Mohammad Sliman Abu Samra, 32 years old from Deir Al Balah, Gaza, was shot and killed today by two live ammunition bullets to his face and chest near Deir Al Balah.
Hammad Smeireh, 25 years old from Deir Al Balah, Gaza, was shot and killed early this morning by live ammunition to his chest.
Mohammad Lutfi Massad, 25 years old from Burkin, Jenin, was shot and killed by live ammunition to his chest while walking on a road in his village.
Yassir Tareq Mohammad Al Natitti, 16 years old from Tulkarem, was shot and killed by live ammunition to the right side of his head.
Samir Ishaq Razem, 34 years old from Samir Amis, Jerusalem, died this afternoon after being hit by live ammunition in the side of his neck late last night while asleep at home.
Ihsein Mohammad Mustafa Barad'iyeh, 35 years old from Sourif, Hebron, died today of injuries sustained on 15 November after being shot with live ammunition to his mouth.
Gaza
Following yesterday's intensive missile attacks by the Israeli military on Gaza,
all main roads and agriculural roads connecting the southern and northern areas
of Gaza have been sealed off by the Israeli military, with additional tanks
deployed at all major crossing points. The Israeli military is preventing anyone
from travelling along the main Sala Addin road in Gaza, including ambulances,
Red Cross vehicles and humanitarian aid.
Palestinian fisherman and residents have been prevented from reaching anywhere near the coastline of Gaza by an Israeli attack helicopter hovering low in the area. Anyone attempting to approach the sea coast is shot at with heavy machine gun fire from the helicopter.
The Israeli military bulldozed approximately 60 dunums of Palestinan lands along all settler by pass roads, clearing a distance of approximately 200 meters on each side of the roads, uprooting any trees in the area. Agricultural lands, and homes were also bulldozed by the Israeli authorities this afternoon in the Deir Al Balah area near Kfar Darom settlement. At least four homes were destroyed, in addition to an aluminum factory, and another home occupied by the Israeli military and converted into a military outpost. Two of the home owners were also arrested by the Israeli military authorities.
Early this morning, 25 year old Hammad Smeireh from Deir Al Balah was shot and killed by live ammunition to his chest while walking home. Clashes erupted in the Deir Al Balah area and Mentar crossing later in the morning, with at least 30 Palestinians injured by live ammunition, 2 of which are in critical condition. Mohammad Sliman Abu Samra, 32 years old from Deir Al Balah, Gaza, was shot and killed by live ammunition to both his face and chest in Deir Al Balah. Reports from eyewitness state that Israeli settlers attacked an ambulance carrying two injured Palestinians from Khan Younis to Al Shifa Hospital.
Later this evening, the Israeli military attacked with helicopter gunships areas in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, including three missiles fired at the home of Palestinian General Ahmad Abdel Kareem. Attacks from heavy machine gun fire and tanks were also reported on the Amal neighborhood in Deir Al Balah from the settlement of Kfar Darom. No further information is available.
Hebron
Early this morning, the Israeli military fired three tank shells into Al Sheikh
neighborhood, causing damage to a number of homes and stores. Later in the morning,
Israeli settlers, under the protection of the Israeli military, bulldozed agricultural
lands in Beit Ummar and Halhoul. In Beit Ummar, settlers bulldozed and destroyed
a large vineyard, uprooting hundreds of grape vines. Further settler attacks
against Palestinian residents and bulldozing of agricultural lands were reported
throughout the day in Hebron.
ass rallies in protest of the Israeli bombing attacks on Gaza last night took place from a number of schools in the Hebron area. In the center of Hebron, near Bal Al Zawyeh, the Israeli military shot live ammunition and tear gas cannisters at the Mohammadiyeh Girl;s School while classes were still in session. No injuries were reported, but the school was shot down and students sent home for their safetly. A strict Israeli imposed curfew on Israeli controlled areas of Hebron remains in place, with any car traveling in the area shot at by the Israeli military.
rief clashes erupted in Yatta, with at least 5 Palestinians injured, one of which is in critical condition. Ihsein Mohammad Mustafa Barad'iyeh, 35 years old from Sourif, Hebron, died today as a result of injuries sustained on 15 November from live ammunition to his mouth at close range. Ihsein was attacked by the Israeli military last week with five other Palestinians on their way from work. Their car was stopped, passengers were told to get out of the car, a verbal confrontation took place, after which the passengers were shot at at close range. Two of the passengers were injured and then transported by the Israelis to Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, where 30 year old Youssef Sliman Abu Awwad died the same evening. Ihsein died this morning from his injuries in Hadassah Hospital.
Ramallah
Brief clashes erupted this afternoon at the northern entrance of Al Bireh, with
no serious injuries reported. All roads leading to Ramallah have been sealed
off by the Israeli military, including a side road used to reach Jerusalem through
Samir Amis. A portion of the road was bulldozed this morning by the Israeli
authorities cutting off the water network in the area and bringing down electricity
poles. When the Palestinian Water authority attempted to repair the damage,
they were prevented from nearing the area.
Late this evening, the Israeli military attacked with heavy machine gun fire residential areas of Al Bireh. Light flares were also shot down from helicopters hovering over the area. No injuries were reported.
Jericho
Late this evening, the Israeli military attacked with missiles from helicopter
gunships a number of residential areas in Jericho, in addition to attacks from
the settlement of Yesho with heavy machine gun fire and tanks on residential
areas in the north of Jericho. No further information is available.
Jerusalem
Samir Ishaq Razem, 34 years old from Samir Amis, was shot last night by live
ammunition to the side of his neck while he was asleep in his bed. The shots
came late last night during armed confrontations in the Samir Amis area. He
died this afternoon from his injuries.
Bethlehem area
Mass protest rallies took place this afternoon against the Israeli attacks against
Gaza last night. Brief clashes were erupted this afternoon near the Bilal Mosque,
with no serious injuries reported. A large majority of Palestinian and foreign
journalists were prevented from entering the Bethlehem area this afternoon by
the Israeli military.
Tulkarem
Clashes erupted this afternoon and again in the evening at the southern and
western entrances of Tulkarem. The Israeli military used tanks and heavy machine
gun fire from helicopters to disperse the crowds of protesters. A number of
injuries were reported, in addition to damage caused to homes in the area. Yassir
Tareq Mohammad Al Natitti, 16 years old from Tulkarem, was shot and killed this
afternoon by live ammunition to the right side of his head. Late this evening,
the Israeli military attacked with tanks and heavy machine gun fire residential
areas in the South West neighborhood of Tulkarem. No injuries reported.
Qalqilya
Clashes erupted this afternoon at the southern entrance of Qalqilya, with 7
Palestinians reported injured by live ammunition.
Jenin
Clashes erupted this afternoon in Jenin, Ya'bad and 'Arrabi, with a number of
injuries reported, one of which is in critical condition. Mohammad Lutfi Massad,
25 years old from Burkin, Jenin, was shot and killed by live ammunition to the
heart while walking with his friend, Ala Abu al Heijeh, on the main Nazareth-Jenin
road. Israeli soldiers opened fire on the two, hitting Mohammad directly in
the chest, and hitting Ala in both the neck and leg with live ammunition. Mohammad's
brother was killed last month in clashes.
Nalbus
This afternoon, Israeli settlers attacked residential areas of Huwarra with
automatic gun fire, shooting at homes and causing damage to property. The main
road into the village has been completely sealed off. Late this evening, the
Israeli military attacked with heavy machine gun fire, tanks and ground missiles
from Mount Jarzim into residential areas in the Dahiyeh neighborhood in Nablus.
At least 50 missiles were fired into the area, causing severe damage to homes.
No injuries were reported.
Salfit
Israeli settlers, under the protection of the Israeli military, bulldozed tens
of dunums of agriculutural land in the Salfit area, uprooting approximately
150 olive trees. Settlers attacked residents of Kufr Deek, shooting at homes
and residents in the area. Israeli military reinforcements have been placed
on all entrances to Salfit.