5 july 2016
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Israeli forces on Monday 4th July arrested a 10-year old Palestinian girl near the Ibrahimi mosque in occupied al-Khalil (Hebron), as a group of settler children arbitrarily accused her of throwing an enormous rock at them.
A large group of settler children were playing near the Ibrahimi mosque, again and again harassing a family living next to a checkpoint manned by heavily-armed Israeli forces. When a boy accused one of the Palestinian children of throwing a rock at them, all the settler children and large numbers of Israeli forces gathered at the house. A group of soldiers then entered the house with the settler boy, and eventually came out with the 10-year old girl, crying. |
They then walked her off to the police station, despite her young age. Even under Israeli military law, that applies on all Palestinians in the West Bank, the arrest of Palestinian children is prohibited under the age of 12.
Under the Israeli civil law which applies even on settlers living in illegal settlements, in contrast, arrests of children are legal only from the age of 14.
Despite the girl being only 10-years old – a fact that was repeatedly told to the soldiers – the girl was taken to the police station. The girls mother was prevented by the Israeli forces to reach the police station, which is located on part of a street where Palestinians are not even allowed to walk. Luckily, the girl was accompanied by her aunt, but denied the presence of her mother.
The settlers in the meantime kept harassing the Palestinian family, throwing small stones at the family, sitting on the stairs outside their house, waiting and hoping for the release of the girl.
As the house is located directly opposite one of the many checkpoints, this happened in plain view of the Israeli forces, who in the beginning entirely ignored the events and intervened only when realizing that people started filming and taking photos.
After about half an hour, she was released, and Israeli forces explained to her family, that they were just being ‘nice’ as they were sure she threw the rock. The rock the settler boy accused her of throwing at them is so big, that the 10-year old girl would not even been able to lift it up.
This illustrates how Israeli settlers, even small children, have complete impunity for their actions, and Israeli forces act upon their every word and wish – even if acting illegally under the Israeli law.
This comes at a time where Israeli forces are enacting severe restrictions on Palestinians in the area around the Ibrahimi Mosque.
Under the Israeli civil law which applies even on settlers living in illegal settlements, in contrast, arrests of children are legal only from the age of 14.
Despite the girl being only 10-years old – a fact that was repeatedly told to the soldiers – the girl was taken to the police station. The girls mother was prevented by the Israeli forces to reach the police station, which is located on part of a street where Palestinians are not even allowed to walk. Luckily, the girl was accompanied by her aunt, but denied the presence of her mother.
The settlers in the meantime kept harassing the Palestinian family, throwing small stones at the family, sitting on the stairs outside their house, waiting and hoping for the release of the girl.
As the house is located directly opposite one of the many checkpoints, this happened in plain view of the Israeli forces, who in the beginning entirely ignored the events and intervened only when realizing that people started filming and taking photos.
After about half an hour, she was released, and Israeli forces explained to her family, that they were just being ‘nice’ as they were sure she threw the rock. The rock the settler boy accused her of throwing at them is so big, that the 10-year old girl would not even been able to lift it up.
This illustrates how Israeli settlers, even small children, have complete impunity for their actions, and Israeli forces act upon their every word and wish – even if acting illegally under the Israeli law.
This comes at a time where Israeli forces are enacting severe restrictions on Palestinians in the area around the Ibrahimi Mosque.
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) at dawn Tuesday arrested six Palestinians in Silwan town, Qalandya refugee camp, Hazma town and Damascus gate at the Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem.
They were taken to investigation and detention centers. Israeli authorities as well deported a Palestinian photographer, Amjad Arafa from Ras al-Amoud neighborhood, out of the Aqsa Mosque until July 21 as a precondition for his release from Israeli jails.
In the same context, another 16-year-old Palestinian called Muayad Abu Mayyala was also deported away from the Aqsa Mosque for 20 days and placed under house arrest for five days as a condition for his release.
They were taken to investigation and detention centers. Israeli authorities as well deported a Palestinian photographer, Amjad Arafa from Ras al-Amoud neighborhood, out of the Aqsa Mosque until July 21 as a precondition for his release from Israeli jails.
In the same context, another 16-year-old Palestinian called Muayad Abu Mayyala was also deported away from the Aqsa Mosque for 20 days and placed under house arrest for five days as a condition for his release.
At least nine Palestinians were kidnapped and another was injured by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in an abduction sweep rocking the occupied West Bank at dawn on Tuesday.
The IOF kidnapped eight Palestinians, including three 16-year-old minors, from the occupied West Bank provinces of Nablus, Bethlehem, and al-Khalil, and dragged them to an unidentified destination.
Violent clashes burst out in al-Makhfiyeh neighborhood, in Nablus, where the IOF attacked the Palestinian protesters with heavy spates of stun grenades and rubber bullets.
A 21-year-old Palestinian youth sustained bullet wounds and was rushed to the Rafidia hospital by the Red Cross ambulance to be urgently treated for a hemorrhage infecting his right hand.
The IOF troops also wreaked havoc on civilian homes in Nablus’ southern town of Ourata. Israeli soldiers reportedly stormed the family home of prisoner Nadi Sharab, who was arrested 10 days earlier, and ravaged the building. Meanwhile, special Israeli undercover troops kidnapped a Palestinian youth from Tubas at dawn time.
Local sources identified the captive as 30-year-old Abada Sherif Daraghmeh. IOF patrols were heavily stationed near the main entrances to Tubas city so as to protect the undercover units.
The IOF kidnapped eight Palestinians, including three 16-year-old minors, from the occupied West Bank provinces of Nablus, Bethlehem, and al-Khalil, and dragged them to an unidentified destination.
Violent clashes burst out in al-Makhfiyeh neighborhood, in Nablus, where the IOF attacked the Palestinian protesters with heavy spates of stun grenades and rubber bullets.
A 21-year-old Palestinian youth sustained bullet wounds and was rushed to the Rafidia hospital by the Red Cross ambulance to be urgently treated for a hemorrhage infecting his right hand.
The IOF troops also wreaked havoc on civilian homes in Nablus’ southern town of Ourata. Israeli soldiers reportedly stormed the family home of prisoner Nadi Sharab, who was arrested 10 days earlier, and ravaged the building. Meanwhile, special Israeli undercover troops kidnapped a Palestinian youth from Tubas at dawn time.
Local sources identified the captive as 30-year-old Abada Sherif Daraghmeh. IOF patrols were heavily stationed near the main entrances to Tubas city so as to protect the undercover units.
Israeli soldiers have kidnapped, on Tuesday at dawn, at least six Palestinians in different parts of occupied East Jerusalem, and took them to a number of interrogation facilities, the Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan (Silwanic) has reported.
Silwanic said that the soldiers kidnapped Odai Gheith, 16, and Eyad Gheith, 16, after invading and searching their homes in Silwan town, south of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The soldiers also invaded Qalandia refugee camp, north of Jerusalem, and kidnapped a young man, identified as Abdul-Rahman az-Zeer, from his home.
Silwanic said that the soldiers kidnapped Odai Gheith, 16, and Eyad Gheith, 16, after invading and searching their homes in Silwan town, south of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The soldiers also invaded Qalandia refugee camp, north of Jerusalem, and kidnapped a young man, identified as Abdul-Rahman az-Zeer, from his home.
The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) has reported that Israeli soldiers kidnapped, on Tuesday at dawn, two Palestinians in the West Bank district of Nablus and Tubas.
The PPS said the soldiers invaded a home in the al-Makhfeyya neighborhood, in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and kidnapped Sharhabeel Ahmad Awwad, 31, after searching his property.
In Tubas, in central West Bank, the soldiers kidnapped a young man, identified as Abada Daraghma, after stopping him in the center of the city, after the army invaded it.
The PPS said the soldiers invaded a home in the al-Makhfeyya neighborhood, in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and kidnapped Sharhabeel Ahmad Awwad, 31, after searching his property.
In Tubas, in central West Bank, the soldiers kidnapped a young man, identified as Abada Daraghma, after stopping him in the center of the city, after the army invaded it.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, Bani Neim town, east of the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and kidnapped one Palestinian. The soldiers also delivered a demolition order to a family in the town.
The soldiers stormed the family home of Mohammad Hussein Hmeidat, searched the property, and kidnapped him.
The soldiers also intensified the siege on the town, in addition to Yatta nearby town, and closed all of their entrances.
In addition, the army kept the towns of Yatta, Sammoa’, ath-Thaheriyya and Doura under siege, for the fifth consecutive day, and continued the massive invasions and searches of homes, in addition confiscating surveillance equipment and tapes.
The soldiers stormed the family home of Mohammad Hussein Hmeidat, searched the property, and kidnapped him.
The soldiers also intensified the siege on the town, in addition to Yatta nearby town, and closed all of their entrances.
In addition, the army kept the towns of Yatta, Sammoa’, ath-Thaheriyya and Doura under siege, for the fifth consecutive day, and continued the massive invasions and searches of homes, in addition confiscating surveillance equipment and tapes.
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, Beit Fajjar town, and Aida refugee camp, in the West Bank district of Bethlehem, shot and injured a Palestinian child, and kidnapped two young men.
Several military vehicles invaded Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, violently searched many homes, interrogated many Palestinians and kidnapped two.
The Bethlehem office of the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) said the two kidnapped Palestinians have been identified as Fares Khader Zreina, 20, and Mohammad Khaled al-Kurdi, 19.
The soldiers also occupied many rooftops, fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at Palestinians who hurled stones and empty bottles at the military vehicles.
In addition, the army invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, clashed with many youngsters, who hurled stones and empty bottles at the military vehicles, while the soldiers fired several live rounds, gas bombs, and rubber-coated steel bullets.
Medical sources in the town said a child, 16, was shot with a live round in his leg, while many other Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
Several military vehicles invaded Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, violently searched many homes, interrogated many Palestinians and kidnapped two.
The Bethlehem office of the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) said the two kidnapped Palestinians have been identified as Fares Khader Zreina, 20, and Mohammad Khaled al-Kurdi, 19.
The soldiers also occupied many rooftops, fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at Palestinians who hurled stones and empty bottles at the military vehicles.
In addition, the army invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, clashed with many youngsters, who hurled stones and empty bottles at the military vehicles, while the soldiers fired several live rounds, gas bombs, and rubber-coated steel bullets.
Medical sources in the town said a child, 16, was shot with a live round in his leg, while many other Palestinians suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
4 july 2016
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched Monday a large-scale raid and arrest campaign across the West Bank which led to the outbreak of violent clashes.
In Jenin, IOF soldiers arrested at dawn Monday a young man from his house and took him to a nearby detention center while clashes broke out in Qabatia town, south of the city, when Israeli forces violently stormed the town amid heavy firing of teargas bombs.
A military checkpoint was also erected in the area. In al-Khalil, Israeli forces stormed in large numbers Dura and Bani Naim towns.
Eyewitnesses affirmed that IOF soldiers in more than 25 military vehicles broke into Dura town which led to the outbreak of violent clashes with local residents. Several injuries were reported during the clashes as Israeli forces heavily fired rubber bullets and tear gas bombs.
A resident was arrested while a local home was stormed during the raid. Along the same line, Israeli forces surrounded a mosque and forced worshipers to evacuate it.
Similar provocative raids were reported in the neighboring villages which led to the outbreak of clashes with locals. Meanwhile, two brothers were arrested as IOF stormed Bani Naim town that was subjected to a tight security cordon over the past few days.
In Qalqilia, four Palestinians were brutally attacked and beaten at the hands of Israeli soldiers in Azzoun town east of the city. The four Palestinians were stopped and searched at a military checkpoint. They were subjected to tough investigation before being released.
In Jenin, IOF soldiers arrested at dawn Monday a young man from his house and took him to a nearby detention center while clashes broke out in Qabatia town, south of the city, when Israeli forces violently stormed the town amid heavy firing of teargas bombs.
A military checkpoint was also erected in the area. In al-Khalil, Israeli forces stormed in large numbers Dura and Bani Naim towns.
Eyewitnesses affirmed that IOF soldiers in more than 25 military vehicles broke into Dura town which led to the outbreak of violent clashes with local residents. Several injuries were reported during the clashes as Israeli forces heavily fired rubber bullets and tear gas bombs.
A resident was arrested while a local home was stormed during the raid. Along the same line, Israeli forces surrounded a mosque and forced worshipers to evacuate it.
Similar provocative raids were reported in the neighboring villages which led to the outbreak of clashes with locals. Meanwhile, two brothers were arrested as IOF stormed Bani Naim town that was subjected to a tight security cordon over the past few days.
In Qalqilia, four Palestinians were brutally attacked and beaten at the hands of Israeli soldiers in Azzoun town east of the city. The four Palestinians were stopped and searched at a military checkpoint. They were subjected to tough investigation before being released.
The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) has reported that Israeli soldiers kidnapped, overnight and on Monday at dawn, at least 34 Palestinians, in different parts of the occupied West Bank, including 17 Palestinians from occupied East Jerusalem, and eight in Hebron. Among the kidnapped are twin brothers, only 12 years of age, from Jerusalem.
The Jerusalem office of the PPS said the soldiers invaded and searched dozens of homes in the district, and the Qalandia refugee camp, and kidnapped seventeen Palestinians.
The kidnapped have been identified as Ahmad Abu Dalo, Malek and his twin brother Mohammad Nabulsi, only 12 years of age, Jihad Taha, Ala Fakhouri, Adli Nasreddin, Thaer Zghayyar, Anas Obeid, Wadea’ Oleyyan, Mohammad Halayqa, Amir Balbeesy, from Jerusalem.
Residents Ahmad Matar, 26, Osama Mteir, 27, Ahmad Mteir, Fadi Mteir, and two other Palestinians, whose names remained unknown until the time of this report, were kidnapped from their homes in Qalandia refugee camp.
In the West Bank district of Bethlehem, the soldiers invaded, at dawn Monday, Beit Fajjar and al-Khader towns, south of the city, searched many homes and kidnapped four Palestinians.
The kidnapped have been identified as Mohammad Omar Thawabta, 21, Khaled Mirshid Thawabta, 21, and Mohammad Jalal Thawabta, 19, from Beit Fajjar, while Ahmad Hasan Salah, 29, was kidnapped from his home in al-Khader town.
In Tulkarem, in the northern part of the West Bank, the soldiers kidnapped three Palestinians identified as Mohammad Taiseer Na’alwa, 30, after invading his home in Shweika area, while Jamal Mohammad Hamed, 49, Ehad Ata Amer, 22, from Tulkarem refugee camp, were kidnapped while crossing Jabara military roadblock, south of Tulkarem.
In Jenin, also in the northern part of the West Bank, the soldiers kidnapped two Palestinians, identified as Mohammad Adnan Nazzal and Tawfiq Rif’at Rabay’a.
In Hebron district, in the southern part of the West Bank, the soldiers invaded and searched homes, and kidnapped eight Palestinians.
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Israeli Soldiers Kidnap At Least Fifteen Palestinians In The West Bank – Jul 4, 2016 @ 11:59
Israeli soldiers kidnapped, on Sunday at night and on Monday at dawn, at least fifteen Palestinians in different parts of the occupied West Bank, including in occupied Jerusalem, during massive invasions and searches of homes.
In Jerusalem, the soldiers invaded the al-‘Eesawiyya town and the Old City, searched many homes and kidnapped three Palestinians, identified as Anas Obeid, Mohammad Halayqa, and Wadea’ Oleyyan, while a Tha’er Zghayyar was kidnapped from his home in the Old City.
On Sunday evening, the soldiers kidnapped Moayyad Abu Mayyala, 18, from the Old City, and moved him to an interrogation facility.
In the West Bank district of Bethlehem, the soldiers invaded, at dawn Monday, Beit Fajjar and al-Khader towns, south of the city, searched many homes and kidnapped four Palestinians.
The kidnapped have been identified as Mohammad Omar Thawabta, 21, Khaled Mirshid Thawabta, 21, and Mohammad Jalal Thawabta, 19, from Beit Fajjar, while Ahmad Hasan Salah, 29, was kidnapped from his home in al-Khader town.
In Tulkarem, in the northern part of the West Bank, the soldiers kidnapped three Palestinians identified as Mohammad Taiseer Na’alwa, 30, after invading his home in Shweika area, while Jamal Mohammad Hamed, 49, Ehad Ata Amer, 22, from Tulkarem refugee camp, were kidnapped while crossing Jabara military roadblock, south of Tulkarem.
In addition, the soldiers invaded Azzoun town, east of the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia, and kidnapped one Palestinian, after detaining him along with three other residents for several hours.
The soldiers also kidnapped two Palestinians from Meithaloon and Saris towns, south of Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank.
The Jerusalem office of the PPS said the soldiers invaded and searched dozens of homes in the district, and the Qalandia refugee camp, and kidnapped seventeen Palestinians.
The kidnapped have been identified as Ahmad Abu Dalo, Malek and his twin brother Mohammad Nabulsi, only 12 years of age, Jihad Taha, Ala Fakhouri, Adli Nasreddin, Thaer Zghayyar, Anas Obeid, Wadea’ Oleyyan, Mohammad Halayqa, Amir Balbeesy, from Jerusalem.
Residents Ahmad Matar, 26, Osama Mteir, 27, Ahmad Mteir, Fadi Mteir, and two other Palestinians, whose names remained unknown until the time of this report, were kidnapped from their homes in Qalandia refugee camp.
In the West Bank district of Bethlehem, the soldiers invaded, at dawn Monday, Beit Fajjar and al-Khader towns, south of the city, searched many homes and kidnapped four Palestinians.
The kidnapped have been identified as Mohammad Omar Thawabta, 21, Khaled Mirshid Thawabta, 21, and Mohammad Jalal Thawabta, 19, from Beit Fajjar, while Ahmad Hasan Salah, 29, was kidnapped from his home in al-Khader town.
In Tulkarem, in the northern part of the West Bank, the soldiers kidnapped three Palestinians identified as Mohammad Taiseer Na’alwa, 30, after invading his home in Shweika area, while Jamal Mohammad Hamed, 49, Ehad Ata Amer, 22, from Tulkarem refugee camp, were kidnapped while crossing Jabara military roadblock, south of Tulkarem.
In Jenin, also in the northern part of the West Bank, the soldiers kidnapped two Palestinians, identified as Mohammad Adnan Nazzal and Tawfiq Rif’at Rabay’a.
In Hebron district, in the southern part of the West Bank, the soldiers invaded and searched homes, and kidnapped eight Palestinians.
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Israeli Soldiers Kidnap At Least Fifteen Palestinians In The West Bank – Jul 4, 2016 @ 11:59
Israeli soldiers kidnapped, on Sunday at night and on Monday at dawn, at least fifteen Palestinians in different parts of the occupied West Bank, including in occupied Jerusalem, during massive invasions and searches of homes.
In Jerusalem, the soldiers invaded the al-‘Eesawiyya town and the Old City, searched many homes and kidnapped three Palestinians, identified as Anas Obeid, Mohammad Halayqa, and Wadea’ Oleyyan, while a Tha’er Zghayyar was kidnapped from his home in the Old City.
On Sunday evening, the soldiers kidnapped Moayyad Abu Mayyala, 18, from the Old City, and moved him to an interrogation facility.
In the West Bank district of Bethlehem, the soldiers invaded, at dawn Monday, Beit Fajjar and al-Khader towns, south of the city, searched many homes and kidnapped four Palestinians.
The kidnapped have been identified as Mohammad Omar Thawabta, 21, Khaled Mirshid Thawabta, 21, and Mohammad Jalal Thawabta, 19, from Beit Fajjar, while Ahmad Hasan Salah, 29, was kidnapped from his home in al-Khader town.
In Tulkarem, in the northern part of the West Bank, the soldiers kidnapped three Palestinians identified as Mohammad Taiseer Na’alwa, 30, after invading his home in Shweika area, while Jamal Mohammad Hamed, 49, Ehad Ata Amer, 22, from Tulkarem refugee camp, were kidnapped while crossing Jabara military roadblock, south of Tulkarem.
In addition, the soldiers invaded Azzoun town, east of the northern West Bank city of Qalqilia, and kidnapped one Palestinian, after detaining him along with three other residents for several hours.
The soldiers also kidnapped two Palestinians from Meithaloon and Saris towns, south of Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank.
Israeli soldiers have kidnapped, on Monday at dawn, at least eight Palestinians in massive invasions of homes, in different parts of the southern West Bank district of Hebron, and injured one Palestinian in Doura town, south of Hebron city.
Media sources said the soldiers invaded several neighborhoods in Doura town, searched many homes and kidnapped four Palestinians, identified as Hazem Jabara, Ibrahim Abu Sharar, 45, Mohammad Abdul-Majid Amayra and his brother Ahmad.
The soldiers also invaded the Shorafa area, in Doura town, and clashed with many Palestinians, who hurled stones at the invading vehicles, especially after the soldiers surrounded a mosque, and demanded many youngsters to step out.
One Palestinian was shot with a live round in his leg, while many worshipers suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation.
In addition, the soldiers invaded Bani Neim town, east of Hebron, searched several homes and kidnapped two Palestinians, identified as Tamer Abu Luay Tarayra, the brothers of Mohammad Tarayra, who was killed by the army on Thursday, June 30th, after he stabbed and killed a 13-year-old Israeli child in Keryat Arba’ colony, before he was shot dead.
Their sister, Lara Nasser Tarayra, 22, was kidnapped by the soldiers, Sunday.
The soldiers also invaded Be’er al-Mahjar area, in Hebron city, kidnapped Mohammad Jabara al-Faqeeh, 36, and confiscated his car.
Another Palestinian, identified as Ala’ Ghazi Qa’qour, 34, was kidnapped after the soldiers invaded his home, and searched it, in Tarqoumia town, west of Hebron.
It is worth mentioning that the towns of Bani Neim, Sammoa’, Doura and Yatta, in addition to the al-Fawwar refugee camp, remained under strict Israeli siege and massive home invasions, for the fourth consecutive day.
The soldiers closed all of their main roads with roadblocks, and in many other areas with concrete blocks, and confiscated various surveillance tapes and equipment.
On Sunday at night and on Monday at dawn, the soldiers kidnapped at least fifteen Palestinians in different parts of the occupied West Bank, including in occupied Jerusalem, during massive invasions and searches of homes.
Media sources said the soldiers invaded several neighborhoods in Doura town, searched many homes and kidnapped four Palestinians, identified as Hazem Jabara, Ibrahim Abu Sharar, 45, Mohammad Abdul-Majid Amayra and his brother Ahmad.
The soldiers also invaded the Shorafa area, in Doura town, and clashed with many Palestinians, who hurled stones at the invading vehicles, especially after the soldiers surrounded a mosque, and demanded many youngsters to step out.
One Palestinian was shot with a live round in his leg, while many worshipers suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation.
In addition, the soldiers invaded Bani Neim town, east of Hebron, searched several homes and kidnapped two Palestinians, identified as Tamer Abu Luay Tarayra, the brothers of Mohammad Tarayra, who was killed by the army on Thursday, June 30th, after he stabbed and killed a 13-year-old Israeli child in Keryat Arba’ colony, before he was shot dead.
Their sister, Lara Nasser Tarayra, 22, was kidnapped by the soldiers, Sunday.
The soldiers also invaded Be’er al-Mahjar area, in Hebron city, kidnapped Mohammad Jabara al-Faqeeh, 36, and confiscated his car.
Another Palestinian, identified as Ala’ Ghazi Qa’qour, 34, was kidnapped after the soldiers invaded his home, and searched it, in Tarqoumia town, west of Hebron.
It is worth mentioning that the towns of Bani Neim, Sammoa’, Doura and Yatta, in addition to the al-Fawwar refugee camp, remained under strict Israeli siege and massive home invasions, for the fourth consecutive day.
The soldiers closed all of their main roads with roadblocks, and in many other areas with concrete blocks, and confiscated various surveillance tapes and equipment.
On Sunday at night and on Monday at dawn, the soldiers kidnapped at least fifteen Palestinians in different parts of the occupied West Bank, including in occupied Jerusalem, during massive invasions and searches of homes.
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested 3,412 Palestinians during the first half of 2016 including 706 children and 96 women and girls.
The figures were documented in a joint report issued by the PA committee for prisoners and ex-prisoners, the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS), Addameer organisation for human rights, and al-Mizan center for human rights.
Since the outbreak of Jerusalem Intifada in October 2015, 6,326 Palestinians were arrested at the hands of Israeli forces.
Since the beginning of 2016, Israeli authorities issued 1,028 administrative detention orders. 7,000 Palestinian women, 11 children and two MPs were also placed under administrative detention during the reported period.
There are currently 750 administrative detainees in Israeli jails, the report pointed out. 123 Palestinians from Gaza Strip were also arrested since the beginning of the year including 83 fishermen.
According to the report, 330 Palestinian minors are still held in Megiddo and Ofer prisons including sick and injured boys. 15 girls are also held in HaSharon and Damon prisons. Along the same line, Israeli authorities placed 65 Jerusalemite minors under house arrest since the start of 2016.
The report said that 65 Palestinian women and 700 sick prisoners are arbitrarily held in Israeli jails in total disregard to their special needs. Since October 2015, 170 Palestinians mostly minors were arrested on charges of “incitement” on online social media.
During the reported period, 33 Palestinian prisoners declared hunger strike in protest against Israeli arbitrary and punitive measures. The joint statement called on international human rights organizations and the free world to act urgently to expose Israeli documented violations and breaches of international laws.
The figures were documented in a joint report issued by the PA committee for prisoners and ex-prisoners, the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS), Addameer organisation for human rights, and al-Mizan center for human rights.
Since the outbreak of Jerusalem Intifada in October 2015, 6,326 Palestinians were arrested at the hands of Israeli forces.
Since the beginning of 2016, Israeli authorities issued 1,028 administrative detention orders. 7,000 Palestinian women, 11 children and two MPs were also placed under administrative detention during the reported period.
There are currently 750 administrative detainees in Israeli jails, the report pointed out. 123 Palestinians from Gaza Strip were also arrested since the beginning of the year including 83 fishermen.
According to the report, 330 Palestinian minors are still held in Megiddo and Ofer prisons including sick and injured boys. 15 girls are also held in HaSharon and Damon prisons. Along the same line, Israeli authorities placed 65 Jerusalemite minors under house arrest since the start of 2016.
The report said that 65 Palestinian women and 700 sick prisoners are arbitrarily held in Israeli jails in total disregard to their special needs. Since October 2015, 170 Palestinians mostly minors were arrested on charges of “incitement” on online social media.
During the reported period, 33 Palestinian prisoners declared hunger strike in protest against Israeli arbitrary and punitive measures. The joint statement called on international human rights organizations and the free world to act urgently to expose Israeli documented violations and breaches of international laws.
The Israeli Occupation Authorities (IOA) released Sunday afternoon the member of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) Hatem Kufaisheh after serving six months in administrative detention, without trial or charge.
The Hamas-affiliated MP Hatem Kufaisheh was released at Mitar military crossing near al-Khalil.
A number of Palestinian MPS, his relatives, and local residents were waiting at the military checkpoint to receive the newly released MP.
In a press conference held shortly after his release, Kufaisheh stressed the urgent need for the release of the captive Fuad Shubaki, 70, due to his serious health condition.
Kufaisheh spent 13 years behind Israeli bars in different arrests, including 150 months in administrative detention. There are currently five Palestinian MPs held in Israeli jails.
The Hamas-affiliated MP Hatem Kufaisheh was released at Mitar military crossing near al-Khalil.
A number of Palestinian MPS, his relatives, and local residents were waiting at the military checkpoint to receive the newly released MP.
In a press conference held shortly after his release, Kufaisheh stressed the urgent need for the release of the captive Fuad Shubaki, 70, due to his serious health condition.
Kufaisheh spent 13 years behind Israeli bars in different arrests, including 150 months in administrative detention. There are currently five Palestinian MPs held in Israeli jails.
