An Israeli imposed closure remains in place throughout the West
Bank and Gaza Strip. Clashes erupted in a number of areas this
afternoon, with 3 Palestinians killed and at least 110 Palestinians
injured. Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian residents either
travelling on major roads, attempting to harvest olive orchards, or in
residential areas continue, in addition to bulldozing of Palestinian
agricultural lands and uprooting of olive and fruit trees.
Mahmoud Amin Al Khafash, 7 years old from Marda Village, near
Salfit, was run over and killed by an Israeli settler this afternoon.
Abdullah Khalid 'Amarnah, 24 years old from Dheisheh Refugee
Camp, Bethlehem, was shot and killed today in Bethlehem as a
result of live ammunition to his chest.
Sa'id Hamid Abu Khatleh, 24 years old, from Rafah, died today as
a result of injuries sustained on 3 November from live ammunition
to his abdomen.
Bethlehem
Clashes erupted this afternoon in Bethlehem, with at least 15
Palestinians reported injured. Abdullah Khalid 'Amarnah, 24 years
old from Dheisheh Refugee Camp, Bethlehem, was shot and killed
today as a result of live ammunition to his chest.
The Israeli military shelled with tanks and heavy machine gun fire
residential areas in the center of Beit Jala and Aida Refugee Camp
between 9PM until 11PM this evening. At least 10 Palestinians
have been reported injured thus far, including a 13 year old girl from
Aida refugee camp who was injured by shrapnel to her hands and
upper body while in her bedroom after shells directly hit her home.
A number of homes have been reported damaged as a result of the
shelling, including St. Nicholas Church and the Orthodox Club of
Beit Jala, and fires starting after the shelling. Further information
on injuries and damage is not yet available. Later this evening, the
Israeli military attacked residential areas of Beit Sahour with heavy
machine gun fire.
Hebron
Clashes erupted this afternoon in a number of areas in Hebron, with
at least 17 Palestinians injured, 9 of which are from live
ammunition. The Israeli military raided a number of
neighbourhoods in the Hebron area, searching homes, destroying
property, beating and arresting residents. Israeli settler attacks on
Palestinian residents were reported throughout the day. At
approximately 11PM this evening, the Israeli military attacked
residential areas in Hebron with heavy machine gun fire. The Israeli
controlled sections of Hebron remain under Israeli imposed curfew
for the 40th day.
Ramallah
Clashes erupted this afternoon at the northern entrance of Al Bireh,
with at least 10 Palestinians injured. Late this evening, the Israeli
military attacked residential areas in Betunia and on the outskirts
of Al Bireh with heavy machine gun fire. No further information is
available.
Gaza
Clashes erupted throughout the Gaza Strip this afternoon following
the funerals for Sa'id Hamid Abu Khatleh, 24 years old, from Rafah,
who died today as a result as a result of injuries sustained on 3
November from live ammunition to his abdomen and Mohammad
Mustafa Al Jazzar, 18 years old from Rafah, Gaza, who died
yesterday as a result of injuries sustained from live ammunition to
his head on 28 October. At least 57 Palestinians were injured as
a result of live ammunition and rubber coated steel bullets. A
number of those injured remain in critical condition, including:
Mohammad Mahmoud Saker, 14 years old from Beit Lahiya, shot
with live ammunition to his chest which settled in his back, in
extremely critical condition; Mohammad Kamal Mansour, 17 years
old from Nusseirat Refugee Camp, shot with live ammunition in his
back, in critical condition; Mazen Yasser Timraz, 19 years old
from Rafah, shot with live ammunition in his back, in critical
condition.
Late this evening, the Israeli military shelled residential areas of
Netzarim and Khan Younis with tanks and heavy machine gun fire.
At least 5 Palestinians were injured as a result of the shelling, one
of which is in critical condition. No further information is
available.
Jenin
Clashes erupted this afternoon in Jenin, with at least 15
Palestinians injured from live ammunition, one of which is in critical
condition as a result of live ammunition to his face. A new Israeli
military installation has been erected near Tayasir village in Jenin.
Qalqilya
Late this evening, the Israeli military attacked residential areas in
Qalqilya with heavy machine gun fire. In nearby Hijja village, the
Israeli authorities bulldozed Palestinian agricultural lands and
uprooted a large number of trees.
Tulkarem
Clashes erupted this afternoon in the Tulkarem area following the
funeral of 14 year old Wajdi 'Allam Al Hattab who was shot and
killed yesterday by live ammunition to his heart. At least 10
Palestinians were injured. A number of Israel settler attacks were
reported during the day, in addition to reports of Israeli soldiers
beating Palestinian residents.
Nablus
Israeli settler attacks against Palestinian residents were reported
today throughout areas of Nablus. At least 15 Palestinians were
severely beaten by Israeli settlers and soldiers, and 8 suffering
injuries after being attacked by settlers while driving their cars.
Late this evening, intermittent heavy machine gun fire was reported
for a period of two hours on residential areas in Hebron. The village
of Huwarra remains under curfew for the 31st day.
Salfit
Mahmoud Amin Al Khafash, 7 years old from Marda Village, near
Salfit, was run over and killed by an Israeli settler this afternoon.
Eye witnesses report that the settler hit Mahmoud while he was
walking on the side walk, and then fled the scene.
Jerusalem
The Israeli military raided 3 neighbourhoods in Jerusalem today,
searching homes, destroying property and arresting residents.
Clashes erupted this afternoon in Al Ram, Dahiet Al Barid and near
Kalandia Refugee camp, with at least 15 Palestinians injured.