28 feb 2014
Protesters in Bilin marked the ninth anniversary of the popular struggle against the wall with a march through the central West Bank village on Friday that was violently dispersed by Israeli forces.
Israeli forces opened fire on marchers as they approached the wall as it passes near the village, injuring four protesters with rubber-coated metal bullets and detaining one.
During the march, protesters climbed the separation wall and raised Palestinian flags atop it.
Protest organizers said in a statement that nine years after first beginning their weekly marches to protest Israeli land confiscation, they were determined to continue.
They added that they would continue their weekly marches and their struggle against the occupation until the "liberation of all lands confiscated from the village and the liberation of the occupied Palestinian lands."
Marchers were joined by numerous political figures from major Palestinian political parties, as well as leaders and activists from the popular resistance movement from across the West Bank.
The protesters wounded during the march were identified as: Talha Abd al-Sattar, 22, hit by a rubber bullet in the thigh, Ahmad Abu Rahma, 20, hit by a rubber bullet in the back, Ashraf al-Khatib, 34, hit by a rubber bullet in the back, and Muhammad Nasser Burnat, 14, hit by a rubber bullet in the leg.
The detained individual was identified as Sameh Ataya.
Dozens of international and Israeli peace activists suffered from excessive tear gas inhalation during the march.
The march marked the ninth anniversary of the resistance movement in Bilin, which has been ongoing since February 2005.
Since then, weekly protests by residents have managed to force Israeli authorities to return 1200 dunams (300 acres) of their lands that had been confiscated by Israeli forces when they built the separation wall.
Since 2005, two local residents, Bassem Abu Rahma and Jawher Abu Rahma, have died as a result of injuries sustained by Israeli forces' attacks on the marches.
Additionally, organizers say around 1000 have been injured, and 200 detained.
Israel began building the separation wall in 2002, and the route has been the target of regular demonstrations by border towns whose land is cut off by its path. Israel has regularly confiscated large plots of Palestinian land in order to build the wall.
When the 435-mile barrier is complete, 85 percent of it will have been built inside the occupied West Bank.
In 2004 the International Court of Justice ruled that the separation wall was illegal and "tantamount to annexation."
Israeli forces opened fire on marchers as they approached the wall as it passes near the village, injuring four protesters with rubber-coated metal bullets and detaining one.
During the march, protesters climbed the separation wall and raised Palestinian flags atop it.
Protest organizers said in a statement that nine years after first beginning their weekly marches to protest Israeli land confiscation, they were determined to continue.
They added that they would continue their weekly marches and their struggle against the occupation until the "liberation of all lands confiscated from the village and the liberation of the occupied Palestinian lands."
Marchers were joined by numerous political figures from major Palestinian political parties, as well as leaders and activists from the popular resistance movement from across the West Bank.
The protesters wounded during the march were identified as: Talha Abd al-Sattar, 22, hit by a rubber bullet in the thigh, Ahmad Abu Rahma, 20, hit by a rubber bullet in the back, Ashraf al-Khatib, 34, hit by a rubber bullet in the back, and Muhammad Nasser Burnat, 14, hit by a rubber bullet in the leg.
The detained individual was identified as Sameh Ataya.
Dozens of international and Israeli peace activists suffered from excessive tear gas inhalation during the march.
The march marked the ninth anniversary of the resistance movement in Bilin, which has been ongoing since February 2005.
Since then, weekly protests by residents have managed to force Israeli authorities to return 1200 dunams (300 acres) of their lands that had been confiscated by Israeli forces when they built the separation wall.
Since 2005, two local residents, Bassem Abu Rahma and Jawher Abu Rahma, have died as a result of injuries sustained by Israeli forces' attacks on the marches.
Additionally, organizers say around 1000 have been injured, and 200 detained.
Israel began building the separation wall in 2002, and the route has been the target of regular demonstrations by border towns whose land is cut off by its path. Israel has regularly confiscated large plots of Palestinian land in order to build the wall.
When the 435-mile barrier is complete, 85 percent of it will have been built inside the occupied West Bank.
In 2004 the International Court of Justice ruled that the separation wall was illegal and "tantamount to annexation."
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Israeli forces detained four Palestinians in Jerusalem on Friday as clashes broke out throughout the city following the imposition of new restrictions on Palestinian worshipers at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
Two people were beaten and detained by undercover Israeli forces in the Ras al-Amoud neighborhood, while a man described as an "Israeli settler" opened fire at Palestinians from his car. The man reportedly fled the scene without being apprehended by Israeli security forces nearby. |
Israelis from Jewish settlements on the Mount of Olives near Ras al-Amoud threw stones at Palestinians and their cars as they passed on Friday as well.
Near the Old City's Damascus Gate, meanwhile, Israeli forces detained a Palestinian identified as Mohammad al-Rashq after they dispersed local youths and inspected their IDs.
In the area between Cotton Merchant's Gate and the Council Gate of the Al-Aqsa compound Israeli forces scuffled with youths, beating them with batons and spraying pepper spray. They detained one youth during the clashes.
Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said that three had been arrested in Ras al-Amoud after "rioted" after noon prayers. He added that two "petrol bombs" were also thrown at Israeli police units near Issawiya, but could not confirm any other incidents.
Near the Old City's Damascus Gate, meanwhile, Israeli forces detained a Palestinian identified as Mohammad al-Rashq after they dispersed local youths and inspected their IDs.
In the area between Cotton Merchant's Gate and the Council Gate of the Al-Aqsa compound Israeli forces scuffled with youths, beating them with batons and spraying pepper spray. They detained one youth during the clashes.
Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said that three had been arrested in Ras al-Amoud after "rioted" after noon prayers. He added that two "petrol bombs" were also thrown at Israeli police units near Issawiya, but could not confirm any other incidents.
IOF troops arrested on Friday, two Palestinians from Jaba' village south of Jenin, north of the West Bank.
Security sources said that Israeli forces raided the village of Jaba' and arrested Mu'een Ibrahim Hamamreh, 21, and Nizar Hamad Nayef Daisi, 20, after raiding their houses and rummaging with the contents.
Citizen arrested during raid south of Jenin
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed on Thursday night the town of Jaba, south of Jenin, where they arrested a citizen and transferred him to an unknown destination. Local sources stated that the IOF arrested 21-year-old Mu'in Hamamrah from his home in the town of Jaba, after storming it and assaulting its inhabitants.
The occupation soldiers have also been deployed in the town's streets and alleys for hours before they retreated at dawn Friday.
Separately, the Israeli authorities have recently handed to the citizen Adnan Sharabati notification to evacuate his house in the Old City of Jerusalem before the 23rd of March, claiming that the house is not protected.
Sharabati stressed that his family has been living in the house since 1930.
Security sources said that Israeli forces raided the village of Jaba' and arrested Mu'een Ibrahim Hamamreh, 21, and Nizar Hamad Nayef Daisi, 20, after raiding their houses and rummaging with the contents.
Citizen arrested during raid south of Jenin
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed on Thursday night the town of Jaba, south of Jenin, where they arrested a citizen and transferred him to an unknown destination. Local sources stated that the IOF arrested 21-year-old Mu'in Hamamrah from his home in the town of Jaba, after storming it and assaulting its inhabitants.
The occupation soldiers have also been deployed in the town's streets and alleys for hours before they retreated at dawn Friday.
Separately, the Israeli authorities have recently handed to the citizen Adnan Sharabati notification to evacuate his house in the Old City of Jerusalem before the 23rd of March, claiming that the house is not protected.
Sharabati stressed that his family has been living in the house since 1930.
27 feb 2014
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Palestinian Ministry of Detainees and Ex-detainees said that Israeli forces have arrested 10,000 Palestinians since the outbreak of second Intifada in September 2000.
On the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the second Intifada, also known as the Al-Aqsa Intifada, the ministry said in a report that Israel is holding 250 children in prisons and detention camps.
The Al-Aqsa Intifada broke out in September 28, 2000, following a visit by former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The ministry said that 90 percent of the children were arrested from their homes during arrest campaigns that the Israeli army usually carries after midnight. The ministry added that the majority of them were forced to sign confessions written in Hebrew.
According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and prisoner advocacy groups, there are currently thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, many of whom have been rounded up without charge or trial.
On this week's INfocus, we learn about the story of Palestinian prisoners currently held in Israeli jails and those who are learning to cope with life outside the Israeli prisons where they were held for some 20-30 years.
On the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the second Intifada, also known as the Al-Aqsa Intifada, the ministry said in a report that Israel is holding 250 children in prisons and detention camps.
The Al-Aqsa Intifada broke out in September 28, 2000, following a visit by former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The ministry said that 90 percent of the children were arrested from their homes during arrest campaigns that the Israeli army usually carries after midnight. The ministry added that the majority of them were forced to sign confessions written in Hebrew.
According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and prisoner advocacy groups, there are currently thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, many of whom have been rounded up without charge or trial.
On this week's INfocus, we learn about the story of Palestinian prisoners currently held in Israeli jails and those who are learning to cope with life outside the Israeli prisons where they were held for some 20-30 years.
The Magistrate court extended on Thursday the arrest of the paramedic Wisam Hammoudeh until Friday. The forces raided his house in the Old City of Jerusalem on Thursday early morning and searched it then arrested him and took him to Al-Qishleh police center.
Wisam’s brother, Dia’, said that the Israeli forces detained his brother in a room and body searched him while he was naked then took him to Al-Qishleh police center.
Dia’ pointed out that Wisam is sick and suffers from a disability in his leg and that he handed the medical reports of Wisam to one of the police officers.
In a related matter, the Magistrate court judge decided to release 19-year old Naji Akram Zghayyar without conditions; note that Naji was arrested last Tuesday after Al-Aqsa incidents.
Mohammad Mahmoud, Al-Dameer organization lawyer, said that the Intelligence release 25-year old Tarek Ziad Daoud Bkeirat from Sur Baher on Wednesday night without any conditions.
Tarek has been detained in the cells for 17 days and was presented to court four times as he was charged of membership in an organization.
The 13-year old Mohammad Salaymeh was also released on condition of house arrest for 5 days; note that he was arrested on Wednesday from his house in the neighbourhood of Wad Qaddoum in Silwan.
Wadi Hilweh Information Center was informed that the police arrested the young man Thaer Zghayyar on Thursday early morning hours.
Wisam’s brother, Dia’, said that the Israeli forces detained his brother in a room and body searched him while he was naked then took him to Al-Qishleh police center.
Dia’ pointed out that Wisam is sick and suffers from a disability in his leg and that he handed the medical reports of Wisam to one of the police officers.
In a related matter, the Magistrate court judge decided to release 19-year old Naji Akram Zghayyar without conditions; note that Naji was arrested last Tuesday after Al-Aqsa incidents.
Mohammad Mahmoud, Al-Dameer organization lawyer, said that the Intelligence release 25-year old Tarek Ziad Daoud Bkeirat from Sur Baher on Wednesday night without any conditions.
Tarek has been detained in the cells for 17 days and was presented to court four times as he was charged of membership in an organization.
The 13-year old Mohammad Salaymeh was also released on condition of house arrest for 5 days; note that he was arrested on Wednesday from his house in the neighbourhood of Wad Qaddoum in Silwan.
Wadi Hilweh Information Center was informed that the police arrested the young man Thaer Zghayyar on Thursday early morning hours.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stormed at dawn Thursday Yabad and Zibda villages south of Jenin. Three citizens were arrested and demolition notifications were distributed during the raid. Approximately 25 military vehicles raided Yabad town at 0100 am and arrested three young men, local sources said.
The sources pointed out that the occupation forces left a big mess in the houses and assaulted the residents.
On the other hand, IOF soldiers broke into Zibda town and handed over two citizens notifications to demolish two houses under construction under the pretext of being built in a military area.
The sources pointed out that the Israeli forces erected a checkpoint at the entrance to Yabad town and stopped vehicles carrying students.
Meanwhile, IOF served a demolition notification to a Palestinian to demolish his shed in al-Tawil area in Aqraba town south-east of Nablus for being established without a permit.
The shed covers an area of about 200 meters, and is located in area C under full Israeli control according to the Oslo Accords.
Al-Tawil area accomondates18 families, including 150 persons, and eight thousand head of cattle.
The sources pointed out that the occupation forces left a big mess in the houses and assaulted the residents.
On the other hand, IOF soldiers broke into Zibda town and handed over two citizens notifications to demolish two houses under construction under the pretext of being built in a military area.
The sources pointed out that the Israeli forces erected a checkpoint at the entrance to Yabad town and stopped vehicles carrying students.
Meanwhile, IOF served a demolition notification to a Palestinian to demolish his shed in al-Tawil area in Aqraba town south-east of Nablus for being established without a permit.
The shed covers an area of about 200 meters, and is located in area C under full Israeli control according to the Oslo Accords.
Al-Tawil area accomondates18 families, including 150 persons, and eight thousand head of cattle.
The District Court in occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday sentenced to prison two Jerusalemite boys after being convicted of throwing stones and empty bottles. Laith Al-Husseini, aged 14 and currently held in Hasharon prison, was sentenced to nine months, while 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Ramouz, who is detained in Megiddo, was sentenced to six months imprisonment.
Mohammed and Laith are both from the Shuafat refugee camp and were arrested on September 1, 2013.
Amjad Abu Assab, head of the Committee of Jerusalemite prisoners' families, said that the occupation is detaining 42 Jerusalemite children under the age of 18 in its jails, where they are exposed to the worst forms of torture and are deprived from their most basic rights.
Meanwhile, Tadhamun Foundation for Human Rights reported that the occupation military courts extended on Wednesday evening the detention of its director and detained employees for 5 days.
Journalist Abdul Rahman Awad said that the military court in Petah Tikva interrogation center extended for 5 days the detention of the director of Tadhamun Foundation lawyer Fares Abu Hassan, the lawyer for administrative detainees Osama Maqboul, the researcher at the Foundation Ahmed Beitawi and the secretary Nermin Salem.
He added that the District court in the city of Nazareth has also extended the arrest of lawyer at the foundation Mohammed Abed, from the city of Acre, for 8 days pending further investigation.
Awad pointed out that the occupation authority is still preventing the lawyer from visiting the detainees, and that the military censorship has been preventing the Israeli media from publishing any detail about the investigation file with the Tadhamun Foundation staff.
The occupation forces arrested the crew of Tadhamun Foundation for Human Rights during raids on their homes at dawn Tuesday.
The forces also stormed the headquarters of the foundation and confiscated computers and files of prisoners held in the Israeli jails.
Mohammed and Laith are both from the Shuafat refugee camp and were arrested on September 1, 2013.
Amjad Abu Assab, head of the Committee of Jerusalemite prisoners' families, said that the occupation is detaining 42 Jerusalemite children under the age of 18 in its jails, where they are exposed to the worst forms of torture and are deprived from their most basic rights.
Meanwhile, Tadhamun Foundation for Human Rights reported that the occupation military courts extended on Wednesday evening the detention of its director and detained employees for 5 days.
Journalist Abdul Rahman Awad said that the military court in Petah Tikva interrogation center extended for 5 days the detention of the director of Tadhamun Foundation lawyer Fares Abu Hassan, the lawyer for administrative detainees Osama Maqboul, the researcher at the Foundation Ahmed Beitawi and the secretary Nermin Salem.
He added that the District court in the city of Nazareth has also extended the arrest of lawyer at the foundation Mohammed Abed, from the city of Acre, for 8 days pending further investigation.
Awad pointed out that the occupation authority is still preventing the lawyer from visiting the detainees, and that the military censorship has been preventing the Israeli media from publishing any detail about the investigation file with the Tadhamun Foundation staff.
The occupation forces arrested the crew of Tadhamun Foundation for Human Rights during raids on their homes at dawn Tuesday.
The forces also stormed the headquarters of the foundation and confiscated computers and files of prisoners held in the Israeli jails.
Health condition of a group of Palestinian detainees has recently deteriorated due to Israeli prison administration's deliberate medical neglect policy, human rights sources revealed. In its press release issued on Wednesday, Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) stated that Shadi Dzmawi, held in Megiddo prison since his arrest on December 21, 2013, suffers from chronic neurological diseases due to being tortured in Israeli jails, in addition to leukemia.
According to the statement, the detainee Fares Saba'neh, 33, suffers from throat and lung cancer and constant pains all over his body; however Israeli authorities refused to provide him with the necessary treatment.
The detainee Khalil Musa, held in Negev prison, has undergone colon, stomach, and blood vessels surgeries during the last three years. Khalil has spent 10 years of his 20-year sentence.
The detainee Nabil Abu Eid, held in Ofer prison under administrative detention, suffers back pains and heart inflation.
Meanwhile, detainee Akram Fessissi continued his hunger strike for the 49th consecutive day protesting his administrative detention.
Family sources confirmed that Akram launched his hunger strike protesting his administrative detention and demanding his immediate release due to his health deterioration.
The administrative detention of Akram Fessissi, detained in 2012, has been recently renewed for three months.
According to the statement, the detainee Fares Saba'neh, 33, suffers from throat and lung cancer and constant pains all over his body; however Israeli authorities refused to provide him with the necessary treatment.
The detainee Khalil Musa, held in Negev prison, has undergone colon, stomach, and blood vessels surgeries during the last three years. Khalil has spent 10 years of his 20-year sentence.
The detainee Nabil Abu Eid, held in Ofer prison under administrative detention, suffers back pains and heart inflation.
Meanwhile, detainee Akram Fessissi continued his hunger strike for the 49th consecutive day protesting his administrative detention.
Family sources confirmed that Akram launched his hunger strike protesting his administrative detention and demanding his immediate release due to his health deterioration.
The administrative detention of Akram Fessissi, detained in 2012, has been recently renewed for three months.
Releasing the fourth patch of Palestinian prisoners, which includes Palestinians from pre-1948 Palestine – occupied territories, considered a turning point in the future of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Maarive newspaper reported Thursday morning. The newspaper quoted from reliable source that the prisoners are scheduled to be released at the end of next March if the Palestinian Authority accepts to sign the framework agreement (Kerry’s plan).
Israeli PM Benyamin Netanyahu did not promise to release those prisoners, neither the American side agreed on such a vow , the sources said.
Netanyahu vowed to bring up the issue to the cabinet for voting, the newspaper said, adding that there are doubts about the Netanyahu’s ability to enlist the majority required to pass such resolution in the Israeli government because most of the Likud ministers declared they will oppose it.
It is believed that The Palestinian Authority insisted on the release of pr-1948 Palestinian prisoners . Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will cancel the talks in case Israel refused their release which is subjected to the consent of the two parties.
Israeli PM Benyamin Netanyahu did not promise to release those prisoners, neither the American side agreed on such a vow , the sources said.
Netanyahu vowed to bring up the issue to the cabinet for voting, the newspaper said, adding that there are doubts about the Netanyahu’s ability to enlist the majority required to pass such resolution in the Israeli government because most of the Likud ministers declared they will oppose it.
It is believed that The Palestinian Authority insisted on the release of pr-1948 Palestinian prisoners . Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will cancel the talks in case Israel refused their release which is subjected to the consent of the two parties.
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man on Thursday after opening fire on a property in Birzeit, locals said.
Muatazz Washaha, 24, was found dead inside the house following a stand-off between Israeli military forces which lasted several hours.
Witnesses said that the victim was hit in the head by an artillery shell.
Israeli forces were reportedly trying to arrest Muatazz' brother, Thaer, who was wanted for being an activist with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
During the dawn raid, Israeli forces stormed the house and detained Thaer's brother, Ramiz, and two other men. It is unclear whether Thaer was in the property at the time of the raid or if he managed to escape.
Palestinian firefighters rushed to the scene after the house caught fire as a result of Israeli artillery shelling.
Palestinian Authority Minister of Detainees, Issa Qaraqe, said Israeli troops raided Birzeit at around 3 a.m.
An Israeli army spokeswoman said that Israeli forces raided Birzeit to arrest a man suspected of "terror activity."
"After the suspect was called to turn himself in, he barricaded himself inside his house, effectively resisting arrest. Under the premise that he had weapons in his possession, the forces used different means to compete the arrest, including live fire."
The suspect was found dead in the property, she added.
Muatazz Washaha, 24, was found dead inside the house following a stand-off between Israeli military forces which lasted several hours.
Witnesses said that the victim was hit in the head by an artillery shell.
Israeli forces were reportedly trying to arrest Muatazz' brother, Thaer, who was wanted for being an activist with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
During the dawn raid, Israeli forces stormed the house and detained Thaer's brother, Ramiz, and two other men. It is unclear whether Thaer was in the property at the time of the raid or if he managed to escape.
Palestinian firefighters rushed to the scene after the house caught fire as a result of Israeli artillery shelling.
Palestinian Authority Minister of Detainees, Issa Qaraqe, said Israeli troops raided Birzeit at around 3 a.m.
An Israeli army spokeswoman said that Israeli forces raided Birzeit to arrest a man suspected of "terror activity."
"After the suspect was called to turn himself in, he barricaded himself inside his house, effectively resisting arrest. Under the premise that he had weapons in his possession, the forces used different means to compete the arrest, including live fire."
The suspect was found dead in the property, she added.
Israeli army arrested 15 people on Thursday in the districts of Hebron, Bethlehem, Jenin, Nablus, Ramallah, Salfit and Jerusalem, according to local and security sources. In Hebron, Israeli forces arrested nine-year-old Fayez Ziro and 13-year-old Mohammad Ziro and led them to an unknown destination. Army also arrested mentally disabled Ahmad Asluti, 19, near the settlement of Kiryat Arba to the east of Hebron.
Army also arrested two youths, 21 and 23, in the Arroub refugee camp to the north of Hebron and handed Khader Janazreh, 23, summon to appear before the Israeli intelligence. Janazreh was shot and injured with a live bullet during confrontations that erupted in the camp almost three weeks ago.
Meanwhile in Bethlehem, Israeli forces arrested a 21-year-old at a military checkpoint near the settlement of Beitar Illit while he was on his way home.
Army forces also arrested three other youths, 21, 22 and 26, from the town of Ya’bad to the west of Jenin after raiding and searching their houses.
Forces also handed notices to stop the construction work on two houses in the nearby village of Zabda under the pretext that they fall under Area C, under full Israeli control.
However in Nablus area forces arrested two Palestinians ages 17 and 21 after searching several houses.
Forces also rounded up 16 youths after raiding their homes in the village of Usrin and led them to Za’tara (Tappuah) military checkpoint to the south of Nablus. They were later released after being detained for hours at the checkpoint.
Meanwhile in Ramallah district, Activist Saleh Tamimi, a leader of the People’s Resistance Movement, said army stormed the village of Nabi Saleh in the early morning hours and arrested Fadel Tamimi, 50, after searching and tampering with the contents of his home, leading to confrontations.
Soldiers fired tear gas toward the residents to disperse them, causing several suffocation cases among them.
In Jerusalem, police raided the house of paramedic Wesam Hammoudah, 35, in the old city, and strip-searched him before arresting him. He was led to a nearby police station.
Army also stormed the village of Marda near Salfit, raided several houses and arrested two youngsters aged 19.
Another youth, 22, was arrested in the nearby village of Kafr Eddeek after refusing a full-body pat down.
Army also arrested two youths, 21 and 23, in the Arroub refugee camp to the north of Hebron and handed Khader Janazreh, 23, summon to appear before the Israeli intelligence. Janazreh was shot and injured with a live bullet during confrontations that erupted in the camp almost three weeks ago.
Meanwhile in Bethlehem, Israeli forces arrested a 21-year-old at a military checkpoint near the settlement of Beitar Illit while he was on his way home.
Army forces also arrested three other youths, 21, 22 and 26, from the town of Ya’bad to the west of Jenin after raiding and searching their houses.
Forces also handed notices to stop the construction work on two houses in the nearby village of Zabda under the pretext that they fall under Area C, under full Israeli control.
However in Nablus area forces arrested two Palestinians ages 17 and 21 after searching several houses.
Forces also rounded up 16 youths after raiding their homes in the village of Usrin and led them to Za’tara (Tappuah) military checkpoint to the south of Nablus. They were later released after being detained for hours at the checkpoint.
Meanwhile in Ramallah district, Activist Saleh Tamimi, a leader of the People’s Resistance Movement, said army stormed the village of Nabi Saleh in the early morning hours and arrested Fadel Tamimi, 50, after searching and tampering with the contents of his home, leading to confrontations.
Soldiers fired tear gas toward the residents to disperse them, causing several suffocation cases among them.
In Jerusalem, police raided the house of paramedic Wesam Hammoudah, 35, in the old city, and strip-searched him before arresting him. He was led to a nearby police station.
Army also stormed the village of Marda near Salfit, raided several houses and arrested two youngsters aged 19.
Another youth, 22, was arrested in the nearby village of Kafr Eddeek after refusing a full-body pat down.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) raided on Thursday, the village of Nabi Saleh in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate in the central West Bank and arrested Fadel al-Tamimi, 54, an activist in the popular resistance committees, Tamimi Press said in a press release.
Around 1:30 a.m. five military jeeps stormed the village, broke into the house of activist Fadel Al-Tamimi, searched it and brutally intimidated his family members. The IOF arrested Fadel and took him to an unknown destination.
Clashes then erupted in response to the continuous intimidation actions that the IOF carries out in Nabi Saleh and in other villages such as: arrests, night raids and repeated attacks. The Palestinian youth rushed into the streets and started throwing stones at the jeeps, while the Israeli forces fired stun grenades before withdrawing from the village.
Witnesses said that the IOF also stormed Deir Nidam village near Nabi Saleh at the same time and threw sound bombs in the streets. The IOF arrested 18 years old Tamim Ahmad Al-Tamimi from Deir Nidam.
Lately, Nabi Saleh is witnessing continuous turmoils and daily clashes between the two sides due to the gas drilling on the village's land. In addition to, a group of settlers from Halamish settlement attempted to broke into the village but withdrew when they saw the Palestinians gathering to push them back.
These actions are all aimed to intimidate the residents in the Nabi Saleh village which, however, the village's residents will continue to stand steadfast and protect their village.
Clashes in Nabi Saleh as Israeli forces detain 54-year-old man
Clashes erupted on Thursday morning after Israeli forces stormed the village of Nabi Saleh north of Ramallah in order to detain a 54-year-old Palestinian man.
Locals told Ma'an that Israeli troops raided the village and ransacked the home of Fadil Tamimi, 54, "brutally assaulting his family members" before detaining him.
As a result, fierce clashes broke out between soldiers and angry villagers, who "showered" Israeli military vehicles with stones. The soldiers deployed in the streets as a result, firing stun grenades and tear gas canisters at the protesters.
Separately, Israeli forces also stormed the nearby village of Deir Nitham, firing stun grenades in the streets.
Neither the Israeli military nor the police had any information on the raids.
Around 1:30 a.m. five military jeeps stormed the village, broke into the house of activist Fadel Al-Tamimi, searched it and brutally intimidated his family members. The IOF arrested Fadel and took him to an unknown destination.
Clashes then erupted in response to the continuous intimidation actions that the IOF carries out in Nabi Saleh and in other villages such as: arrests, night raids and repeated attacks. The Palestinian youth rushed into the streets and started throwing stones at the jeeps, while the Israeli forces fired stun grenades before withdrawing from the village.
Witnesses said that the IOF also stormed Deir Nidam village near Nabi Saleh at the same time and threw sound bombs in the streets. The IOF arrested 18 years old Tamim Ahmad Al-Tamimi from Deir Nidam.
Lately, Nabi Saleh is witnessing continuous turmoils and daily clashes between the two sides due to the gas drilling on the village's land. In addition to, a group of settlers from Halamish settlement attempted to broke into the village but withdrew when they saw the Palestinians gathering to push them back.
These actions are all aimed to intimidate the residents in the Nabi Saleh village which, however, the village's residents will continue to stand steadfast and protect their village.
Clashes in Nabi Saleh as Israeli forces detain 54-year-old man
Clashes erupted on Thursday morning after Israeli forces stormed the village of Nabi Saleh north of Ramallah in order to detain a 54-year-old Palestinian man.
Locals told Ma'an that Israeli troops raided the village and ransacked the home of Fadil Tamimi, 54, "brutally assaulting his family members" before detaining him.
As a result, fierce clashes broke out between soldiers and angry villagers, who "showered" Israeli military vehicles with stones. The soldiers deployed in the streets as a result, firing stun grenades and tear gas canisters at the protesters.
Separately, Israeli forces also stormed the nearby village of Deir Nitham, firing stun grenades in the streets.
Neither the Israeli military nor the police had any information on the raids.
26 feb 2014
The Israeli Magistrate court extended on Wednesday the arrest of 6 Jerusalemites and released two others.
Mohammad Mahmoud, Al-Dameer organization lawyer, said that the Magistrate court judge extended the arrest of 13-year old Mohammad Salaymeh until Thursday, 14-year old Mouath Salaymeh and 16-year old Ahmad Salaymeh until Sunday.
The lawyer explained that the Israeli forces arrested the minors after raiding their houses in the neighbourhood of Wad Qaddoum in Silwan on Wednesday early morning hours on charges of throwing stones in Silwan during the month of February.
He pointed out that the three minors were interrogated in “Room number 4” at Al-Maskobyeh and the police did not allow their parents to attend the interrogation; note that Ahmad’s father had just underwent an open-heart surgery and is in critical medical condition.
The lawyer added that the judge released on Wednesday Daoud and Islam Al-A’war on conditions of paying a financial bail of 300 NIS and house arrest for 5 days.
In a related matter, the Magistrate court judge extended the arrest of 17-year old Yazan Jubran and 19-year old Naji Zghayyar until Thursday; note that they were arrested in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The judge also decided to release the child Raed Jada’ from Tulkarem on condition of a Jerusalemite’s bail but the prosecution refused and decided to appeal the decision in the District court; the child who was arrested on 07/02/2014 was taken back to Ofek prison.
On the other hand, the administration of Beer Sheva prison released on Wednesday Dia’ Hammoudeh from the Old City of Jerusalem after completing his 3-month sentence; note that he is also sentenced to two years of suspended probation.
Mohammad Mahmoud, Al-Dameer organization lawyer, said that the Magistrate court judge extended the arrest of 13-year old Mohammad Salaymeh until Thursday, 14-year old Mouath Salaymeh and 16-year old Ahmad Salaymeh until Sunday.
The lawyer explained that the Israeli forces arrested the minors after raiding their houses in the neighbourhood of Wad Qaddoum in Silwan on Wednesday early morning hours on charges of throwing stones in Silwan during the month of February.
He pointed out that the three minors were interrogated in “Room number 4” at Al-Maskobyeh and the police did not allow their parents to attend the interrogation; note that Ahmad’s father had just underwent an open-heart surgery and is in critical medical condition.
The lawyer added that the judge released on Wednesday Daoud and Islam Al-A’war on conditions of paying a financial bail of 300 NIS and house arrest for 5 days.
In a related matter, the Magistrate court judge extended the arrest of 17-year old Yazan Jubran and 19-year old Naji Zghayyar until Thursday; note that they were arrested in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The judge also decided to release the child Raed Jada’ from Tulkarem on condition of a Jerusalemite’s bail but the prosecution refused and decided to appeal the decision in the District court; the child who was arrested on 07/02/2014 was taken back to Ofek prison.
On the other hand, the administration of Beer Sheva prison released on Wednesday Dia’ Hammoudeh from the Old City of Jerusalem after completing his 3-month sentence; note that he is also sentenced to two years of suspended probation.
Israeli forces released Tuesday Abu-Dis University student Awwab Mbarak, 20, who is son of Hamas MP Ahmad Mubarak. Palestine Detainees Studies Center reported that Mbarak, who is a student of Faculty of Law at Abu-Dis University, was arrested on August 4, 2013 and was being exposed to psychological and physical torture 20 hours a day by Israeli interrogators.
"Detainee Mbarak was prevented from performing prayers and thus pushed to do it shackled to a chair,” the center said, adding that he was also exposed to a conditioner’s cold air for long hours that caused him pains in his joints and bones.
The center pointed out that after Israeli interrogators failed to extract information from Awwab, they sentenced him to six months of imprisonment.
"Detainee Mbarak was prevented from performing prayers and thus pushed to do it shackled to a chair,” the center said, adding that he was also exposed to a conditioner’s cold air for long hours that caused him pains in his joints and bones.
The center pointed out that after Israeli interrogators failed to extract information from Awwab, they sentenced him to six months of imprisonment.
Israeli forces on Wednesday arrested four people from Kherbat Al-Fakhet to the east of Yatta in Hebron district, according to Activist Rateb Al-Jubur, coordinator of the anti-settlement and wall campaign.
He said army arrested them while they were farming in their land, searched their cars and seized their harvest. They were led to an unknown destination.
He said army arrested them while they were farming in their land, searched their cars and seized their harvest. They were led to an unknown destination.
Israeli authorities placed a Palestinian teenager with mental health issues in solitary confinement after a failed suicide attempt in Israeli prison, the Palestinian ministry of prisoners' affairs said on Wednesday.
Ministry lawyer Hiba Masalha said that Muhammad al-Rajabi, 16, from Hebron attempted to commit suicide in his prison cell in Hasharon prison, but was rescued by his fellow prisoners at the last moment.
"His fellow prisoners rescued him at the last moment after they heard unusual sounds in his bathroom. They forced open the door and found that he has tied a rope around his neck and tried to hang himself," the lawyer said.
She added that Israeli prison guards handcuffed the teenager and took him to solitary confinement following his failed attempt, although he was brought back the next day.
The statement highlighted that al-Rajabi had been detained since Oct. 27, 2013 and that he was suffering from mental and psychological issues in prison.
Youths tell of torture in Israeli prisons
Separately, Masalha said she was told by several teenage prisoners that they were being tortured in Israeli jails.
Khalil Ameen Muhammad Abu Sanad, 17, from the Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan told Masalha how he was detained on Jan. 1, 2013 by undercover Israeli forces.
He said they "leaped upon me, beating me brutally," adding that an undercover agent punched him in the face, smashing his glasses. A piece of glass, he said, pierced his eye and caused bleeding while the agents continued to beat him with clubs and rifle butts.
Sanad added that he was then evacuated to Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem where he was treated before being taken to the Russian Compound detention center where he was interrogated for 27 days.
Another teenage prisoner, 17-year-old Anas Muhammad Ismail Abu Hilal, said he was detained from his home in Abu Dis on Aug. 11, 2013 at 3 a.m.
He told the lawyer that masked Israeli special agents in black uniform broke the main door and ransacked his family home. They then handcuffed his hands and dragged him out beating him with rifle butts and helmets. He sustained bruises in the head, face and other parts of his body.
Similarly, Ahmad Yousif Muhammad Abu Ghazi, 17, from al-Arrub refugee camp near Hebron said he had been detained since March 23, 2013. He told the ministry of prisoners' affairs' lawyer that Israeli troops broke into his family home at 3 a.m. before they blindfolded him and dragged him "brutally" to a military jeep, beating him until he fell to the ground.
A soldier, he added, attacked him with a rifle at his face breaking his nose. He was interrogated before he received any medical treatment to his bleeding nose. He was forced to stand still in the rain for long hours, according to his lawyer.
5,200 Palestinians were being held in Israeli jails as of Oct. 2013, according to the Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Prisoners' Affairs. Another 1,280 are in Israeli prisons for being inside Israel without permits.
Since 1967, more than 650,000 Palestinians have been detained by Israel, representing 20 percent of the total population and 40 percent of all males in the occupied territories.
Under international law, it is illegal to transfer prisoners outside of the occupied territory in which they are detained, and the families of Palestinian prisoners' face many obstacles in obtaining permits to see their imprisoned relatives.
Ministry lawyer Hiba Masalha said that Muhammad al-Rajabi, 16, from Hebron attempted to commit suicide in his prison cell in Hasharon prison, but was rescued by his fellow prisoners at the last moment.
"His fellow prisoners rescued him at the last moment after they heard unusual sounds in his bathroom. They forced open the door and found that he has tied a rope around his neck and tried to hang himself," the lawyer said.
She added that Israeli prison guards handcuffed the teenager and took him to solitary confinement following his failed attempt, although he was brought back the next day.
The statement highlighted that al-Rajabi had been detained since Oct. 27, 2013 and that he was suffering from mental and psychological issues in prison.
Youths tell of torture in Israeli prisons
Separately, Masalha said she was told by several teenage prisoners that they were being tortured in Israeli jails.
Khalil Ameen Muhammad Abu Sanad, 17, from the Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan told Masalha how he was detained on Jan. 1, 2013 by undercover Israeli forces.
He said they "leaped upon me, beating me brutally," adding that an undercover agent punched him in the face, smashing his glasses. A piece of glass, he said, pierced his eye and caused bleeding while the agents continued to beat him with clubs and rifle butts.
Sanad added that he was then evacuated to Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem where he was treated before being taken to the Russian Compound detention center where he was interrogated for 27 days.
Another teenage prisoner, 17-year-old Anas Muhammad Ismail Abu Hilal, said he was detained from his home in Abu Dis on Aug. 11, 2013 at 3 a.m.
He told the lawyer that masked Israeli special agents in black uniform broke the main door and ransacked his family home. They then handcuffed his hands and dragged him out beating him with rifle butts and helmets. He sustained bruises in the head, face and other parts of his body.
Similarly, Ahmad Yousif Muhammad Abu Ghazi, 17, from al-Arrub refugee camp near Hebron said he had been detained since March 23, 2013. He told the ministry of prisoners' affairs' lawyer that Israeli troops broke into his family home at 3 a.m. before they blindfolded him and dragged him "brutally" to a military jeep, beating him until he fell to the ground.
A soldier, he added, attacked him with a rifle at his face breaking his nose. He was interrogated before he received any medical treatment to his bleeding nose. He was forced to stand still in the rain for long hours, according to his lawyer.
5,200 Palestinians were being held in Israeli jails as of Oct. 2013, according to the Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Prisoners' Affairs. Another 1,280 are in Israeli prisons for being inside Israel without permits.
Since 1967, more than 650,000 Palestinians have been detained by Israel, representing 20 percent of the total population and 40 percent of all males in the occupied territories.
Under international law, it is illegal to transfer prisoners outside of the occupied territory in which they are detained, and the families of Palestinian prisoners' face many obstacles in obtaining permits to see their imprisoned relatives.
Israeli forces on Wednesday evening raided Nablus and arrested a student leader affiliated with Hamas, locals said.
Locals told Ma'an that Israeli army vehicles raided the northern West Bank city from the south at al-Toor area and from the east at al-Quds street and arrested Abd al-Rahman Hindiya, 26.
Hindiya was arrested from al-Baloor area and was taken to an unknown destination.
An Israeli military spokesman did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
The internationally recognized Palestinian territories of which the West Bank and East Jerusalem form a part have been occupied by the Israeli military since 1967.
Israeli special force kidnaps student
A special Israeli military force kidnapped Abdulrahman Hindiya, a student at the Najah University in Nablus and a leading member of its Islamic bloc. The PIC reporter said that the special force stormed Nablus city on Wednesday night and kidnapped Hindiya from his place of work before withdrawing under the protection of another army unit.
Hindiya, 26, was repeatedly arrested by Israel and the Palestinian Authority, which delayed his graduation from university for eight years. He joined the university in 2006.
Hindiya actively took part in anti-political arrest campaigns in the West Bank, which made him a target of detention on the part of the PA security apparatuses in addition to Israel.
Locals told Ma'an that Israeli army vehicles raided the northern West Bank city from the south at al-Toor area and from the east at al-Quds street and arrested Abd al-Rahman Hindiya, 26.
Hindiya was arrested from al-Baloor area and was taken to an unknown destination.
An Israeli military spokesman did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
The internationally recognized Palestinian territories of which the West Bank and East Jerusalem form a part have been occupied by the Israeli military since 1967.
Israeli special force kidnaps student
A special Israeli military force kidnapped Abdulrahman Hindiya, a student at the Najah University in Nablus and a leading member of its Islamic bloc. The PIC reporter said that the special force stormed Nablus city on Wednesday night and kidnapped Hindiya from his place of work before withdrawing under the protection of another army unit.
Hindiya, 26, was repeatedly arrested by Israel and the Palestinian Authority, which delayed his graduation from university for eight years. He joined the university in 2006.
Hindiya actively took part in anti-political arrest campaigns in the West Bank, which made him a target of detention on the part of the PA security apparatuses in addition to Israel.
Israeli occupation authorities transferred detained Palestinian MP Hatem Qufaisha to Soroka hospital on Tuesday after sudden deterioration in his health condition.
Um Anas, the MP’s wife, told the PIC reporter on Wednesday that her husband was suffering from hypertension, diabetes, and a slipped disc.
She said that Qufaisha, who is serving a six-month administrative detention, was in need of daily medical follow up due to his diseases.
The IOA arrested the MP about a year ago and held him in administrative custody, without trial or charge, and renewed his detention for three times.
Um Anas, the MP’s wife, told the PIC reporter on Wednesday that her husband was suffering from hypertension, diabetes, and a slipped disc.
She said that Qufaisha, who is serving a six-month administrative detention, was in need of daily medical follow up due to his diseases.
The IOA arrested the MP about a year ago and held him in administrative custody, without trial or charge, and renewed his detention for three times.
Israeli authorities have postponed the trial of Rasmiya Balawna, 53, from Tulkarem refugee camp, to March despite her health deterioration, family sources told Ahrar center. Family sources said that Balawna suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes, in addition to difficult psychological state due to the continued Israeli manipulation of her issue. Her trial was postponed more than four times.
For his part, director of the center Fouad Khuffash stated that Israeli authorities refused appeals to release the elderly female detainee despite her extreme difficult health condition.
Balawna, held in Hasharon prison, was arrested from on the 4th of February, 2014, after violently storming and searching her home. A large amount of money was confiscated by Israeli occupation forces during the raid.
For his part, director of the center Fouad Khuffash stated that Israeli authorities refused appeals to release the elderly female detainee despite her extreme difficult health condition.
Balawna, held in Hasharon prison, was arrested from on the 4th of February, 2014, after violently storming and searching her home. A large amount of money was confiscated by Israeli occupation forces during the raid.
Israeli Occupation Authorities (IOA) on Wednesday prevented lawyers from visiting Director of Tadamun Foundation for Human Rights Fares Abu Hassan and the foundation's staff members detained since dawn Tuesday. Ahrar center director, Fouad Khuffash, confirmed that the IOA prevented a group of lawyers from meeting with Abu Hassan, held in Petah Tikva interrogation center under strict security restrictions.
Khuffash described lawyer Abu Hassan's arrest as a direct targeting of Palestinian efforts in service of Palestinian political prisoners' issue.
He called on Lawyers and Journalists' Syndicates to intervene for the release of Tadamun Foundation's six staff members detained in Petah Tikva interrogation center.
For its part, Palestinian Media Forum strongly condemned the Israeli recent arrests targeting Fares Abu Hasan and journalist Ahmed Al-Beitawi after raiding their homes in Nablus.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) arrested on Tuesday 25th February 2014 the researcher at the foundation Ahmed Al-Beitawi after raiding his house and blowing up the door. The raid lasted for one hour during which IOF soldiers ransacked his house after which they searched his mother's house in the same neighborhood, destroying personal property.
IOF soldiers also raided the home of Fares Abu Hasan, the director of the organization, after blowing up the door of his house with explosives, destroying much of his personal property.
The Forum said that this Israeli arrest campaign aims to undermine efforts of people working in documenting and exposing the Israeli continued violations in order to blackout its crimes and terrorism.
On the other hand, the Forum condemned the Israeli serious escalation against Palestinian journalists, where 4 journalists were injured while exercising their profession in covering a protest march in Gaza.
The Forum's statement charged that Israeli forces fired live bullets and tear gas bombs at the protesters, which led to the injury of 4 journalists.
The Forum said that this Israeli escalation against journalists came as part of the Israeli authority's systematic policy to cover up its daily crimes and violations against the Palestinian people.
The Forum called on concerned parties and human rights organizations, particularly the Journalists' Syndicate, Reporters without Borders, and International and Arab Journalists Unions, to put an end to the Israeli violations and crimes against Palestinian journalists.
Khuffash described lawyer Abu Hassan's arrest as a direct targeting of Palestinian efforts in service of Palestinian political prisoners' issue.
He called on Lawyers and Journalists' Syndicates to intervene for the release of Tadamun Foundation's six staff members detained in Petah Tikva interrogation center.
For its part, Palestinian Media Forum strongly condemned the Israeli recent arrests targeting Fares Abu Hasan and journalist Ahmed Al-Beitawi after raiding their homes in Nablus.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) arrested on Tuesday 25th February 2014 the researcher at the foundation Ahmed Al-Beitawi after raiding his house and blowing up the door. The raid lasted for one hour during which IOF soldiers ransacked his house after which they searched his mother's house in the same neighborhood, destroying personal property.
IOF soldiers also raided the home of Fares Abu Hasan, the director of the organization, after blowing up the door of his house with explosives, destroying much of his personal property.
The Forum said that this Israeli arrest campaign aims to undermine efforts of people working in documenting and exposing the Israeli continued violations in order to blackout its crimes and terrorism.
On the other hand, the Forum condemned the Israeli serious escalation against Palestinian journalists, where 4 journalists were injured while exercising their profession in covering a protest march in Gaza.
The Forum's statement charged that Israeli forces fired live bullets and tear gas bombs at the protesters, which led to the injury of 4 journalists.
The Forum said that this Israeli escalation against journalists came as part of the Israeli authority's systematic policy to cover up its daily crimes and violations against the Palestinian people.
The Forum called on concerned parties and human rights organizations, particularly the Journalists' Syndicate, Reporters without Borders, and International and Arab Journalists Unions, to put an end to the Israeli violations and crimes against Palestinian journalists.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) arrested 14 Palestinian citizens from different areas in the West Bank. The IOF soldiers arrested ten citizens from Halhul, six of them were arrested last night after throwing a Molotov cocktail towards an army patrol, while the four others were arrested at dawn today in raids on their homes, and were transferred to an unknown destination.
Three other citizens from the city of al-Khalil were also arrested at dawn by the Israeli forces.
In the town of Azzun east of Qalqiliya, the occupation troops detained four Palestinians, after storming their homes.
Separately, violent clashes broke out on Tuesday night in the town of Ya'abad, south of Jenin, after the occupation forces stormed the town.
Local sources said that the IOF soldiers, deployed in the streets of the town, fired stun grenades with the aim of disturbing the citizens, while the young men threw stones at them.
They added that more than 20 citizens suffered suffocation from tear gas inhalation during the clashes, which lasted until late night.
IOF Forces Arrest 10 Palestinians from Hebron
Israeli occupation forces arrested on Wednesday 10 Palestinians from Halhoul village, north of West Bank city of Hebron.
Security sources said that Israeli forces arrested 10 Palestinians after raiding Wadi Qaboun area in the village. The detainees were identified as: Mohammed ASli al-Sa'da, 24, Imad Ali al-Sa'da, 24, Mohammed Bilal Issa al-Sa'da, 20, Mohammed Omar al-Qashesh, 26, Majd Khader Abu Rayan, Ahmed Majed al-Sa'da, 20, Mohammed Ayed Khalil al-Sa'da, 16, Sa'di Mahmoud al-Zma'rah, Mohammed Jamal al-Takrouri, and Nidal Waheed al-Hadad.
Israeli troops set a military checkpoint at the main entrance of al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron, searched the vehicles and checked the passengers' IDs.
Israeli forces detain 9 Palestinians in Hebron district
Israeli forces detained nine Palestinian men from Hebron and the nearby village of Halhul overnight, locals said.
Locals told Ma'an that Israeli troops raided Hebron and detained Nidal Wahid al-Haddad, Muhammad Jamal al-Tukruri, and Mahmoud Saadi Zamarah.
Seperately, Israeli soldiers raided Halhul north of Hebron late Tuesday and ransacked several homes, detaining Muhammad Ayid Khalil Sada, 16, Imad Muhammad Ali Sada, 24, Muhammad Bilal Issa Sada, 20, Majd Khader Abu Rayyan, 20, Muhammad Omar Qashqish, 26, and 22-year-old Ahmad Majid Sada.
A Molotov cocktail was fired at an Israeli military patrol in eastern Hebron late Tuesday, a Ma'an reporter added.
An Israeli military spokeswoman said she only knew of one arrest made by the army in the Hebron district overnight, but said it was possible that the Israeli police arrested others.
She added that one Palestinian was arrested by the army in Jaba near Ramallah, one in Aida refugee camp near Bethlehem, one in Bethlehem, and two in Tubas.
An Israeli police spokesman did not answer calls seeking comment.
Three other citizens from the city of al-Khalil were also arrested at dawn by the Israeli forces.
In the town of Azzun east of Qalqiliya, the occupation troops detained four Palestinians, after storming their homes.
Separately, violent clashes broke out on Tuesday night in the town of Ya'abad, south of Jenin, after the occupation forces stormed the town.
Local sources said that the IOF soldiers, deployed in the streets of the town, fired stun grenades with the aim of disturbing the citizens, while the young men threw stones at them.
They added that more than 20 citizens suffered suffocation from tear gas inhalation during the clashes, which lasted until late night.
IOF Forces Arrest 10 Palestinians from Hebron
Israeli occupation forces arrested on Wednesday 10 Palestinians from Halhoul village, north of West Bank city of Hebron.
Security sources said that Israeli forces arrested 10 Palestinians after raiding Wadi Qaboun area in the village. The detainees were identified as: Mohammed ASli al-Sa'da, 24, Imad Ali al-Sa'da, 24, Mohammed Bilal Issa al-Sa'da, 20, Mohammed Omar al-Qashesh, 26, Majd Khader Abu Rayan, Ahmed Majed al-Sa'da, 20, Mohammed Ayed Khalil al-Sa'da, 16, Sa'di Mahmoud al-Zma'rah, Mohammed Jamal al-Takrouri, and Nidal Waheed al-Hadad.
Israeli troops set a military checkpoint at the main entrance of al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron, searched the vehicles and checked the passengers' IDs.
Israeli forces detain 9 Palestinians in Hebron district
Israeli forces detained nine Palestinian men from Hebron and the nearby village of Halhul overnight, locals said.
Locals told Ma'an that Israeli troops raided Hebron and detained Nidal Wahid al-Haddad, Muhammad Jamal al-Tukruri, and Mahmoud Saadi Zamarah.
Seperately, Israeli soldiers raided Halhul north of Hebron late Tuesday and ransacked several homes, detaining Muhammad Ayid Khalil Sada, 16, Imad Muhammad Ali Sada, 24, Muhammad Bilal Issa Sada, 20, Majd Khader Abu Rayyan, 20, Muhammad Omar Qashqish, 26, and 22-year-old Ahmad Majid Sada.
A Molotov cocktail was fired at an Israeli military patrol in eastern Hebron late Tuesday, a Ma'an reporter added.
An Israeli military spokeswoman said she only knew of one arrest made by the army in the Hebron district overnight, but said it was possible that the Israeli police arrested others.
She added that one Palestinian was arrested by the army in Jaba near Ramallah, one in Aida refugee camp near Bethlehem, one in Bethlehem, and two in Tubas.
An Israeli police spokesman did not answer calls seeking comment.
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the home of martyr Bassem Takruri’s home in Al-Khalil city at dawn Wednesday and arrested his younger brother Mohammed. A third brother, Hazem, said that the soldiers thoroughly searched the family home and confiscated Mohammed’s personal computer before taking him away blindfolded.
Takruri, affiliated with the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, martyred during a dual resistance attack on an Israeli occupation target along with Mujahid Ja’bari in occupied Jerusalem in 2003.
Takruri, affiliated with the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, martyred during a dual resistance attack on an Israeli occupation target along with Mujahid Ja’bari in occupied Jerusalem in 2003.
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Israeli forces detained a member of the Palestinian Preventative Security Forces in an East Jerusalem village early Wednesday, his family said.
Ali Younis Jafar told Ma'an that Israeli troops raided al-Sawahira al-Sharqiya and ransacked the home of his brother, 34-year-old Adli Jafar, damaging the interior of his house before detaining him. The soldiers arrived to the home at 1:00 a.m. while the Adli Jafar was at work in Ramallah, his brother said. Adli Jafar was notified and then returned to his home to turn himself over to the soldiers, who took him to an unknown location. |
An Israeli police spokesman did not answer calls seeking comment.
