Weekly Report On Israeli Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory ( 1925 June 2014) Thursday, 26 June 2014 00:00
Nablus – Israeli forces raid houses in Ainabous village
Israeli forces continue systematic attacks against Palestinian civilians and property in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)
Israeli forces stormed Palestinian communities in the West Bank 6 Palestinian civilians, including a child and an old man, were killed, and 14 others, including 4 children and journalist, were wounded. 127 incursions were conducted in the West Bank. Hundreds of houses were raided brutally, their residents were maltreated and a number of houses were turned into military barracks. 215 Palestinian civilians, including dozens former prisoners and 10 children, were arrested. 21 of these civilians, including 3children, were arrested in East Jerusalem. 18 Charitable associations were raided and a number of them were closed. 4 university campuses, 2 money exchange shops and a media centre were raided. Dozens of surveillance cameras were confiscated from houses and shops.
Israeli warplanes launched 18 airstrikes on civilian objects and military training sites in the Gaza Strip. 18 Palestinian civilians, including 7 women and 4 children, were wounded.
Israel continued to impose a total closure on the oPt and has isolated the Gaza Strip from the outside world. Israeli forces established dozens of checkpoints in the West Bank. At least 2 Palestinian civilians, including a child, were arrested at military checkpoints in the West Bank.
Israeli naval forces continued to target Palestinian fishermen in the Gaza waters. 2 fishermen were arrested and a fishing boat was confiscated..
Israeli forces continued to support settlement activities in the West Bank and Israeli settlers continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property. Settlers attacked Palestinian civilians and their property.
Summary
Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law in the oPt continued during the reporting period (19 June – 25 June 2014).
Shooting:
During the reporting period, Israeli forces killed 6 Palestinian civilians, including a child and an old man, and wounded 14 others, including 4 children and a journalist, in the West Bank. In the Gaza Strip, Israeli warplanes conducted 18 air strikes. Israeli naval forces carried 5 shooting and chasing incidents.
In the West Bank, on 20 June 2014, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian child in Dura village, southwest of Hebron.
On 21 June 2014, an old man died of a heart attack in Hares village, northwest of Slafit, as Israeli forces moved into the village and denied him access to medical treatment.
On the same day, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian civilian in the northern Jordan Valley.
On 22 June 2014, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian civilian in ‘Ein Beit al-Maa’ refugee camp, northwest of Nablus.
On the same day, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian civilian in Ramallah.
On 25 June 2014, a Palestinian civilian from Qalandia refugee camp, north of Jerusalem, died of wounds he sustained on 20 June during clashes with Israeli forces.
During the reporting period, 14 Palestinian civilians, including 4 children and a journalist, were wounded.
In the Gaza Strip, Israeli warplanes launched 18 airstrikes on civil targets and paramilitary training sites of armed groups. As a result, a number of facilities were destroyed or damaged, and 18 Palestinian civilians, including 7 women and 4 children, were injured.
In the context of targeting Palestinian fishermen in the sea, on 19 June 2014, Israeli gunboats stationed off al-Waha Shore, northwest of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, opened fire in the vicinity of the Palestinian fishing boats sailing 2 nautical miles offshore. They also arrested 2 fishermen and confiscated a fishing boat.
Incursions:
During the reporting period, Israeli forces conducted at least 127 military incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank. During these incursions, Israeli forces arrested at least 215 Palestinians, including 10 children.
Following their declaration of the disappearance of 3 Israeli settlers in Hebron in the south of the West Bank, since Thursday evening, 12 June 2014, Israeli forces carried out a large-scale military campaign against residential communities in the West Bank and night raids of houses using tracker dogs and maltreating the house residents by expelling them outside their houses or detaining them in one room. Moreover, Israeli forces turned many houses into military barracks and deliberately damaged those houses. Most of the campaign was mainly targeting Hebron, but it extended all the West Bank governorates.
During the reporting period, Israeli forces raided 18 offices of 18 charities and closed a number of them. They also raided 4 university campuses, 2 money exchange shops and a media center.
Restrictions on movement:
Israel continued to impose a tight 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 been steadily tightened since June 2007 has had a disastrous impact on the humanitarian and economic situation in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli authorities impose measures to undermine the freedom of trade, including the basic needs for the Gaza Strip population and the agricultural and industrial products to be exported. For 7 consecutive years, Israel has tightened the land and naval closure to isolate the Gaza Strip from the West Bank, including occupied Jerusalem, and other countries around the world. This resulted in grave violations of the economic, social and cultural rights and a deterioration of living conditions for 1.7 million people. The Israeli authorities have established Karm Abu Salem (Kerem Shaloum) as the sole crossing for imports and exports in order to exercise its control over the Gaza Strip’s economy. They also aim at imposing a complete ban on the Gaza Strip’s exports.
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.
As part of using military checkpoints and border crossings as traps to arrest Palestinian civilians under the pretext they are wanted, Israeli forces arrested 2 Palestinian civilians at military checkpoints in the West Bank.
Settlement activities
Israel has continued its settlement activities in the oPt, in a direct violation of international humanitarian law, and Israeli settlers have continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.
Attacks carried out by Israeli forces
On 21 June 2014, a group of settlers from Kiryat Arba settlement which is established on confiscated lands east of Hebron attacked a house in the Old City, south of Hebron. The settlers attacked owner who was arrested later by Israeli forces. Israeli forces also arrested his two sons.
On 22 June 2014, four armed settlers from “Nahla'il” settlement which is established on the lands of Beitillu village, northwest of Ramallah, fired live ammunition at 9 Palestinian workers while working in a stone pit in Na'lan area in the northern side of the southern farm, northwest of the city. The workers ran way immediately towards the aforementioned village. The settlers withdrew later and no injuries were reported among Palestinian workers.
On 23 June 2014, Israeli settlers damaged tires of 35 cars belonging to 9 families in Beit Hanina village to the north of the old town of Jerusalem. They also wrote racist phrases on a tourist bus.
Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period (19 June – 25 June 2014)
1. Incursions into Palestinian Areas, and Attacks on Palestinian Civilians and Property in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip Thursday, 19 June 2014
At approximately 00:25, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at Yunis paramilitary site belonging to the ‘Izziddin al-Qassam Brigades (the armed wing of Hamas) in the east of al-Zaytoun neighbourhood, east of Gaza City. No injuries were reported. It should be mentioned that one of the two missiles did not explode and was pulled out by the Palestinians.
Around the same time, an Israeli warplane launched a missile at Abu Jarad paramilitary site belonging to the ‘Izziddin al- Qassam brigades, southeast of Gaza City. No injuries were reported, but fire broke out in the place due to presence of fuel in the site.
At approximately 00:30, an Israeli warplane launched a missile at ‘Emad Abu Qadous paramilitary site of the ‘Izziddin al- Qassam brigades, west of al-Maqousi buildings, north of Gaza City. No injuries were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli helicopters launched two missiles at a paramilitary site belonging to the ‘Izziddin al-Qassam brigades, east of al-Sheikh Zayed buildings, southeast of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. As a result, a 50-square- meter room, which contained a truck, to the east was completely destroyed. Moreover, Sami Walid Hammad Keshko (45), from al-Sheikh Zayed Housing Project, sustained bruises in his body when he was passing by the place.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Bir Zeit University, north of Ramallah. They detained the university guard and then raided offices of the student blocs. They confiscated the contents of the Hamas Islamic Bloc’s office and attempted to arrest a number of students, who were in protest against the political arrests carried out by the Palestinian security Services under the pretext of participating in demonstrations in solidarity with the Palestinian administrative detainees on hunger strike in the Israeli jails.
At approximately 00:45, Israeli warplanes targeted a training site of armed groups, north of al-Nussairat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. As a result, the site was damaged, but no injuries were reported.
At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and accompanied by armored personnel carriers moved into a number of neighborhoods in the center of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses after detaining families outdoors. The Israeli soldiers arrested 13 civilians and took them to an unknown destination: 1. Mustafa Kamel Khalil Shawar (58);
2. Raed Hmeidan Khalil al-Sharbati (45);
3. Qedar Mohammed Ramadan Ghaith (34);
4. Mohammed Ayoub Mohammed Sedr (34);
5. Wajeeh Hussein ‘Abdel ‘Aziz Abu Hadeed (26);
6. ‘Ali ‘abdel Ghaffar Mohammed Dofash (30);
7. Ahmed Mohammed Yosri al-‘Awei’ie (29);
8. Jihad ‘Issa ‘Abdel Razeq Shabanah (49);
9. Bahaa’ Ishaq Khalil Azaghir (29);
10. Tamer Walid Hanafi Abu Shamah (29);
11. Taleb Akram Shehadah Abu Sneinah (39);
12. Rasmi ‘Ali Dofash (40); and
13. ‘Emad Yousif Sha’ban al-Qasrawi (37).
Meanwhile, Israeli soldiers raided a supermarket belonging to Khalil Lafi al-Madhoun, a plastic factory, a tissue paper factory, the French Centre for Auto Repair, Sbitany Stores for Electrical Appliances, and shops of Jamal al-‘Owaiwi and confiscated the recording devices of the surveillance cameras. In Wad al-Hariyah area, the Israeli soldiers raided 3 houses belonging to Jawid Salah al-Tamimi, ‘Alaa’ Salah al-Tamimi, ‘Adnan al-Haddad and Salah Sa’id al-Tamimi and confiscated the recording devices of the surveillance cameras. In ‘Eissi area, the Israeli soldiers raided and searched two houses belonging to Nafez Kamel al-Shyoukhi and Mousa Kamel al-Shyoukhi. They destroyed the furniture and confiscated laptops. Israeli soldiers raided al-Ghandour building and City Centre complex in the centre of the city and turned their roofs into military sites for a couple of hours. At approximately 06:00, the Israeli soldiers withdrew from the centre of the city and re-stationed at the northern entrances.
· Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit Khael village, northwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Yousif al-‘Asafrah after detaining the family members in one room while a number of Israeli soldiers ascended to the roof and turned it into a military site. Meanwhile, Israeli soldiers were raiding and searching other houses. At approximately 09:00, they withdrew from the village and deployed in the vicinity of it while the Israeli soldiers stayed in the house of Mohammed ‘Asafrah till noon. No arrests were reported.
· Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Nablus. They patrolled the streets and raided and searched a number of houses. They also raided al-Tadamon al-Tebi clinic belonging to Nablus Zakat Committee in Rafidia Street under al-Rawdah Mosque, which was empty of employees and patients. They broke the doors and the clinic windows and searched in the patients’ files. They arrested ‘Alaa’ Fo’aad Hassounah (37) and Amin al-Jamil (19) and withdrew at approximately 06:30 taking them to an unknown destination.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into ‘Ein Beit al-Maa’ refugee camp, northwest of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and an armoured personnel carrier moved into Yata, south of Hebron. They stationed in the vicinity of the Islamic Charity for Orphanage and then raided and searched the building after breaking the main door. They confiscated laptops and files and then closed the main door with oxygen welding. They left a military order indicating that the place would be closed until 31 December 2014 and then withdrew.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into ‘Arourah village, northwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and then stationed in the centre of the village. They were deployed in the agricultural lands and houses. They then raided and searched using their tracker dogs a number of houses forcing the residents to get out of them and detaining them in the mosque yard. As a result, children and women were terrified. The Israeli soldiers deliberately broke the doors and fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters indiscriminately at the houses. As a result, a number of civilians suffered tear gas inhalation. Around the same time, Israeli forces withdrew and stationed at the entrances of the village.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and an infantry force moved into Selwad village, northeast of Ramallah. They raided and searched a number of houses using tracker dogs. They forced the residents to get out of their houses and detained them outdoors. At approximately 05:00, the Israeli soldiers arrested 4 civilians: ‘Ahed Mohammed Samirat (39); Mohammed ‘Abdel Majeed Hammad (28); Mo’aaz Saleh Jom’aah Hamed (24); and Qasim Riyad Talab Hamed (29).
At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Yatma village, south of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested Ahmed Mo’nes Snobar (33).
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Odla village, southeast of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested Salah Mohammed ‘Abdel Rahim (28).
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Balata village and the refugee camps of Balata and ‘Askar, east and northeast of Nablus respectively. They raided and searched a number of houses. They hit Samah Mahmoud Ibrahim Samahnah (28), a reporter at Ajyal Radio Station, in Nablus using gun butts on her chest and knocked her to the ground. Samahna was covering the events and clashes in the vicinity of Joseph Tomb in Balata village. Samahna obeyed the Israeli forces’ orders under the threat of weapons and left the place heading to where she lives in ‘Askar refugee camp. When she arrived near her house in the centre of the refugee camp, she noticed that a neighbouring house belonging to Warrad family was partially destroyed after being raided by the Israeli soldiers. She entered to take photos of the house. When she finished and was on her way out from the aforementioned house at approximately 04:30, an Israeli soldier fired a sound bomb at her from a distance of 30 meters. The bomb exploded, so she sustained shrapnel wounds to the eye and face. As a result, her eye swallowed. Samahna was taken to Rafidia Hospital for medical treatment, and her condition was described as moderate.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit Oula village, west of Hebron. They stationed near Beit Oula Charity for Orphanage and then raided and searched the building. They confiscated all its contents, including laptops and documents, and then closed the main door with oxygen welding. They then left a military order closing the charity until 31 December 2014 for security allegations. They also raided and searched two houses belonging to the families of Mohammed Falah al-‘Emlah and ‘Aziz Falah al-‘Emlah and arrested both of them.
At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Burqah village, northwest of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into the northern ‘Asirah village, north of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by 10 military vehicles and an armored personnel carrier moved into Sourif village, northwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested Bader Mahmoud Ghneimat and Majd Mohammed Abu Farah.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and an armored personnel carrier moved into Bani Na’im village, east of Hebron. They stationed in the vicinity of the Islamic Charity for Orphanage and then raided and searched the building after breaking the main door. They confiscated laptops and files and then closed the main door with oxygen welding. They left a military order closing the place until 31 December 2014 and then withdrew.
At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and an infantry force moved into Jenin refugee camp to the west of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Ahmed Ziyad Ahmed Khorj (20) and arrested him. They also raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Bassam Ragheb ‘Abed al-Sa’di (53), an Islamic Jihad leader, in Borqin Street, north of the camp. However, they did not find anyone in the house. Al-Sa’di is wanted by the Israeli forces and his wife is detained in the Israeli jail. Moreover, his sons are wanted by the Israeli forces and the Palestinian security forces. Israeli forces then moved to the house of his brother, Kathem, and searched it as well. Later, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Jamal Faris Mohammed Mor’eb (48). Meanwhile, a number of Palestinian children and youngsters gathered and threw stones, Molotov Cocktails and empty bottles in addition to home- made hand grenades at the Israeli soldiers. Clashes the broke out between Palestinian militants and the Israeli soldiers, who barricaded themselves inside armored vehicles. The Israeli soldiers fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and live bullets indiscriminately. As a result, an 18-year-old civilian was hit by a bullet to the back, a 22-year-old civilian sustained shrapnel wound to the back, a 16-year-old child was hit by a bullet to the foot, and a 24-year-old civilian was hit by a bullet to the hand. (PCHR keeps the names of the wounded persons)
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Qamarah Valley area, east of Dura, southwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Bassam Hamad al-Zir (55). They arrested his son, Hamad (25), and withdrew later taking him to an unknown destination.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit ‘Awwa village, southwest of Dura, southwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested Ha’el Mohammed al-Sweiti and Subhi Mahmoud Masalmah.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and 3 armored personnel carriers moved into Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron. They stationed in the centre of the village and then raided and searched the Islamic Charity for Orphanage. They confiscated its contents, including files, laptops and photocopiers. Meanwhile, Israeli forces accompanied by tracker dogs raided and searched two houses belonging to the families of Jamil Mahmoud Mohammed ‘Alqam (70) and Ibrahim Mohammed Khalil (24). They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
At approximately 03:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Bitounia town, west of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and then raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Musatafa Kamel Badarnah (49), a former prisoner who was released in the Shalit swap deal. They handed the aforementioned prisoner and his son, Ahmed (20), summonses to refer to the Israeli intelligence in ‘Ofer Prison, southwest of Ramallah.
At approximately 09:30, Israeli gunboats stationed off al-Wahah shore, northwest of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip opened fire sporadically in the vicinity of Palestinian fishing boats sailing 2 nautical miles off the shore. A gunboat surrounded a fishing boat boarded by Ramez Suheil Sa’id Sa’dallah (27) and his cousin, Ihab Subhi Sa’id Sa’dallah (21), both from al-Sheikh Redwan neighbourhood in Gaza City. Israeli forces arrested them and confiscated their boat.
At approximately 23:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Duheishah refugee camp, south of Bethlehem. They raided and searched dozens of houses, from which they arrested 34 civilians, including 3 children and brothers as well as Bethlehem Mufti. They withdrew later taking them to an unknown destination. PCHR keeps the names of the arrested persons. It should be mentioned that the Israeli soldiers hit the last one on his head when he intervened to stop the Israeli soldiers from beating his father. They took him to an unknown destination when he was still unconscious.
Friday, 20 June 2014 At approximately 00:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Jenin. They patrolled the streets and then a number of boys threw stones at the military vehicles. The Israeli soldiers in response fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and live bullets at the stone-throwers. As a result, a child was wounded by a bullet to the shoulder (PCHR keeps his name). Israeli forces then patrolled the streets to the north and moved into al-Jaberiat neighborhood. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Khaled Soliman Fayez Abu Hasan (46), Member of the PLC representing the Change and Reform Bloc. They confiscated 2 laptops, some papers and two cell phones. Israeli forces then raided and searched a house belonging to Khaled ‘Abed ‘Abdullah Yehia (55), Member of the PLC.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into ‘Arrabah village, southwest of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Ibrahim Mohammed Saleh Dahbour (46), Member of the PLC representing the Change and Reform bloc. They confiscated his laptop and some identification documents and withdrew later.
In excessive use of force, Israeli forces killed a 14-year-old Palestinian child in Dura, southwest of Hebron. According to investigations conducted by PCHR, at approximately 01:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and accompanied by armoured personnel carriers moved into Dura, southwest of Hebron, and stationed in a number of its neighborhoods. They deployed between the houses when dozens of Palestinian boys and children gathered in several parts of the town outskirts and threw stones and empty bottles at the Israeli soldiers. At approximately 04:50, an Israeli infantry force comprised of around 300 soldiers deployed between the houses in Haninah neighborhood in the south of the town. When they tried to pass through the main street to head to the area overseeing al-Ma’ajour neighborhood near the “Adoraym” military camp known as “the crazy camp”, a number of boys and children gathered to throw stones at them. In response, the Israeli soldiers fired ceaselessly for 10 minutes sound bombs, tear gas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets at the stone-throwers until an Israeli soldier appeared and fired live bullets indiscriminately at the demonstrators. As a result, Mohammed Jihad Mohammed Doudin (14) was hit by a live bullet, which penetrated the right side of the chest and exited from the back. He was then taken by a civilian vehicle to the Palestine Red Crescent Society clinic in the town, but he died upon arrival. At approximately 06:00, Israeli forces arrested Karam Mahmoud ‘Amr; Ayoub Hussein al-‘Awawdah; Yousif Ibrahim al-Sarsourl; Hothayfah Mohammed al-‘Awawdah; Jadallah ‘Andullah al-Rjoub; and ‘Eid Mousa Abriosh after searching their houses.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and an infantry force comprised of 150 soldiers moved into Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem. They stationed in the streets and allies of the camp and then raided and searched a number of houses. Dozens of children and youngsters gathered and threw stones at the Israeli soldiers, who immediately fired live bullets, tear gas canisters and sound bombs at them. The stone-throwers surrounded the soldiers in the allies, so Israeli soldiers called for back-ups. Another group of Israeli soldiers then arrived and fired live bullets heavily at the stone-throwers after ascending the roofs of houses. As a result, 3 civilians were wounded and taken to Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah to receive medical treatment. The conditions of two of them were described as serious, so one of them was transferred to Hadasa Hospital in occupied Jerusalem. Mustafa Husni Aslan (22) was hit by a bullet to the left side of the head and underwent a surgery in the aforementioned complex. Due to his serious injury, he was transferred to Hadasa ‘Ein Karm Hosital in Jerusalem. He died of his wound on 25 June 2014. A 19-year old was also hit by a bullet to the left thigh and the bullet lodged in the pelvis. His condition was described as serious. Another 20-year-old civilian was hit by a metal bullet to the head. (PCHR keeps the names of the wounded persons)
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Qalqilya. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of ‘Emad Mahmoud Nofal, Member of the PLC. They confiscated his laptop, cell phone and camera. They also raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Akram ‘Abdel ‘Aziz Mansour, a former prisoner who spent 31 years in jail. At approximately 02:40, Israeli forces withdrew, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and accompanied by 2 tractors and 3 armored personnel carriers moved into Hebron. They stationed in the vicinity of the Islamic Charity in al-Hawouz area and then raided and searched the building. After two hours of searching, the Israeli soldiers confiscated laptops and files and closed the main door with oxygen welding. They left a military order to close the building until 31 December 2014 for security reasons. Meanwhile, Israeli forces moved into several neighbourhoods in the city and arrested 12 civilians after searching their houses. PCHR keeps the names of the arrested persons. They took them to an unknown destination. Israeli forces then raided the building of Hebron Youth Club in Bab al- Zawiyah area and destroyed its contents. Hatim al-Bakri, Head of the Charity, said to a PCHR fieldworker that: “At approximately 02:00, the guard called me and told me that the Israeli soldiers raided and searched the administrative building and confiscated documents and a lot of stuff, which were all taken by a truck. Around two hours later, I headed to the area to find the Israeli soldiers had welded the building with oxygen and left a military order saying that it is closed until 31 December 2014 for security reasons. The Israeli soldiers have put the association in difficult circumstances as it is responsible for 3 other associations in the city and provides services to 3,200 orphans, including medicines, clothes, food and all needs. Moreover, its schools include 2,700 students as the building was equipped to provide services for those students. The building includes the administrative and financial affairs, legal department, orphanage department and al-Kheir Service Centre.”
At approximately 01:15, Israeli forces backed by 4 military vehicles and accompanied by an infantry force and special units moved into Salfit from the four entrances. They raided and searched 4 houses and turned them upside down. Those houses belong to each of: ‘Omar Mahmoud Matter ‘Abdel Razeq, former Minister of Finance and Member of the PLC; ‘Ezz al-Deen Mohammed ‘Asfour Zbeidiyah (Fattash), Director of ‘Abdel Razeq’s office; Mo’atasem Rashid Qeblawi; Mohammed Hasan Harim. They then arrested ‘Ezz al-Deen Fattash (54) and Mohammed Hasan Harim (27) and took them to an unknown destination. They confiscated a laptop, cell phone and papers belonging to ‘Abdel Razeq. During the incursion, dozens of Palestinian boys and youngsters gathered and threw stones at the Israeli vehicles. In response, the Israeli soldiers fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets at the stone- throwers. As a result, a 20-year-old civilian was hit by a metal bullet that stated in his left foot. The wounded person was taken to Martyr Yasser ‘Arafat Hospital in Salfit to receive medical treatment and underwent a surgery to get the bullet out of his foot. The wounded civilian said to a PCHR fieldworker that the Israeli soldiers fired at him from only a distance of 15 meters.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit ‘Awwa village, southwest of Dura, southwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested Fawzi Ismail al-Sweiti and Jihad Ismail al-Sweiti after searching their houses.
At approximately 01:40, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit Foriq village, east of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested 21 civilians. They took the arrested persons to the village schools and questioned them on the spot for more than 4 hours. Israeli forces then released most of them and kept 3 under arrest: Ma’arouf ‘Aref Mahmoud Hanani (32); ‘Emad Wadi’a Khatatbah (26); and Hamzah ‘Ali Hamzah Khatatbah (22).
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Old ‘Askar refugee camp, northeast of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested Mohammed ‘Abdel Rahman ‘Elian (25).
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and accompanied by a military truck moved into al- Shyoukh village, north of Hebron. They stationed in the vicinity of the Islamic Charity building and then raided and searched the administrative building of the charity. After two hour of searching, the Israeli soldiers confiscated laptops and documents and then closed the main door with oxygen welding leaving a military order saying that the building is closed until 31 December 2014 for security reasons.
At approximately 02:10, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and an infantry forces moved into Beit Loqaya village, southwest of Ramallah. They raided and searched a number of houses using tracker dogs. They forced the residents to get out of thir houses and left them outdoors. They arrested Ma’moun Rebhi Baker Dar ‘Asi (30) and Hani Sa’id ‘Issa ‘Asi (42). At approximately 03:30, they withdrew taking them to an unknown destination.
At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and infantry forces moved into Salfit. They patrolled the streets when a number of youngsters gathered and threw stones at the Israeli soldiers. The Israeli soldiers chased the demonstrators and beat up Sami Fawzi Mraweh Rammal (22). As a result, he sustained bruises throughout his body. The Israeli soldiers took Rammal to “Yakir” camp, north of Istayyah village. After a couple of hours, he was transferred to Martyr Yasser ‘Arafat Hospital in Salfit.
At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and infantry forces moved into Tulkarm. They patrolled the streets and then surrounded a building in the southern neighbourhood of the city. They knocked the residents’ doors in that building and searched their house in addition to questioning them. They arrested Nafeth Dib Qasim Abu ‘Abeid (41) and Mo’ayad Sa’adah Saleh Jallad (42), a former prisoner released in the Shalit exchange deal, after raiding his house.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Nour Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm. They stationed in al-Naser neighbourhood, west of the camp. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Fathi Mohammed Qar’aawi (56), Member of the PLC representing Hamas, and questioned him. They withdrew later confiscating a laptop, cell phones and some documents.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Sayda village, northeast of Tulkarm. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mahmoud Sa’id al-Raddad (54) and questioned him. They withdrew later confiscating some documents from his house.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Ethna village, west of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to Mohammed Motlaq Abu Jheishah (55), Member of the PLC. They confiscated the recording device of the surveillance cameras and withdrew later.
At approximately 15:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Rahal Valley village, south of Bethlehem. They patrolled the streets and carried out a large-scale raid campaign into the civilian houses searching them and expelling their residents. No arrests were reported.
At approximately 23:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Taqou’a village, southeast of Bethlehem. They patrolled the streets and then carried out a large-scale arrest campaign, during which they arrested 16 civilians after raiding and searching their houses. PCHR keep the names of the arrested persons On Saturday morning, 21 June 2014, Israeli forces released all the arrested persons after questioning them.
Saturday, 21 June 2014
At approximately 00:50, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Bireh. They stationed in front of al- No’man mall behind Plaza mall. They raided and searched the first floor of the mall, where Pal Media office is. The Israeli soldier damaged the employees’ offices and searched them. They confiscated 12 laptops, 5 camera memories, and some documents belonging to the production and news departments. It should be mentioned that Pal Media Company provides media services for Jerusalem Satellite Channel and includes its offices in the West Bank.
At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into New ‘Askar refugee camp, northeast of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses. In the early morning, a number of boys and children gathered and threw stones at the Israeli vehicles. The Israeli soldiers in response fired live bullets and rubber-coated metal bullets to disperse them. As a result, a 17-year-old child was hit by a metal bullet to the neck.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and accompanied by an armoured personnel carrier moved into Sa’ir village, east of Hebron. They stationed in Erbaye’a area, west of the village, and combed the agricultural lands in the vicinity of the area. Meanwhile, Israeli soldiers raided the PRCS head office and Sa’ir Zakat Committee after destroying the main door and confiscated two computer sets. A number of Israeli soldiers topped the Sa’ir police station while the military jeeps were patrolling between the neighbourhoods. The Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Yata, south of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested 4 civilians. They withdrew later taking the aforementioned to an unknown destination. The arrested persons were identified as: Melhem Ibrahim al-Najjar; Mohammed Hasan al-Hareini; Mohammed Hussein ‘Omrah al-Hareini; and Mohammed ‘Ali al-Harieini.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Baten al-Hawa neighbourhood in Ramallah. They stationed in front of the Islamic Relief Worldwide Foundation in Yafa Street behind Khalil Abu Rayyah Centre. They raided the head office of the foundation after destroying the outside and inside door. They confiscated 5 computer sets, server, some document related to the foundation’s work. They then blew up the safe in the finance department, which includes financial files. As a result, women and children were terrified, and neither arrests nor injuries were reported.
At approximately 01:15, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses. They raided al-Hawari company for currency exchange in Nablus Mall after calling its owner, Tayel Mohammed Salim ‘Odah, and forcing him to open the door. They confiscated 4 computers and the money that was in the safe, without allowing him to know how much, as well as his 2010 Mercedes black car.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into ‘Ein Beit al-Maa’ refugee camp, northwest of Nablus. They raided and searched houses belonging to Mohammed Yousif Mahmoud Ma’arouf and his brothers, ‘Ali and ‘Alaa’. They confiscated 50,000 shekels claiming that they are given by Hamas.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into the northern ‘Asirah village, north of Nablus. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Eman Jamil Yousif al-Sholi, the sister of Martyr Mohammed al-Sholi. They confiscated 5,000 shekels claiming that they are given to her by Hamas.
At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Kafr Qalil village, southeast of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested Haron Mansour (30).
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Balatah refugee camp, east of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli warplanes launched 3 airstrikes. During which, they targeted a vacant land in al-Sabrah neighborhood in Gaza City. As a result, a barrack used as Chips factory was destroyed and burnt in addition to damages caused to the nearby houses; 8 of its residents, including 2 women and 2 children, sustained shrapnel wounds due to the flying glass. The wounded persons were taken to al-Shifa Medical complex in Gaza City, and their wounds ranged between minor and moderate.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Qalqilya. They raided and searched the buildings of the Islamic collage and confiscated a laptop. At approximately 03:00, they withdrew, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Madma village, south of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses. Israeli forces withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
At approximately 01:45, Israeli forces stationed inside the watchtowers, east of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza strip opened fire heavily and fired flash bombs at the vacant areas in the vicinity of the border area. Neither injuries nor damages to property were reported, but civilians, especially children and women, living near the border area were terrified.
At approximately 01:50, Israeli warplanes launched at least one missile at al-Quds Brigades (the armed wing of Islamic Jihad), northwest of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. No injuries were reported, and the site was damaged.
At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and accompanied by armored personnel carriers moved into a number of neighborhoods in the centre of Hebron. They stationed at the intersections and entrances of the neighbourhoods. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested 4 civilians. The detainees were identified as: ‘Omer ‘Abdel Razeq Abu Gheith (24); Mohammed Khaled al-Shatrit (23); Ya’aqoub Suheil al-Jo’abah (15) and ‘Adnan Mohammed ‘Eid al-Zaru. They withdrew later taking the aforementioned persons to an unknown destination. The Israeli soldiers also moved into al-Sheikh neighbourhood and searched the Islamic Cemetery. Meanwhile, other Israeli soldiers raided a shop in Ras al-Jorah area belonging to Samir al-Qawasmeh and confiscated the recording devices of the surveillance cameras. At approximately 04:00, they raided Polytechnic University building after destroying its main entrance and confiscated 4 computer sets and Floppy Disks after searching the fourth floor of the building. They also stole around 15,000 shekels from a house belonging to the family of Tamer Fahmi al-Haymouni after raiding and searching the house. In the early morning, the Israeli soldiers withdrew from the centre of the city and re- stationed at the closed northern entrance of Hebron.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Bireh and stationd in front of Noon Centre for Quranic Studies. They raided and searched the head office of the centre after destroying the outside door. During the incursion, the Israeli soldiers confiscated 3 computer sets and personal photos for the director the centre, Sheikh Bassam Jarar. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
At approximately 02:25, Israeli warplanes launched at least one missile at a vacant land, south of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. As a result, a big hole was caused in the place, and no injuries were reported.
At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into Beit Kahel village, northwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Hatem Mahmoud al-‘Asafrah. The Israeli soldiers stole 2500 shekels and then arrested Sami Soliman al-‘Atawnah (15) after searching his house.
Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Dura, southwest of Hebron and stationed in Kenar neighbourhood. They raided and searched Hebron housing building belonging to Ahmed Salhoub al-Sweiti after blowing up the main door. At approximately 03:00, they patrolled the streets to the centre of the city and deployed between the houses. They patrolled the streets and then raided and searched a number of houses in Krisah neighbourhood, ‘Omer Ben al-Khattab Street and Rahm Abu Helal area. They arrested 3 civilians and took them to an unknown destination. The arrested persons were identified as: Mohammed Ismail Abu ‘Arqoub; Hasan Ahmed al-Darawish; and Mohammed Naser Masharqah.
At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces for the second time in a row backed by military vehicles raided the American Arab University in al-Zababdah village, east of Jenin, after breaking the lock of gate (3). The Israeli soldiers detained the university guard and raided the building of Student Affair Deanship, from which they confiscated flags and papers belonging to the student blocks.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Ethna village, west of Hebron. They raided and searched the building of Ethna Secondary School and topped the roofs turning military sites. Meanwhile, a number of Israeli soldiers moved into Rishah Valley area, al-Ghazal area and Beer al-Balad area. The Israeli soldiers arrested Ismail Talab al-Nattah (35) and took him to an unknown destination.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Tarqoumia village, west of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Tariq ‘Aziz Eghrayeb (25). They arrested him and took him to an unknown destination.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Shorfah neighbourhood in al-Bireh and stationed in front of al-Sheikh building. They raided and searched the fourth floor of the building, where Progress Hebrew Centre is, after breaking the windows and the eastern outside door of the building and the main door of the aforementioned centre. While Israeli forces were withdrawing from the neighbourhood, a number of youngsters and boys gathered to throw stones and empty bottles at the invaded vehicles. The Israeli soldiers in response fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters and rubber-coated metal bullets at the youngsters. As a result, a 26-year-old civilian was hit by a metal bullet to the right leg. They also confiscated Siemens laptops and some documents related to the centre’s work.
At approximately 03:30, Israeli forces backed by 50 military vehicles moved into Haris village, northwest of Salfit. They raided and searched a number of houses amidst firing sound bombs and tear gas canisters randomly. At approximately 04:30, when Naji ‘Ali ‘Abed Souf (60) was on his way to the village’s mosque for the dawn prayer, he was surprised with Israeli forces deploying between trees in the vicinity of his house. As a result, he collapsed and the Israeli soldiers did not allow his family to take him to the hospital. They also detained the car driver, who hurried to take him to the hospital, but few minutes later, he died.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Iskaka village, east of Salfit. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Walid Khaled Harb. At approximately 05:00, they withdrew, and no arrests were reported.
At approximately 03:40, Israeli forces backed by 5 military vehicles moved into Farkhah village, southwest of Salfit. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Yousif ‘Ali Qomboz. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
At approximately 04:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Hejah village, east of Qalqilya. They raided and searched 3 houses and a super market. Those houses belong to ‘Amer Ahmed ‘Awad and his brother, Mohammed, Saleh Mohammed Rabe’a and the super market of Amir Sa’do Hamad. No further incidents were reported.
At approximately 04:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Jenin City and refugee camp. They raided and searched a number of houses. They arrested 4 civilians and took them. The arrested persons were identified as Yazan ‘Adnan Idris al-Hindi (21); As’ad Mohammed As’ad Esteiti (42); Mohammed Sa’id ‘Abed al-Sweiti (21) and Ashraf Mohammed Rashed al-Qaysi (22). They then raided the Islamic Medical Relief Association in al-Basatin neighbourhood, north of Jenin, and confiscated computer sets and some documents.
In the early morning, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Bethlehem. They stationed in al-Mawaleh Mountain area and raided and searched the ehad office of the Orphanage Society belonging to Zakat Committee in Bethlehem after destroying all doors. They confiscated some documents and computer sets in addition to donations.
At approximately 08:00, an Israeli infantry forces comprised of around 400 soldiers moved into Hasaka area between Hahoul and Hebron when military buses travelled them to the northern entrance of Hebron. The Israeli soldiers deployed in the agricultural lands and between houses. They used pumps to take the water from the wells used by the residents for their daily use under the pretext of searching. The Israeli soldiers also attacked Ayham and Adham Akram Abu Saymah when they were near a water pool in the area. They were arrested and taken to an unknown destination. The Israeli soldiers stayed in the area until late at night. The Israeli soldiers then raided al-‘Omari Mosque, east of Halhoul, as well as the Islamic Charity building. They confiscated laptops after destroying the main door.
At approximately 14:00, the body of Sakher Burhan ‘Ali Daraghmah (18) was found in al-Maleh area in the Northern Jordan Valley, and there was a deep wound in the heart side without an exile. The family of the aforementioned child, who was grazing sheep, went to the area to look for him as he did not come back home. They found his body in the valley, which is 500 to 700 meters away from Manahel camp “Hamamat al-Maleh” camp. The family shouted for help from the shepherds and residents in the area, so the Israeli soldiers arrived at the place and detained the corpse. They refused to hand it to an ambulance belonging to the Palestinian Medical Services, which arrived at the area. After arguing with the civilians, they put him in the Services ambulance and under the threat of weapon they took him to the aforementioned camp waiting for the Israeli ambulance belonging to Red David Star. The Israeli ambulance transferred him to “Abu Kabir” Forensic Institute for autopsy. The medical services ambulance officer said that Daraghmah was wounded by a bullet to the heart. It should be mentioned that the body of Daraghmah was handed to his family at approximately 20:00 on the next day, 22 June 2014.
At approximately 14:30, Israeli forces stationed along the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel, east of the Islamic Martyrs Cemetery, east of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, opened fire sporadically in addition to firing dozens of gas canisters at a group of youngsters, who were near the aforementioned fence, in attempt to throw stones at the Israeli soldiers. As a result, Khaled Rabi’a Mohammed Mosran (19) from al-Sheja’iyah neighbourhood in Gaza City sustained bruises throughout his body. This continued till 17:30 on the same day, and no injuries caused by bullets were reported.
Sunday, 22 June 2014
At approximately 00:30, Israeli forces backed by military forces moved into Tarqoumia village, west of Hebron. They stationed in the centre of the village and then raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Kamel ‘Abdel Latif Karabelyah. They arrested him and withdrew later taking him to where the vehicles were stationed. Meanwhile, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to ‘Aziz Khaled al-Jabarin and then arrested him.
In excessive use of force, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian civilian from ‘Ein Beit al-Maa’, northwest of Nablus in the northern West Bank, after firing several bullets at him from a close range when he was on his way to a mosque near his house for dawn prayers, because he did not obey their orders to stop. The family of the victim said to a PCHR fieldworker that their son suffered mental problems and epilepsy. Israeli forces could have used a less lethal force and arrested him. According to investigations conducted by PCHR, at approximately 03:30 on the aforementioned day, Ahmed Sa’id S’oud Khaled (27) was on his way from his house in ‘Ein Beit al-Maa’ refugee camp, northwest of Nablus, to ‘Omer Ben al-Khattab Mosque in al- Sekah Street for the dawn prayer. Around ten meters away from his house, a group of Israeli soldiers were raiding and searching houses when an Israeli soldier shouted at Ahmed to stop. However, he did not obey the orders, so the Israeli soldiers opened fire at him from a distance of around 30 meters. As a result, he was killed by 4 bullets to the abdomen, back, right thigh and tight shoulder.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Nablus and the camps of Balatah and old ‘Askar, east and northeast of the city. They raided and searched a number of houses and then confiscated a 2012 Peugeot car belonging to the family of Zahi Na’im Mahmoud Shabaro from his house, which was raided in Rafidia neighbourhood near King Talal School. The Israeli forces claimed that the car is funded by “money of terrorism.” It should be mentioned that Shabaro used his car to distribute chocolates and this was his only source of income. He said that he bought the car from Peugeot Company for US$ 29,000, and the Arab bank divided the price into multi-instalments. Israeli forces also raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Waddah ‘Abdel Hamid Shahin in al-Tour Mountain, south of the city. They confiscated 5,000 JD and claimed that the family takes money from Hamas to support terrorism. They then arrested Mo’tasem (25), son of the aforementioned civilian, and withdrew taking him to an unknown destination.
Also around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Salem village, east of Nablus. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mustafa ‘Aref Shtayyah and detained his 10 family members, including a child, in one room. The Israeli Intelligence officers questioned the men on the spot about money they received from Hamas as well as a car and weapons. When the family members denied the charges against them by the investigating officers, the Israeli soldiers searched the house and destroyed their belongings using knives and hand hammers leaving destruction behind them. At approximately 04:00, they withdrew. In the morning, the family lost a 300-JD necklace.
At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Sayda village, northeast of Tulkarm. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Nour al-Deen Sati Mohammed Ashqar (28) and confiscated 3,200 NIS. They ordered the aforementioned to follow them with his Peugeot 206 car. When they arrived to Barta’aah checkpoint established at the Eastern entrance of Barta’ah village, which is isolated from its surroundings due to the annexation wall, southwest of Jenin, they asked him to leave his car and go away.
Also at approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into ‘Ourif village, south of Nablus. They raided a house belonging to Ibrahim Ahmed Sabbah and violently beat and questioned him. They ordered him to disclose “where the money and weapons provided by terrorist organizations were hidden.” Female Israeli soldiers also checked his wife. Before their withdrawal, Israeli forces confiscated a kindergarten bus as Sabbah is a driver. They ordered him to write his personal details and the model and number of the bus, and to sign a document indicating that he is the owner of the bus.
At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Taqou’a village, east of Bethlehem. They raided and searched for 2 hours a house belonging to the family of Murad ‘Ayesh al-Badan. The Israeli forces destroyed the furniture and stole 4000 shekels from the owner of the house.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Bethlehem. They stationed in the streets of Jamal ‘Abdel Naser, al-Saf and Ma’ali Valley and in the vicinity of the central market. After blowing up the doors, they raided and searched a number of houses from which Naser Mohammed Shokah (23) was arrested. They withdrew later taking him to an unknown destination.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit Jala. They patrolled the streets and then beat up ‘Abdullah ‘Ismail ‘Alqam (35) when he was near Beit Jala housing project. He was transferred to Beit Jala Governmental Hospital, where it was found out that he sustained bruises.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit ‘Awwa village, southwest of Dura, southwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Fawzi Ismail al-Sweiti after blowing up his house door. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into a number of neighbourhoods in the centre of Halhoul, north of Hebron. They stationed in Safa area, west of the city, and then raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested 3 civilians. They withdrew later taking the aforementioned to an unknown destination. The arrested persons were identified as Mahmoud ‘Abdullah No’aman; Ismail Khalil ‘Allan and Mohammed al-Tawayhah.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into a number of neighbourhoods in the centre of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses, from which they arrested 6 civilians. They withdrew later taking the aforementioned to an unknown destination. The arrested were identified as Shadi Raed Abu ‘Omer; Mofid Idris; ‘Abdel Karim al-Qawasmah; Yousif Sarsour; Ayman Mohammed Jowilis and Hisham Mahmoud al-Saheb. Meanwhile, Israeli forces raided ‘Abdin currency exchange shop in ‘Ein Sarah Street after blowing up the main doors, they confiscated a number of laptops, money. During their incursion into the areas of Abu Katilah, al-Manarah Square, Ibn Rushd Square and al-Madares intersection, they confiscated recording devices of the surveillance cameras after blowing up the doors of the shops.
At approximately 01:50, Israeli warplanes fired two missiles at “Mohajer” site belonging to al-Quds Brigades (the armed wing of Islamic Jihad), northwest of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. No injuries were reported, but damages were caused to the site.
At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Ethna village, west of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the Family of Ismail Yousif al-Tmeizi (34). Israeli forces handed the owner of the house a summons to refer necessarily to the Israeli Intelligence in “Ghosh ‘Atsyon” settlement, south of Bethlehem. Meanwhile, Israeli forces withdrew, and no arrests were reported.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Yamoun village, northwest of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Jabri Mustafa Ghanamah (28). They arrested him.
Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Yamoun village, northwest of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Khaled Ibrahim Hasan Jaradat (20). They withdrew later, and no further incidents were reported.
In the morning, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Faqou’ah village, northeast of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Milad Fo’aad Massad (21) and then arrested him.
Also in the morning, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Bireh. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Jamal Mohammed al-Tawil, a prisoner. They questioned his daughter, Bushra al-Tawil (23), a journalist. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported.
In the early morning, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian civilian in the center of Ramallah. According to investigation conducted by PCHR, at approximately 02:45, Israeli forces moved into Ramallah. They stationed near the police station and al-Manara Square in the center of the city. A number of Palestinian youngsters gathered and threw stones at Israeli military vehicles. Immediately, Israeli soldiers fired live and rubber-coated metal bullets, tear gas canisters and sound bombs in response. A number of civilians suffered tear gas inhalation. Israeli forces withdrew from the city at approximately 04:40. At approximately 06:00, a Palestinian civilian who was on the roof a building saw a corpse on the roof of al-Zaghroud commercial building. The Palestinian police arrived at the scene and transferred the corpse to the forensic institute in Abu Dis. It was found that the victim is Mohammed Mahmoud ‘Atallah al-Tarifi, 31, from Bitounia town west of Ramallah. He was hit by a M-16 rifle bullet that entered the left shoulder and exited the back.
At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Jenan neighbourhood in al-Bireh. They stationed in front of Mohammed Ben Rashed Aal Maktoum belonging to al-Khansaa’ Women’s Association. They raided and searched the school after threatening the guard with a weapon. They then blew up the main door, and destroyed 5 classroom doors and teachers room
Around the same time, an infantry unit of Israeli forces moved into al-Lubban al-Gharbi village, northwest of Ramallah. Israeli soldiers raided and searched a number of houses, but no arrests were reported.
At approximately 03:15, Israeli forces moved into Madama village, south of Nablus. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Nizar Abdullah Sa’ada. They confiscated an amount of 200,000 NIS, two cheques whose value is 2,550 NIS, two credit cards for mobile phones, two laptops, two iPads and two mobile phones.
At approximately 03:20, Israeli warplanes bombarded a site of the al-Quds Brigades (the armed wing of Islamic Jihad) in the south of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The site was damaged, but no casualties were reported.
At approximately 03:30, Israeli warplanes bombarded a site of the ‘Izziddin al-Qassam Brigades (the armed wing of Hamas) in the southwest of Deir al-Balah. The site was damaged, but no casualties were reported.
Also at approximately 03:30, Israeli forces moved into ‘Aqraba village, southeast of Nablus. They raided and searched a house belonging to Jamal Fares Khater. They damaged the furniture and confiscated 15,800 NIS and 1,700 JD from the house.
At approximately 03:35, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a site of the ‘Izziddin al-Qassam Brigades (the armed wing of Hamas) in Bani Suhaila village, east of Khan Yunis. The site was damaged, but no casualties were reported.
At approximately 03:45, Israeli warplanes fired at least one missile at a site of the al-Quds Brigades (the armed wing of Islamic Jihad) in the northwest of Khan Yunis. The site was damaged, but no casualties were reported.
Also at approximately 03:45, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a site of the ‘Izziddin al-Qassam Brigades (the armed wing of Hamas) in the northwest of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. The site was damaged, but no casualties were reported.
At approximately 04:00, Israeli forces moved into Rakhma village, east of Bethlehem. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Ahmed Ibrahim Subeh (21) and arrested him.
At noon, Israeli forces moved into al-Taibeh village, west of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to Ahmed Khaled Eghbariyah, and arrested his wife, Fathiya (52), his two daughters: Haneen (25); and Nivin (18); and his daughter-in- law Du’a’ (25). They released the four women in the evening.
At approximately 14:30, Israeli forces moved into Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron. They raided a number of facilities in the industrial zone. A number of Palestinian boys gathered and threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers, who responded by firing live and rubber-coated metal bullets, tear gas canisters and sound bombs at the boys. As a result, a 17-year-old child was wounded by a live bullet to the left foot.
At approximately 18:30, Israeli forces moved into Sniria village, southeast of Qalqilya. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Qais ‘Omar Darwish (34) and arrested him.
At approximately 23:00, Israeli forces moved into Taffouh village, west of Hebron. They raided the building and confiscated the recording device of surveillance cameras. In the meantime, an Israeli infantry unit raided the office of the Islamic Charity and confiscated the recording device of surveillance cameras.
Monday, 23 June 2014
At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit Awa village, southwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 4 Palestinian civilians: Dawod Kazem al-Swaiti; Ibrahim Mahmoud al-Swaiti; Ali Ibrahim al-Swaiti; and Eiussa Mohammed al-Swaiti.
Also at approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into Nablus and the neighboring Balata refugee camp, ‘Askar village and al-Dahia neighbourhood. They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 9 students of an-Najah National University: Ma’ath Urdoniya (22); Abdul Rahman Mohammed al-Bishtawi (22); Ma’ath Mahmoud ‘Omar (22); Mohammed Suleiman (25); Taha al-Sal’ous (23); Ahmed al-Tambour (23); Saladin Ayman Dwaikat (21); and Rami Ayman Dwaikat (23).
Also at approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into Kufor Qallil village, southeast of Nablus. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Saleh Sa’di ‘Aamer (24) and arrested him.
At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Maithaloun village, south of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Jihad Turki Nu’airat (42) and arrested him. They then raided and searched two houses belonging to his relatives.
Also at approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Qabatya village, south of Jenin, and patrolled in the streets. A number of Palestinian youngsters and children gathered and threw stones at Israeli military vehicles. Israeli soldiers fired live and rubber-coated metal bullets, tear gas canisters and sound bombs at them. As a result, a Palestinian civilian was wounded by a rubber-coated metal bullet to the leg.
Also at approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Kufor Dan village, northwest of Jenin. They raided and searched a number of houses, but no arrests were reported.
Also at approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Tulkarm town and refugee camp. They raided two houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians: Mohammed Ghassan Najdi (27); and Mohammed Tawfiq ‘Amarna (24). They also prevented journalists from covering the Israeli incursion.
At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into al-‘Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 4 Palestinian civilians: Mohammed ‘Emad Jawabra; Ramzi Khaled al-Badawi; Ameer Mohammed al-Titi; and Muheeb Abdul Aziz al-Najma.
At approximately 11:00, Israeli forces moved into the industrial zone in Bitounia town, west of Ramallah. They raided the Developed Company for Agricultural Activities belonging to Saleh Hassan Suleiman. They held female workers and the owner’s two sons and photographed them. They then destroyed 2,700 egg boxes and machines and confiscated a computer set, two control computers of machines, the surveillance device and documents. They also arrested the owner’s son, Hassan (22).
At approximately 13:00, Israeli forces moved into Ethna village, west of Hebron. They handed to the family of Ziad Hassan ‘Awad (50), who is detained in Israeli jails, a notice ordering the demolition of their house within 48 hours.
At approximately 22:00, Israeli forces moved into Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of ‘Essam Mohammed Abu ‘Eisha (22) in al-Zahda area and arrested him. At approximately 23:00, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Muhannad ‘Ali Nairoukh (26) in al-Dahia neighborhood and arrested him.
At approximately 20:00, Israeli forces raided a house belonging to Lawyer Ali Abdul Hamid Dandis in Khellet Edha area between Halhoul and Hebron, for the seventh time in a week. They searched the house after detaining and questioning members of the family in one room. Israeli forces handed to the family a notice ordering the demolition of the house within 24 hours. At approximately 23:00, Israeli forces arrested Dandis and his brother, Sofian (23). They also confiscated DVR devices. At approximately 01:00 on the following day, Israeli forces prevented a number of Palestinian lawyers from reaching the house and attacked them. Earlier, Israeli forces had arrested 14-year-old Younis Mustafa ‘Allan from al-Hasaka area.
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
At approximately 00:30, Israeli forces moved into Madama village, south of Nablus. They raided and searched many houses and arrested dozens of Palestinian civilians. They took the detainees to a school and violently beat a number of them. They release these civilians later. At approximately 05:00, Israeli forces arrested Tha’er Sameer Nassar (33) and confiscated two gazelles from his house.
At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit ‘Awa village, south of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses, but no arrests were reported.
At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into ‘Ainabous village, south of Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses, including a house belonging to Hafez Mahmoud Rashdan. They were searching for Rashdan’s son, Mahmoud (31), who was not at home. They also raided a house belonging to Sayel Hassan Hamad and damaged his car. When they left the house, the family discovered that 60,000 NIS, jewels whose value is estimated at 3,000 JD, an iPad, two mobile phones and 4 ID cards were missing.
Also at approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into ‘Aaida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Hussein Saleh Abu ‘Aker (24) and arrested him.
At approximately 01:40, Israeli forces moved into Kufor Laqef village, east of Qalqilya. They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 5 Palestinian civilians: ‘Anan Mohammed ‘Assaf (25); Ra’ed Ameen Jaber (25); Tamer Rushdi ‘Assaf (26); Ameen ‘Aatef ‘Assaf (25); and Mustafa ‘Ali Shaqqour (24).
At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Hebron. They raided and searched many houses in various areas of the city, but no arrests were reported.
At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into Til village, south of Nablus. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Namer Khaled al-Hindi (23), a university student, and arrested him.
At approximately 05:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit ‘Awa village, southwest of Hebron. A number of Palestinian boys gathered and threw stones at them. Immediately, Israeli soldiers fired tear gas canisters and sound bombs. Before leaving the village, Israeli forces arrested ‘Eissa Mohammed al-Masalma (20).
At approximately 18:30, Israeli forces moved into Ya’bad village, southwest of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mahmoud Bassam Hamarsha (15) and arrested him.
At approximately 23:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit Kahel village, northwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mohammed ‘Othman Abryoush and arrested him.
At approximately 23:20, Israeli warplanes fired 4 missiles, the first of which was a warning one, at a resort at the beach in al- Zawaida village in the central Gaza Strip. The resort was damaged and two Palestinian naval police officers sustained bruises.
At approximately 23:30, Israeli warplanes fired 3 missiles at an agricultural plot planted with citrus belonging to the heirs of Hassan al-Sayed Abu Taleb in al-Qatabani area in the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Lahia. The plot and crops were extensively damaged and 4 women and a child were lightly wounded. Additionally, 5 nearby houses were damaged.
Also at approximately 23:30, an Israeli undercover unit moved into al-Balaou’ neighborhood in al-Bireh, travelling in a civilian vehicle with a Palestinian registration plate. The vehicle stopped near a supermarket at al-Huda gas station. Three Israeli soldiers stepped out of the car and kidnapped Mohammed Anwar As’ad (25). Soon after, Israeli forces arrived at the area and searched the gas station. They confiscated a computer set.
At approximately 23:40, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a vacant bird farm in al-Manara neighbourhood in Khan Yunis. The farm was damaged and a passing civilian was shocked.
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
At approximately 00:00, Israeli warplanes fired two missiles at a 25-dunum agricultural plot belonging to ‘Awni Hashem ‘Absa in the northern Gaza Strip town of Jabalya. The plot was extensively damaged as many crops were destroyed. Additionally, Ahlam Ahmed ‘Owiada (20) and Lamis ‘Abdul Qader al-‘Aamoudi (12) were injured.
At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into Yatta village, south of Hebron. They raided and searched at least 70 houses. They stole 8,000 NIS and jewellery from a house belonging to Fares Mohammed Reb’ei. They also stole 1,000 JD from a house belonging to Mohammed ‘Eissa Reb’ei. Before leaving the village, Israeli forces arrested Tha’er Shihada Abu Sabha (15) and ‘Ali Yasser Mur (18).
Also at approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into Sa’ir village, east of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses and offices, but no arrests were reported.
At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron. They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians, including a child: Ibrahim ‘Aayesh Sabarna (27); Mohammed Hussein al-Tit (22); and Hassan Adam Ekhlil (17).
At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Tulkarm. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of ‘Adnan Tayseer Samara (29) and arrested him. They then raided a house belonging to ‘Azzam Khalil Abu Hmaidat (49), an officer in the Palestinian National Security Forces, and questioned him.
Also at approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Jenin. They raided a house belonging to Mohammed Khaled Abu Saif (37) and forced him to drive his car accompanying them to al-Jalama military post. There, they forced him to leave the car and go back home as the car was confiscated.
At approximately 04:00, Israeli forces moved into Muthallath al-‘Awaba area in the south of Dura, southwest of Hebron. A number of Palestinian boys gathered and threw stones at Israeli soldiers who fired live bullets, tear gas canisters and sound bombs. As a result, an 18-year-old Palestinian civilian was wounded by a bullet to the abdomen.
At approximately 11:00, Israeli forces raided and searched a number of agricultural nurseries in areas near Hebron. They also searched a number of houses and confiscated recording devices of surveillance cameras. They withdrew later and no arrests were reported.
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, 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, several demonstrators suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises as they were beaten up by Israeli soldiers.
(PCHR keeps the names of the wounded in fear of being arrested by the Israeli forces within its policy to oppress the peaceful protests and prevent Palestinian civilians from participating).
Demonstrations against the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activity
Following the Friday Prayer on Friday, 20 June 2014, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli human rights defenders organized a peaceful demonstration in Bil’in, west of Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities and in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike. Demonstrators took the streets raising the Palestinian flags and headed to the liberated territories near the annexation wall. Early in the morning, Israeli forces closed all entrances to the city to prevent Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli human rights defenders from participating in the protests. Protestors marched by the annexation wall and tried to cross the fence. Israeli soldiers stationed behind the wall, in the western area, and a large number of soldiers deployed along it, fired live bullets, tear gas canisters, rubber-coated steel bullets, sound bombs and waste water at them and chased them into the olive fields. As a result, several demonstrators suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises as they were beaten up by Israeli soldiers.
On the aforementioned day, dozens of Palestinian civilians organized a peaceful demonstration in Nil'in village, west of Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities and in solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike. The demonstrators made their way towards the annexation wall. Israeli forces closed the wall gate with barbwire and, when the demonstrators attempted to access the lands behind the barbwire, they were stopped by Israeli soldier. The demonstrators threw stones at the Israeli soldier who responded with live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullet, sound bombs, tear gas canisters, and waste water at them and chased them into the village. As a result, several demonstrators suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises as they were beaten up by Israeli soldiers.
At approximately 13:30 on the aforementioned day, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international activists organized a peaceful demonstration in the centre of Kafr Qaddoum village, northeast of Qalqilya, in protest at the closure of the eastern entrance of the village with a metal gate since the beginning of the second Intifada. Protestors threw stones at the Israeli soldiers who fired live bullets, tear gas canisters, rubber-coated steel bullets, and sound bombs in response. As a result, many civilians suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises due to being beaten up by Israeli soldiers.
Other Demonstrations
On Friday afternoon, 20 June 2014, dozens of Palestinian young men and women gathered at the western entrance of the Silwad village, northeast of Ramallah, on the road between Silwad and Yabroud villages near Bypass (60). Demonstrators threw stones at the aforementioned road. In response, Israeli soldiers stationed in the area fired live ammunition, rubber-coated bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. As a result, many civilians suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises due to being beaten up by Israeli soldiers.
3. Continued closure of the oPt
Israel continued to impose a tight 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.
Gaza Strip
Israeli forces continuously tighten the closure of the Gaza Strip and close all commercial crossings, 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 to tighten the closure on all commercial crossings, 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 were 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 has fluctuated for 9 months due to the closure of Karm Abu Salem for security claims. According to PCHR’s follow-up, Israeli authorities only allow an average of 98 tons of cooking gas into Gaza per day. This limited quantity is less than half of the daily needs, which is 200 tons per day of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip during winter. The crisis has unprecedentedly aggravated for around six weeks due to cold weather and overconsumption in addition to the power outage and using gas as an alternative in many instances of electricity. The lack of diesel and benzene led to the aggravation of the crisis as a result of using the gas cylinder for cars or as an alternative for benzene to run generators. As a result, the demand for gas further increased.
For almost 6 consecutive years, Israeli forces have continued to prevent the delivery of construction materials to the Gaza Strip. Two years ago, Israeli forces approved the delivery of limited quantities of construction materials for a number of international organizations in the Gaza Strip. On 17 September 2013, they allowed the entry of limited quantities of construction materials for the private sector. However, on 13 October 2013, they re-banned it claiming that these materials are used for constructing tunnels. Last week, Israeli forces allowed the entry of construction materials only for UNRWA and UNDP projects. As a result, construction works have completely stopped impacting all sectors related to construction and an increase in unemployment levels.
Israeli forces also continued to impose an almost total ban on the Gaza Strip exports, including agricultural and industrial products, except for light-weighted products such as flowers, strawberries, and spices.
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.
The Egyptian authorities allow the population of the Gaza Strip to travel via Rafah International crossing, which connects the Gaza Strip with the outside world. Only limited and specified categories are allowed, including patients, students, persons that hold residencies in Egypt or abroad, men over 40 years, females in all ages, children under 18, persons who hold Arab and foreign nationalities, and members of Arab and international humanitarian delegations. Supposedly the crossing opens seven days a week. Nowadays, the crossing is overcrowded due to the prolonged procedures from the Egyptian side, particularly after closing it for several days over the past weeks due to Egypt’s security conditions, which has affected the travelers’ movement in both directions.
Movement at Karm Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) Crossing
Date Imports Category Amount Tons Number Liters 15 June 2014 Foodstuffs -
Agricultural materials -
Various goods -
Humanitarian aid
Cooking gas 220.820
Benzene 181.000
Diesel 526.009
Industrial diesel 352,000 17 June 2014 Foodstuffs 228
Agricultural materials 26
Various goods 133 Cartons of clothes 66 Refrigerators 56 Cartons of shoes 560
Humanitarian aid 194
Cooking gas 222.140
Benzene 253.000
Diesel 430.100
Industrial diesel 507.979
18 June 2014 Foodstuffs 814
Agricultural materials 2,284
Various goods 235 Cartons of clothes 276 Refrigerators 62 Cartons of shoes 650 Marble boards 420 Fans 600 Washing machines 80 Televisions 252 Cartons of aluminum stuff 910 Humanitarian aid 60
Cooking gas 230.590
Benzene 212.996
Diesel 427.100
Industrial diesel 404,998
19 June 2014 Foodstuffs 1,467 Agricultural materials 2,094
Various goods 956 Cartons of clothes 995 Refrigerators 45 Washing machines 72 Cartons of shoes 1,040 Air conditioners 205 Generators 8 Marble boards 130 Bikes 1,860 Fans 1,268 Cows 339 Televisions 894 Humanitarian aid 2,821
Cooking gas 181,230 Benzene 216.000
Diesel 328,121
Industrial diesel 143,000
22 June 2014 Foodstuffs 1,446
Agricultural materials 1,778 Various goods 1,067 Cartons of clothes 1,320 Refrigerators 68 Washing machines 205 Cartons of shoes 2,010 Marble boards 570 Gas cylinders 1,777 Cartons of stuff 1,260 Electric poles bases 40 Bikes 1,020 Fans 1,080 Humanitarian aid 3,518
Cooking gas 194.360
Benzene 246,100
Diesel 403,980 Industrial diesel 177,000
Other Imports:
On Tuesday, 17 June 2014, Israeli forces allowed the entry 65 tons of cement for UNRWA.
On Wednesday, 18 June 2014, Israeli forces allowed the entry of 1,435 tons of fodders and 455 tons of wheat.
On Thursday, 19 June 2014, Israeli forces allowed the entry of 1,984 tons of construction aggregate, 591 tons of cement, and 69 tons of construction steel for UNRWA. They also allowed the entry of 1,400 tons of fodders and 352 tons of wheat.
On Sunday, 22 June 2014, Israeli forces allowed the entry 1,547 tons of construction aggregate, and 134 tons of cement for UNRWA, and 910 tons of construction aggregate for UNDP. They also allowed the entry of 1,219 tons of fodders and 414 tons of wheat.
Empty Plastic Containers Returned to Israel via Karm Abu Salem
On Thursday, 19 June 2014, Israeli forces allowed a truckload of empty oxygen tanks to be returned via Karm Abu Salem.
Beit Hanoun ("Erez") crossing, in the north of the Gaza Strip, is designated for the movement of individuals, and links the Gaza Strip with the West Bank.
Movement at Beit Hanoun (“Erez”) crossing 11 – 16 June 2014
Category 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 June Patients 65 58 - - 90 39 Companions 60 53 - - 89 43 Personal needs 44 71 8 - 3 9 Families of prisoners ------Arabs from Israel 10 17 11 - 11 17 Diplomats - 3 - - - - International journalists ------International workers 28 61 1 - 12 14 Deceased ------Travelers abroad 1 11 - - - 2 Business people 114 116 1 - - 1 Business meetings ------Security interviews 8 3 - - 1 1 VIPs 2 - 1 - - - Ambulances to Israel 3 8 1 - 5 6
Movement at Beit Hanoun (“Erez”) crossing 17 – 22 June 2014
Category 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June Patients 44 64 30 2 - 63 Companions 49 61 35 1 - 60 Personal needs 7 3 9 4 - 2 Families of prisoners ------Arabs from Israel 2 2 1 - - 1
Diplomats - 3 - - - - International journalists ------International workers 7 22 14 14 - 1 Deceased ------Travelers abroad - 3 4 - - 2 Business people ------Business meetings ------Security interviews 4 4 2 - - 1 VIPs - - - 2 - - Ambulances to Israel 3 4 2 - - -
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:
· Hebron: At approximately 07:00 on Thursday, 19 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint on Tarusa road, west of Doura village, southwest of Hebron, and another checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Sammit village, southwest of the city. At approximately 07:30, a similar checkpoint was established at the entrance of Ezna village, west of the city. All checkpoints were removed and no arrests were reported. At approximately 14:00, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Beit Einun village, east of the city which is linked to Bypass (60) with cement blocks after closing it for several days with an iron gate.
At approximately 06:00 on Sunday, 22 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Shiukh village, north of Hebron. At approximately 09:00, a similar checkpoint was established at the entrance of Sa'ir village, east of the city. At approximately 14:00, another checkpoint was established at the entrance of Tarqumiyah village and another one at the entrance of al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of the city.
At approximately 08:00 on Monday, 23 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit 'Awwa village, southwest of Doura, southwest of Hebron. At approximately 11:00, a similar checkpoint was established at the entrance of Halhul village, north of the city. At approximately 16:00, another checkpoint was established at the entrance of Beit Kahil village, northwest of the city.
At approximately 08:00 on Tuesday, 24 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron. At approximately 16:00, a similar checkpoint was established at the northern entrance of Yatta village, south of the city. Israeli soldiers detained 5 civilians and forced them to stand in the sun for hours but later they released them. The checkpoint was removed, and no arrests were reported.
· Ramallah: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 10:00 on Thursday, 19 June 2014, Israeli forces redeployed at Attara checkpoint at the northern entrance of Birzeit, north of Ramallah. At approximately 12:30, a similar checkpoint was established at the entrance of Ni'lin village, west of Ramallah. At approximately 19:30, another checkpoint was established under Kharbatha al-Misbahbridge, southwest of the city.
Early on Friday morning, 20 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint near Ein Siniya intersection, on the road between Ramallah and Nablus. At approximately 10:30, a similar checkpoint was established near the entrance of Nabi Salih village, northwest of Ramallah. At approximately 18:30, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the eastern entrance of Al-Tiba village, northeast of the city. Around the same time, another checkpoint was established at the entrance of Beit Ur al-Fauqa, southwest of the city.
At approximately10:00 on Saturday, 21 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Sinjil village, north of Ramallah. At approximately 21:00, a similar checkpoint was established at the northeastern entrance of Yabroud village, northeast of the city. At approximately 23:30, Israeli forces redeployed at Attara checkpoint at the northern entrance of Birzeit, north of the city. Civilians were not allowed to pass through the aforementioned checkpoint.
At approximately 19:00 on Sunday, 22 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint near the intersection of Ofra settlement, north of Ramallah.
· Nablus: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 05:00 on Friday, 22 June 2014, 4 Israeli soldiers stationed at Howara checkpoint, southeast of Nablus, stopped and searched Palestinian vehicles. Severe traffic jam resulted and the traffic line reached 2 km into Howara village. As a result, the city entrance remained closed for approximately two hours.
· Qalqilya: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 12:00 on Monday, 23 June 2014, Israeli force established a checkpoint at the eastern entrance of Qalqilya and reestablished it later at approximately 23:54. At approximately 13:30, a similar checkpoint was established at the northern entrance of 'Azzoun village, east of the city. Israeli forces detained Shadad Hisham Odwan and Muhammed Yusif Salama after confiscating Palestinian flags which the aforementioned civilians had in their vehicle.
· Bethlehem: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 05:00 on Friday, 20 June 2014, Israeli forces closed the western entrance of Beit Jala, near Talit Qawmi school with rocks and sand bags.
· Jericho: Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately 10:30 on Friday, 20 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Fasail village, north of Jericho. At approximately 11:00, a similar checkpoint was established at on al-Mo'arajat road between Jericho and Ramallah. At approximately 19:00, another checkpoint was established at the southern entrance of the city.
At approximately18:30 on Saturday, 21 June 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Noaima village, north of Jericho.
At approximately 10:30 on Sunday, 22 June 2014, Israeli force established a checkpoint at the entrance of Fasail village, north of Jericho. At approximately 15:30, a similar checkpoint was established at the entrance of al-Noaima village, north of Jericho. At approximately 20:00, another checkpoint was established at the southern entrance of the city.
Arrests and Maltreatment at Military Checkpoints
· At approximately 10:00 on Saturday, 21 June 2014, Israeli forces stationed at Container checkpoint at the entrance of Abu El- reesh neighborhood in Hebron arrested Samer Abu Mayala (30) after detaining him at the aforementioned checkpoint for several hours.
· At approximately 15:00 on Tueday, 24 june 2014, Israeli forces arrested Ayman Muhammad Hamad Abu Mareih (27) after detaining him with 5 other civilians at the entrance of Beit Amr village, north of Hebron, while returning to his house in Beit Za'ta. The aforementioned civilian was taken to an unknown destination.
4. Efforts to create a Jewish demographic majority in occupied East Jerusalem
· At approximately 16:00 on Thursday, 19 June 2014, Israeli forces stormed al-Dar Mall in Saladin Street in East Jerusalem. They searched offices and shops. They were searching for an association called “Jerusalem Development,” which does not exist in the mall.
· At approximately 16:30 on the same day, Israeli forces raided and searched offices of the Zakat Committee in Sour Baher village, southeast of Jerusalem. They then handed a notice to the head of the committee ordering closure of the offices for one year. They also confiscated computer set and a number of flash memories. They then handed a notice to the staff ordering closure of the offices for 6 months.
· At the same time, dozens of Palestinian civilians, including a number of children, participated in a peaceful event in East Jerusalem to fly kites in support of Palestinian administrative detainees on hunger strike in Israeli jails. The Israeli police attacked the participants and arrested Eihab Nasser al-Debes (23) and Fairouz Ahmed al-Sharqawi (21).
· At approximately 19:00 on the same day, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Samer Tariq al-‘Eissawi, who was recently released from Israeli jails, in al-‘Eissawiya village, east of Jerusalem. Al-‘Eissawi was not at home.
· At approximately 15:30 on Saturday, 21 June 2014, dozens of Palestinian civilians organized a peaceful demonstration in al-‘Eizariya village, east of Jerusale, in solidarity with Palestinian administrative detainees on hunger strike in the Israeli jails. The Israeli police attacked the demonstration and fired rubber-coated metal bullets. They also arrested Abdul Rahman Nader Abu Rumaila (22).
· At approximately 18:30 on the same day, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to ‘Essam al-Resheq in the old town of Jerusalem, and arrested his child, Rasheed (14).
· At approximately 01:00 on Sunday, 22 June 2014, Israeli forces stormed the campus of al-Quds University in Abu Dis town, east of Jerusalem. They raided and searched a number of faculties and offices of student blocs.
· On Monday morning, 23 June 2014, Israeli forces moved into al-‘Eizariya village, southeast of Jerusalem. They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 12 Palestinian civilians: Hani Halabiya; Ashraf Dwaik; Ramzi Abu Roumi; Ali Abu Ziad; Jameel Abu Ziad; Mahdi Qatmira; Mousa Faroun; Jameel Abu Hilal; Ahmed ‘Ayad; Mahmoud Jaffal; Laith Jaffal; and Mohammed ‘Oraiqat.
· Also on Monday morning, Israeli forces moved into Shu’fat refugee camp, northeast of Jerusalem. They raided a house belonging to the family of Motee’ Khalil Abu Zayed (23) and arrested him.
· At approximately 03:30 also on Monday, Israeli settlers damaged tires of 35 cars and wrote racist phrases on a tourist bus in Beit Hanina neighborhood to the north of the old town of Jerusalem. These cars belong to 9 Palestinian families.
· At approximately 17:00 on the same day, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Samer Tariq al-‘Eissawi, who was recently released from Israeli jails, in al-‘Eissawiya village, east of Jerusalem. Al-‘Eissawi was not at home.
· At approximately 10:00 on Tuesday, 24 June 2014, Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians from the yards of the al-Aqsa Mosque: Samer Abdul Hakim Abu Qwaider (34); and Tamer Hussein Shala’ta (36).
· At approximately 17:30 on the same day, Israeli forces moved into al-‘Eissawiya village, east of Jerusalem, and established a checkpoints in the schools area. A number of Palestinian youngsters gathered and threw stones at Israeli soldiers who fired rubber-coated metal bullets and tear gas canisters at them. Israeli forces also arrested Abdel Nasser Fathi Muhaisen (45).
· At approximately 18:00 on the same day, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to Ussama Hushaima in the old town of Jerusalem and arrested his two children: Ayman (12); and Taha (14).
5. Settlement activities and attacks by settlers against Palestinian civilians and property
Attacks carried out by Israeli forces
· At approximately 08:00 on Saturday, 21 June 2014, a group of settlers from Kiryat Arba settlement which is established on confiscated lands east of Hebron attacked a house belonging to Faraj Abdel Razeq Ghaith in the Old City, south of Hebron. The settlers attacked the aforementioned civilian who was arrested later by Israeli forces. Israeli forces also arrested his two sons: Ahmad (28); and Omar (24) and took them to Ja'bara police station.
· Following the afternoon prayer on Sunday, 22 June 2014, a funeral was held for Muhammad Mahmoud Attallah al-Tarifi (31) from Beitunia town, west of Ramallah, who died early in the morning of the aforementioned day during clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the city. After the funeral which was held at al-Bireh new cemetery, near “Psagot” settlement, dozens of Palestinians gathered and threw stones at the settlement's fence. In the meantime, a vehicle belonging to the settlement's guard stopped near the fence and the guard fired gunshots in the air. Israeli forces arrived at the area and chased the Palestinian youngsters and fired live bullets, tear gas canisters, rubber-coated steel bullets, sound bombs at them. As a result, several civilians suffered tear gas inhalation.
· At approximately 17:30 on the same day, four armed settlers from “Nahla'il” settlement which is established on the lands of Beitillu village, northwest of Ramallah, fired live ammunition at 9 Palestinian workers while working in a stone pit in Na'lan area in the northern side of the southern farm, northwest of the city. The workers ran way immediately towards the aforementioned village. The settlers withdrew later and no injuries were reported among Palestinian workers.
Recommendations to the International Community
PCHR emphasizes the international community’s position that the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, are still under Israeli occupation, in spite of Israeli military redeployment outside the Gaza Strip in 2005. PCHR further confirms that Israeli forces 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 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, 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; 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; 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; 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 directly 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 violations 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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