12 feb 2018
Israeli police closed on Sunday evening all entrances leading to Hazma town, east of occupied Jerusalem, severely restricting access to and from the Palestinian village.
Police forces stationed nearby and allowed no one to enter or exit the village, but those holding blue ID cards.
The Israeli restrictions came in response to stone-throwing along a nearby road, Israeli forces claimed.
Police forces stationed nearby and allowed no one to enter or exit the village, but those holding blue ID cards.
The Israeli restrictions came in response to stone-throwing along a nearby road, Israeli forces claimed.
11 feb 2018
Violent clashes broke out on Sunday evening between Palestinian citizens and the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in Beita town to the southeast of Nablus.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that about ten IOF jeeps accompanied by a military bulldozer stormed Bir Qouza area near Beita's main entrance and prevented Palestinian citizens from leaving or entering the town.
The IOF claimed that a Molotov cocktail was earlier thrown at a settler vehicle near the town.
A large number of military vehicles and infantry soldiers later raided Beita amid heavy firing of live bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters.
The sources added that clashes erupted in several neighborhoods in the town after citizens took to the streets to confront the IOF raid.
The IOF soldiers broke into a fuel station at Beita's entrance and confiscated its surveillance cameras' records.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that about ten IOF jeeps accompanied by a military bulldozer stormed Bir Qouza area near Beita's main entrance and prevented Palestinian citizens from leaving or entering the town.
The IOF claimed that a Molotov cocktail was earlier thrown at a settler vehicle near the town.
A large number of military vehicles and infantry soldiers later raided Beita amid heavy firing of live bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters.
The sources added that clashes erupted in several neighborhoods in the town after citizens took to the streets to confront the IOF raid.
The IOF soldiers broke into a fuel station at Beita's entrance and confiscated its surveillance cameras' records.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Sunday raided several homes and kidnapped about 12 Palestinian citizens, including a woman, during campaigns in different West Bank areas.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that a large number of Israeli troops stormed different areas of Nablus city, raided homes and kidnapped five Palestinians, including a married woman.
The detainees were identified as Mohamed al-Asi, Udai al-Asi, Ali Salhab, Jihad Marish and the wife of Mohamed Marish.
In Tulkarem, the IOF stormed Anabta town and kidnapped two young men called Suhaib Nour and Abdul-Karim Barakat from their homes.
Two other citizens were reportedly taken prisoners during IOF campaigns in Bethlehem city and Tayasir town east of Tubas city.
In a separate incident, local sources told the PIC that gunmen opened fire at an Israeli military checkpoint near Tulkarem, which is locally known as Sa’ir barrier.
They added that the IOF launched a large-scale manhunt for the attackers.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that a large number of Israeli troops stormed different areas of Nablus city, raided homes and kidnapped five Palestinians, including a married woman.
The detainees were identified as Mohamed al-Asi, Udai al-Asi, Ali Salhab, Jihad Marish and the wife of Mohamed Marish.
In Tulkarem, the IOF stormed Anabta town and kidnapped two young men called Suhaib Nour and Abdul-Karim Barakat from their homes.
Two other citizens were reportedly taken prisoners during IOF campaigns in Bethlehem city and Tayasir town east of Tubas city.
In a separate incident, local sources told the PIC that gunmen opened fire at an Israeli military checkpoint near Tulkarem, which is locally known as Sa’ir barrier.
They added that the IOF launched a large-scale manhunt for the attackers.
A Palestinian young man on Saturday evening threw a Molotov cocktail at an Israeli military post north of al-Khalil city, south of the occupied West Bank, according to Maariv newspaper.
Following the attack, the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the areas of Ras al-Jura and Halhul Bridge, and set up a makeshift checkpoint at the entrance to Halhul city near the Bridge.
According to local sources, the IOF checkpoint obstructed the movement of Palestinian vehicles and citizens and caused traffic jams on both sides of the road.
IOF troops also stormed Halhul city and deployed themselves near a police station before they engaged in skirmishes with local young men, who hurled stones at them.
Following the attack, the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the areas of Ras al-Jura and Halhul Bridge, and set up a makeshift checkpoint at the entrance to Halhul city near the Bridge.
According to local sources, the IOF checkpoint obstructed the movement of Palestinian vehicles and citizens and caused traffic jams on both sides of the road.
IOF troops also stormed Halhul city and deployed themselves near a police station before they engaged in skirmishes with local young men, who hurled stones at them.
10 feb 2018
Israeli Walla news website claimed that Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Saturday arrested a Palestinian youth at the entrance to al-Ibrahimi Mosque in al-Khalil city after allegedly finding a knife in his possession.
Every now and then, the IOF announces the arrest of Palestinians after alleged possession of knives to be used in anti-occupation stabbing attacks.
Every now and then, the IOF announces the arrest of Palestinians after alleged possession of knives to be used in anti-occupation stabbing attacks.
The Old City of al-Khalil has been seeing since last night Friday a heavy Israeli military and security presence in its neighborhoods in search for a Palestinian young man accused of detonating an explosive device at a checkpoint.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) intensified their presence around the Ibrahimi Mosque and along the way to Baba az-Zawiya area.
They said that the IOF raided Palestinian homes and intercepted cars on the streets for security check, adding that the campaign was launched after a young man threw a homemade bomb at Abul-Rish checkpoint near the Ibrahimi Mosque.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) intensified their presence around the Ibrahimi Mosque and along the way to Baba az-Zawiya area.
They said that the IOF raided Palestinian homes and intercepted cars on the streets for security check, adding that the campaign was launched after a young man threw a homemade bomb at Abul-Rish checkpoint near the Ibrahimi Mosque.
9 feb 2018
Israeli soldiers abducted, Friday, three Palestinians, including two siblings, from Rommana village, west of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, while working on their lands.
The Jenin office of the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) said the soldiers invaded Palestinian lands near Salem military roadblock and abducted the three young men while working on their lands.
The PPS said dozens of soldiers invaded the agricultural lands, and abducted Tareq Sobhi Sbeihat, and his brother Hani, in addition to their cousin Sobhi Emad Sbeihat.
The three were cuffed and blindfolded, before the soldiers took them to Salem military base.
In related news, the soldiers abducted a Palestinian teen near Ni’lin village, west of Ramallah, reportedly after he “attempted to stab them,” at the roadblock leading to an illegal colony, built on the villagers’ lands.
The Jenin office of the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) said the soldiers invaded Palestinian lands near Salem military roadblock and abducted the three young men while working on their lands.
The PPS said dozens of soldiers invaded the agricultural lands, and abducted Tareq Sobhi Sbeihat, and his brother Hani, in addition to their cousin Sobhi Emad Sbeihat.
The three were cuffed and blindfolded, before the soldiers took them to Salem military base.
In related news, the soldiers abducted a Palestinian teen near Ni’lin village, west of Ramallah, reportedly after he “attempted to stab them,” at the roadblock leading to an illegal colony, built on the villagers’ lands.
8 feb 2018
The Israeli occupation army on Thursday evening claimed that two projected anti-occupation stabbing attacks were thwarted in the southern West Bank province of al-Khalil.
According to Israel’s Channel 7, a Palestinian carrying a knife planned to stab Israeli soldiers deployed near the Fawar refugee camp, in al-Khalil, before he was nabbed and arrested. No injuries were reported in the alleged stabbing attempt.
In a separate incident, Israeli military sources said another Palestinian attempted to knife Israeli settlers near al-Khalil’s northern town of Halhul. Israeli soldiers immediately opened fire in the air to terrorize the alleged anti-occupation attacker.
The same sources added that the Palestinian stabber fled the scene right away.
According to Israel’s Channel 7, a Palestinian carrying a knife planned to stab Israeli soldiers deployed near the Fawar refugee camp, in al-Khalil, before he was nabbed and arrested. No injuries were reported in the alleged stabbing attempt.
In a separate incident, Israeli military sources said another Palestinian attempted to knife Israeli settlers near al-Khalil’s northern town of Halhul. Israeli soldiers immediately opened fire in the air to terrorize the alleged anti-occupation attacker.
The same sources added that the Palestinian stabber fled the scene right away.
Responding to statement by U.S. Ambassador David Friedman, the official Palestinian Presidency spokesperson, Nabil Abu Rodeina, said Tuesday that the ongoing illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine is the root cause of all violence in the region, and denounced the American stances that destroy all chances of real peace.
Abu Rodeina stated that Israel’s insistence on keeping its illegal occupation, violations and apartheid colonialist policies, are the root cause of all violence in the entire region.
He added that the only way to end the conflict and achieve peace in the region is to end the ongoing illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine, by implementing all related United Nations and Security Council resolutions that call for ending this and establishing an independent Palestinian state.
His statements came in response to the American Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman, who accused the Palestinian leadership of praising attacks against Israel, including the latest stabbing Itamar illegal Israeli colony, in the occupied West Bank.
Abu Rodeina said that, instead of trying to create a positive atmosphere that could enable the resumption of real peace talks, Friedman is seeking further tension, and is attempting to bring more violence to the region.
“Such statements are unbecoming of an Ambassador; they are complete flawed and aim at creating more tension,” he said, “The Palestinian leadership supports nonviolent resistance against the Israeli occupation, and never condones violence of any type. Friedman’s statements only lead to more harm and violence to the region.”
The Palestinian official also stated that real and comprehensive peace requires the full Israeli withdrawal from the occupied territories, the establishment of a viable, contagious Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, by implementing all related international resolutions.
Abu Rodeina stated that Israel’s insistence on keeping its illegal occupation, violations and apartheid colonialist policies, are the root cause of all violence in the entire region.
He added that the only way to end the conflict and achieve peace in the region is to end the ongoing illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine, by implementing all related United Nations and Security Council resolutions that call for ending this and establishing an independent Palestinian state.
His statements came in response to the American Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman, who accused the Palestinian leadership of praising attacks against Israel, including the latest stabbing Itamar illegal Israeli colony, in the occupied West Bank.
Abu Rodeina said that, instead of trying to create a positive atmosphere that could enable the resumption of real peace talks, Friedman is seeking further tension, and is attempting to bring more violence to the region.
“Such statements are unbecoming of an Ambassador; they are complete flawed and aim at creating more tension,” he said, “The Palestinian leadership supports nonviolent resistance against the Israeli occupation, and never condones violence of any type. Friedman’s statements only lead to more harm and violence to the region.”
The Palestinian official also stated that real and comprehensive peace requires the full Israeli withdrawal from the occupied territories, the establishment of a viable, contagious Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, by implementing all related international resolutions.
7 feb 2018
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Wednesday arrested a 14-year-old boy, Omar al-Shami, at the entrance to Salem military court to the north of Jenin.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that IOF soldiers closed Salem military court after arresting the minor and detained the people inside including the families of prisoners and the lawyers.
Israeli 0404 website claimed that IOF soldiers arrested the boy after finding a bomb in his possession. Explosives experts who were summoned to the site dismantled the bomb. No injuries were reported.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that IOF soldiers closed Salem military court after arresting the minor and detained the people inside including the families of prisoners and the lawyers.
Israeli 0404 website claimed that IOF soldiers arrested the boy after finding a bomb in his possession. Explosives experts who were summoned to the site dismantled the bomb. No injuries were reported.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Wednesday afternoon rounded up two Palestinian youths at Beit Enoun junction to the north of al-Khalil city after alleged car-ramming attack against IOF soldiers.
IOF troops assaulted the youths and arrested them at the pretext of attempting to run over Israeli soldiers stationed at the junction. However, eyewitnesses said that it was a mere accident.
North of al-Khalil areas have witnessed a state of alert in the wake of violent clashes that erupted in Halhoul town after the Israeli killing of Hamza Zamara. He was killed after an anti-occupation stabbing attack which was carried out at the entrance to Karmei Tzur settlement north of the city.
IOF troops assaulted the youths and arrested them at the pretext of attempting to run over Israeli soldiers stationed at the junction. However, eyewitnesses said that it was a mere accident.
North of al-Khalil areas have witnessed a state of alert in the wake of violent clashes that erupted in Halhoul town after the Israeli killing of Hamza Zamara. He was killed after an anti-occupation stabbing attack which was carried out at the entrance to Karmei Tzur settlement north of the city.
Hamza Yousef No’man Zama’ra 19
Israeli soldiers killed, on Wednesday morning, a young Palestinian man near Karmei Tzur illegal Israeli colony, which was built on Palestinian lands in Hebron, after he reportedly stabbed and lightly injured a guard. The soldiers later conducted invasions of nearby villages and violent searches and injured 29 Palestinians.
The Palestinian District Coordination Office (DCO) has confirmed to the Health Ministry that the slain Palestinian has been identified as Hamza Yousef No’man Zama’ra, 19, from Halhoul town, north of Hebron.
Israeli sources claimed that the Palestinian “very lightly wounded the guard in a stabbing attack in Karmie Tzur.” The wounded Israeli guard was identified as Boris Balbrava, 36, from Karmei Tzur colony.
They said that Zama’ra “arrived by car at the security post leading to the settlement, and attacked a guard directly after exiting the car,” and added that he stabbed a guard in his hand, causing very minor wounds, before another guard shot him dead.
Following the incident, dozens of soldiers arrived at the scene, and initiated an extensive search campaign, reportedly to locate “possible accomplices.”
The soldiers later invaded Hamza’s home, and violently searched it, before interrogating his family and abducting his father. They released the father later, and summoned two of his sons for interrogation in the Etzion military base, north of Hebron.
Following Hamza’s death, dozens of Palestinian protested in Halhoul, before the soldiers attacked them, and fired dozens of live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Medical sources in Hebron said the soldiers shot at least 29 Palestinians with live rounds and rubber-coated steel bullets and caused many to suffer the severe effects of teargas inhalation, in addition to assaulting three with clubs and batons.
It is worth mentioning that Hamza is a former political prisoner and has two brothers who are imprisoned by Israel.
He is the third Palestinian to be killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank, within 24 hours, after the soldiers killed Ahmad Jarrar, near Jenin, and Khaled Waleed Tayeh, in Nablus. Video Video
Israeli soldiers killed, on Wednesday morning, a young Palestinian man near Karmei Tzur illegal Israeli colony, which was built on Palestinian lands in Hebron, after he reportedly stabbed and lightly injured a guard. The soldiers later conducted invasions of nearby villages and violent searches and injured 29 Palestinians.
The Palestinian District Coordination Office (DCO) has confirmed to the Health Ministry that the slain Palestinian has been identified as Hamza Yousef No’man Zama’ra, 19, from Halhoul town, north of Hebron.
Israeli sources claimed that the Palestinian “very lightly wounded the guard in a stabbing attack in Karmie Tzur.” The wounded Israeli guard was identified as Boris Balbrava, 36, from Karmei Tzur colony.
They said that Zama’ra “arrived by car at the security post leading to the settlement, and attacked a guard directly after exiting the car,” and added that he stabbed a guard in his hand, causing very minor wounds, before another guard shot him dead.
Following the incident, dozens of soldiers arrived at the scene, and initiated an extensive search campaign, reportedly to locate “possible accomplices.”
The soldiers later invaded Hamza’s home, and violently searched it, before interrogating his family and abducting his father. They released the father later, and summoned two of his sons for interrogation in the Etzion military base, north of Hebron.
Following Hamza’s death, dozens of Palestinian protested in Halhoul, before the soldiers attacked them, and fired dozens of live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets and gas bombs.
Medical sources in Hebron said the soldiers shot at least 29 Palestinians with live rounds and rubber-coated steel bullets and caused many to suffer the severe effects of teargas inhalation, in addition to assaulting three with clubs and batons.
It is worth mentioning that Hamza is a former political prisoner and has two brothers who are imprisoned by Israel.
He is the third Palestinian to be killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank, within 24 hours, after the soldiers killed Ahmad Jarrar, near Jenin, and Khaled Waleed Tayeh, in Nablus. Video Video
31 jan 2018
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Wednesday evening apprehended a Palestinian driver at the entrance to al-Fuwwar refugee camp southwest of al-Khalil city after allegedly attempting to hit a group of IOF soldiers by his car.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that IOF troops assaulted the driver, Fayez Etbaish, by severe beating as he was reversing his car to avoid clashes that erupted in the area.
IOF soldiers, however, claimed that he was going to carry out a hit-and-run attack against one of the soldiers, the sources pointed out.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that IOF troops assaulted the driver, Fayez Etbaish, by severe beating as he was reversing his car to avoid clashes that erupted in the area.
IOF soldiers, however, claimed that he was going to carry out a hit-and-run attack against one of the soldiers, the sources pointed out.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Wednesday afternoon claimed foiling a stabbing attack near Negohot settlement southwest al-Khalil by arresting a Palestinian man holding a knife and a map of the area.
Israeli occupation army said that IOF soldiers apprehended a Palestinian suspect wearing a military-style jacket near the settlement, adding that a knife and a map of the settlement were found in his possession.
The detainee and the found items were transferred to Israeli investigation centers.
Israeli occupation army said that IOF soldiers apprehended a Palestinian suspect wearing a military-style jacket near the settlement, adding that a knife and a map of the settlement were found in his possession.
The detainee and the found items were transferred to Israeli investigation centers.
28 jan 2018
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested a Palestinian who had allegedly planned to carry out an attack in Itamar settlement, illegally built east of Nablus in the northern West Bank, Israeli media sources claimed.
0404 Hebrew website said that the unidentified man was wearing military uniform and holding military tools when he was arrested while attempting to infiltrate into the settlement.
A second suspect managed to flee the scene, the sources added.
After the incident, Israel's military set up roadblocks and deployed reinforcements to the area searching for the other suspect.
In recent days, tension has mounted across the occupied Palestinian territories following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision last week to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
0404 Hebrew website said that the unidentified man was wearing military uniform and holding military tools when he was arrested while attempting to infiltrate into the settlement.
A second suspect managed to flee the scene, the sources added.
After the incident, Israel's military set up roadblocks and deployed reinforcements to the area searching for the other suspect.
In recent days, tension has mounted across the occupied Palestinian territories following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision last week to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Anonymous gunmen, believed to be from the Palestinian resistance, opened fire on Saturday evening at an Israeli military vehicle near the entrance to Jaba' town to the south of Jenin city.
Hebrew sources said that the gunmen shot at the patrol from a speeding car yet no injuries were reported.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that the Israeli occupation forces were deployed in large numbers in Jaba' after a group of Palestinian resistance fighters attacked a military patrol on Nablus-Jenin road.
The Israeli occupation forces abruptly blocked the road leading to Araqah town to the west of Jenin, erected checkpoints and started to search Palestinian vehicles.
Tension has escalated in the West Bank and Gaza Strip following the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on 6th December, a move that has also stirred widespread international condemnation.
Hebrew sources said that the gunmen shot at the patrol from a speeding car yet no injuries were reported.
Local sources told the PIC reporter that the Israeli occupation forces were deployed in large numbers in Jaba' after a group of Palestinian resistance fighters attacked a military patrol on Nablus-Jenin road.
The Israeli occupation forces abruptly blocked the road leading to Araqah town to the west of Jenin, erected checkpoints and started to search Palestinian vehicles.
Tension has escalated in the West Bank and Gaza Strip following the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on 6th December, a move that has also stirred widespread international condemnation.
26 jan 2018
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) tightened military restrictions at the entrance to Fawar refugee camp south of al-Khalil following a Molotov cocktail attack at a military jeep.
Israeli media sources claimed that a group of Palestinian youths threw stones and Molotov cocktails at a passing Israeli jeep near al-Khalil.
No injuries were reported during the incident, according to the sources.
Following the attack, large military reinforcements came to the area.
Tension has been notably high across the occupied Palestinian territories after US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel. Hundreds of Palestinians were either injured or arrested since then.
Israeli media sources claimed that a group of Palestinian youths threw stones and Molotov cocktails at a passing Israeli jeep near al-Khalil.
No injuries were reported during the incident, according to the sources.
Following the attack, large military reinforcements came to the area.
Tension has been notably high across the occupied Palestinian territories after US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel. Hundreds of Palestinians were either injured or arrested since then.
25 jan 2018
Palestinian anti-occupation youth stoned on Wednesday Israeli settlers’ cars in al-Khalil’s town of Halhoul, south of the occupied West Bank.
A PIC news correspondent said dozens of Palestinian protesters attacked settlers’ cars parked near Karmi Tsur settlement, illegally built on Palestinian lands in the area, with stones and empty bottles.
The stone-attack reportedly comes in response to acts of violence and assaults carried out by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians and property in the area.
Heavily-armed Israeli patrols showed up in the area and attacked the Palestinian stone-throwers with live ammunition.
A PIC news correspondent said dozens of Palestinian protesters attacked settlers’ cars parked near Karmi Tsur settlement, illegally built on Palestinian lands in the area, with stones and empty bottles.
The stone-attack reportedly comes in response to acts of violence and assaults carried out by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians and property in the area.
Heavily-armed Israeli patrols showed up in the area and attacked the Palestinian stone-throwers with live ammunition.
