11 nov 2016
Four Palestinian youths suffered gunshot injuries after Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened their machinegun fire east of Gaza Strip.
Spokesman for the Health Ministry in Gaza Strip Ashraf al-Qudra affirmed that three youths were shot and injured when IOF soldiers opened fire at young men near Nahal Oz military site east of Shujaia.
IOF soldiers fired rubber and live bullets at a group of youths who gathered at the eastern outskirts of Gaza City.
A 24-year-old young man was also reportedly shot and injured in his left foot near al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.
The injured young man was transferred to hospital suffering from moderate wounds, the PIC reporter said.
Since the outbreak of Jerusalem Intifada, the eastern border areas of Gaza Strip have seen weekly clashes between local protesters and Israeli forces stationed at the border fence.
Spokesman for the Health Ministry in Gaza Strip Ashraf al-Qudra affirmed that three youths were shot and injured when IOF soldiers opened fire at young men near Nahal Oz military site east of Shujaia.
IOF soldiers fired rubber and live bullets at a group of youths who gathered at the eastern outskirts of Gaza City.
A 24-year-old young man was also reportedly shot and injured in his left foot near al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.
The injured young man was transferred to hospital suffering from moderate wounds, the PIC reporter said.
Since the outbreak of Jerusalem Intifada, the eastern border areas of Gaza Strip have seen weekly clashes between local protesters and Israeli forces stationed at the border fence.
Violent clashes broke out Friday afternoon in Qaryout town, south of Nablus, between Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) and local youths.
Local activist Bashar Qaryouti told a PIC reporter that the clashes erupted when several Israeli military vehicles stormed the town in the afternoon amid heavy firing of teargas bombs.
Earlier Friday, Israeli military officials threatened to arrest a number of local activists for their intention to film a documentary about settlement construction in their town.
Israeli forces have recently intensified their break-ins into the town especially overnight under flimsy pretexts.
Local activist Bashar Qaryouti told a PIC reporter that the clashes erupted when several Israeli military vehicles stormed the town in the afternoon amid heavy firing of teargas bombs.
Earlier Friday, Israeli military officials threatened to arrest a number of local activists for their intention to film a documentary about settlement construction in their town.
Israeli forces have recently intensified their break-ins into the town especially overnight under flimsy pretexts.
A Palestinian child was injured after being directly hit with a teargas bomb during Kafer Qaddum clashes in Qalqilia.
The clashes broke out when Israeli occupation forces (IOF) attacked the peaceful weekly march in the town with teargas bombs and rubber bullets.
During the clashes, a 13-year-old child was injured in his leg while dozens of protesters choked on teargas.
Kafer Qaddum march was organized this week in commemoration of the 12th anniversary of late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat’s death.
The clashes broke out when Israeli occupation forces (IOF) attacked the peaceful weekly march in the town with teargas bombs and rubber bullets.
During the clashes, a 13-year-old child was injured in his leg while dozens of protesters choked on teargas.
Kafer Qaddum march was organized this week in commemoration of the 12th anniversary of late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat’s death.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) suppressed Friday afternoon the peaceful weekly march in Bil’in town near Ramallah.
Local sources affirmed that the peaceful march was organized in commemoration of the 12th anniversary of late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s death.
Israeli forces violently attacked the participants once they approached the Apartheid Wall, established at the expense of the town lands.
The protesters held photos of the late President Yasser Arafat and chanted slogans in support of national unity and Palestinian constants.
They also called for the release of all Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Local sources affirmed that the peaceful march was organized in commemoration of the 12th anniversary of late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s death.
Israeli forces violently attacked the participants once they approached the Apartheid Wall, established at the expense of the town lands.
The protesters held photos of the late President Yasser Arafat and chanted slogans in support of national unity and Palestinian constants.
They also called for the release of all Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) carried out at dawn Friday a large-scale raid and arrest campaign throughout West Bank. Six Palestinians were detained during the campaign.
A leader in Hamas Movement was among the six detainees.
Israeli media sources claimed that four “wanted” Palestinians were arrested Friday for being involved in anti-occupation attacks.
The leader in Hamas Movement Sheikh Nader Sawafda, 45, was arrested as Israeli forces violently broke into his house in Jenin.
The house was violently and brutally searched during the raid, family sources affirmed.
Sawafda, a candidate in the cancelled municipal election, spent more than 13 years in Israeli jails and was detained more than one in PA jails.
Also in Jenin, Israeli forces arrested a university student after storming his family house in Yabad town.
Local sources told PIC reporter affirmed that ten Israeli military vehicles stormed Yabad town at dawn today and broke into a local house before arresting a young man.
A military checkpoint was also erected between Yabad and Zabouba towns.
Meanwhile, violent clashes broke out in Sillat Harithia town west of Jenin as Israeli forces stormed the town and investigated a number of local residents before being released.
Local youths resounded by stoning Israeli forces who heavily fired teargas bombs and rubber bullets.
Similar raids were carried out in Nablus where differed homes were stormed and searched. A local resident was arrested during the raid.
In Qalqilia, Israeli forces stormed Azzun town amid heavy fire of teargas bombs after closing its main entrance.
Several locals were investigated during the raid.
A leader in Hamas Movement was among the six detainees.
Israeli media sources claimed that four “wanted” Palestinians were arrested Friday for being involved in anti-occupation attacks.
The leader in Hamas Movement Sheikh Nader Sawafda, 45, was arrested as Israeli forces violently broke into his house in Jenin.
The house was violently and brutally searched during the raid, family sources affirmed.
Sawafda, a candidate in the cancelled municipal election, spent more than 13 years in Israeli jails and was detained more than one in PA jails.
Also in Jenin, Israeli forces arrested a university student after storming his family house in Yabad town.
Local sources told PIC reporter affirmed that ten Israeli military vehicles stormed Yabad town at dawn today and broke into a local house before arresting a young man.
A military checkpoint was also erected between Yabad and Zabouba towns.
Meanwhile, violent clashes broke out in Sillat Harithia town west of Jenin as Israeli forces stormed the town and investigated a number of local residents before being released.
Local youths resounded by stoning Israeli forces who heavily fired teargas bombs and rubber bullets.
Similar raids were carried out in Nablus where differed homes were stormed and searched. A local resident was arrested during the raid.
In Qalqilia, Israeli forces stormed Azzun town amid heavy fire of teargas bombs after closing its main entrance.
Several locals were investigated during the raid.
Several Palestinian young men suffered from inhaling tear gas during violent clashes on Thursday evening with Israeli soldiers near the gate of Ofer military base, west of Ramallah city.
Local sources said that more troops were dispatched to the area of clashes to chase and capture young men.
They added that soldiers aboard vehicles chased the young men into the nearby town of Beitunia and arrested one of them before withdrawing.
Local sources said that more troops were dispatched to the area of clashes to chase and capture young men.
They added that soldiers aboard vehicles chased the young men into the nearby town of Beitunia and arrested one of them before withdrawing.
Israeli forces raided the home of the head of the Palestinian public prosecutor’s office before dawn, on Thursday, in the village of Jammain, in the occupied West Bank district of Salfit.
Ahmad Hannoun said, according to Ma’an News Agency, that he was very surprised when Israeli forces cut off the electricity and raided his home at 2 a.m.
Hannoun added that he was forced to let the Israeli troops inside his house, after they threatened to blow up his front door.
Once inside, one of the Israeli soldiers introduced himself as “Officer Atta”. The soldiers left the house without searching it or stating the reason of the raid, causing fear among Hannoun’s family members, including children, the Palestinian official said.
Israeli forces carry out detention raids in Palestinian communities on a near-nightly basis, with the UN documenting 169 such raids from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31.
Rights groups have claimed that Israel uses imprisonment or threats of imprisonment as an attempt to disrupt Palestinian political and social processes, notably targeting Palestinian politicians, activists, and journalists.
Ahmad Hannoun said, according to Ma’an News Agency, that he was very surprised when Israeli forces cut off the electricity and raided his home at 2 a.m.
Hannoun added that he was forced to let the Israeli troops inside his house, after they threatened to blow up his front door.
Once inside, one of the Israeli soldiers introduced himself as “Officer Atta”. The soldiers left the house without searching it or stating the reason of the raid, causing fear among Hannoun’s family members, including children, the Palestinian official said.
Israeli forces carry out detention raids in Palestinian communities on a near-nightly basis, with the UN documenting 169 such raids from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31.
Rights groups have claimed that Israel uses imprisonment or threats of imprisonment as an attempt to disrupt Palestinian political and social processes, notably targeting Palestinian politicians, activists, and journalists.
10 nov 2016
Violent clashes broke out Thursday between dozens of local youths and Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) at the western entrance to Beit Furik town, east of Nablus.
Local sources affirmed that the clashes broke out when Israeli forces suppressed a peaceful march commemorating the 12th anniversary of late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s death.
During the clashes, local youths set fire to tires near an Israeli military checkpoint erected at the entrance to the town and stoned a number of Israeli soldiers stationed in the area.
Israeli forces fired teargas bombs at the participants, the sources added.
The sources pointed out that Israeli forces and settlers were deployed in large numbers in the area since the morning hours.
Local sources affirmed that the clashes broke out when Israeli forces suppressed a peaceful march commemorating the 12th anniversary of late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s death.
During the clashes, local youths set fire to tires near an Israeli military checkpoint erected at the entrance to the town and stoned a number of Israeli soldiers stationed in the area.
Israeli forces fired teargas bombs at the participants, the sources added.
The sources pointed out that Israeli forces and settlers were deployed in large numbers in the area since the morning hours.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested Thursday evening a Palestinian young man as clashes broke out in Dura town, south of al-Khalil.
According to the PIC reporter, the clashes broke out when Israeli forces stormed the town in total provocation to local residents.
Local youths responded by throwing stones at the soldiers.
A young man was detained during the clashes and taken to an unknown detention center.
According to the PIC reporter, the clashes broke out when Israeli forces stormed the town in total provocation to local residents.
Local youths responded by throwing stones at the soldiers.
A young man was detained during the clashes and taken to an unknown detention center.
Israeli soldiers shot and injured, on Thursday morning, a Palestinian child from near ‘Atara military roadblock, between Birzeit and Atara towns, north of the central West Bank city of Ramallah. The soldiers were filmed dragging the wounded child instead of dealing with his injury.
The child was later identified as Anas Mahmoud Zeid, 15.
Eyewitnesses said clashes took place near the military roadblock, and that the army fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, at local youngsters who hurled stones at them.
The clashes started after the soldiers stopped and harassed many schoolchildren, and dozens of residents, peacefully marching in commemoration of the twelfth anniversary of the death of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat.
The soldiers fired gas bombs, concussion grenades, rubber-coated steel bullets and live rounds, wounding one child with a live round in the thigh, before the soldiers detained him and took him to an unknown destination.
Dozens of residents suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, and a few were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets.
A smartphone video filmed by a car passenger from a distance showed two soldiers dragging the wounded child, instead of providing him with the needed medical aid.
The soldiers also prevented Palestinian medics from approaching the child to provide him with the needed treatment, and move him to a hospital.
Palestinian injured in clashes in Ramallah
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested Thursday morning a Palestinian young man after being shot and injured during clashes in Ramallah.
According to the PIC reporter, dozens of Palestinian students stoned Israeli forces at Atara checkpoint, north of Ramallah.
Israeli soldiers responded by opening their machinegun fire at the students, injuring one of them.
The injured young man was then arrested and taken in an Israeli ambulance, eyewitnesses affirmed.
The 0404 Hebrew website claimed that the injured young man threw a Molotov cocktail at Israeli soldiers stationed at Atara checkpoint before being shot and injured.
The child was later identified as Anas Mahmoud Zeid, 15.
Eyewitnesses said clashes took place near the military roadblock, and that the army fired several live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, at local youngsters who hurled stones at them.
The clashes started after the soldiers stopped and harassed many schoolchildren, and dozens of residents, peacefully marching in commemoration of the twelfth anniversary of the death of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat.
The soldiers fired gas bombs, concussion grenades, rubber-coated steel bullets and live rounds, wounding one child with a live round in the thigh, before the soldiers detained him and took him to an unknown destination.
Dozens of residents suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, and a few were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets.
A smartphone video filmed by a car passenger from a distance showed two soldiers dragging the wounded child, instead of providing him with the needed medical aid.
The soldiers also prevented Palestinian medics from approaching the child to provide him with the needed treatment, and move him to a hospital.
Palestinian injured in clashes in Ramallah
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested Thursday morning a Palestinian young man after being shot and injured during clashes in Ramallah.
According to the PIC reporter, dozens of Palestinian students stoned Israeli forces at Atara checkpoint, north of Ramallah.
Israeli soldiers responded by opening their machinegun fire at the students, injuring one of them.
The injured young man was then arrested and taken in an Israeli ambulance, eyewitnesses affirmed.
The 0404 Hebrew website claimed that the injured young man threw a Molotov cocktail at Israeli soldiers stationed at Atara checkpoint before being shot and injured.
Israeli navy ships opened fire, on Thursday morning, at several Palestinian fishing boats, near Gaza city and in central Gaza, while Israeli soldiers opened fire on farmers in their lands, northeast of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
Eyewitnesses said the Israeli navy ships fired many live rounds at the Palestinian fishing boats, near Gaza city and near the Nusseirat refugee camp, in addition to Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. The attacks led to property damage, but did not lead to casualties.
In addition, soldiers stationed on military towers across the border fence, fired many live rounds at Palestinian farmers, northeast of Khan Younis, forcing them to leave in fear of additional escalation.
Eyewitnesses said the Israeli navy ships fired many live rounds at the Palestinian fishing boats, near Gaza city and near the Nusseirat refugee camp, in addition to Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. The attacks led to property damage, but did not lead to casualties.
In addition, soldiers stationed on military towers across the border fence, fired many live rounds at Palestinian farmers, northeast of Khan Younis, forcing them to leave in fear of additional escalation.
9 nov 2016
Eight Palestinian youths were injured during clashes that broke out on Wednesday in Abu Dis town, east of occupied Jerusalem.
According to Quds Press, the clashes erupted when Israeli police forces stormed the town amid heavy firing of teargas bombs and rubber bullets.
Jerusalem University was also targeted during the raid and several students suffered breathing problems due to the excessive use of teargas bombs.
The Palestinian Red Crescent affirmed that at least eight students choked on teargas.
According to Quds Press, the clashes erupted when Israeli police forces stormed the town amid heavy firing of teargas bombs and rubber bullets.
Jerusalem University was also targeted during the raid and several students suffered breathing problems due to the excessive use of teargas bombs.
The Palestinian Red Crescent affirmed that at least eight students choked on teargas.
Several Israeli military vehicles and bulldozers invaded, on Wednesday morning, Palestinian lands close to the border fence, in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, amidst sporadic gunfire to force the residents out of their lands.
Eyewitnesses said two armored bulldozers and five tanks left a military base, across the border fence east of Khan Younis, and advanced more than 150 meters into the Palestinian lands.
The soldiers bulldozed several sections of the invaded lands, and fired many live rounds in the air, and towards some residents, to force them out of their lands.
In invasion is part of ongoing violations carried out by the army against the Palestinians and their lands, in different parts of the besieged and improvised costal region.
Eyewitnesses said two armored bulldozers and five tanks left a military base, across the border fence east of Khan Younis, and advanced more than 150 meters into the Palestinian lands.
The soldiers bulldozed several sections of the invaded lands, and fired many live rounds in the air, and towards some residents, to force them out of their lands.
In invasion is part of ongoing violations carried out by the army against the Palestinians and their lands, in different parts of the besieged and improvised costal region.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stormed at dawn Wednesday Sabsatia town, north of Nablus, and searched a number of local homes.
Local activist Momen Azam affirmed that Israeli forces violently broke into a number of homes in the town and investigated its owners which led to the outbreak of violent clashes.
Israeli forces also removed the Palestinian flag raised on an archaeological site in the town under the pretext of being located in Area C.
Along the same line, Israeli forces arrested three young men from Qabatia town, south of Jenin.
IOF soldiers in ten Israeli military vehicles stormed the town and carried out a search campaign throughout it before arresting three locals from their houses.
Raid and search campaigns were also carried out in a number of nearby towns in Jenin.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces stormed Aroub and Fawar refugee camps and Shiyoukh and Dura towns in al-Khalil where several youths were detained including a journalist.
Israeli forces delivered in Fawar camp leaflets threatening to arrest all Palestinian youths involved in anti-occupation attacks.
Local activist Momen Azam affirmed that Israeli forces violently broke into a number of homes in the town and investigated its owners which led to the outbreak of violent clashes.
Israeli forces also removed the Palestinian flag raised on an archaeological site in the town under the pretext of being located in Area C.
Along the same line, Israeli forces arrested three young men from Qabatia town, south of Jenin.
IOF soldiers in ten Israeli military vehicles stormed the town and carried out a search campaign throughout it before arresting three locals from their houses.
Raid and search campaigns were also carried out in a number of nearby towns in Jenin.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces stormed Aroub and Fawar refugee camps and Shiyoukh and Dura towns in al-Khalil where several youths were detained including a journalist.
Israeli forces delivered in Fawar camp leaflets threatening to arrest all Palestinian youths involved in anti-occupation attacks.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) shot and injured Wednesday morning a Palestinian young man in Hawara town south of Nablus for an alleged stabbing attack.
Eyewitnesses affirmed to a PIC reporter that Israeli forces opened their machinegun fire at a young man while walking in the main street in the town.
The nearby Za'tara and Hawara checkpoints were closed following the incident.
The Palestinian Health Ministry affirmed that a young man was injured by Israeli fire at Hawara checkpoint.
Eyewitnesses affirmed to a PIC reporter that Israeli forces opened their machinegun fire at a young man while walking in the main street in the town.
The nearby Za'tara and Hawara checkpoints were closed following the incident.
The Palestinian Health Ministry affirmed that a young man was injured by Israeli fire at Hawara checkpoint.