27 nov 2019
Bennett warns Hamas after overnight rocket salvo on southern Israel leads to IDF retaliatory airstrikes; terror faction says Israel doesn't get to dictate new conflict rules
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett warned the Gaza terror factions Wednesday morning that Israel will respond to any rockets fired at Israeli territory, whether they hit population centers or not.
"We deem a rocket that does not cause damage to be the same as a rocket that does," Naftali Bennett wrote in a tweet. "Whoever shoots – gets hit."
Hamas responded on Wednesday to the airstrikes, calling the Israeli military 'delusional' for trying to allegedly impose new conflict rules on the organization.
"The Israeli enemy is delusional if it thinks it could impose new conflict rules on Hamas," said the terror group. "Hamas and its military wing have the capabilities to prove the Israeli leadership's ignorance."
IDF warplanes attacked Hamas military targets in the Gaza Strip late Tuesday night after two rockets were launched at Israel from the coastal enclave controlled by the terror group.
One of the rockets was intercepted by the Iron Dome and the other landed in an open area.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that some of the targets in the two waves of airstrikes included Hamas underground military facilities.
"We deem a rocket that does not cause damage to be the same as a rocket that does," Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said Wednesday morning.
Rocket alert sirens sounded in the southern city of Sderot and the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council at around 8:50 pm, followed shortly by two loud explosions.
The army later issued an official statement confirming the launch, which comes just two weeks after the latest cross border flare-up between Israel and the Palestinian factions in the Strip.
One woman appears to have been hurt while making her way to a bomb shelter and needed medical treatment. No other casualties or damage was reported.
On Monday the military also said a rocket launch from Gaza was detected but the projectile landed in an open area outside the Eshkol Regional Council close to the Gaza border. Rocket alert sirens did not sound prior to that.
For the past two weeks, a tenuous ceasefire has been observed after yet another round of violence on the volatile border.
The latest round of fighting was triggered when Israel killed a top commander from the Iranian-backed Islamic Jihad, deeming him an imminent threat.
The IDF said the operation, dubbed "Black Belt," was a successful mission, involving personnel from across the branches of the military working together with "initiative, subterfuge and surgical precision."
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett warned the Gaza terror factions Wednesday morning that Israel will respond to any rockets fired at Israeli territory, whether they hit population centers or not.
"We deem a rocket that does not cause damage to be the same as a rocket that does," Naftali Bennett wrote in a tweet. "Whoever shoots – gets hit."
Hamas responded on Wednesday to the airstrikes, calling the Israeli military 'delusional' for trying to allegedly impose new conflict rules on the organization.
"The Israeli enemy is delusional if it thinks it could impose new conflict rules on Hamas," said the terror group. "Hamas and its military wing have the capabilities to prove the Israeli leadership's ignorance."
IDF warplanes attacked Hamas military targets in the Gaza Strip late Tuesday night after two rockets were launched at Israel from the coastal enclave controlled by the terror group.
One of the rockets was intercepted by the Iron Dome and the other landed in an open area.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that some of the targets in the two waves of airstrikes included Hamas underground military facilities.
"We deem a rocket that does not cause damage to be the same as a rocket that does," Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said Wednesday morning.
Rocket alert sirens sounded in the southern city of Sderot and the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council at around 8:50 pm, followed shortly by two loud explosions.
The army later issued an official statement confirming the launch, which comes just two weeks after the latest cross border flare-up between Israel and the Palestinian factions in the Strip.
One woman appears to have been hurt while making her way to a bomb shelter and needed medical treatment. No other casualties or damage was reported.
On Monday the military also said a rocket launch from Gaza was detected but the projectile landed in an open area outside the Eshkol Regional Council close to the Gaza border. Rocket alert sirens did not sound prior to that.
For the past two weeks, a tenuous ceasefire has been observed after yet another round of violence on the volatile border.
The latest round of fighting was triggered when Israel killed a top commander from the Iranian-backed Islamic Jihad, deeming him an imminent threat.
The IDF said the operation, dubbed "Black Belt," was a successful mission, involving personnel from across the branches of the military working together with "initiative, subterfuge and surgical precision."
Israeli soldiers injured, on Wednesday at dawn, at least twenty-six Palestinians in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, after the army accompanied dozens of colonialist settlers into Joseph’s Tomb, east of the city.
Media sources said the soldiers invaded Joseph’s Tomb area, and resorted to the excessive use of force against Palestinian youngsters, protesting the invasion.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said the soldiers shot 15 Palestinians with rubber-coated steel bullets, and caused at least eleven to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
It is worth mentioning that an armored bulldozer accompanied the invading soldiers while a military drone hovered overhead.
Joseph the Patriarch is revered by Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Samaritans alike. The Israeli military allows Jews to visit as part of organized pilgrimages, despite the site being located in Area A where the PA has full control, and prohibits locals from worshiping at the site.
Ultra-orthodox and nationalist Jews regularly try to visit the shrine without approval, as many Jews believe the tomb to be the final resting place of the biblical figure in the Old Testament.
Palestinians believe that Joseph’s Tomb is the funerary monument to Sheikh Yousif Dweikat, a local religious and social figure; however, the Palestinians are denied access to the site.
On Tuesday at night, illegal colonists hurled stones and empty bottles on Palestinian cars driving on the Jenin-Nablus road, in additional to verbally and physically assaulting several Palestinians walking in that area, while Israeli soldiers stood and watched without attempting to intervene.
Media sources said the soldiers invaded Joseph’s Tomb area, and resorted to the excessive use of force against Palestinian youngsters, protesting the invasion.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said the soldiers shot 15 Palestinians with rubber-coated steel bullets, and caused at least eleven to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
It is worth mentioning that an armored bulldozer accompanied the invading soldiers while a military drone hovered overhead.
Joseph the Patriarch is revered by Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Samaritans alike. The Israeli military allows Jews to visit as part of organized pilgrimages, despite the site being located in Area A where the PA has full control, and prohibits locals from worshiping at the site.
Ultra-orthodox and nationalist Jews regularly try to visit the shrine without approval, as many Jews believe the tomb to be the final resting place of the biblical figure in the Old Testament.
Palestinians believe that Joseph’s Tomb is the funerary monument to Sheikh Yousif Dweikat, a local religious and social figure; however, the Palestinians are denied access to the site.
On Tuesday at night, illegal colonists hurled stones and empty bottles on Palestinian cars driving on the Jenin-Nablus road, in additional to verbally and physically assaulting several Palestinians walking in that area, while Israeli soldiers stood and watched without attempting to intervene.
Israeli soldiers shot, on Tuesday morning, a worker of the City Council in Hebron city, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank.
The Hebron City Council issued a statement denouncing the Israeli violation, and said the soldiers shot Awad Mohammad al-Ja’bari, with a rubber-coated steel bullet in his leg, in Bab az-Zawiya area, in the center of the city.
It stated that the soldiers were firing many rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades at random, while attacking Palestinian protesters nearby.
It denounced the seriously escalating Israeli violations against the Palestinian people, including municipal workers, medics, journalists and children.
On Tuesday, the soldiers abducted two Palestinian workers of the Hebron Rehabilitation Committee, in the Old City of Hebron.
Israel frequently attacks Palestinians rehabilitating old buildings and homes in Hebron, while the soldiers also abduct many Palestinians, in an attempt to prevent any projects that highlight the Palestinians history in the occupied city.
The Hebron City Council issued a statement denouncing the Israeli violation, and said the soldiers shot Awad Mohammad al-Ja’bari, with a rubber-coated steel bullet in his leg, in Bab az-Zawiya area, in the center of the city.
It stated that the soldiers were firing many rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades at random, while attacking Palestinian protesters nearby.
It denounced the seriously escalating Israeli violations against the Palestinian people, including municipal workers, medics, journalists and children.
On Tuesday, the soldiers abducted two Palestinian workers of the Hebron Rehabilitation Committee, in the Old City of Hebron.
Israel frequently attacks Palestinians rehabilitating old buildings and homes in Hebron, while the soldiers also abduct many Palestinians, in an attempt to prevent any projects that highlight the Palestinians history in the occupied city.
Israeli soldiers attacked, Tuesday, dozens of Palestinian protesters at the northern entrance of the al-Biereh city, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs at them, wounding one with live ammunition and causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation. video
Hundreds of Palestinians marched in the area, denouncing the illegal American polices, and the hostile positions and decisions of the Trump administration, denying the basic internationally guaranteed rights of the Palestinian people, who aspire freedom, independence and sovereignty on their own land, and the latest statements recognizing the Israeli colonies, built on occupied Palestinian lands in direct violation of International Law.
The Palestinians also marched condemning the death of detainee Sami Abu Diak, 37, who died after Israel refused to allow him access to urgently needed specialized medical care.
The soldiers resorted to the excessive use of force against the protesters, especially with the use of live round, and the barrage of gas bombs and concussion grenades, in addition to the rubber-coated steel bullets.
Hundreds of Palestinians marched in the area, denouncing the illegal American polices, and the hostile positions and decisions of the Trump administration, denying the basic internationally guaranteed rights of the Palestinian people, who aspire freedom, independence and sovereignty on their own land, and the latest statements recognizing the Israeli colonies, built on occupied Palestinian lands in direct violation of International Law.
The Palestinians also marched condemning the death of detainee Sami Abu Diak, 37, who died after Israel refused to allow him access to urgently needed specialized medical care.
The soldiers resorted to the excessive use of force against the protesters, especially with the use of live round, and the barrage of gas bombs and concussion grenades, in addition to the rubber-coated steel bullets.
Israeli soldiers injured, Tuesday, many Palestinians during a protest near Huwwara military roadblock, south of the northern West Bank city of Nablus.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its medics provided treatment to many Palestinians who suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
The attack took place when hundreds of residents nonviolently marched to the area of the military roadblock denouncing the illegal Israeli policies, and the lawless American recognition of Israel’s illegal colonies, built on private Palestinian lands in the West Bank, including the occupied capital Jerusalem, in direct violation of International Law and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
The Palestinians also marched condemning the death of detainee Sami Abu Diak, 37, who died after Israel refused to allow him access to urgently needed specialized medical care.
In related news, Israeli squatters from Yitzhar illegal colony, burnt large areas of Palestinian farmlands, in Madama village, south of the northern West Bank city of Nablus.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its medics provided treatment to many Palestinians who suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
The attack took place when hundreds of residents nonviolently marched to the area of the military roadblock denouncing the illegal Israeli policies, and the lawless American recognition of Israel’s illegal colonies, built on private Palestinian lands in the West Bank, including the occupied capital Jerusalem, in direct violation of International Law and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
The Palestinians also marched condemning the death of detainee Sami Abu Diak, 37, who died after Israel refused to allow him access to urgently needed specialized medical care.
In related news, Israeli squatters from Yitzhar illegal colony, burnt large areas of Palestinian farmlands, in Madama village, south of the northern West Bank city of Nablus.
Israeli soldiers shot, Tuesday, two Palestinians with rubber-coated steel bullets, and abducted two teenage boys, during a procession at the northern entrance of Bethlehem city, south of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank.
Media sources said the soldiers assaulted dozens of protesters and fired many rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades at them; two Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and several others suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
They added that the soldiers chased several protesters and abducted two teenage boys who remained unidentified at the time of this report.
The procession was held by hundreds of Palestinians who marched from Bab az-Zqaq area in Bethlehem and headed towards the northern entrance of the city.
The protesters carried Palestinian flags and chanted against the ongoing and escalating Israeli violations against the Palestinian people, and the illegal annexation of Palestinian lands for the construction and expansion of illegal colonies.
They also marched in condemnation of the illegal American recognition of the Israeli colonies, especially Trump’s declaration that they are legal, although they violate International Law, the Fourth Geneva Convention, and various international resolutions.
Media sources said the soldiers assaulted dozens of protesters and fired many rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades at them; two Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated steel bullets, and several others suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
They added that the soldiers chased several protesters and abducted two teenage boys who remained unidentified at the time of this report.
The procession was held by hundreds of Palestinians who marched from Bab az-Zqaq area in Bethlehem and headed towards the northern entrance of the city.
The protesters carried Palestinian flags and chanted against the ongoing and escalating Israeli violations against the Palestinian people, and the illegal annexation of Palestinian lands for the construction and expansion of illegal colonies.
They also marched in condemnation of the illegal American recognition of the Israeli colonies, especially Trump’s declaration that they are legal, although they violate International Law, the Fourth Geneva Convention, and various international resolutions.
Israeli warplanes at dawn Wednesday launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, with no reported casualties.
A reporter for the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) said that the dawn aerial attacks targeted a resistance site in the west of Khan Younis and an agricultural plot of land in the east of Shuja’iyya. video
Earlier after midnight, a warplane fired at least five missiles at the Ein Jalout site, which belongs to al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas, in the southwest of Khan Younis.
A spokesman for the Israeli occupation army claimed the air raids were carried out in response to the launch of two rockets from Gaza towards Israeli areas on Tuesday evening. video
A reporter for the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) said that the dawn aerial attacks targeted a resistance site in the west of Khan Younis and an agricultural plot of land in the east of Shuja’iyya. video
Earlier after midnight, a warplane fired at least five missiles at the Ein Jalout site, which belongs to al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas, in the southwest of Khan Younis.
A spokesman for the Israeli occupation army claimed the air raids were carried out in response to the launch of two rockets from Gaza towards Israeli areas on Tuesday evening. video
26 nov 2019
Hebrew channel 2 reported, on Tuesday, that the Israeli army was preparing for the day of Palestinian anger, in protest against the US decision on settlements in the West Bank, Alray reported.
The Israeli source revealed that there were fears among the Israeli security forces, of killing Palestinian protestors by mistake, which would lead to an escalation in the West Bank.
It added that the leadership of the Israeli army decided to appoint a senior officer at the head of each group, and ordered soldiers not to fire live ammunition, unless under the order of the officer.
It noted that the Israeli security system did not want any escalation with the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, and it hoped that the demonstrations on the day of rage would be limited.
Palestinians protested throughout the West Bank, on Tuesday, in response to the US statements regarding illegal settlements.
The Israeli source revealed that there were fears among the Israeli security forces, of killing Palestinian protestors by mistake, which would lead to an escalation in the West Bank.
It added that the leadership of the Israeli army decided to appoint a senior officer at the head of each group, and ordered soldiers not to fire live ammunition, unless under the order of the officer.
It noted that the Israeli security system did not want any escalation with the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, and it hoped that the demonstrations on the day of rage would be limited.
Palestinians protested throughout the West Bank, on Tuesday, in response to the US statements regarding illegal settlements.
Heeding calls by political factions, mainly Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fateh movement, thousands of Palestinians have rallied in several West Bank city centers to protest the latest American declaration on settlements, which considered them not inconsistent with international law.
Rallies were held in Ramallah, Nablus, Tulkarem, Bethlehem, and Hebron, during which political leaders spoke to the crowds about the impact of the US decision on the ground, and promising to fight this declaration at the local and international levels.
Following the rallies, dozens of people marched to Israeli army checkpoints at the entrances to the cities where they faced Israeli soldiers, according to witnesses. video video
Violent confrontations were reported at the northern entrance to Ramallah and Al-Bireh city, after Israeli soldiers showered dozens of people, there, with teargas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets. Medical sources said one person was shot in the leg by a live bullet and rushed to hospital in Ramallah. video
Several suffocation cases were reported but treated on location. video
At Bethlehem’s northern entrance, soldiers fired teargas at the protesters, causing suffocation cases but no serious injuries.
Similar scenarios were reported to the north of Hebron and at the city’s contact points in the old town. Two people were reportedly lightly injured by rubber-coated bullets.
Palestinians also burnt tires and threw rocks at soldiers manning metal gates at the separation barrier in Qalqilia, in the north of the West Bank.
The Israeli army sent reinforcements into the West Bank today, in anticipation of outbreak of clashes as part of the activities, WAFA correspondence reported.
Rallies were held in Ramallah, Nablus, Tulkarem, Bethlehem, and Hebron, during which political leaders spoke to the crowds about the impact of the US decision on the ground, and promising to fight this declaration at the local and international levels.
Following the rallies, dozens of people marched to Israeli army checkpoints at the entrances to the cities where they faced Israeli soldiers, according to witnesses. video video
Violent confrontations were reported at the northern entrance to Ramallah and Al-Bireh city, after Israeli soldiers showered dozens of people, there, with teargas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets. Medical sources said one person was shot in the leg by a live bullet and rushed to hospital in Ramallah. video
Several suffocation cases were reported but treated on location. video
At Bethlehem’s northern entrance, soldiers fired teargas at the protesters, causing suffocation cases but no serious injuries.
Similar scenarios were reported to the north of Hebron and at the city’s contact points in the old town. Two people were reportedly lightly injured by rubber-coated bullets.
Palestinians also burnt tires and threw rocks at soldiers manning metal gates at the separation barrier in Qalqilia, in the north of the West Bank.
The Israeli army sent reinforcements into the West Bank today, in anticipation of outbreak of clashes as part of the activities, WAFA correspondence reported.
Members of a Palestinian family suffered injuries when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Monday night attacked their home in Hizma town, east of Jerusalem.
The incident happened when Israeli soldiers chased a group of youths in Martyr Mohamed Kanaan neighborhood in the central area of the town and showered a house belonging to the family of Kanaan with tear gas grenades.
Consequently, all members of the family, including an infant, suffered from their exposure to tear gas, which spread inside the house.
The infant, who is under one year of age, was rushed to a nearby medical center.
The IOF recently intensified its raids on Hizma town and its environs and set up makeshift checkpoints at its main entrances.
The incident happened when Israeli soldiers chased a group of youths in Martyr Mohamed Kanaan neighborhood in the central area of the town and showered a house belonging to the family of Kanaan with tear gas grenades.
Consequently, all members of the family, including an infant, suffered from their exposure to tear gas, which spread inside the house.
The infant, who is under one year of age, was rushed to a nearby medical center.
The IOF recently intensified its raids on Hizma town and its environs and set up makeshift checkpoints at its main entrances.