14 apr 2015
The 22-year old Mohammad Mahmoud Salaymeh was presented to the District judge on Tuesday. Salaymeh ran over a group of female soldiers in Street number 1 in Jerusalem on 6/3/2014 and is accused of an attempt-murder to six of them.
Al-Dameer organization lawyer, Mohammad Mahmoud, explained that his client Salaymeh was presented to the District court room on a wheelchair and his feet were cuffed; the judge extended his arrest until 12/5/2015 to read the indictment against him.
The lawyer added that Salaymeh is still being treated at the hospital and has not yet been transferred to a prison.
Salaymeh was injured with three bullets (hand, back and left leg) after he was shot by one of the light rail’s guards at the beginning of last March; note that he underwent several surgeries so far.
Al-Dameer organization lawyer, Mohammad Mahmoud, explained that his client Salaymeh was presented to the District court room on a wheelchair and his feet were cuffed; the judge extended his arrest until 12/5/2015 to read the indictment against him.
The lawyer added that Salaymeh is still being treated at the hospital and has not yet been transferred to a prison.
Salaymeh was injured with three bullets (hand, back and left leg) after he was shot by one of the light rail’s guards at the beginning of last March; note that he underwent several surgeries so far.
The Palestinian Detainees Committee warned that the health condition of detainee Yosri al-Masri, who suffers from cancer and various health issues, witnessed a serious health deterioration, and that the detainee was moved to the Ramla Prison Clinic.
The Committee said that detainee was moved from the Nafha prison to the Ramla Clinic, two days ago.
It added that al-Masri, 32 years of age, does not only have cancer, but also suffers an enlarged lymph node, is constantly tired, unable to stand even for a few seconds, and has a constant headache.
The Ramla Prison Clinic lacks basic equipment, and supplies, and does not have specialized physicians.
The Committee called on various local, regional and international legal and human rights groups, topped by the International Red Cross, to intervene and ensure professional medical treatment to al-Masri, and all ailing detainees.
Al-Masri was born on 1982 in Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza; he was kidnapped by the army on June 9, 2003, and was sentenced to a twenty-year imprisonment.
The Committee held Israel responsible for his life, especially since he was diagnosed while in prison, but was not provided specialized treatment.
The Committee said that detainee was moved from the Nafha prison to the Ramla Clinic, two days ago.
It added that al-Masri, 32 years of age, does not only have cancer, but also suffers an enlarged lymph node, is constantly tired, unable to stand even for a few seconds, and has a constant headache.
The Ramla Prison Clinic lacks basic equipment, and supplies, and does not have specialized physicians.
The Committee called on various local, regional and international legal and human rights groups, topped by the International Red Cross, to intervene and ensure professional medical treatment to al-Masri, and all ailing detainees.
Al-Masri was born on 1982 in Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza; he was kidnapped by the army on June 9, 2003, and was sentenced to a twenty-year imprisonment.
The Committee held Israel responsible for his life, especially since he was diagnosed while in prison, but was not provided specialized treatment.
The Palestinian Ministry of Detainees and Ex-detainees announced launching the biggest national campaign of tweeting for the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
The campaign will be concurrently launched with the Palestinian Prisoner Day which marks April 17 under the hashtag #PalestinianPrisonerDay.
The Ministry’s Undersecretary Bahaeddin al-Madhoun said, in a statement on Tuesday, the campaign will be lunched on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from inside the Ministry headquarters in Gaza city.
He added that many social media activists will participate in the campaign, stressing that it aims at emphasizing the suffering of the Palestinian detainees. It also looks forward to convey their message to the outside world in order to guarantee a large-scale participation and interaction with the issue of the captives.
The activity will not be confined to just one day. It will continue along with the activities of the Palestinian Prisoner Day, he said.
Madhoun pointed out that many ex-detainees along with prisoners’ families will be hosted to talk directly about their experiences inside Israeli jails along with the most significant violations they had been exposed to. The campaign also will discuss the role and duty toward the Palestinian prisoners.
Madhoun called on all the concerned with the issue and the social media activists to interact with this great national event.
The campaign will be concurrently launched with the Palestinian Prisoner Day which marks April 17 under the hashtag #PalestinianPrisonerDay.
The Ministry’s Undersecretary Bahaeddin al-Madhoun said, in a statement on Tuesday, the campaign will be lunched on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from inside the Ministry headquarters in Gaza city.
He added that many social media activists will participate in the campaign, stressing that it aims at emphasizing the suffering of the Palestinian detainees. It also looks forward to convey their message to the outside world in order to guarantee a large-scale participation and interaction with the issue of the captives.
The activity will not be confined to just one day. It will continue along with the activities of the Palestinian Prisoner Day, he said.
Madhoun pointed out that many ex-detainees along with prisoners’ families will be hosted to talk directly about their experiences inside Israeli jails along with the most significant violations they had been exposed to. The campaign also will discuss the role and duty toward the Palestinian prisoners.
Madhoun called on all the concerned with the issue and the social media activists to interact with this great national event.
At least 21 Palestinian, including
minors, were taken by Israeli military and police on Tuesday, most of
them during predawn raids on Palestinian towns across the occupied West
Bank districts of Hebron, Ramallah and Bethlehem, according to reports
by local and security sources.
The army forces broke into al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, during the late night hours before abductig Abed Suleiman Titi, 14, Musa Titi, 19, Abdel-Rahman Swelem, Nadim Badawi, 18, and Hazem Ra’i, 15.
Israeli soldiers also stormed the city of Hebron, according to WAFA, where they kidnapped 13-year-old Aladdine Saharawneh, and the nearby town of Dura, where they also took Yousef Masalmeh. The two were led to an unknown destination.
The army further broke into other towns in the district of Hebron and set a number of checkpoints at main streets, but there were no reports of arrests.
Meanwhile, army forces broke into multiple locations in Ramallah district at predawn, before abducting at least eight Palestinians. They were identified as Taha Asmar, Jamal Yasin, Abdel-Qadir Barghouti, Majdi Harb, Hammam Harb, Mosab Qasem, Hussein Aqel and Mohammad Aqel.
Israeli forces also stormed the village of Rashaydeh, east of Bethlehem, where they kidnapped Majed Rashaydeh, 26, after raiding and searching his home.
In the meantime, Israeli police in Jerusalem kidnapped two Palestinians in the neighborhood of Silwan. The two, identified as Foad Kak and Ali Da’na, where led to the Russian Compound detention center in the city.
The Israeli army arrested three released prisoners from the Qalqilia governorate. They were identified as Musa Sawi, 29, Imad Ji’idi, 27 and Saleh Daod, 30.
IOF kidnaps 15 Palestinians in West Bank
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Tuesday kidnapped 15 Palestinians in different areas of the West Bank.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the IOF stormed Beit Rima town, northwest of Ramallah, and raided several homes.
They added that sporadic clashes took place during the campaign between young men from the town and the invading troops, who fired bullets and stun grenades.
Seven young men were kidnapped from their homes during the campaign in Beit Rima.
In al-Khalil, the IOF also kidnapped four kids from Aroub refugee camp. The detainees were identified as Mousa al-Titi, Nadim al-Badawi, Hazem al-Ra'ei and Abdul-Rahman Suwailem.
Another four Palestinian young men were taken prisoners during IOF campaigns in the cities of Qalqiliya and Nablus.
The army forces broke into al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, during the late night hours before abductig Abed Suleiman Titi, 14, Musa Titi, 19, Abdel-Rahman Swelem, Nadim Badawi, 18, and Hazem Ra’i, 15.
Israeli soldiers also stormed the city of Hebron, according to WAFA, where they kidnapped 13-year-old Aladdine Saharawneh, and the nearby town of Dura, where they also took Yousef Masalmeh. The two were led to an unknown destination.
The army further broke into other towns in the district of Hebron and set a number of checkpoints at main streets, but there were no reports of arrests.
Meanwhile, army forces broke into multiple locations in Ramallah district at predawn, before abducting at least eight Palestinians. They were identified as Taha Asmar, Jamal Yasin, Abdel-Qadir Barghouti, Majdi Harb, Hammam Harb, Mosab Qasem, Hussein Aqel and Mohammad Aqel.
Israeli forces also stormed the village of Rashaydeh, east of Bethlehem, where they kidnapped Majed Rashaydeh, 26, after raiding and searching his home.
In the meantime, Israeli police in Jerusalem kidnapped two Palestinians in the neighborhood of Silwan. The two, identified as Foad Kak and Ali Da’na, where led to the Russian Compound detention center in the city.
The Israeli army arrested three released prisoners from the Qalqilia governorate. They were identified as Musa Sawi, 29, Imad Ji’idi, 27 and Saleh Daod, 30.
IOF kidnaps 15 Palestinians in West Bank
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Tuesday kidnapped 15 Palestinians in different areas of the West Bank.
Local sources told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the IOF stormed Beit Rima town, northwest of Ramallah, and raided several homes.
They added that sporadic clashes took place during the campaign between young men from the town and the invading troops, who fired bullets and stun grenades.
Seven young men were kidnapped from their homes during the campaign in Beit Rima.
In al-Khalil, the IOF also kidnapped four kids from Aroub refugee camp. The detainees were identified as Mousa al-Titi, Nadim al-Badawi, Hazem al-Ra'ei and Abdul-Rahman Suwailem.
Another four Palestinian young men were taken prisoners during IOF campaigns in the cities of Qalqiliya and Nablus.
Human rights activists called Monday on the Palestinian Authority to raise the prisoners’ issue to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
In a press conference held Monday in the government media center in Ramallah, the participants declared the kick off of the Palestinian Prisoners Day events.
The conference was attended by head of the prisoners’ affairs committee Isaa Qaraqa, head of the Palestinian Prisoners Society Qadura Faris, and secretary of the Arab Association for ex-Prisoners inside of the Green Line Ayman al-Haj Yahya.
The participants stressed the need to criminalize Israeli violations against Palestinian prisoners and to issue a UN resolution concerning Israeli treatment of Palestinian prisoners.
They also called for mass participation in the Palestinian Prisoners Day events throughout Palestine.
Qaraqa has stressed during the conference the urgent need to table the Palestinian prisoners’ issue with the ICC and to recognize them as war prisoners.
He also called on the international community to exercise pressures on Israeli authorities to abide by Geneva conventions, pointing out that Israeli violations are continuing on daily basis against the Palestinian prisoners.
For his part, Fares pointed out that the Israeli occupation authorities have intensified arrest of minors and women in addition to accelerating administrative detention policy.
In a press conference held Monday in the government media center in Ramallah, the participants declared the kick off of the Palestinian Prisoners Day events.
The conference was attended by head of the prisoners’ affairs committee Isaa Qaraqa, head of the Palestinian Prisoners Society Qadura Faris, and secretary of the Arab Association for ex-Prisoners inside of the Green Line Ayman al-Haj Yahya.
The participants stressed the need to criminalize Israeli violations against Palestinian prisoners and to issue a UN resolution concerning Israeli treatment of Palestinian prisoners.
They also called for mass participation in the Palestinian Prisoners Day events throughout Palestine.
Qaraqa has stressed during the conference the urgent need to table the Palestinian prisoners’ issue with the ICC and to recognize them as war prisoners.
He also called on the international community to exercise pressures on Israeli authorities to abide by Geneva conventions, pointing out that Israeli violations are continuing on daily basis against the Palestinian prisoners.
For his part, Fares pointed out that the Israeli occupation authorities have intensified arrest of minors and women in addition to accelerating administrative detention policy.
Israeli practices of detaining Palestinians without charge or trial is a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which defines humanitarian protection for civilians, the United Nations has said.
The comments made by a spokeswoman for the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) came just days after Khalida Jarrar, a Palestinian lawmaker, was imprisoned without trial by Israeli authorities, The Nation website said.
"We are concerned at the continued and increasing use of administrative detention by Israeli authorities against Palestinians.
Administrative detainees are held without charge or trial, often on the basis of secret evidence, for periods of up to six months, which are extendable indefinitely," UN spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said, during a press briefing in Geneva, adding that this practice had been condemned by the UN on numerous occasions in the past.
OHCHR reiterates its call on Israel to end its practice of administrative detention and to either release without delay or to promptly charge all administrative detainees and prosecute them with all the judicial guarantees required by international human rights law, she said.
Khalida Jarrar, a member of the Palestinian parliament and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, was arrested on Monday and is currently being held in administrative detention, PNN reports.
Jarrar is just one of the many Palestinians that include several other legislators, believed to be held in prisons by Israel.
"As of February this year, there were reportedly 424 Palestinians held under administrative detention orders - more than double the 181 held at the same time last year," Shamdasani said.
"We call, once again, on Israel to end its practice of administrative detention and to either release without delay or to promptly charge all administrative detainees and prosecute them with all the judicial guarantees required by international human rights law and standards."
The policy of administrative detention, which Israel has reportedly defended as necessary to prevent attacks, has also been criticized by several Israeli lawmakers, who have denounced it as "draconian."
"Israel should be ashamed of the draconian regime of administrative detentions, which is unparalleled in any democracy," Aida Touma-Suliman, a member of the Arab Joint List party, said, according to a report by Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper.
The comments made by a spokeswoman for the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) came just days after Khalida Jarrar, a Palestinian lawmaker, was imprisoned without trial by Israeli authorities, The Nation website said.
"We are concerned at the continued and increasing use of administrative detention by Israeli authorities against Palestinians.
Administrative detainees are held without charge or trial, often on the basis of secret evidence, for periods of up to six months, which are extendable indefinitely," UN spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said, during a press briefing in Geneva, adding that this practice had been condemned by the UN on numerous occasions in the past.
OHCHR reiterates its call on Israel to end its practice of administrative detention and to either release without delay or to promptly charge all administrative detainees and prosecute them with all the judicial guarantees required by international human rights law, she said.
Khalida Jarrar, a member of the Palestinian parliament and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, was arrested on Monday and is currently being held in administrative detention, PNN reports.
Jarrar is just one of the many Palestinians that include several other legislators, believed to be held in prisons by Israel.
"As of February this year, there were reportedly 424 Palestinians held under administrative detention orders - more than double the 181 held at the same time last year," Shamdasani said.
"We call, once again, on Israel to end its practice of administrative detention and to either release without delay or to promptly charge all administrative detainees and prosecute them with all the judicial guarantees required by international human rights law and standards."
The policy of administrative detention, which Israel has reportedly defended as necessary to prevent attacks, has also been criticized by several Israeli lawmakers, who have denounced it as "draconian."
"Israel should be ashamed of the draconian regime of administrative detentions, which is unparalleled in any democracy," Aida Touma-Suliman, a member of the Arab Joint List party, said, according to a report by Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper.
Family of detainee Khader ‘Adnan, held under arbitrary Administrative Detention, said the Prison Administration of the Hadrim Israeli prison moved him into solitary confinement for two weeks, starting on Monday evening.
His wife, who was allowed to visit him for the first time since he was kidnapped in July of last year, said the decision to place him in solitary confinement was made after his Friday prayer ceremony to his fellow detainees commenting on the death of former detainee Ja’far ‘Awad.
His speech also focused on the ongoing Israeli violations against the detainees, especially ailing ones who are denied access to proper medical treatment.
'Adnan, who was repeatedly imprisoned by Israel, was kidnapped on July 8 2014 on an Israeli military roadblock between Jenin and Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, and received two Administrative Detention orders, holding him without charges.
On January 13 this year, ‘Adnan suspended a one-week hunger strike after a court date was set for January 19.
Back then, his family said the decision to suspend his strike is temporary, and that should the Israeli court decide to hold him under an additional Administrative Detention order, ‘Adnan would resume his strike.
The detainee held his first hunger strike when he was imprisoned under Administrative Detention in 2012, and was released in April of the same year. He agreed to end his 62-day hunger strike when the Israeli Authorities promised his release.
On July 8 2014, the army kidnapped ‘Adnan, again, and slapped a six-month Administrative Detention on him, and on December 11 2014, the Salem Israeli Military Court ordered his immediate release, but the Israeli prosecution appealed the decision.
His wife, who was allowed to visit him for the first time since he was kidnapped in July of last year, said the decision to place him in solitary confinement was made after his Friday prayer ceremony to his fellow detainees commenting on the death of former detainee Ja’far ‘Awad.
His speech also focused on the ongoing Israeli violations against the detainees, especially ailing ones who are denied access to proper medical treatment.
'Adnan, who was repeatedly imprisoned by Israel, was kidnapped on July 8 2014 on an Israeli military roadblock between Jenin and Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, and received two Administrative Detention orders, holding him without charges.
On January 13 this year, ‘Adnan suspended a one-week hunger strike after a court date was set for January 19.
Back then, his family said the decision to suspend his strike is temporary, and that should the Israeli court decide to hold him under an additional Administrative Detention order, ‘Adnan would resume his strike.
The detainee held his first hunger strike when he was imprisoned under Administrative Detention in 2012, and was released in April of the same year. He agreed to end his 62-day hunger strike when the Israeli Authorities promised his release.
On July 8 2014, the army kidnapped ‘Adnan, again, and slapped a six-month Administrative Detention on him, and on December 11 2014, the Salem Israeli Military Court ordered his immediate release, but the Israeli prosecution appealed the decision.
13 apr 2015
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) overnight Sunday and at dawn Monday
captured 19 Palestinian citizens from the West Bank and Jerusalem.
According to the Palestinian Prisoner Society, five Palestinian civilians were nabbed by the IOF in Bethlehem’s towns of Husan, Jab’a, and al-Doha.
The IOF further broke into Palestinian family homes in Jenin city and apprehended two Palestinians. A number of citizens were beaten up in the process.
Local sources said IOF troops in seven Israeli military jeeps stormed Jenin’s Eastern Quarter, al-Murah, and Sabah al-Kheir shortly before they kidnapped the 34-year-old Mohamed Abu al-Heija.
Another Palestinian citizen was arrested by the IOF on Sunday afternoon as he headed to the Salem military court to attend his cousin’s hearing.
The campaign culminated in the apprehension of Hasan al-Haroub from Dura town, in al-Khalil province.
Eight Palestinian citizens, including minors, were meanwhile nabbed by the IOF from Jerusalem.
Soldiers Kidnap Eighteen Palestinians In West Bank, Jerusalem
At least eighteen Palestinians, including many children, have been kidnapped, on Monday at dawn, by Israeli soldiers who invaded different parts of the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.
The Detainees’ Parents Committee in Jerusalem said the soldiers kidnapped eight Palestinians, including four children, in different parts of the occupied city.
The Committee’s head, Amjad Abu ‘Asab, said the kidnapped have been identified as Anas Ahmad ‘Obeid, Mousa ‘Obeid, Yazan Mheisin, and Mohammad Kayed Mahmoud.
Abu ‘Asab added that the soldiers also kidnapped Mohammad Ahmad Abu Khdeir, 16, and Nidal Abu Khdeir, 16, both from their homes in Shu’fat neighborhood, in addition to Mohammad al-Qaq, 15, and Murad Froukh, 15, from Silwan town.
In addition, the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) has reported that the soldiers invaded Husan town, near Bethlehem, and kidnapped two Palestinians identified as Ismael Mohammad Za’oul and Yazan Bader Shousha.
The PPS added that the soldiers also invaded al-Jab’a nearby town, and kidnapped two brothers identified as ‘Omar and Saed Ibrahim Abu Sabha, while resident Mohammad Mo’tasem Khatib was kidnapped in Doha town.
Also, several armored military vehicles invaded Silwad town, in the central West Bank district of Ramallah, searched homes, and kidnapped three Palestinians identified as Amir Da’aas Hammad, 19, No’man Saleh Hamed, 19, and Ahmad Abu Zeina, 31.
Furthermore, soldiers stormed homes in Jenin city, in the northern part of the West Bank, and kidnapped Mohammad Jamal ‘Abahra, 22, while resident Mohammad ‘Awwad, also from Jenin, was kidnapped in the Salem military court while attending a hearing for a detained family member.
According to the Palestinian Prisoner Society, five Palestinian civilians were nabbed by the IOF in Bethlehem’s towns of Husan, Jab’a, and al-Doha.
The IOF further broke into Palestinian family homes in Jenin city and apprehended two Palestinians. A number of citizens were beaten up in the process.
Local sources said IOF troops in seven Israeli military jeeps stormed Jenin’s Eastern Quarter, al-Murah, and Sabah al-Kheir shortly before they kidnapped the 34-year-old Mohamed Abu al-Heija.
Another Palestinian citizen was arrested by the IOF on Sunday afternoon as he headed to the Salem military court to attend his cousin’s hearing.
The campaign culminated in the apprehension of Hasan al-Haroub from Dura town, in al-Khalil province.
Eight Palestinian citizens, including minors, were meanwhile nabbed by the IOF from Jerusalem.
Soldiers Kidnap Eighteen Palestinians In West Bank, Jerusalem
At least eighteen Palestinians, including many children, have been kidnapped, on Monday at dawn, by Israeli soldiers who invaded different parts of the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.
The Detainees’ Parents Committee in Jerusalem said the soldiers kidnapped eight Palestinians, including four children, in different parts of the occupied city.
The Committee’s head, Amjad Abu ‘Asab, said the kidnapped have been identified as Anas Ahmad ‘Obeid, Mousa ‘Obeid, Yazan Mheisin, and Mohammad Kayed Mahmoud.
Abu ‘Asab added that the soldiers also kidnapped Mohammad Ahmad Abu Khdeir, 16, and Nidal Abu Khdeir, 16, both from their homes in Shu’fat neighborhood, in addition to Mohammad al-Qaq, 15, and Murad Froukh, 15, from Silwan town.
In addition, the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) has reported that the soldiers invaded Husan town, near Bethlehem, and kidnapped two Palestinians identified as Ismael Mohammad Za’oul and Yazan Bader Shousha.
The PPS added that the soldiers also invaded al-Jab’a nearby town, and kidnapped two brothers identified as ‘Omar and Saed Ibrahim Abu Sabha, while resident Mohammad Mo’tasem Khatib was kidnapped in Doha town.
Also, several armored military vehicles invaded Silwad town, in the central West Bank district of Ramallah, searched homes, and kidnapped three Palestinians identified as Amir Da’aas Hammad, 19, No’man Saleh Hamed, 19, and Ahmad Abu Zeina, 31.
Furthermore, soldiers stormed homes in Jenin city, in the northern part of the West Bank, and kidnapped Mohammad Jamal ‘Abahra, 22, while resident Mohammad ‘Awwad, also from Jenin, was kidnapped in the Salem military court while attending a hearing for a detained family member.
The Israeli police at dawn Monday raided several homes in different areas of occupied Jerusalem and kidnapped eight Palestinians, four of them under age 18.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli police forces at an early hour stormed Issawiya neighborhood and kidnapped four young men from their homes.
They said that the police forces forcibly opened doors of homes, ransacked them, and assaulted their residents during their campaign in the neighborhood.
The four detainees were identified as Anas Obeid, Yazan Muheisen, Mousa Obeid and Mohamed Kayed.
The Israeli police also kidnapped Mohamed Ahmed and Mohamed Nidal from their homes in Shuafat neighborhood, and Mohamed al-Qaq and Murad Farrukh in Silwan. All of them are minors aged 15 and 16.
All the detainees will be referred on the same day to the Israeli magistrate's court in Jerusalem to look into a request to extend their remand.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli police forces at an early hour stormed Issawiya neighborhood and kidnapped four young men from their homes.
They said that the police forces forcibly opened doors of homes, ransacked them, and assaulted their residents during their campaign in the neighborhood.
The four detainees were identified as Anas Obeid, Yazan Muheisen, Mousa Obeid and Mohamed Kayed.
The Israeli police also kidnapped Mohamed Ahmed and Mohamed Nidal from their homes in Shuafat neighborhood, and Mohamed al-Qaq and Murad Farrukh in Silwan. All of them are minors aged 15 and 16.
All the detainees will be referred on the same day to the Israeli magistrate's court in Jerusalem to look into a request to extend their remand.
The 37-year-old Palestinian detainee, Hilal Hosni Mohamed Youssef, from Ramallah, tied the knot on Friday with the 26-year-old Halima Na’im Faraj, from Nablus, in the Israeli occupation jail of Negev.
According to the Ahrar Center for Prisoner Studies, the groom and the bride were joined in absentia in a typically Palestinian arranged marriage.
Hilal reportedly told the fiancée’s brother Ahmad Na’im, held at the Negev jail, of his intents to ask for his sister’s hand in marriage.
The groom’s family, who served as a traditional broker between the to-be spouses, said procedures have been underway to carry out the binding marriage contract at the Islamic court.
Halima, a schoolteacher, nodded in agreement as she strongly believed in the inherently altruistic character of Palestinian detainees.
Prisoner Hilal Yousef has spent 13 years out of a 17-year-sentence he has been serving at the Israeli occupation jails since 2002 on allegations of involvement in anti-occupation activities. His father died some three months ago.
According to the Ahrar Center for Prisoner Studies, the groom and the bride were joined in absentia in a typically Palestinian arranged marriage.
Hilal reportedly told the fiancée’s brother Ahmad Na’im, held at the Negev jail, of his intents to ask for his sister’s hand in marriage.
The groom’s family, who served as a traditional broker between the to-be spouses, said procedures have been underway to carry out the binding marriage contract at the Islamic court.
Halima, a schoolteacher, nodded in agreement as she strongly believed in the inherently altruistic character of Palestinian detainees.
Prisoner Hilal Yousef has spent 13 years out of a 17-year-sentence he has been serving at the Israeli occupation jails since 2002 on allegations of involvement in anti-occupation activities. His father died some three months ago.
The family of the ex-detainee Mohamed Taj was forced to sell their own house to meet his lung transplant surgery's heavy costs as he suffers from severe health deterioration.
The family appealed to the Palestinian Authority to intervene immediately to save their son’s life as he suffered pulmonary fibrosis disease while being held in Israeli jails and was released two years ago due to his sharp health deterioration after spending 11 years in custody.
In press statements, Taj’s mother stated that her son is in urgent need to undergo a lung transplant surgery. However, the family cannot provide its high cost estimated at 200,000 dollars.
"We have been waiting for long months for the PA chairman office’s approval to provide the surgery costs," she added.
Any delay that may occur in the surgery date would worsen his health situation, Taj’s mother quoted doctors as warning.
"We decided to sell our home after losing hope in any official response or intervention in this regard," she continued.
“I don’t want to see my son having the same fate as the martyrs Maysara Abu Hamdia and Jafar Awad who were victims of both the Israeli medical negligence policy and PA’s failure in providing them with the necessary treatment in the proper time.”
She called on the international community to assist in saving her son’s life before it is too late.
Taj was released on 2013 after spending 11 years out of his 16-year sentence due to his very difficult health situation. He suffers from breathing difficulties and pulmonary fibrosis.
The family appealed to the Palestinian Authority to intervene immediately to save their son’s life as he suffered pulmonary fibrosis disease while being held in Israeli jails and was released two years ago due to his sharp health deterioration after spending 11 years in custody.
In press statements, Taj’s mother stated that her son is in urgent need to undergo a lung transplant surgery. However, the family cannot provide its high cost estimated at 200,000 dollars.
"We have been waiting for long months for the PA chairman office’s approval to provide the surgery costs," she added.
Any delay that may occur in the surgery date would worsen his health situation, Taj’s mother quoted doctors as warning.
"We decided to sell our home after losing hope in any official response or intervention in this regard," she continued.
“I don’t want to see my son having the same fate as the martyrs Maysara Abu Hamdia and Jafar Awad who were victims of both the Israeli medical negligence policy and PA’s failure in providing them with the necessary treatment in the proper time.”
She called on the international community to assist in saving her son’s life before it is too late.
Taj was released on 2013 after spending 11 years out of his 16-year sentence due to his very difficult health situation. He suffers from breathing difficulties and pulmonary fibrosis.
12 apr 2015
The Euro-Mid Observer for Human Rights, in a new report documenting Israeli harassment at Erez border crossing, has stated that an increasing number of Palestinian businessmen are being detained while attempting to cross into Israel, via the Erez checkpoint, for routine trips.
The number of businessmen detained while traveling into Israel has reached 19 to date, in 2015, compared to only one during the same period last year, according to Al Ray Palestinian Media Agency. While two of the businessmen were released, says the Geneva-based organization, 17 were still in detention at the time of publication.
“These incidents raise doubts about Israeli intentions,” says Ihsan Adel, Euro-Mid legal advisor. “Frequent detentions are blatant intimidation, and delays of several hours or longer also disrupt their ability to make their appointments. Despite their statements to the contrary, one has to wonder if the Israel government is deliberately trying to prevent the Gaza economy from recovering.”
The report point out that a number of the detained merchants import products that fill daily needs of families in Gaza.
According to Euro-Mid researchers, one common precept used to detain Palestinian businessmen is accusations of buying “multi-use” products that can then be used by “hostile groups” in Gaza to replenish their resistance capabilities. For example, cement can be used both for homes and businesses or to fortify bunkers, so goes the charge. However, all imports into Gaza are subject to strict Israeli monitoring, in which all products and materials are subjected to intensive examination. These same items were formerly brought into Gaza through tunnels from Egypt.
However, Egyptian security forces' has since destroyed the tunnels, making the Israeli crossings the only alternative. Erez now is the only corridor through which Gaza's businessmen can travel to Israel on business, and Kerem Shalom is the only gateway for goods.
Businessmen are not alone. Israeli authorities deliberately limit every Palestinian’s access to Erez, even though it is the only crossing point established for individuals, including merchants, students, persons with medical problems or others.
“There is no justification for punishing Palestinian businessmen, or anyone else, for merely trying to make a living and support their own families and others in Gaza,” says Adel.
The number of businessmen detained while traveling into Israel has reached 19 to date, in 2015, compared to only one during the same period last year, according to Al Ray Palestinian Media Agency. While two of the businessmen were released, says the Geneva-based organization, 17 were still in detention at the time of publication.
“These incidents raise doubts about Israeli intentions,” says Ihsan Adel, Euro-Mid legal advisor. “Frequent detentions are blatant intimidation, and delays of several hours or longer also disrupt their ability to make their appointments. Despite their statements to the contrary, one has to wonder if the Israel government is deliberately trying to prevent the Gaza economy from recovering.”
The report point out that a number of the detained merchants import products that fill daily needs of families in Gaza.
According to Euro-Mid researchers, one common precept used to detain Palestinian businessmen is accusations of buying “multi-use” products that can then be used by “hostile groups” in Gaza to replenish their resistance capabilities. For example, cement can be used both for homes and businesses or to fortify bunkers, so goes the charge. However, all imports into Gaza are subject to strict Israeli monitoring, in which all products and materials are subjected to intensive examination. These same items were formerly brought into Gaza through tunnels from Egypt.
However, Egyptian security forces' has since destroyed the tunnels, making the Israeli crossings the only alternative. Erez now is the only corridor through which Gaza's businessmen can travel to Israel on business, and Kerem Shalom is the only gateway for goods.
Businessmen are not alone. Israeli authorities deliberately limit every Palestinian’s access to Erez, even though it is the only crossing point established for individuals, including merchants, students, persons with medical problems or others.
“There is no justification for punishing Palestinian businessmen, or anyone else, for merely trying to make a living and support their own families and others in Gaza,” says Adel.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Sunday at dawn, a number of Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, and kidnapped five young men.
The Israeli Radio said the soldiers arrested one Palestinian for what the army claimed “conducting attacks against soldiers and settlers,” and two others for being “members of the Hamas movement.”
It added that the arrests took place in Beitello and Deir Samet villages, near Ramallah, and in the southern West Bank district of Hebron.
One of the kidnapped Palestinians has been identified as Hasan Yosri al-Hroub, 22, from Deir Samet, near Hebron.
Soldiers also invaded the village of Salem, east of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and kidnapped two Palestinians.
Several armored military vehicles invaded the village before the soldiers broke into and searched a number of homes, and kidnapped Tahsin Karkary and Bassel ‘Issa.
In addition, soldiers invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, stormed and searched at three homes, belonging to three brothers in the town, causing property damage, and withdrew later.
The owners of the invaded homes are Ahmad, Anwar and Munir Khalil Thawabta.
On Saturday, Israeli soldiers opened automatic fire on Palestinian farmlands east of Rafah, and east of ‘Abasan al-Kabeera area, in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, forcing the resident out of their lands, while many suffered anxiety attacks.
The Israeli Radio said the soldiers arrested one Palestinian for what the army claimed “conducting attacks against soldiers and settlers,” and two others for being “members of the Hamas movement.”
It added that the arrests took place in Beitello and Deir Samet villages, near Ramallah, and in the southern West Bank district of Hebron.
One of the kidnapped Palestinians has been identified as Hasan Yosri al-Hroub, 22, from Deir Samet, near Hebron.
Soldiers also invaded the village of Salem, east of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and kidnapped two Palestinians.
Several armored military vehicles invaded the village before the soldiers broke into and searched a number of homes, and kidnapped Tahsin Karkary and Bassel ‘Issa.
In addition, soldiers invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, stormed and searched at three homes, belonging to three brothers in the town, causing property damage, and withdrew later.
The owners of the invaded homes are Ahmad, Anwar and Munir Khalil Thawabta.
On Saturday, Israeli soldiers opened automatic fire on Palestinian farmlands east of Rafah, and east of ‘Abasan al-Kabeera area, in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, forcing the resident out of their lands, while many suffered anxiety attacks.
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Israeli soldiers invaded, on Saturday at dawn, the villages of Zawata and Tal, near the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and kidnapped three Palestinians.
Several military vehicles invaded Zawata from different directions, before the soldiers stormed and searched a number of homes, and kidnapped Islam Mahmoud Yameen, 23 years of age.
Owners of some of the invaded homes have been identified as Abdul-Rahim Mohammad ‘Affana, Abdul-Rahman ‘Awad Yameen, and Mahmoud Salim Yameen.
In addition, soldiers invaded Zawata village, west of Nablus, also broke into a number of homes, and kidnapped Abdullah Yousef Saleh, 22, and Islamism Mohammad Lolah, 23
Several military vehicles invaded Zawata from different directions, before the soldiers stormed and searched a number of homes, and kidnapped Islam Mahmoud Yameen, 23 years of age.
Owners of some of the invaded homes have been identified as Abdul-Rahim Mohammad ‘Affana, Abdul-Rahman ‘Awad Yameen, and Mahmoud Salim Yameen.
In addition, soldiers invaded Zawata village, west of Nablus, also broke into a number of homes, and kidnapped Abdullah Yousef Saleh, 22, and Islamism Mohammad Lolah, 23
The
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stormed on Saturday morning Beit Tamur
in Bethlehem and served a summons to a Palestinian citizen for
intelligence interrogation.
Local sources said that IOF soldiers handed the citizen Jamal Wahesh, 45, a notice ordering him to appear before the Israeli intelligence in Gush Etzion settlement bloc.
Meanwhile in another development, a number of injuries were reported during violent clashes that erupted in Aroub refugee camp to the north of al-Khalil on Friday afternoon.
The clashes broke out at the entrance to the camp when Israeli forces heavily fired tear gas bombs and rubber bullets at local residents which led to a number of injuries and suffocation cases among them.
The IOF soldiers intensified their presence at the entrance to Aroub camp and occupied the rooftops of several homes.
Local sources said that IOF soldiers handed the citizen Jamal Wahesh, 45, a notice ordering him to appear before the Israeli intelligence in Gush Etzion settlement bloc.
Meanwhile in another development, a number of injuries were reported during violent clashes that erupted in Aroub refugee camp to the north of al-Khalil on Friday afternoon.
The clashes broke out at the entrance to the camp when Israeli forces heavily fired tear gas bombs and rubber bullets at local residents which led to a number of injuries and suffocation cases among them.
The IOF soldiers intensified their presence at the entrance to Aroub camp and occupied the rooftops of several homes.
Hamas Movement has warned, in a statement issued on Friday evening, against the Israeli medical negligence policy practiced against Palestinian prisoners especially those who suffer from different health problems.
The Movement’s brief statement came few hours after the martyrdom of Jafar Awad, 22, who died on Friday only three months after his release from Israeli jails due to sharp health deterioration.
Spokesman for the group Husam Badran held the Israeli occupation authorities fully responsible over Awad’s death as he was a victim of deliberate medical negligence while in custody.
Badran warned of the persistence of medical negligence policy against dozens of sick prisoners held in Israeli jails despite their difficult health situation.
Israeli doctors are only a part of the Israeli criminal nature and racist policy in dealing with Palestinians, he said.
Hamas’s spokesman called on international human rights institutions “to put an end to Israeli deliberate medical negligence against Palestinian prisoners who are used as guinea pigs for medical experiments.”
He pointed out that a number of Palestinian prisoners died recently in Israeli jails due to the deliberate medical negligence such as Maysara Abu Hamdiya and Zuhair Lubada.
Badran stated that the prisoners’ issue is on the top of all Palestinian national forces's agendas.
The Movement’s brief statement came few hours after the martyrdom of Jafar Awad, 22, who died on Friday only three months after his release from Israeli jails due to sharp health deterioration.
Spokesman for the group Husam Badran held the Israeli occupation authorities fully responsible over Awad’s death as he was a victim of deliberate medical negligence while in custody.
Badran warned of the persistence of medical negligence policy against dozens of sick prisoners held in Israeli jails despite their difficult health situation.
Israeli doctors are only a part of the Israeli criminal nature and racist policy in dealing with Palestinians, he said.
Hamas’s spokesman called on international human rights institutions “to put an end to Israeli deliberate medical negligence against Palestinian prisoners who are used as guinea pigs for medical experiments.”
He pointed out that a number of Palestinian prisoners died recently in Israeli jails due to the deliberate medical negligence such as Maysara Abu Hamdiya and Zuhair Lubada.
Badran stated that the prisoners’ issue is on the top of all Palestinian national forces's agendas.
