9 jan 2019
The Palestinian Prisoner Society on Wednesday said that the family of the Palestinian prisoner Abdulqader Abu Zaqqout have been waiting since early Tuesday for the release of their son who had served a six-year sentence in Israeli jails.
The Palestinian Prisoner Society said in a press statement that Abu Zaqqout's family had waited for hours on Tuesday at Jbara military checkpoint without being able to see their son.
Abu Zaqqout was arrested in January 2013 at the age of 17 and he was sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly being involved in resistance operations.
Abu Zaqqout took part in the Freedom and Dignity hunger strike launched by Palestinian prisoners in 2017. During the same year, he was transferred to hospital after he was beaten by Israeli prison guards for protesting humiliation and ill treatment.
The Palestinian Prisoner Society said in a press statement that Abu Zaqqout's family had waited for hours on Tuesday at Jbara military checkpoint without being able to see their son.
Abu Zaqqout was arrested in January 2013 at the age of 17 and he was sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly being involved in resistance operations.
Abu Zaqqout took part in the Freedom and Dignity hunger strike launched by Palestinian prisoners in 2017. During the same year, he was transferred to hospital after he was beaten by Israeli prison guards for protesting humiliation and ill treatment.
The Israeli occupation authorities on Wednesday transferred the Palestinian detainee Ziad Shalalda, 45, to Shaare Zedek hospital after he was beaten by Israeli soldiers during his arrest.
The Palestinian Prisoner Society lawyer Mamoun al-Hashim said that Shalalda is prevented from seeing his lawyer.
Al-Hashim said that he cannot confirm any information about Shalalda's health condition because of the visit ban, while Shalalda's family affirmed that Ziad was severely beaten by Israeli soldiers during his arrest.
The Palestinian Prisoner Society affirmed that they will make the necessary legal action to check on Shalalda's health.
The Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday raided Shalalda's home in Ramallah and arrested him along with his 12-year-old son Mahmoud.
PPS: “Israel Still Preventing Lawyer From Visiting With Detained Wounded Man”
On Wednesday, a lawyer with the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) said that he, or any other lawyer, have been denied the right to visit with a wounded and detained Palestinian, who was abducted, along with his son, on December 13th, 2018, after the soldiers repeatedly assaulted them.
The Lawyer, Ma’moun Abu Hashem, said that the Palestinian, identified as Ziad Mohammad Shalalda, 45, from Abu Shkeidim village, northwest of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, was rushed to Shaare Zedek Israeli Medical Center, after being severely beaten by the soldiers who abducted him.
Abu Hashem added that Shalalda has been denied the right to speak with a lawyer since his abduction and hospitalization, and that his current health condition remains unknown.
He stated that the PPS is conducting all needed measures and legal proceedings in order to be able to visit with the detained and wounded man.
It is worth mentioning that Shalalda was taken prisoner, along with his son Mahmoud, 21, after dozens of soldiers invaded Abu Shkheidim, and abducted Assem Barghouthi, who is believed to be behind the fatal shooting attack that led to the death of two Israeli soldiers, on December 13th 2018.
Lawyer Ma’moun Hasheem with the PPS said that he managed to visit with the detained son, Mahmoud, who stated that the soldiers stormed their home on December 8th 2018, after the army invaded Abu Shkheidim and Kobar villages, and detained his entire family of eleven in a small tent.
He added that his father was moved to another tent, where the soldiers constantly interrogated him while beating him up.
Mahmoud added that the soldiers then abduct him and his father, after handcuffing them, and later handed them to another military unit, before the soldiers of that unit assaulted them for more than 40 minutes while hurling insults at them.
He stated that his father was bleeding and was left on the ground for more than two hours without any medical attention.
Mahmoud said that he and his father were later moved to Shaare Zedek medical center, before the soldiers separated them from each other.
After visiting with Mahmoud, the lawyer said that he saw clearly visible marks of torture, including bruises and lacerations, and could see from the blue color of the skin that there was bruising underneath.
Ziad remains at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, and is still denied the right to talk to his lawyer, while his son was ordered under further interrogation for eight more days.
The Palestinian Prisoner Society lawyer Mamoun al-Hashim said that Shalalda is prevented from seeing his lawyer.
Al-Hashim said that he cannot confirm any information about Shalalda's health condition because of the visit ban, while Shalalda's family affirmed that Ziad was severely beaten by Israeli soldiers during his arrest.
The Palestinian Prisoner Society affirmed that they will make the necessary legal action to check on Shalalda's health.
The Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday raided Shalalda's home in Ramallah and arrested him along with his 12-year-old son Mahmoud.
PPS: “Israel Still Preventing Lawyer From Visiting With Detained Wounded Man”
On Wednesday, a lawyer with the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) said that he, or any other lawyer, have been denied the right to visit with a wounded and detained Palestinian, who was abducted, along with his son, on December 13th, 2018, after the soldiers repeatedly assaulted them.
The Lawyer, Ma’moun Abu Hashem, said that the Palestinian, identified as Ziad Mohammad Shalalda, 45, from Abu Shkeidim village, northwest of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, was rushed to Shaare Zedek Israeli Medical Center, after being severely beaten by the soldiers who abducted him.
Abu Hashem added that Shalalda has been denied the right to speak with a lawyer since his abduction and hospitalization, and that his current health condition remains unknown.
He stated that the PPS is conducting all needed measures and legal proceedings in order to be able to visit with the detained and wounded man.
It is worth mentioning that Shalalda was taken prisoner, along with his son Mahmoud, 21, after dozens of soldiers invaded Abu Shkheidim, and abducted Assem Barghouthi, who is believed to be behind the fatal shooting attack that led to the death of two Israeli soldiers, on December 13th 2018.
Lawyer Ma’moun Hasheem with the PPS said that he managed to visit with the detained son, Mahmoud, who stated that the soldiers stormed their home on December 8th 2018, after the army invaded Abu Shkheidim and Kobar villages, and detained his entire family of eleven in a small tent.
He added that his father was moved to another tent, where the soldiers constantly interrogated him while beating him up.
Mahmoud added that the soldiers then abduct him and his father, after handcuffing them, and later handed them to another military unit, before the soldiers of that unit assaulted them for more than 40 minutes while hurling insults at them.
He stated that his father was bleeding and was left on the ground for more than two hours without any medical attention.
Mahmoud said that he and his father were later moved to Shaare Zedek medical center, before the soldiers separated them from each other.
After visiting with Mahmoud, the lawyer said that he saw clearly visible marks of torture, including bruises and lacerations, and could see from the blue color of the skin that there was bruising underneath.
Ziad remains at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, and is still denied the right to talk to his lawyer, while his son was ordered under further interrogation for eight more days.
As a tide of freezing temperatures has overwhelmed the Middle East, Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli occupation dungeons have been made to endure calamitous conditions.
Affidavits by prisoners and ex-prisoners provided shocking evidence about the endless suffering Palestinian detainees have been going through in Israeli prisons with the advent of winter season owing to the lack of winter garments, mattresses, and heating kit.
Attorney Jacqueline Fararja said she met the detainees while they were “hysterically shivering of cold.”
She said the detainees have been wearing light garments handed over to them by the prison authorities and have been denied access to winter clothes and garments.
She quoted the detainees as stating that they have been struggling for survival in Etzion lock-up, adding that several prisoners have caught life-threatening diseases.
The inmates also continue to rail against the poor-quality food distributed to them, saying it is very cold and tastes terrible.
Rights groups continue to warn of the tragic conditions wrought on Palestinians in Israeli occupation jails due to the poor hygiene and propagation of bacteria owing to the intense humidity and lack of exposure to sunbeams.
Nearly 7,000 Palestinian detainees are incarcerated in Israeli prisons, among them women and children.
Affidavits by prisoners and ex-prisoners provided shocking evidence about the endless suffering Palestinian detainees have been going through in Israeli prisons with the advent of winter season owing to the lack of winter garments, mattresses, and heating kit.
Attorney Jacqueline Fararja said she met the detainees while they were “hysterically shivering of cold.”
She said the detainees have been wearing light garments handed over to them by the prison authorities and have been denied access to winter clothes and garments.
She quoted the detainees as stating that they have been struggling for survival in Etzion lock-up, adding that several prisoners have caught life-threatening diseases.
The inmates also continue to rail against the poor-quality food distributed to them, saying it is very cold and tastes terrible.
Rights groups continue to warn of the tragic conditions wrought on Palestinians in Israeli occupation jails due to the poor hygiene and propagation of bacteria owing to the intense humidity and lack of exposure to sunbeams.
Nearly 7,000 Palestinian detainees are incarcerated in Israeli prisons, among them women and children.
Several Israeli army jeeps invaded, Wednesday, Qaffin town, northeast of the northern West Bank city of Tulkarem, and abducted a teenage boy.
The soldiers invaded the town from several directions, before storming a few homes and violently searching them.
Media sources said the soldiers abducted Hifthi Akram Harsha, 17, from his home, and took him to an unknown destination.
They added that the soldiers also installed roadblocks, before stopping and searching many cars, and interrogated several Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
The soldiers invaded the town from several directions, before storming a few homes and violently searching them.
Media sources said the soldiers abducted Hifthi Akram Harsha, 17, from his home, and took him to an unknown destination.
They added that the soldiers also installed roadblocks, before stopping and searching many cars, and interrogated several Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
The Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) on Tuesday said that the Palestinian prisoner Sami Abu Dayyak, 35, might die at any moment in Ramla jail's clinic.
A PPS lawyer said, quoting the representative of Palestinian prisoners in Israel's Ramla jail, that the health of cancer-stricken Abu Dayyak has seriously deteriorated.
The PPS said in a press statement that Abu Dayyak was diagnosed with cancer over three years ago. He also was a victim of medical malpractice at the Israeli Soroka Hospital in 2015 that later caused him kidney and lung failure.
Abu Dayyak, a resident of Jenin who has been detained since 2002, is sentenced to three life imprisonments and 30 years. He is one of 700 Palestinians in Israeli jails who need urgent treatment.
Head of the PPS Qaddoura Fares held Israel responsible for the life of Abu Dayyak who should be released and allowed treatment as soon as possible.
Fares called on the World Health Organization to assume its responsibilities regarding the violations committed against sick prisoners in Israeli jails.
A PPS lawyer said, quoting the representative of Palestinian prisoners in Israel's Ramla jail, that the health of cancer-stricken Abu Dayyak has seriously deteriorated.
The PPS said in a press statement that Abu Dayyak was diagnosed with cancer over three years ago. He also was a victim of medical malpractice at the Israeli Soroka Hospital in 2015 that later caused him kidney and lung failure.
Abu Dayyak, a resident of Jenin who has been detained since 2002, is sentenced to three life imprisonments and 30 years. He is one of 700 Palestinians in Israeli jails who need urgent treatment.
Head of the PPS Qaddoura Fares held Israel responsible for the life of Abu Dayyak who should be released and allowed treatment as soon as possible.
Fares called on the World Health Organization to assume its responsibilities regarding the violations committed against sick prisoners in Israeli jails.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Wednesday at dawn, Beit Ummar and Surif towns, north and west of the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron, searched many homes and stores, and abducted a child, in addition to illegally confiscating cash.
Several army jeeps invaded Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, searched homes and abducted a child, identified as Yassin ‘Adel Za’aqeeq, 15.
The soldiers also invaded Surif town, west of Hebron, stormed and ransacked many homes, and illegally confiscated cash from the home of Majed al-Hoor.
In addition, the soldiers invaded and violently searched agricultural stores in Hebron city, causing property damage.
Several army jeeps invaded Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, searched homes and abducted a child, identified as Yassin ‘Adel Za’aqeeq, 15.
The soldiers also invaded Surif town, west of Hebron, stormed and ransacked many homes, and illegally confiscated cash from the home of Majed al-Hoor.
In addition, the soldiers invaded and violently searched agricultural stores in Hebron city, causing property damage.
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Wednesday at dawn, ten Palestinians, including eight children, from Beit Fajjar and Teqoua’ towns, south and east of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) has reported.
The PPS said dozens of soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes in Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, causing serious property damage, and interrogated many Palestinians before abducting five Palestinians.
The abducted Palestinians have been identified as Amir Morad Taqatqa, 17, Ali Ayman Taqatqa, 15, Ismael Raed Taqatqa, 16, Mahmoud Nabil Thawabta, 14, and Omar Thiab Thawabta, 24.
The soldiers also invaded and searched homes in Teqoua town, east of Bethlehem, and abducted Ahmad Fathi al-‘Amour, 16, Mousa Mahmoud al-‘Amour, 18, Soheib Mohammad al-‘Amour, 16, Ma’moun Suleiman al-‘Amour, 15, and Nour Mahmoud al-‘Amour, 15.
The PPS said dozens of soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes in Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, causing serious property damage, and interrogated many Palestinians before abducting five Palestinians.
The abducted Palestinians have been identified as Amir Morad Taqatqa, 17, Ali Ayman Taqatqa, 15, Ismael Raed Taqatqa, 16, Mahmoud Nabil Thawabta, 14, and Omar Thiab Thawabta, 24.
The soldiers also invaded and searched homes in Teqoua town, east of Bethlehem, and abducted Ahmad Fathi al-‘Amour, 16, Mousa Mahmoud al-‘Amour, 18, Soheib Mohammad al-‘Amour, 16, Ma’moun Suleiman al-‘Amour, 15, and Nour Mahmoud al-‘Amour, 15.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday evening, Um ash-Sharayet neighborhood in the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and abducted three Palestinians, including a wounded young man, during protests against the invasion.
Media sources in Ramallah said the soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs at many Palestinian protesters, who hurled stones at the invading armored military jeeps.
They added that the soldiers injured three Palestinians, and abducted one of them before, moving them to an unknown destination.
The soldiers chased many young Palestinian men in the street and alleys of the neighborhood, and closed the entire area during the invasion.
Media sources in Ramallah said the soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs at many Palestinian protesters, who hurled stones at the invading armored military jeeps.
They added that the soldiers injured three Palestinians, and abducted one of them before, moving them to an unknown destination.
The soldiers chased many young Palestinian men in the street and alleys of the neighborhood, and closed the entire area during the invasion.
8 jan 2019
The Israeli occupation authorities on Tuesday transferred the Palestinian detainee Asem al-Barghouti, 33, to al-Maskoubiyya interrogation center and issued an order preventing him from meeting his lawyer.
Meanwhile, Israel's Ofer court decided to extend the detention of his father Omar al-Barghouti, 66, for 72 hours.
The Palestinian Prisoners Society said in a press statement that Omar and three of his sons, including Asem, are currently held in Israeli jails.
According to the statement, 40 Palestinians have been arrested in Kobar village in Ramallah since the Israeli forces killed Saleh al-Barghouti on 12 December 2018.
Despite his difficult health condition, Omar al-Barghouti has been subjected to harsh, uninterrupted interrogation by the Israeli authorities since he was arrested about a month ago.
Omar al-Barghouti had spent over 26 years in Israeli jails, while his son Asem was released in April 2018 after serving an 11-year sentence there.
Meanwhile, Israel's Ofer court decided to extend the detention of his father Omar al-Barghouti, 66, for 72 hours.
The Palestinian Prisoners Society said in a press statement that Omar and three of his sons, including Asem, are currently held in Israeli jails.
According to the statement, 40 Palestinians have been arrested in Kobar village in Ramallah since the Israeli forces killed Saleh al-Barghouti on 12 December 2018.
Despite his difficult health condition, Omar al-Barghouti has been subjected to harsh, uninterrupted interrogation by the Israeli authorities since he was arrested about a month ago.
Omar al-Barghouti had spent over 26 years in Israeli jails, while his son Asem was released in April 2018 after serving an 11-year sentence there.
Hordes of Israeli settlers on Tuesday morning broke into al-Aqsa Mosque under police guard.
Jerusalem's Islamic Awqaf Department told Quds Press that 39 Israeli settlers forced their way into al-Aqsa Mosque via al-Maghareba Gate amid heavy police presence.
It added that 30 Jewish students of religious institutes and Israeli universities toured the Mosque during the same period.
The Israeli Intelligence Service on Monday evening arrested the spokesman for Jerusalem's Islamic Awqaf Department Feras al-Dibs and decided to extend his detention until he appears before the Magistrates' Court.
Jerusalem's Islamic Awqaf Department told Quds Press that 39 Israeli settlers forced their way into al-Aqsa Mosque via al-Maghareba Gate amid heavy police presence.
It added that 30 Jewish students of religious institutes and Israeli universities toured the Mosque during the same period.
The Israeli Intelligence Service on Monday evening arrested the spokesman for Jerusalem's Islamic Awqaf Department Feras al-Dibs and decided to extend his detention until he appears before the Magistrates' Court.
Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday claimed that they arrested the Palestinian anti-occupation attacker Assem Barghouthi, suspected of killing three Israeli soldiers in the West Bank’s Givat illegal settlement outpost in December.
Assem Barghouhti, a Palestinian in his 30s, was arrested in the Abu Shukheidem village, northwest of Ramallah.
Barghouti, from the West Bank village of Kober, has been accused of taking part in an anti-occupation attack carried out in partnership with his slain brother Salah near Ofra settlement.
Saleh was assassinated by the occupation army on December 13 in Serda town, north of Ramallah.
His father has been held for a total of 28 years in Israeli occupation jails. His uncle Nael is the longest-serving detainee in the world.
Assem Barghouhti, a Palestinian in his 30s, was arrested in the Abu Shukheidem village, northwest of Ramallah.
Barghouti, from the West Bank village of Kober, has been accused of taking part in an anti-occupation attack carried out in partnership with his slain brother Salah near Ofra settlement.
Saleh was assassinated by the occupation army on December 13 in Serda town, north of Ramallah.
His father has been held for a total of 28 years in Israeli occupation jails. His uncle Nael is the longest-serving detainee in the world.
The Israeli occupation forces at daybreak Tuesday stormed Jenin’s southern town of Arraba, in the northern West Bank, and ravaged the home of ex-prisoner Khader Adnan.
Speaking with PIC, eye-witnesses said Israeli soldiers broke into Khader’s family home and subjected him to exhaustive questioning.
Last year, Khader Adnan had gone on an open-ended hunger strike in Israeli jails to protest his arbitrary detention.
Speaking with PIC, eye-witnesses said Israeli soldiers broke into Khader’s family home and subjected him to exhaustive questioning.
Last year, Khader Adnan had gone on an open-ended hunger strike in Israeli jails to protest his arbitrary detention.
Israeli army jeeps invaded, on Tuesday morning, several towns in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron, and summoned one Palestinian for interrogation, in addition to installing many roadblocks.
Media sources in Hebron said the soldiers invaded Doura town, south of Hebron, before storming and searching homes, and summoned a former political prisoner, identified as Eid Ibreiwish, for interrogation.
They added that the soldiers invaded many neighborhoods in Hebron city, in addition to the towns of Ethna and Yatta, and installed roadblocks at the entrances of the towns of Halhoul and Sa’ir, and Hebron’s northern entrance.
The soldiers stopped and searched dozens of cars, and interrogated scores of Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
Media sources in Hebron said the soldiers invaded Doura town, south of Hebron, before storming and searching homes, and summoned a former political prisoner, identified as Eid Ibreiwish, for interrogation.
They added that the soldiers invaded many neighborhoods in Hebron city, in addition to the towns of Ethna and Yatta, and installed roadblocks at the entrances of the towns of Halhoul and Sa’ir, and Hebron’s northern entrance.
The soldiers stopped and searched dozens of cars, and interrogated scores of Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards.
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Tuesday at dawn, four Palestinians, including two children, from the West Bank governorate of Bethlehem, south of occupied East Jerusalem, after invading their homes and searching them, and summoned one for interrogation.
Media sources in Bethlehem said the soldiers invaded many homes in Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, and abducted Radi Salah Taqatqa, 18, Amin Mahmoud Thawabta, 32, and Ali Mahmoud Taqatqa, 14.
They added that the soldiers also invaded and searched homes in Teqoua’ town, southeast of Bethlehem, and abducted Moayyad Abdullah al-‘Amour, 26, in addition to summoning Rafat Khaled Sabah, 20, for interrogation.
Media sources in Bethlehem said the soldiers invaded many homes in Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, and abducted Radi Salah Taqatqa, 18, Amin Mahmoud Thawabta, 32, and Ali Mahmoud Taqatqa, 14.
They added that the soldiers also invaded and searched homes in Teqoua’ town, southeast of Bethlehem, and abducted Moayyad Abdullah al-‘Amour, 26, in addition to summoning Rafat Khaled Sabah, 20, for interrogation.
The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) has reported that Israeli soldiers abducted, on Tuesday at dawn, seven Palestinians, including a father and three of his sons, in the Ramallah and al-Biereh governorate, in central West Bank.
The PPS said the soldiers invaded Shkheidim village, north of Ramallah, before storming and ransacking many homes, and abducted Haitham Edrees, along with his sons Dia’, Mahdi and Mohammad, in addition to Ziad al-Badawi.
It added that the soldiers also invaded Budrus village, west of Ramallah, and abducted Aws Nasser Marar, 26.
The soldiers also abducted Fayez Issa Turmusani, 26, from his home in the al-Am’ari refugee camp, south of Ramallah, after invading his home, and the home of Faraj Rommana.
The PPS said the soldiers invaded Shkheidim village, north of Ramallah, before storming and ransacking many homes, and abducted Haitham Edrees, along with his sons Dia’, Mahdi and Mohammad, in addition to Ziad al-Badawi.
It added that the soldiers also invaded Budrus village, west of Ramallah, and abducted Aws Nasser Marar, 26.
The soldiers also abducted Fayez Issa Turmusani, 26, from his home in the al-Am’ari refugee camp, south of Ramallah, after invading his home, and the home of Faraj Rommana.
7 jan 2019
Israeli police arrested on Monday Firas al-Dibs, spokesman for Palestinian Awqaf Authority, according to Quds Press.
Israeli intelligence officers arrested al-Dibs in Jerusalem and took him to the Al-Muskubiya detention center, the sources added.
As of the time of writing, no further details were issued over the reasons behind his arrest.
Israeli intelligence officers arrested al-Dibs in Jerusalem and took him to the Al-Muskubiya detention center, the sources added.
As of the time of writing, no further details were issued over the reasons behind his arrest.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Monday opened fire at a Palestinian girl near Za'tara checkpoint, south of Nablus.
Local sources said that a Palestinian girl was injured after she was shot by IOF soldiers who claimed that she did not respond to their orders to stop.
The same sources said that the IOF, following the incident, closed Za'tara checkpoint and blocked Palestinian movement in both directions.
Several Hebrew media sources claimed that the girl was shot for attempting to stab Israeli soldiers.
They said that she suffered live bullet wounds in the lower part of her body, but no further details were given on her health condition.
Palestinian Girl Shot at Israeli Military Checkpoint
Israeli soldiers opened fire at a Palestinian girl, on Monday, at Zaatara military checkpoint, to the south of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, injuring her lightly, according to witnesses and the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
The girl, who was not immediately identified, was shot in the leg and detained without allowing Palestinian medics to treat her.
The health ministry described her injuries as light, WAFA reports.
Witnesses said the girl was standing on one side of the road when soldiers at the checkpoint started to call on her and then shot her for no apparent reason.
The Israeli army claimed the girl had acted suspiciously and when she did not heed calls by the soldiers, she was shot in the leg.
Local sources said that a Palestinian girl was injured after she was shot by IOF soldiers who claimed that she did not respond to their orders to stop.
The same sources said that the IOF, following the incident, closed Za'tara checkpoint and blocked Palestinian movement in both directions.
Several Hebrew media sources claimed that the girl was shot for attempting to stab Israeli soldiers.
They said that she suffered live bullet wounds in the lower part of her body, but no further details were given on her health condition.
Palestinian Girl Shot at Israeli Military Checkpoint
Israeli soldiers opened fire at a Palestinian girl, on Monday, at Zaatara military checkpoint, to the south of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, injuring her lightly, according to witnesses and the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
The girl, who was not immediately identified, was shot in the leg and detained without allowing Palestinian medics to treat her.
The health ministry described her injuries as light, WAFA reports.
Witnesses said the girl was standing on one side of the road when soldiers at the checkpoint started to call on her and then shot her for no apparent reason.
The Israeli army claimed the girl had acted suspiciously and when she did not heed calls by the soldiers, she was shot in the leg.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested over 2018 more than 900 Palestinians from al-Khalil, to the south of West Bank, rights sources documented.
Prisoners Information Office affirmed that most of Israeli arrests are regularly carried out in al-Khalil province, targeting all segments of the Palestinian society.
200 children, 24 women, 12 sick and disabled persons, 205 minors, and three MPs were among the reported arrests, the group said.
The group also pointed out that 220 administrative detention orders were issued against prisoners from al-Khalil.
In its annual report, the PA committee for prisoners and ex-prisoners said that 6,489 Palestinians were detained in 2018, including 4,495 West Bankers.
988 administrative detention orders were also issued during the same reported period, the sources added.
Prisoners Information Office affirmed that most of Israeli arrests are regularly carried out in al-Khalil province, targeting all segments of the Palestinian society.
200 children, 24 women, 12 sick and disabled persons, 205 minors, and three MPs were among the reported arrests, the group said.
The group also pointed out that 220 administrative detention orders were issued against prisoners from al-Khalil.
In its annual report, the PA committee for prisoners and ex-prisoners said that 6,489 Palestinians were detained in 2018, including 4,495 West Bankers.
988 administrative detention orders were also issued during the same reported period, the sources added.
Several Palestinians were kidnapped by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at daybreak Monday in abduction sweeps rocking the West Bank and Jerusalem.
The Israeli army claimed in a statement responsibility for the abduction of seven Palestinians over allegations of involvement in anti-occupation activities.
The arrestees were dragged to Israeli detention centers pending exhaustive investigation.
The campaign targeted two Palestinians from Qalandiya refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, and others from al-Khalil and Nablus.
The occupation forces summoned a young man to questioning at the Etzion detention center, south of Bethlehem.
Sometime earlier, the occupation forces rolled into Tubas city, in the northern occupied West Bank, and wreaked havoc on civilian homes.
Israeli soldiers stormed Tubas city and kidnapped the Palestinian young man Mohamed Na’im from his family home.
At the same time, Israeli patrols raided Tamoun town, east of Tubas, and ransacked the family home of Palestinian prisoner Maysara Besharat in al-Meshmash neighborhood, before they subjected the inhabitants to intensive questioning.
The Israeli army claimed in a statement responsibility for the abduction of seven Palestinians over allegations of involvement in anti-occupation activities.
The arrestees were dragged to Israeli detention centers pending exhaustive investigation.
The campaign targeted two Palestinians from Qalandiya refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, and others from al-Khalil and Nablus.
The occupation forces summoned a young man to questioning at the Etzion detention center, south of Bethlehem.
Sometime earlier, the occupation forces rolled into Tubas city, in the northern occupied West Bank, and wreaked havoc on civilian homes.
Israeli soldiers stormed Tubas city and kidnapped the Palestinian young man Mohamed Na’im from his family home.
At the same time, Israeli patrols raided Tamoun town, east of Tubas, and ransacked the family home of Palestinian prisoner Maysara Besharat in al-Meshmash neighborhood, before they subjected the inhabitants to intensive questioning.
A number of Palestinian families left the Gaza Strip through Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing at dawn Monday to visit their relatives jailed in Israel's Nafha prison.
Spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza, Suheir Zaqqout, said that 10 Palestinians, including three children under 16, headed aboard buses for Nafha jail to visit seven prisoners.
Nearly 7,000 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli jails under harsh conditions, including 300 prisoners from the Gaza Strip.
Due to the deliberate medical neglect policy pursued by the Israel Prison Service against Palestinian prisoners, 218 detainees have died while in Israeli custody.
Spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza, Suheir Zaqqout, said that 10 Palestinians, including three children under 16, headed aboard buses for Nafha jail to visit seven prisoners.
Nearly 7,000 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli jails under harsh conditions, including 300 prisoners from the Gaza Strip.
Due to the deliberate medical neglect policy pursued by the Israel Prison Service against Palestinian prisoners, 218 detainees have died while in Israeli custody.
