A strict Israeli imposed internal closure continues to be tightened on the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The situation has become particularly difficult in the Gaza Strip, where petrol and fuel supplies have almost run out. A number of areas are beginning to suffer from lack of basic necessities as a result of the strict closure and economic strangulation witnessed by the West Bank and Gaza.
Ibrahim Husein Al Muqannan, 14 years old from Khan Younis died today as a result of injuries sustained from live ammunition to his head on Monday 20 November.
Jamal Abdel Qader Hasan Abdel Razeq, 30 years old from Rafah died today as a result of several injuries from live ammunition while traveling in a car on the road between Rafah and Khan Younis.
‘Awni Isma’il Dheir, 38 years old from Rafah died today as a result of several injuries from live ammunition while traveling in a car on the road between Rafah and Khan Younis.
Sami Naser Abu Laban, 27 years old from Rafah died today as a result of several injuries from live ammunition while traveling in a car on the road between Rafah and Khan Younis.
Nael Salem Shihdeh Al Liddawi, 22 years old from Rafah died today as a result of several injuries from live ammunition while traveling in a car on the road between Rafah and Khan Younis.
Najib Mohammad Mahmoud Qeshtah, 47 years old from Rafah died this evening of shrapnel all over his body, some of which were directly to his chest, missiles directly hit his home.
Gaza
At 10 AM this morning, the Israeli military opened fire from tanks stationed
on the road between Rafah and Khan Younis on the entrance to Miroge settlement
in Gaza at two Palestinian cars. When the two cars stopped, an armored Israeli
vehicle and two military jeeps came out onto the main road, approached the two
cars, one a private vehicle and the other public transport, and heavily fired
on the cars. Shortly afterwards Israeli soldiers came out of their jeeps and
continued firing at the cars.
According to eyewitnesses, the shooting lasted for approximately four minutes and resulted in the death of four passengers and the injury of eight others. Those killed were Jamal Abdel Razeq and ‘Awni Dheir, both in the private vehicle, and Sami Abu Laban and Nael Al Liddawi, who were in the public transport vehicle. Among the injured are the wife of ‘Awni Dheir and Nahed Al Joujou, the driver of the public transport vehicle. The corpses of those killed were held by the Israeli military for at least four hours before they were handed over to the Palestinian Authority. The fate of those injured and their exact number, having been immediately removed from the scene of the incident by the Israeli military, remains unknown.
Later in the afternoon, Ibrahim Husein Al Muqannen, 14 years old from Khan Younis, died of injuries sustained by from live ammunition to his head on Monday 20 November.
At Al Mentar crossing, two Palestinians, one of whom was identified as Mohammad Hasan Daghmash, 13 years old from Al Sabrah, Gaza, were shot today by live ammunition and reported to be in critical condition. Another Palestinian was shot by live ammunition at Netzarim Junction while passing by an Israeli military post. In Khan Younis at the Tuffah Junction, another Palestinian was injured by live ammunition.
Beginning at 8 PM last night, the Israeli military bulldozed agricultural lands, uprooting trees and destroying farms and homes. In Al Qarara area in Gaza from 8 PM last night until 1 AM, the Israeli military bulldozed 6 houses after evicting their occupants, leaving them no time to collect their belongings. More than fifty Palestinians lived within the 6 homes. Two chicken farms with approximately 5000 chickens, were also bulldozed and destroyed. A total of over 10 dunoms of land were bulldozed in the area, uprooting olive, palm, and other trees, in addition to the destruction of agricultural installments.
In Rafah, another home was completely destroyed by the Israeli military. Approximately 20 dunoms of land were also bulldozed in the area of Deir Al Balah, including the destruction of green houses and water cisterns on the land. Throughout the day, the Israeli military and settlers bulldozed land and uprooted trees along Salah Eddin Street, beginning from Deir Al Balah in the north and continuing south towards Rafah.
Late this evening, the Israeli military shelled with tanks, missiles and heavy machine gun fire residential areas of Rafah along the borders with Egypt, causing damage to at least two houses and killing 47 year old Najib Mohammad Mahmoud Qeshtah, who was in his house when a rocket directly hit it. A number of his eight member family and members of other families were also injured as a result of the shelling. A total of 20 Palestinians were injured as a result of the attacks, including children, among which is a five year old child reported to be in critical condition as a result of injuries sustained from shrapnel. At least three others who were injured are reported to be in critical condition.
Jenin
In the village of Silt Al Thaher near Jenin, an Israeli settler opened fire
unprovoked this afternoon at Palestinians in the village, injuring a number
of residents. Mamoun Lutfi Qatmash is reported to be in extremely critical condition
as a result of eight live ammunition bullets to his abdomen, chest and head
from the attack. Directly following the incident, other Israeli settlers began
shooting at residents in the village. The Israeli military then came into the
village and attacked two schools with tens of gas bombs fired into the schools,
resulting in the transfer of at least twenty children and teachers to hospital
for treatment from gas inhalation. The Israeli military later forced the school
children to evacuate the building and later imposed a strict curfew on the village.
Brief clashes were reported this afternoon in Jenin, ‘Arabeh, Sanour, Ya’bad, Al Fandaqomieh and Toura, with 16 Palestinians injured by live ammunition. In the village of ‘Ajja, heavy machine gun fire was reported late this evening at residential areas and at one Palestinian security post. No injuries were reported. On the outskirts of the village, the Israeli military turned a Palestinian house into a military post after forcibly evacuating its residents.
Israeli settlers, under the protection of the Israeli military, bulldozed Palestinian lands and uprooted trees in the area of Toura Al Sharqieh, in addition to burning down two factories in the village.
Ramallah
Brief clashes erupted this afternoon at the northern entrance of Al Bireh, with
8 Palestinians injured by live ammunition. Israeli settlers, under the protection
of the Israeli military, attacked residents in several villages in the surrounding
area of Ramallah, resulting in the injury of at least one Palestinian in the
village of Nabi Saleh, several in the village of Deir Nitham, where a new settlement
is being built on land owned by Palestinians from the village. Settlers attacks
on the villages of Bet Ilo, Beit Rima, Deir ‘Amar and Deir ‘Amar Refugee Camp
also resulted in the injury of several Palestinians. A strict Israeli imposed
curfew was later placed on these areas.
Late this evening, the Israeli military attacked with heavy machine gun fire and tanks residential areas of Al Bireh, injuring at least four people, including 22 year old Sami Mohammad Mattar, who is reported to be in critical condition after being hit by heavy machine gun fire to his abdomen.
Hebron
In the village of Sourif, at least five Palestinians were injured by live ammunition
following the funeral of Husein Barad’ieh, who was killed yesterday. In the
city of Hebron, the Israeli military destroyed and completely dismantled the
vegetable market of the city in a move seen to be an indication of the expansion
of the settler installments in the middle of the city. Clashes were also reported
in the surrounding areas of Hebron, resulting in the injury of at least 10 Palestinians.
The Israeli military bulldozed and uprooted this evening tens of dunoms of land surrounding the villages of Ithna and Tarqoumia. The strict Israeli imposed curfew on Israeli controlled parts of Hebron remains in place, with reports that a night curfew on the area will be a permanent occurrence.
Nablus
Two schools were evacuated today in Balatah Refugee camp after suspicious objects
were reported in the schools. The objects were identified by Palestinian security
personnel as explosive devices that explode upon touch. Last week, a similar
object exploded when a 7 year old child found it and began playing with the
object, resulting in serious injuries to the child. Israeli media also reported
earlier this week that Israeli settlers and Jewish fundamentalist groups are
forming cells to plant explosives in Palestinian towns and villages.
Israeli settlers and soldiers bulldozed today large areas of Palestinian agricultural lands and uprooted trees in the village of Salem, on the outskirts of Nablus.
Bethlehem
In the villages of Tqou’ and Housan, Israeli settler attacks and clashes were
reported throughout the day, resulting in the injury of at least 4 Palestinians,
including one woman. A mother with her infant was admitted to hospital today
as a result of inhaling tear gas fired by the Israeli military directly into
her home. Heavy machine gun fire was reported on residential areas of Harmala
and Al ‘Asakreh, resulting in several injuries, including a seven years old
child.
Qalqilia and Salfit areas
Villages in the Qalqilya and Salfit area continue to be completely isolated
from one another. Settler attacks against Palestinian residents were reported
throughout the day, in addition to bulldozing of lands and uprooting of trees.
Approximately 100 dunums of land from the villages of Jein Safout near Qalqilia
and Hares near Salfit were bulldozed and trees uprooted. Brief clashes erupted
this afternoon in Qalqilia, with no serious injuries reported.
Jerusalem
Two explosions were reported today in the Jerusalem area, with minor damage
and no injuries reported.
In Al Khudeirah in the north of 1948 Palestinian areas, Israeli media reported a car explosion on one of the main streets in the area this evening. Two Israelis traveling on a bus passing by the car when it exploded were killed, with Israeli media reports of 40 others injured.