Weekly Report on Israeli Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (11- 17 April 2013) Thursday, 18 April 2013 00:00

Weekly Report On Israeli Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (11- 17 April 2013) Thursday, 18 April 2013 00:00

Israeli Forces raided Taqou' Municipality Building, east of Bethlehem

Israeli forces continue systematic attacks against Palestinian civilians and property in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)

4 Palestinian civilians, including 2 children, were wounded during incursions in the West Bank.

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A shepherd was wounded in the central Gaza Strip as Israeli forces opened fire at him.

Israeli forces continued to use excessive force against peaceful protesters in the West Bank.

4 protestors, including a Spanish human rights activist, were wounded during peaceful protests against the annexation wall and settlement activities.

2 Palestinian civilians were wounded during protests in support of prisoners in the Israeli jails.

Israeli forces conducted 71 incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank, and 1 limited incursion in the southern Gaza Strip.

40 Palestinian civilians, including 7 children, were arrested in the West Bank.

2 children were arrested while attempting to cross the borders into Israel.

Israel has continued to impose a total closure on the oPt and has isolated the Gaza Strip

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from the outside world.

During the reporting period, the border crossings between the Gaza Strip and Israel were completely closed for 4 days.

Israeli forces established dozens of checkpoints in the West Bank.

11 Palestinian civilians, including 2 brothers and a girl, were arrested at checkpoints.

Israeli forces have continued to attack Palestinian fishermen at sea.

Israeli forces continued to fire at Palestinian fishing boats, forcing them to sail within the 3 nautical mile limit.

Israeli forces have continued to support settlement activities in the West Bank and Israeli settlers have continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.

The settlers uprooted dozens of trees throughout the West Bank, aiming to create space to further expand their settlements

A child was wounded when a settler tried to deliberately run him over in Taqou' village, southeast of Bethlehem.

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3 farmers sustained bruises due to the settlers' attack on them.

Summary

Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law in the oPt continued during the reporting period 11 – 17 April 2013:

Shooting:

During the reporting period, Israeli forces wounded 10 Palestinian civilians, including 2 children and a Palestinian and a Spanish human rights activist in the West Bank; 6 of whom were wounded during peaceful protests against the annexation wall, settlement activities and in support of Palestinian prisoners in the Israeli jails. The 4 others were wounded during incursions conducted in the West Bank. In the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces wounded a shepherd from al-Bureij refugee camp, in the centre of the Gaza Strip. They also continued to open fire at Palestinian fishing boats, restricting the permitted fishing area to 3 nautical miles instead of the 6 nautical mile limit which was agreed in the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in November 2012.

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In the West Bank during incursions conducted by the Israeli forces 5 Palestinian civilians, including 2 children and a physically disabled former prisoner, were wounded.

On 11 April 2013, Mo'taz Mohammed Faraj Ebeido, 32, from Hebron, who is a physically disabled former prisoner, was wounded and arrested when the Israeli forces raided Ebeido telecommunication store.

On the same day, a 12-year-old child was wounded by 2 bullets when the Israeli forces moved into Selwad village, northeast of Ramallah. This happened after some settlers attacked Palestinian shepherds and the Palestinian civilians set fire to a tent established by settlers on Palestinian lands.

On 12 April 2013, 2 Palestinian civilians, including an 11-year-old child, were wounded when Israeli forces moved into Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron.

On the same day, a 22-year-old civilian was wounded by a bullet to the right leg when the Israeli forces moved into al-Aqaba village, south of Doura, southwest of Hebron.

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In an example of the systematic use of excessive force against peaceful protests organised by Palestinian, Israeli, and international activists against the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities in the West Bank, Israeli forces wounded 3 civilians and a Spanish human rights activist. 2 Palestinians were wounded during Bil'in weekly protest, while the 2 others, including the Spanish activist, were wounded during the al-Nabi Saleh weekly protest, northwest of Ramallah.

Palestinian civilians organised many peaceful protests in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners detained in Israeli jails, especially those on hunger strike. Israeli forces used excessive force against the protesters; as a result, an 18-year-old boy was wounded by a bullet to the abdomen while he was participating in a protest in Um Rokba area, south of Bethlehem, on 12 April 2013. Moreover, the Palestinian activist Yusef Abdul Hamid Abu Maria, 42, was wounded on the same day in a protest in al-Harayeq area, southeast of Hebron.

In the Gaza Strip, on 15 April 2013, the Israeli forces stationed along the border fence opened fire at and wounded a Palestinian civilian while grazing the sheep, east of al-Bureij refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip.

Israeli forces continued to chase fishermen at sea.On 13 April 2013, Israeli gunboats stationed off the coast of al-Waha resort, northwest of BeitLahia in the northern Gaza Strip, opened fire twice at Palestinian fishing boats. Furthermore, on 14 and 15 April 2013, similar incidents occurred. As a result, the fishermen returned to shore, fearing that they would be wounded or

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arrested. No casualties or material damage were reported.

It should be noted that, on Thursday, 21 March 2013, Israeli forces announced that the nautical mile limit would be reduced from 6 to 3 nautical miles. Israeli forces had permitted fishermen to sail up to 6 nautical miles offshore following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in November 2012.

Incursions:

During the reporting period, Israeli forces conducted at least 71 military incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank. During these incursions, Israeli forces arrested at least 40 Palestinians, including 7 children.

During peaceful protests in the West Bank, Israeli forces arrested 6 Palestinians, including 4 children and Abdul Hafeez al-Hashlamoun, a cameraman from the European News Agency. They were later released..

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In the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces conducted a 1 limited incursion on 11 April 2013 in the east of Khan Yunis, in the south of the Gaza Strip.

On the same day, Israeli forces stationed along the border fence, east of al-Bureij refugee camp, in the centre of the Gaza Strip, arrested 2 children from Deir al-Balah when they attempted to cross the borders into Israel.

Restrictions on movement:

Israel continued to impose a tightened closure of the oPt, imposing severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.

The illegal closure of the Gaza Strip, which has steadily tightened since June 2007, has had a

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disastrous impact on the humanitarian and economic situation in the Gaza Strip. The illegal closure has caused not only a humanitarian crisis, but also a human rights crisis and the erosion of human dignity for the people of the Gaza Strip. Recently-declared measures to ease the closure are vague, purely cosmetic and fail to deal with the root causes of the crisis. The root causes can only be addressed by an immediate and complete lifting of the closure, including lifting the travel ban into and out of the Gaza Strip and the ban on exports. Palestinians in Gaza may no longer suffer from the same shortage of goods but, as long as the closure is allowed to continue, they will remain economically dependent on Israel, unable to care for themselves, and socially, culturally and academically isolated from the rest of the world.

Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians throughout the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem. Thousands of Palestinian civilians from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip continue to be denied access to Jerusalem.

During the reporting period, Israeli forces completely closed the commercial border crossings between the Gaza Strip and Israel. They closed Karm Abu Salem crossing for 4 consecutive days because of Jewish holidays. This closure negatively affected the entry of goods, construction materials and medical consignments in the Gaza Strip. It also has a detrimental impact on the living conditions of Palestinian civilians. Israeli forces also imposed comprehensive security restrictions due to the Jewish holiday of Passover .As a result, thousands of Palestinian workers were denied access to their work in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem. Moreover, Palestinian traders were denied access to Israel and/or travel via the border crossings between the Gaza Strip and West Bank.

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Settlement activities:

Israel has continued its settlement activities in the oPt, a direct violation of international humanitarian law, and Israeli settlers have continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.

On 11 April 2013, a group of settlers moved into al-Hfeira area that is located between Arraba and Marka villages, southwest of Jenin. They performed some religious rituals in the place. Similar incident occurred also on 14 April 2013.

On 11 April 2013, a group of settlers from "AleyZahav" and "Badoeal" settlements moved into lands in Kofur al-Deek village, west of Salfit. The settlers' children cut down 8 olive trees in al-Hersh area.

On the same day, some settlers from "Taqou'" settlement, northwest of Taqou' village, east of Bethlehem, uprooted hundreds of trees in Wadi Khreitoun area. This attack was carried out as part of the expansion of "Taqou'" settlement.

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On the same day also, 3 masked settlers from "Har Ammona" settlement outpost, northeast of Ramallah, attacked Palestinian civilians from Deir Jarir and Selwad villages, while Palestinians were grazing their sheep in the lands of Khellet al-Sultan area, southeast of Selwad.

On the same day, a group of settlers from "Beit Ein" settlement, west of Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron, cut down a number of olive trees, whose age ranged between 30 and 40 years. The attacked area is located in Wadi Abu al-Reesh, west of the abovementioned village.

On 12 April 2013, a group of settlers from "Yitzhar" settlement, east of Ourif village, southeast of Nablus, cut down 50 olive trees in al-Marah area, east of the above-mentioned village.

On 13 April 2013, a group of settlers from "Niria" settlement, northwest of Ramallah, attacked Abdul Latif Noufal (58) with stones when he was working in his land in Anirarea, northwest of Ras Karkar village.

On 15 April 2013, a female settler, who was driving on the main street in Taqou' village, southeast of Bethlehem, ran over Malek Adel al-Sha'er (8), while he was on his way to school.

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On the same day, a group of settlers, under the protection of Israeli soldiers, moved into Silet al-Daher village, south of Jenin.

On the same day, a number of settlers from "Sousa" settlement, south of Yatta, south of Hebron, attacked Palestinian farmers on their lands and ordered them to leave. The farmers tried to stop the settlers, who in response attacked the farmers. As a result, Majed Abu 'Eqeil (44) from al-Samou' village, south of Hebron, sustained bruises.

On 16 April 2013, around 100 settlers with their children and dogs moved from "Afrat" settlement, south of Bethlehem, into Solomon's Pools area, west of Artas village, southwest of Bethlehem. They performed religious rituals under the protection of Israeli soldiers.

On the same day, a number of settlers from "Asfar" settlement, west of Sa'ir village, east of Hebron, uprooted 20 olive trees, whose age was around 2 years, and confiscated some of them. The trees belong to Kamal Shalalda (44).

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On the same day, while on the Jerusalem – Hebron road, a settler attacked the car belonging to Khader Ibrahim al-Alami (39) with stones. The car was parked in front of al-Alami's house in the vicinity of Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron. As a result of the attack, the windshield was broken.

Israeli Violations documented during the reporting period 11– 17 April 2013

1. Incursions into Palestinian areas, and attacks on Palestinian civilians and property in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip

Thursday, 11 April 2013

· At approximately 00:45, Israeli undercover units moved into Tulkarm. They used a private vehicle and raided a billiards hall in the eastern neighbourhood of the city. They attacked the hall's owner, Ashraf Riyadh Mohammed Saridi (30), and arrested him. They transported him to an unknown destination.

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· At approximately 01:00,Israeli forces moved into Burin village, south of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses and detained a number of their occupants. Moreover, they arrested 8 civilians, including a school headmaster. The arrested were:

1. Ibrahim Deeb Bayer Omran, 51, headmaster of Burin High School;

2. Sharif Taj al-Din Sharif Omran, 27;

3. Mohammed SoheilQasem al-Najjar, 21;

4. His brother Sa'ad, 20;

5. MontaserNafe' Abdul Latif Mansour, 23;

6. Oday Yasser Eid, 22;

7. EmadKhaledTawfiqOmran, 22; and

8. Ma'mounKhaledSalehNajjar, 30.

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· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Deir Samet village, west of Doura, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 2 civilians:

1. Mo'amer Mohammed Jom'a Jamous, 31;and

2. Sami 'Ahdi al-Bazyan, 24;

They were arrested and taken from their houses in Khellet al-'Amoud neighbourhood, southeast of the city.

· At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into al-'Ouja village, northwest of Jericho. They then patrolled the streets and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into al-Hejra village, east of Doura, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and then later withdrew from the area. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

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· At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Wad al-Hariya area, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and stationed themselves at al-Ajouri intersection. They raided Ebeido telecommunication store and damaged the front gate. They also arrested Mo'taz Mohammed Faraj Ebeido (32), a former prisoner who suffers from a physical disability. Ebeido was injured in 2011 when Israeli forces opened fire at him while they arrested him. They then harshly beat him and took him to a military ambulance to be transported. It should be noted that Ebeido was released from an Israeli jail one and a half months ago following his arrest, due to his poor health condition.

His father said to PCHR's fieldworker that Mo'taz was sleeping in the store because the battery of his electric chair had been damaged. He also informed PCHR’s fieldworker that a neighbour had told him that he had heard a gunshot in the store and noticed blood on the floor. The Palestinian Prisoner Club informed PCHR's fieldworker that the Club's lawyer, Ma'moun al-Hashim, had visited Mo'taz in Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem on Friday, 12 March 2013. He confirmed that Ebeido underwent surgery on one of his fingers; it was injured by a gunshot during his arrest. He was later transferred to al-Ramla prison hospital in Israel.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Karbatha Bani Hareth, west of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Kharsa village, southeast of Doura, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets, raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Bashir Mohammed Abed Rabbu Hajja (20) and arrested him.

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· At approximately 04:30, Israeli forces moved into 'Ayda refugee camp, north of Bethlehem. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mahmoud Mokhles Mahmoud al-Jawabra (20) and a house belonging to the family of Omar Ahmed Karakra (26). They then arrested the 2 aforementioned persons.

· At approximately 06:30, Israeli forces moved into Beit Sira village, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. No arrests were reported.

· At approximately 09:00, Israeli forces moved about 150 meters from al-Sreij gate into al-Zanna area in Bani Sohaila village, east of Khan Yunis, amidst sporadic fire. They stationed themselves there for a few hours and later withdrew.

· At approximately 09:30, Israeli forces moved into Marj Na'ja village, north of Jericho. They patrolled the streets for some time, and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

· At approximately 15:00, Israeli forces moved into Arraba village, southwest of Jenin. They patrolled the streets, where some Palestinian boys gathered and threw stones at them. In a heavy handed response to the stone throwing, sound bombs and tear gas canisters were fired

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to disperse the boys. The Israeli forces later withdrew; neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 15:30, Israeli forces moved into Ejja village, south of Jenin. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 16:40, Israeli forces moved into Marda village, north of Salfit. They patrolled the streets and stopped some civilians, who were questioned by an officer. The Israeli forces released the detained persons and later withdrew.

· At approximately 18:00, Israeli forces moved into al-Mutella village, southeast of Jenin. After patrolling the streets for some time, they withdrew.. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 18:30, Israeli forces moved into Batin village, northeast of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

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· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Deir Debwan village, north of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 20:00, Israeli forces moved into Wad al-Shahna village, south of Doura, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 20:50, Israeli forces moved into Hares village, north of Salfit. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 21:00, Israeli forces stationed along the border fence, east of al-Bureij refugee camp, in the centre of the Gaza Strip, arrested Ashraf Samir Mansour Mahmoud (16), from al-Bureij; and Mahmoud Khalil Mahmoud Badwan (16), from Deir al-Balah, when they attempted to cross the borders into Israel.

Ashraf's father, Samir Masour Mahmoud (46) said that his son went out of his house in al-Bureij refugee camp on the abovementioned day. They searched for him and informed the security services about his absence, but to no avail. At approximately 15:30 on Monday, 15 April 2013, the father received a phone call from his son telling him that he and his friend Mahmoud Badwan had been arrested by the Israeli forces.

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· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into al-Yamoun village, northwest of Jenin. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

Friday, 12 April 2013

· At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into al-Samou' village, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into al-Khader village, south of Bethlehem. They patrolled the streets and raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Marwan Mohammed Abdul Qader Issa (21). They arrested him and handed his brother Ashraf (27) a notice to refer to the Israeli intelligence service at "Gosh Ezion" settlement, south of the city.

· At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Tafouh village, west of Hebron. They raided

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and searched a house belonging to the family of Mahmoud Mohammed al-Tarda (23) and arrested him.

· At approximately 13:00, Israeli forces moved into the centre of Beitummar, north of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and stationed themselves at the entrance of Za'ta area, east of the village. A number of boys gathered and threw stones at the Israeli forces. The Israeli forces raided a house belonging to the family of Saleh Abed Hassan Abu Ayesh. They fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets at the boys and houses. As a result, Aziza Mohammed Sadeq Abu Maria (11) was wounded by a bullet to the abdomen when she was standing on the roof of her house. No arrests were reported.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Ya'bad village, southwest of Jenin. They raided a house belonging to the family of Yazan Ahmed Hassan Hamarsha (19) and arrested him.

· At approximately 14:00, Israeli forces moved into al-Aqaba village, south of Doura, southwest of Hebron. They erected a checkpoint at the village's intersection on Bypass Road 60. A number of boys gathered and threw stones at the Israeli soldiers who, in response, fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets. As a result, a 22-year-old civilian was wounded by a bullet to the right leg, and was treated at the scene. At approximately 18:00, the Israeli forces withdrew; no arrests were reported.

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· At approximately 15:00, Israeli forces moved into al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. They cleared the streets and positioned themselves in the vicinity of the UNRWA schools. A number of boys gathered and threw stones at the Israeli soldiers who, in response, fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets. As a result, many civilians suffered from tear gas inhalation. The Israeli forces withdrew later; neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 18:00, Israeli forces moved into Fasayel village, northwest of Jericho. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

· At approximately 21:30, Israeli forces moved into Beit Luqia village, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and positioned themselves at the main entrance of the village. They stopped the Palestinian vehicles to check ID cards. They later withdrew ; neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

Saturday, 13 April 2013

· At approximately 00:30, Israeli forces moved into Saylet al-Harithiya village, north of Jenin. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

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· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into al-Yamoun village, northwest of Jenin. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Rummana village, northwest of Jenin. They then patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Selwad village, northeast of Ramallah. They raided and searched a number of houses. They arrested 5 children and transported them to Ofer detention facility. Moreover, they handed 2 notices to 2 other children to refer to the Israeli intelligence service. The summoned children are:

1. Mohammed Maher Hussein Hamed (16); and

2. HosamNazir Ahmed (17).

The arrested were:

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1. Akram Raja Jom'aHamed (17);

2. Mohammed Basman Abdul Fattah Hamed (17);

3. Abdul RahmanMostafaJaserHammad (16);

4. Mohammed Basem Omar Hammad (17); and

5. LaythRa'ed Abdul LatifHammad (16).

· At approximately 07:30, Israeli gunboats positioned off the coast of al-Waha resort, northwest of Beit Lahia, in the north of the Gaza Strip, opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats that were sailing within the 3 nautical mile limit. As a result, the fishermen returned to shore, fearing that they would be arrested or wounded. Neither casualties nor material damage were reported .

· At approximately 19:30, Israeli gunboats positioned off the coast of al-Waha resort, northwest of Beit Lahia, in the north of the Gaza Strip, opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats that were sailing 3 nautical miles offshore. As a result, the fishermen returned to shore, fearing that they would be arrested or wounded. Neither casualties nor material damage were reported.

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· At approximately 20:30, Israeli forces moved into al-Tira village, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

· At approximately 22:30, Israeli forces moved into Jelgamous village, southeast of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Abdul Rahim Sami Sleiman al-Hajj (36) and arrested him. They also raided and searched 2 houses belonging to the families of Rabee' Abdul Hadi Abed Hajj (24) and Abdul Baset Abed Jamil Hajj (40) and arrested them. It should be noted that the latter was a spokesperson for the Hamas movement in Jenin before the ban on the Hamas movement in the West Bank. He served 13 years in the Israeli jails; most of that detention period was under administrative detention.

Sunday, 14 April 2013

· At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved intoDeir Abu Mesh'al village, northwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Yusef Mohammed Hassan Taha (32). They arrested him and transferred him to Ofer detention facility.

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· At approximately 02:40, Israeli forces moved into al-Ezza refugee camp, north of Bethlehem. They raided a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Sa'id Abu Sha'ira (45) and handed him notices related to him and his 3 sons: Jihad (18); Abdul Hadi (20) and Rammah (19), ordering them to refer to the Israeli intelligence service at "Gosh Ezion" settlement, south of the city.

· At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit 'Our al-Tahta, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Ibrahim Qasem Khalil. At approximately 03:30, Israeli forces arrested Khalil's son, Khaled Khalil (16), and transported him to Ofer detention facility.

· At approximately 03:50, Israeli forces moved into Hosan village, west of Bethlehem. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Ali Dawood Hamamra (27) and a house belonging to the family of Ibrahim Abdul Aziz Kamel (36). They also arrested the 2 aforementioned persons.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Wad Fuqin village, west of Bethlehem. They raided a house belonging to the family of Adel Mohammed al-Hroub (27) and handed him a notice directing him to refer to the Israeli intelligence service at "Gosh Ezion" settlement, south of the city.

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· At approximately 08:00, Israeli gunboats positioned off the coast of al-Waha resort, northwest of Beit Lahia, in the north of the Gaza Strip, opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats that were sailing 3 nautical miles offshore. As a result, the fishermen returned to shore, fearing that they would be arrested or wounded. Neither casualties nor material damage were reported.

· At approximately 11:00, Israeli forces moved into al-Khader village, south of Bethlehem, and stationed themselves in Um Rokba area at the southwestern entrance of the village. They raided houses belonging to the families of: Hussein Ali Khader Salah (55); Mojahed Hussein Na'im Marzouq (21); Mohammed Ya'qoub Salah (25); and Ramzi Rezeq Salah (21). The Israeli forces handed then notices to refer to the Israeli intelligence service at "Gosh Ezion" settlement, south of the city. Ahmed Salah, coordinator of the Popular Committee against settlement activites, informed PCHR's fieldworker that Israeli forces had deployed on the main streets in the village and the old town and stopped a number of young men to check their ID cards. They also seized a camera belonging to Ibrahim Dawood Mousa (44), a volunteer at B'Tselem Information Centre for Human Rights, and deleted all its contents.

· At approximately 11:30, Israeli forces moved into Kofur Malek village, northeast of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

· At approximately 14:40, Israeli forces moved into Taqou' village, southeast of Bethlehem. They surrounded the village and raided the municipality building. They searched the ground floor, the employees and clients. An Israeli intelligence officer of Bethlehem talked about the settler attacks a week ago on the village's mosques and requested the head of the municipality to prevent the school students from throwing stones at the settlers' vehicles on the main road.

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Meanwhile, a number of boys threw stones at the Israeli soldiers, who in response fired tear gas canisters. As a result, the windows of a house belonging to the family of Nayef Mousa Ahmed al-'Emour (40) were destroyed. The Israeli forces withdrew later; no further incidents occurred.

· At approximately 15:00, Israeli forces moved into al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and positioned themselves in the centre of the camp. A number of boys gathered and threw stones at the Israeli soldiers, who in response fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets. As a result, many civilians suffered from tear gas inhalation. At approximately 17:00, the Israeli forces withdrew, and no arrests were reported.

· At approximately 19:30, Israeli forces moved into Hawwar village, south of Nablus. The Israeli vehicles stopped by a sweet shop belonging to the family of Mazen Bassam al-'Aker on the main road. The abovementioned shop was full of school students, who were on a picnic. The Israeli soldiers fired sound bombs at the students, as a result, they were terrified. The Israeli soldiers removed all the students from the shop and called for backup. They deployed on the main road and in front of the shop preventing anyone from approaching the area until 22:00.

· Around the same time, Israeli gunboats positioned off the coast of al-Waha resort, northwest of Beit Lahia, in the north of the Gaza Strip, opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats that were sailing 3 nautical miles offshore. As a result, the fishermen returned to shore, fearing that they would be arrested or wounded. Neither casualties nor material damage were reported.

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· At approximately 20:45, Israeli forces moved into Zeita village, north of Tulkarm. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

At approximately 22:00, Israeli forces moved into al-Fondoqumiya village, southwest of Jenin. They patrolled the streets, raided a billiards hall and handed notices to a number of young men directing them to refer to the Israeli intelligence service at Salem detention facility, west of Jenin. No arrests were reported. The summoned persons were:

1. Ahmed Fat'hi Mahmoud Qararya (20);

2. Ahmed Ali Ahmed Azzam (19);

3. Ahmed Tayseer Abed Jarrar (20); and

4. Dia' Hussein Mostafa al-Zo'bi (27)

Monday, 15 April 2013

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· At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into Ethna village, west of Hebron. After patrollingthe streets for some time, they later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into al-'Aroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Wesam Atef Sweilem (19) and arrested him. They also raided and searched another house belonging to the family of Mohanned Jaber Abu Sal (25) and arrested him as well. A number of boys gathered and threw stones and empty bottles at the Israeli soldiers who, in response, fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets. A number of civilians suffered from tear gas inhalation. At approximately 02:30, backup forces moved into the refugee camp and stationed themselves at the entrance of it. They raided a house belonging to the family of Abdul Ra'ouf al-Titi (68), looking for some boys. The Israeli forces later withdrew.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Yasouf village, east of Salfit. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew at approximately 04:15; neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Hebron. They raided a house belonging to the family of Karim Saleh Kamel Shaheen (16) and arrested him.

· At approximately 02:45, Israeli forces moved into Jenin refugee camp. They raided and

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searched a number of houses and arrested Mahmoud Hassan Ahmed Shabrawi (23), and Khalil Tareq Ali Sa'di (23).

· At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 03:30, Israeli forces moved into Qalqilia. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 04:00, Israeli forces moved into Tulkarm .They patrolled the streets and stationed themselves in al-Sawana neighbourhood, southeast of the city. They raided a house belonging to the family of Sa'ed Ahmed Ref'at Sa'ada (20) and arrested him. They also questioned his brothers, Esam (29) and Nizar (24), each in a separate room. The Israeli forces later withdrew.

· At approximately 06:30, Israeli gunboats stationed off the coast of al-Waha resort, northwest of Beit Lahia, in the north of the Gaza Strip, launched 3 shells and opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats that were sailing within the three nautical mile limit. As a result, the fishermen returned to shore, fearing that they would be arrested or wounded. Neither casualties nor material damage were reported.

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· At approximately 17:48, Israeli forces stationed along the border fence, east of al-Bureij refugee camp, in the centre of the Gaza Strip, opened fire at shepherds grazing sheep around 400 meters away from the fence. As a result, a shepherd was wounded by a bullet in the back that exited from the chest. The shepherd, Mohammed Mahmoud Mussallam Abu S'ayed (32), was transferred to al-Aqsa Martyrs' hospital in Deir al-Balah. He received the necessary medical treatment. His condition was described as stable.

· At approximately 18:10, Israeli forces moved into Qalqilia. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

· At approximately 21:30, Israeli forces moved into Sheqba village, west of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

·At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into Balata refugee camp, south of Nablus. They

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patrolled the streets, raided a number of houses, and arrested Isma'il Ayman al-Masri (22).

· At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Deir Samet village, west of Doura, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and raided a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Yusef al-Hroub. They handed him a notice directing him to refer to the Israeli intelligence service. No arrests were reported.

· At approximately 03:30, Israeli forces moved into Kherbatha al-Mosbah village, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

· At approximately 07:30, Israeli forces moved into Beit 'Our al-Tahta village, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

· At approximately 18:30, Israeli forces moved into Kherbet Abu Falah village, northeast of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. No arrests were reported.

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· At approximately 19:45, Israeli forces moved into Zeita village, north of Tulkarm. They patrolled the streets for some time and later withdrew. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported.

Wednesday, 17 April 2012

· At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into the old town in Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Adel Othman al-Ja'bari (55) and arrested him.

· At approximately 01:45, Israeli forces moved into Zabouba village, northwest of Jenin. They patrolled the streets and raided a house belonging to Zaqzouq family. They questioned the family on the spot. They later withdrew; no arrests were reported.

· At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into the centre of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Yunis Sedqi al-Atrash (22) and arrested him.

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· At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Ahmed Abu Mariya (22) and arrested him.

· Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into the southern Abu Snaina neighbourhood in Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Jihad Mohammed Abu Snaina (21) and arrested him.

2. Use of excessive force against peaceful demonstrations protesting settlement activities and the construction of the annexation wall

During the reporting period, Israeli soldiers used excessive force against peaceful demonstrations organised by Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli human rights defenders in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities in the West Bank. As a result, 3 Palestinian civilians and a Spanish human rights activist sustained wounds in Bil’in and Nabi Saleh demonstrations. Dozens more civilians suffered from tear gas inhalation; others sustained bruises.

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Palestinian civilians also organised peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, particularly those on hunger strike. Israeli forces used excessive force against these demonstrations. As a result, an 18-year-old male sustained a bullet wound to the abdomen in a demonstration in Um Rokba area in Bethlehem on 12 April 2013 and Youssif Abdul-Hamid Abu-Maria (42), an activist, was wounded in a demonstration in al-Haraiek area in Hebron.

Demonstrations against the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activity

· Following the Friday Prayer on 12 April 2013, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli human rights defenders organised a peaceful demonstration in Bil'in village, west of Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and in solidarity with the prisoners on hunger strike inside Israeli jails. The demonstrators marched through the streets of the village, chanting slogans calling for national unity. The protesters were emphasising the need to adhere to national principles and the right of return, to resist the occupation and to call for the release of all Palestinian prisoners. The protesters raised Palestinian flags and pictures of prisoners and made their way towards the lands adjacent to the annexation wall. Israeli forces had closed all entrances to the village since early morning to prevent Palestinians, journalists, and international activists from joining the protest. The protesters raised Palestinian flags and made their way towards the wall. They called through megaphones for Israeli settlers in “Mitityahu” settlement to leave Palestinian land. Israeli soldiers stationed in the area fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs, and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. As a result, two Palestinian civilians sustained wounds; a 20-year-old and 22-year-old male were each hit in the right arm by a tear gas canisters.

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· Also following the Friday Prayer, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli human rights defenders organised a peaceful demonstration in Ni’lin village, west of Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall, settlement activities and in solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike inside Israeli jails, especially Samer al-'Issawi. The demonstrators moved towards the annexation wall. The, Israeli soldiers stationed in the area immediately fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs, and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. As a result, dozens of demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises.

· Around the same time on Friday, dozens of Palestinian civilians, and Israeli and international human rights activists gathered in the Martyrs Square in Nabi Saleh village, northwest of Ramallah, to hold a weekly peaceful protest against the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities. The demonstration was organized under the title: "Freedom is our children's right," in commemoration of Palestinian Child Day and in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. The protesters walked towards Palestinian lands that Israeli settlers from the nearby "Halmish" settlement are trying to seize. Israeli forces closed all entrances to the village in the morning to prevent Palestinians, international activists and journalists from joining the demonstration. Upon their arrival in the afore-mentioned area, Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition, rubber-coated bullets, sound bombs, and tear gas canisters at the protesters and civilian houses in the area, and chased the demonstrators into the village. As a result, a Spanish human rights activist, Luci (27), sustained three bullet wounds to her left leg, waist and back. She was transferred via ambulance to Yassir 'Aarafat Hospital in Salfit. Also, a 19-year-old male sustained a bullet wound to the right thigh.

· Following the Friday Prayer, dozens of Palestinian youths from 'Aboud village, international and Israeli human rights gathered near the eastern entrance of the village, in southwest of Ramallah, for a demonstration in protest to the construction of the wall, settlement activity, in commemoration of the memory of the martyr Mohammed 'Asfour and in solidarity with

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prisoners on hunger strike inside Israeli jails, especially Samer al-'Issawi. The demonstrators patrolled the streets of the village, raised the Palestinian flag and made their way towards the western entrance of the village, approximate to the annexation wall. The demonstrators threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli forces, which were deployed at the entrance of the village and across the adjacent settlers’ street. In response, the soldiers fired live bullets, rubber-coated metal bullets, tear gas canisters, and sound bombs at the demonstrators, sprayed them with waste water and chased them into the village. As a result, dozens of demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises.

· Following Friday Prayer, dozens of inhabitants of al-Mas'ra village, south of Bethlehem, international and Israeli human rights activists, activists in the Popular Resistance Committees and the Volunteer Work Committee, and mothers of Palestinian prisoners gathered for the weekly peaceful demonstration against the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activity. The demonstration, titled: "Freedom for prisoners in Israeli Jails, especially Samer al-'Issawi," started outside Shomou' Cultural Centre in the centre of the village. The participants carried Palestinian flags and signs against the occupation while they roamed the streets of the village. Israeli soldiers, who were deployed in large numbers in the village, intercepted the demonstrators, prohibited them from accessing the wall and fired tear gas canisters at them; as a result, dozens of demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation.

· At approximately 13:10 on Friday, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international human rights defenders organised a peaceful demonstration in the centre of Kufor Kadoum village, northeast of Qalqilya, in protest at the continuous closure of the eastern entrance of the village since the outbreak of al-Aqsa Intifada. Israeli forces denied the demonstrators access to the afore-mentioned gate and fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the group; as a result, a number of demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation.

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· At approximately 11:00 on Saturday, 13 April 2013, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international human rights defenders gathered in the centre of Bait Ummar village, north of Hebron. The demonstrators made their way towards Khlat al-Kutla area, close to the security fence of "Karmi Tsur" settlement, established on civilian Palestinian lands in the east of the village. Israeli forces cordoned off the demonstration, and a skirmish started between the demonstrators and Israeli soldiers who punched and kicked them. Israeli soldiers also fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstration, chased them across surrounding farmlands in the area; as a result, a number of demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation.

Other peaceful demonstrations

· At approximately 13:30 on Thursday, 11 April 2013, dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered in the Um Rokba area, at the south-western entrance of al-Khader village, south of Bethlehem, in protest against Israel’s harsh treatment of the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. The demonstrators threw stones at Israeli forces stationed in the area. Immediately, Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters; as a result, a number of demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation. Moreover, Israeli soldiers assaulted 60-year-old Mustafa 'Omran Salah when he tried to stop them from storming his house. Israeli soldiers turned the area into a military barracks and deployed themselves between the civilian houses and the bushes; they stood atop Mahmoud Hamdan al-Wahsh's house and used it as an observation point to monitor the movement of civilians and to fire crowd control weapons at them.

· At approximately 17:35 on Thursday, dozens of Palestinian youths gathered by the northern entrance of ‘Ayda refugee camp, in the north of Bethlehem. The demonstrators threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers, stationed in a military watchtower established in the area.

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The soldiers fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators and civilian houses; as a result, a number of civilians suffered from tear gas inhalation. During the clashes, Israeli forces also arrested two children: Mohammed ‘Omar Badarna (15) and KaramAmjad ‘Amareen (16) near Moftah al-‘Awda in the centre of the camp.

· Following the Friday Prayer on 12 April 2013, dozens of Palestinian civilians and activists from the Youth Forum against Settlement Activity and Hebron Defence Committee and international human rights defenders gathered in front of 'Ali al-Bakaa mosque, in the centre of Hebron, for a peaceful demonstration demanding that Shuhada Street, which has been closed since 1994, be opened. The demonstrators headed towards the entrance of Shuhada Street, which is adjacent to the old municipal building, where the settlers established a settlement outpost called "Beit Hadassah," located within H2 area, according to the Oslo Accords of 1993. Israeli forces, accompanied by a number of military vehicles, as well as a wastewater pumping vehicle, raided the area, ordered the demonstrators to leave and declared it a closed military zone. The soldiers fired rubber-coated metal bullets, live bullets, sound bombs, tear gas canisters and sprayed wastewater at the demonstrators. As a result, a number of the demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation.

· Around the same time, dozens of Palestinian youths gathered in the Um Rokba area, at the south-western entrance of al-Khader village, south of Bethlehem. The demonstrators threw stones at Israeli forces stationed in the area. Immediately, Israeli forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, tear gas canisters and sound bombs at the demonstrators. As a result, an 18-year-old male sustained a bullet wound to the abdomen; the patient was transferred to Beit Jala Public Hospital for treatment, and his condition was described as stable.

· At approximately 13:00 on Friday, dozens of Palestinian civilians, activists with the Popular Committees against Settlement Activity and the Hebron Defence Committee, and international human rights activists gathered in al-Haraiek area, southeast of Hebron, for a peaceful

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demonstration calling for the route linking Hebron to its southern villages to be reopened; it has been closed for the past 12 years. These villages are al-Rayhia, al-Thaheria, Doura, and al-Fawar Refugee Camp. Upon arrival at the steel gate which blocks the road leading to Bypass Road 60, Israeli forces surrounded the area and declared it a closed military zone, ordering the demonstrators to leave immediately. The soldiers fired rubber-coated metal bullets, tear gas canisters, and sound bombs at the demonstration and sprayed them with wastewater. A number of protesters fainted as a result of inhalation of tear gas and foul odours. Moreover, Youssif Abdul-Hamid Abu-Maria (42), an activist, was hit in the right hand by a tear gas canister.

· At approximately 17:10 on Tuesday, 16 April 2013, a number of Palestinian teenagers gathered in the Um Rokba area, at the south-western entrance of al-Khader village, south of Bethlehem. The demonstrators threw stones at Israeli forces stationed in the area. Immediately, Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters and sound bombs at the demonstrators. As a result, the windshield of Samir Barakat Salah (35) was broken after a tear gas canister fell on it; a number of civilians also suffered from tear gas inhalation. Moreover, Israeli soldiers topped Mahmoud al-Wahsh’s house and turned it into a military observation point and used it to fire tear gas canisters and sound bombs.

3. Continued closure of the oPt

Israel has continued to impose a tightened closure on the oPt, imposing severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.

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Gaza Strip

Israel has continuously closed all border crossings to the Gaza Strip for more than 5 years. The illegal Israeli-imposed closure of the Gaza Strip, which has steadily tightened since June 2007, has had a disastrous impact on the humanitarian and economic situation in the Gaza Strip.

· Israeli forces have tightened the closure of the Gaza Strip, making the Karm Abu Salem crossing the sole commercial crossing of the Gaza Strip, although it is not suitable for commercial purposes in terms of its operational capacity and distance from markets.

· Israeli forces have continued to apply the policy, which is aimed at preventing economic development in the Gaza Strip, by imposing total control over the flow of imports and exports.

· The total closure of al-Mentar ("Karni") crossing since 02 March 2011 has seriously affected the economy of the Gaza Strip. Following this closure, all economic and commercial establishments in the Gaza Commercial Zone were shut off. It should be noted that al-Mentar crossing is the biggest crossing in the Gaza Strip, in terms of its capacity to absorb the flow of imports and exports. The decision to close al-Mentar crossing was the culmination of a series of decisions resulting in the complete closure of the Sofa crossing, east of the Gaza Strip in the beginning of 2009, and the Nahal Oz crossing, east of Gaza City, which was

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dedicated for the delivery of fuel and cooking gas to the Gaza Strip, in the beginning of 2010.

· Israeli forces have continued to impose a total ban on the delivery of raw materials to the Gaza Strip, except for very limited items and quantities. The limited quantities of raw materials allowed into Gaza do not meet the minimal needs of the civilian population of the Gaza Strip.

· The cooking gas crisis, which erupted last November, has continued to affect the Gaza Strip. This crisis started on 04 January 2010, when Israeli authorities completely closed the Nahal Oz crossing, which was dedicated for the delivery of fuel and cooking gas supplies to Gaza. They then shifted the transport of fuel and cooking gas supplies to the Karm Abu Salem crossing, which is not equipped to receive enough quantities of fuel to meet Gaza needs. The Karm Abu Salem crossing, when operating at full capacity, can receive only 200 tonnes of cooking gas per day.

· Approximately 80% of the people living in the Gaza Strip continue to depend on humanitarian aid provided by UNRWA and other relief agencies. The number of families who are living below the poverty line has continued to increase. Approximately 40% of Gaza's manpower continues to suffer from permanent unemployment as the majority of Gaza's businesses have closed down.

· Israeli forces have continued to impose a total ban on the export of products from the Gaza Strip, especially industrial products, undermining any real chance of reopening businesses. The

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situation has been aggravated since the Karm Abu Salem crossing was designated as Gaza’s sole commercial crossing; the repeated closure of this crossing negatively affects the quantity of products which are allowed to be exported from the Gaza Strip.

· For almost 6 consecutive years, Israeli forces have continued to prevent the delivery of construction materials to the Gaza Strip. During the reporting period, Israeli forces approved the delivery of limited quantities of construction materials for a number of international organisations.

· Israel has continued to close the Beit Hanoun (“Erez”) crossing for the majority of Palestinian citizens from the Gaza Strip. Israel only allows the movement of a limited number of groups, with many hours of waiting in the majority of cases. Israel has continued to adopt a policy aimed at reducing the number of Palestinian patients allowed to move via the Beit Hanoun crossing to receive medical treatment in hospitals in Israel or in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Israel denied permission to access hospitals via the crossing for new categories of patients from the Gaza Strip.

· Israel has imposed additional access restrictions on traders, international diplomats, journalists, and humanitarian workers seeking to enter the Gaza Strip.

Movement at Rafah International Crossing Point

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10 - 16 April 2013

Day

Date

Travelling abroad

Coming into Gaza

Returning to Gaza

Wednesday

10 April 2013

806

545

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Thursday

11 April 2013

664

1401

Friday

12 April 2013

407

456

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Saturday

13 April 2013

760

459

Sunday

14 April 2013

768

524

Monday

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15 April 2013

736

546

Tuesday

16 April 2013

830

491

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Movement at Beit Hanoun (“Erez”) crossing

10-16 April 2013

Category

Amount

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Tons

Number

Litres

12 April 2013

Foodstuffs

812

Agricultural materials

379

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Various goods

Cows

180

Humanitarian aid

218

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Cooking gas

19.100 (UNRWA)

Diesel

46.800 (UNRWA)

03 April 2013

Foodstuffs

716

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Agricultural materials

2004

Various goods

Cartons of clothes

Fans

Air conditioners

Refrigerators

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Cartons of shoes

Gas ovens

Generators

1419

1275

480

477

226

349

108

452

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Humanitarian aid

1746

Cooking gas

148,620

Diesel

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62.800 (UNRWA)

Exports:

· On Sunday, 14 April 2013, Israeli forces allowed the export of a total of 7 truckloads of plastic containers.

Other Imports:

· On Sunday, 14 April 2013, Israeli forces allowed the entry of 98 tonnes of construction steel and 380 tonnes of construction aggregate for UNRWA; and 1,050 tonnes of construction

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aggregate for the private sector. They also allowed the entry of 1,365 tonnes of fodder and 234 tonnes of wheat.

It should be noted that Karm Abu Salem (“Kerem Shalom”) crossing was completely closed on the 11th 13th, 15th, and 16th April 2013, due to Jewish holidays and security reasons.

Israel has imposed a tightened closure on the West Bank. During the reporting period, Israeli forces imposed additional restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians:

· Ramallah: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 09:00 on Thursday, 04 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the northern entrance of Ni’lin village, west of Ramallah. The checkpoint was later removed.

At approximately 14:00 on Friday, 12 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the eastern entrance of Kherbtha al-Mesbah village, southwest of Ramallah. At approximately 19:30, they established a checkpoint near the eastern entrance of al-Tibah village, which is located northeast of the city. The two checkpoints were later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 11:30 on Saturday, 13 April 2013, Israeli forces re-established at ‘Atara checkpoint at the northern entrance of Birzeit, north of the city . They later withdrew, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 16:00, they established a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit ‘Aor al-Tahta, southwest of Ramallah. No arrests were

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reported.

At approximately 04:30 on Sunday, 14 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint on the road between Beit Loqya and Beit Sira villages, southwest of Ramallah. At approximately 10:00, they established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Nabi Saleh village, southwest of Ramallah, and detained a number of civilians. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

· Hebron: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 11:00 on Thursday, 11 April 2013, Israeli forces, stationed at the entrance of the Ibrahimi Mosque, in the centre of the old city in central Hebron, detained Kamel Humaid and a number of civilians, who were with him, while trying to enter the Ibrahimi Mosque claiming that one of his companions was holding a weapon. At approximately 16:00, they established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Borj village, southwest of Dura, southwest of the city. At 16:30, they established another checkpoint on al-Nabi Younis Road at the northern entrance of Halhoul village, as the entrance connects with Bypass Road 60, north of Hebron. The two checkpoints were later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 16:00 on Monday, 15 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit ‘Aynoun village, northeast of Hebron. At approximately 17:00, they established a checkpoint at the northern entrance of Hebron, as the entrance connects Bypass Road 60. The two checkpoints were later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 07:00 on Tuesday, 16 April 2013, Israeli forces stationed in Janba area, southeast of Yata, south of Hebron, detained a vehicle that transport school students and a number of foreign activists. Israeli forces denied them access to Janba mixed school claiming that the area is a closed military zone and civilians are prohibited to enter it. Rateb al-Jbour said that Israeli forces deliberately detain the vehicle on a daily basis, which was allocated by the Ministry of Education to transport students from their threatened-to-displace villages due to inaccessibility to their schools both in Jenba and al-Fakhit areas. At approximately 08:00, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Sa’ir village, east of Hebron. At approximately 15:00, they established another checkpoint on the road between Yatta and its eastern villages. The two checkpoints were later removed, and no arrests were reported.

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· Qalqilya: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 08:00 on Sunday, 14 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the eastern entrance of Qalqilya. At approximately 17:55, they re-established the checkpoint. Around the same time, they established at the northern entrance of ‘Azoun village, east of the city, and another checkpoint was established on the main road between Qalqilya and Tulkarm. At approximately 20:20, the Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the northern entrance of ‘Azoun village, east of Qalqilya. All checkpoints were later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 18:50 on Monday, 15 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint on the main road near the intersection of Kafr Laqef village, east of Qalqilya. At approximately 20:20, they established another checkpoint between Jayous and Kherbet Seir villages, northeast of Qalqilya. The two checkpoints were later removed, and no arrests were reported.

· Tulkarm: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 20:30 on Thursday, 11 April 2013, Israeli soldiers established a checkpoint near Baqet al-Sharq village, north of Tulkarm. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 12:30 on Saturday, 12April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Nazlah al-Ghrbiyah village, north of Tulkarm. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

· Jenin: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of

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Palestinian civilians. At approximately 21:30 on Thursday, 11 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Yamoun village, northwest of Jenin. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 20:00 on Friday, 12 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Ya’abod village, southwest of the city. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 19:00 on Saturday, 13 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Faqou’a village, northeast of Jenin. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 20:30 on Tuesday, 16 April 2013, Israeli forcesestablished a checkpoint on the main road that connects Jenin with Tulkarm and Nablus near the intersection of ‘Arrabah village, south of Jenin. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

Jericho: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 09:30 on Thursday, 11 April 2013, the Israeli forces established a checkpoint near the entrance of Fasayel village, north of Jericho. At approximately 20:30, they established a checkpoint near the southern entrance of the city. The two checkpoints were later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 11:00 on Sunday, 14 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint near the entrance of al-Zbeidat village, north of Jericho. At approximately 15:00, they established a checkpoint near the southern entrance of the city. The two checkpoints were later removed, and no arrests were reported.

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Salfit: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 08:00 on Friday, 12 April 2013, the Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of KaflHaris village, north of Salfit. They closed the iron gate, which was established at the southern entrance of the village and blocked traffic in both directions. They claimed that Palestinians threw stones at the Israeli vehicles, which they were travelling on “Trans-Samaria” road. At approximately 10:00, the checkpoint was removed, and no arrests were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces established another checkpoint at the entrance of Haris village, north of the city. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

At approximately 08:30 on Monday, 15 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the eastern entrance of Yasouf village, east of Salfit. The checkpoint was later removed, and no arrests were reported.

Detention at military checkpoints

· At approximately 05:00 on Thursday, 11 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint on the road between Nablus and Ramallah. They arrested Ahmed Khalid Bahlul (24), from Bita village, southeast of Nablus, while they were passing the checkpoint to head to their work, and took them to an unknown destination. The checkpoint was later removed.

· At approximately 16:00 on Friday, 12 April 2013, just after withdrawing from al-‘Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of the camp, as the entrance connects Bypass Road 60. They arrested Ahmed Zakout al-Badawi (30) while he was on his way back from work, taking him to an unknown destination. The checkpoint was later removed.

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· At approximately 16:30, on the aforementioned Monday, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of ‘Aaboud, northwest of the city. They arrested Mohammed Riyad Humeid Barghouthi (22) and transferred him to Ofer prison, southwest of Ramallah. The checkpoint was later removed.

· At approximately 20:10 on Saturday, 13 April 2013, Israeli forces arrested 2 brothers from ‘Azoun village, east of Qalqilya, when they were with their family in their farmland, west of the village, and later released them. Their family said to a PCHR fieldworker that a number of soldiers, who came from “Ma'ale Shomron” settlement, went to the farmland where the family of Ibrahim Abdel Hadi Edwan were. They searched all the family members and then handcuffed his two children: Khalid (15) and ‘Omer (17) taking them to the aforementioned settlement. At approximately 23:00, they were then released after the Palestinian Military Liaison’s coordination with the Israeli Liaisons.

· At approximately 13:00 on Sunday 14 April 2013, Israeli forces positioned at the gates of al-Ibrahimi Mosque in the centre of the old city, central Hebron, arrested Rawan Mousa ‘Abed Raboh Darabi’a (21), from Amrish village, east of Dura, southwest of Hebron. Israeli forces claimed that the aforementioned civilian was carrying a sharp tool and was then transferred to “Ghosh ‘Atsoyon” detention centre, south of Bethlehem to question her.

· At approximately 15:00 on Monday, 15 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint in al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron. They arrested Islam ‘Abdel Hamid al-Bayed (22)

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and took him to an unknown destination.

· At approximately 16:00 on Wednesday, 17 April 2013, Israeli forces positioned on al-Container checkpoint, northeast of Bethlehem, arrested 3 civilians from Beit ‘Awwa village, west of Dura, southwest of Hebron. The arrested were later identified as: Issam Soliman Abu Zrei’a (33); Sharhabil Badawi Masalmeh (36); and Mohammed ‘Abdel Qader Masalmah, and were taken to “Ma'aleh Adumim” settlement, east of Jerusalem.

· At approximately 10:00 on Wednesday, 17 April 2013, Israeli forces established a checkpoint on the main road that connects Jenin with Tulkarm and Nablus, near the intersection of ‘Arrab village, south of Jenin. At noon, a number of buses transporting students of Ibn Al-Bitar Elementary School in Qabatia arrived to the checkpoint as they going in a school trip. Israeli forces stopped the buses and arrested Bilal ‘Aasef Mohammed Abu ‘Erah (35), a teacher from ‘Aqabah village, north of Tubas, taking him to an unknown destination. They later allowed buses to pass.

5. Settlement activities and attacks by settlers against Palestinian civilians and property

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· In the morning of Thursday, 11 April 2013, a group of settlers from "Bat Ayin" settlement, established on the lands of Palestinian civilians, in the west of Beit Ummar village, in the north of Hebron, cut and broke the branches of a number of fruitful olive trees between 30 – 40 years old. The targeted land is located in Abul-Reish valley, west of the afore-mentioned village, approximately 1 kilometre from the settlement. The trees belong to Hammad Abdul-Hamid Jaber al-Salibi (87) and this is the second time that the Salibi's lands have been attacked by settlers this year.

· At approximately 10:30 on Thursday, 11 April 2013, a group of settlers, protected by Israeli forces and military vehicles, raided the al-Hafira area, located between ‘Araba and Maraka villages, in the southwest of Jenin. The settlers performed religious rituals near an archaeological site and stayed there for a while. They withdrew from the scene later, no incidents were reported.

· At approximately 10:35 on Thursday, a group of settlers from “Alei Zahav” and “Peduel” settlements raided the lands of Palestinian civilians in Kuffor al-Deik area, west of Salfit. The settlers, who arrived in 4 buses claimed to be out for a picnic, thn their children cut and broke 8 olive trees in the al-Hursh area (Balat Rakouba). The trees belong to Mr. Shawkat Qassem Ali Ahmed, and are located in the west of Kuffor al-Deik. In his testimony to a PCHR fieldworker, Salem Ahmed, Shawkat’s son, said: “At approximately 10:00 on Thursday, 11 April 2013, while my father and I were in the al-Hursh area, Israeli soldiers approached us and told us that the settlers’ children were on a picnic and that ought to leave. We left the scene immediately to avoid any clashes, we saw four buses coming towards the tract of land and we returned home. The next morning, we returned to the scene where we found the destroyed olive trees, two recently planted olive trees were uprooted and 6 others were broken.”

· In the morning of Thursday, settlers from “Tekoa” settlement, in the northwest of Taqou’ village, in the southeast of Bethlehem, uprooted hundreds of forest trees in Khriton valley area, which is considered the only forest in Bethlehem governorate. This falls under the attacks carried out for the expansion of “Tekoa” settlement, established on the lands of the afore-mentioned village.

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· At approximately 17:30 on Thursday, three masked settlers accompanied by a police dog, from “Amona” outpost, which overlooks “Ofra” settlement, which is established on lands of Silwad, Deir Jarir and ‘Ayn Yabroud villages, northeast of Ramallah, attacked three civilians from Deir Jarir and Silwad villages. This attack took place while the Palestinian civilians were grazing sheep in the Khelat al-Sultan agricultural area, in the southeast of Silwad, approximately 1 kilometre from “Amona” outpost. The settlers threw stones using a slingshot, used clubs and pipes too when they started beating Ahmed Mohammed Mahmoud ‘Ayad (59) severely and knocked him to the ground, stole his smart phone and 500 NIS. Immediately, three Palestinians who were present at the scene carried ‘Ayad and retreated to approximately 200 meters staying there until a Palestinian private vehicle arrived and transported the victim into Silwad Municipality’s ambulance, which was already heading towards the scene. ‘Ayad was transported to Palestine Health Complex in Ramallah; he sustained a fracture in the scull and severe bleeding and bruises throughout his body. He underwent surgery in the Health Complex. In the meantime, inhabitants of Silwad and Deir Jarir villages arrived at the scene, burned a tent for settlers that was established in the area for building a new outpost. Immediately, Israeli forces and border guards arrived at the scene, fired rubber-coated metal bullets and tear gas canister at the Palestinians and chased them across olive field into Silwad village. As a result, 12-year-old Hamza Saber Abdul-Hamid Hamed sustained two bullet wounds, one on the left side of his waist and the other in the left hand. The wounded child was transported via ambulance to Palestine Health Complex; also, dozens of civilians suffered from tear gas inhalation.

· In the morning of Friday, 12 April 2013, a group of settlers from “Yitzhar” settlement, established on the eastern side of ‘Ourif village, in the southeast of Nablus, broken 50 olive trees in the al-Marrah area, near ‘Ourif Boys High School, in the east of the village. The destroyed trees were between 1 and 3 years old and are the property of Essam Najeh Sherif al-Safadi, Rae’d Mahmoud Ahmed Sabah and Kayed Abdul-Latif Abdul-Rahman Sabah. The afore-mentioned civilians informed the village council, who informed the Palestinian Military Liaison Office.

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· At approximately 14:20 on Saturday, 13 April 2013, a group of settlers from “Neriah” settlement, established on lands between al-Janiyah and Ras Karkar villages in the northern side of it, northwest of Ramallah, attacked ‘Abdel Latif Sha’aban Nofal (58) with stones while he was when he was working in his land in Anir area, northwest of Ras Karkar village.

‘Abdel Latif Nofal stated to a PCHR fieldworker that: “at approximately 14:20 on Saturday, 13 April 2013, I was ploughing my land using a tractor in Anir area, north of my Ras Karkar village, northwest of Ramallah, which is 700 meters away “Neriah” settlement, which was established on lands between my village and al-Janiyah village in the northern side. Five settlers attacked me, accompanied with 2 dogs, with stones; verbally insulted me; and broke the tractor headlights. I immediately fled with the tractor to a farmland, which is half kilometre away from my land, belonging to my cousin to the west. I called one of my relatives to tell him what happened and asked him to see where the settlers went. After he told me that they headed eastwards, I continued working. At approximately 16:00, I was surprised by stones being intensively thrown at me from among the olive trees and then saw 8 settlers, one of whom was carrying a gun, aged between 20-29 years old and accompanied with 2 dogs. I fled with the tractor 100 meters away; meanwhile, the settlers left the area and I came back home. After around one half hour, I felt pain throughout my body, particularly in the left side, so I immediately went to Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah. After conducting the necessary tests, it was found out that I sustained bruises and scratches in the backside of the right shoulder; back; and the left side as a result of being hit by stones.”

· At approximately 13:30 on Sunday, 14 April 2013, a group of settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces and military vehicles, raided the al-Hafira area, located between ‘Araba and Maraka villages, in the southwest of Jenin. The settlers performed religious rituals near an archaeological site and stayed there for a while. They withdrew from the scene later; no incidents were reported. It should be mentioned that this raid is the second of its kind within 3 days.

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· At approximately 07:30 on Monday, 15 April 2013, an Israeli settler ran over a Palestinian child while driving through the main road in Taqou’ village, in the southeast of Bethlehem. The child was identified as 8-year-old Malek ‘Adel Hussain al-Sha’er, who was on his way to school in Kherbat al-Deir area, in the north of the village, and adjacent to the main road. Malek was hit in the left side of his body, sustained a fracture in the left leg and an internal bleeding. The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) medical crews gave him first-aid, before the ambulance of the Red Star of David arrived and transported him to Hadassah hospital in occupied Jerusalem.

· At approximately 08:00 on the same Monday, a number of settlers from "Sousa" settlement, south of Yatta, established on Palestinian lands, south of Hebron, attacked Palestinian farmers on their lands and ordered them to leave. The farmers tried to stop the settlers, who in response attacked the farmers and threw stones at them. As a result, Majed Abu 'Eqeil (44) from al-Samou' village, south of Hebron, sustained bruises. This happened without any intervention from the Israeli forces, who arrived to the area to stop the settlers’ assaults. They then declared the area as a closed military zone and ordered farmers to leave immediately.

· At approximately 12:00, dozens of settlers from “Adora” settlement, established on Palestinian lands, west of Hebron, raided the land of Palestinian civilians near Tafouh village and practiced religious rituals near a spring of water. They later withdrew raising Israeli flags in the vicinity of the land as a prelude to taking over it.

· At approximately 17:00 on Monday, a group of settlers, protected by Israeli forces and military vehicles, raided the lands of Palestinian civilians from Silat al-Thaher village, south of Jenin, where the evacuated "Homesh" settlement used to be. According to local sources,

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dozens of settlers arrived at the scene in a number of buses, accompanied by large units of Israeli forces, where they then practiced some Talmudic rituals before withdrawing from the scene. No other incidents were reported. It should be noted that the settlers visit the site of the former settlement every month for religious rituals, under strict protection from Israeli forces, since the settlement was evacuated in September 2005.

· In the morning of Tuesday, 16 April 2013, approximately 100 settlers, accompanied by their children and a number of dogs, from “Efrat” settlement, in the south of Bethlehem, raided Solomon pools area, west of Artas village, southwest of the city. The settlers strolled in the area, washed in the water springs and performed some Talmudic rituals in the area, under the protection of Israeli forces. In the mean time, a group of activists from the Popular Resistance in Bethlehem gathered and tried to stop the settlers from wandering about in the area.

· On the aforementioned Tuesday, a number of settlers from “Asfer” settlement, established on Palestinan lands, west of Sa’ir village, east of Hebron, uprooted around 20 olive trees, aged two years, belonging to Kamal Mousa Khalil Shalaldah (44) and confiscated some of them. Shalaldah said to a PCHR fieldworker that his son went to the land on Tuesday, 16 April 2013, to work on it and irrigated the crops, and he was surprised that a number of the trees were uprooted and confiscated and the rest were cut off.

· At approximately 20:00, while passing on Hebron road, Jerusalem, a settler attacked a car belonging to Khader Ibrahim al-Alami (39) with stones. The car was parked in front of al-Alami's house in the vicinity of Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron. As a result of the attack, the windshield was broken.

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Khader al-Alami said to a PCHR fieldworker that:

“At approximately 20:00 on Tuesday, 16 April 2013, my friend and I were in my car near my house on Jerusalem-Hebron Road. A white taxi with a yellow Registration plate parked next to us, and a settler got out of it and pointed with his hand at the Israeli soldiers, who were at the entrance of the village, the entrance is meters away from my house. The settler picked up a stone and threw it at the windshield; as a result, it was broken. My friend and I immediately got out of the car, and I asked him: “What are you doing”. He then put a gun to my face and shot two bullets in the air. At that moment, another settler got out of the car and he was holding an automatic machine gun and put it against us without any intervention of the Israeli soldiers who arrived to the area after the settlers left.”

Recommendations to the International Community

PCHR emphasizes the international community’s position that the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which is still under the Israeli occupation, in spite of the Israeli military redeployment outside the Gaza Strip in 2005. PCHR further confirms that Israeli force

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have continued to impose collective punishment measures on the Gaza Strip, which have escalated since the 2006 Palestinian parliamentary elections, in which Hamas won the majority of seats of the Palestinian Legislative Council. PCHR stresses that there is an international recognition of Israel’s obligation to respect international human rights instruments and the international humanitarian law, especially the Hague Regulations concerning the Laws and Customs of War on Land and the Geneva Conventions. Israel is bound to apply the international human rights law and the law of war sometime reciprocally and other times in parallel in a way that achieves the best protection for civilians and remedy for victims.

In light of continued arbitrary measures, land confiscation and settlement activities in the West Bank, and the continued aggression against civilians in the Gaza Strip, especially the latest offensive that lasted for 8 days in November, PCHR calls upon the international community, especially the United Nations, the High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Convention and the European Union – in the context of their natural obligation to respect and enforce the international law – to cooperate and act according to the following recommendations:

1. PCHR calls upon the international community and the United Nations to use all available means to allow the Palestinian people to enjoy their right to self-determination, through the establishment of the Palestinian State, which was recognized by the UN General Assembly with a vast majority, using all international legal mechanisms, including sanctions to end the occupation of the State of Palestine;

2. PCHR calls upon the United Nations to provide international protection to Palestinians in the oPt, and to ensure the non-recurrence of aggression against the oPt, especially the Gaza Strip;

3. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Conventions to compel Israel, as a High Contracting Party to the Conventions, to apply the Conventions in the oPt;

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4. PCHR calls upon the Parties to international human rights instruments, especially the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, to pressurize Israel to comply with their provisions in the oPt, and to compel it to incorporate the human rights situation in the oPt in its reports submitted to the concerned committees;

5. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Conventions to fulfil their obligation to ensure the application of the Conventions, including extending the scope of their jurisdiction in order to prosecute suspected war criminals, regardless of the nationality of the perpetrator and the place of a crime, to pave the way for prosecuting suspected Israeli war criminals and end the longstanding impunity they have enjoyed;

6. PCHR calls on States that apply the principle of universal jurisdiction not to surrender to Israeli pressure to limit universal jurisdiction to perpetuate the impunity enjoyed by suspected Israeli war criminals;

7. PCHR calls upon the international community to act in order to stop all Israeli settlement expansion activities in the oPt through imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements and criminalizing trading with them;

8. PCHR calls upon the UN General Assembly to transfer the Goldstone Report to the UN Security Council in order to refer it to the International Criminal Court in accordance with Article 13(b) of the Rome Statute;

9. PCHR calls upon the United Nations to confirm that holding war criminals in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a precondition to achieve stability and peace in the regions, and that peace cannot be built on the expense of human rights and victims;

10. PCHR calls upon the UN General Assembly and Human Rights Council to explicitly declare that the Israeli closure policy in Gaza and the annexation wall in the West Bank are illegal, and accordingly refer the two issues to the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Israel to compel it to remove them;

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11. PCHR calls upon the international community, in light of its failure to the stop the aggression on the Palestinian people, to at least fulfil its obligation to reconstruct the Gaza Strip after the series of hostilities launched by Israel which directed targeted the civilian infrastructure;

12. PCHR calls upon the United Nations and the European Union to express a clear position towards the annexation wall following the international recognition of the State of Palestine on the 1967 borders, as the annexation wall seizes large parts of the State of Palestine;

13. PCHR calls upon the European Union to activate Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which provides that both sides must respect human rights as a precondition for economic cooperation between the EU states and Israel, and the EU must not ignore Israeli violation and crimes against Palestinian civilians;

14. PCHR calls upon the Palestinian leadership to sign and accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the Geneva Conventions, and calls upon the international community, especially the United Nations, to encourage the State of Palestine to accede to international human rights law and humanitarian law instruments.

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