistance activities against Israeli targets.
The statement said that the IOF during the same campaign confiscated a sum of money that was used by Palestinian factions for anti-Israel operations.
Violent clashes broke out at dawn in Jenin city during an IOF campaign to arrest a "wanted" Palestinian.
Eyewitnesses told Quds Press that the IOF soldiers surrounded the house of the Palestinian citizen Raed Abu Sorour in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, adding that armed clashes flared up before Abu Sorour managed to withdraw from the area.
According to medical sources, five Palestinians suffered different injuries during Jenin clashes.
Other confrontations and arrests were witnessed in many areas in Occupied Jerusalem Sunday night.
The Israeli police assaulted a crowd of Palestinian citizens in Bab al-Amud area in an attempt to force them out of the place. As the citizens refused to obey the police orders, the latter responded by heavily firing sound bombs ignoring the presence of women, children and old people.
Bab al-Amud area was later emptied of Palestinians and blocked with iron barriers. Local sources reported that a Palestinian young man was arrested during the confrontations.
The Hebrew website "0404" said that two Israelis, a policeman and a settler, were wounded Sunday night after being thrown with stones by Palestinian youths.
Hebrew media sources revealed that a Palestinian working at Dan Panorama hotel in Jerusalem was arrested after attempting to steal the gun of an Israeli security guard Sunday evening.
The website "0404" reported that the Palestinian worker was taken for interrogation and accused of planning an attack.
Violent confrontations between Palestinian youths and the Israeli police were reported in al-Tour and al-Ram towns , east and north of Jerusalem respectively. The Israeli police heavily fired sound bombs and teargas canisters at the youths who responded by throwing stones.
Meanwhile, a group of Palestinian youths attacked an Israeli settlement near Jabal al-Mukabber town, south of Jerusalem, with fireworks.
Local residents said that the Israeli police following the attack raided different neighborhoods of the town, arrested two Palestinian youths and took them for interrogation.
Israeli occupation forces on Monday moved into Gaza’s eastern and northern corners and opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off Gaza’s seashore.
Israeli military bulldozers launched a limited incursion into the eastern and northern corners of the blockaded Gaza Strip.
The bulldozers leveled Palestinian lands near the border fence, discharging gunfire all the way through.
At the same time, Israeli gunboats opened machinegun fire toward Palestinian fishing vessels setting sail off Gaza’s coast.
Israeli military bulldozers launched a limited incursion into the eastern and northern corners of the blockaded Gaza Strip.
The bulldozers leveled Palestinian lands near the border fence, discharging gunfire all the way through.
At the same time, Israeli gunboats opened machinegun fire toward Palestinian fishing vessels setting sail off Gaza’s coast.
Israeli soldiers injured, on Monday at dawn, five young men, after the soldiers invaded the Eastern Neighborhood of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and fired at many Palestinians who protested the invasion.
Medical sources said the soldiers shot a young man with a rubber-coated steel bullet in the neck, and another in his leg, in addition to a third Palestinian who was shot in the abdomen.
They added that the soldiers also chased a fourth Palestinian, and shot him with a live round in his leg.
Another Palestinian suffered various cuts and bruises while running away from soldiers who were chasing him.
In addition, the soldiers invaded the home of former political prisoner, Ra’ed Abu Srour, and violently searched the property before illegally confiscating 60.000 Shekels.
Medical sources said the soldiers shot a young man with a rubber-coated steel bullet in the neck, and another in his leg, in addition to a third Palestinian who was shot in the abdomen.
They added that the soldiers also chased a fourth Palestinian, and shot him with a live round in his leg.
Another Palestinian suffered various cuts and bruises while running away from soldiers who were chasing him.
In addition, the soldiers invaded the home of former political prisoner, Ra’ed Abu Srour, and violently searched the property before illegally confiscating 60.000 Shekels.
20 may 2018
A number of Palestinians suffered from suffocation during clashes that broke out between Palestinians and Israeli forces at Bab al-Amoud gate to al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday evening.
Media sources revealed that Israeli forces provoked Palestinian citizens who were gathered at Bab al-Amoud plaza after al-Tarawih prayer, and tried to disperse them by force. video
Israeli forces showered Palestinians with tear gas canisters and stun grenades disregard the existence of women and children, as they refused to leave the area. As a result, clashes erupted and many Palestinians choked on Israeli tear gas. video
Israeli policemen then evacuated the area and closed it by metal gates and military barriers.
Media sources revealed that Israeli forces provoked Palestinian citizens who were gathered at Bab al-Amoud plaza after al-Tarawih prayer, and tried to disperse them by force. video
Israeli forces showered Palestinians with tear gas canisters and stun grenades disregard the existence of women and children, as they refused to leave the area. As a result, clashes erupted and many Palestinians choked on Israeli tear gas. video
Israeli policemen then evacuated the area and closed it by metal gates and military barriers.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Saturday at night, many neighborhoods in occupied East Jerusalem, and opened fire at protesters, in addition to attacking Palestinians holding social activities, celebrating the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.
Media sources in Jerusalem said the soldiers invaded several neighborhoods in the occupied city, and fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at Palestinians, who protested the invasion.
The soldiers also imposed much harsher restrictions on the Palestinians in the city, while Israelis celebrate Shavuot Jewish holiday.
In addition, the soldiers attacked dozens of Palestinians holding social and religious activities, celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, in Bab al-‘Amoud and Bas as-Sahera of the Old City.
The Palestinians were attacked by soldiers and mounted officers, who invaded the two areas, and resorted to the excessive use of force against them.
In addition, the soldiers invaded the many neighborhoods in Silwan town, south of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city, and attacked Palestinian protesters.
The soldiers also invaded Hizma and al-‘Isawiya towns, and fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at many Palestinians, who protested the invasion.
It is worth mentioning that the soldiers also briefly invaded the al-Makassed Hospital, in at-Tour neighborhood overlooking the Old City.
Media sources in Jerusalem said the soldiers invaded several neighborhoods in the occupied city, and fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at Palestinians, who protested the invasion.
The soldiers also imposed much harsher restrictions on the Palestinians in the city, while Israelis celebrate Shavuot Jewish holiday.
In addition, the soldiers attacked dozens of Palestinians holding social and religious activities, celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, in Bab al-‘Amoud and Bas as-Sahera of the Old City.
The Palestinians were attacked by soldiers and mounted officers, who invaded the two areas, and resorted to the excessive use of force against them.
In addition, the soldiers invaded the many neighborhoods in Silwan town, south of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city, and attacked Palestinian protesters.
The soldiers also invaded Hizma and al-‘Isawiya towns, and fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at many Palestinians, who protested the invasion.
It is worth mentioning that the soldiers also briefly invaded the al-Makassed Hospital, in at-Tour neighborhood overlooking the Old City.
Israeli gunboats overnight on Saturday opened heavy machine gunfire on Palestinian fishermen sailing off Gaza’s seashores.
According to local sources, Israeli navy warships hit Palestinian fishing vessels with randomly-unleashed spates of machine gunfire.
The fishermen were forced to return back to shore for fear of being detained, injured, or killed.
Israeli navy and troops routinely open fire on Palestinian fishermen sailing within the six-nautical-miles zone and farmlands along the border, flagrantly violating the ceasefire deal struck in August 2014.
The current six-nautical-mile fishing zone falls drastically short of the twenty nautical miles allocated to Palestinian fishermen in the notorious 1993 Oslo Accords.
According to local sources, Israeli navy warships hit Palestinian fishing vessels with randomly-unleashed spates of machine gunfire.
The fishermen were forced to return back to shore for fear of being detained, injured, or killed.
Israeli navy and troops routinely open fire on Palestinian fishermen sailing within the six-nautical-miles zone and farmlands along the border, flagrantly violating the ceasefire deal struck in August 2014.
The current six-nautical-mile fishing zone falls drastically short of the twenty nautical miles allocated to Palestinian fishermen in the notorious 1993 Oslo Accords.
19 may 2018
Violent clashes erupted between the Israeli forces and Palestinian youths in Qalqilya and Jerusalem late Friday.
Local sources reported that the Israeli police stormed al-Isawiya town in Jerusalem, blocked a number of roads, and heavily fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and teargas canisters at the Palestinians citizens.
Wadi Hilweh Information Center said that the police arrested two Palestinian youths during the raid. One of them was identified as Mohammed Abu al-Hummus, 27, and he was arrested while injured by a rubber-coated metal bullet.
Meanwhile, dozens of Jerusalemites organized a protest in Bab al-Amud area in solidarity with Gaza and in protest at the US embassy transfer to Jerusalem.
According to Wafa news agency, limited clashes broke out near al-Sahira Gate and Shu'fat refugee camp. No injuries or arrests were reported.
In another context, the Israeli occupation forces arrested a Palestinian minor during overnight confrontations in Qalqilya city.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that clashes flared up at the northern entrance to Qalqilya during which the Israeli soldiers heavily fired teargas canisters at the Palestinian citizens causing a number of suffocation cases.
The sources said that the soldiers arrested a child and transferred him to an unknown destination before they closed the northern entrance for hours.
The Israeli forces further raided Azzun town in Qalqilya at dawn Saturday, closed the main entrance to the town, and deployed a large number of soldiers in the streets.
Local sources reported that the Israeli police stormed al-Isawiya town in Jerusalem, blocked a number of roads, and heavily fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and teargas canisters at the Palestinians citizens.
Wadi Hilweh Information Center said that the police arrested two Palestinian youths during the raid. One of them was identified as Mohammed Abu al-Hummus, 27, and he was arrested while injured by a rubber-coated metal bullet.
Meanwhile, dozens of Jerusalemites organized a protest in Bab al-Amud area in solidarity with Gaza and in protest at the US embassy transfer to Jerusalem.
According to Wafa news agency, limited clashes broke out near al-Sahira Gate and Shu'fat refugee camp. No injuries or arrests were reported.
In another context, the Israeli occupation forces arrested a Palestinian minor during overnight confrontations in Qalqilya city.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that clashes flared up at the northern entrance to Qalqilya during which the Israeli soldiers heavily fired teargas canisters at the Palestinian citizens causing a number of suffocation cases.
The sources said that the soldiers arrested a child and transferred him to an unknown destination before they closed the northern entrance for hours.
The Israeli forces further raided Azzun town in Qalqilya at dawn Saturday, closed the main entrance to the town, and deployed a large number of soldiers in the streets.
A cautious atmosphere prevailed Saturday morning in Haifa city in the 1948 occupied territories following a difficult night of arrests and confrontations between the Israeli police and Palestinians who were demonstrating in protest at the US embassy transfer and the Israeli crimes in Gaza.
The Israeli police late Friday attacked a demonstration organized by Palestinian activists in Haifa, arresting a number of demonstrators and injuring others.
The participants chanted slogans calling for lifting Gaza siege and ending the occupation, and condemning the Israeli massacres against peaceful protesters in Gaza.
The Israeli police arrested at least 18 Palestinians, including minors, and assaulted others including journalists and the Arab members of the Knesset Jamal Zahalka and Haneen Zoabi.
The Israeli police forces, before the launch of the demonstration, were deployed in large numbers in the city using civilian cars without plates.
At least 118 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, including 12 children, since the Great Return March started on 30th March. About 60 Palestinians were killed in a massacre committed on 14th May.
The Israeli police late Friday attacked a demonstration organized by Palestinian activists in Haifa, arresting a number of demonstrators and injuring others.
The participants chanted slogans calling for lifting Gaza siege and ending the occupation, and condemning the Israeli massacres against peaceful protesters in Gaza.
The Israeli police arrested at least 18 Palestinians, including minors, and assaulted others including journalists and the Arab members of the Knesset Jamal Zahalka and Haneen Zoabi.
The Israeli police forces, before the launch of the demonstration, were deployed in large numbers in the city using civilian cars without plates.
At least 118 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, including 12 children, since the Great Return March started on 30th March. About 60 Palestinians were killed in a massacre committed on 14th May.
18 may 2018
A number of Palestinians chocked on teargas on Friday after the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) violently quelled a peaceful demonstration in Kafr Qaddum village east of Qalqilya.
A mass demonstration was organized in Kafr Qaddum in protest at the US embassy transfer to Occupied Jerusalem and in support of the Palestinians protesting in the Gaza Strip.
Popular resistance coordinator in Kafr Qaddum Murad Shtewi said that violent clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the IOF soldiers who heavily fired rubber-coated metal bullets and teargas canisters, causing a number of suffocation cases.
A mass demonstration was organized in Kafr Qaddum in protest at the US embassy transfer to Occupied Jerusalem and in support of the Palestinians protesting in the Gaza Strip.
Popular resistance coordinator in Kafr Qaddum Murad Shtewi said that violent clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the IOF soldiers who heavily fired rubber-coated metal bullets and teargas canisters, causing a number of suffocation cases.
The Israeli occupation forces intensified early Friday military presence across Occupied Jerusalem and cracked down on Palestinian worshipers, on the second day of Holy Ramadan Month.
A PIC news correspondent said Israeli forces prevented Palestinian young men from the occupied West Bank and aged below 40 years-old from entering Occupied Jerusalem to perform their Friday prayers at holy al-Aqsa Mosque.
Limited clashes and altercations also broke out at the Qalandiya crossing point as Israeli soldiers came down heavily on Palestinian worshipers.
The Israeli police said in a statement that thousands of troops have been deployed across Occupied Jerusalem and the environs of the Aqsa Mosque.
Israeli patrols also chased down Palestinian youths as they climbed over the walls to reach the Aqsa Mosque. Several youngsters sustained bruises and others were arrested in the process.
A PIC news correspondent said Israeli forces prevented Palestinian young men from the occupied West Bank and aged below 40 years-old from entering Occupied Jerusalem to perform their Friday prayers at holy al-Aqsa Mosque.
Limited clashes and altercations also broke out at the Qalandiya crossing point as Israeli soldiers came down heavily on Palestinian worshipers.
The Israeli police said in a statement that thousands of troops have been deployed across Occupied Jerusalem and the environs of the Aqsa Mosque.
Israeli patrols also chased down Palestinian youths as they climbed over the walls to reach the Aqsa Mosque. Several youngsters sustained bruises and others were arrested in the process.