Palestine Today – July 05, 2006
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Settlers set fire to olive orchards in a Hebron neighborhood
Israeli extremist settlers set a fire to an olive trees orchards Wednesday in Tel Rumiedah neighborhood in the West Bank city of Hebron. Local sources in the city reported that…
Army kills a Palestinian man in Jericho
The Israeli army killed Mahmoud Shahin from Ein Al-Sultan refugee camp near the West Bank city of Jericho during an invasion to the city Wednesday morning. A number of Israeli…
Israeli Army breaks into orphan relief society in Salfit village
The Israeli army, backed by military jeeps, invaded the West Bank village of Qarawet Bani Hassan west of the Salfit Wednesday, breaking into an orphan’s and needy relief society building.…
Security Council agrees to expand buffer zone in North Gaza
The security cabinet, after convening in Jerusalem Wednesday morning has agreed to expand operations in Gaza, which will likely include a significant expansion of the buffer zone in the north…
Report:Environmental impact of Israeli Assault on Gaza
PENGON is a local environmental organization with several local and foreign experts working under is auspices. As the news focuses on the human suffering of land confiscation, Wall and settlement…
Arab League transfers USD 50 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority
Secretary General of the Arab League Amer Mousa pledged $50 Million US dollars to the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority during a joint press conference in Cairo Tuesday with Nabil Shaath, aide…
Army invades, arrests three residents from Nablus
Israeli forces have arrested three residents from the West Bank city of Nablus in a pre-dawn invasion to the city Wednesday. Fadi Zied, 22, his brother Al’a, 18, and their…
Army invades Jenin and its refugee camp
Troops invaded the West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp Wednesday. Troops stormed the streets and tried to provoke the local youth to throw stones though they did…
Some World Response:Switzerland, Amnesty, Physicians Condemn Israeli War Crimes
Switzerland said Monday that Israel has been violating international law in its Gaza offensive by heavy destruction and endangering civilians in acts of collective punishment that are banned under the…
Army shoots child in mouth in Gaza
An 11-year-old Palestinian boy was critically injured on Wednesday after being shot by Israeli army tanks in the north Gaza area. The boy was transferred to a nearby hospital after…
Army invades Qalqilia and arrests several residents
Israeli army troops invaded the West Bank city of Qalqilia and arrested several residents Wednesday at dawn. Saher Abu Assap, Yassen Yassen and his brother Talal Yassen, were arrested when…
Hamas MPs hide, Israel fails to kidnap three in Ramallah
A large Israeli force, backed by at least 40 military vehicles, invaded the West Bank city of Ramallah and the nearby city of Al-Biereh after midnight in a failed attempt…
Israeli Army bombs, school, university and Ministry of Interior in Gaza
Israeli war planes shelled Dar Al Arkam School in the center of Gaza city Wednesday at dawn. The school was hit with two missiles that completely destroying the building along…
Army invades Beit Sahour and arrests Niveen Douka, 22, after searching her family home
The Israeli army invaded the town of Beit Sahour, east of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, before dawn Wednesday and arrested Niveen Douka, 22. Seven army jeeps invaded the…