24 june 2014
Special Israeli forces seized a bodyguard of Wasfi Qabha, a Palestinian official, on Tuesday from his shop in the center of the city of Jenin in the northern West Bank.
Palestinian security sources told Ma'an that special Israeli forces drove a bus with Palestinian plates to the center of Jenin and detained Mahdi Hassan al-Hifawi, 38, from his electrical appliances shop.
Sources added that al-Hifawi was a special escort for a former minister of prisoners.
Palestinian security sources told Ma'an that special Israeli forces drove a bus with Palestinian plates to the center of Jenin and detained Mahdi Hassan al-Hifawi, 38, from his electrical appliances shop.
Sources added that al-Hifawi was a special escort for a former minister of prisoners.
Dozens of Nablus summer camp participants organized a sit-in to support hunger-striking prisoners on their 62nd day of strike.
Sami Daghlas, the representative of the Palestinian Medical Relief Services in Nablus, emphasized during the sit-in the importance of supporting the prisoners’ hunger strike and the families of the hunger-strikers.
The director of the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society in Nablus pointed out that the hunger strikers’ conditions are “becoming worse” and that they are being moved to Israeli hospitals.
Raid Amer highlighted that the lawyers of PPS are requesting to visit the prisoners to check on their conditions.
Amer demanded that all Arab and Islamic institutions and organizations act and support the prisoners in Israeli jails.
The father of one prisoner, Anas Judallah, demanded that President Mahmoud Abbas and Palestinian factions act to save the prisoners.
Sami Daghlas, the representative of the Palestinian Medical Relief Services in Nablus, emphasized during the sit-in the importance of supporting the prisoners’ hunger strike and the families of the hunger-strikers.
The director of the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society in Nablus pointed out that the hunger strikers’ conditions are “becoming worse” and that they are being moved to Israeli hospitals.
Raid Amer highlighted that the lawyers of PPS are requesting to visit the prisoners to check on their conditions.
Amer demanded that all Arab and Islamic institutions and organizations act and support the prisoners in Israeli jails.
The father of one prisoner, Anas Judallah, demanded that President Mahmoud Abbas and Palestinian factions act to save the prisoners.
Israeli forces detained late Monday eight Palestinians from Hebron and Nablus, raided dozens of houses in several West Bank districts and interrogated dozens of residents, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society.
The names of the Hebron detainees, according to PPS, are Muhammad Othman Bryush, Rajab Dandis, Sufian Dandin, Ibrahim Muhammad Sweiti, Ali Ibrahim Sweiti, and Daoud Kathim Sweiti.
In Nablus, Nimir Khalid Hindi and Thair Samir Nassar were detained.
The names of the Hebron detainees, according to PPS, are Muhammad Othman Bryush, Rajab Dandis, Sufian Dandin, Ibrahim Muhammad Sweiti, Ali Ibrahim Sweiti, and Daoud Kathim Sweiti.
In Nablus, Nimir Khalid Hindi and Thair Samir Nassar were detained.
The number of Palestinian children in Israeli jails has surpassed 250 in the wake of the ongoing military search campaign in the West Bank, a Palestinian Authority lawyer said Tuesday.
"Israel is violating international children's rights agreements by detaining Palestinian minors, and it is trying to cover up these violations with the story of the three missing settlers," Hiba Masalha said in a statement.
The Israeli army launched a massive military campaign in the West Bank following the disappearance of three Israeli teenagers from the Gush Etzion settlement on June 12. Israeli forces have arrested hundreds of Palestinians and killed five throughout the search for the teens, who Israel alleges were kidnapped by Hamas.
"Detaining Palestinian children from their houses in the middle of the night without informing their parents and families of the reasons for their detention is kidnapping," Masalha added.
The statement said Palestinian children are often subjected to violence upon being arrested and interrogated in Israeli prisons.
Sixteen-year-old Talal Khalid Sayf was detained on May 3, 2014, and claims to have been beaten badly by Israeli soldiers during the arrest process, the statement said.
Sayf was left with his nose and mouth bleeding, and was also struck in the stomach and back.
Islam Mahmoud Haimouni, 17, was detained from his home on Dec. 18, 2013, according to the statement. He was taken from his home into an Israeli military vehicle and beaten until he lost consciousness.
Sixteen-year-old Hassan Sharif Ghawadrah was beaten so badly during his detention on Nov. 13, 2013 that he was taken to the hospital, before spending 15 days in solitary confinement, the statement said.
Additionally, an interrogator in Huwwara prison beat 17-year-old Musleh Hatem Mifleh in the face and pulled his hair until he confessed, the statement said.
According to a 2013 report by the UN's Children's Fund, Israel is the only country in the world where children are systematically tried in military courts and subjected to "cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment."
Over the past decade, Israeli forces have arrested, interrogated, and prosecuted around 7,000 children between 12 and 17, mostly boys, at a rate of "an average of two children each day," UNICEF said.
"Israel is violating international children's rights agreements by detaining Palestinian minors, and it is trying to cover up these violations with the story of the three missing settlers," Hiba Masalha said in a statement.
The Israeli army launched a massive military campaign in the West Bank following the disappearance of three Israeli teenagers from the Gush Etzion settlement on June 12. Israeli forces have arrested hundreds of Palestinians and killed five throughout the search for the teens, who Israel alleges were kidnapped by Hamas.
"Detaining Palestinian children from their houses in the middle of the night without informing their parents and families of the reasons for their detention is kidnapping," Masalha added.
The statement said Palestinian children are often subjected to violence upon being arrested and interrogated in Israeli prisons.
Sixteen-year-old Talal Khalid Sayf was detained on May 3, 2014, and claims to have been beaten badly by Israeli soldiers during the arrest process, the statement said.
Sayf was left with his nose and mouth bleeding, and was also struck in the stomach and back.
Islam Mahmoud Haimouni, 17, was detained from his home on Dec. 18, 2013, according to the statement. He was taken from his home into an Israeli military vehicle and beaten until he lost consciousness.
Sixteen-year-old Hassan Sharif Ghawadrah was beaten so badly during his detention on Nov. 13, 2013 that he was taken to the hospital, before spending 15 days in solitary confinement, the statement said.
Additionally, an interrogator in Huwwara prison beat 17-year-old Musleh Hatem Mifleh in the face and pulled his hair until he confessed, the statement said.
According to a 2013 report by the UN's Children's Fund, Israel is the only country in the world where children are systematically tried in military courts and subjected to "cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment."
Over the past decade, Israeli forces have arrested, interrogated, and prosecuted around 7,000 children between 12 and 17, mostly boys, at a rate of "an average of two children each day," UNICEF said.
An Israeli military court on Tuesday extended the detention of former hunger striker Samer al-Issawi until June 29, a prisoners group said.
Lawyer Mufid al-Hajj from the Palestinian Prisoners Society told Ma'an that al-Issawi would appeal against the decision.
Israeli forces on Monday re-arrested al-Issawi from his house in al-Issawiya village in East Jerusalem.
Issawi was released from Israeli jail last December as part of an agreement in which he ended a 266-day hunger strike, during which time he became an international cause célèbre who focused attention on the plight of the thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.
Lawyer Mufid al-Hajj from the Palestinian Prisoners Society told Ma'an that al-Issawi would appeal against the decision.
Israeli forces on Monday re-arrested al-Issawi from his house in al-Issawiya village in East Jerusalem.
Issawi was released from Israeli jail last December as part of an agreement in which he ended a 266-day hunger strike, during which time he became an international cause célèbre who focused attention on the plight of the thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.
The Palestinian Prisoner's Society on Tuesday released a list of 21 Palestinian prisoners sentenced to administrative detention.
The group said in a statement that a total of 143 Palestinians have been sentenced to detention without trial as part of a mass arrest operation in the occupied West Bank.
On Monday, Addameer prisoners group said the number of Palestinians in administrative detention had "doubled" during the search campaign for three missing Israeli youths.
The group said in a statement that a total of 143 Palestinians have been sentenced to detention without trial as part of a mass arrest operation in the occupied West Bank.
On Monday, Addameer prisoners group said the number of Palestinians in administrative detention had "doubled" during the search campaign for three missing Israeli youths.
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1. Hamad al-Zir -- 3 months.
2. Muath Hamed -- 4 months. 3. Ahmad al-Eweiwi -- 4 months. 4. Fuad Abu Rajab -- 3 months. 5. Arafat Nasser -- 6 months. 6. Mahmoud Sader -- 4 months. 7.Shaker Dababsah -- 3 months. |
8. Ayman Abu Obeid -- 4 months.
9. Raid Sharabati -- 3 months. 10. Ali Dufsh -- 6 months. 11. Mustafa Shawur -- 6 months. 12. Muhammad Hammad -- 3 months. 13. Mumen Assi -- 4 months. 14. Bahaa Isghayar -- 3 months. |
15. Jihad Hmeidan -- 6 months.
16. Subhi Masalmah -- 3 months. 17. Jamil Alqam -- 3 months. 18. Musab Shamasnah -- 4 months. 19. Tariq Sheikh -- 4 months. 20. Ayman Jweilis -- 3 months. 21. Adel Idris -- 3 months. |
Israeli forces raided a Jenin-area village and detained a man after confiscating his tractor, security sources told Ma'an.
Palestinian security sources told Ma'an Israeli soldiers entered Bir al-Basha and searched dozens of houses before detaining Sharif Hussein Ghawadrah, 50.
Israeli forces also confiscated Ghawadrah's tractor, the sources said, without providing further details.
Palestinian security sources told Ma'an Israeli soldiers entered Bir al-Basha and searched dozens of houses before detaining Sharif Hussein Ghawadrah, 50.
Israeli forces also confiscated Ghawadrah's tractor, the sources said, without providing further details.
16 Palestinian female prisoners held in Hasharon Prison are living hard conditions, Ahrar Center reported. Director of the center Fu’ad al-Khufsh said that nine of them are held in captive without being sentenced. Their names are: Mona Qa’dan, Rasmiya Balawna, Falastine Najm, Tahrir al-Qani, Nahil Abu Eisha, Ahlam Issa, Shirin al-Issawi, Fedaa al-Shaibani, and Smaher Othman.
However, Dunya Waked, Lina al-Jarbouni, Inam al-Hasanat, Nawal al-Sa’di, Alaa Abu Zaitoon, Weam Asida and Reem Hamarsha were sentenced to different terms, he added.
The Israeli occupation commits violations against female prisoners, the most prominent of which are the brutal manner of their arrest in front of their families and young children; difficult physical and mental interrogation methods; preventing from seeing their children; in addition to medical negligence towards pregnant prisoners.
Furthermore, they are treated badly when taken out for court appearances or family visits. They are occasionally denied visits. During isolation periods, political prisoners are often mixed with criminals.
However, Dunya Waked, Lina al-Jarbouni, Inam al-Hasanat, Nawal al-Sa’di, Alaa Abu Zaitoon, Weam Asida and Reem Hamarsha were sentenced to different terms, he added.
The Israeli occupation commits violations against female prisoners, the most prominent of which are the brutal manner of their arrest in front of their families and young children; difficult physical and mental interrogation methods; preventing from seeing their children; in addition to medical negligence towards pregnant prisoners.
Furthermore, they are treated badly when taken out for court appearances or family visits. They are occasionally denied visits. During isolation periods, political prisoners are often mixed with criminals.
One Palestinian Kidnapped Near Jenin
Israeli soldiers kidnapped three Palestinians in the West Bank district of Bethlehem, shot and injured two more Palestinians.
Palestinian security sources said the army invaded Harmala village, east of Bethlehem, broke into and violently searched several homes, and kidnapped two Palestinians.
The two have been identified as Naji Ali Atallah, 35, and Bassam Ibrahim az-Zeer, 32.
Dozens of soldiers also invaded the al-‘Azza refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, searched and ransacked dozens of homes, while one Palestinian was mauled by army dogs that attacked him, as the soldiers searched his property.
The wounded Palestinian, identified as Khalil Kayed an-Nashash, was moved to the Beit Jala governmental hospital, suffering moderate injuries.
In related news, soldiers invaded Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, also searched several homes, and kidnapped a Palestinian identified as Hussein Saleh Abu Aker, 25.
Furthermore, soldiers invaded Arraba town, south of the northern west Bank city of Jenin, kidnapped one Palestinian, and stole large sums of cash.
The WAFA News Agency has reported that dozens of soldiers invaded the town, and broke into the home of Mustafa Sheebany, before kidnapping his brother Najeeb.
The soldiers violently searched the property, causing excessive property damage, and stole 5000NIS, WAFA added.
On Monday evening, soldiers invaded Nahhalin village, west of Bethlehem, and kidnapped one Palestinian identified as Issa Abu ‘Ahour, 22.
Local sources said more than 150 soldiers invaded the village, and searched dozens of homes, causing excessive property damage.
The village has been subject to daily invasions, while dozens of homes have been searched, and ransacked, before the soldiers confiscated tapes of several surveillance cameras owned by the residents.
Israeli soldiers kidnapped three Palestinians in the West Bank district of Bethlehem, shot and injured two more Palestinians.
Palestinian security sources said the army invaded Harmala village, east of Bethlehem, broke into and violently searched several homes, and kidnapped two Palestinians.
The two have been identified as Naji Ali Atallah, 35, and Bassam Ibrahim az-Zeer, 32.
Dozens of soldiers also invaded the al-‘Azza refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, searched and ransacked dozens of homes, while one Palestinian was mauled by army dogs that attacked him, as the soldiers searched his property.
The wounded Palestinian, identified as Khalil Kayed an-Nashash, was moved to the Beit Jala governmental hospital, suffering moderate injuries.
In related news, soldiers invaded Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, also searched several homes, and kidnapped a Palestinian identified as Hussein Saleh Abu Aker, 25.
Furthermore, soldiers invaded Arraba town, south of the northern west Bank city of Jenin, kidnapped one Palestinian, and stole large sums of cash.
The WAFA News Agency has reported that dozens of soldiers invaded the town, and broke into the home of Mustafa Sheebany, before kidnapping his brother Najeeb.
The soldiers violently searched the property, causing excessive property damage, and stole 5000NIS, WAFA added.
On Monday evening, soldiers invaded Nahhalin village, west of Bethlehem, and kidnapped one Palestinian identified as Issa Abu ‘Ahour, 22.
Local sources said more than 150 soldiers invaded the village, and searched dozens of homes, causing excessive property damage.
The village has been subject to daily invasions, while dozens of homes have been searched, and ransacked, before the soldiers confiscated tapes of several surveillance cameras owned by the residents.
Israeli soldiers invaded various Palestinian communities, in the northern West Bank district of Nablus, detained dozens of Palestinians, and kidnapped two.
Eyewitnesses said the army invaded Tal village, west of Nablus, and searched several homes, and orchards.
The soldiers caused excessive property damage while searching the homes, and detained several Palestinians, before kidnaping a college student, identified as Nimir al-Hindi.
The army also invaded Madama village, south of Nablus, detained more than fifty Palestinians, and interrogated them in the center of village, before kidnapping one.
Local sources said the soldiers searched dozens of homes, and withdrew from the village during early morning hours.
The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) has reported that Israeli soldiers have kidnapped 529 Palestinians, during daily invasions and assaults, since three Israeli settlers went missing ten days ago.
In a Sunday report by the Palestinian Center for Human Rights, the center said Israeli soldiers shot and killed four Palestinians in the last ten days.
Two of them were killed Sunday.
Eyewitnesses said the army invaded Tal village, west of Nablus, and searched several homes, and orchards.
The soldiers caused excessive property damage while searching the homes, and detained several Palestinians, before kidnaping a college student, identified as Nimir al-Hindi.
The army also invaded Madama village, south of Nablus, detained more than fifty Palestinians, and interrogated them in the center of village, before kidnapping one.
Local sources said the soldiers searched dozens of homes, and withdrew from the village during early morning hours.
The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) has reported that Israeli soldiers have kidnapped 529 Palestinians, during daily invasions and assaults, since three Israeli settlers went missing ten days ago.
In a Sunday report by the Palestinian Center for Human Rights, the center said Israeli soldiers shot and killed four Palestinians in the last ten days.
Two of them were killed Sunday.
