Just one week out of 66 years...ongoing:Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law in the oPt continued during the reporting period (08 – 14 May 2014). Shooting: During the reporting period, Israeli forces wounded 2 Palestinian civilians, including a volunteer paramedic in the West Bank and a worker collecting raw materials in the Gaza. Israeli navy forces also fired at and chased Palestinian fishing boats in the Gaza Strip sea. In the Gaza Strip, on 11 May 2014, a worker of those collecting raw materials was wounded when Israeli forces stationed at Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing in the northern Gaza Strip opened fire at a group of workers in the area. His wound was moderate. On the same day, Israeli forces stationed along the border fence, east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, opened fire sporadically at agricultural lands for few hours. Residents of the area were frightened, but neither casualties nor material damage were reported. On 13 May 2014, Israeli forces stationed along the border fence, east of al-Shuhada cemetery, east of Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, opened fire at farmers in the lands around the cemetery and at workers collecting raw materials. Neither casualties nor material damage were reported. In the context of targeting Palestinian fishermen in the sea, on 08 May 2014, Israeli navy forces opened fire at and chased Palestinian fishing boats sailing off Khan Yunis shore, in the southern Gaza Strip. Neither casualties nor materials damage were reported. In the West Bank, Israeli forces used excessive force against peaceful protests 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, a 27-year-old volunteer paramedic sustained 2 bullet wounds to the right leg during al-Nabi Saleh protest, northwest of Ramallah, dozens of protestors suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises as they were beaten up by Israeli soldiers. Incursions: During the reporting period, Israeli forces conducted at least 89 military incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank. During these incursions, Israeli forces arrested at least 43 Palestinians, including a child and a woman. In the Gaza Strip, on 09 May 2014, Israeli forces moved about 200 meters into Khuzaa village, east of Khan Yunis. They levelled lands along the border fence heading towards Abassan village and withdrew 3 hours later. 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 5 Palestinian civilians, including a child, 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 12 May 2014, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles and bulldozers moved into Kherbet al-Taweel area, southeast of Nablus. The Israeli bulldozers immediately bulldozed 3 residential rooms of an area of 20 square meters and water gathering well. Israeli forces confiscated 5 residential tents and 3 tents used as toilets belonging to 4 families comprised of 27 members, including 19 children, residing in the aforementioned area. Attacks carried out by settlers On 10 May 2014, settlers from “Ramat Yashai” outpost established on Palestinian lands confiscated from al-Ramidah Hill neighborhood in the center of Hebron attacked a 14-year-old Palestinian child when he was on his way from his house to the centre of the city to sell corn. One of the Israeli settlers spit on the child and kicked him when an Israeli soldier arrested the child who tried to defend himself. On 11 May 2014, settlers from “Beit ‘Ein” settlement established on Palestinian lands in the west of Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron, chopped branches of olive trees and vineyards belonging to ‘Abdel Hamid Jaber al-Sleibi (78) from Abu al-Rish Valley area, west of the village. On 13 May 2014, 7 masked settlers from “Kokhaf Hashhar” settlement established on Palestinian lands in Deir Jarir and Kafr Malik villages, northeast of Ramallah, attacked a civilian from the Bedouin Community in Khelet al-Doud agricultural area near al-Tibah village and around 9 kilometers away from the eastern outskirts of Deir Jarir village. He was attacked while he was grazing the sheep in the aforementioned area. During their attack, the settlers used pipes and sharp tools and threw stones as well as they severely beat Soliman Salim ‘Ali Ka’abnah (50). As a result, he sustained deep injuries to the left ear and right leg as well as bruises throughout his body. On 13 May 2014, settlers from “Bitar ‘Elit” settlement established on Palestinian lands, west of Bethlehem, chopped branches of 50 olive trees with a handsaw and wrote racist slogans on the stone walls in the agricultural lands around Nahalin village such as “Death for Arabs” and “The Land is not for Arabs”. The trees are around 30 years old and belong to Fanoun family. Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period (08 - 14 May 2014) 1. Incursions into Palestinian Areas, and Attacks on Palestinian Civilians and Property in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip Thursday, 0 8 May 2014 At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces backed by 4 military vehicles moved into al-Aroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. They patrolled the camp streets and then stationed at the western entrance of the camp. Israeli forces deployed between the houses and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by 3 military vehicles moved into Nuba village, west of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli forces withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 2:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Rujeeb village, southwest of Nablus. They raided and searched several houses. Before their withdrawal, Israeli soldiers raided a house belonging to Bassam Abdel Majeed Dweikats (32). Dweikat was arrested and then taken to Howara detention facility, south of the city. At approximately 2:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Halhul town, north of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the hoses and then stationed at Nabi Younis neighbourhood in the east of the town. Israeli soldiers raided and searched a house belonging to Jawad Mohammed al-Wawi (50) and arrested his two sons: Mohammed (20) and Mahmoud (19). At the same time, another Israeli military unit raided and reached a house belonging to Mohammed Taiseer Zamaera (22) and arrested him. At approximately 4:00, Israeli forces withdrew and took the three prisoners to an unknown destination. Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Dora town, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They then stationed in Al-Shurfa neighbourhood in the west of the town. Israeli soldiers raided and searched a house belonging to Ahmed Abdel Majeed Amaira (23) and arrested him. In the meantime, another Israeli military unit was raiding and searching a house belonging to Jameel Mousa Al-Sharha. Al-Sharha was arrested and taken with the other detainee to an unknown destination as the Israeli forces withdrew from the town at about 4:00. Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Aqraba village, southeast of Nablus. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers raided a house in Al-Deeria area belonging to Omar Ali Khater (32) and arrested him then took him to Howara camp, south of the city. At approximately 11:30, Israeli forces backed by 2 military vehicles moved into Deir Jarir, northeast of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and neither house raids not arrests were reported. At approximately 19:30, Israeli forces backed by 2 military vehicles moved into Kherbtha al-Mesbah village, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 20:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Al-Burj village, west of Dura southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli forces withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 20:45, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Asala village, south of Qalqilya. They patrolled the streets and deployed between houses. Israeli soldiers raided a store and arrested three children. The youngsters were from Azzon village and were identified as: 1. Shadi Ahmed Suliman (14); 2. Ziad Ahmed Abu Radi (14); and 3. Alaa Enaia Hussein (16). Israeli soldiers released them an hour before they withdrew from the village at approximately 21:40. At approximately 23:00, Israeli navy forces stationed off Khan Younis shore in the southern Gaza Strip opened fire at Palestinians fishing boats and chased them. The fishermen were frightened and sailed back fearing for being arrested or wounded. However, neither casualties nor material damage were reported. Friday, 09 May 2014 At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Deir Samet, southwest of Dora city, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Bani Naim village, east of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 04:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved to Azzon village, east of Qalqilya. Israeli soldiers raided and searched a number of houses from which they arrested three civilians: 1. Odai Samir Hassan Abu Haniya (22); 2. Rashed Ali Rashed Radwan (24); and 3. Omar Mahmoud Mohammed Salim (22). At approximately 5:00, Israeli forces backed by 3 military vehicles moved into the Western Mazraa village, northwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 5:30, Israeli forces backed by heavy military vehicles moved about 200 meters into the east of Khuzaa village, east of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. They levelled lands along the border fence heading towards Abassan village and withdrew at approximately 11:00. At approximately 09:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Cober village, northeast of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew, and no arrests were reported. At approximately15:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Kofur Qaddoum village, northeast of Qalqilya. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew at approximately 15:30, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Saturday, 10 May 2014 At approximately 00:25, Israeli forces backed by military forces moved into Farata village, northeast of Qalqilya. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers handed Loai Taiseer al-Taweel (22) a summons to refer to the Israeli intelligence service. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 00:40, Israeli forces backed by military forces moved into Hejja village, east of Qalqilya. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers handed Sahdi Anees al-Batta (28) a summons to refer to theIsraeli intelligence service. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 00:50, Israeli forces backed by military forces moved into Deir Etia village, northwest of Salfit. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers raided a house belonging to Khalil Ahmed Mansour and handed his son, Ibarhim (17), a summons to refer to Israeli intelligence. At approximately 01:10, Israeli soldiers withdrew, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Al-Moureq village, southwest of Dura, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrest were reported. At approximately 01:30, Israeli forced backed by 4 military vehicles moved into al-Aroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between houses then stationed at al-Teet neighbourhood in the centre of the camp. Israeli soldiers raided and searched a house belonging to Ahmed Falah Al-Teeti (19). They arrested the aforementioned person and then took him to an unknown destination. At approximately 2:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Tarqoumia village, west of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses then stationed in the east of the village. Israeli soldiers raided three houses and handed three residents summonses to refer to Israeli intelligence service in Gosh Etzion settlement, south of Bethlehem. The three civilians were identified as: 4. Yassir shahada Fatafta; 5. Thaer Issa Jaafra; and 6. Abdel Kareem Tanina. Israeli soldiers withdrew later and no arrests were reported. At approximately 2:30, Israeli forces backed by military forces moved into Salfit. Israeli soldiers raided a house belonging to Tareq Shaker Mohammed Fattash (26) and handed him a summons to refer to Israeli intelligence service. At approximately 3:00, Israeli soldiers withdrew, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 03:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Burj village, southwest of Dura, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrest were reported. At approximately 9:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit Our al-Tahta village, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 10:40, Israeli forces backed by 3 military vehicles moved into Kofur Nema village, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 13:55, Israeli forces moved into Azzoun village, east of Qalqilia. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 23:20, Israeli forces moved into Hejja village, east of Qalqilya. They patrolled the streets and handed summonses to refer to the Israeli intelligence service to: 1. Khader Mazouz Masalha (22); and 2. Shadi Anis al-Battah (24). Israeli forces withdrew later and further incidents were reported. Sunday, 11 May 2014 At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit Awwa, southwest of Dora, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 2:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Senjal village, north of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrest were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into al-Jiftlek village, north of Jericho. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. No arrests were reported. At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Sammou village, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrest were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by 2 military vehicles moved into Marj Naja village, north of Jericho. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrest were reported. At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces backed with military vehicles moved into Bani Naem village, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into al-Jalazoun refugee camp, north of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and raided and searched 2 houses from which they arrested Wasfi Khaled Sadat (19) and Ahmed Mohammed Atouna (18). At approximately 06:40, Israeli forces stationed on watch towers in the vicinity of Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing, northwest of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip, fired live ammunition at a group of stone and gravel collectors in the demolished industrial area near the border fence. As a result, Nizar Abdullah Rabie Olwan (23), from Jabalia, sustained a bullet wound to the left leg and was taken to Kamal Odwan Hospital to receive the necessary medical treatment. His wound was described as moderate. At approximately 07:00, Israeli forces stationed along the border, east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, opened fire at agricultural lands in Khuzaa village. Fire was opened sporadically for few hours, but neither causalities nor material damage were reported. At approximately 09:30, Israeli forces moved into Salfit. They patrolled the streets, where a number of school students gathered and threw stones at Israeli soldiers, who fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters in response. As a result, a number of students suffered tear gas inhalation. Israeli forces withdrew at approximately 11:15 and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 11:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They then stationed at Saed Ebn al-Ase school. They arrested two students: 1. Ibrahim Hassan Yousif Issa (14); and 2. Ramzy Mohammed Hassna Salah (14). A number of Palestinians civilians and international human rights activists gathered near the area where military vehicles stationed. As a result, Israeli forces released the two detainees. At approximately 14:45, Israeli forces backed by 4 military vehicles moved into Rummana village, northwest of Jenin. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They then stationed in the centre of the village. A number of Palestinian youngsters gathered and threw stones and empty bottles at military vehicles. Israeli soldiers fired tear gas canisters and sound bombs towards the stone throwers. Two hours later, Israeli forces withdrew, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 16:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Deir Abu Mashal village, northwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 19:00, Israeli forces backed by 4 military vehicles moved into Qufin village, north of Tulkarm. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses then stationed at the centre of the village. A number of youngsters gathered and threw stones and empty bottles at military vehicles. Israeli soldiers fired tear gas canisters and sound bombs towards the stone throwers. Israeli forces withdrew later, and no arrests were reported. At approximately 21:30, Israeli forces moved into Qalqilya. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 23:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into several neighbourhoods in Yatta city, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Monday, 12 May 2014 At approximately 00:55, Israeli forces moved into Kofur Qaddoum village, northeast of Qalqilya. They raided and searched a number of houses from which they arrested 14 civilians: 1. Sami Mofid Borhom (28), policeman; 2. Mosab Dawood Ishtaiwi (25), policeman; 3. Harb Mashhour Joma (19); 4. Jafer KHaled Joma (24); 5. Anas Walid Borhom (24); 6. Raed Tayseer Borhom (25); 7. Abdul Latif Atwah Joma (19); 8. Odai Samir Borhom (20); 9. Raslan Aladdin Joma (28); 10. Mohyee Mohammed Ishtaiwi (30); 11. Dia Raja Joma (27); 12. Rafat Mofeed Borhom (25); 13. Wesam Walid Borhom (22); and 14. Abdullah Rajab Joma (22). Israeli forces released the last 5 of the detainees later. At approximately 1:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Beit Fajjar village, east of Bethlehem. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses then stationed at the west of the village. Israeli soldiers raided and search a factory for cutting marble. They withdrew later, and no arrests were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Koum village, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Arraba village, southwest of Jenin. They patrolled the streets and raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Fida Hosni al-Shaibani (37). They arrested the aforementioned woman and took her to an unknown destination. Also around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Beitounya village, west of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Beer al-Basha village, south of Jenin. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. No further incidents were reported. At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Dheisha refugee camp, west of Bethlehem. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses then stationed in the center of the camp. Israeli soldiers raided and searched a house belonging to Ibrahim Yehia Daamsa (30) and arrested him. In the meantime, another military unit was raiding and searching a house belonging to Basem Abdel Rahman al-Hasanat. As Israeli soldiers withdrew from the camp, a number of Palestinians gathered and threw stones and empty bottles at the military vehicles. Israeli soldiers fired sound bombs, tear gas canisters, and rubber-coated metal bullets in response. A number of Palestinians suffered tear gas inhalation. At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Halhoul town, north of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into al-Zababda village, southeast of Jenin. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 02:30, Israeli soldiers backed by military vehicles moved into al-Daheriya village, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. They withdrew later, and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At Approximately 03:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Marah Rabah area, southeast of Bethlehem. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers raided and searched a house belonging to Obaida Khaled Mohammed al-Sheikh (20). They arrested the aforementioned person and then took him to an unknown destination. Around the same time, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers withdrew later, and neither houses raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 17:00, Israeli forces backed by 4 military vehicles moved into Mothallath al-Aqaba, south of Dura, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses then stationed at Oyoun Abu Saif area. A number of boys gathered and threw stones at military vehicles. Israeli soldiers chased the boys across agricultural lands and fired tear gas canisters and sound bombs towards the boys and houses. As a result, a number of Palestinian civilians suffered tear gas inhalation. Tuesday, 13 May 2014 At approximately 00:30, Israeli forces moved into Etil village, north of Tulkarm. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into al-Ouja village, northeast of Jericho. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. No arrests were reported. At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into the eastern Baqa village, north of Tulkarm. They raided a house belonging to the family of Haitham Fawzi Khalaf (28). They arrested the aforementioned person and took him to an unknown destination. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Nour Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm. They arrested 3 members of the Islamic Jihad movement after raiding and searching their houses. The arrested were: 1. Yasser Saleh Braiki (24), an ex-prisoner who was released 6 months ago after having served 5 years of imprisonment in Israeli jails; 2. Mahmoud Riyadh Zendiq (22); and 3. Abdul Qader Belal Tabbal (21), an ex-prisoner who was released 15 months ago from Israeli jails. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Jenin. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later and no arrests were reported. Also around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Senjal village, north of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces backed by military vehicles moved into Nablus. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers raided and searched a number of houses. They arrested Mujahed Salah el-Dein Antar (27) from his house in Abu Sofian street in the centre of the city, and Tamer Nidal al-Aghbar (17) from his house in Khuellat al-Amoud, southeast of the city. The 2 detainees were taken to Howara detention facility. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Ras Karkar village, northwest of Ramallah. They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Hamza Foad Noufal (22). They arrested the aforementioned person and took him to an unknown destination. At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into al-Dyouk village, north of Jericho. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. No arrests were reported. At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Battir village, west of Bethlehem. They raided and searched 2 houses from which they arrested 3 civilians: Mohammed Nasser al-Qaisi (21); Hassan Ibrahim al-Shami (19); and Bassam Omar Abdul Latif (23). Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into KHaras village, west of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Also around the same time, Israeli forces moved into al-Ebaidiya village, north of Bethlehem. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. No arrests were reported. At approximately 03:30, Israeli forces moved into Anza village, south of Jenin. They raided a house belonging to the family of Feras Hesham Ebaid (20). They arrested the aforementioned person and took him to an unknown destination. At approximately 04:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit Awwa and Dair Samet villages, southwest of Dora, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 10:00, Israeli forces moves into al-Daheriya village, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli soldiers stopped a number of civilians and checked their ID cards. Israeli forces withdrew later and no arrests were reported. At approximately 11:00, Israeli forces moved into Ethna village, west of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 11:15, Israeli forces stationed along the border fence, east of al-Shuhada cemetery, east of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, opened fire at farmers in their lands around the cemetery and workers collecting raw materials. The farmers and workers fled fearing of being wounded, and neither casualties nor material damage were reported. At approximately 13:30, an Israeli undercover unit sneaked into Nablus using a Volkswagen minibus with a Palestinian registration plate. They stationed in al-Quds Street in the east of the city, watching 2 civilians in a blue vehicle. The blue vehicle stopped, the 2 civilians stepped out and crossed the road. Israeli soldiers stepped out of their minibus as well and kidnapped them. They took the 2 civilians to the minibus while other undercover soldiers headed to the blue vehicle, searched it and took the keys. The 2 kidnapped civilians were identified later as: Nasser Shaher Soboh (25) and Bader Hosam al-Razi (25). The latter is the son of the Palestinian prisoner Hosam al-Razi, a leader in the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine who was arrested on 04 March 2013. Since then, the Israeli intelligence service had been calling the mother of Bader and asking her to deliver him to them. The last call was 4 days before Baders arrest. The Israeli intelligence service called the mother later and informed her they arrested her son and took his car keys, and that they would send the keys with his friend who was arrested with him. At approximately 22:00, Israeli forces moved into Deir Abu Meshal village, northwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Wednesday, 14 May 2014 At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into Taffouh village, west of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and raided a house belonging to the family of Ayman Abdullah Arzaifat (29). They handed the aforementioned person and handed him a summons to refer to the Israeli intelligence service. At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into Dora, southwest of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Zakariya Mohammed Qazzaz (18). They arrested the aforementioned person and took him to an unknown destination. At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into the south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Jebril Abu Snaina (25). They arrested the aforementioned person and took him to an unknown destination. Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Yatta, south of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. Also around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Beit Oula village, west of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and deployed between the houses. Israeli forces withdrew later and neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Beit Aynoun village, northeast of Hebron. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. Neither house raids nor arrests were reported. At approximately 09:30, Israeli forces moved into Kherbatha al-Mesbah village, southwest of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. No arrests were reported. At approximately 11:30, Israeli forces moved into Shebtin village, west of Ramallah. They patrolled the streets for some time and withdrew later. No arrests were reported. At approximately 23:00, Israeli forces moved into al-Aroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. They patrolled the streets and stationed at the entrance of bypass road (60). They also deployed between the houses, where a number of youngsters gathered and threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers, who fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters in response. As a result, a number of civilians suffered tear gas inhalation. Israeli forces withdrew later, and neither house raids nor 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, Ahmed Naser (27), a volunteer paramedic, sustained 2 bullet wounds to the right leg during Nabi Saleh protest, northwest of Ramallah. Several protestors 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, 09 May 2014, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli human rights defenders organised a peaceful demonstration in Bil’in, west of Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities. Demonstrators took the streets raising the Palestinian flags and headed to the liberated territories near the annexation wall. Israeli forces 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 skunk water at them and chased them into the olive fields. As a result, a number of demonstrators suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises as they were beaten up by Israeli soldiers. On the same day, dozens of Palestinian civilians organised a peaceful demonstration in the centre of Ni’lin village, west of Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities. Demonstrators took the streets and headed to the annexation wall. Israeli forces closed the gates of the wall with barbwires and prevented the demonstrators from crossing to the land behind it before they responded by throwing stones. Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the civilians. They also sprayed waste water at the civilians, and chased them into the village. As a result, many civilians suffered tear gas inhalation and bruises as they were beaten up by Israeli soldiers. Around the same time, dozens of Palestinian civilians and Israeli and international human rights defenders organised a peaceful demonstration in Nabi Saleh village, southwest of Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities. Demonstrators made their way in the streets raising the Palestinian flags and chanting slogans against the occupation and in support of the Palestinian unity resistance, and then they headed to the lands that the settlers are trying to rob by force near “Halmish” settlement. Israeli forces had closed all the entrances of the village since the morning to prevent Palestinian and international activists and journalists from participating in the demonstration. When they arrived at the aforementioned land, demonstrators were met by live bullets, tear gas canisters, rubber-coated steel bullets, sound bombs and skunk water and were chased into the village. As a result, Ahmed Nasr (27), a volunteer paramedic, sustained 2 bullet wounds to his right leg. Moreover, many civilians suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises due to being beaten up by Israeli soldiers. Other Demonstrations Following the Friday prayer, on 09 May 2014, dozens of Palestinian young men gathered at the western entrance of Selwad village, northeast of Ramallah, on the road between Selwad village and Yabrod village near Street (60) and threw stones at the aforementioned street. Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the civilians, and chased them into the village. As a result, a 23-year-old male sustained a bullet wound to the left leg. Moreover, a number of civilians suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises as they were 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.
Posted on: Sat, 17 May 2014 11:26:16 +0000
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