28 feb 2017
A group of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian citizens on Tuesday evening at the entrance of Huwara town in Nablus province and hurled stones at their vehicles.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that Israeli settlers assaulted Palestinian citizens and stoned their vehicles near the crossroad of the so-called Yitzhar settlement, which was built by force on Palestinian lands south of Nablus.
Motasem al-Ghazzawi from Awrata town said that he witnessed Israeli settlers throwing stones at two vehicles and smashing their windshields under the very eyes of Israeli soldiers.
Ghazzawi added that vehicles had to stop inside Huwara after Israeli settlers gathered at the northern entrance of the town.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that Israeli settlers assaulted Palestinian citizens and stoned their vehicles near the crossroad of the so-called Yitzhar settlement, which was built by force on Palestinian lands south of Nablus.
Motasem al-Ghazzawi from Awrata town said that he witnessed Israeli settlers throwing stones at two vehicles and smashing their windshields under the very eyes of Israeli soldiers.
Ghazzawi added that vehicles had to stop inside Huwara after Israeli settlers gathered at the northern entrance of the town.
A group of Israeli settlers closed Tuesday morning the western entrance to Nablus city to the north of occupied West Bank.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that settlers from Shavei Shomron illegal settlement gathered at the entrance of the city and started provoking local residents.
The settlers closed the entrance and prevented Palestinian vehicles' movement in both directions, the sources added.
Israeli occupation forces were, meanwhile, deployed in large numbers near the area, providing protection for the settlers.
Residents were forced to take alternative roads.
Eyewitnesses told the PIC reporter that settlers from Shavei Shomron illegal settlement gathered at the entrance of the city and started provoking local residents.
The settlers closed the entrance and prevented Palestinian vehicles' movement in both directions, the sources added.
Israeli occupation forces were, meanwhile, deployed in large numbers near the area, providing protection for the settlers.
Residents were forced to take alternative roads.
Israeli settlers from the illegal Havat Yair settlement Tuesday destroyed a water well used by Palestinian farmers in Deir Istiya town to the west of Salfit, for irrigation purposes, according to local sources.
Havat Yair settlement is one of the eight Israeli settlements illegally established on the hills overlooking Wadi Qana.
The local farmer Ahmed Khalil told the PIC reporter that Israeli settlers seek to forcibly displace the farmers from their lands and to take control over the Wadi.
In contrast to the stringent enforcement measures imposed on Palestinian farmers, Israeli authorities turn a blind eye to illegal activities by settlers in the nature reserve, such as massive construction, building roads, and discharging wastewater into the Wadi.
According to B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, “As the occupying force, Israel must protect the Palestinians in the West Bank. However, the Israeli authorities neglect to fulfill this responsibility and do not do enough to prevent Israeli civilians from attacking Palestinians, their property and their lands.”
“The undeclared policy of the Israeli authorities in response to these attacks is lenient and conciliatory. Perpetrators are rarely tried, and many cases are not investigated at all or are closed with no operative conclusions.”
Havat Yair settlement is one of the eight Israeli settlements illegally established on the hills overlooking Wadi Qana.
The local farmer Ahmed Khalil told the PIC reporter that Israeli settlers seek to forcibly displace the farmers from their lands and to take control over the Wadi.
In contrast to the stringent enforcement measures imposed on Palestinian farmers, Israeli authorities turn a blind eye to illegal activities by settlers in the nature reserve, such as massive construction, building roads, and discharging wastewater into the Wadi.
According to B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, “As the occupying force, Israel must protect the Palestinians in the West Bank. However, the Israeli authorities neglect to fulfill this responsibility and do not do enough to prevent Israeli civilians from attacking Palestinians, their property and their lands.”
“The undeclared policy of the Israeli authorities in response to these attacks is lenient and conciliatory. Perpetrators are rarely tried, and many cases are not investigated at all or are closed with no operative conclusions.”
27 feb 2017
101 Israeli settlers stormed the holy al-Aqsa Mosque on Monday as part of the morning break-in shift.
101 Israeli settlers, escorted by policemen and two intelligence officers, broke into al-Aqsa Mosque via al-Maghreba Gate and defiled its plazas.
Over the past couple of days, 267 Israeli settlers stormed al-Aqsa Mosque—the third holiest site in Islam.
Dozens more Israeli settlers are expected to flock to the site during the afternoon break-in shift.
101 Israeli settlers, escorted by policemen and two intelligence officers, broke into al-Aqsa Mosque via al-Maghreba Gate and defiled its plazas.
Over the past couple of days, 267 Israeli settlers stormed al-Aqsa Mosque—the third holiest site in Islam.
Dozens more Israeli settlers are expected to flock to the site during the afternoon break-in shift.
25 feb 2017
Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed overnight Hamad area east of Tubas to the north of occupied West Bank in total provocation to local residents.
Local sources told PIC correspondent that the setters broke into the area amid heavy protection of Israeli forces and started provoking the locals.
Israeli mobile houses were recently erected in the area as a prelude to take control over the area, the sources added.
Local sources told PIC correspondent that the setters broke into the area amid heavy protection of Israeli forces and started provoking the locals.
Israeli mobile houses were recently erected in the area as a prelude to take control over the area, the sources added.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Saturday stormed the new Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus city, with no reported arrests.
Eyewitnesses said that troops aboard military vehicles patrolled neighborhoods in the refugee camp and then withdrew, without raiding homes or making arrests.
In a separate incident last night, several jeeps boarded by armed Jewish settlers stormed and provocatively toured a Palestinian area located between the towns of Beit Dajan and Beit Furik east of Nablus.
Hours later, they withdrew from the area and drove towards the illegal settlements of Elon Moreh and Itamar.
Eyewitnesses said that troops aboard military vehicles patrolled neighborhoods in the refugee camp and then withdrew, without raiding homes or making arrests.
In a separate incident last night, several jeeps boarded by armed Jewish settlers stormed and provocatively toured a Palestinian area located between the towns of Beit Dajan and Beit Furik east of Nablus.
Hours later, they withdrew from the area and drove towards the illegal settlements of Elon Moreh and Itamar.
24 feb 2017
Jewish settlers under military protection have continued to bulldoze vast tracts of land in Wadi Qana area, west of Deir Istiya town in Salfit province, in order to build more housing units and infrastructures for their settlements.
Eyewitnesses told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the bulldozing activities were still taking place inside and outside the boundaries of Yakir settlement and Havat Yair outpost.
They added that Wadi Qana is exposed to escalating settlement expansion despite the fact that the Israeli occupation authority considers the area a natural reserve.
Farmers from Deir Istiya town always complain that the Israeli army does not allow them to cultivate their own lands in Wadi Qana at the pretext it is a natural reserve. However, it allows the construction of new housing units, roads and infrastructure for the setters there.
Eyewitnesses told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the bulldozing activities were still taking place inside and outside the boundaries of Yakir settlement and Havat Yair outpost.
They added that Wadi Qana is exposed to escalating settlement expansion despite the fact that the Israeli occupation authority considers the area a natural reserve.
Farmers from Deir Istiya town always complain that the Israeli army does not allow them to cultivate their own lands in Wadi Qana at the pretext it is a natural reserve. However, it allows the construction of new housing units, roads and infrastructure for the setters there.
23 feb 2017
75 Israeli settlers stormed Thursday morning al-Aqsa Mosque and carried out provocative tours throughout the compound, the Islamic Endowment Department said.
According to Quds Press, 35 Israeli settlers and 40 guides broke into the Mosque via al-Magharibeh gate under heavy police protection.
In the past month of January, 1,715 Israeli settlers stormed the holy shrine including 246 police officers in total provocation to Palestinian worshipers.
According to Quds Press, 35 Israeli settlers and 40 guides broke into the Mosque via al-Magharibeh gate under heavy police protection.
In the past month of January, 1,715 Israeli settlers stormed the holy shrine including 246 police officers in total provocation to Palestinian worshipers.
Hundreds of Israeli settlers stormed at daybreak Thursday Joseph’s Tomb, in eastern Nablus province, at the same time as Israeli soldiers rummaged into Palestinian homes in the area.
Buses carrying Israeli settlers flocked to Hawara checkpoint, south of Nablus, before they headed to Joseph’s Tomb via Beit Furik checkpoint.
The Israeli settlers performed sacrilegious rituals and yelled anti-Arab slogans, sparking tension in the area.
At the same time, Israeli army troops cordoned off Nablus’s eastern corners and have been deployed at the main entrance to Balata Camp.
The Israeli forces further wreaked havoc on civilian homes in Balata on claims that a military patrol was targeted with gunfire.
Palestinian vehicles driving in the area have also been stopped and inspected by the occupation soldiers in search for alleged weapons.
Violent clashes burst out between the Israeli troops and the Palestinian anti-occupation protesters. An Israeli soldier reportedly sustained wounds in the confrontations.
Meanwhile, the Israeli forces broke into Askar al-Jadid Camp and kidnapped two Palestinian youngsters.
Buses carrying Israeli settlers flocked to Hawara checkpoint, south of Nablus, before they headed to Joseph’s Tomb via Beit Furik checkpoint.
The Israeli settlers performed sacrilegious rituals and yelled anti-Arab slogans, sparking tension in the area.
At the same time, Israeli army troops cordoned off Nablus’s eastern corners and have been deployed at the main entrance to Balata Camp.
The Israeli forces further wreaked havoc on civilian homes in Balata on claims that a military patrol was targeted with gunfire.
Palestinian vehicles driving in the area have also been stopped and inspected by the occupation soldiers in search for alleged weapons.
Violent clashes burst out between the Israeli troops and the Palestinian anti-occupation protesters. An Israeli soldier reportedly sustained wounds in the confrontations.
Meanwhile, the Israeli forces broke into Askar al-Jadid Camp and kidnapped two Palestinian youngsters.
22 feb 2017
Dozens of Israeli settlers on Wednesday morning stormed the plazas of the holy al-Aqsa Mosque.
129 Israeli settlers, escorted by policemen, broke into the plazas of the holy al-Aqsa Mosque via the Maghareba Gate, as part of the morning break-in shift, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
98 settlers, among the 129 Israelis who stormed the site, were students of Jewish religious schools.
Dozens of other Israelis are expected to force their entry into the site in the afternoon shift, which starts at 12:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Jerusalem time.
1,715 Israeli settlers stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque in January, among whom 246 Israeli cops.
129 Israeli settlers, escorted by policemen, broke into the plazas of the holy al-Aqsa Mosque via the Maghareba Gate, as part of the morning break-in shift, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
98 settlers, among the 129 Israelis who stormed the site, were students of Jewish religious schools.
Dozens of other Israelis are expected to force their entry into the site in the afternoon shift, which starts at 12:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Jerusalem time.
1,715 Israeli settlers stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque in January, among whom 246 Israeli cops.
21 feb 2017
Nearly 102 Israeli settlers stormed Tuesday morning al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli police protection in flagrant provocation to the Palestinian worshipers.
Since the early morning hours, 45 settlers and 57 soldiers in their military uniforms broke into al-Aqsa via the Magharibeh gate.
Meanwhile, two Jerusalemite young women were detained at one of al-Aqsa’s gates and taken for investigation for unknown reasons.
Over the past week, 330 Israeli settlers and soldiers stormed al-Aqsa and carried out provocative tours.
Israeli settlers escalated their break-ins into al-Aqsa Mosque recently as part of the Israeli plan to divide the Mosque and to impose a fait accompli in the holy city.
Since the early morning hours, 45 settlers and 57 soldiers in their military uniforms broke into al-Aqsa via the Magharibeh gate.
Meanwhile, two Jerusalemite young women were detained at one of al-Aqsa’s gates and taken for investigation for unknown reasons.
Over the past week, 330 Israeli settlers and soldiers stormed al-Aqsa and carried out provocative tours.
Israeli settlers escalated their break-ins into al-Aqsa Mosque recently as part of the Israeli plan to divide the Mosque and to impose a fait accompli in the holy city.
20 feb 2017
Husni Jaber Daraj 58
A 58-year-old Palestinian civilian was pronounced dead on Monday morning after he was hit by an Israeli car near Mudi’in settlement outpost, in Ramallah.
Member of Kherbatha al-Misbah village council, Malik Abu Khalil, said Palestinian citizen Husni Jaber Daraj, aged 58, was killed in a car-ramming-attack by an Israeli settler on his way to his workplace in 1948 Occupied Palestine (Israel).
The casualty was pronounced dead at daybreak, shortly after he passed through Road 443, leading to illegal Israeli settlement outposts.
The Israeli attacker fled the scene. At the same time, no Israeli cops showed up in the area to chase down the killer.
Several Palestinians were killed and others have had their limbs amputated in car-ramming attacks carried out by Israeli settlers residing across the occupied Palestinian territories.
A 58-year-old Palestinian civilian was pronounced dead on Monday morning after he was hit by an Israeli car near Mudi’in settlement outpost, in Ramallah.
Member of Kherbatha al-Misbah village council, Malik Abu Khalil, said Palestinian citizen Husni Jaber Daraj, aged 58, was killed in a car-ramming-attack by an Israeli settler on his way to his workplace in 1948 Occupied Palestine (Israel).
The casualty was pronounced dead at daybreak, shortly after he passed through Road 443, leading to illegal Israeli settlement outposts.
The Israeli attacker fled the scene. At the same time, no Israeli cops showed up in the area to chase down the killer.
Several Palestinians were killed and others have had their limbs amputated in car-ramming attacks carried out by Israeli settlers residing across the occupied Palestinian territories.