11 may 2013
Occupation isolates hunger striking prisoners
The Israeli occupation continued to isolate three hunger striking prisoners in an attempt to break their will and pressure them to stop their strike.
Ministry of Prisoners' Affairs pointed out in a report on Saturday that the hunger striking prisoners Ayman Abu Daoud, Ayman al-Issa Hamdan and Mohammed Abu Rumaila have been held in solitary confinement cells inside the Israeli jails under "inhuman" conditions.
The two captives Ayman Issa Hamdan and Mohammed Abu Rumaila, who have been on hunger strike for more than 10 days, are held in solitary confinement in Ofer military prison, in very poor living conditions.
Captive Ayman Abu Daoud, from the city of al-Khalil in the West Bank, has been in an open-ended hunger strike since April 14. He is detained in extremely poor conditions in Jalama solitary confinement, where the Shin Bet continues to pressure him to stop his strike.
The family of prisoner Abu Daoud and dozens of citizens have been organizing a daily sit-in in a tent set up in front of his house in Wadi Harya in al-Khalil.
Meanwhile, the West Bank cities have witnessed several campaigns and events in support of captive Abu Daoud.
Israeli forces have arrested Abu Daoud four months after his release from jail under the Wafa Al-Ahrar prisoners’ exchange deal signed in October 2011, and attempted to renew his previous sentence of 36 years.
Ministry of Prisoners' Affairs pointed out in a report on Saturday that the hunger striking prisoners Ayman Abu Daoud, Ayman al-Issa Hamdan and Mohammed Abu Rumaila have been held in solitary confinement cells inside the Israeli jails under "inhuman" conditions.
The two captives Ayman Issa Hamdan and Mohammed Abu Rumaila, who have been on hunger strike for more than 10 days, are held in solitary confinement in Ofer military prison, in very poor living conditions.
Captive Ayman Abu Daoud, from the city of al-Khalil in the West Bank, has been in an open-ended hunger strike since April 14. He is detained in extremely poor conditions in Jalama solitary confinement, where the Shin Bet continues to pressure him to stop his strike.
The family of prisoner Abu Daoud and dozens of citizens have been organizing a daily sit-in in a tent set up in front of his house in Wadi Harya in al-Khalil.
Meanwhile, the West Bank cities have witnessed several campaigns and events in support of captive Abu Daoud.
Israeli forces have arrested Abu Daoud four months after his release from jail under the Wafa Al-Ahrar prisoners’ exchange deal signed in October 2011, and attempted to renew his previous sentence of 36 years.
Prisoner's family from Gaza appeals for the release of its patient son
Family of Palestinian prisoner Mustafa Ali Abu Haniyeh, from the Gaza Strip, appealed to international and human rights organizations to immediately intervene to save the life of its patient son and release him from the Israeli jails.
The family of captive Abu Haniyeh, aged 40 from the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, called on the humanitarian and human rights organizations and the Red Cross to intervene and pressure the Israeli occupation authorities to release its son who suffers from several serious illnesses.
Captive Abu Haniyeh is held now in Nafha prison. He is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, of which he has already spent 9 years.
His wife Maha confirmed that his health condition has been deteriorating, as he suffers from a stomach ulcer, breathing difficulties, and vision problems.
She pointed out that the policy of medical neglect adopted by the Israeli prison administration had exacerbated the health condition of her husband.
Mrs. Abu Haniyeh added that the prison authorities have recently transferred her ill husband to Nafha prison, and expressed concern about his condition, holding the occupation authorities fully responsible for his life.
The Israeli authorities detain in its jails nearly five thousand Palestinian prisoners, including 450 captives from the Gaza Strip, most of them are serving long terms.
The family of captive Abu Haniyeh, aged 40 from the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, called on the humanitarian and human rights organizations and the Red Cross to intervene and pressure the Israeli occupation authorities to release its son who suffers from several serious illnesses.
Captive Abu Haniyeh is held now in Nafha prison. He is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, of which he has already spent 9 years.
His wife Maha confirmed that his health condition has been deteriorating, as he suffers from a stomach ulcer, breathing difficulties, and vision problems.
She pointed out that the policy of medical neglect adopted by the Israeli prison administration had exacerbated the health condition of her husband.
Mrs. Abu Haniyeh added that the prison authorities have recently transferred her ill husband to Nafha prison, and expressed concern about his condition, holding the occupation authorities fully responsible for his life.
The Israeli authorities detain in its jails nearly five thousand Palestinian prisoners, including 450 captives from the Gaza Strip, most of them are serving long terms.
IOF arrests three Palestinians, including two minors
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested three Palestinians including two minors in occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank.
IOF soldiers detained late on Friday a Palestinian student at Al-Najah National University at a military checkpoint near the entrance to Araba town.
The student Badr Issam Abu Hija, 21, was detained and interrogated by IOF while on his way home when Israeli soldiers stopped him at the checkpoint and took him to a detention center.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers raided a house owned by Nafez Jaffal, in the town of Abu Dis in occupied Jerusalem, and detained his two sons aged 14 and 15 years after searching the house.
The father, a liberated prisoner who spent 5 years in Israeli jails, charged that the Israeli soldiers brutally attacked the family members before taking his two sons to an unknown destination.
Two other students at Jerusalem University, Firas Jaffal and Faisal al-Noafle, were recently arrested in Abu Dis.
IOF soldiers detained late on Friday a Palestinian student at Al-Najah National University at a military checkpoint near the entrance to Araba town.
The student Badr Issam Abu Hija, 21, was detained and interrogated by IOF while on his way home when Israeli soldiers stopped him at the checkpoint and took him to a detention center.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers raided a house owned by Nafez Jaffal, in the town of Abu Dis in occupied Jerusalem, and detained his two sons aged 14 and 15 years after searching the house.
The father, a liberated prisoner who spent 5 years in Israeli jails, charged that the Israeli soldiers brutally attacked the family members before taking his two sons to an unknown destination.
Two other students at Jerusalem University, Firas Jaffal and Faisal al-Noafle, were recently arrested in Abu Dis.
IOF abuses liberated captive at checkpoint in al-Khalil
Liberated captive Issa Halaiqa was taken to al-Khalil government hospital on Friday after he fainted at a checkpoint near Ras al-Jura district, north of al-Khalil, where he was stopped and attacked by an Israeli force.
Halaiqa, aged 38, told PIC's correspondent that the occupation soldiers stopped him at the checkpoint on Friday afternoon as he was returning to his home in the town of Shyoukh.
He said the soldiers locked him in his car trunk, blindfolded and handcuffed, for more than two hours until he lost consciousness.
The soldiers at the checkpoint called an ambulance which arrived to the place and took Halaiqa to hospital.
Ex-captive Halaiqa had served nearly four years in Israeli occupation jails. He had been also arrested five times by the Ramallah authority's Intelligence and Preventive services.
Meanwhile, Tadhamun Foundation for Human Rights reported that 63-year-old mother of handicapped captive Osman al-Khalili, from Nablus, passed away on Friday evening without being able to see her detained son, who is serving a 25 months prison sentence in the Israeli jails.
Researcher at Tadhamun Foundation Ahmed Beitawi said in a press statement that al-Khalili, 32, is a patient prisoner who has been held in Ramleh prison hospital since his arrest on March 5, 2012. He is handicapped and suffers from high blood sugar and severe infections of the urinary tract.
Halaiqa, aged 38, told PIC's correspondent that the occupation soldiers stopped him at the checkpoint on Friday afternoon as he was returning to his home in the town of Shyoukh.
He said the soldiers locked him in his car trunk, blindfolded and handcuffed, for more than two hours until he lost consciousness.
The soldiers at the checkpoint called an ambulance which arrived to the place and took Halaiqa to hospital.
Ex-captive Halaiqa had served nearly four years in Israeli occupation jails. He had been also arrested five times by the Ramallah authority's Intelligence and Preventive services.
Meanwhile, Tadhamun Foundation for Human Rights reported that 63-year-old mother of handicapped captive Osman al-Khalili, from Nablus, passed away on Friday evening without being able to see her detained son, who is serving a 25 months prison sentence in the Israeli jails.
Researcher at Tadhamun Foundation Ahmed Beitawi said in a press statement that al-Khalili, 32, is a patient prisoner who has been held in Ramleh prison hospital since his arrest on March 5, 2012. He is handicapped and suffers from high blood sugar and severe infections of the urinary tract.
Ahrar Center calls for the release of 13 MPs from Israeli jails
Ahrar Center for Prisoners' Studies and Human Rights called for an official and popular pressure for the release of 13 Palestinian MPs and 2 former ministers from the Israeli prisons.
The center called on human rights organizations and humanitarian institutions to work for the release of the elected MPs and ministers who were detained as part of the ongoing Israeli efforts to block their role in serving the Palestinian people.
The Palestinian political leaders are routinely arrested and detained by the Israeli forces, the center pointed out, stressing that many of them suffer different health problems which have worsened due to medical negligence in captivity.
The detained MPs are: Hassan Yousef, Mohammed Al-Natshe, Basim Za’areer, Mohammed Tutah, Fathi Qaraw’i, Mohammad Al-Tal, Mahmoud Al-Ramahi, Ahmad Atton, Marwan Barghouthi and Ahmad Sa’adat, in addition to the former ministers: Wasfi Qabha and Khalid Abu Arafeh, according to the center.
Although according to international law no one can be detained for their political opinions, in practice Palestinian political leaders are routinely arrested in an Israeli attempt to undermine the Palestinian political sovereignty and self-determination.
The center called on human rights organizations and humanitarian institutions to work for the release of the elected MPs and ministers who were detained as part of the ongoing Israeli efforts to block their role in serving the Palestinian people.
The Palestinian political leaders are routinely arrested and detained by the Israeli forces, the center pointed out, stressing that many of them suffer different health problems which have worsened due to medical negligence in captivity.
The detained MPs are: Hassan Yousef, Mohammed Al-Natshe, Basim Za’areer, Mohammed Tutah, Fathi Qaraw’i, Mohammad Al-Tal, Mahmoud Al-Ramahi, Ahmad Atton, Marwan Barghouthi and Ahmad Sa’adat, in addition to the former ministers: Wasfi Qabha and Khalid Abu Arafeh, according to the center.
Although according to international law no one can be detained for their political opinions, in practice Palestinian political leaders are routinely arrested in an Israeli attempt to undermine the Palestinian political sovereignty and self-determination.
Israeli court extends remand of journalist
The Israeli military court in Salem has extended the remand of journalist Walid Khaled for two more days for further interrogation.
The court also extended the detention of Atta Ayyash, the uncle of martyr Yeha Ayyash of the Qassam Brigades, for six days at the same pretext.
The court also extended the detention of Atta Ayyash, the uncle of martyr Yeha Ayyash of the Qassam Brigades, for six days at the same pretext.
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The lawyer of Tadamun foundation Mohammed Al-Abed said that both detainees were from Salfit province.
Israeli occupation forces arrested the journalist from his home in Eskaka village, east of Salfit. Khaled was recently released from Israeli occupation jails where he had served 18 years on separate intervals. |
10 may 2013
Extension of detaining 4 Jerusalemites and the release of 4 others
The Magistrate Court Judge extended the arrest of 4 Jerusalemites and released 4 others ordering them to keep distance from Damascus Gate.
Lawyer Mohammad Mahmoud from Al Dameer organization said that the Magistrate Court extended the arrest of Abdelfattah Abdulrahman until next Sunday;note that he was arrested from Damascus Gate on Wednesday.
The 14 year old, Abulraheem Izz Eddin, who was kidnapped on Wednesday while going to school, will be detained until next Sunday.
The court released Hamza Abulhawa, Daoud Rayan, Mohammad Abu Rammouz and Munir Mahmoud, ordering them to stay away from Damascus Gate for 60 days and with a third-party bail.
The court also extended yesterday the arrest of Suhaib and Shidad Al-A’war who are accused of throwing a Molotov on Ras Al-Amoud settlement until next Sunday to continue investigating their case.
The house arrest imposed on Khalil Al-Abbasi “Abu Firas”, 55, was extended until the 1st of September, while Salah Al-A’war was ordered to stay home until the 2nd of October, 2013.
Lawyer Mohammad Mahmoud from Al Dameer organization said that the Magistrate Court extended the arrest of Abdelfattah Abdulrahman until next Sunday;note that he was arrested from Damascus Gate on Wednesday.
The 14 year old, Abulraheem Izz Eddin, who was kidnapped on Wednesday while going to school, will be detained until next Sunday.
The court released Hamza Abulhawa, Daoud Rayan, Mohammad Abu Rammouz and Munir Mahmoud, ordering them to stay away from Damascus Gate for 60 days and with a third-party bail.
The court also extended yesterday the arrest of Suhaib and Shidad Al-A’war who are accused of throwing a Molotov on Ras Al-Amoud settlement until next Sunday to continue investigating their case.
The house arrest imposed on Khalil Al-Abbasi “Abu Firas”, 55, was extended until the 1st of September, while Salah Al-A’war was ordered to stay home until the 2nd of October, 2013.
Basel and Tarek Abbasi are sentenced for actual imprisonment for 4 years
The District Court sentenced 2 Jerusalemites for actual imprisonment for 4 years. The two men are: Basel Harbi Abbasi, 21, and Tarek Saadeh Abbasi, 21.
Basel’s mother said that the Judge sentenced her son for 4 years of actual imprisonment and up for parole for 3 years for a year.
The Israeli prosecution accused them of starting a fire in “Bet Yonathan” settlement in Silwan. The Israeli forces arrested them on the 3rd of July, 2011.
Basel’s mother explained that while her son was arrested and charged with throwing Molotov’s, the court sentenced him to 17 years of actual imprisonment on a different charge which is “attacking a settlers’ vehicle” in Silwan.
She confirmed that the charge of setting up fire in the settlement is fabricated and has no origins since her son was under “house arrest”; pointing out that in one of the court sessions, some guys from Silwan were brought and were charged with setting up a fire in the settlement and they denied knowledge of Basel and any relationship with him but the court insisted on accusing him of the charge.
Basel’s mother said that the Judge sentenced her son for 4 years of actual imprisonment and up for parole for 3 years for a year.
The Israeli prosecution accused them of starting a fire in “Bet Yonathan” settlement in Silwan. The Israeli forces arrested them on the 3rd of July, 2011.
Basel’s mother explained that while her son was arrested and charged with throwing Molotov’s, the court sentenced him to 17 years of actual imprisonment on a different charge which is “attacking a settlers’ vehicle” in Silwan.
She confirmed that the charge of setting up fire in the settlement is fabricated and has no origins since her son was under “house arrest”; pointing out that in one of the court sessions, some guys from Silwan were brought and were charged with setting up a fire in the settlement and they denied knowledge of Basel and any relationship with him but the court insisted on accusing him of the charge.
Ahrar: Health condition of prisoner Awadallah Eshtayeh deteriorates
Ahrar Center for Prisoners' Studies and Human Rights called on international and human rights organizations to intervene to release the prisoner Awadallah Jamil Eshtayeh, 47, following the deterioration of his health condition.
Fouad Khuffash, Ahrar Center's director, said that prisoner Awadallah, from the town of Salem east of Nablus city, has been detained since March 17, 2013 at Jalama interrogation center, and suffers from several health conditions, including high blood pressure.
For her part, prisoner Eshtayeh's wife expressed her deep concern about the life of her husband, who has been subjected to repeated arrests during the past few years and months by the occupation forces, which did not take into account his ill health.
Awadallah Eshtayeh has been arrested many times in the Israeli occupation jails, and was considered as one of the most prominent leaders of the captive movement during the nineties.
Fouad Khuffash, Ahrar Center's director, said that prisoner Awadallah, from the town of Salem east of Nablus city, has been detained since March 17, 2013 at Jalama interrogation center, and suffers from several health conditions, including high blood pressure.
For her part, prisoner Eshtayeh's wife expressed her deep concern about the life of her husband, who has been subjected to repeated arrests during the past few years and months by the occupation forces, which did not take into account his ill health.
Awadallah Eshtayeh has been arrested many times in the Israeli occupation jails, and was considered as one of the most prominent leaders of the captive movement during the nineties.
9 may 2013
Detainee Ayman Abu Daoud on 25th day of hunger strike
Detainee Ayman Abu Daoud entered on Thursday his 25th day of hunger strike protesting his detention by the Israeli occupation forces.
Abu Daoud, from Al-Khalil, started his open hunger strike on April 14 demanding his immediate release as he was arrested in February 2012 few months after his release in the Wafa Al-Ahrar prisoners’ exchange deal in October 2011.
Abu Daoud served seven and a half years in Israeli captivity before his release and the Israeli occupation authority was planning to force him to continue serving the remaining period of his sentence.
Abu Daoud, from Al-Khalil, started his open hunger strike on April 14 demanding his immediate release as he was arrested in February 2012 few months after his release in the Wafa Al-Ahrar prisoners’ exchange deal in October 2011.
Abu Daoud served seven and a half years in Israeli captivity before his release and the Israeli occupation authority was planning to force him to continue serving the remaining period of his sentence.
Halahle’s detention extended
The Israeli occupation authorities on Thursday extended the detention of Thaer Halahle, from Kharas village in Al-Khalil, until Monday. Local sources recalled that Israeli occupation forces had arrested Halahle from his home on April 10.
Halahle went on hunger strike for 78 days in Israeli occupation jails in rejection of his administrative detention, without trial or charge, until he was released.
Meanwhile, two Palestinian administrative detainees were released from Israeli jails on Wednesday evening after going on hunger strike for 93 days protesting their administrative custody.
Locals said that a popular reception was held for Tarek Qadan and Jafar Ezzuddin, from Arraba village south of Jenin, at the Jalama crossing.
Both prisoners called for national unity and for releasing all prisoners especially those suffering diseases.
Halahle went on hunger strike for 78 days in Israeli occupation jails in rejection of his administrative detention, without trial or charge, until he was released.
Meanwhile, two Palestinian administrative detainees were released from Israeli jails on Wednesday evening after going on hunger strike for 93 days protesting their administrative custody.
Locals said that a popular reception was held for Tarek Qadan and Jafar Ezzuddin, from Arraba village south of Jenin, at the Jalama crossing.
Both prisoners called for national unity and for releasing all prisoners especially those suffering diseases.
Occupation claims arresting a Hamas cell that planned to kidnap soldiers
Israeli Shin Bet claimed detaining a Hamas military cell from villages in Ramallah that planned to carry out several operations, including kidnapping soldiers and firing rockets.
The news was cleared for publication on Wednesday. The Shin Bet reported that in January and February, in collaboration with the military forces, it has detained members of this cell, and that two of them are due to appear before the military court.
The Israeli sources pointed out that the Hamas activists "founded a cell that planned to kidnap an Israeli soldier or settler and to acquire materials for manufacturing rockets and firing them towards Israeli targets.
The news was cleared for publication on Wednesday. The Shin Bet reported that in January and February, in collaboration with the military forces, it has detained members of this cell, and that two of them are due to appear before the military court.
The Israeli sources pointed out that the Hamas activists "founded a cell that planned to kidnap an Israeli soldier or settler and to acquire materials for manufacturing rockets and firing them towards Israeli targets.
Waed calls for saving the life of Abu Sisi
Waed society for prisoners and ex-prisoners has called for saving the life of Dirar Abu Sisi, who has been in Israeli solitary confinement since his arrest two years ago.
The society condemned in a statement on Wednesday the Israeli court decision to extend Abu Sisi’s isolation for six more months.
It said that Abu Sisi is the only Palestinian prisoner held in isolation, adding that he has been held in isolation since his abduction from the Ukraine on 19/2/2011.
Waed urged human rights societies to immediately intervene to save the life of Abu Sisi, who suffers from a number of chronic illnesses and who is in need of a number of surgeries.
The society condemned in a statement on Wednesday the Israeli court decision to extend Abu Sisi’s isolation for six more months.
It said that Abu Sisi is the only Palestinian prisoner held in isolation, adding that he has been held in isolation since his abduction from the Ukraine on 19/2/2011.
Waed urged human rights societies to immediately intervene to save the life of Abu Sisi, who suffers from a number of chronic illnesses and who is in need of a number of surgeries.
Israeli police detain 13 Jerusalemites
Israeli policemen arested 13 Palestinians for interrogation in Ras Al-Amud neighborhood in occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday.
An Israeli police spokesman said that four Palestinians were detained, including two minors, for spraying water on Jewish demonstrators who were hoisting the Israeli flag.
He said that a fifth Palestinian was arrested for trying to abort the arrest of a group of Palestinians who were hoisting Palestinian flags in the same neighborhood at the same time. He added that the young man, along with the two minors, were taken for interrogation.
Meanwhile, Israeli policemen assaulted and quelled Palestinian demonstrators in Ras Al-Amud and detained ten of them for disturbing the public security.
An Israeli police spokesman said that four Palestinians were detained, including two minors, for spraying water on Jewish demonstrators who were hoisting the Israeli flag.
He said that a fifth Palestinian was arrested for trying to abort the arrest of a group of Palestinians who were hoisting Palestinian flags in the same neighborhood at the same time. He added that the young man, along with the two minors, were taken for interrogation.
Meanwhile, Israeli policemen assaulted and quelled Palestinian demonstrators in Ras Al-Amud and detained ten of them for disturbing the public security.
8 may 2013
The release of Said Abu Jamal after assaulting and hitting him in Al-Aqsa
The Israeli police released on Wednesday Said Abu Jamal, but he has to stay away from Al-Aqsa for at least 7 days and signed a bail of 3000 NIS.
Abu Jamal was arrested on Tuesday afternoon from the yards of Al-Aqsa after it was raided by the Special Forces.
Said, who is bruised and wounded in his head and back, narrated to Wadi Hilweh Information Center what happened with him on Tuesday: “after the noon prayer was over, I was on my way outside of Al-Aqsa and the Special Forces had already started the raid. Suddenly, I was attacked by some individuals of the special units along with another man and we were sprayed with pepper gas and then they put our shirts on our faces.”
Abu Jamal was arrested on Tuesday afternoon from the yards of Al-Aqsa after it was raided by the Special Forces.
Said, who is bruised and wounded in his head and back, narrated to Wadi Hilweh Information Center what happened with him on Tuesday: “after the noon prayer was over, I was on my way outside of Al-Aqsa and the Special Forces had already started the raid. Suddenly, I was attacked by some individuals of the special units along with another man and we were sprayed with pepper gas and then they put our shirts on our faces.”
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He continues: “I was pulled from my legs and dragged a long way in the yards of Al-Aqsa until I arrived at the Silsileh Gate police station and I was handcuffed. During that time, the special units’ individuals were constantly kicking me with their legs and hands on my face, head and stomach along with verbally insulting me.”
He also said: “we arrived to the police station and got detained in the bathroom and when we asked for some drinking water, they poured water on us that we don’t know where it came from and then we were transported to “Al-Qishleh” in order to be investigated.” |
He points out that he asked the investigator to send him to the hospital becasuse he had pain but was told that the ambulance will be on his own expense; Abu Jamal agreed but was investigated until 8 p.m. and then got sent to Al-Maskobyeh.
Upon arrival to Al-Maskobyeh, the on-duty doctor asked to immediately transfer him to Hadassah EinKerem Hospital where he stayed until 7 a.m. the next day. He was accompanied by the police who refused to take off the handcuffs while he was in bed; he was then transferred again to Al-Maskobyeh and was released later on but had to stay away from Al-Aqsa.
Upon arrival to Al-Maskobyeh, the on-duty doctor asked to immediately transfer him to Hadassah EinKerem Hospital where he stayed until 7 a.m. the next day. He was accompanied by the police who refused to take off the handcuffs while he was in bed; he was then transferred again to Al-Maskobyeh and was released later on but had to stay away from Al-Aqsa.
The conditional release of activist Inaam Qlambo was rejected
The District Court rejected on Tuesday the conditional release of the Jerusalem activist Inaam Qlambo.
Lawyer Mufeed Alhaj from the Palestinian Prisoner’s Club said that the Magistrate Court refused to release his client with a bail and house arrest because the “Conduct Officers” report did not recommend the release. He also said that the court has scheduled another court date on the 22nd of this month.
Qlambo was arrested on the 2nd of April while participating in a protest against the death of Maysara Abu Hamdiya. The prosecution charged her with hitting 4 policemen including the officer of Salah Eddin police station.
Lawyer Mufeed Alhaj from the Palestinian Prisoner’s Club said that the Magistrate Court refused to release his client with a bail and house arrest because the “Conduct Officers” report did not recommend the release. He also said that the court has scheduled another court date on the 22nd of this month.
Qlambo was arrested on the 2nd of April while participating in a protest against the death of Maysara Abu Hamdiya. The prosecution charged her with hitting 4 policemen including the officer of Salah Eddin police station.
Um Nader Qaraeen and her daughter were released; arrest of father is extended
The Israeli police released Um Nader Qaraeen, 44 and her daughter Wala’, 20 on Tuesday’s evening after detaining them for more than six hours at Al-Maskobyeh.
Mutasem Qaraeen from Wadi Hilweh Information Center said that Israeli forces raided his uncle’s, Abu Nader Qaraeen, housein Jabal Al-Mukabber on Tuesday morning and carefully searched the house and sabotaged its contents. They also searched his son’s, Nader Qaraeen, house as well as the roof, entrance and parking. They left the building after arresting Um Nader and her daughter Wala’ and took them to Al-Maskobyeh in West Jerusalem.
Mutasem Qaraeen from Wadi Hilweh Information Center said that Israeli forces raided his uncle’s, Abu Nader Qaraeen, housein Jabal Al-Mukabber on Tuesday morning and carefully searched the house and sabotaged its contents. They also searched his son’s, Nader Qaraeen, house as well as the roof, entrance and parking. They left the building after arresting Um Nader and her daughter Wala’ and took them to Al-Maskobyeh in West Jerusalem.
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Mutasem Qaraeen noted that the interrogation lasted for more than six hours without charging them with anything. He also said that when his Uncle Abu Nader found out about the arrest and house search, he went to Al-Maskobyeh to check the matter where he was also interrogated and detained until Wednesday.
Qaraeen clarified that his uncle’s house was raided while his uncle was away and only his wife and her daughter were home and while attempting to get home, he was prevented by the Israeli forces where verbal altercations and clashes occurred. |
Mutasem said that his cousin, Nader, was arrested 4 days ago and was released on Tuesday morning and the raid was done after his release; note that Iyad Qaraeen has been arrested since November.
Health status of prisoner of Khedr Bisharat deteriorates
Wa'ed Society for prisoners and ex-prisoners confirmed in a statement the deterioration in health status of Palestinian patient prisoner Khader Bisharat from the town Tammoun in the northern West Bank district of Jenin . Wa'ed said: "The occupation authorities have not provided any treatment for the patient prisoner Bisharat, detained since 2002, in spite of the deterioration of his health condition."
Meanwhile, Ahrar Center for Prisoners' Studies and Human Rights called on the human rights institutions and the international organizations to intervene and act regarding the deteriorating health status of prisoner Awad Allah Eshtayeh, 47 from the town of Salem east of Nablus, who has been held in Jalama interrogation center for over a month and a half.
Fouad Khuffash, director of Ahrar Center, said that captive Awad Allah detained since 17 March is suffering from several health issues, including high blood pressure.
Eshtayeh's Wife expressed her deep concern about the life of her husband, who has been subjected to repeated arrests over the past few years and months.
Awad Allah has been arrested several times in the occupation prisons and was one of the most prominent leaders of the captive movement during the nineties.
The Israeli forces hold in its jails nearly five thousand Palestinian prisoners, including one thousand ill prisoners.
Meanwhile, Ahrar Center for Prisoners' Studies and Human Rights called on the human rights institutions and the international organizations to intervene and act regarding the deteriorating health status of prisoner Awad Allah Eshtayeh, 47 from the town of Salem east of Nablus, who has been held in Jalama interrogation center for over a month and a half.
Fouad Khuffash, director of Ahrar Center, said that captive Awad Allah detained since 17 March is suffering from several health issues, including high blood pressure.
Eshtayeh's Wife expressed her deep concern about the life of her husband, who has been subjected to repeated arrests over the past few years and months.
Awad Allah has been arrested several times in the occupation prisons and was one of the most prominent leaders of the captive movement during the nineties.
The Israeli forces hold in its jails nearly five thousand Palestinian prisoners, including one thousand ill prisoners.
IOA continues to detain 13 Palestinian MPs
Israeli Occupation Authorities (IOA) continue to detain 13 Palestinian MPs after the release of the MP Jamal al-Tirawi, the International Campaign for Releasing the Abducted MPs (Free PLC) confirmed. Free PLC has issued a statement on Tuesday congratulating the MP of Fatah bloc al-Tirawi for his release from Israeli jails, calling for the immediate release of all abducted Palestinian MPs in Israeli jails and incriminating this serious Israeli policy.
Free PLC campaign stated that 13 MPs are still being held behind bars including 11 Change and Reform bloc MPs, affiliated to Hamas movement and one Fatah MP and one Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) MP.
The International Campaign for Releasing the Abducted MPs was launched for freeing the abducted MPs in continuation of efforts exerted in defense of this cause and to unite the efforts of the parliamentarians and freemen of the world so as to ensure the dawn of freedom for the abducted MPs.
Free PLC campaign stated that 13 MPs are still being held behind bars including 11 Change and Reform bloc MPs, affiliated to Hamas movement and one Fatah MP and one Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) MP.
The International Campaign for Releasing the Abducted MPs was launched for freeing the abducted MPs in continuation of efforts exerted in defense of this cause and to unite the efforts of the parliamentarians and freemen of the world so as to ensure the dawn of freedom for the abducted MPs.
Israeli occupation authorities release the Mufti
The Israeli occupation authorities released the Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine Sheikh Mohammed Hussein afternoon Wednesday.
Israeli occupation forces had stormed the home of the Mufti in Jabal Al-Mukabir in occupied Jerusalem at dawn Wednesday and detained him. The Mufti was questioned at his home and in Maskobeh detention center about confrontations inside the Aqsa mosque on Tuesday before his release a few hours later.
Israeli occupation forces had stormed the home of the Mufti in Jabal Al-Mukabir in occupied Jerusalem at dawn Wednesday and detained him. The Mufti was questioned at his home and in Maskobeh detention center about confrontations inside the Aqsa mosque on Tuesday before his release a few hours later.
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over al-Quds protest attack
Jordan has summoned Israeli envoy, Daniel Nevo, after MPs unanimously demand the government to expel him over Israel's detention of the Mufti of al-Quds (Jerusalem).
The Israeli ambassador was summoned on Wednesday by Jordan’s Interior Minister Hussein Majali, who is also acting foreign minister, Jordan’s official news agency Petra reported.
”These Israeli actions violate international law and obstruct peace efforts. As occupying force, Israel is responsible for preventing such provocations,” Majali said, adding that al-Aqsa is a red line.
He asked Nevo “to convey this message to his government in a very clear way.”
The development came after the 150-member lower house of parliament unanimously demanded that the government ask the Israeli ambassador to leave Jordan, and recall the Jordanian ambassador in Israel.
The MPs said they took the decision due to Israel’s recent aggression against al-Aqsa Mosque in East al-Quds as well as the detention of a top Muslim cleric.
Jordan’s Premier Abdalla Ensour has criticized Israel for its systematic deployment of special forces and setting up of military barracks around the holy site.
Ensour has vowed to demand the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting should Israel refuses to end its aggression.
Backed by Israeli forces, some 100 Israeli settlers entered al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday.
Clashes erupted between the Israeli settlers, soldiers and the Palestinians following the entry of the Israelis. Several Palestinians were reportedly injured, and several others were arrested.
The Israeli ambassador was summoned on Wednesday by Jordan’s Interior Minister Hussein Majali, who is also acting foreign minister, Jordan’s official news agency Petra reported.
”These Israeli actions violate international law and obstruct peace efforts. As occupying force, Israel is responsible for preventing such provocations,” Majali said, adding that al-Aqsa is a red line.
He asked Nevo “to convey this message to his government in a very clear way.”
The development came after the 150-member lower house of parliament unanimously demanded that the government ask the Israeli ambassador to leave Jordan, and recall the Jordanian ambassador in Israel.
The MPs said they took the decision due to Israel’s recent aggression against al-Aqsa Mosque in East al-Quds as well as the detention of a top Muslim cleric.
Jordan’s Premier Abdalla Ensour has criticized Israel for its systematic deployment of special forces and setting up of military barracks around the holy site.
Ensour has vowed to demand the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting should Israel refuses to end its aggression.
Backed by Israeli forces, some 100 Israeli settlers entered al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday.
Clashes erupted between the Israeli settlers, soldiers and the Palestinians following the entry of the Israelis. Several Palestinians were reportedly injured, and several others were arrested.
Israeli Court refuses to release Jerusalemite female prisoner
The Israeli Magistrate Court has refused yesterday appeals to release the Jerusalemite female prisoner Inam Colombo. The detainee's lawyer affirmed that the court refused during yesterday's hearing to release Inam and renewed her arrest.
It was expected that Inam will be released to remain under house arrest in Issawiya village, the lawyer said.
Inam was detained since April 2, 2013 and charged with attacking 4 Israeli policemen during protests in support of Palestinian prisoners. Her hearing has been delayed to May 6, the lawyer added.
14 Palestinian female prisoners are held under harsh conditions in Israeli jails in light of the Israeli rejection to meet their legitimate rights.
It was expected that Inam will be released to remain under house arrest in Issawiya village, the lawyer said.
Inam was detained since April 2, 2013 and charged with attacking 4 Israeli policemen during protests in support of Palestinian prisoners. Her hearing has been delayed to May 6, the lawyer added.
14 Palestinian female prisoners are held under harsh conditions in Israeli jails in light of the Israeli rejection to meet their legitimate rights.
Mother, daughter briefly detained in Jerusalem
Israeli police on Tuesday briefly detained a mother and daughter after taking them for investigation at the Russian compound in Jerusalem, relatives said.
Umayma Qarain, 44, and her daughter Wala, 20, were detained as Israeli forces raided their house, searching the roof and garage.
No specific allegations were made against them, the family said.
Meanwhile a court in Jerusalem extended the arrest of activist Inam Qlembo and proposed either house arrest or deportation. She was arrested April 2 at a protest following the death of a Palestinian in Israeli custody.
Her lawyer said the court will reconsider her case on May 22 but without releasing her in the interim period.
Umayma Qarain, 44, and her daughter Wala, 20, were detained as Israeli forces raided their house, searching the roof and garage.
No specific allegations were made against them, the family said.
Meanwhile a court in Jerusalem extended the arrest of activist Inam Qlembo and proposed either house arrest or deportation. She was arrested April 2 at a protest following the death of a Palestinian in Israeli custody.
Her lawyer said the court will reconsider her case on May 22 but without releasing her in the interim period.
Bethlehem detainee enters 11th year in Israeli prison
A detainee from Bethlehem entered his 11th year in Israeli jail on Wednesday, a prisoners center said.
Riyad al-Amour, from Tuqu south of Bethlehem, was detained in 2003 and sentenced to life.
Riyad al-Amour, from Tuqu south of Bethlehem, was detained in 2003 and sentenced to life.
PPS: Suspect in settler stabbing in serious condition
A Palestinian suspected of fatally stabbing a settler is in a serious condition in an Israeli prison clinic, the Palestinian Prisoners Society said Wednesday.
Salam al-Zaghal was seriously injured on April 30 after he allegedly stabbed an Israeli settler to death at a checkpoint near Nablus.
Israeli police said he was arrested after engaging in a gun battle with security forces.
Al-Zaghal underwent stomach and leg surgeries and has 45 stitches, the PPS said in a statement.
The PPS called on Israel to move al-Zaghal to a hospital outside the prison.
Salam al-Zaghal was seriously injured on April 30 after he allegedly stabbed an Israeli settler to death at a checkpoint near Nablus.
Israeli police said he was arrested after engaging in a gun battle with security forces.
Al-Zaghal underwent stomach and leg surgeries and has 45 stitches, the PPS said in a statement.
The PPS called on Israel to move al-Zaghal to a hospital outside the prison.
IOF Forces Kidnap Martyr Salah Darwazeh’s Son
Ahrar center for Prisoners studies and human rights condemned the arrest of Ezzedeen Darwazeh, 19, from Nablus. He is the son of martyr Salah Darwazeh.
"Um Al-Noor" the wife of martyr Salah Darawzeh told Ahrar center for Prisoners studies and human rights that the Israeli forces have stormed the house after bombing the doors brutally and asked her about her husband. She answered them:" you killed him before 11 years, go and arrest him from the cemetery".
Then, they arrested Ezzedeen, who was preparing for the final exams and in his first year at Al-Najah National University in the faculty of accounting.
Fuad Al-Khuffash, called to release Ezzidin and stop the daily invasion in West Bank.
The human rights center said also that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) rounded up three Palestinians in various West Bank areas.
IOF troops arrested Ahmad Al-Sarras, after storming his family home in Askar refugee camp in Nablus in addition to Raed Alsayyed from the north mountain.
In Bodros town near Ramallah, IOF soldiers kidnapped Abul-Rahim Omar Awad and stormed the house of the deported liberated prisoner Mustafa Al-Sakhel and threatened his family to stop his activities in Gaza strip.
"Um Al-Noor" the wife of martyr Salah Darawzeh told Ahrar center for Prisoners studies and human rights that the Israeli forces have stormed the house after bombing the doors brutally and asked her about her husband. She answered them:" you killed him before 11 years, go and arrest him from the cemetery".
Then, they arrested Ezzedeen, who was preparing for the final exams and in his first year at Al-Najah National University in the faculty of accounting.
Fuad Al-Khuffash, called to release Ezzidin and stop the daily invasion in West Bank.
The human rights center said also that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) rounded up three Palestinians in various West Bank areas.
IOF troops arrested Ahmad Al-Sarras, after storming his family home in Askar refugee camp in Nablus in addition to Raed Alsayyed from the north mountain.
In Bodros town near Ramallah, IOF soldiers kidnapped Abul-Rahim Omar Awad and stormed the house of the deported liberated prisoner Mustafa Al-Sakhel and threatened his family to stop his activities in Gaza strip.
Israeli Court Extends Isolation of Prisoner Abu Sisi
Tadamun institute for human rights said that the Israeli Central Court decided to extend the isolation of the prisoner Dirar Abu Sisi for six additional months.
Researcher with Tadamun institute, Ahmed al-Beitawi, said that the court extended the isolation of Abu Sisi until October on claims that mixing with other prisoners presents a threat to Israel's security.
Al-Beitawi also said that Abu Sisi was transferred in March from isolation in Ashkelon prison to the isolation in section 11 at Ohli Kedar Beersheba prison, which is a private section for criminal prisoners.
About his health condition, al-Beitawi said that Abu Sisi takes eight types of drugs as he suffers from Ulcer in the stomach, shortness of breath, kidney problems, high blood pressure as well as Migraine.
It's worth noting that Abu Sisi was kidnapped from Ukraine by the Israeli Mossad on 18/2/2011, he's married and a father of six children.
Researcher with Tadamun institute, Ahmed al-Beitawi, said that the court extended the isolation of Abu Sisi until October on claims that mixing with other prisoners presents a threat to Israel's security.
Al-Beitawi also said that Abu Sisi was transferred in March from isolation in Ashkelon prison to the isolation in section 11 at Ohli Kedar Beersheba prison, which is a private section for criminal prisoners.
About his health condition, al-Beitawi said that Abu Sisi takes eight types of drugs as he suffers from Ulcer in the stomach, shortness of breath, kidney problems, high blood pressure as well as Migraine.
It's worth noting that Abu Sisi was kidnapped from Ukraine by the Israeli Mossad on 18/2/2011, he's married and a father of six children.
IOF soldiers detain Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) detained Sheikh Mohammed Hussein, the Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine, after taking him from his home in occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday.
A spokesman for the committee of relatives of Jerusalemite detainees said that the soldiers stormed the home of Sheikh Hussein, 65, and then took him to Maskobeh detention center.
He said that in a last telephone contact with the Mufti, he said that he was detained in Maskobeh and was awaiting interrogation.
The committee condemned the arrest and demanded the immediate release of Sheikh Hussein.
Protest at Jerusalem Prison Demands Release of Mufti
Dozens of Palestinians Wednesday demonstrated outside the Russian Compound prison in West Jerusalem demanding the release of the Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine Sheikh Muhammad Hussein. Israeli police arrested Hussein at his home on charges of calling on Muslims to protect al-Aqsa Mosque against attempts by Jewish extremists to infringe on its sanctity.
Palestinian Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Adnan Husseini denounced in a statement what he said was “Israel’s illegal detention” of Hussein, and called for his immediate release.
“We hold Israel fully accountable for this new act of aggression,” he said. “This provocative arrest takes place at a time when Israeli occupation forces are protecting gangs of extremist settlers, who are terrorizing Palestinian families all over Occupied East Jerusalem while celebrating their illegal occupation.”
Husseini accused Israel of violating the religious rights of not only Palestinian Muslims but also Christians when police “repressed and physically assaulted Palestinian Christians, including priests, preventing them from celebrating the important occasion of Holy Fire Saturday.”
He called upon the international community to “take concrete action” against Israel, stressing that “words are simply not enough.”
He said that “the impunity granted to Israel allows it to act without consequence. The Israeli government’s belligerent actions are fueling extremism and systematically destroying the social fabric of the Palestinian people, principally in Occupied East Jerusalem.”
A spokesman for the committee of relatives of Jerusalemite detainees said that the soldiers stormed the home of Sheikh Hussein, 65, and then took him to Maskobeh detention center.
He said that in a last telephone contact with the Mufti, he said that he was detained in Maskobeh and was awaiting interrogation.
The committee condemned the arrest and demanded the immediate release of Sheikh Hussein.
Protest at Jerusalem Prison Demands Release of Mufti
Dozens of Palestinians Wednesday demonstrated outside the Russian Compound prison in West Jerusalem demanding the release of the Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine Sheikh Muhammad Hussein. Israeli police arrested Hussein at his home on charges of calling on Muslims to protect al-Aqsa Mosque against attempts by Jewish extremists to infringe on its sanctity.
Palestinian Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Adnan Husseini denounced in a statement what he said was “Israel’s illegal detention” of Hussein, and called for his immediate release.
“We hold Israel fully accountable for this new act of aggression,” he said. “This provocative arrest takes place at a time when Israeli occupation forces are protecting gangs of extremist settlers, who are terrorizing Palestinian families all over Occupied East Jerusalem while celebrating their illegal occupation.”
Husseini accused Israel of violating the religious rights of not only Palestinian Muslims but also Christians when police “repressed and physically assaulted Palestinian Christians, including priests, preventing them from celebrating the important occasion of Holy Fire Saturday.”
He called upon the international community to “take concrete action” against Israel, stressing that “words are simply not enough.”
He said that “the impunity granted to Israel allows it to act without consequence. The Israeli government’s belligerent actions are fueling extremism and systematically destroying the social fabric of the Palestinian people, principally in Occupied East Jerusalem.”
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Israeli Forces Arrest 12 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli forces Wednesday arrested 12 Palestinians from across the West Bank cities of Nablus and Hebron, according to local and security sources.
Sources said that a number of Israeli military jeeps entered several neighborhoods in the Nablus area and arrested nine Palestinians after raiding and searching their homes as well as confiscated some of their personal computers. Meanwhile, forces arrested three Palestinians from the Hebron area after raiding and searching their homes. |
With Photos …Provocative settlers’ marchesand the suppression and arrest of 21Jerusalemites
The streets of Jerusalem turned into hit-and-run yards on Wednesday afternoon between the Jerusalemites and Israeli occupation forces which suppressed any youth peaceful gatherings in the city conducted as a response to the “flags dance” march celebrating the occupation of Jerusalem.
The Israeli police allowed thousands of settlers to conduct provocative marches holding Israeli flags -of all sizes- starting from west Jerusalem towards the Western Wall and passing through the main streets of Jerusalem.
During the march, the settlers formed dancing and singing circles in the streets while others were busy provoking the Jerusalemites, insulting them verbally and using some signs. They also deliberately insulted the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) right in front the police that did not move a muscle.
The first youth activity took place in Damascus Gate where there was a peaceful protest holding flags, but the police suppressed and arrested many of the participants as well as hitting them with batons and guns. They also suppressed another gathering in Sultan Suleiman Street and by “Solomon” Cave, another one by Nablus Street. The police also raided the bus station in Nablus Street three times and assaulted the locals and some of the participants in the peaceful protests.
The occupation forces along with an undercover unit (Musta’ribin) arrested 21 Jerusalemites. Director of Prisoner’s Club in Jerusalem, Naser Qos, and Head of Jerusalem Prisoners Families Committee, Amjad Abu Asab said that the detainees were:
The streets of Jerusalem turned into hit-and-run yards on Wednesday afternoon between the Jerusalemites and Israeli occupation forces which suppressed any youth peaceful gatherings in the city conducted as a response to the “flags dance” march celebrating the occupation of Jerusalem.
The Israeli police allowed thousands of settlers to conduct provocative marches holding Israeli flags -of all sizes- starting from west Jerusalem towards the Western Wall and passing through the main streets of Jerusalem.
During the march, the settlers formed dancing and singing circles in the streets while others were busy provoking the Jerusalemites, insulting them verbally and using some signs. They also deliberately insulted the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) right in front the police that did not move a muscle.
The first youth activity took place in Damascus Gate where there was a peaceful protest holding flags, but the police suppressed and arrested many of the participants as well as hitting them with batons and guns. They also suppressed another gathering in Sultan Suleiman Street and by “Solomon” Cave, another one by Nablus Street. The police also raided the bus station in Nablus Street three times and assaulted the locals and some of the participants in the peaceful protests.
The occupation forces along with an undercover unit (Musta’ribin) arrested 21 Jerusalemites. Director of Prisoner’s Club in Jerusalem, Naser Qos, and Head of Jerusalem Prisoners Families Committee, Amjad Abu Asab said that the detainees were:
Mai Abdeen (30),
Ahmad Muna (12),
Musa Imad Al-Ghoul,
the former prisoner Adel Ibrahim Al Silwadi (30),
Ibrahim Shukri Nashashibi,
Majd Ghoul,
Majdi Abu Gharbieh,
Loay Rajabi (17),
Khamini Abu Rammouz,
Abdelfattah Abdulrahman,
Mahdi Haddad,
Ala’ Maher Haddad,
Daoud Al A’war,
Firas Taqsh,
Bilal Taqsh,
Tamer Qirresh,
Omar Wazwaz,
Thaer Abu Nab,
Bashar Obeidi,
Mansour Bughdadi and
Fayez Abu Rmeileh.
Basem Zidani from the Medical Relief said that 7 Jerusalemites were injured with bruises during the suppression of the peaceful Jerusalem protests as they were hit with batons and guns including photographer Suleiman Khader.
One Musta’reb was injured by Nablus Street in his hand after an empty bottle was thrown at him after he tried to arrest a young guy; another settler was injured while quickly passing through Nablus Street when it was packed with Jerusalemites who were trying to get to their homes, he was hit with a stone which broke the window of his car and hit him in the head.
Another settler prevented the journalists from taking pictures as she was putting her bag on the cameras’ lenses; the occupation forces did not prevent or move her but they prevented the photographers from taking pictures of the settlers’ march and assaulted and hit many of them.
With Photos…A Palestinian flag provokes the Police in Jerusalem
Raising a Palestinian flag in Jerusalem irritates the Israeli Police which confiscated the flag and assaulted its holders. The following pictures show an Israeli policeman assaulting several women who held the flag and trying to confiscate it.
IOF raid homes in Nablus, kidnap nine young men
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnapped at dawn Wednesday nine Palestinians during violent raids on homes in Nablus city and its villages.
Local sources told the Palestinian information center (PIC) that the IOF stormed different neighborhoods in Nablus city and kidnapped a young man named Ahmed Al-Sous from Askar refugee camp.
They also raided the areas of northern mountain, Faisal street, Mamoun street and downtown, and kidnapped Ra'ed Al-Sayegh and Izzuddin Darwza.
Other families were reportedly handed summonses for interrogation issued against their sons by the Israeli intelligence. Many summonses have been issued since more than a week by the intelligence against Palestinian young men in Nablus area.
Six other young men were taken prisoners by the IOF during raids on homes in Beit Furik east of Nablus city. Some personal computers were confiscated in this campaign.
Consequently, violent clashes broke out between young men and the invading Israeli soldiers in different areas of Nablus.
In different separate incidents, the IOF stormed at dawn Wednesday the area around Jalama checkpoint to the north of Jenin and raided the greenhouses there.
The IOF also established a checkpoint at the entrance to Sabah Al-Khair suburb, searched the passing vehicles and checked IDs.
Some citizens who went early morning to Jalama checkpoint reported that the IOF intensified their presence in and around the area.
It was also reported that Israeli policemen and border guards launched last night a campaign to hunt down West Bank workmen who entered the 1948 occupied lands to work in construction sites.
The campaign targeted workshops and warehouses where the workmen stay and sleep and concentrated in Haifa, Khadira and Mutalat.
Workmen from Jenin told the PIC that the IOF kidnapped 10 of their friends during the campaign.
Six other Palestinian citizens were also kidnapped during different raids in Ramallah and Al-Khalil cities.
Ahmad Muna (12),
Musa Imad Al-Ghoul,
the former prisoner Adel Ibrahim Al Silwadi (30),
Ibrahim Shukri Nashashibi,
Majd Ghoul,
Majdi Abu Gharbieh,
Loay Rajabi (17),
Khamini Abu Rammouz,
Abdelfattah Abdulrahman,
Mahdi Haddad,
Ala’ Maher Haddad,
Daoud Al A’war,
Firas Taqsh,
Bilal Taqsh,
Tamer Qirresh,
Omar Wazwaz,
Thaer Abu Nab,
Bashar Obeidi,
Mansour Bughdadi and
Fayez Abu Rmeileh.
Basem Zidani from the Medical Relief said that 7 Jerusalemites were injured with bruises during the suppression of the peaceful Jerusalem protests as they were hit with batons and guns including photographer Suleiman Khader.
One Musta’reb was injured by Nablus Street in his hand after an empty bottle was thrown at him after he tried to arrest a young guy; another settler was injured while quickly passing through Nablus Street when it was packed with Jerusalemites who were trying to get to their homes, he was hit with a stone which broke the window of his car and hit him in the head.
Another settler prevented the journalists from taking pictures as she was putting her bag on the cameras’ lenses; the occupation forces did not prevent or move her but they prevented the photographers from taking pictures of the settlers’ march and assaulted and hit many of them.
With Photos…A Palestinian flag provokes the Police in Jerusalem
Raising a Palestinian flag in Jerusalem irritates the Israeli Police which confiscated the flag and assaulted its holders. The following pictures show an Israeli policeman assaulting several women who held the flag and trying to confiscate it.
IOF raid homes in Nablus, kidnap nine young men
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnapped at dawn Wednesday nine Palestinians during violent raids on homes in Nablus city and its villages.
Local sources told the Palestinian information center (PIC) that the IOF stormed different neighborhoods in Nablus city and kidnapped a young man named Ahmed Al-Sous from Askar refugee camp.
They also raided the areas of northern mountain, Faisal street, Mamoun street and downtown, and kidnapped Ra'ed Al-Sayegh and Izzuddin Darwza.
Other families were reportedly handed summonses for interrogation issued against their sons by the Israeli intelligence. Many summonses have been issued since more than a week by the intelligence against Palestinian young men in Nablus area.
Six other young men were taken prisoners by the IOF during raids on homes in Beit Furik east of Nablus city. Some personal computers were confiscated in this campaign.
Consequently, violent clashes broke out between young men and the invading Israeli soldiers in different areas of Nablus.
In different separate incidents, the IOF stormed at dawn Wednesday the area around Jalama checkpoint to the north of Jenin and raided the greenhouses there.
The IOF also established a checkpoint at the entrance to Sabah Al-Khair suburb, searched the passing vehicles and checked IDs.
Some citizens who went early morning to Jalama checkpoint reported that the IOF intensified their presence in and around the area.
It was also reported that Israeli policemen and border guards launched last night a campaign to hunt down West Bank workmen who entered the 1948 occupied lands to work in construction sites.
The campaign targeted workshops and warehouses where the workmen stay and sleep and concentrated in Haifa, Khadira and Mutalat.
Workmen from Jenin told the PIC that the IOF kidnapped 10 of their friends during the campaign.
Six other Palestinian citizens were also kidnapped during different raids in Ramallah and Al-Khalil cities.
Settlers storm evacuated settlement south of Jenin, attack citizens
A horde of Jewish settlers under military protection stormed on Tuesday evening the area of the evacuated Tarsala settlement south of Jenin city and harassed some Palestinian citizens.
Local sources reported that more than 200 Jewish settlers aboard buses came to this area near Sannur village and stayed there for two hours bullying Palestinian passersby and performing rituals.
Then, they roamed around on Jenin-Nablus street singing and behaving provocatively before going to Mabo Dotan settlement near Yabad town.
During their tour, the settlers chanted racist slurs against the Palestinians and tried to attack some vehicles, eyewitnesses reported.
Other eyewitnesses told the Palestinian information center (PIC) that the settlers blocked the roads on the evening of the same day near Shiloh junction and Zaatara junction and embarked on attacking Palestinian cars, which prompted the drivers to take other long routes.
Many citizens also reported they were stranded at Zaatara checkpoint for more than two hours because of the intensive presence of settlers.
In a separate incident, the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnapped on Tuesday a Palestinian young man, from Burqin town of Jenin, at Zaatara checkpoint as he was on his way back from Ramallah to Jenin.
A local source said that the IOF detained Mohamed Mesad, 28, for a while and took him later to an unknown place.
Local sources reported that more than 200 Jewish settlers aboard buses came to this area near Sannur village and stayed there for two hours bullying Palestinian passersby and performing rituals.
Then, they roamed around on Jenin-Nablus street singing and behaving provocatively before going to Mabo Dotan settlement near Yabad town.
During their tour, the settlers chanted racist slurs against the Palestinians and tried to attack some vehicles, eyewitnesses reported.
Other eyewitnesses told the Palestinian information center (PIC) that the settlers blocked the roads on the evening of the same day near Shiloh junction and Zaatara junction and embarked on attacking Palestinian cars, which prompted the drivers to take other long routes.
Many citizens also reported they were stranded at Zaatara checkpoint for more than two hours because of the intensive presence of settlers.
In a separate incident, the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnapped on Tuesday a Palestinian young man, from Burqin town of Jenin, at Zaatara checkpoint as he was on his way back from Ramallah to Jenin.
A local source said that the IOF detained Mohamed Mesad, 28, for a while and took him later to an unknown place.
Dozens of Jewish settlers storm the Aqsa mosque
Dozens of Jewish settlers stormed the Aqsa mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday morning as big numbers of Israeli soldiers besieged the holy site.
The Aqsa Foundation for Endowment and heritage (AFEH) said in a statement that the soldiers were blocking entry of Muslim worshipers into the holy site and set up roadblocks in the Old City.
It said that the settlers broke into the Aqsa plazas via the Maghareba gate and organized a tour inside it, adding that around 60 settlers were seen inside the holy site so far and many others were expected over the day.
AFEH said that the few numbers of worshipers and students inside the mosque were under strict surveillance by Israeli soldiers, who forced young worshipers out of the holy site.
The foundation said that dozens of worshipers were stranded at the gates of the mosque after the soldiers barred their entry into it.
In another incident, Israeli soldiers arrested Mustafa Abu Zahra, the chairman of the Islamic cemeteries in occupied Jerusalem.
The Aqsa Foundation for Endowment and heritage (AFEH) said in a statement that the soldiers were blocking entry of Muslim worshipers into the holy site and set up roadblocks in the Old City.
It said that the settlers broke into the Aqsa plazas via the Maghareba gate and organized a tour inside it, adding that around 60 settlers were seen inside the holy site so far and many others were expected over the day.
AFEH said that the few numbers of worshipers and students inside the mosque were under strict surveillance by Israeli soldiers, who forced young worshipers out of the holy site.
The foundation said that dozens of worshipers were stranded at the gates of the mosque after the soldiers barred their entry into it.
In another incident, Israeli soldiers arrested Mustafa Abu Zahra, the chairman of the Islamic cemeteries in occupied Jerusalem.
Ofer court sentences Palestinian journalist to five months
The Israeli Ofer court sentenced Palestinian journalist Musab Shawer Al-Tamimi on Tuesday to five months in jail along with a 2000 shekel fine.
Tamimi, who works as a correspondent for a local radio station in Al-Khalil, was arrested by the Israeli occupation forces on 25/2/2013. Tamimi, who is also in charge of the prisoners’ issue at the radio station, was sentenced on the international day for the freedom of the press.
Tamimi, who works as a correspondent for a local radio station in Al-Khalil, was arrested by the Israeli occupation forces on 25/2/2013. Tamimi, who is also in charge of the prisoners’ issue at the radio station, was sentenced on the international day for the freedom of the press.
Extension of arrest for Abulraheem Barbar until Thursday
The Israeli police extended on Wednesday the arrest of 14 year old Abulraheem Izz Eddin Barbar to continue investigating him.
The Israeli forces arrested Barbar from Ras Al-Amoud around 7 a.m. on Wednesday while he was on his way to school. They surrounded him and took him to the police car and then to the Maskobyeh.
Abulraheem’s mother said that she received a call from the police around 10 a.m. informing her that her son was at the Maskobyeh. Upon arrival of both parents, they were investigated separately and then the father was allowed to witness his minor son being investigated; she pointed out that the investigator claims to have “several charges” against her son.
The mother condemned the arrest of her son as he was kidnapped when he was on his way to school clarifying that the police had a warrant of arrest but was waiting to execute the order outside the house. She also said: “A lot of children are being arrested and this is the third time her son gets arrested, but this time he was kidnapped as he was going to school.”
She also expressed her worries regarding the continuation of detaining her son since the final exams will start at the mid of this month.
The Israeli forces arrested Barbar from Ras Al-Amoud around 7 a.m. on Wednesday while he was on his way to school. They surrounded him and took him to the police car and then to the Maskobyeh.
Abulraheem’s mother said that she received a call from the police around 10 a.m. informing her that her son was at the Maskobyeh. Upon arrival of both parents, they were investigated separately and then the father was allowed to witness his minor son being investigated; she pointed out that the investigator claims to have “several charges” against her son.
The mother condemned the arrest of her son as he was kidnapped when he was on his way to school clarifying that the police had a warrant of arrest but was waiting to execute the order outside the house. She also said: “A lot of children are being arrested and this is the third time her son gets arrested, but this time he was kidnapped as he was going to school.”
She also expressed her worries regarding the continuation of detaining her son since the final exams will start at the mid of this month.
