6 nov 2017
Head of the Gaza Fishermen Syndicate, Amjad al-Shrafi, said that the Israeli navy on Monday arrested two Palestinian fishermen off northern Gaza shore, seized their boat, and took them to an unknown destination, according to Wafa.
Shrafi added that the two fishermen, Hasan and Ahmad Miqdad, were injured while being chased by the Israeli navy forces.
Activist Zakaria Baker said that the Israeli navy gunboats on Monday afternoon confiscated Hasan Miqdad's fishing boat and arrested him along with his brother Ahmad off the coast of al-Sudaniyya area in the northern Gaza Strip.
Quds Press reported, quoting Baker, that the attack was accompanied by heavy firing of live bullets.
The Israeli navy's daily targeting of Gazan fishermen has not stopped even after the signing of the Egypt-sponsored ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian resistance and the Israeli occupation on 26th August 2014.
Nearly 125 Palestinian fishermen were arrested in 2016. Three fishermen were detained after being shot. Two fishermen were killed during the same year, one of whom is still missing, and dozens were injured.
Shrafi added that the two fishermen, Hasan and Ahmad Miqdad, were injured while being chased by the Israeli navy forces.
Activist Zakaria Baker said that the Israeli navy gunboats on Monday afternoon confiscated Hasan Miqdad's fishing boat and arrested him along with his brother Ahmad off the coast of al-Sudaniyya area in the northern Gaza Strip.
Quds Press reported, quoting Baker, that the attack was accompanied by heavy firing of live bullets.
The Israeli navy's daily targeting of Gazan fishermen has not stopped even after the signing of the Egypt-sponsored ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian resistance and the Israeli occupation on 26th August 2014.
Nearly 125 Palestinian fishermen were arrested in 2016. Three fishermen were detained after being shot. Two fishermen were killed during the same year, one of whom is still missing, and dozens were injured.
5 nov 2017
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Sunday at dawn, two Palestinians, including a child, in Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and injured several others, in addition to abducting one child in Shu’fat refugee camp, north of Jerusalem.
Media sources in Beit Ummar said many army jeeps invaded several areas in the town, before the soldiers broke into and searched many homes, and abducted Amir Mohammad Za’aqeeq, 20, and Ahmad Yousef ‘Alqam, 15.
The soldiers also destroyed a computer, owned by Jihad Yousef Alqam, during violent searches of his home, in Beit Ummar.
Many youngsters hurled stones at the invading army jeeps, while the soldiers fired gas bombs at them, and at a few homes, causing many Palestinians to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Furthermore, the soldiers abducted a child identified as Ahmad Abu Zneid, 14, from his home, in Shu’fat refugee camp, in the center of occupied East Jerusalem.
It is worth mentioning that the soldiers invaded an UNRWA school several times overnight, in addition to the western entrance of the refugee camp, and fired many gas bombs and concussion grenades at local youngsters, who hurled stones at the military jeeps.
Media sources in Beit Ummar said many army jeeps invaded several areas in the town, before the soldiers broke into and searched many homes, and abducted Amir Mohammad Za’aqeeq, 20, and Ahmad Yousef ‘Alqam, 15.
The soldiers also destroyed a computer, owned by Jihad Yousef Alqam, during violent searches of his home, in Beit Ummar.
Many youngsters hurled stones at the invading army jeeps, while the soldiers fired gas bombs at them, and at a few homes, causing many Palestinians to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Furthermore, the soldiers abducted a child identified as Ahmad Abu Zneid, 14, from his home, in Shu’fat refugee camp, in the center of occupied East Jerusalem.
It is worth mentioning that the soldiers invaded an UNRWA school several times overnight, in addition to the western entrance of the refugee camp, and fired many gas bombs and concussion grenades at local youngsters, who hurled stones at the military jeeps.
The Israeli navy fired, on Sunday at dawn, one shell at the shore of the al-Waha area, northwest of Gaza city, while military bulldozers continued digging border areas, north of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the coastal region.
The WAFA Palestinian News Agency said the navy fired one shell into at fishing boats in the al-Waha area, forcing the fishermen away, in fear of additional Israeli escalation.
The fishing boats were close to the shore, while the fishermen were preparing to sail to fish and provide for their families.
In related news, large armored bulldozers and diggers, continued bulldozing of lands, near the border fence, northeast of the al-Qarara town, north of Khan Younis, while military drones flew overhead.
The bulldozing was initiated several days ago, after the army bombarded a border tunnel, last Monday, leading to the death of at least twelve Palestinian fighters, while many more are believed to be dead, under the rubble, especially since Israel is refusing to allow search and rescue teams from crossing the border fence.
The WAFA Palestinian News Agency said the navy fired one shell into at fishing boats in the al-Waha area, forcing the fishermen away, in fear of additional Israeli escalation.
The fishing boats were close to the shore, while the fishermen were preparing to sail to fish and provide for their families.
In related news, large armored bulldozers and diggers, continued bulldozing of lands, near the border fence, northeast of the al-Qarara town, north of Khan Younis, while military drones flew overhead.
The bulldozing was initiated several days ago, after the army bombarded a border tunnel, last Monday, leading to the death of at least twelve Palestinian fighters, while many more are believed to be dead, under the rubble, especially since Israel is refusing to allow search and rescue teams from crossing the border fence.
4 nov 2017
A group of extremist Jewish settlers on Saturday morning assaulted Abu Rajab family in the Old City of al-Khalil in the southern West Bank.
The PIC reporter said that the settlers were dancing in groups in front of the house of Ali Abu Rajab al-Tamimi which has been already taken over by settlers several months ago. They entered the home to join other settlers who were already inside.
This provoked the house owner who accordingly, along with other members of the family, confronted the settlers. As a result, he was assaulted and slightly injured at the hands of the extremist Jewish settlers, the PIC reporter added.
Israeli occupation forces rushed to the scene to offer protection for the attacking settlers and totally ignored their assault on the family members.
The PIC reporter said that the settlers were dancing in groups in front of the house of Ali Abu Rajab al-Tamimi which has been already taken over by settlers several months ago. They entered the home to join other settlers who were already inside.
This provoked the house owner who accordingly, along with other members of the family, confronted the settlers. As a result, he was assaulted and slightly injured at the hands of the extremist Jewish settlers, the PIC reporter added.
Israeli occupation forces rushed to the scene to offer protection for the attacking settlers and totally ignored their assault on the family members.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stormed Saturday dawn the city of Jenin in the northern West Bank. IOF soldiers broke into a Palestinian home in Abu Dehair neighborhood and assaulted the residents.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that the IOF, in several military jeeps, stormed a house that belongs to Jihad Arkawi in the early morning. Israeli soldiers assaulted the family and questioned them in the field, the sources added.
IOF troops were deployed in al-Jaberiyat area as well. Clashes between Palestinian youths and the IOF erupted in the outskirts of Jenin refugee camp, according to the sources.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that the IOF, in several military jeeps, stormed a house that belongs to Jihad Arkawi in the early morning. Israeli soldiers assaulted the family and questioned them in the field, the sources added.
IOF troops were deployed in al-Jaberiyat area as well. Clashes between Palestinian youths and the IOF erupted in the outskirts of Jenin refugee camp, according to the sources.
3 nov 2017
Two Palestinian youths were injured Friday afternoon in clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in various areas east of the Gaza Strip.
Health Ministry spokesman, Ashraf al-Qedra, said that a 17-year-old boy was shot in the foot with a live bullet to the east of al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
He added that another citizen aged 26 was injured in the clashes that broke out in the eastern area of Jabalia town in the northern Gaza Strip.
Health Ministry spokesman, Ashraf al-Qedra, said that a 17-year-old boy was shot in the foot with a live bullet to the east of al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
He added that another citizen aged 26 was injured in the clashes that broke out in the eastern area of Jabalia town in the northern Gaza Strip.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) quelled on Friday the anti-settlement weekly march in Kafr Qaddum town in Qalqilya. The peaceful march also demands the opening of the street which has been closed by the IOF for over 14 years.
Coordinator of the popular resistance in the town, Murad Shteiwi, said that IOF soldiers showered the participants with rubber bullets and tear gas canisters. No injuries or arrests were reported.
He pointed out that IOF troops set up a military barrier at the entrance to the town and detained pressmen along with foreign solidarity activists, banning them from entering the town until the end of the event.
The participants in the march, which coincided with the 100th anniversary of Balfour Declaration, condemned the ill-famed promise and chanted slogans condemning the UK’s position of celebrating the anniversary.
The protesters urged the international community to intervene for establishing the independent state of Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital.
Coordinator of the popular resistance in the town, Murad Shteiwi, said that IOF soldiers showered the participants with rubber bullets and tear gas canisters. No injuries or arrests were reported.
He pointed out that IOF troops set up a military barrier at the entrance to the town and detained pressmen along with foreign solidarity activists, banning them from entering the town until the end of the event.
The participants in the march, which coincided with the 100th anniversary of Balfour Declaration, condemned the ill-famed promise and chanted slogans condemning the UK’s position of celebrating the anniversary.
The protesters urged the international community to intervene for establishing the independent state of Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital.
The Israeli occupation forces on Friday attacked the weekly peaceful march held in Ni’lin village, west of Ramallah, to protest Israeli settlement activities, land expropriation, and the apartheid wall.
Member of the Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlement in Ni’lin, Mohammed Ameirah, said Israeli soldiers violently suppressed the rally, firing rubber-coated steel bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas canisters at the protesters to disperse them.
Dozens of protesters were chased down by the occupation patrols across olive groves.
The peaceful march kicked off following the Friday prayer on way to the apartheid wall built south of Ni’lin.
The march dovetails protests over the centenary of the notorious Balfour Declaration which caused the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their motherland.
Member of the Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlement in Ni’lin, Mohammed Ameirah, said Israeli soldiers violently suppressed the rally, firing rubber-coated steel bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas canisters at the protesters to disperse them.
Dozens of protesters were chased down by the occupation patrols across olive groves.
The peaceful march kicked off following the Friday prayer on way to the apartheid wall built south of Ni’lin.
The march dovetails protests over the centenary of the notorious Balfour Declaration which caused the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their motherland.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) at dawn Friday rounded up at least five Palestinians after storming Qabatya town southwest of Jenin and Bethlehem governorate. A number of Palestinian citizens choked on the IOF-fired tear gas during clashes that erupted shortly after the incursion.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that IOF soldiers broke into Palestinian homes, especially the old houses in the town, and arrested two men. As a result, clashes erupted in the eastern neighborhood of Qabatya leading to suffocation among Palestinian youths in addition to others who suffered breathing problems inside their homes.
The sources pointed out that IOF troops claimed finding a bomb which they blew up in the district. Besides, the IOF stormed a prisoner’s house and assaulted his family members.
While in Bethlehem, IOF soldiers raided several districts in the province and stormed and wreaked havoc in a number of Palestinian homes in the city. Israeli forces also arrested three men from different towns and villages in the governorate.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that IOF soldiers broke into Palestinian homes, especially the old houses in the town, and arrested two men. As a result, clashes erupted in the eastern neighborhood of Qabatya leading to suffocation among Palestinian youths in addition to others who suffered breathing problems inside their homes.
The sources pointed out that IOF troops claimed finding a bomb which they blew up in the district. Besides, the IOF stormed a prisoner’s house and assaulted his family members.
While in Bethlehem, IOF soldiers raided several districts in the province and stormed and wreaked havoc in a number of Palestinian homes in the city. Israeli forces also arrested three men from different towns and villages in the governorate.
A Palestinian child suffered a bullet injury after the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed Azzun town, east of Qalqilya in the West Bank, and clashed with local young men.
A security official reported that Israeli soldiers entered Azzun town and embarked on firing live ammunition and tear gas during skirmishes with youths, adding that a kid was injured and rushed to Dirwish hospital.
The official also said that the IOF stormed Immatain village, east of Qalqilya, and an area at the entrance to Jit town, with no reported arrests.
A security official reported that Israeli soldiers entered Azzun town and embarked on firing live ammunition and tear gas during skirmishes with youths, adding that a kid was injured and rushed to Dirwish hospital.
The official also said that the IOF stormed Immatain village, east of Qalqilya, and an area at the entrance to Jit town, with no reported arrests.
The Israeli occupation army on Thursday opened fire twice at a Palestinian resistance post in a border area east of al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza.
Luckily, no one was injured in the wanton shooting attack.
The border areas of Gaza have been seeing some tension after the Israeli army bombed a tunnel belonging to the resistance, killing several resistance fighters and wounding others.
Luckily, no one was injured in the wanton shooting attack.
The border areas of Gaza have been seeing some tension after the Israeli army bombed a tunnel belonging to the resistance, killing several resistance fighters and wounding others.
2 nov 2017
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded, Wednesday, many Palestinian homes and stores in Ras Shehada Area, adjacent to Shu’fat refugee camp, in occupied East Jerusalem, search them and abducted a Palestinian after destroying his furniture, in addition to wounding six children.
Media sources in Jerusalem said the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes in the refugee camp, and abducted Fuad Khatib, after causing damage to his furniture and belongings.
The sources added that the soldiers also invaded several stores, including a photography shop, and confiscated computers.
Following the invasion and the violent searches, many youngsters hurled stones at the army, while the soldiers fired many gas bombs and rubber-coated steel bullets.
Medical sources said six children were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and were moved to local clinics.
Media sources in Jerusalem said the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes in the refugee camp, and abducted Fuad Khatib, after causing damage to his furniture and belongings.
The sources added that the soldiers also invaded several stores, including a photography shop, and confiscated computers.
Following the invasion and the violent searches, many youngsters hurled stones at the army, while the soldiers fired many gas bombs and rubber-coated steel bullets.
Medical sources said six children were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and were moved to local clinics.
1 nov 2017
Hundreds of Israeli settlers stormed a local shrine in Nablus, triggering clashes with Palestinians
Israeli forces rounded up 17 Palestinians in overnight raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday as settlers forced their way into a local shrine in the occupied territory amid clashes with Palestinian youth.
In a statement, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society said Israeli forces raided several homes in the cities of Bethlehem, Tulkarem and Jenin, detaining 17 Palestinians.
The Israeli army has yet to confirm the raids.
Israeli forces frequently carry out sweeping arrest campaigns across the West Bank that ostensibly target Palestinians "wanted" by Israeli authorities.
According to official Palestinian statistics, Israel is holding about 6,500 Palestinian prisoners, most of them residents of the occupied West Bank.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Israeli settlers stormed a local shrine in the West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday, triggering clashes with Palestinian protesters.
According to eyewitnesses, Israeli soldiers fired teargas and rubber bullets to disperse angry Palestinians who had gathered to protest the storming at Joseph's Tomb, a holy site venerated by both Muslims and Jews.
“At least 500 Jewish settlers forced their way into the shrine and performed Talmudic rituals under the protection of Israeli forces,” Ahmed Shamekh, chairman of the services committee at the nearby Balata refugee camp, told Anadolu Agency.
According to Shamekh, dozens of Palestinian youths had gathered to protest the move, but were dispersed by Israeli soldiers.
He said two Palestinians were injured by rubber bullets, while two dozen suffered teargas inhalation.
Israeli forces rounded up 17 Palestinians in overnight raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday as settlers forced their way into a local shrine in the occupied territory amid clashes with Palestinian youth.
In a statement, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society said Israeli forces raided several homes in the cities of Bethlehem, Tulkarem and Jenin, detaining 17 Palestinians.
The Israeli army has yet to confirm the raids.
Israeli forces frequently carry out sweeping arrest campaigns across the West Bank that ostensibly target Palestinians "wanted" by Israeli authorities.
According to official Palestinian statistics, Israel is holding about 6,500 Palestinian prisoners, most of them residents of the occupied West Bank.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Israeli settlers stormed a local shrine in the West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday, triggering clashes with Palestinian protesters.
According to eyewitnesses, Israeli soldiers fired teargas and rubber bullets to disperse angry Palestinians who had gathered to protest the storming at Joseph's Tomb, a holy site venerated by both Muslims and Jews.
“At least 500 Jewish settlers forced their way into the shrine and performed Talmudic rituals under the protection of Israeli forces,” Ahmed Shamekh, chairman of the services committee at the nearby Balata refugee camp, told Anadolu Agency.
According to Shamekh, dozens of Palestinian youths had gathered to protest the move, but were dispersed by Israeli soldiers.
He said two Palestinians were injured by rubber bullets, while two dozen suffered teargas inhalation.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Wednesday quelled a peaceful march staged by Factions Coordination Committee in Bethlehem in condemnation of Balfour declaration on its 100th anniversary.
The PIC reporter revealed that hundreds of citizens and activists participated in the march. They carried posters denouncing the ill-famed Balfour declaration and chanted slogans demanding an end to its consequences. The protesters burned an effigy of the late British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour.
IOF soldiers fired tear gas and stun grenades in addition to rubber bullets at the marchers as they approached the northern entrance to Bethlehem. A number of Palestinians suffered breathing problems as a result.
The PIC reporter revealed that hundreds of citizens and activists participated in the march. They carried posters denouncing the ill-famed Balfour declaration and chanted slogans demanding an end to its consequences. The protesters burned an effigy of the late British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour.
IOF soldiers fired tear gas and stun grenades in addition to rubber bullets at the marchers as they approached the northern entrance to Bethlehem. A number of Palestinians suffered breathing problems as a result.
The Israeli police on Wednesday evening stormed Shu'fat refugee camp to the northeast of Occupied Jerusalem, raided a number of houses and shops and wreaked havoc on them.
Local sources reported that a Palestinian youth was arrested during the raid which witnessed violent clashes between the Israeli police and Palestinian youths.
No injuries were reported.
Local sources reported that a Palestinian youth was arrested during the raid which witnessed violent clashes between the Israeli police and Palestinian youths.
No injuries were reported.
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The Israeli army on Tuesday evening backtracked on a news story attributing a shooting attack on a Palestinian and his sister near Halamish settlement to a preplanned car-ramming attempt.
The fact that the occupation army has changed its version regarding the shooting attack, which left 26-year-old Mohamed Mousa dead and his sister severely injured, corroborates the version released by the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR). According to investigations conducted by PCHR and eyewitnesses, at approximately 09:30 on Tuesday, 31 October 2017, Mohamed Abdullah Ali Mousa (26), from Deir Balout village, west of Salfit, was |
driving his car with an Israeli registration plate. Mohamed was along with his sister Latifa (33), heading to Ramallah. The car arrived at the iron gate established at the entrance to al-Nabi Saleh village. The Israeli forces stationed there ordered Mohamed to stop as it seems they suspected the car. Mohamed sped up towards the intersection of “Halamish” settlement entrance, which is 200 meters away from the entrance.
PCHR added that when Mohamed drove the car away from the intersection, an Israeli settler fired live bullets, which penetrated the car’s windshield. As a result, Mohamed was hit with a live bullet which entered his chest from the right side and exited the waist. Mohamed was then taken by an Israeli ambulance to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva City in Israel. Few Minutes later, Israeli doctors at the hospital declared his death.
Moreover, Mohamed’s sister, Latifa, was hit with a live bullet to the left shoulder and then taken to Istishari Arab Hospital in al-Rihan suburb, north of Ramallah, to receive medical treatment.
Israeli forces claimed that the car driven by Mousa was speeding up towards the soldiers stationed at the entrance to the abovementioned settlement, so they thought that Mousa was attempting to carry out a run-over attack. Hours later, the occupation army rescinded the latter version.
PCHR added that when Mohamed drove the car away from the intersection, an Israeli settler fired live bullets, which penetrated the car’s windshield. As a result, Mohamed was hit with a live bullet which entered his chest from the right side and exited the waist. Mohamed was then taken by an Israeli ambulance to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva City in Israel. Few Minutes later, Israeli doctors at the hospital declared his death.
Moreover, Mohamed’s sister, Latifa, was hit with a live bullet to the left shoulder and then taken to Istishari Arab Hospital in al-Rihan suburb, north of Ramallah, to receive medical treatment.
Israeli forces claimed that the car driven by Mousa was speeding up towards the soldiers stationed at the entrance to the abovementioned settlement, so they thought that Mousa was attempting to carry out a run-over attack. Hours later, the occupation army rescinded the latter version.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded, on Wednesday at dawn, the Deheishe refugee camp, south of the West Bank city of Nablus, abducted five young men and injured one.
The soldiers invaded several alleys in the refugee camp, and fired many live rounds and gas bombs at local youths, who hurled stones at the military jeeps.
Medical sources said a young man was shot with a live round in his leg, before he was moved to Beit Jala governmental hospital.
Several other Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, and received treatment by local Red Crescent medics.
Furthermore, the soldiers invaded and searched several homes, and abducted Ismail Khalil Oleyyan, 25, Ahmad Omar al-Atrash, 16, Bassel Osama al-Ayasa, 24, Ra’fat Abu ‘Aker, 49, and Omran al-Atrash, 21.
It is worth mentioning that Omran was abducted after the soldiers invaded his home looking for his son, Akram, but took the father instead to pressure his son into turning himself in to the military.
The soldiers invaded several alleys in the refugee camp, and fired many live rounds and gas bombs at local youths, who hurled stones at the military jeeps.
Medical sources said a young man was shot with a live round in his leg, before he was moved to Beit Jala governmental hospital.
Several other Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, and received treatment by local Red Crescent medics.
Furthermore, the soldiers invaded and searched several homes, and abducted Ismail Khalil Oleyyan, 25, Ahmad Omar al-Atrash, 16, Bassel Osama al-Ayasa, 24, Ra’fat Abu ‘Aker, 49, and Omran al-Atrash, 21.
It is worth mentioning that Omran was abducted after the soldiers invaded his home looking for his son, Akram, but took the father instead to pressure his son into turning himself in to the military.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Wednesday at dawn, the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and shot two young Palestinian men, after the army fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs, at local youngsters, who hurled stones at their jeeps.
Media sources said the soldiers accompanied dozens of colonists, and headed towards Joseph’s Tomb, before several youngsters hurled stones at the military vehicles.
Medical sources in Nablus said two Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and were moved to a local hospital, while many others suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
Media sources said the soldiers accompanied dozens of colonists, and headed towards Joseph’s Tomb, before several youngsters hurled stones at the military vehicles.
Medical sources in Nablus said two Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and were moved to a local hospital, while many others suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
