14 sept 2013
Tadhamun Foundation for Human Rights said that the administrative detainees in the Israeli jails are determined to implement their protest steps starting next October in case the Israeli prison administration does not meet their demands. Researcher at the Foundation Ahmed Beitawi explained that the administrative prisoners will begin their protest program next month in case the Israeli prison administration refuses to end the policy of administrative detention.
He quoted captive Nabil Natsheh, held in administrative detention in the Ofer jail, as saying that these steps will be gradual and will begin next October by boycotting the administrative courts, in coordination with the lawyers.
Beitawi pointed out that the administrative detainees will begin in November a one-day hunger strike each week, and in December they will launch a two-day strike every week.
He said they will announce in January next year boycotting all the prisons’ clinics, and in February the patients will stop taking medications. In March, they will begin a hunger strike for 3 days every week; Saturday, Monday and Thursday.
The number of administrative detainees in Israeli jails has recently increased to about 150 prisoners; the majority of them are liberated prisoners. There are 50 administrative detainees in the Ofer jail, while the rest are held in the Negev and other jails.
The administrative prisoners, held without trial or charge, demand their immediate release or transferring their files to courts.
He quoted captive Nabil Natsheh, held in administrative detention in the Ofer jail, as saying that these steps will be gradual and will begin next October by boycotting the administrative courts, in coordination with the lawyers.
Beitawi pointed out that the administrative detainees will begin in November a one-day hunger strike each week, and in December they will launch a two-day strike every week.
He said they will announce in January next year boycotting all the prisons’ clinics, and in February the patients will stop taking medications. In March, they will begin a hunger strike for 3 days every week; Saturday, Monday and Thursday.
The number of administrative detainees in Israeli jails has recently increased to about 150 prisoners; the majority of them are liberated prisoners. There are 50 administrative detainees in the Ofer jail, while the rest are held in the Negev and other jails.
The administrative prisoners, held without trial or charge, demand their immediate release or transferring their files to courts.
The Israeli occupation army imposed a hermetic closure on the West Bank starting dawn Friday till midnight Saturday to allow Israelis to celebrate Yom Kippur. Israeli war minister Moshe Ya’alon said that the procedure was necessary to preserve the lives of Israelis during the Yom Kippur celebrations.
Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) detained a Palestinian citizen in Al-Khalil city on Saturday morning after breaking into and ransacking his house.
Local sources said that IOF soldiers fired teargas canisters and metal bullets at houses and young men in the city prompting the youths to throw stones at them.
IOF soldiers had stormed Arub refugee camp, north of Al-Khalil, on Friday and roamed its various streets and alleys but no arrests were reported.
More than 50 citizens were rounded up in the refugee camp over the past few days in a series of IOF raids.
Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) detained a Palestinian citizen in Al-Khalil city on Saturday morning after breaking into and ransacking his house.
Local sources said that IOF soldiers fired teargas canisters and metal bullets at houses and young men in the city prompting the youths to throw stones at them.
IOF soldiers had stormed Arub refugee camp, north of Al-Khalil, on Friday and roamed its various streets and alleys but no arrests were reported.
More than 50 citizens were rounded up in the refugee camp over the past few days in a series of IOF raids.
Director of Ahrar Center for prisoners' studies and human rights Fouad Khuffash said the number of those released within the negotiations deals between Ramallah authority and occupation increased to 8,451 prisoners, after the return to negotiations deal in 12 August, 2013. Khuffash issued a documentary study saying that during the 20 years of negotiations 8,425 prisoners were released; along with 26 other prisoners freed in the latest batch after the resumption of the negotiations.
The study reviewed the agreements signed in Oslo and their effects and compared them with the Palestinian and Arab swap deals.
It stressed that all the agreements have not met the minimum of the aspirations of the Palestinians, including the prisoners and their families, as all veteran prisoners were supposed to be released.
Khuffash said: "Any impartial observer or any observer of prisoners’ affairs can note how Israel violates the conventions, and how it has been deliberately fragmenting the issue of the prisoners."
The study reported that since 1985 and after the famous exchange deal of Ahmed Jibril there was no agreement or real deal for the release of prisoners, except for Wafa al-Ahrar deal on 18 October 2011.
The study reviewed the agreements signed in Oslo and their effects and compared them with the Palestinian and Arab swap deals.
It stressed that all the agreements have not met the minimum of the aspirations of the Palestinians, including the prisoners and their families, as all veteran prisoners were supposed to be released.
Khuffash said: "Any impartial observer or any observer of prisoners’ affairs can note how Israel violates the conventions, and how it has been deliberately fragmenting the issue of the prisoners."
The study reported that since 1985 and after the famous exchange deal of Ahmed Jibril there was no agreement or real deal for the release of prisoners, except for Wafa al-Ahrar deal on 18 October 2011.
Israeli army recruits in occupied east Jerusalem
Israeli Magistrate's and Central Court remanded on Saturday the detention of seven young men from occupied Jerusalem. According to Palestinian Prisoners' Support and Human Rights Organization Addameer lawyer Mohamed Mahmoud, the attorney general presented to the District Court an indictment against Laith al-Husseini and Isaac Ghteit for throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at Israelis in occupied Jerusalem.
He pointed out that the judge extended the detention of Mohammed Obaid to Monday so as to submit an indictment against him to the central court.
While the Magistrate's Court extended the detention of Nihad Mshasha to October 3rd, to wait for Officer of Conduct’s report to be issued and then discuss the possibility of releasing him with bail and on the condition of house arrest.
It also extended the detention of Mohammed Abu Lafi, 21, and Mohammed Abu Lafi, 16, from Al Tur neighborhood of east Jerusalem until Sunday.
Israeli Magistrate's and Central Court remanded on Saturday the detention of seven young men from occupied Jerusalem. According to Palestinian Prisoners' Support and Human Rights Organization Addameer lawyer Mohamed Mahmoud, the attorney general presented to the District Court an indictment against Laith al-Husseini and Isaac Ghteit for throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at Israelis in occupied Jerusalem.
He pointed out that the judge extended the detention of Mohammed Obaid to Monday so as to submit an indictment against him to the central court.
While the Magistrate's Court extended the detention of Nihad Mshasha to October 3rd, to wait for Officer of Conduct’s report to be issued and then discuss the possibility of releasing him with bail and on the condition of house arrest.
It also extended the detention of Mohammed Abu Lafi, 21, and Mohammed Abu Lafi, 16, from Al Tur neighborhood of east Jerusalem until Sunday.
13 sept 2013
It is a violation of the Geneva Convention to detain and prosecute children in a military court system, but that doesn’t stop the Israeli military from doing it every single day to Palestinians. These children are often not allowed to see their parents (since their parents are not allowed across the border). The Israeli military often threatens these children with harm to their families and/or coerces confessions from these children with acts of torture (source)… as these Palestinian children sign confessions in Hebrew – a language they don’t even speak. The Israeli military is the 21st century Gestapo and Americans are paying for it.
The Defense for Children International’s most recent report found on average 221 Palestinian children were placed in Israeli detention facilities (PRISONS for children) every single month. As they explained HERE: [PDF]
Each year approximately 500-700 Palestinian children, some as young as 12 years, are detained and prosecuted in the Israeli military court system. The most common charge is for throwing stones. The overwhelming majority of these children are detained inside Israel in contravention of Article 76 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
The Defense for Children International’s most recent report found on average 221 Palestinian children were placed in Israeli detention facilities (PRISONS for children) every single month. As they explained HERE: [PDF]
Each year approximately 500-700 Palestinian children, some as young as 12 years, are detained and prosecuted in the Israeli military court system. The most common charge is for throwing stones. The overwhelming majority of these children are detained inside Israel in contravention of Article 76 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel explains in their most annual report HERE: [PDF]
The arrest and interrogation of minors are supposed to be carried out cautiously, adhering to the regulations and special rules in the Youth Law (Adjudication, Punishment and Methods of Treatment) – 1971.
However information reaching ACRI and colleagues in other organizations suggests that the police engage in particularly problematic procedures toward children suspected of throwing stones in East Jerusalem, even defying the law and official procedures in some cases.
These include the arrest of children during the night, the detention of children under 12 years of age (the age of criminal culpability), and the interrogation of minors without their parents present. Some arrests of East Jerusalem children carried out by undercover squads or covert detectives take place publicly and sometimes involve the use of handcuffs and considerable violence.
And Palestinian children can be detained for up to 6 months as this report by various human rights organizations shows HERE: [PDF]
M.O. 132 establishes the maximum penalties for security offences committed by children. In the case of offences which carry a maximum penalty of up to 5 years, a child aged between 12 and 14 at the time of passing sentence shall not be sentenced to more than 6 months’ imprisonment, a child aged between 14 and 16 at the time of the passing sentence to no more than one year imprisonment.
The arrest and interrogation of minors are supposed to be carried out cautiously, adhering to the regulations and special rules in the Youth Law (Adjudication, Punishment and Methods of Treatment) – 1971.
However information reaching ACRI and colleagues in other organizations suggests that the police engage in particularly problematic procedures toward children suspected of throwing stones in East Jerusalem, even defying the law and official procedures in some cases.
These include the arrest of children during the night, the detention of children under 12 years of age (the age of criminal culpability), and the interrogation of minors without their parents present. Some arrests of East Jerusalem children carried out by undercover squads or covert detectives take place publicly and sometimes involve the use of handcuffs and considerable violence.
And Palestinian children can be detained for up to 6 months as this report by various human rights organizations shows HERE: [PDF]
M.O. 132 establishes the maximum penalties for security offences committed by children. In the case of offences which carry a maximum penalty of up to 5 years, a child aged between 12 and 14 at the time of passing sentence shall not be sentenced to more than 6 months’ imprisonment, a child aged between 14 and 16 at the time of the passing sentence to no more than one year imprisonment.
Israeli settlers from Elon Moreh accompanied by bulldozes razed Palestinian land east of Salim village in Nablus district on Thursday, leading to clashes, officials said.
Ghassan Daughlas, who monitors settlement activities in the northern West Bank, said two Palestinians were hurt during the clashes. Israeli forces detained seven others.
Daughlas added that settlers as well as Israeli forces opened fire into the air. Antar Hamdan and Basman Sidqi Shehada were wounded. and Basman Sidqi Shehada was detained.
Israeli forces also detained Arssan Abed al-Rahman Eshtaya, Jihad Ahmad Mnawer, Mohammad Anwar Abed al-Hadi, Abed al-Hadi Anwar Abed al-Hadi, Adnan Sidqi Shehada, and Yousef Mohammad Dieb.
Daughlas highlighted that the settlers torched Palestinian lands and olive trees.
Ghassan Daughlas, who monitors settlement activities in the northern West Bank, said two Palestinians were hurt during the clashes. Israeli forces detained seven others.
Daughlas added that settlers as well as Israeli forces opened fire into the air. Antar Hamdan and Basman Sidqi Shehada were wounded. and Basman Sidqi Shehada was detained.
Israeli forces also detained Arssan Abed al-Rahman Eshtaya, Jihad Ahmad Mnawer, Mohammad Anwar Abed al-Hadi, Abed al-Hadi Anwar Abed al-Hadi, Adnan Sidqi Shehada, and Yousef Mohammad Dieb.
Daughlas highlighted that the settlers torched Palestinian lands and olive trees.
Israeli forces early on Thursday detained two Palestinian brothers from Beit Fajjar village east of Bethlehem, Fatah said.
Mohammad Thawabteh, Fatah secretary in Beit Fajjar, told Ma’an that Israeli forces raided several houses in the village and detained 22-year-old Mohammad Khalid Takatka and his brother Ahmad, 24.
Mohammad Thawabteh, Fatah secretary in Beit Fajjar, told Ma’an that Israeli forces raided several houses in the village and detained 22-year-old Mohammad Khalid Takatka and his brother Ahmad, 24.
The Census Department of the Palestinian Ministry of Detainees issued a report on Palestinian political prisoners held by Israel, revealing that Israeli soldiers kidnapped 2436 Palestinians since the beginning of this year, and that the number of detainees currently held by Israel is 5200.
Former Political Prisoner, head of the Census department, researcher Abdul-Nasser Farawna, stated that the detained Palestinians are held in 17 Israeli prisons, detention and interrogation centers, and that 146 of them are held under arbitrary Administrative Detention without charges or trial.
Farawna said that Israel is holding captive 220 children, including 42 below the age of 16. He added that 13 democratically elected legislators, and 13 women, are still imprisoned by Israel. The longest serving female detainee in Lina Jrabouni; she was taken prisoner in April of 2002 and was sentenced to 17 years.
The official also stated that there are 520 detainees who have been sentenced to at least one life term, and that detainee Abdullah Barghouthi was sentenced to 67 life terms and additional 250 years.
There are currently 78 detainees who have been imprisoned since before the first Oslo Agreement of May 4 1994, including 23 detainees who have been imprisoned since more than 25 years. The longest serving detainees are Karim Younis and Maher Younis; both were kidnapped 31 years ago, and Issa Abed-Rabbo, who was kidnapped 29 years ago.
Former Political Prisoner, head of the Census department, researcher Abdul-Nasser Farawna, stated that the detained Palestinians are held in 17 Israeli prisons, detention and interrogation centers, and that 146 of them are held under arbitrary Administrative Detention without charges or trial.
Farawna said that Israel is holding captive 220 children, including 42 below the age of 16. He added that 13 democratically elected legislators, and 13 women, are still imprisoned by Israel. The longest serving female detainee in Lina Jrabouni; she was taken prisoner in April of 2002 and was sentenced to 17 years.
The official also stated that there are 520 detainees who have been sentenced to at least one life term, and that detainee Abdullah Barghouthi was sentenced to 67 life terms and additional 250 years.
There are currently 78 detainees who have been imprisoned since before the first Oslo Agreement of May 4 1994, including 23 detainees who have been imprisoned since more than 25 years. The longest serving detainees are Karim Younis and Maher Younis; both were kidnapped 31 years ago, and Issa Abed-Rabbo, who was kidnapped 29 years ago.
Israeli occupation military sources said that eight Palestinian prisoners were injured in a fire last night the Nafha desert prison. The occupation forces claimed that the prison guards helped the prisoners by letting them out of the room on fire and got the injured prisoners treated by the prison doctor, in addition to putting out the fire.
The sources described the injuries of the eight Palestinian prisoners as moderate.
Prisoners in Israeli jails say that the rooms they are locked into lack basic safety measures.
The sources described the injuries of the eight Palestinian prisoners as moderate.
Prisoners in Israeli jails say that the rooms they are locked into lack basic safety measures.
Israeli District Court has convicted on Thursday three Jerusalemite prisoners Kifah Sarhan, Yacoub Abu Assab, and Ahmed Elian for being affiliated to Hamas movement. The Israeli indictment states that the three Jerusalemite prisoners have participated, as Hamas Advisory Council in Jerusalem, in many charity activities in order to strengthen Hamas popularity among Jerusalemites.
Among the charges was transferring money from Jordan to Jerusalem in order to finance Hamas activities in the city.
Israeli Judge Amnon Cohen said the charitable activities served as the basis for the transition to "terrorist activity". He said the charity organizations are a key component in Hamas movement.
According to Cohen, this is "a system of community services offered by Hamas to its supporters and the general Palestinian population in the fields of religion, medicine and welfare through the operation of a system of educational institutions for all ages that is concentrated near the mosques."
"This system of services, which supposedly has a humanitarian purpose, is meant to expand the public support base of the terror organization and create within the population an economic dependency on the terror group, as well as creating sympathy and a commitment to its path and values," the judge said.
Among the charges was transferring money from Jordan to Jerusalem in order to finance Hamas activities in the city.
Israeli Judge Amnon Cohen said the charitable activities served as the basis for the transition to "terrorist activity". He said the charity organizations are a key component in Hamas movement.
According to Cohen, this is "a system of community services offered by Hamas to its supporters and the general Palestinian population in the fields of religion, medicine and welfare through the operation of a system of educational institutions for all ages that is concentrated near the mosques."
"This system of services, which supposedly has a humanitarian purpose, is meant to expand the public support base of the terror organization and create within the population an economic dependency on the terror group, as well as creating sympathy and a commitment to its path and values," the judge said.
An Israeli court has considered on Thursday the appeal submitted by Al-Mizan Center for human rights against Sheikh Salah's deportation from Jerusalem for six months. Sheikh Ali Abu Sheikha, the adviser to the Islamic Movement for Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Affairs, stated that the Israeli court's decision to deport Sheikh Salah from Jerusalem was a clear political decision.
Despite his deportation, violence did not stop in Jerusalem, the center said, noting that the court's decision regarding the appeal will be issued during the next few days.
He condemned the Israeli police spokesman Yohanna Danino's permission for Jews to enter into the Mosque on Saturday, where the spokesman said that it was an "undisputed right for Jews."
Despite his deportation, violence did not stop in Jerusalem, the center said, noting that the court's decision regarding the appeal will be issued during the next few days.
He condemned the Israeli police spokesman Yohanna Danino's permission for Jews to enter into the Mosque on Saturday, where the spokesman said that it was an "undisputed right for Jews."
The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) warned of using police dogs during Israeli arrest and raid campaigns into Palestinian houses, causing a state of panic among the Palestinian families. Violent and brutal search operations are conducted by Israeli soldiers against Palestinian houses accompanied by police dogs.
The PPS called on international human rights institutions to pressure the occupation authorities to stop terrorizing the Palestinian families during arrest operations.
The PPS reported that the IOF has used police dogs while raiding the Palestinian citizen Majdi Sheikh Ibrahim's house, in Jenin, last night. He was then taken to an unknown destination.
The human rights center confirmed that a state of panic prevailed among the children during the raid.
The PPS called on international human rights institutions to pressure the occupation authorities to stop terrorizing the Palestinian families during arrest operations.
The PPS reported that the IOF has used police dogs while raiding the Palestinian citizen Majdi Sheikh Ibrahim's house, in Jenin, last night. He was then taken to an unknown destination.
The human rights center confirmed that a state of panic prevailed among the children during the raid.
The Israeli Prison Services (IPS) has bowed to Palestinian prisoners' demand to move Dirar Abu Sisi out of solitary confinement after launching a hunger strike in solidarity with his strike. Fouad Khuffash, the director of Ahrar Center for Prisoners Studies and Human Rights, confirmed that the Gazan prisoner Dirar Abu Sisi has been moved out of solitary confinement, on Thursday, to Beersheba prison.
The IPS has bowed to the prisoners' demand after the Captive Movement has threatened to escalate their protests, he added.
Dirar has thanked all those who participated in the solidarity campaigns that were launched in support of his hunger strike.
Abu Sisi had commenced an open-ended hunger strike on 16th August 2013, to protest his solitary confinement and lack of health care. He spent over 2 years within solitary confinement which was accompanied by torture and lack of his basic human rights.
Meanwhile, a number of Palestinian prisoners in different Israeli prisons started an open-ended hunger strike on 26th August 2013, in solidarity with Dirar Abu Sisi’s demands.
Dirar Abu Sisi, the Deputy Head for the Gaza Strip's sole electrical plant, was kidnapped by the Mossad in Ukraine on 18 February 2011, under the claim that he poses a threat to the security of the State of Israel. He has been held in solitary confinement since his arrest.
The IPS has bowed to the prisoners' demand after the Captive Movement has threatened to escalate their protests, he added.
Dirar has thanked all those who participated in the solidarity campaigns that were launched in support of his hunger strike.
Abu Sisi had commenced an open-ended hunger strike on 16th August 2013, to protest his solitary confinement and lack of health care. He spent over 2 years within solitary confinement which was accompanied by torture and lack of his basic human rights.
Meanwhile, a number of Palestinian prisoners in different Israeli prisons started an open-ended hunger strike on 26th August 2013, in solidarity with Dirar Abu Sisi’s demands.
Dirar Abu Sisi, the Deputy Head for the Gaza Strip's sole electrical plant, was kidnapped by the Mossad in Ukraine on 18 February 2011, under the claim that he poses a threat to the security of the State of Israel. He has been held in solitary confinement since his arrest.
sraeli Occupation Forces (IOF) stormed Friday, the city of Nablus and its surrounding areas, north of the West Bank. Eyewitnesses said that Israeli forces raided several neighborhoods in the city and Balata refugee camp and carried out a search campaign.
They added that Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians, identity not revealed, before they withdrew from the city.
They added that Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians, identity not revealed, before they withdrew from the city.
Israeli Defense Minister, Moshe Yaalon, ordered a complete two-day closure on the West Bank as Israel marks the Yom Kippur (Atonement Day) Jewish holiday.
Israeli media sources have reported that the complete closure on the occupied Palestinian territories will last for 48 hours, ending on Saturday night at midnight.
The sources added that only humanitarian cases will be allowed through roadblocks and terminals, should they get the approval of the Civil Administration Office, run by the military in the occupied West Bank.
Furthermore, the Israeli Police close all roads around the Old City of Jerusalem as thousands of Jews went to pray at the Al-Boraq Wall, referred to as the Western Wall.
In other news, dozens of soldiers invaded, on Friday at dawn, the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and several nearby villages and towns, including the Balata refugee camp, broke into dozens of homes and searched them.
Eyewitnesses said that the soldiers kidnapped two residents and took them to an unknown destination; soldiers withdrew from the areas during early morning hours.
Israeli media sources have reported that the complete closure on the occupied Palestinian territories will last for 48 hours, ending on Saturday night at midnight.
The sources added that only humanitarian cases will be allowed through roadblocks and terminals, should they get the approval of the Civil Administration Office, run by the military in the occupied West Bank.
Furthermore, the Israeli Police close all roads around the Old City of Jerusalem as thousands of Jews went to pray at the Al-Boraq Wall, referred to as the Western Wall.
In other news, dozens of soldiers invaded, on Friday at dawn, the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and several nearby villages and towns, including the Balata refugee camp, broke into dozens of homes and searched them.
Eyewitnesses said that the soldiers kidnapped two residents and took them to an unknown destination; soldiers withdrew from the areas during early morning hours.
The Israeli Police arrested a Palestinian, in his fifties, from Nazareth city allegedly for driving his car, in a high speed, into an Israeli military base north of historic Palestine. The Israeli military and security agency are examining whether the man accidentally drove into the camp, or if he intended to “carry out an attack”.
Israeli Police Spokeswoman for Arab Media, Luba Samri, stated that approximately at eight in the morning, a vehicle driven by a Palestinian from Nazareth Illit, arrived at the entrance of a military base in “Ramat David”.
“After arriving at the main checkpoint, the soldiers signaled to him to turn around, and the driver signaled that he intends to turn around and leave”, Samri said, “But he continued to drive, fast, and smashed the car into the main gate”.
The man was mildly injured in the accident, and was placed under arrest before being moved to a hospital for treatment.
Interrogators of the Israeli Central Investigation Agency are currently interrogating the man in direct cooperation with the Israeli Security Agency (Shabak).
Media sources said that the Shabak and the Police are trying to determine whether the man deliberately drove into the military base, or just lost control of the vehicle.
Israeli Police Spokeswoman for Arab Media, Luba Samri, stated that approximately at eight in the morning, a vehicle driven by a Palestinian from Nazareth Illit, arrived at the entrance of a military base in “Ramat David”.
“After arriving at the main checkpoint, the soldiers signaled to him to turn around, and the driver signaled that he intends to turn around and leave”, Samri said, “But he continued to drive, fast, and smashed the car into the main gate”.
The man was mildly injured in the accident, and was placed under arrest before being moved to a hospital for treatment.
Interrogators of the Israeli Central Investigation Agency are currently interrogating the man in direct cooperation with the Israeli Security Agency (Shabak).
Media sources said that the Shabak and the Police are trying to determine whether the man deliberately drove into the military base, or just lost control of the vehicle.
12 sept 2013
Brothers Ahmad and Muhammad Khaled
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) rounded up seven Palestinians from a village and a refugee camp in Al-Khalil district on Thursday. Local sources said that IOF soldiers stormed Fawar refugee camp, south of Al-Khalil, and arrested three citizens including two brothers after breaking into and ransacking their homes.
They said that violent confrontations took place during the IOF raid during which the soldiers fired teargas and metal bullets at the inhabitants.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers nabbed four Palestinians from Beit Awa village, west of Al-Khalil, on Wednesday night after claiming they had firebombs in their possession.
Hebrew sources said that the IOF soldiers found the firebombs inside the car the four young men were riding, claiming that they planned to attack a military roadblock near the village.
In another incident, IOF soldiers raided Arub refugee camp to the north of Al-Khalil and detained a youth for a few hours. Locals said that the soldiers broke into several homes in a bid to arrest other young men but their raid failed in doing so.
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) rounded up seven Palestinians from a village and a refugee camp in Al-Khalil district on Thursday. Local sources said that IOF soldiers stormed Fawar refugee camp, south of Al-Khalil, and arrested three citizens including two brothers after breaking into and ransacking their homes.
They said that violent confrontations took place during the IOF raid during which the soldiers fired teargas and metal bullets at the inhabitants.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers nabbed four Palestinians from Beit Awa village, west of Al-Khalil, on Wednesday night after claiming they had firebombs in their possession.
Hebrew sources said that the IOF soldiers found the firebombs inside the car the four young men were riding, claiming that they planned to attack a military roadblock near the village.
In another incident, IOF soldiers raided Arub refugee camp to the north of Al-Khalil and detained a youth for a few hours. Locals said that the soldiers broke into several homes in a bid to arrest other young men but their raid failed in doing so.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) arrested 12 Palestinians in the West Bank, including three students from An-Najah National University and two liberated captives. PIC's correspondent said the Israeli army on Wednesday evening arrested three students from An-NajahNationalUniversity, on the Hawara checkpoint south of Nablus, after stopping and searching several passing vehicles.
Press sources reported that a group of undercover soldiers stormed one of the restaurants on the main street of Hawara on Wednesday, and kidnapped three young men then took them to an unknown destination.
The IOF also arrested 4 other youths from the city of Nablus, including the two liberated captives Iyad Akka and Marawah Salah, during a raid on the city at dawn Thursday.
In Jenin, Israeli soldiers on several military vehicles stormed the village of Sair at dawn Thursday and arrested two citizens, local sources said.
They pointed out that the occupation forces confiscated five tractors and computers and then took them to unknown destination.
Press sources reported that a group of undercover soldiers stormed one of the restaurants on the main street of Hawara on Wednesday, and kidnapped three young men then took them to an unknown destination.
The IOF also arrested 4 other youths from the city of Nablus, including the two liberated captives Iyad Akka and Marawah Salah, during a raid on the city at dawn Thursday.
In Jenin, Israeli soldiers on several military vehicles stormed the village of Sair at dawn Thursday and arrested two citizens, local sources said.
They pointed out that the occupation forces confiscated five tractors and computers and then took them to unknown destination.
Palestinian prisoner Zamel Abu Shalouf from Gaza began an open ended hunger strike several days ago protesting the medical negligence practiced against him by the Israeli Prison Service(IPS). According to Prisoner Club lawyer, Shalouf was transferred to Ashkelon Prison for treatment but the IPS neglected him, so he announced his hunger strike. He suffered from heart problems and in need of changing the regulator for his heart rate, he added.
The prisoners in Ashkelon Prison have expressed concern about the health condition of a number of prisoners inside the prison as their health has been deteriorating, confirming that the IPS is still continuing repressive measures against prisoners.
The prisoners in Ashkelon Prison have expressed concern about the health condition of a number of prisoners inside the prison as their health has been deteriorating, confirming that the IPS is still continuing repressive measures against prisoners.
Israel District Court of Jerusalem
District Court of Jerusalem indicted three Jerusalemites of boosting what it called terror group's popularity among Muslim population in Jerusalem through various educational and welfare activities.
Ynet site reported that Jacob Abu Assab, Qefah Sarhan and Ahmad Aliyan were part of the effort to establish Hamas' social infrastructure in Jerusalem. According to the indictment and ruling, the three served as the heads of Hamas' advisory council in Jerusalem and worked to boost Hamas' popularity among Muslim population in Jerusalem by promoting diverse activities in the fields of education, welfare and religious services.
Israel, the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Japan classify Hamas as a terrorist organization, while many other countries including Iran, Russia, Turkey, and Arab nations do not.
Israel police forces launched frequently arresting campaign against Jerusalemites, accusing them of affiliating to one of Palestinian resistance group.
District Court of Jerusalem indicted three Jerusalemites of boosting what it called terror group's popularity among Muslim population in Jerusalem through various educational and welfare activities.
Ynet site reported that Jacob Abu Assab, Qefah Sarhan and Ahmad Aliyan were part of the effort to establish Hamas' social infrastructure in Jerusalem. According to the indictment and ruling, the three served as the heads of Hamas' advisory council in Jerusalem and worked to boost Hamas' popularity among Muslim population in Jerusalem by promoting diverse activities in the fields of education, welfare and religious services.
Israel, the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Japan classify Hamas as a terrorist organization, while many other countries including Iran, Russia, Turkey, and Arab nations do not.
Israel police forces launched frequently arresting campaign against Jerusalemites, accusing them of affiliating to one of Palestinian resistance group.
A group of Mista'arvim kidnapping a Palestinian
A group of Mista'arvim (Under covered police ) , also known as “Arab Platoons”, kidnapped three Palestinians on Wednesday morning from Hiwara village south of Nablus. According to eyewitnesses , at least five Israelis from Mista'arvim unit entered a restaurant on the main road of Hiwara ,to have a breakfast, and as soon as three young Palestinians entered the place , they kidnapped them.
Israeli special forces deployed at the area and closed the road between Qalqilyah and Nablus.
The identity of the kidnapped Palestinians unknown yet.
A group of Mista'arvim (Under covered police ) , also known as “Arab Platoons”, kidnapped three Palestinians on Wednesday morning from Hiwara village south of Nablus. According to eyewitnesses , at least five Israelis from Mista'arvim unit entered a restaurant on the main road of Hiwara ,to have a breakfast, and as soon as three young Palestinians entered the place , they kidnapped them.
Israeli special forces deployed at the area and closed the road between Qalqilyah and Nablus.
The identity of the kidnapped Palestinians unknown yet.
Charges filed against Palestinian who planned High Holidays attack
A 22-year-old Palestinian will face charges for planning a terror attack in Jerusalem Mamilla Mall over the High Holidays. According to the indictment, Hamdi Romana helped prepare a bomb. He was accused of conspiring to aid the enemy and trying to produce weapons.
Last week, suspicions were raised after Romana recruited two sanitation workers from east Jerusalem who were employed at the location and who were supposed to sneak in a powerful explosive device during the High Holidays.
A 22-year-old Palestinian will face charges for planning a terror attack in Jerusalem Mamilla Mall over the High Holidays. According to the indictment, Hamdi Romana helped prepare a bomb. He was accused of conspiring to aid the enemy and trying to produce weapons.
Last week, suspicions were raised after Romana recruited two sanitation workers from east Jerusalem who were employed at the location and who were supposed to sneak in a powerful explosive device during the High Holidays.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded several areas in the northern West bank city of Jenin, kidnapped five Palestinians, and confiscated computers and tractors. Soldiers also demolished a building and structures.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers invaded an agricultural company in Sier village, and kidnapped two Palestinians identified as Adi Daraghma and Mohammad Al-Keelany.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded several areas in the northern West bank city of Jenin, kidnapped five Palestinians, and confiscated computers and tractors. Soldiers also demolished a building and structures.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers invaded an agricultural company in Sier village, and kidnapped two Palestinians identified as Adi Daraghma and Mohammad Al-Keelany.
Soldiers also confiscated two tractors and several computers that belong to the company; excessive damage has been reported as the soldiers violently broke into and searched the property.
Furthermore, soldiers kidnapped Majdi Sheikh after breaking into his home in Kufur Ra’ey village, near Jenin, and took him to an unknown destination.
On Wednesday evening, soldiers stationed at the Huwwara roadblock, near Nablus, kidnapped two residents identified as Anas Sukkar, from Sielet Ath-Thaher village, and Mohammad Yousef Kamil, from Qabatia. Both are students of the An-Najah University in Nablus.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of soldiers invaded Barta’a Ash-Sharqiyya village, south west of Jenin, and demolished a building located behind the Annexation Wall.
Dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation during clashes that took place between the residents and the invading soldiers.
Furthermore, soldiers demolished a recently built commercial building in the village. The building belongs to resident Hamza Ibrahim Qabha. The 600-meter building included ten stores.
Soldiers also demolished a garage, and a shed used for storing construction concrete blocks that belong to resident Mohammad Ibrahim Qabha, and a car repair shop that belong to resident Samer Rabah.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers completely surrounded the village, and declared it a closed military zone.
The sources added that dozens of local youths hurled stones at the invading soldiers, and that the army fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.
Dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
A month ago, soldiers handed orders against twenty stores in the village, and demolished eleven of them so far.
Soldiers also confiscated two tractors and several computers that belong to the company; excessive damage has been reported as the soldiers violently broke into and searched the property.
Furthermore, soldiers kidnapped Majdi Sheikh after breaking into his home in Kufur Ra’ey village, near Jenin, and took him to an unknown destination.
On Wednesday evening, soldiers stationed at the Huwwara roadblock, near Nablus, kidnapped two residents identified as Anas Sukkar, from Sielet Ath-Thaher village, and Mohammad Yousef Kamil, from Qabatia. Both are students of the An-Najah University in Nablus.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of soldiers invaded Barta’a Ash-Sharqiyya village, south west of Jenin, and demolished a building located behind the Annexation Wall.
Dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation during clashes that took place between the residents and the invading soldiers.
Furthermore, soldiers demolished a recently built commercial building in the village. The building belongs to resident Hamza Ibrahim Qabha. The 600-meter building included ten stores.
Soldiers also demolished a garage, and a shed used for storing construction concrete blocks that belong to resident Mohammad Ibrahim Qabha, and a car repair shop that belong to resident Samer Rabah.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers completely surrounded the village, and declared it a closed military zone.
The sources added that dozens of local youths hurled stones at the invading soldiers, and that the army fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.
Dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
A month ago, soldiers handed orders against twenty stores in the village, and demolished eleven of them so far.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers invaded an agricultural company in Sier village, and kidnapped two Palestinians identified as Adi Daraghma and Mohammad Al-Keelany.
Dozens of Israeli soldiers invaded several areas in the northern West bank city of Jenin, kidnapped five Palestinians, and confiscated computers and tractors. Soldiers also demolished a building and structures.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers invaded an agricultural company in Sier village, and kidnapped two Palestinians identified as Adi Daraghma and Mohammad Al-Keelany.
Soldiers also confiscated two tractors and several computers that belong to the company; excessive damage has been reported as the soldiers violently broke into and searched the property.
Furthermore, soldiers kidnapped Majdi Sheikh after breaking into his home in Kufur Ra’ey village, near Jenin, and took him to an unknown destination.
On Wednesday evening, soldiers stationed at the Huwwara roadblock, near Nablus, kidnapped two residents identified as Anas Sukkar, from Sielet Ath-Thaher village, and Mohammad Yousef Kamil, from Qabatia. Both are students of the An-Najah University in Nablus.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of soldiers invaded Barta’a Ash-Sharqiyya village, south west of Jenin, and demolished a building located behind the Annexation Wall.
Dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation during clashes that took place between the residents and the invading soldiers.
Furthermore, soldiers demolished a recently built commercial building in the village. The building belongs to resident Hamza Ibrahim Qabha. The 600-meter building included ten stores.
Soldiers also demolished a garage, and a shed used for storing construction concrete blocks that belong to resident Mohammad Ibrahim Qabha, and a car repair shop that belong to resident Samer Rabah.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers completely surrounded the village, and declared it a closed military zone.
The sources added that dozens of local youths hurled stones at the invading soldiers, and that the army fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.
Dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
A month ago, soldiers handed orders against twenty stores in the village, and demolished eleven of them so far.
Soldiers also confiscated two tractors and several computers that belong to the company; excessive damage has been reported as the soldiers violently broke into and searched the property.
Furthermore, soldiers kidnapped Majdi Sheikh after breaking into his home in Kufur Ra’ey village, near Jenin, and took him to an unknown destination.
On Wednesday evening, soldiers stationed at the Huwwara roadblock, near Nablus, kidnapped two residents identified as Anas Sukkar, from Sielet Ath-Thaher village, and Mohammad Yousef Kamil, from Qabatia. Both are students of the An-Najah University in Nablus.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of soldiers invaded Barta’a Ash-Sharqiyya village, south west of Jenin, and demolished a building located behind the Annexation Wall.
Dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation during clashes that took place between the residents and the invading soldiers.
Furthermore, soldiers demolished a recently built commercial building in the village. The building belongs to resident Hamza Ibrahim Qabha. The 600-meter building included ten stores.
Soldiers also demolished a garage, and a shed used for storing construction concrete blocks that belong to resident Mohammad Ibrahim Qabha, and a car repair shop that belong to resident Samer Rabah.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers completely surrounded the village, and declared it a closed military zone.
The sources added that dozens of local youths hurled stones at the invading soldiers, and that the army fired rounds of live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.
Dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of teargas inhalation.
A month ago, soldiers handed orders against twenty stores in the village, and demolished eleven of them so far.
Israel's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a decision to bar entry to a Polish humanitarian worker for having unspecified links to "terrorist elements."
Although Kamil Qandil had a valid visa when he landed at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on Sept. 2, he was refused entry by immigration officials and held at the airport as he filed an appeal.
Upholding the ban, Chief Justice Asher Grunis cited "new material which points to the appellant having contacts with terrorist elements, which was not known at the time when he was granted the visa," without elaborating.
"I have done nothing which could have harmed the state of Israel," Qandil, who has a Palestinian father and Polish mother, told the court during the hearing.
Part of the hearing was held in the presence only of the judges and agents of Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service.
"The hearing today and the court's verdict did little to clear the mystery about the allegations against Kamil," his lawyer, Yadin Elam, told reporters.
"He still does not know what he is accused of and when he addressed the court and explained it to the judges, Chief Justice Grunis replied that maybe Kamil is unaware of it," Elam said.
The Association of International Development Agencies, which groups more than 80 organisations, said on Tuesday Qandil was employed by Polish Humanitarian Action on a project to supply water to Palestinians in an area of the southern West Bank under full Israeli control.
"He said that the biggest losers would be the villagers of the south Hebron hills where the project is located and ... the Polish taxpayers who fund it," a relative told AFP after the verdict.
AIDA said PAH was seeking to refurbish rainwater cisterns on which Palestinian farmers depend for irrigation. Israel has demolished several refurbished cisterns, triggering a diplomatic response from Warsaw.
Contacted in Warsaw on Wednesday, PAH declined "any immediate comment."
Shin Bet told Haaretz newspaper on Monday that Qandil was refused entry "due to security information that exists about him."
Although Kamil Qandil had a valid visa when he landed at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on Sept. 2, he was refused entry by immigration officials and held at the airport as he filed an appeal.
Upholding the ban, Chief Justice Asher Grunis cited "new material which points to the appellant having contacts with terrorist elements, which was not known at the time when he was granted the visa," without elaborating.
"I have done nothing which could have harmed the state of Israel," Qandil, who has a Palestinian father and Polish mother, told the court during the hearing.
Part of the hearing was held in the presence only of the judges and agents of Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service.
"The hearing today and the court's verdict did little to clear the mystery about the allegations against Kamil," his lawyer, Yadin Elam, told reporters.
"He still does not know what he is accused of and when he addressed the court and explained it to the judges, Chief Justice Grunis replied that maybe Kamil is unaware of it," Elam said.
The Association of International Development Agencies, which groups more than 80 organisations, said on Tuesday Qandil was employed by Polish Humanitarian Action on a project to supply water to Palestinians in an area of the southern West Bank under full Israeli control.
"He said that the biggest losers would be the villagers of the south Hebron hills where the project is located and ... the Polish taxpayers who fund it," a relative told AFP after the verdict.
AIDA said PAH was seeking to refurbish rainwater cisterns on which Palestinian farmers depend for irrigation. Israel has demolished several refurbished cisterns, triggering a diplomatic response from Warsaw.
Contacted in Warsaw on Wednesday, PAH declined "any immediate comment."
Shin Bet told Haaretz newspaper on Monday that Qandil was refused entry "due to security information that exists about him."
Israel's army says it shot and injured a Palestinian man early Thursday after he opened fire at soldiers escorting rightists to a site in the occupied West Bank.
A military spokesman told Ma'an the Palestinian, who was not identified, was taken into custody after receiving initial medical care from an army doctor for moderate injuries.
The spokesman told Ma'an that the soldiers "fired back at the suspected shooter in self-defense" after he opened fire at soldiers amid a "large and violent riot."
The incident occurred as Israeli forces escorted hundreds of right-wing Israelis into the Balata refugee camp near Nablus so they could perform prayers at the Joseph's Tomb holy site.
Seven other Palestinians were hurt by tear-gas and rubber-coated steel bullets as Israeli forces fired at Palestinian homes. Among the injured were Thaer Qandil, Husam Qatanani, Murad Abu Musallam and Amid Abu Sayyaf.
Locals added that the invading Israeli forces detained four Palestinians. Troops used police dogs as they ransacked Palestinian homes in the camp. Three detainees were identified as Imad Abu Tayyoun and his sons Abdullah and Abboud. Two were released shortly after they were detained.
Israeli forces then detained Husam Qatanani after they injured him.
According to locals, the event started after hundreds of settlers were escorted by Israeli forces to Joseph’s Tomb where they performed Jewish rites until daybreak.
Israel's army described the escort as in line with its policy to protect freedom of religion.
"The IDF ensures freedom of religion and worship throughout the region," Lt.-Col. Peter Lerner said in a statement. "Last night's incident emphasized the challenges we have and the potential of jeopardizing basic religious beliefs."
He added: "The IDF will continue to facilitate the religious needs of the various populations in the region."
Seven Injured By Army Fire In Askar Refugee Camp
Several Palestinians Kidnapped
Palestinian medical sources in Nablus, in the northern part of the West Bank, have reported that seven residents have been injured by Israeli army fire after dozens of soldiers invaded the Askar refugee camp, east of the city, and kidnapped several residents.
Local sources said that the soldiers invaded the camp and fired gas bombs, concussion grenades and flares, wounding seven Palestinians.
Four of the wounded have been identified as Morad Abu Msallam, Thaer Qndeel, Ameed Abu Syaf and Husam Qatnany who was also kidnapped by army fire.
Soldiers also kidnapped a father and his two sons after violently breaking into their home and searching it. The three have been identified as Imad Abu Tayyoun, and his sons Abdullah and Abboud.
Furthermore, medical sources have reported that a Palestinian youth was moderately injured after being shot by Israeli soldiers near the Joseph Tomb, in Nablus.
The army claimed that the soldiers shot the young man after he opened fire at them; Israeli medics moved the wounded man to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva.
Local sources said that several Israeli buses and military jeeps invaded the city, and surrounded the Joseph Tomb area, near the Balata refugee camp in the city, and prevented the Palestinian from approaching it so that the settlers can pray in the tomb.
Clashes have been reported between local youths and the soldiers; locals hurled stones and Molotov cocktails while the soldiers fired rounds of live ammunition, and rubber-coated metal bullets.
A military spokesman told Ma'an the Palestinian, who was not identified, was taken into custody after receiving initial medical care from an army doctor for moderate injuries.
The spokesman told Ma'an that the soldiers "fired back at the suspected shooter in self-defense" after he opened fire at soldiers amid a "large and violent riot."
The incident occurred as Israeli forces escorted hundreds of right-wing Israelis into the Balata refugee camp near Nablus so they could perform prayers at the Joseph's Tomb holy site.
Seven other Palestinians were hurt by tear-gas and rubber-coated steel bullets as Israeli forces fired at Palestinian homes. Among the injured were Thaer Qandil, Husam Qatanani, Murad Abu Musallam and Amid Abu Sayyaf.
Locals added that the invading Israeli forces detained four Palestinians. Troops used police dogs as they ransacked Palestinian homes in the camp. Three detainees were identified as Imad Abu Tayyoun and his sons Abdullah and Abboud. Two were released shortly after they were detained.
Israeli forces then detained Husam Qatanani after they injured him.
According to locals, the event started after hundreds of settlers were escorted by Israeli forces to Joseph’s Tomb where they performed Jewish rites until daybreak.
Israel's army described the escort as in line with its policy to protect freedom of religion.
"The IDF ensures freedom of religion and worship throughout the region," Lt.-Col. Peter Lerner said in a statement. "Last night's incident emphasized the challenges we have and the potential of jeopardizing basic religious beliefs."
He added: "The IDF will continue to facilitate the religious needs of the various populations in the region."
Seven Injured By Army Fire In Askar Refugee Camp
Several Palestinians Kidnapped
Palestinian medical sources in Nablus, in the northern part of the West Bank, have reported that seven residents have been injured by Israeli army fire after dozens of soldiers invaded the Askar refugee camp, east of the city, and kidnapped several residents.
Local sources said that the soldiers invaded the camp and fired gas bombs, concussion grenades and flares, wounding seven Palestinians.
Four of the wounded have been identified as Morad Abu Msallam, Thaer Qndeel, Ameed Abu Syaf and Husam Qatnany who was also kidnapped by army fire.
Soldiers also kidnapped a father and his two sons after violently breaking into their home and searching it. The three have been identified as Imad Abu Tayyoun, and his sons Abdullah and Abboud.
Furthermore, medical sources have reported that a Palestinian youth was moderately injured after being shot by Israeli soldiers near the Joseph Tomb, in Nablus.
The army claimed that the soldiers shot the young man after he opened fire at them; Israeli medics moved the wounded man to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva.
Local sources said that several Israeli buses and military jeeps invaded the city, and surrounded the Joseph Tomb area, near the Balata refugee camp in the city, and prevented the Palestinian from approaching it so that the settlers can pray in the tomb.
Clashes have been reported between local youths and the soldiers; locals hurled stones and Molotov cocktails while the soldiers fired rounds of live ammunition, and rubber-coated metal bullets.
Seven Palestinians were hurt early Thursday morning by tear gas and stun grenades which Israeli forces fired heavily in Askar refugee camp near Nablus while escorting hundreds of settlers to Joseph’s Tomb near Balata refugee camp.
Locals told Ma’an that Israeli troops stormed Askar camp firing tear-gas canisters and stun grenades at Palestinian homes. Seven people were hurt including Thaer Qandil, Husam Qatanani, Murad Abu Musallam and Amid Abu Sayyaf.
They added that the invading Israeli forces detained four Palestinians. Troops used police dogs as they ransacked Palestinian homes in the camp. Three detainees were identified as Imad Abu Tayyoun and his sons Abdullah and Abboud. Two were released shortly after they were detained.
Israeli forces then detained Husam Qatanani after they injured him.
According to locals, the event started after hundreds of settlers were escorted by Israeli forces to Joseph’s Tomb where they performed Jewish rites until daybreak. Young Palestinians gathered hurling stones and fire bombs at the Israeli forces.
Locals told Ma’an that Israeli troops stormed Askar camp firing tear-gas canisters and stun grenades at Palestinian homes. Seven people were hurt including Thaer Qandil, Husam Qatanani, Murad Abu Musallam and Amid Abu Sayyaf.
They added that the invading Israeli forces detained four Palestinians. Troops used police dogs as they ransacked Palestinian homes in the camp. Three detainees were identified as Imad Abu Tayyoun and his sons Abdullah and Abboud. Two were released shortly after they were detained.
Israeli forces then detained Husam Qatanani after they injured him.
According to locals, the event started after hundreds of settlers were escorted by Israeli forces to Joseph’s Tomb where they performed Jewish rites until daybreak. Young Palestinians gathered hurling stones and fire bombs at the Israeli forces.
