Size of Sharon’s new party at the Knesset near Labor
The new party of the Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, which he called (Kadima), has so far attracted 14 members of the Knesset from the Likud, in addition to one…
Salem military court sentences six detainees
Salem Israeli military court extended, on Sunday, the remand of seven detainees, and sentenced six other detainees. The six detainees, who received extended remand, were identified by the Palestinian…
Ofer military court sentences six detainees
The Jenin office of the Palestinian Prisoners Society, reported on Sunday that Ofer Israeli military court sentenced six detainees to administrative detention. The office stated that the court sentenced…
Hamas names three candidates for parliamentary elections
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance movement, Hamas, declared on Sunday, that it named three candidates for the upcoming Legislative Elections, slated to take place on January, 25, 2006. The movements said…
Bethlehem passport launched to protect city from wall
Carol Sansour, office director of Open Bethlehem, which launched the Bethlehem passport project says this document is an honorary document that will be granted to friends of Bethlehem and…
Anti-Sharon graffiti found near Jerusalem
The Israeli police in Jerusalem report on Sunday that anti-Sharon graffiti was found sprayed in Ramat Beit Shemesh, near Jerusalem. The graffiti reads “Sharon is Nazi”, and “Sharon will…
Settlers cut down 200 Olive trees in Salem village, near Nablus
An extremist settlers group cut down, on Sunday, more than 200 olive trees which belong to Palestinian farmers from Salem village, near the West Bank city of Nablus. Villagers told…
Israel Police accuse Jenin man of misusing charity funds
Israeli Public Security Service, (Shin Bet) and police forces arrested a Palestinian man from the West Bank city of Jenin on suspicion that he misused charity money, Israeli newspaper Haaretz…
Female detainees in Telmond complain of bad conditions
Palestinian female detainees in Telmond detention facility complained of bad living conditions and violations carried out by the Israeli soldiers in Telmond detention facility. The detainees appealed the international humanitarian…
On its first operating day: Rafah Terminal receives hundreds of Gazans
As hundreds of Palestinian residents waited at the Rafah Crossing, on Saturday, dozens packed the first bus, as the terminal was opened for business one day after a formal opening…
Settlers attack a resident from Artas s village
Israeli settlers form the settlement of Gilo, near Beit Jala, attacked on Saturday morning one resident form the village of Artas s near the West Bank city of Bethlehem. …
Israeli troops attack a voting station Bethlehem
The Israeli army attacked, on Friday at night, voting station in Aida refugee camp in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. Soldiers fired tear gas at residents standing in…
Israeli troops attacks a voting station Bethlehem
The Israeli army attacked, on Friday at night, voting station in Aida refugee camp in the West Bank city of Bethlehem . Soldiers fired tear gas at residents…
Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron closed, two residents arrested
A source at the Islamic Endowment [Waqf] Department in Hebron reported that it received a military order from the Israeli army, on Friday evening, ordering the department to close the…
UNRWA plans to construct 600 new homes for refugees
Karen Abu Zayd, UNRWA head reported that the UNRWA intends to construct 600 new houses for Palestinian refugees in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Abu…
Soldiers close the Ibrihimi Mosque for Jewish feasts
The Maan News Agency reported that Israeli soldiers closed the Ibrihimi Mosque in Hebron on Friday, citing upcoming Jewish feasts, for two days. Military representatives informed local officials in…
Hamas demands international guarantees for any future agreement
Sheikh Yasser Mansour, one of the prominent political leaders of Hamas movement, demanded international guarantees of Israeli commitments before talking about an agreement or a future truce. He added that…
Israel: `“Political considerations are preventing the evacuation of illegal outposts`
Israel officially announced that there are “political considerations”, including the upcoming elections, which are barring the evacuation of illegal settlement outposts in the West Bank, including outposts installed on lands…
Israel: `“Political considerations are preventing the evacuation of illegal outposts`
Israel officially announced that there are “political considerations”, including the upcoming elections, which are barring the evacuation of illegal settlement outposts in the West Bank, including outposts installed on lands…
Jailed Fateh leader, Barghouthi, wins Fateh primaries in Ramallah
Marwan Barghouthi, the jailed legislator and Fateh leader, won Fateh primaries in Ramallah region with 96 percent of votes, and will most likely win top spot on Fateh list ahead…
Extremist Jews attack eight Arab residents in Shfa-Amr, eight injured
Eight Arab residents of Israeli were injured, on Friday evening, after an extremist Jewish group attacked a bus driving back to Shfa-Amr from Jerusalem. The bus was filled with Arab…
Soldiers attack a peaceful procession against the Wall in Aboud, eight injured
Hanna Khoury, member of the Popular Committee Against the Wall in Aboud, near Ramallah, reported on Friday that eight residents were injured; one Israeli peace activist was detained after Israeli…
Bil’in weekly protest marks the day of the Partitioning of Palestine
Residents, Israeli and international peace activists conducted their weekly protest in Bil’in, North West of Ramallah and marked the day of the partitioning of Palestine in 1947. The protestors carried…
Israeli source: `“Orthodox teen stabbed in east Jerusalem`
An Israeli medical source at the Magen David Admom reported on Friday evening, that a Jewish ultra-Orthodox teen was stabbed in east Jerusalem apparently by two Arab residents. The source…
This Week in Palestine, November Week 3
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Soldiers arrest Al Quds Brigades leader and his assistant in Jenin
At dawn on Thursday, Israeli soldiers arrested Firas Abu Al-Rub – leader of the Al Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad – during a special military operation…
Israel to return bodies of three Hezbollah fighters killed on Monday
Israel announced on Thursday evening that it would agree to Lebanon’s request and return the bodies of three Hezbollah fighters who were killed by the Israeli army on Monday. The…
U.K report slams Israel for illegal settlement construction in Jerusalem
The Consulate of the United Kingdom in Israel, complied a report, in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, slamming Israel for its settlement constructions in east Jerusalem, and accusing Israel of…
Two children arrested east of Tubas
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Thursday afternoon, two children at the Taiasser checkpoint, east of the West Bank city of Tubas. Akrama Abu Mihassen and Saheh Sawafta, both 14 years…
Israeli army arrests six residents in the West Bank.
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Friday at dawn, six Palestinian residents from several cities in the West Bank. Four were arrested in the West Bank city of Nablus during an invasion…
Rafah Terminal to be officially opened
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will officially announce the opening of the Gaza-Egypt border terminal during a ceremony on Friday; the ceremony will be attended by dozens of Palestinian officials and…
Gunmen fire near Abbas’s home in Gaza
A Palestinian security source in Gaza reported that unknown gunmen fired, on Friday evening, rounds of live ammunition near the home of the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, in Al Rimal…
Arad: `“Sharon to offer Palestinians independence for security`
Israeli Political strategist Eyal Arad and Ariel Sharon’s top advisor, told the British daily newspaper the Guardian, that Sharon does not intend to implement the principle of land for peace…
Fattah party primaries postponed
Fateh ruling party decided to postpone its first ever primaries scheduled to start Friday saying that the movement not ready to run the poll citing internal dissent and extortion attempts…
Mashal: Hamas not to renew calm
In a telephone conversation with Palestinian detainees in the Negev detention camp Wednesday, Hamas Bureau Chief, Khaled Mashal, affirmed that the movement isn’t inclined towards renewing the present calm declared…
Arad: `“Sharon to offer Palestinians independence for security`
Israeli Political strategist Eyal Arad, also Ariel Sharon’s top advisor, told the British daily newspaper the Guardian that Sharon does not intend to implement the principle of land for peace…
Teachers and students hold classes near a military checkpoint in Hebron
Palestinian schoolteachers in Hebron held their classes in the road, on Wednesday morning, after Israeli soldiers barred them and their students from reaching their schools. The teachers taught their pupils…
Israeli Air Force drop anti-Hezbollah leaflets over Beirut
Israeli online daily Haaretz reported that Israeli Air Force planes dropped thousands of leaflets over the Lebanese capital of Beirut, and its suburbs, denouncing Hezbollah party which is based in…
Army invades Jenin and its refugee camp
The Israeli army invaded on Wednesday the West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp. Troops backed up with 70 military jeeps and 25 troop carriers invaded the city,…
Army arrests two children in Bethlehem
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Wednesday, two children from Al Khader village, south of the West Bank city of Bethlehem. the chidlren were identified as Maher Ghnam, 15, and Mohamed Da’do’,…
Two resident arrested in the West Bank
Allegedly wanted for security reasons, the Israeli army arrested, on Wednesday at dawn, two residents of the West Bank cities of Tulkarem and Hebron. The Israeli radio reported that…
Army breaks into the Medical relief and Custom Control offices in Jenin
In an ongoing invasion to the West Bank city of Jenin the Israeli army invaded an office which belongs to the Medical Relief Committee, and another office which belongs to…
P.A security foils infiltration of Bethlehem by Special Forces
While the Palestinian police and security forces were conducting their campaign to locate illegal vehicles in Bethlehem, Israeli Special Forces attempted to infiltrate the city and were caught by a…
Shalom announces candidacy for Likud chairmanship
Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom declared, on Tuesday, that he would compete for the Likud chairmanship and for Prime Minister, Israeli online daily Haaretz reported. Shalom said at a press…
Israeli war-jets shell targets in south Lebanon
Israeli war-jets shelled, Tuesday afternoon, several targets in Al Adeesa town, in the south of Lebanon. The shelling came only a few hours after the Israeli Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz,…
Four Hezbollah fighters killed, 11 soldiers injured in Mount Dov area`
Eleven Israeli soldiers were reportedly injured, and four fighters were killed, on Monday afternoon, during a gun battle between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli soldiers in Mount Dov area. Israeli artillery…
Israel to build 310 lots to Maleeh Adumim Settlement
Yitzhak Herzog, the outgoing Israeli Housing Minister, and Labor party member, approved the construction of 310 housing units, in large settlement blocs in the West Bank. This decision was…
Resident of Tammoun, sentenced to two life terms
Salem Israeli military court sentenced, on Monday, residents Ahmad Besharat 30, form Tammoun village, north of the West Bank, to two life terms. Besharat was arrested mid 2003, and was…
Israeli police installs checkpoint east of Tubas
The Israeli police installed, on Monday, several roadblocks, on the main eastern road between the West Bank city of Tubas and it surrounding villages. The police stooped dozens of vehicles,…
14 Likud Mk’s join Sharon
14 Likud members of Knesset joined Sharon, on Monday evening, and became members of his new party which he called “The National Responsibility”. Israeli political analysts said that he managed…
Palestinian detainees in Shatta facing harsh conditions
The Prisoners Supporters Society reported, on Monday, that the Palestinian detainees in Shatta detention facility are facing bad conditions, lack medical attention and treatment, in addition to harsh treatment they…
Sharon meets Katsav, informs him he intends to dissolve Knesset
Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, met on Monday morning, with the Israeli President Moshe Katsav and informed the he intends to dissolve the Knesset. Katsav told Sharon that the elections…
Security officer arrested in Jenin
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Sunday evening, one Palestinian security officer, after invading the city. Eyewitnesses told the Palestinian News Agency, WAFA, that soldiers accompanied by military jeeps and tanks thrust…
Youth arrested near Ramallah
A local source in Ramallah reported on Sunday, that soldiers invaded al Birereh town, and arrested on resident. Several homes were searched, damage was reported.
Seven youth arrested in Bethlehem
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Sunday, seven teenagers in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. Palestinian Security sources reported that Israeli soldiers backed by tanks and armored vehicles swept into Al…
Army invades Hebron, arrest three
Israeli troops invaded, on Sunday, the west Bank city of Hebron, and arrested three residents. A local source in the city reported that soldiers broke into dozens of homes…
Palestinian police kills a resident after attacking a police station in Khan Younis
One Palestinian resident was killed, another injured, after a family attacked a police station in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. A Palestinian police source…
Army fires at a protest against the Wall near Jerusalem
Sunday morning, Israeli soldiers fired at dozens of residents who were peacefully protesting against the construction of the Separation Wall in Sawahra area in the southeast of Jerusalem. Soldiers fired…
Perez: `“Jerusalem will remained unified`
Head of the Labor Party Amir Peretz said on Sunday during a party meeting that he apposes the Right of Return of the Palestinian Refugees into Israel, and apposes any…
Soldiers invade Jenin
Israeli soldiers renewed their military attack against Jenin city and carried out search and arrests’ campaigns in the north area of West Bank, the Palestinian International Press Center (IPC) Reported.…
Peres vows future cooperation with Sharon
As the speculation that the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon intends to split from the Likud party, which he headed for six years, he told the Israeli Vice Premier Shimon…
Sharon tells Peres cooperation between the two parties will continues
In what was described as the “apparently final unity government meeting”, Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, told the Vice Premier. Shimon Peres, that he will not “allow him to be…
University student arrested near Tubas
Israeli soldiers arrested a resident from Tammoun village, south east of the West Bank city of Tubas. Troops installed a potable checkpoint in Al Sayrafi area, on the main road…
Several residents arrested in the West Bank
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Saturday morning, several Palestinian residents in the West Bank, and installed a number of roadblocks barring the residents from leaving their areas. Earlier on Saturday…
Several residents arrested in the West Bank
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Saturday morning, several Palestinian residents in the West Bank, and installed a number of roadblocks barring the residents from leaving their areas. Earlier on Saturday…
Abbas to visit the Vatican
A Palestinian source reported, on Saturday afternoon, that the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas [Abu Mazin], received an official invitation to visit the Vatican, and meet Pope Benedict XVI. The source…
Palestinian youth arrested in Jenin
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Saturday morning, a Palestinian youth at a military checkpoint, near the West Bank city of Jenin. Soldiers at the checkpoint arrested the 17-year-old male, after claiming…
Two injured in Hebron, Ramallah
A Palestinian resident was shot and injured, on Friday evening, by Israeli soldiers near the West Bank city of Hebron; soldiers claim that he carried a suspicious object. Earlier on…
Erez Crossing reopened
A Palestinian security source reported, on Friday evening, that Israeli soldiers reopened the (Beit Hanoun) Erez Crossing after closing it on Thursday until further notice.  Israeli security officials claimed…
Aboud village near Ramallah conducts it first protest against the Wall
Israeli soldiers fired gas bombs at dozens of residents who protested against the Separation Wall, in Aboud village, North West of Ramallah, in the West Bank, several residents suffocated after…
Two injured in Hebron, Ramallah
A Palestinian resident was shot and injured, on Friday evening, by Israeli soldiers near the West Bank city of Hebron; soldiers claim that he carried a suspicious object. Earlier on…
Two injured in Hebron, Ramallah
A Palestinian resident was shot and injured, on Friday evening, by Israeli soldiers near the West Bank city of Hebron; soldiers claim that he carried a suspicious object. Earlier on…
This Week in Palestine, November Week 2
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Bil’in celebrates Independence Day, protests against the Wall
Bil’in residents, international and Israeli peace activists celebrated the “Palestinian Independence Day” by carrying small balloons which carried the colors of the Palestinian flag, and carried two symbolic Styrofoam walls, representing…
Israeli Police Arrest Vanunu, claim he violated parole terms
Israeli sources reported that the Israeli Nuclear Whistleblower Mordehcai Vanunu was arrested on a Jerusalem Checkpoint. According to Israeli security source, Vanunu was riding a bus on his way to…
Poll: `“Sharon in a new party can achieve 28 seats at the Knesset`
A survey commissioned by the Israeli Newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, revealed that if the elections are held now in Israel, Sharon can collect 28 seats at the Knesset if he form…
Soldiers abduct a child after injuring him east of Ramallah
Israeli soldiers fired at a Palestinian child, on Friday afternoon, in Silwad town, east of Ramallah, and abducted him.  A local source in the town reported that the child…
Troops invade Aida refugee camp
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Friday, Aida refugee camp, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.  A local source in the camp reported that soldiers invaded the camp from its…
Resident injured east of Gaza
An unidentified resident was shot and injured, on Friday afternoon, by Israeli military fire east of Gaza.  Dr. Moawiya Hassanen, head of the Emergency Unit at the Palestinian Ministry…
NCLD: `“Israel is isolating Jerusalem`
The National Office for Land Defense based in the West Bank city of Nablus, warned that Israel is attempting to isolate Jerusalem from its surrounding Palestinian areas by announcing the…
Two university lecturers receive extended remand
An Israeli military court extended, on Friday, the remand of two lectures at Al Najah National University in Nablus, for additional 15 days, in order to file charges against them.…
Army closes Erez Crossing until further notice
Israeli soldiers closed, on Friday morning, the Erez crossing, north of the Gaza Strip, until further notice.  A source at the Palestinian Ministry of Interior and National Security reported…
Two brothers arrested in Ramallah
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Friday morning, Um Al Sharayet area, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, and arrested two brothers.  The Palestinian News Agency, WAFA, reported that soldiers…
Three arrested in Allar
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Friday morning, three Palestinian residents in Allar village, north of the West Bank city of Tulkarem.  A local source in the village reported that soldiers…
Israeli Prosecution demands High Court to reconsider Human Shield Ban
The Israeli General Prosecution filed an official request to the Israeli High Court to reconsider a decision it issued on October 6, 2005 barring the army from using the Palestinian…
Palestinian factions deny sending children to checkpoints
Palestinian leaders and activists denied any involvement of their factions and armed wings in sending children and young boys to military checkpoints with explosives, namely Huwwara south of Nablus. A…
Tenders for West Bank settlements expansion issued
Israel issued, on Thursday, building tenders for settlement constructions in the West Bank, directly violating the Road Map Plan for peace in the Middle East. Israeli online daily Haaretz reported…
Two P.A officers moderately injured by gunmen
Two Palestinian policemen where shot and injured, on Thursday night, after exchanging fire with fighter of Al Aqsa martyrs Brigades, the military wing of Fateh movement, in the West Bank…
Resident arrested in Deir Al Ghsoun
Israeli soldiers installed, on Thursday morning, a military checkpoint at the entrance of   Deir Al Ghsoun village, north of the West Bank city of Tulkarem.  Troops searched dozens of…
Army seals off Jenin, Tammoun and Tubas
Israeli soldiers sealed off, on Thursday, the West Bank cities of Jenin, Tubas and the village of Tammoun.  Troops sealed off the southern entrance of Jenin, the northern entrance…
Army arrests two residents, occupies a roof in Hebron
The Israeli army broke into the house Hussein Al Batash, in the old city of Hebron, and occupied the rooftop using it as a monitoring tower.  Also troops invaded…
NIC: `“6 killed, 18 injured, and 89 arrested in one week`
The Palestinian National Information Center reported, on Thursday, that Israeli soldiers killed six Palestinians, shot injured 18, arrested 89 and carried 639 violations during the period between November 8 and…
Two residents assassinated in Jenin
Under-cover units of the Israeli army, assassinated on Thursday, two Palestinian residents from Al Yamoun village, near the West Bank city of Jenin, after ambushing them at the Haifa-Jenin road, while they were…
PPS: `“40 residents arrested in Hebron since the beginning of November`
The Hebron office of the Palestinian Prisoners Society reported, on Thursday, that Israeli soldiers arrested 40 residents in the West Bank city of Hebron since the beginning of November. The…
Graffiti against Sharon found at Knesset inner Walls
Diatribe graffiti against Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, were found at the Knesset last week, Israeli Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivilin told reporters on Thursday. Rivilin said the findings were handed…
Army invades the West Bank city of Jenin
The Israeli army invaded, on Thursday at dawn, the West Bank city of Jenin, and searched several houses. at least 20 armored vehicles invaded the city; soldiers conducted wide scale…
Two Hamas members face murder charges in Israeli Court
Two members of Hamas, who were charged of involvement in the death of the Israeli citizen, Sasson Nuriel, were indicted by an Israeli court, on Thursday, of murder charges. “Muhammad…
Police receive `“evacuation bonus` with trip overseas
Senior Israeli police officers, who took part of the evacuation of settlements in the Gaza Strip, and four settlements in northern West Bank, have been rewarded with trips abroad, Israeli…
Israeli army officer injured in Hebron
An Israeli army officer was injured late on Wednesday at night, near Beit Omaer, village in the West Bank city of Hebron, while driving on the Hebron- Bethlehem road. The…
Army arrests two children in Tulkarem
The Israeli army invaded the West Bank city of Tulkarem, on Thursday morning, and arrested two children. Ahmad AL Atian, 16, and his brother Mohamed, 14, were arrested after soldiers…