17 sept 2013
Palestinian lawyer Anas Barghouti was seized by Israeli forces on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Container checkpoint near Ramallah. Anas is 30 years old and a lawyer and human rights defender. Click here to take action now and demand Israeli officials free Anas Barghouti. On September 17, his arrest was extended for five days by Ofer Military Court for further interrogation.
He is currently being held in Etzion settlement in harsh conditions, reported Mahmoud Hassan of Addameer, where Barghouti formerly worked as a lawyer for four years. He has eaten twice in 36 hours, was not allowed to shower, change clothes or use personal hygiene items.
In addition to his distinguished legal advocacy for Palestinian prisoners and Palestinian human rights, he is also a dedicated activist, involved in marches, demonstrations and popular actions in support of Palestinian prisoners, against the so-called negotiations, and demanding the implementation of Palestinian rights.
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He is currently being held in Etzion settlement in harsh conditions, reported Mahmoud Hassan of Addameer, where Barghouti formerly worked as a lawyer for four years. He has eaten twice in 36 hours, was not allowed to shower, change clothes or use personal hygiene items.
In addition to his distinguished legal advocacy for Palestinian prisoners and Palestinian human rights, he is also a dedicated activist, involved in marches, demonstrations and popular actions in support of Palestinian prisoners, against the so-called negotiations, and demanding the implementation of Palestinian rights.
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He has been sharply critical of the Palestinian Authority’s practice of security cooperation with the Israeli occupation, as well as politically motivated detentions and arrests of Palestinian political figures. He continues to volunteer with Addameer to work on the cases of political detainees held by the PA. Barghouti himself was summoned on March 6 of this year to the PA’s Preventive Security headquarters for questioning.
Like his fellow human rights defender Ayman Nasser of Addameer, who is currently facing charges of organizing demonstrations and actions in support of Palestinian prisoners, Anas Barghouti is a human rights defender facing repression by the Israeli occupation because of his work in support of Palestinian prisoners and Palestinian national rights.
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Like his fellow human rights defender Ayman Nasser of Addameer, who is currently facing charges of organizing demonstrations and actions in support of Palestinian prisoners, Anas Barghouti is a human rights defender facing repression by the Israeli occupation because of his work in support of Palestinian prisoners and Palestinian national rights.
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Ahrar Center for prisoners’ studies and human rights said that Israeli occupation authorities arrest ex-detainees mainly in order to weaken their morale. Director of the Ahrar Center Fouad Khuffash said that the IOA administrative detention policy seeks to undermine the ex-captives’ steadfastness and warn them of the consequences of launching any national activity.
He added that all the administrative detainees are liberated prisoners who had already served many years in the Israeli jails. Many prisoners have been held in administrative detention for many years without charge, Khuffash noted.
He urged the official institutions and human rights organizations to develop a national plan to confront the IOA policies that are targeting the Palestinians through such kind of arrests.
He added that all the administrative detainees are liberated prisoners who had already served many years in the Israeli jails. Many prisoners have been held in administrative detention for many years without charge, Khuffash noted.
He urged the official institutions and human rights organizations to develop a national plan to confront the IOA policies that are targeting the Palestinians through such kind of arrests.
Ameir Al- Debs during the trial
District Court in Israel sentenced on Monday 8 Jerusalemites including minors of actual imprisonment vary between 17 years and 44 months, Silwen Center reported. It added that the District Court sentenced Ahmed Sandouqa to 44 months and 12 months suspended , Ahmed Shehadeh to 24 months , Ahmed Al-Taweel to 24 months , Haitham Al- Tarteir to 27 months ,
District Court in Israel sentenced on Monday 8 Jerusalemites including minors of actual imprisonment vary between 17 years and 44 months, Silwen Center reported. It added that the District Court sentenced Ahmed Sandouqa to 44 months and 12 months suspended , Ahmed Shehadeh to 24 months , Ahmed Al-Taweel to 24 months , Haitham Al- Tarteir to 27 months ,
Ameir Al- Debs to 29 months, Hamza Al-Debs 25 months and nine months suspended and Malik Moheisen to 33 months and 10 months suspended.
The Israeli Military Forces have arrested them since last November on charges of throwing Molotov cocktail at a military checkpoint in Shuafat camp to the north-east of Jerusalem.
The Israeli Military Forces have arrested them since last November on charges of throwing Molotov cocktail at a military checkpoint in Shuafat camp to the north-east of Jerusalem.
The Israeli Prison Service (IPS) moved Palestinian prisoner Mahmoud Saleh Al-Sharha from Remont Prison to Soroka hospital in Beersheba after deteriorating his health. Prisoners Club said in a statement on Monday that since the discovery of cancer, the IPS neglected Al-Sharha and did not give him the appropriate treatment in spite of the ongoing decrease in his weight.
The club blamed the occupation and the IPS for the deterioration in Al-Sharha health condition in particular and all the ill prisoners in general.
Al-Sharha- sentenced to 22 years- has been detained since 2002 in an Israeli attack on Dora village in Hebron southern the West Bank eleven years ago.
Detained cancer patient rushed to hospital
Israeli jailers transferred Mahmoud Al-Sharha from his prison cell in Raymon jail to Soroka hospital in Beersheba at noon Monday after deterioration of his health condition. The Palestinian prisoner’s society said in a statement that Sharha was suffering from a tumor, suspected of being cancerous, in his throat and the prison administration did not extend proper medication to him since it was detected.
It held the Israeli occupation authorities responsible for his life, adding that he was rapidly losing weight.
Israeli occupation forces arrested Sharha during a raid on his hometown of Doura in Al-Khalil in 2002 and an Israeli court sentenced him to 22 years in jail. His family is demanding his release to enable it to offer him proper treatment.
The club blamed the occupation and the IPS for the deterioration in Al-Sharha health condition in particular and all the ill prisoners in general.
Al-Sharha- sentenced to 22 years- has been detained since 2002 in an Israeli attack on Dora village in Hebron southern the West Bank eleven years ago.
Detained cancer patient rushed to hospital
Israeli jailers transferred Mahmoud Al-Sharha from his prison cell in Raymon jail to Soroka hospital in Beersheba at noon Monday after deterioration of his health condition. The Palestinian prisoner’s society said in a statement that Sharha was suffering from a tumor, suspected of being cancerous, in his throat and the prison administration did not extend proper medication to him since it was detected.
It held the Israeli occupation authorities responsible for his life, adding that he was rapidly losing weight.
Israeli occupation forces arrested Sharha during a raid on his hometown of Doura in Al-Khalil in 2002 and an Israeli court sentenced him to 22 years in jail. His family is demanding his release to enable it to offer him proper treatment.
Five Palestinians were injured by live ammunition during clashes that erupted Tuesday morning with the Israeli forces in Jenin refugee camp.
PNN reporter said that clashes are still ongoing amid heavy fire shooting.
Palestinian sources said that soldiers from the Israeli Army raided at dawn, Qalandiya refugee camp near the city of Ramallah and arrested three Palestinians.
Israeli Authorities claimed that the three captured men were in possession of weapons and that they were arrested and transferred to security centers for interrogation.
PNN reporter said that clashes are still ongoing amid heavy fire shooting.
Palestinian sources said that soldiers from the Israeli Army raided at dawn, Qalandiya refugee camp near the city of Ramallah and arrested three Palestinians.
Israeli Authorities claimed that the three captured men were in possession of weapons and that they were arrested and transferred to security centers for interrogation.
Israeli Occupation Forces arrested on Tuesday morning ten Palestinians after raiding a number of towns and cities throughout occupied West Bank. Meanwhile a Palestinian young man was killed in Jenin by Israeli fire. In al-Khalil, local sources revealed that IOF soldiers stormed Arroub refugee camp, Beit Ummar and Yatta towns where they conducted arrest and search campaigns. Two minors were arrested and three others were summoned.
Violent clashes erupted in Beit Ummar after IOF soldiers stormed the town and fired tear gas bombs against the houses where dozens of suffocation cases were reported.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers detained three Palestinians in villages surrounding Ramallah after raiding their houses. Two liberated prisoners were among the detainees.
Two Palestinians were also arrested by occupation forces in Bethlehem, while another was detained in Qalqilya.
In Jenin, witnesses reported that the Israeli soldiers attacked the Jenin refugee camp in the early morning hours and closed its entrances. They arrested then assassinated Islam Al-Tobasi after raiding his house. The Israeli soldiers also arrested another Palestinian and moved him to an unknown place, they added.
Israeli Air Force helicopters landed dozens of soldiers at dawn Tuesday in Dura town in al-Khalil after landing soldiers in Taffouh also in al-Khalil on Monday.
Nine Palestinians Kidnapped In West Bank
Tuesday at dawn [September 17, 2013] Israeli soldiers invaded various areas in the occupied West Bank, broke into dozens of homes, and searched them, before kidnapping at least nine Palestinians.
Local sources in Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West bank city of Hebron, have reported that dozens of soldiers invaded the town, violently broke into and searched several homes, and kidnapped two residents.
The two have been identified as Aktham Yousef Ikhlayyel, 20, and Zein Hashem Abu Hashem, 17.
Mohammad Awad, coordinator of the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements in Beit Ummar, said that the invasion started at four at dawn, and that the army fired several gas bombs and concussion grenades in a number of neighborhoods during clashes with local youths who threw stones and empty bottles at them.
Furthermore, dozens of soldiers invaded the town in Ithna, west of Hebron, and Yatta city, south of Hebron, in addition to the Al-Fawwar refugee camp.
Local sources said that the army closed main gate of the Al-Fawwar camp following clashes with local youths during which the soldiers fired several gas bombs and concussion grenades. The gate was reopened after 30 minutes of closure.
Two more Palestinians have been kidnapped after the army invaded ‘Aboud village, north of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and two more in Betunia, west of Ramallah.
The two residents, who were kidnapped in Betunia, have been identified as Tha’er Fakher Ya’coub, and Abdul-Aziz Jibreel.
Several military jeeps also invaded Qalqilia city, in the northern part of the West Bank; and kidnapped two residents; the army claimed that the two are “wanted for security violations”.
Several Israeli military jeeps also invaded the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and shot and injured one youth, and kidnapped him.
Several injuries have been reported as the soldiers opened fire at local youth protesting the invasion.
On Monday, Israeli soldiers kidnapped at least fifteen Palestinians, including a legislator, in different parts of the occupied West Bank.
Violent clashes erupted in Beit Ummar after IOF soldiers stormed the town and fired tear gas bombs against the houses where dozens of suffocation cases were reported.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers detained three Palestinians in villages surrounding Ramallah after raiding their houses. Two liberated prisoners were among the detainees.
Two Palestinians were also arrested by occupation forces in Bethlehem, while another was detained in Qalqilya.
In Jenin, witnesses reported that the Israeli soldiers attacked the Jenin refugee camp in the early morning hours and closed its entrances. They arrested then assassinated Islam Al-Tobasi after raiding his house. The Israeli soldiers also arrested another Palestinian and moved him to an unknown place, they added.
Israeli Air Force helicopters landed dozens of soldiers at dawn Tuesday in Dura town in al-Khalil after landing soldiers in Taffouh also in al-Khalil on Monday.
Nine Palestinians Kidnapped In West Bank
Tuesday at dawn [September 17, 2013] Israeli soldiers invaded various areas in the occupied West Bank, broke into dozens of homes, and searched them, before kidnapping at least nine Palestinians.
Local sources in Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West bank city of Hebron, have reported that dozens of soldiers invaded the town, violently broke into and searched several homes, and kidnapped two residents.
The two have been identified as Aktham Yousef Ikhlayyel, 20, and Zein Hashem Abu Hashem, 17.
Mohammad Awad, coordinator of the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements in Beit Ummar, said that the invasion started at four at dawn, and that the army fired several gas bombs and concussion grenades in a number of neighborhoods during clashes with local youths who threw stones and empty bottles at them.
Furthermore, dozens of soldiers invaded the town in Ithna, west of Hebron, and Yatta city, south of Hebron, in addition to the Al-Fawwar refugee camp.
Local sources said that the army closed main gate of the Al-Fawwar camp following clashes with local youths during which the soldiers fired several gas bombs and concussion grenades. The gate was reopened after 30 minutes of closure.
Two more Palestinians have been kidnapped after the army invaded ‘Aboud village, north of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and two more in Betunia, west of Ramallah.
The two residents, who were kidnapped in Betunia, have been identified as Tha’er Fakher Ya’coub, and Abdul-Aziz Jibreel.
Several military jeeps also invaded Qalqilia city, in the northern part of the West Bank; and kidnapped two residents; the army claimed that the two are “wanted for security violations”.
Several Israeli military jeeps also invaded the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and shot and injured one youth, and kidnapped him.
Several injuries have been reported as the soldiers opened fire at local youth protesting the invasion.
On Monday, Israeli soldiers kidnapped at least fifteen Palestinians, including a legislator, in different parts of the occupied West Bank.
Islam Husam Toubasy 19
Palestinian medical sources have reported that a Palestinian youth was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers invading his home in the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. Dozens of residents have been injured during ensuing clashes, and one was kidnapped.
The Maan News Agency has reported that a large Israeli military force invaded that camp, during late night hours, and that the soldiers broke into and violently searched dozens of homes.
The invasion led to clashes with local youths who hurled stones and empty bottles at the invading forces.
Medical sources said that resident Islam Husam Toubasy, 19, was shot by rounds of live ammunition fired at him by the invasion soldiers who broke into his home after detonating its door.
His family told Maan that, immediately after invading their property, the soldiers headed to the rooftop where Islam sleeps in his room, and shot him in the foot before dragging him onto the ground, taking him out of his home while he was heavily bleeding.
His brother, Kamal, stated that after the soldiers shot and injured Islam, and dragged him out of the home, undercover soldiers of the Israeli army shot him again, the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) has reported.
The army then moved him to the Al Khodeira hospital, inside the 1948 territories, where he died due to the massive bleeding he suffered as a result of his injury.
The family said that the soldiers forced them in one room, and that they saw Islam bleeding and unconscious before the soldiers took him away. The soldiers did not allow the family to help their son.
Army then withdrew from the camp, but re-invaded it, and the city of Jenin, in the morning, leading to clashes with dozens of local youths.
Eyewitnesses said that at least twenty armored Israeli military vehicles, and a military ambulance, invaded the area, leading to clashes with dozens of students heading to their school.
The soldiers fired more rounds of live ammunition, gas bombs and concussion grenades at the residents leading to several injuries.
One of the wounded, Nael Ghazzawy, 13, was shot by a live round in his leg while standing at the balcony of his home.
Soldiers also kidnapped a resident identified as Mohammad Bassam Al-Fayed, 21, and took him to an unknown destination.
It is worth mentioning that, in 2006, undercover soldiers of the Israeli army, shot and killed Ahmad, the brother of Islam, and demolished his home. Their brother Sa’id, is a political prisoner held by Israel after being sentenced to 32 years imprisonment by a military court.
Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli soldiers invaded various Palestinian communities in different parts of the occupied West Bank, and kidnapped at least nine Palestinians.
On Monday, Israeli soldiers kidnapped at least fifteen Palestinians, including a legislator, in different parts of the occupied West Bank.
The invasions are part of daily violations carried out by the army against the Palestinians and their property in different parts of occupied Palestine.
Palestinian Dies of Wounds Sustained during Ongoing Clashes in Jenin Refugee Camp
A 19-year-old Palestinian, Islam Hussam Saed al-Tubasi died of injuries sustained a while ago, during the ongoing clashes in Jenin refugee camp Tuesday.
Tubasi was injured after Israeli forces raided his house at dawn, destroying doors, and arrested him. He died a while later in one of the hospitals inside the lands of 1948 after being brought by an Israeli ambulance.
Palestinian security sources said that more than 20 military vehicles raided the camp amid heavy fire, teargas and stun grenades. The forces broke into several houses and exploded their gates.
The violent clashes that erupted between young Palestinians and Israeli forces led to the injury of several Palestinians, including children, and several others suffered suffocation due to teargas inhalation. Among the children was a 13-year-old boy, Saleh Nael Ghazawi, after he was shot with a bullet to his left leg and was transferred to one of the hospitals in the city.
Israeli forces also arrested the 21-year-old Mohammed Bassam al-Fayed.
Palestinian medical sources have reported that a Palestinian youth was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers invading his home in the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. Dozens of residents have been injured during ensuing clashes, and one was kidnapped.
The Maan News Agency has reported that a large Israeli military force invaded that camp, during late night hours, and that the soldiers broke into and violently searched dozens of homes.
The invasion led to clashes with local youths who hurled stones and empty bottles at the invading forces.
Medical sources said that resident Islam Husam Toubasy, 19, was shot by rounds of live ammunition fired at him by the invasion soldiers who broke into his home after detonating its door.
His family told Maan that, immediately after invading their property, the soldiers headed to the rooftop where Islam sleeps in his room, and shot him in the foot before dragging him onto the ground, taking him out of his home while he was heavily bleeding.
His brother, Kamal, stated that after the soldiers shot and injured Islam, and dragged him out of the home, undercover soldiers of the Israeli army shot him again, the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) has reported.
The army then moved him to the Al Khodeira hospital, inside the 1948 territories, where he died due to the massive bleeding he suffered as a result of his injury.
The family said that the soldiers forced them in one room, and that they saw Islam bleeding and unconscious before the soldiers took him away. The soldiers did not allow the family to help their son.
Army then withdrew from the camp, but re-invaded it, and the city of Jenin, in the morning, leading to clashes with dozens of local youths.
Eyewitnesses said that at least twenty armored Israeli military vehicles, and a military ambulance, invaded the area, leading to clashes with dozens of students heading to their school.
The soldiers fired more rounds of live ammunition, gas bombs and concussion grenades at the residents leading to several injuries.
One of the wounded, Nael Ghazzawy, 13, was shot by a live round in his leg while standing at the balcony of his home.
Soldiers also kidnapped a resident identified as Mohammad Bassam Al-Fayed, 21, and took him to an unknown destination.
It is worth mentioning that, in 2006, undercover soldiers of the Israeli army, shot and killed Ahmad, the brother of Islam, and demolished his home. Their brother Sa’id, is a political prisoner held by Israel after being sentenced to 32 years imprisonment by a military court.
Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli soldiers invaded various Palestinian communities in different parts of the occupied West Bank, and kidnapped at least nine Palestinians.
On Monday, Israeli soldiers kidnapped at least fifteen Palestinians, including a legislator, in different parts of the occupied West Bank.
The invasions are part of daily violations carried out by the army against the Palestinians and their property in different parts of occupied Palestine.
Palestinian Dies of Wounds Sustained during Ongoing Clashes in Jenin Refugee Camp
A 19-year-old Palestinian, Islam Hussam Saed al-Tubasi died of injuries sustained a while ago, during the ongoing clashes in Jenin refugee camp Tuesday.
Tubasi was injured after Israeli forces raided his house at dawn, destroying doors, and arrested him. He died a while later in one of the hospitals inside the lands of 1948 after being brought by an Israeli ambulance.
Palestinian security sources said that more than 20 military vehicles raided the camp amid heavy fire, teargas and stun grenades. The forces broke into several houses and exploded their gates.
The violent clashes that erupted between young Palestinians and Israeli forces led to the injury of several Palestinians, including children, and several others suffered suffocation due to teargas inhalation. Among the children was a 13-year-old boy, Saleh Nael Ghazawi, after he was shot with a bullet to his left leg and was transferred to one of the hospitals in the city.
Israeli forces also arrested the 21-year-old Mohammed Bassam al-Fayed.
16 sept 2013
Palestinian Authority’s security agencies rounded up six Hamas supporters in Ramallah, Nablus, Tulkarem, and Salfit over the past 24 hours. Local sources said that elements of the PA preventive security apparatus arrested a student in Nablus after summoning him for interrogation.
They said that another student, who is a liberated prisoner, was arrested in Ramallah by elements of the same apparatus outside of a mosque after finishing Asr prayers.
In Tulkarem, PA intelligence agents arrested a young man in Saida village after breaking into his home and confiscating his personal computer.
Preventive security office in Salfit also nabbed a liberated prisoner after summoning him for interrogation.
Two other young men, both sons of martyrs in Qarawat Bani Hassan, were rounded up by intelligence agents on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces arrested a student in Al-Khalil university less than a month after he was released from PA custody, in another display of security coordination between the PA and Israel.
They said that another student, who is a liberated prisoner, was arrested in Ramallah by elements of the same apparatus outside of a mosque after finishing Asr prayers.
In Tulkarem, PA intelligence agents arrested a young man in Saida village after breaking into his home and confiscating his personal computer.
Preventive security office in Salfit also nabbed a liberated prisoner after summoning him for interrogation.
Two other young men, both sons of martyrs in Qarawat Bani Hassan, were rounded up by intelligence agents on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces arrested a student in Al-Khalil university less than a month after he was released from PA custody, in another display of security coordination between the PA and Israel.
Israeli Occupation Forces (OF) arrested at dawn Monday 16 Palestinians throughout occupied West Bank, Israeli media sources revealed. Israeli Kfir units conducted campaign arrest campaigns in different villages and towns in occupied West Bank at dawn Monday.
In al-Khalil, nine Palestinians were arrested including two children and the eldest son of a leader in Hamas movement, who has been detained for 7 months in Israeli jails.
Palestinian sources said that three Palestinians from Hijra village in al-Khalil were subjected to brutal attack by Israeli forces while two other youths from Idna town were severely beaten.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers detained a Palestinian child from Arroub refugee camp, north of al-Khalil, after clashes erupted at the entrance to the camp. The child was transferred to an unknown destination.
Clashes erupted in Arroub camp after IOF soldiers stationed at a nearby watchtower fired tear gas bombs against Palestinian houses, causing breathing difficulty among a number of civilians. Other Palestinian youths were detained.
In Qalqilya, IOF soldiers detained a Palestinian child while working in his parents' agricultural land. The child was subjected to brutal beating despite his difficult health situation where he had undergone several surgeries, according to family sources.
IMF arrests 14 Palestinians from West Bank
Israeli Military forces (IMF) arrested 14 Palestinians on Monday at dawn from several cities in the West Bank, Israeli radio reported. It reported that the IMF stormed Ertah village southern Tulkarm and Madama village southwest Nablus and arrested two youths.
Number of youth were also arrested in Deir Istiya to the southwest of Nablus , Jalazone camp northern Ramallah , Beit Ummar to the northwest of Hebron and Beit Awa southwest of Hebron.
The IMF also arrested 3 youths from Hebron and took them to a disclosed place.
In al-Khalil, nine Palestinians were arrested including two children and the eldest son of a leader in Hamas movement, who has been detained for 7 months in Israeli jails.
Palestinian sources said that three Palestinians from Hijra village in al-Khalil were subjected to brutal attack by Israeli forces while two other youths from Idna town were severely beaten.
Meanwhile, IOF soldiers detained a Palestinian child from Arroub refugee camp, north of al-Khalil, after clashes erupted at the entrance to the camp. The child was transferred to an unknown destination.
Clashes erupted in Arroub camp after IOF soldiers stationed at a nearby watchtower fired tear gas bombs against Palestinian houses, causing breathing difficulty among a number of civilians. Other Palestinian youths were detained.
In Qalqilya, IOF soldiers detained a Palestinian child while working in his parents' agricultural land. The child was subjected to brutal beating despite his difficult health situation where he had undergone several surgeries, according to family sources.
IMF arrests 14 Palestinians from West Bank
Israeli Military forces (IMF) arrested 14 Palestinians on Monday at dawn from several cities in the West Bank, Israeli radio reported. It reported that the IMF stormed Ertah village southern Tulkarm and Madama village southwest Nablus and arrested two youths.
Number of youth were also arrested in Deir Istiya to the southwest of Nablus , Jalazone camp northern Ramallah , Beit Ummar to the northwest of Hebron and Beit Awa southwest of Hebron.
The IMF also arrested 3 youths from Hebron and took them to a disclosed place.
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) broke into the home of MP Hatem Qufaisha in Al-Khalil city at dawn Monday and detained his eldest son Anas. The MP’s wife said that the soldiers burst into their home at dawn and wreaked havoc in it in a violent search operation before taking away Anas, 19, to an unknown detention center.
She said that the soldiers confiscated a number of personal computers from their home along with a mobile phone. She added that the soldiers also stormed the home of Hatem’s brother and took away a number of computers.
IOF soldiers arrested the MP four times during his tenure the latest of which was on 4/2/2013 where he was held in administrative detention, without trial or charge. Hatem served 14 years in Israeli occupation jails en aggregate. The MP has five daughters and two sons.
She said that the soldiers confiscated a number of personal computers from their home along with a mobile phone. She added that the soldiers also stormed the home of Hatem’s brother and took away a number of computers.
IOF soldiers arrested the MP four times during his tenure the latest of which was on 4/2/2013 where he was held in administrative detention, without trial or charge. Hatem served 14 years in Israeli occupation jails en aggregate. The MP has five daughters and two sons.
15 sept 2013
The District court judge acquitted on Sunday 42-year old Eyad Al-A’war from Silwan for lack of evidence against him.
Mohammad Mahmoud, Al-Dameer organization lawyer, said that the Magistrate court judge decided to release Eyad Al-A’war during the session since the general prosecution was unable to prove the charges against him which was throwing stones in Silwan; noting that a hearing session was held last July to hear witnesses, and Sunday’s session was a continuation to hearing witnesses, and there was a contradiction in the statements of the witnesses in the session and lack of proof of evidence against him.
Lawyer Mahmoud pointed out that the judge decided to release Eyad on Sunday with no conditions and acquitted him of the charges against him; note that Eyad was arrested on 19/05/2013 from his house in Silwan.
Mohammad Mahmoud, Al-Dameer organization lawyer, said that the Magistrate court judge decided to release Eyad Al-A’war during the session since the general prosecution was unable to prove the charges against him which was throwing stones in Silwan; noting that a hearing session was held last July to hear witnesses, and Sunday’s session was a continuation to hearing witnesses, and there was a contradiction in the statements of the witnesses in the session and lack of proof of evidence against him.
Lawyer Mahmoud pointed out that the judge decided to release Eyad on Sunday with no conditions and acquitted him of the charges against him; note that Eyad was arrested on 19/05/2013 from his house in Silwan.
Two Palestinian youths kidnapped in Beit Ummar
[Sunday at dawn September 15, 2013] Palestinian medical sources have reported that two Palestinian day laborers have been injured by Israeli army fire in the Ramadeen area, close to the Green Line, near the southern West Bank city of Hebron.
The sources said that the soldiers chased dozens of workers trying to cross into Israel to search for work, kidnapped two workers, and wounded two others.
The two wounded workers suffered various burns as the army fired firebombs at them; one of the workers suffered fist degree burns.
Palestinian medics said that Nash’at Nimer Bashir, 23, suffered various burns in his abdomen and arms, while Khaled Nimir Suleiman, 21, suffered burns in his back.
Eyewitnesses said that the soldiers fired firebombs at a car transporting the workers causing it to catch fire.
The wounded have been moved to the Hebron Governmental Hospital, in Hebron, and received the needed medical treatment.
In related news, soldiers invaded Beit Ummar town, near Hebron, and kidnapped two children identified as Bader Ibrahim Abu Maria, 17, and Amjad Saber Abu Maria, 17.
The two were moved to the Etzion military base; they were kidnapped after the army invaded Beit Ummar on Saturday night after midnight.
Their families were not informed of their arrest, causing them to panic after being unable to locate them; the families were only informed on Sunday morning when the Israeli District Coordination Office told them that their sons would be sent to court soon for what was described as “security violations”.
In related news, soldiers kidnapped three Palestinian children Ya’bod town, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin. Army also installed several roadblocks in the Jenin district.
[Sunday at dawn September 15, 2013] Palestinian medical sources have reported that two Palestinian day laborers have been injured by Israeli army fire in the Ramadeen area, close to the Green Line, near the southern West Bank city of Hebron.
The sources said that the soldiers chased dozens of workers trying to cross into Israel to search for work, kidnapped two workers, and wounded two others.
The two wounded workers suffered various burns as the army fired firebombs at them; one of the workers suffered fist degree burns.
Palestinian medics said that Nash’at Nimer Bashir, 23, suffered various burns in his abdomen and arms, while Khaled Nimir Suleiman, 21, suffered burns in his back.
Eyewitnesses said that the soldiers fired firebombs at a car transporting the workers causing it to catch fire.
The wounded have been moved to the Hebron Governmental Hospital, in Hebron, and received the needed medical treatment.
In related news, soldiers invaded Beit Ummar town, near Hebron, and kidnapped two children identified as Bader Ibrahim Abu Maria, 17, and Amjad Saber Abu Maria, 17.
The two were moved to the Etzion military base; they were kidnapped after the army invaded Beit Ummar on Saturday night after midnight.
Their families were not informed of their arrest, causing them to panic after being unable to locate them; the families were only informed on Sunday morning when the Israeli District Coordination Office told them that their sons would be sent to court soon for what was described as “security violations”.
In related news, soldiers kidnapped three Palestinian children Ya’bod town, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin. Army also installed several roadblocks in the Jenin district.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) arrested on Sunday seven citizens from different parts of the West Bank and Jerusalem. Local sources said that the IOF raided and searched houses in Ya'bad, southwest of Jenin, then arrested 3 citizens, and took them to an unknown destination. Two other citizens were also arrested as they headed for work in Jerusalem near the Za'eem military checkpoint in the east of the city.
The Israeli troops arrested in the Old City of Jerusalem two boys after raiding their houses.
Israeli patrols stormed Beit Ummar village, north of al-Khalil, and roamed its streets, while the soldiers stopped two citizens, and after checking their identities they were transferred to a detention center where the authorities announced officially their arrest in the morning, locals said.
The sources added that IOF soldiers intensified their presence in the town during the past few days, and launched a campaign of mass arrests in the ranks of youths and children under the pretext of throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at the soldiers and settlers.
Meanwhile, violent clashes erupted on Saturday night between dozens of youths and Israeli forces at the entrance to the Fawwar refugee camp south of al-Khalil.
Eyewitnesses told PIC that the Israeli soldiers stormed the entrance to the camp, and fired tear gas canisters and metal bullets at the shops, houses and the young people who were present in the agricultural fields.
The youths responded by throwing stones and empty bottles at the occupation forces, and the clashes broke out.
The witnesses added that the Israeli military patrols were intensively present near the tower and other areas on the outskirts of the camp during the confrontations.
The Israeli troops arrested in the Old City of Jerusalem two boys after raiding their houses.
Israeli patrols stormed Beit Ummar village, north of al-Khalil, and roamed its streets, while the soldiers stopped two citizens, and after checking their identities they were transferred to a detention center where the authorities announced officially their arrest in the morning, locals said.
The sources added that IOF soldiers intensified their presence in the town during the past few days, and launched a campaign of mass arrests in the ranks of youths and children under the pretext of throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at the soldiers and settlers.
Meanwhile, violent clashes erupted on Saturday night between dozens of youths and Israeli forces at the entrance to the Fawwar refugee camp south of al-Khalil.
Eyewitnesses told PIC that the Israeli soldiers stormed the entrance to the camp, and fired tear gas canisters and metal bullets at the shops, houses and the young people who were present in the agricultural fields.
The youths responded by throwing stones and empty bottles at the occupation forces, and the clashes broke out.
The witnesses added that the Israeli military patrols were intensively present near the tower and other areas on the outskirts of the camp during the confrontations.
Ahrar Center for prisoners' studies and human rights called on the World Health Organization, Doctors without Borders and all human rights organizations to intervene to end medical neglect against Palestinian female prisoners in Israeli jails. Fouad Khuffash, director of the Center, said in a statement on Sunday that the Palestinian female prisoners greatly suffer as a result of the ongoing medical negligence and the absence of specialized doctors.
He pointed out that the illnesses which affect the female captives are always discovered after their aggravation, besides there are no periodic checks for prisoners.
Khuffash also noted that the condition of the prisoners vary in terms of the changing physiological nature, which requires special and accurate tests that are not provided by the Hasharon Prison administration.
There are 13 Palestinian women held in the Israeli jails, among them patient captive Lena Jerboni, who is serving a 17-year prison sentence, and who had recently underwent a surgery.
He pointed out that the illnesses which affect the female captives are always discovered after their aggravation, besides there are no periodic checks for prisoners.
Khuffash also noted that the condition of the prisoners vary in terms of the changing physiological nature, which requires special and accurate tests that are not provided by the Hasharon Prison administration.
There are 13 Palestinian women held in the Israeli jails, among them patient captive Lena Jerboni, who is serving a 17-year prison sentence, and who had recently underwent a surgery.
A Palestinian businessman based in Kuwait on Sunday announced a three-day hunger strike to show solidarity with sick detainees at Israel's Ramla prison hospital, a prisoners group said.
Abed al-Karim al-Shawa will go on hunger strike for three days in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners who suffer from medical problems in Israeli jails, the Palestinian Prisoners Society said.
Abed al-Karim al-Shawa will go on hunger strike for three days in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners who suffer from medical problems in Israeli jails, the Palestinian Prisoners Society said.
Israeli occupation authorities renewed on Wednesday a six-month ban against Sheikh Najeh Bkeerat, the chief guard of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Memo reported. Sheikh Bkeerat said that the Israeli police summoned him to an investigation center, questioned him for several hours and then handed him a note signed by the Israeli forces chief of staff in the Southern District. The note ordered him not to attend his work.
It is the ninth time that Israel authorities have banned Sheikh Bkeerat from doing his work inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The latest ban starts from Wednesday and ends on 9 March 2014.
Sheikh Bkeerat criticized this order and called it "unfair". He noted that he has been banned from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque, thus can neither pray nor do his work, while Israeli settlers are being allowed to enter the Mosque and perform Talmudic rituals.
Sheikh Bkeerat said that this order is in line with Israeli efforts to distance Palestinian activists and leaders from the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Last week, Israeli forces detained Sheikh Raed Salah while he was heading to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. They questioned him for several hours and only released him after issuing an order that banned him from entering the city of Jerusalem for six months.
It is the ninth time that Israel authorities have banned Sheikh Bkeerat from doing his work inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The latest ban starts from Wednesday and ends on 9 March 2014.
Sheikh Bkeerat criticized this order and called it "unfair". He noted that he has been banned from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque, thus can neither pray nor do his work, while Israeli settlers are being allowed to enter the Mosque and perform Talmudic rituals.
Sheikh Bkeerat said that this order is in line with Israeli efforts to distance Palestinian activists and leaders from the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Last week, Israeli forces detained Sheikh Raed Salah while he was heading to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. They questioned him for several hours and only released him after issuing an order that banned him from entering the city of Jerusalem for six months.
Palestinian sick detainees in Ramle prison clinic launched a hunger strike, protesting the medical negligence by Prison Israeli service (IPS). Palestinian prisoners said in a letter previously that they threatened to launch a hunger strike if the IPS does not provide them a proper medical treatment.
They reported that the IPS has neither conducted medical tests for them during their detention nor offered them the necessary medical treatment .Moreover it banned any outside medical staff from treating the prisoners or even to over view their medical files, " The goal of IPS is to keep the prisoners alive but not cured ," the prisoners stated.
They urged , on the letter, all local bodies to pressure Israel to stop their deliberate medical negligence.
According to Palestinian Mission-UK, there are at least 1,500 ill prisoners suffering from a policy of medical negligence; of which 25 prisoners are diagnosed with cancer and 18 suffering from various chronic illnesses. Since 1967, 207 detained martyrs died in Israeli prisons including 54 as a result of medical negligence. There are over 4,743 Palestinian prisoners currently detained by Israel including; 12 women, 236 of them children, 15 MPs and 178 of them held under administrative detention.
They reported that the IPS has neither conducted medical tests for them during their detention nor offered them the necessary medical treatment .Moreover it banned any outside medical staff from treating the prisoners or even to over view their medical files, " The goal of IPS is to keep the prisoners alive but not cured ," the prisoners stated.
They urged , on the letter, all local bodies to pressure Israel to stop their deliberate medical negligence.
According to Palestinian Mission-UK, there are at least 1,500 ill prisoners suffering from a policy of medical negligence; of which 25 prisoners are diagnosed with cancer and 18 suffering from various chronic illnesses. Since 1967, 207 detained martyrs died in Israeli prisons including 54 as a result of medical negligence. There are over 4,743 Palestinian prisoners currently detained by Israel including; 12 women, 236 of them children, 15 MPs and 178 of them held under administrative detention.
Inconsistencies in the testimony of police individuals on the charges against prisoner In’aam Qlambo
Jerusalemite prisoner, In’aam Qlambo, was lately presented to the Israeli Magistrate court judge to hear witnesses regarding the charges against her which include: participating in an illegal protest and obstructing police work in addition to assaulting police individuals on the 2nd of April, 2013.
Mufeed Al-Hajj, the Palestinian prisoner’s club lawyer, said that his client was presented to the Magistrate court judge last Wednesday, and police individuals gave their testimonies regarding the charges submitted against her. It was obvious through the recording of video cameras installed in Damascus Gate that his client did not attack any police personnel like they claim. She only moved her hands while they were trying to arrest her and this is considered “obstructing police work”; contradictions in police testimonies were obvious too.
Qlambo was also accused of attacking the police inside Salah Eddin Street police station, but she was with non-specialist investigators when she went in the station that later revealed that she did not attack any policemen.
Al-Hajj added that the Magistrate court judge was not convinced that In’aam Qlambo attacked any police individuals and that she only participated in an illegal protest and obstructed police work; a hearing session has been scheduled for next month.
Mufeed Al-Hajj, the Palestinian prisoner’s club lawyer, said that his client was presented to the Magistrate court judge last Wednesday, and police individuals gave their testimonies regarding the charges submitted against her. It was obvious through the recording of video cameras installed in Damascus Gate that his client did not attack any police personnel like they claim. She only moved her hands while they were trying to arrest her and this is considered “obstructing police work”; contradictions in police testimonies were obvious too.
Qlambo was also accused of attacking the police inside Salah Eddin Street police station, but she was with non-specialist investigators when she went in the station that later revealed that she did not attack any policemen.
Al-Hajj added that the Magistrate court judge was not convinced that In’aam Qlambo attacked any police individuals and that she only participated in an illegal protest and obstructed police work; a hearing session has been scheduled for next month.
Jihad Obeid and Mohammad Farawi
The Israeli courts extended the arrest of five Jerusalemites and released two minors on conditions of house arrest and paying a bail.
Mufeed Al-Hajj, lawyer of Palestinian prisoner’s club, said that the Magistrate court extended the arrest of Jihad Obeid and Mohammad Farawi from the old city until Monday on charges of throwing stones in Al-Aqsa Mosque, noting that the judge delegated the police to release them after finishing the investigation and paying a 1000-NIS bail for each along with house arrest until 22/09/2013 without presenting them to court on Monday; and in case there is a need to extend their arrest one more time, then they need to appear in court.
The judge also extended the arrest of Naser Ajaj until Tuesday, knowing that the general prosecution submitted an indictment against him on Sunday that included throwing stones in Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 4th of the current month. During the next session, the judge will review the possibility of releasing him with a bail and house arrest, or extend his arrest until finishing the legal procedures against him during which the defence lawyer will receive a copy of his file and prepare for the appeal to be submitted regarding his release.
The general prosecution submitted on Sunday a general prosecutor’s permit to submit an indictment against the minor Mahmoud Shawish from Bab Hutta which will include charges of throwing stones in Al-Aqsa Mosque and violating the conditions of the house arrest that is imposed on him.
The judge also extended the arrest of Musbah Abu Sbeih until Monday. Lawyer Al-Hajj pointed out that his client was arrested on Friday afternoon, and while the judge was at home, he ordered to extend the arrest of Musbah until Monday. The lawyer submitted an appeal to the District court against the decision, and the District court judge didn’t make his decision on Saturday night because of “Yon Kippur” and the lack of employees resulting in the postponement of the session until Sunday. The judge rejected the appeal on Sunday and agreed to extend the arrest of Musbah, knowing that he is accused of inciting stone-throwing and organizing protests at Al-Aqsa.
Methods of investigation to create problems
Al-Hajj pointed out that the police and general prosecution are following certain procedures when investigating the detainees’ family members or friends to prove the charges against them. They call family member or friends and show them pictures of the detainee in order to identify and acknowledge him through his clothes (pants, shirt or shoes) or his face. This creates family and personal disputes due to the indirectly recognition of the detainee which will then be used by the general prosecution to submit an indictment against the detainee and extended his arrest for different periods of time.
Al-Hajj said: “the police can call anybody to ask him/her if they were with the suspect at a certain date and time, but calling someone to identify a friend or a family member is creating confusion in the social relationships as well as creating problems within the families or between friends.
Conditional release
Mohammad Mahmoud, Al-Dameer organization lawyer, said that the District court decided to release the two minors, Louai Jaber and Ahmad Natsheh, on condition of house arrest and paying a 5000-NIS bail, knowing that the general prosecution accused them of throwing stones an at Israeli bus in Damascus Gate.
The Israeli courts extended the arrest of five Jerusalemites and released two minors on conditions of house arrest and paying a bail.
Mufeed Al-Hajj, lawyer of Palestinian prisoner’s club, said that the Magistrate court extended the arrest of Jihad Obeid and Mohammad Farawi from the old city until Monday on charges of throwing stones in Al-Aqsa Mosque, noting that the judge delegated the police to release them after finishing the investigation and paying a 1000-NIS bail for each along with house arrest until 22/09/2013 without presenting them to court on Monday; and in case there is a need to extend their arrest one more time, then they need to appear in court.
The judge also extended the arrest of Naser Ajaj until Tuesday, knowing that the general prosecution submitted an indictment against him on Sunday that included throwing stones in Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 4th of the current month. During the next session, the judge will review the possibility of releasing him with a bail and house arrest, or extend his arrest until finishing the legal procedures against him during which the defence lawyer will receive a copy of his file and prepare for the appeal to be submitted regarding his release.
The general prosecution submitted on Sunday a general prosecutor’s permit to submit an indictment against the minor Mahmoud Shawish from Bab Hutta which will include charges of throwing stones in Al-Aqsa Mosque and violating the conditions of the house arrest that is imposed on him.
The judge also extended the arrest of Musbah Abu Sbeih until Monday. Lawyer Al-Hajj pointed out that his client was arrested on Friday afternoon, and while the judge was at home, he ordered to extend the arrest of Musbah until Monday. The lawyer submitted an appeal to the District court against the decision, and the District court judge didn’t make his decision on Saturday night because of “Yon Kippur” and the lack of employees resulting in the postponement of the session until Sunday. The judge rejected the appeal on Sunday and agreed to extend the arrest of Musbah, knowing that he is accused of inciting stone-throwing and organizing protests at Al-Aqsa.
Methods of investigation to create problems
Al-Hajj pointed out that the police and general prosecution are following certain procedures when investigating the detainees’ family members or friends to prove the charges against them. They call family member or friends and show them pictures of the detainee in order to identify and acknowledge him through his clothes (pants, shirt or shoes) or his face. This creates family and personal disputes due to the indirectly recognition of the detainee which will then be used by the general prosecution to submit an indictment against the detainee and extended his arrest for different periods of time.
Al-Hajj said: “the police can call anybody to ask him/her if they were with the suspect at a certain date and time, but calling someone to identify a friend or a family member is creating confusion in the social relationships as well as creating problems within the families or between friends.
Conditional release
Mohammad Mahmoud, Al-Dameer organization lawyer, said that the District court decided to release the two minors, Louai Jaber and Ahmad Natsheh, on condition of house arrest and paying a 5000-NIS bail, knowing that the general prosecution accused them of throwing stones an at Israeli bus in Damascus Gate.
Israeli military forces arrested on Sunday at dawn three Palestinian teenagers from Ya’bad town west of Jenin. According to local sources, an Israeli military patrol stormed the town and arrested Adham Abu Ermalih, Mohammed Alabadi and Hani Zeid at the gas station.
The teenagers are all at the age of 14- 15.
The Israeli forces erected a military check point at the northern entrance of the town and started checking the citizens’ IDs.
In Beit Ummar, northwest of Hebron, a military force arrested at one o’clock, at dawn, two secondary year students while they were at the way to their homes. The families of Bader Abu Mariyah, 17, and Amjad Abu Mariyah,17, received a call from an Israeli officer informing them that their sons were arrested at Gush Etzion camp. The two young men are to present before Ofer military court next Tuesday. The charges are unknown yet.
Three Children Kidnapped Near Jenin
Sunday morning [September 15, 2013] Israeli soldiers kidnapped three children from Ya’bod town, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and installed a roadblock at the eastern entrance of the village, searched cars and interrogated several residents.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers invaded the western neighborhood of Ya’bod, broke into and searched several homes and kidnapped the three children. The soldiers also invaded Zibda nearby village.
The sources identified that kidnapped children are Adham Ibrahim Abu Rmeila, Mohammad Abdul-Nasser Abady, and Hani Talal Zayed.
Furthermore, soldiers installed a roadblock near the eastern entrance of Ya’bod, close to the Mabo Dotan illegal settlement, stopped dozens of Palestinian cars, and inspected the ID cards of the residents while interrogating them.
On Saturday, soldiers based on the Container roadblock, north east of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, kidnapped a young Palestinian man from Beit Fajjar town, near Bethlehem.
The kidnapped man has been identified as Fadi Mahmoud Taqatqa, 24; he was kidnapped after the army stopped a Palestinian car at the roadblock.
Last week, Israeli soldiers carried out at least 31 military invasion into Palestinian communities in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, shot and wounded at least 40 Palestinians and kidnapped dozens, including 17 children.
The teenagers are all at the age of 14- 15.
The Israeli forces erected a military check point at the northern entrance of the town and started checking the citizens’ IDs.
In Beit Ummar, northwest of Hebron, a military force arrested at one o’clock, at dawn, two secondary year students while they were at the way to their homes. The families of Bader Abu Mariyah, 17, and Amjad Abu Mariyah,17, received a call from an Israeli officer informing them that their sons were arrested at Gush Etzion camp. The two young men are to present before Ofer military court next Tuesday. The charges are unknown yet.
Three Children Kidnapped Near Jenin
Sunday morning [September 15, 2013] Israeli soldiers kidnapped three children from Ya’bod town, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, and installed a roadblock at the eastern entrance of the village, searched cars and interrogated several residents.
Local sources have reported that the soldiers invaded the western neighborhood of Ya’bod, broke into and searched several homes and kidnapped the three children. The soldiers also invaded Zibda nearby village.
The sources identified that kidnapped children are Adham Ibrahim Abu Rmeila, Mohammad Abdul-Nasser Abady, and Hani Talal Zayed.
Furthermore, soldiers installed a roadblock near the eastern entrance of Ya’bod, close to the Mabo Dotan illegal settlement, stopped dozens of Palestinian cars, and inspected the ID cards of the residents while interrogating them.
On Saturday, soldiers based on the Container roadblock, north east of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, kidnapped a young Palestinian man from Beit Fajjar town, near Bethlehem.
The kidnapped man has been identified as Fadi Mahmoud Taqatqa, 24; he was kidnapped after the army stopped a Palestinian car at the roadblock.
Last week, Israeli soldiers carried out at least 31 military invasion into Palestinian communities in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, shot and wounded at least 40 Palestinians and kidnapped dozens, including 17 children.
