The Israeli Colonization activities in the Palestinian Territories during the 1st quarter of 2006 (January – March) / 2006

The Israeli Colonization activities in the Palestinian Territories during the 1st quarter of 2006 (January – March) / 2006

 

This report highlights the chronology of events concerning the Israeli Colonizing Activities in the West Bank, Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip that occurred during the months of January to March 2006. It describes and evaluates events and their effects on the Palestinian communities. See Map 1  


Map 1: The distribution of areas controlled by Israelis and partially controlled
by Palestinians in the West Bank

  

 Chronology of events in the West Bank during the month of January – 2006 

The Israeli violations in Jerusalem District during the month of January – 2006 

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

4-Jan-2006

D_ Demolishing the house of Halema Abu Reziq.

'Ein Al Luza in Silwan neighborhood

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

4-Jan-2006

O_ Closing six Gas Stations.

Hizma village north of Jerusalem city

The Israeli Ministry of Infrastructure

4-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of two-storey under construction house of Osama Abu Khalaf.

Beit Hanina neighborhood

Jerusalem Municipality

4-Jan-2006

O_ The four-storey building (1200m�?�²) of Muhammad Mahmoud Al 'Amas is threatened of demolition.

Al 'Aqaba neighborhood in Sur Bahir

Jerusalem Municipality

12-Jan-2006

P_ Plans to construct three parts of a temporary fence.

Beir Nabala neighborhood, Shu'fat refugee camp north and Ash Sheikh Sa'ed neighborhood south

The Israeli Minister of Defense Shaul Mofaz

17-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of three housesowned byZakaria Muhammad Hagages (120 m�?�²) and Ahmad 'Abed El Raziq (60 m�?�²).

Beit Hanina, Silwan and Jabal Al Mukabbir

The Israeli bulldozers

18-Jan-2006

P_ Plans to construct eight new railways in Jerusalem district where the first one will connect the Israeli settlements to the north of Jerusalem (Pisgat Zeev & Neve Yacouv) with settlements west of Jerusalem, penetrating through Shu'fatvillage.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem Municipality and the Israeli Ministry of Transportation  

23-Jan-2006

O_ Surveying the 70 m�?�² of Hamam El 'Ein well owned by the Islamic Waqf.

Al Wad Street opposite to Al Buraq entrance in the old city of Jerusalem

The Israeli surveyors

29-Jan-2006

C_ Constructing of new parts of the Segregation Wall.

Al Barid outskirt north of Jerusalem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

31-Jan-2006

O_ Charging  resident Hussein 'Ezat Al Kaswani a penalty of NIS 50,000 under the pretext of not having building permits for his two- storey house.

Beit Hanina neighborhood

Jerusalem Municipality

 

The Israeli violations in Tubas District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

1-Jan-2006

O_ Forcing Palestinian residents to evacuate their places under the pretext of not having identities proving their residency in the northern valleys.

'Ein El Bayda village in the northern valleys

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

1-Jan-2006

O_ Hindering Palestinian landowners from cultivating their agricultural lands.

Sahl Samra east of Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

2-Jan-2006

C_ Expansion activities are taking place on 80 dunums of lands in the eastern part of Kfar Sal'et outpost.

Near 'Ein El Bayda village east of Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

8-Jan-2006

O_ Forcing Palestinian residents to evacuate their places.

Wadi El Maleh area east of Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

30-Jan-2006

C_ Expansion activities are taking place in the settlements of Mechola and Sali't.

Near 'Ein El Bayda village in the northern valleys

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Tulkarem District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

1-Jan-2006

O_ Taking over a store owned by Sameih Mer'i and turned it into military post.

'Ezbat Shufa in Tulkarm city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

2-Jan-2006

O_Closing the road to Izbat Abu Kheish east of Tulkarm and used by Wadi Ash Sha'eer residents. The resumption of closing Al Kafriyat checkpoint, Jubara tunnel and Enav junction, paralyzing the Palestinian movement in the area.

Tulkarm district

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Ramallah District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

9-Jan-2006

U_ Uprooting of Olive and Almond trees owned by Ribhy Hussein Ghafry.

Sinjel village

The Israeli settlers

9-Jan-2006

O_ Sitting fire into vast areas of agricultural lands.

Al Rafid, Al Mu'azbat and Abu El 'Oun areas

The Israeli settlers

 

The Israeli violations in Bethlehem District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

4-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of the two-storey house (150 m�?�²) of Salem Abu Reziq

'Ein Juweza neighborhood in Al Walajeh village west of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

16-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition a house

Bilal Bin Rabah area in Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

17-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of 120 m�?�² house along with two Sheep barracks owned by Ayman 'Alan Al Wahsh, 'Atif and Diab 'Ali Suman

Al Fordais village southeast of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

17-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of the house of Amena Daoud Khamis along with an agricultural house of 120 m�?�² area owned by Mariam 'Ali Al Wahsh.

Job El Deeb village southeast Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

31-Jan-2006

S_ Razing about two dunums land area planted with Vine trees alongside bypass road # 60 and owned by Muhammad Salem Issa.

Near Al Khader village south of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

31-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of two Palestinian housesofMahmoud Ahmad Al A'raj (140 m�?�²) and Munther Hamad Al Mughraby (100 m�?�²).

'Ein Juweza neighborhood in Al Walajeh village northwest of Bethlehem city.

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Nablus District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

4-Jan-2006

S_ Military order # (T/199/05) to take over 3000 dunums of lands.

'Aqraba town south of Nablus city

The Israeli Chief commander Ya'er Neve

17-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of the house of Ayman Ahmad 'Iwas.

Al Luban Al Sharqiya village south of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

17-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of the house of Mahmoud Musa Mahmoud.

Qaryout village south of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

29-Jan-2006

C_ Construction of two meters high wall blocks.

Huwwara checkpoint in the southern entrance of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Hebron District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

2-Jan-2006

U_ Uprooting more than 400 Olive trees owned by: inheritants of Taha & Yousef Muhammad Ihshesh,  inheritants of Mahmoud Muhammad Ihshesh, inheritants of Sa'ed & 'Abed El Qader 'Abed El Jawad Abu Samra, inheritants of Khalil Hamd Allah Abu 'Eid & Ahmad Muhammad Abu 'Eid, inheritants of Issa & Musa Iqtet with the families of Al Herebat and Al Nashawiya.

Al Sikka village

The Israeli bulldozers

2-Jan-2006

E_ Excavation activities are taking place near Al Aqtab Mosque.

Old city of Hebron

The Israeli settlers

4-Jan-2006

O- Seizing 13 commercial stores belonging to Palestinians.

The old city of Hebron

The Israeli settlers

5-Jan-2006

D- Demolition of 120 m2 house and a cistern owned by Musa Mohammed Atiya.

Ad Dirat area

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

7-Jan-2006

O_ Taking over the houses of Ahmad Al Khateb (Two- storey house), Mahmoud Ahmad Omar, Ayoub Is'efan Al Tarayra and Zeidan Al Badarin turning them into military barracks.

Yatta, Bani Ni'am and Dura towns south and east of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

7-Jan-2006

C_ Construction of several numbers of caravans on lands owned by Taysser 'Abed El Shakour Jaber and Musa 'Abed El Min'm Jaber.

Al Boura area east of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

7-Jan-2006

U- Uprooting of 120 Olive trees owned by Ahamd Mahmud Al 'Imur.

Yatta

The Israeli settlers of Maon

14-Jan-2006

S_ Hedging of 150 dunums of lands owned by Kayed Shaker Al Sewaity

West of Dura town

The Israeli settlers of Metzpe Lakesh

14-Jan-2006

O_ Reconstruction of an outpost after being dismantled two weeks ago.

Southeast of Bani N'aim town

The Israeli settlers of Bani Haver

15-Jan-2006

O_ Sitting fire into at least 4 commercial stores owned by Hebron Municipality.

Old city of Hebron

The Israeli settlers

15-Jan-2006

O_ Sitting fire into 6 commercial stores and Palestinian house.

Old city of Hebron

The Israeli settlers of Beit Romano

16-Jan-2006

O- Taking over the house of Ahmad Al Masri and turning it into a military post.

As Sira village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

17-Jan-2006

O- Taking over the house of Idris Mustafa Sultan and turning it into a military post.

Tel Arumaida

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

20-Jan-2006

S_ Razing more than 5 dunums of lands at favor of expanding 'Tel Firsa' military base.

Yatta town

The Israeli bulldozers

21-Jan-2006

O- Taking over three houses owned by Abdul Rahman Al Halis, Mohammed Hussein Ashawabka and Majid Salim Al Awawda, and turning them into military barracks.

Yatta and Dura

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

29-Jan-2006

S+R+C_ Razing of 150 dunums of lands planted with Olive trees owned by Muhammad Ahmad Isma'il Al Shawamreh; the IOF also erected a road and supplied the lands of Omar and Al Shawamreh families with an electricity network.

Beit Al Rewish village southwest of Hebron city

The Israeli bulldozers

 

29-Jan-2006

O- Taking over the house of Omer Ahmad Al Ja'bari and turning it into a military post.

Bei Einun junction

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

30-Jan-2006

O_ Taking over the house of Ayoub Abu Hamdiya and turning it into military post.

Abu Senaneh neighborhood south of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

31-Jan-2006

O_ Taking over several numbers of Palestinian houses and turning them into military posts. Among the owners, the following were known: Muhammad Al Huroub, Kawthar Al 'Awawdeh, Muhammad Suleiman Yunis Abu 'Alan, Ibrahim Suleiman 'Ayesh Shahen, Akram Khaled Abu 'Alan, Muhammad Hasan Shahen and Ahmad Muhammad Shahen

Dura, Adh Dhahiriya and Bani N'aim towns southeast of Hebron district

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Jericho District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

3-Jan-2006

O_ Military warnings to close the commercial stores for eight days. Among owners, the following were known: Naser 'Atta Shehada Rumanin, Rami Naser 'Atta Rumanin, Jum'a Ahmad Suleiman Frejat, Fayez Ahmad Salem M'ale, Mazen Ahmad Ibrahim Fregat, Hussein Muhammad Hasan Ma'ayda, Fahed Muhammad Hussein 'Ateyat, Faysal Hussein Salameh Najoum, Subhi 'Abed El Karim Sa'd Najoum,  Yasser 'Abed El Rahman Sa'd Najoum, Salah 'Abed El Rahman 'Abed Allah Frejat, Ibrahim Ahmad I'shebat, 'Emad Suleiman Muhammad 'Ateyat and Osama Mefleh Rashed Sawafteh

Al 'Auja village north of Jericho governorate

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Salfit District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

17-Jan-2006

S_ Military order to confiscate 23 dunums of lands to construct military watch point.

Khirbet Dar Hamad in Burqin village in Salfit governorate

The Israeli authorities

 

The Israeli violations in Jenin District during the month of January – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

4-Jan-2006

O_ Taking over 20 Palestinian houses and turning them into military posts. Among the owners, the following were known:  Raja Abu El Hayga, Muhammad Al 'Ayasa, Naser Abu Ni'ma, Jamal Abu El Hayga, 'Abed El Salam Abu El Hayga, Muhammad Al 'Umary, Ghasan Al Sa'dy, Muhammad and Ahmad Abu El Hayga.

Jenin Camp

The Israeli authorities

12-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of two- storey residential building along with commercial stores.

Jenin city north of the West Bank

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

15-Jan-2006

O_ Taking over some Palestinian houses and residential buildings, turning them into military posts.

Al Zahra and Al Suha neighborhoods in Jenin city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

17-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition orders against two Palestinian houses and two barracks.

Tura Al Gharbiya

The Israeli authorities

20-Jan-2006

D_ Demolition of four Palestinian houses owned by Subhi Muhammad Khatib (150 m�?�²), Jihad Wasfi Khatib, Ahmad Tawfiq Jabarin and Omar So'oud Jabarin (Two- storey house).

Al Tayba and Daher El Maleh areas

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 Chronology of events in the West Bank during the month of February – 2006 

The Israeli violations in Jerusalem District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

2-Feb-2006

O_ Charging resident Omar Abu Diab NIS 50,000 as a penalty for not having building permit.

Jerusalem city

Jerusalem Court

8-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of a three-storey residential building of Al Joulany family

Beit Hanina neighborhood in Jerusalem

The Israeli authority

8-Feb-2006

S_ Military order to confiscate 129 dunums of lands.

Beit Hanina

The Israeli authority

9-Feb-2006

E_ erection of a tunnel near Fhedat.  neighborhood

East of 'Anata town

The Israeli bulldozers

10-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of a four-storey residential building (780 m�?�²) owned by Ibrahim Isaac Abu Khdair.

Beit Hanina city

The Israeli bulldozers

15-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of  the 200 mÃ??Ã?² house of Farid Muhammad Sami Abu Al Dab'at.

Al Sawahira Al Sharqiya village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

15-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of the 65 m�?�² house of Nasim Siyam.

Al Farouq neighborhood in Jabal Al Mukabbir

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

22-Feb-2006

S_ Military order number (T/27/06) to take over 41,3 dunums of lands

Beit Hanina and Beir Nabala

The Israeli Chief Commander Yaer Naveh

23-Feb-2006

O_ Surveying the families of Idres, Al 'Abasy and Al Reshiq in Al Barid outskirt, mainly in Balut neighborhood

North of Jerusalem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

27-Feb-2006

E_ Opening of a new passage in the Segregation Wall to Palestinians holding special permits.

Al Z'ayem village around Jerusalem.

The Israeli authorities

 

 

The Israeli violations in Tubas District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

1-Feb-2006

O_ Planting Olive trees in a pre-confiscated lands.

Wadi El Maleh area east of Tubas city

An Israeli settler from Rotem settlement

4-Feb-2006

D_ Destruction of agricultural lands cultivated with field crops.

Bardala village in the northern valleys

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

5-Feb-2006

O_ The house of 'Abed El Rahem Hussein Bisharatis threatened of demolition.

East of Tamun town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

6-Feb-2006

 

S- Damaging of 20 dunums of herbal plants owned by 'Iqab Hasan Rabay'ia and Abdul Rahim Basharat.   

Al Hadidiya, Al Buqi'a village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

7-Feb-2006

 

E_ Expansion activities are taking place in Kfar Sali't and Mehola settlements.

Near 'Ein El Bayda village northeast of Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

8-Feb-2006

 

D_ Demolition of a Palestinian house and three barracks. Among the owners, the following were known: 'Aref 'Abed El Wali Bani Odeh, Saqer Bani Odeh and 'Abed El Rahem Bisharat.

Al 'Atuf village east of Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

8-Feb-2006

 

D- Attacking green houses and irrigated ground crops (mainly beans) and destroying one green house owned by Ayman Barham.

'Ein Al Bayda

Israeli settlers of Mehola

14-Feb-2006

 

O- Transferring and settling of 20 families of Israeli soldiers in mobile homes recently provided to the settlement of Sal'it over 50 dunums of lands belonging to Palestinians.

'Ein Al Bayda village in the northern Jordan valley

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

19-Feb-2006

 

O_ Surveying vast areas of lands.

Khirbet Ibziq north of Tubas city

The Israeli forces accompanied by the Israeli surveyor's

22-Feb-2006

 

O_ Announcing bypass road # 90 as a closed military road.

Northern Valleys

The Israeli authorities

23-Feb-2006

 

S+R_ Razing of Palestinian lands and erection of roads.

East of Salit settlement in the Northern Valleys

The Israeli bulldozers

23-Feb-2006

 

S_ Razing vast areas of mountainous lands.

Shwa'er area near the Jordan Valley east of Tubs

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

23-Feb-2006

 

D_ Destruction of more than 16 agricultural stalls.

Northern Valleys east of Tubas

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 

The Israeli violations in Tulkarem District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

20-Feb-2006

O_ Hindering Palestinian landowners from accessing their agricultural lands behind the Segregation Wall path. Among the owners, Ihsan Mahmoud was known.

Al Ras village south of Tulkarm

The Israeli authorities

  The Israeli violations in Ramallah District during the month of February – 2006 

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

8-Feb-2006

D_ the Demolition of five Palestinian houses belonging to  which belong to 'Abed El 'Azez Qadeh, Mustafa Muhammad Qadeh, Najeh 'Ali Qadeh, Muhammad Fakhry and Mahmoud Yunis

Shuqba village northwest of Ramallah city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

8-Feb-2006

O_ The house of Ahmad 'Abed El Hamidis threatened of demolition

Shuqba village northwest of Ramallah city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

25-Feb-2006

U_ Uprooting of 500 fruitful trees.

Beit Sira village southwest of Ramallah city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 

The Israeli violations in Bethlehem District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

1-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of two Palestinian houses owned by Nidal and Khadr Dar'awy (150 & 120 m�?�² respectively).

Al Nu'man village to the east of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

5-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of a room in a building owned by Mussallam family.

Bilal Bin Rabah area north of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

5-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of the 100 m�?�² house of Mahmoud Ahmad Isma'il Al A'raj.

'Ein Jwaza neighborhood in Al Walaja village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

6-Feb-2006

S_ Razing of lands around Rachel's Tomb and Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque.

North of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

8-Feb-2006

S+U_ Razing of 110 dunums of lands and uprooting of 500 Olive trees owned by the families of Abu latifa, Hamdan and Abu Mansour.

Northwestern part of Al Jab'a village south of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

16-Feb-2006

O_ The houses of Muhammad Khalil Safi Ta'amreh, Ibrahim Muhammad Khalil Safi Ta'amreh and Khalaf Ahmad Hamad Al Badan are threatened of demolition.

Bethlehem Governorate

The Israeli Civil Administration

21-Feb-2006

S_ Razing of several dunums of agricultural lands planted with Grapes and Olivesand belonging to the families of Hamdan, Masha'leh and Tus.

Al Jab'a village south of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

21-Feb-2006

S_ Razing of about 10 dunums of lands planted with Olives and Almonds which belong to Manasra family

Wad Fukin village west of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

21-Feb-2006

S_ Razing of lands around Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque.

Northern entrance of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

25-Feb-2006

S+U_ Razing of 4 dunums of lands and uprooted of 40 Olive and Almond trees which belong to 'Askar family.

Jenata village to the east of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

25-Feb-2006

O_ Taking over vast areas of lands which belong to 'AwadAllah, Muhammad, Muhammad Hussein and Suleiman Al 'Ummor.

Tequ' town east of Bethlehem Governorate

The Israeli settlers

  

The Israeli violations in Nablus District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

1-Feb-2006

S- Confiscation of 156 dunums of lands for constructing the Wall around the settlement of Shave Shomron. The wall is going to stretch 3 meters high.  

Deir Sharaf, An Naqura and Sabastiya

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

7-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition o Al Ashqar seven- storey residential building

Rafedya neighborhood in Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

9-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of several numbers of agricultural houses of 500 m�?�² area along with a water tank. Among the owners, Najeh Sabty Khatatbeh.

Sha'b El Beer area east of Beit Furik village

The Israeli bulldozers

9-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of several numbers of barracks owned by Wasfi, Muhammad and Ghalab Ibrahim Mayadma.

'Aqruba valley south of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

12-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of an artesian well owned by Mitalk Hussein Al Dera'y and Muhammad Jawad Reziq Al Masri.

Ghur El Far'a area

The Israeli troops

14-Feb-2006

S+D+C_ Confiscation of 300 dunums of lands, demolition of some barracks and construction of a new military watch tower.

'Aqruba town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

14-Feb-2006

O- Setting up two iron gates at the sole entrances of the village confining it into a big prison.

Marda village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

17-Feb-2006

D_ Military warnings to demolish about 50 Palestinian houses located on Nablus- Qalqilyia road. Among the owners, the following were known: Bashir Mofed Hussein Masalha, Yaser Salameh and Nael Salameh.

Al Higa and Al Fandaq villages in Nablus

The Israeli authorities

19-Feb-2006

D_ Partial demolition of the house of Husny Al Hamamy.

Balata refugee camp east of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

20-Feb-2006

E_ Erection of  a path for the Israeli bulldozers and the addition of  5 caravans.

Huwara checkpoint south of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

27-Feb-2006

C_ Construction of  new iron gates with plastic walls at Huwwara checkpoint.

South of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 

The Israeli violations in Hebron District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

1-Feb-2006

   O- Taking over the house of Mohammed Al Hurub, the house of Mohammed Suleiman Younis and the house of Ibrahim Suleiman Shahin  and changed them into military garrisons.        

Dura, Adh Dhahiriya and Bani Na'im

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

2-Feb-2006

O- Taking over the house of Atef Talab Abu Allan and turning it into a military post. 

Adh Dhahiriya.

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

3-Feb-2006

O- Taking over the house of Anwar Mohammed Al Hujuj and turning it into a military post.

Bani Na'im

The Israeli authorities

6-Feb-2006

O- Taking over the house of Ja'far Ayesh Ihmidat and turning it into a military post. 

Bani Na'im

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

7-Feb-2006

U_ Uprooting tens of Olive trees owned by Shawer family.

Gamroura village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

7-Feb-2006

O_ Taking over the house of Munef Qazaz and turning it into military barrackandsurrounding the house of Rateb El Shayeb.

Dura & Adh Dhahiriya towns

The Israeli troops

7-Feb-2006

R_ Erection of a one kilometer long colonial road.

South of As Samu' town

The Israeli authorities

11-Feb-2006

O_ Taking over 6 Palestinian houses, turning them into military posts; among the owners, the following were known: Jamal Salem Al 'Umor (Two-storey house), Shehda 'Eiz El Din Al Manasra, Meharb Id'as Al Manasra, Zahra 'Abed El Hafez Al Manasra, Khames Salem Al Hanajra and Eyad Abu Hanan.

Bani Na'im village east of Hebron city

The Israeli authorities

11-Feb-2006

O_ Taking over the house of Salameh Muhammad Abu I'marnd and turning it into military barrack and causing severe damages to the house of Hussein Al Qazaz.

Hebron Governorate

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

17-Feb-2006

O_ Taking over the two-storey house of Nayef Al Sha'rawy and turning it into military post.

Ibresh village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

21-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of a water well owned by Isma'il Mahmoud Ghayth along with an agricultural barrack owned by Rabeh Al Ragaby.

Jabal Johar neighborhood east of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

21-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of 300 m�?�² house owned by Najeeb Kamal Sadiq Al Ja'bary.

Jabal Al Ja'abreh area east of the city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

22-Feb-2006

U_ Uprooting of tens of Olive trees.

Yatta town south of Hebron city

The Israeli settlers of Susiya

23-Feb-2006

O- Taking over the house of Fayez Mohammed Hussein and the house of Mahmud Shehada Manasra, and turning them into military posts.

Bani Na'im

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

28-Feb-2006

C_ Construction of 80 centimeter of cement fence on some roads.

South of Jabal Al Khalil

The Israeli authorities

 

The Israeli violations in Salfit District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

1-Feb-2006

S+U_ Razing vast areas of lands and uprooting tens of Olive trees.

Hares and Qrawat Bani Hasan villages northwest of Salfit

The Israeli bulldozers

6-Feb-2006

S_ Razing of lands planted with Olive trees.

South of Marda village around Ariel settlement

The Israeli bulldozers

6-Feb-2006

O_ An Israeli decision to turn Ariel collage in Ariel settlement into a university.

Salfit Governorate

The Israeli authorities

22-Feb-2006

O- Setting up two iron gates at the entrances of the two villages isolating them into isolated ghettos.

Marda and Kifl Haris

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

23-Feb-2006

D_ Military warnings to demolish the houses of Muhammad 'Abbas Sura, 'Eid Mahmoud Ibrahim Samara and 'Abed El Min'im 'Abedallah.

Burqin village

The Israeli authorities

  

The Israeli violations in Jenin District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

17-Feb-2006

O_ Taking over the houses of Ahmad Abu El Rab and 'Abbas Kamil, transferring them into military barracks.

Jenin city and camp

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

20-Feb-2006

S- Confiscation of 700 dunums of lands separated behind the Wall.

Tura Al Gharbiya

The Israeli authorities

27-Feb-2006

U+D_ Uprooting of more than 50 Olive trees owned by Rebhy Qabaha and Rateb Qabaha and demolition of two barracks owned by Farhan Mahmoud Qabaha.

Barta'a Ash Sharqiya

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 The Israeli violations in Qalqilyia District during the month of February – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

3-Feb-2006

O_ Hindering Palestinian landowners from accessing their agricultural lands behind the Segregation Wall path. Among the owners, the following were known: Hosny Shehada and Met'eb Ibrahim Saleh.

Qalqiliya Governorate

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

5-Feb-2006

S- Notifying Palestinian landowners of the Israeli intention to confiscate 300 dunums of olive orchards for the construction of the Wall. 

'Azzun, Kafr Laqif & Deir Istiya

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

13-Feb-2006

O_ Closing Qalqilyia-Nablus road and prevented access through it.

Qalqilyia Governorate

The Israeli settlers of Karne Shomron

18-Feb-2006

O- Notifying Palestinian owners of 18 houses located on the main Nablus-Qalqilyia road of the Israeli intention to demolish the houses.

Main Nablus- Qalqilyia road. Click here for related cases

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

22-Feb-2006

S_ Destruction of 7 dunums theme park along with a garden owned by 'Azun Municipality.

Between Jayyus and 'Azzun east of Qalqilyia city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

22-Feb-2006

D_ Demolition of a house and a barracks owned by Hamouda Muhammad Mhesain and Tawfiq Ghaleb Bashir.

Al Fandaq and Jinsafut towns east of Qalqiliya

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 

Chronology of events in the West Bank during the month of March – 2006

 

The Israeli violations in Jerusalem District during the month of March – 2006 

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

2-Mar-2006

D_ Demolition of  100 mÃ??Ã?² house of Ibrahim Muhammad Saleh Al Faqeh.

Kherab Umm Al Lahem village to the northwest of Jerusalem

The Israeli bulldozers

3-Mar-2006

O_ Charging resident Nayfa Rabay'a a penalty of NIS 220,000 for not having building permits.

Sur Baher town

Jerusalem Municipality Court

5-Mar-2006

P_ New plan to build a garden on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus and Mount of Olives on 750 dunums of lands.

Area between Al 'Isawiya and At Tur villages

The Israeli Local Natural Authority

7-Mar-2006

D_ Demolition of Wajeh 'Abed El 'Aziz Dhaher house.

Al Jib town north of Jerusalem city

The Israeli bulldozers

8-Mar-2006

D- Demolition of the house of Amjad Kamel Shehada (260 m2) and a farm owned by Rabah Zayed.

Beit Iksa village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

11-Mar-2006

D_ Decision to demolish the house of Al Haj Amen Al Hosany known as the 'Shepherd Hotel' in order to construct a new Israeli neighborhood which will contain housing units, synagogue and a kinder Garden.

Jerusalem city

Jerusalem Municipality Court

14-Mar-2006

C_ Construction of a police station according to the E1 plan.

Area between Ma'ale Adumim settlement and Jerusalem city

The Israeli governorate

21-Mar-2006

O_ Confiscation of seven diesel tanks which belong to Musa Salameh Mlehat.

Kasarat Al Baja between Al Ram and Jaba'

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

23-Mar-2006

S_ Military orders to confiscate 20 dunums of lands located in Blocks 30541 and 30545

Ras Khamis and Ras Shehada neighborhoods in Shu'fat camp

The Israeli Ministry of Defense

23-Mar-2006

P_ Plan to establish a 'Telepherique' in order to transport people from the modern part of Jerusalem city to the Wailing Wall.

Jerusalem city

Jerusalem Municipality

30-Mar-2006

O_ Taking over the five-storey building of Ibrahim Ghazlan and another two buildings, the first is composed of four floors while the second is composed of three floors.

Silwan neighborhood & At Tur neighborhood

Al 'Ad Israeli organization & the Israeli forces

 

 

The Israeli violations in Tubas District during the month of March – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

4-Mar-2006

O- Blocking the entrance to Bardala village with a military barrier.

Bardala village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

14-Mar-2006

S- Seizing 40 dunums of lands for the expansion of an Israeli settlement.

Northern Ghur areas (Jordan valley) 

The Israeli settlers of  Rotem

20-Mar-2006

D_ The agricultural pool of 'Aref Daraghma is threatened of demolition.

Bardala village in the northern valleys

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

21-Mar-2006

D- Notifying the owner of 150 m3 agricultural pool with the intention to destroy it.     

Tamun village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

23-Mar-2006

C_ Construction of two iron gates which will hinder Palestinian landowners from accessing their lands.

Al Bukay'a Valley east of Tamun town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Tulkarem District during the month of March – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

2-Mar-2006

S_ Destruction of  fruitful Olive trees owned by Sa'ed Hussein Jab'ety and 'Attiya Al Shayeb.

Kafr Al Lubbad and Beit Lid

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

8-Mar-2006

O_ Hindering Palestinian residents from accessing their agricultural lands behind the Wall path.

Kafr Sur south of Tulkarm city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

15-Mar-2006

S_ Taking over a piece of land planted with field crops and owned by Deeb 'Abed Allah Abu Safiya and his brothers.

Khirbet Jubara in Tulkarm

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

25-Mar-2006

S_ Razing vast areas of landsowned by Salim Mahmoud Salem, Jamal Shaker, 'Attiya Shayeb, Faleh ibrahim Saleh, 'Abed Taher Saleh, Yousif 'Aref, 'Abed El Rahem Jum'a, Muhammad Ahmad Othman and 'Abed El Fatah Yousif Rushdy Daredy.

Around Enav settlement from the northeastern part

The Israeli bulldozers

 

The Israeli violations in Ramallah District during the month of March – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

7-Mar-2006

D_ Demolition of a two-storey house of 260 m�?�² area and a farm owned by Amjad Shehada and Rabah Zayed.

Beit Iksa village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Bethlehem District during the month of March – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

6-Mar-2006

D_ Military warnings to demolish 5 houses in order to construct Mazmuria trade passage.

Al Nu'man village. Click here for related cases

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

6-Mar-2006

S_ Confiscating 9 dunums of lands owned by Ghanim, Musalam and Al 'Arja families.

Al Ras area in Beit Jala city. Click here for related cases

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

6-Mar-2006

D_ Military warning to demolish the 150 m�?�² houseowned bySa'ed Khader Abu Sadoud.

'Ein Jwaza area in Al Walaja village west of Bethlehem city.

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

14-Mar-2006

D_ Military warnings to demolish five Palestinian houses owned by 'Abed Muhammad Hmedan, Sami Issa Hmedan, Taleb Muhammad Hmedan and Talal Muhammad Rabi'.

Al Khas village east of Beit Sahour city.

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

15-Mar-2006

S_ Military warnings to confiscate 766 dunums of lands.

The western rural areas of Bethlehem Governorate

The Israeli authorities

22-Mar-2006

D_ Demolition of two Palestinian houses owned by Mustafa Khalil Salem Abu El Teen (100 m²) and Khader Rabah Al A'raj (150 mÃ???Ã??Ã?²).

Al Walaja village northwest of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

26-Mar-2006

S_ Military order number # (T/62/06) to confiscate 80 dunums of landsowned by Na'im Abu Sa'ed and his family.

Wad Ihmad area in Beir Ouna

The Israeli authorities

 

 

The Israeli violations in Nablus District during the month of March – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

1-Mar-2006

P_ An Israeli plan to take over more agricultural Palestinian lands in order to expand the settlement of Sheve Shomron.

Nablus Governorate

The Israeli authority

3-Mar-2006

O- Taking over the house of Daoud Salim Shehadam and turning it into military post. 

Huwwara

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

21-Mar-2006

O- Taking over a residential building comprised of three apartments and owned by Kamel Jubran and another house owned by Mu'in 'Eid Salim and turning them into military posts.

Bita village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

23-Mar-2006

O_ Forcing Palestinian owners of the commercial stores located on the main road of Huwwara town to close their stores.

Huwwara town south of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

30-Mar-2006

E_ Razing areas of lands and adding new caravan.

West of Nablus city

The Israeli settlers of Shave Shomron & the Israeli Forces

30-Mar-2006

E_ Erection of 3 meters deep and 5 meters wide trench.

Ramin valley between Nablus and Tulkarm governorates

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Hebron District during the month of March – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

2-Mar-2006

C_ Construction of several numbers of cement blocks along 32 Kilometers.

From Karm'el settlement east of Yatta town and reaching to Wadi Al Khalil south of Al Samu' town.

The Israeli authorities

8-Mar-2006

O- Taking over the house of Mohammed Jibreel Abu Saleh and turning it into military post.

Karisa

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

8-Mar-2006

O- Closing three iron gates that lead to the areas of Wadi Al Haseen, Wadi An Nasara and Ar Ras near Qiryat Arba' settlement.   

Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

9-Mar-2006

O- Breaking into the house of Musa Abdul Qader Ash Sharaha and Turning it into a military post.

Karisa

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

9-Mar-2006

U_ Destruction of 50 Olive trees owned by Nasr Al Nawaj'a, Muhammad Ahmad Nasr, Muhammad Jaber Al Nawaj'a and Hamad 'Abed El Hamid Al Nawaj'a.

Yatta town south of Hebron city

The Israeli settlers of Susiya

13-Mar-2006

R_ Erection of 800 m long roadwhich will connect Ramat Yashai outpost with Abraham Aveno in the old city of Hebron.

Hebron city. Click here for related cases

The Israeli bulldozers

13-Mar-2006

S_ Razing vast areas of lands planted with Wheat and Barley owned by Fathi Ahmad Al Selaiby, Muhammad, Ahmad, 'Abed Allah and Mahmoud 'Abed Al Hamid Al Selaiby.

Northwest of Beit Ummar

The Israeli settlers of Beit 'Ein

13-Mar-2006

O_ Taking over three Palestinian houses owned by Trad Abu 'Aram, Yasir Abu 'Aram and Ribhi Muhammad Al Najjar (Two- storey house) and turning them into military posts.

Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

13-Mar-2006

U_ Uprooting of olive, peach, almond and grape trees over an area of 200 dunums and pulling down terraces and agricultural installations owned by brothers  Mohammed, Hammad, Abdullah and Mahmud  Abdul Hamid Asulaibi.

Wadi Abu Rish, Beit Ummer

The Israeli settlers of Beit 'Ein

17-Mar-2006

U_ Destruction of three vine trees.

Tel Al Rumeida

The Israeli settlers of Tel Al Rumeida

17-Mar-2006

O- Taking over the house of Ayman Ez Eddin Al 'Iwaiwi and turning it into military post.

Hebron's old city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

19-Mar-2006

O_ Hindering Palestinian  residents to access their 250 dunums of lands and announced them as closed military area.

Khirbet Safa in Beit Ummar north of Hebron

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

22-Mar-2006

O_ Aggression on Palestinian commercial stores owned by Muhammad 'Abed Rabu Abu Sharikh and 'Ali Hamed Makharzeh.

Ad Dhahiriya town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

23-Mar-2006

S_ Military order to confiscate lands at favor of constructing 10 military points near Otniel settlement in order to provide security for the Israeli settlers.

Dura and Yatta towns

The Israeli authorities

24-Mar-2006

U- Uprooting of 400 Olive seedlings and 20 old Olive trees.

East of Yatta town south of Hebron city

The Israeli settlers of Susiya

25-Mar-2006

O_ Causing severe damages to several numbers of houses and turning two of them into military posts. The houses are owned by Jamel Hushiya, Musa Nasar Hushiya, Imad Isma'il Hushiya, Nafeth Sa'ed 'Abed Rabou, Taleb Al Sharawneh and 'Abed Allah Salman Abu Tuhfa.

Yatta and Beit 'Awa towns south and southwest of Hebron

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

27-Mar-2006

O_ Taking over the three-storey house of 'Abed El Min'm Latif 'Isaly and turning it into military barrack.

Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

27-Mar-2006

S- Military order number (T/220/06) to confiscate 7.5 dunums of land to build a landing point for helicopters near the settlement of Ashkelot. 

Adh Dhahiriya

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

30-Mar-2006

C- Establishment of a new colonial post for the erection of one caravan and a number of tents. The targeted land belongs to the family of Hadar. 

South of Susiya settlement in Yatta

The Israeli settles of Susiya

 

The Israeli violations in Salfit District during the month of March �??????�?????�????�???�??�?�¢?? 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

2-Mar-2006

D- Handing over demolition orders to 6 Palestinian houses under the pretext of being un-licensed.  

Bruqin village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

13-Mar-2006

O- Setting up an iron gate at the entrance of the village.

Kif Haris village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

13-Mar-2006

C- Resumption of wall constructions around the settlement of Ariel.

Iskaka village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

17-Mar-2006

O- Declaring the border lands east of the Armistice line as closed military zone. 

Deir Ballut

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Jenin District during the month of March – 2006 

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

15-Mar-2006

O_ Taking over two Palestinian houses owned by Walid Mahmoud Abu Al Hayja and Nidal Saleh Abu Ghalyoun and turning them into military barracks.

Jenin city and camp

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

18-Mar-2006

D- Distribution of demolition orders against 10 cisterns and wells owned by Palestinian farmers under the pretext of being un-licensed.

Kafr Dan village

The Israeli authorities

19-Mar-2006

D_ Partial demolition of four- storey house of Hassan Merwih Zayed.

Al Yamun town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 

The Israeli violations in Qalqilyia District during the month of March – 2006

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

13-Mar-2006

O_ Hindering Palestinian landowners from accessing their agricultural lands near the Israeli settlement of Kidummim.

Kafr Qadum village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

21-Mar-2006

D_ Demolition of  the house of Jamal Hassan Naser Hamad

Higa town east of Qalqiliya city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli violations in Gaza Strip during the months of January to March – 2006

Date

Location

Owner

Violation

January 2, 2006

East of Khan Yunis

Municipality of Bani Suhaila

D_ Severely damaging a computer center located in the first floor of a building, a sports hall and a meeting hall located in the second floor of the building.

 

Date

Location

Owner

Violation

February 5, 2006

Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip

NA

D_ Damaging a bridge liking the town with other areas and destroying some houses.

 

Tuesday, 14 February 2006

 

 Date

Location

Owner

Violation

February 14, 2006

Northern Gaza Strip

Wa'el 'Aatef Abu Nada

D_ Severely damaging an apartment and hitting another flat damaging the childrens' bedroom belonging to 'Abdul Kraim Mohammed Matar.

 

Date

Location

Owner

Violation

February 20, 2006

Um al-Nasser village, north of Beit Lahia

   Palestinian families

D_ Demolishing some houses

 

 

Date

Location

Owner

Violation

February 21, 2006

West of Beit Hanoun

   Palestinian family

D_ Damaging an apartment building in al-'Awda housing project

 

Date

Location

Owner

Violation

March 9, 2006

East of Jabalya

Ayman Mohammed Hassan Younis

D_ Shelling on a 4-storey apartment building in Al-Nada housing project

 

 

Date

Location

Owner

Violation

March 26, 2006

North of Nusseirat refugee camp

 Abdul Na;im Abu Ras

S_ Destroying some citrus trees.

 

 

Date

Location

Owner

Violation

March 31, 2006

North and northwest of Beit Lahia

 

D_ Number of houses were damaged.

  

Source: compiled from local newspapers, interviews and field survey.

S = Seizure; i.e. confiscation, eviction, occupation and any sort of asset grabbing
E = Expansion; i.e. any increase in land occupied by Israelis.
C = Construction; i.e. any increase in Israeli built-up areas.
R = Roads; i.e. any increase in the road network.
D = Demolition; i.e. any destruction of Palestinian assets.
U = Uprooting, Destroying, Spraying trees.
P = Plans
O = Other.

 

 

 

 

Prepared by:  
The Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem

&
Land Research Center – Jerusalem

 

 

Categories: Quarterly Report