In Gaza, radio reports confirm that there is one more Palestinian killed, making the total four in Gaza today. It is not confirmed that Mahmoud Abu Obeid, reported in the previous update, is the correct identity of one of the four bodies. In addition, four other Palestinians have been announced clinically dead at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Names are not confirmed. Clashes in Netzarim have now ceased. In Rafah, Israeli air attacks continue against neighborhoods and Palestinian Security bases.
In Nablus, Israeli helicopters are now shooting exploding fragment bombs and rockets at Palestinian neighborhoods. One of these bombs fell on an apartment building, causing 27 injuries to residents within the building, 5 of which are critical. Snipers and 3 Israeli helicopters continue to attack local neighborhoods, resulting in 35 injuries, 5 of which are critical. One Palestinian has been announced dead as a result of these attacks. Ahmad Ali Ahmad (An Nabreesi), from Askar Refugee Camp was shot by ammunition from Israeli helicopters.
On the outskirts of Beit Jala, armed confrontations are now taking place between Israeli settlers and soldiers and Palestinians.
On Jenin's Al Nasreh Street clashes are continuing, as well as in the nearby village of Sannour, near an Israeli Military School. No further details are available.
In Ramallah, intermittent exchange of gunfire is occurring at Jabal Al Taweel and in Beitunia. Of those injured earlier today in Ramallah, Ismail Shihdeh Ismail, 27 years old from Gaza, died from his injuries at Ramallah hospital. Ismail received several bullets (live ammunition) to his head.
In Hebron, the Israeli authorities have imposed a curfew over Israeli controlled Palestinian neighborhoods. The total number of injuries from the Hebron area (Hebron, Samu', Yatta, Beit Uma, Ithna) are 87, 39 of which are from live ammunition, with 10 in critical condition.
In Tulkarem, of the earlier reported injuries, 15 were from live ammunition to the head. One of the injured will be transferred to Jordan tomorrow for medical treatment. Near Khadoureh College, on the outskirts of Tulkarem, clashes are now taking place. No details are available.
In the Qalqilya and Salfeet areas, reports cite 15 injuries from live ammunition, 4 of which are critical.
Urgent calls for blood donations of type O- are coming in from all hospitals in the West Bank and Gaza.
In Nazareth, Sakhnin, Kufr Manda and Um Al Fahem are surrounding by Israeli troops. In Kfur Manda, clashes were renewed today, with reports of several injuries. Ramez Ayash Bushnaq, 25 years old from Kufr Manda, was killed during clashes today. The situation in Nazareth and Saknin is now very volatile.
Updated list of Palestinian deaths from today: