Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ) P.O Box 860, Caritas Street – Bethlehem, Phone: (+972) 2 2741889, Fax: (+972) 2 2776966. [email protected] | http://www.arij.org Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem Report on the Israeli Colonization Activities in the West Bank & the Gaza Strip Volume 211 , February 2016 Issue http://www.arij.org Bethlehem Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) in Ad-Duheisha refugee camp, south of Bethlehem city, after the IOA invaded Palestinian houses and arrested Bashir Nasser Abed Rabo (17 years). The IOA fired rubber bullets and teargas grenades, causing dozens of suffocation cases. (RB2000 1 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) stormed and searched Palestinian houses in Al Maniya village, southeast of Bethlehem city, and opened a grave. During the operation, the IOA arrested two Palestinians, identified as: Jamal Hussen Tarwa and Bilal Kamal Tarwa. The IOA transferred the arrestees to unknown location. (RB2000 3 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Authorities plans to construct 500 housing units in Givat Hadagan settlement neighborhood in Efrat settlement. According to the Israeli resources, the Israeli Council of Efrat informed the Israeli settlers to evacuate the area in order to construct 500 housing units. (Al-Quds 3 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) destroyed an archaeological area in Beit Jala town, west of Bethlehem city. Noted that the Israeli bulldozers razed the land in the targeted area to construct a road. (Al-Quds 4 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) at the western entrance of Tuqu village, southeast of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired metal bullets and teargas grenades, causing the injury of a Palestinian. (Al-Quds 4 February 2016) 1 Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ) P.O Box 860, Caritas Street – Bethlehem, Phone: (+972) 2 2741889, Fax: (+972) 2 2776966. [email protected] | http://www.arij.org Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) at the northern entrance of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired live and rubber bullets and teargas grenades, causing dozens of suffocation cases and the injured of a Palestinian journalist; Hisham Abu Shaqra. (Al-Quds 5 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) closed with earth-mounds in Shoshahla village in Al Khader town, southwest of Bethlehem city. (Al-Quds 5 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) occupied a Palestinian house in Khirebt Tuqu, at the western entrance of Tuqu village, southeast of Bethlehem city, and transformed it to a military base. The IOA also erected a tent at the roof of the targeted house. (Wafa 9 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) attacked a non-violent protest to support the Palestinian prisoner in the Hunger-strike; Mohammad Al Qeq, at the entrance of Ayda refugee camp, north of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired teargas grenades, causing dozens of suffocation cases. (Al-Quds 9 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) closed a road reach to two Palestinian school in Tuqu village, southeast of Bethlehem city. The targeted road used by about 700 Palestinian students in additional to a number of teachers. The targeted road located between Khirebt Ad-Deir and the main road in Tuqu village. (RB2000 9 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) in Tuqu village, northwest of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired live and rubber bullets, and teargas grenades, causing dozens of suffocation cases and the injury of 7 Palestinians. (RB2000 10 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) invaded Nahhalin village, southwest of Bethlehem city, and closed all the entrances. Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the IOA, where the IOA fired rubber bullets and teargas grenades at Palestinians. The IOA also, invaded and searched tens of Palestinian houses. (RB2000 10 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) stormed and searched a number of Palestinian houses in Ad-Duheisha refugee camp, south of Bethlehem city. Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the IOA, where the IOA fired live and rubber bullets, and teargas grenades. During the operation, the IOA arrested three Palestinians; identified as: Mohamamd Zawahra, Mahmoud As-Switi and Ali Al Taws. The IOA confiscated a banner set up at the entrance of the camp. (Maannews 10 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) still imposing blockade (for the third days) on Nahhalin village, southwest of Bethlehem city, where the IOA 2 Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ) P.O Box 860, Caritas Street – Bethlehem, Phone: (+972) 2 2741889, Fax: (+972) 2 2776966. [email protected] | http://www.arij.org prevented Palestinians from entering or leaving the village. The IOA also, stormed and searched dozens of Palestinian houses, three of the targeted houses are owned by: Jawdat Najajrah, Hazem Hassan Shakarnah and Mo’men Najajrah. During the operation, the IOA arrested Mu’men Hassan Fanoun (22 years). (RB2000 11 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) still imposing blockade on Nahhalin village, southwest of Bethlehem city. The IOA closed all the entrances and prevented Palestinians from entering or leaving the village. The IOA also, stormed and searched a number of Palestinian houses (Al- Quds 12 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) in Umm Rukba neighborhood in Al Khader village, southwest of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired teargas grenades and rubber bullets, causing tens of suffocation cases and the injury of a Palestinian. During the operation, the IOA stormed and searched houses and occupied the roofs of the targeted houses. (Al-Quds 12 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) at the western entrance of Beit Fajjar village, south of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired teargas grenades and rubber bullets, causing tens of suffocation cases and the injury of others. (Al-Quds 12 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) around Bilal Ben Rabah mosque, at the northern entrance of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired rubber bullets and teargas grenades, causing dozens of suffocation cases and the injury of others. (Al Quds 12 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) at the western entrance of Tuqu village, southeast of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired teargas grenades and rubber bullets, causing a number of suffocation cases. (Al-Quds 12 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) invaded and toured in Ad-Duhiesha refugee camp, south of Bethlehem city. Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the IOA, where the IOA fired live bullets, causing the injury of a Palestinian. During the operation, the IOA arrested Salem Al Masri (23 years) and Ameer Al ‘Ajouri (34 years). (Orient FM 14 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) invaded and toured in several areas in Beit Jala town, northwest of Bethlehem city. (PNN 14 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) still imposing blockade (of the seven days in a row) on Nahhalin village, southwest of Bethlehem city. The IOA prevented Palestinians from entering or leaving the village. Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the IOA, where the IOA fired teargas and stun grenades at Palestinians and their houses and 3 Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ) P.O Box 860, Caritas Street – Bethlehem, Phone: (+972) 2 2741889, Fax: (+972) 2 2776966. [email protected] | http://www.arij.org commercial structures, causing dozens of suffocation cases. (Maannews 14 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) erected a military checkpoint near Qaber Hilwa area, east of Beit Sahour town, east of Bethlehem city. (Wafa 15 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) closed with earth mounds a road link between Za’tara village and Ush Ghrab area in Beit Sahour town, in Bethlehem Governorate. (Wafa 15 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) at the southern entrance of Al Khader village, southwest of Bethlehem city, The IOA fired live bullets and teargas grenades, causing the injury of a Palestinian. (Al-Quds 17 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) in Ad-Duheisha refugee camp, south of Bethlehem city. (Al – Quds 17 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) in Husan village, west of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired rubber bullets and teargas grenades at Palestinians, causing tens of suffocation cases. (Al-Quds 17 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) stationed at Gilo 300 military checkpoint at the northern entrance of Bethlehem city, assaulted and injured Aisar Shalalda (23 years) from Sair town in Hebron Governorate, while he was crossing the checkpoint. (Orient FM 18 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) fired teargas grenades at “Al Khader Stadium” in Al Khader village, southwest of Bethlehem city, during a Palestinian football match, causing dozens of suffocation cases. (Wattan 18 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) invaded and searched a number of Palestinian houses in Jabal Al Mawaleh area in Bethlehem city. Two of the targeted houses are owned by: Adi Mahmoud At-Ta’mari and Mahmoud Abed Ar-Rahaman Al Bayer. (Safa 18 February 2016) Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) stormed and searched a mosque in As- Saf area in Bethlehem city, and destroyed its main door. (Wattan 19 February 2016) Clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) near Bilal Ben Rabah mosque at the northern entrance of Bethlehem city. The IOA fired live and rubber bullets, and teargas grenades, causing a number of suffocation cases and the injury of two Palestinians. (Orient FM & Al-Quds 19 February 2016) Khalid Tareq Taqatqah was killed during clashes that erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli Occupation Army (IOA) in Beit Fajjar 4 Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ) P.O Box 860, Caritas Street – Bethlehem, Phone: (+972) 2 2741889, Fax: (+972) 2 2776966. [email protected] | http://www.arij.org village, south of Bethlehem city.