The Israeli Colonization activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory during the Fourth Quarter of 2007

The Israeli Colonization activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory during the Fourth Quarter of 2007

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 October & December 2007. It describes and evaluates events and their effects on the Palestinian communities. See Map 1 

 

 

Chronology of Events during themonth ofOctober in the Occupied PalestinianTerritory

 

Israeli violations in Hebron Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 1, 2007

C_ Trying to erect three outposts (Giv'at Etam, Nove Hashmona'im and Hill 1013)

Halhul town

The Israeli settlers

October 1, 2007

O_ Searching thehouses of Na'im Zahdeh, Basam Al 'Ejel, Jamel Al Tawil, Khaled Abu Sinaneh and Hamada Quader and damaging their properties

Al Hawouz area in Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 1, 2007

O– Closing the mosque for two days in the face of Muslim prayers under the pretext of enabling settlers to celebrate the Jewish  Sechot (umbrella) feast

The Ibrahime Mosque

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 6, 2007

D-Damaging one and a half ton of grapes belonging to a the family of Da'na

Wadi an Nasarah close to Qiryat Arba’ settlement

The Israeli settlers of Qiryat Arba’

October 10, 2007

O_ Closing a road

Between Salameh Hamlet and Dura town

The Israeli settlers

October 10, 2007

O_ Searching Palestinianhouses, causing severe loses

Al Sheikh neighborhood and B'ir Al Mahjar area west of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 18, 2007

O_ Searching the houses of Talab Abu Fanous Sanaydeh and his sons Ibrahim, Muhammad and Issa, causing severe damages to the properties

Yatta town south of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 18, 2007

O_ Searching the houses of Mufid Al Wahsh, Yaser 'Anaty and Hasan Al Janazreh causing damages

Halhul town north of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 19, 2007

O_ Aggressing on Palestinian residents while they were harvesting their Olive trees

Al Samu' town south of the governorate

Israeli settlers of Susiya

October 20, 2007

O– Closing with rocks the only 3 meters – wide pedestrian road used by Palestinians to move from their homes into the markets in the old city 

Ar Ras quarter

Israeli settlers occupying Al Rajabi building

October 24, 2007

O_ Continuing to occupy the four-storey building of Issa 'Ayish Abu Mayala

Near the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron city

The Israeli Army

October 25, 2007

O_ Notifying Hassan Badir Jaber, Emad Muhammad Badir Jaber, Hani Salim Fadel Badir Jaber, Faraj Ibrahim Fadel Jaber, 'Adel Rashid Khader Jaber and Anwar Sultan to stop construction at their houses

Al Baq'a, Al Bureh and Al 'Adaseh areas near Qiryat Arba' settlement

The Israeli authorities

October 27, 2007

O– Hurling stones and empty bottles at the house of Mohammed Hamid Abu Aisah

Tel Al Rumaid quarter of the old city

Israeli settlers of Ramat Yashai

October 29, 2007

D_ Demolishing the tents and the barracks of Tmazim Al Nafakhm Abu Sa'doun and Ghabara families

Qassa hamlet west of Idhna town

The Israeli bulldozers

 

Israeli violations in Ramallah Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 23, 2007

O_ Storming into Al Khansa' women society and causing severe damages to the place

Al Bireh town

The Israeli Army

October 28, 2007

O_ Aggressing on a number of Palestinian houses and tried to set fire into the Olive orchards in the village. Among the owners, the following were known: Hani Nabhan and Mahmud Al 'Abed Jabril

West of Al Mazra3'a Al Qiblyeh village, northwest of Ramallah city

The Israeli settlers of Talmon

October 31, 2007

O_ Breaking into five commercial complexes and buildings and caused damages to the shops

Ramallah city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Bethlehem Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 16, 2007

C_ Constricting a temporary checkpoint and restricted Palestinian access

Husan's village entrance west of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 18, 2007

C_ Constricting a temporary checkpoint and detained Palestinians heading to their destinations for hours

On the way to Al Container checkpoint

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 19, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the house of Hamza Jamal Thawabteh and detained family members into one room for 13 hours

Beit Fajjar town south of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Army

October 20, 2007

O_ Aggressing on Palestinian residents and severely hurt Amin Ahmad Mahmud Hamamreh

Husan village west of Bethlehem city

The Israeli settlers of Bitar 'Illit

October 21, 2007

S_ Trying to take over agricultural lands

'Ein Faris area in Nahhlin village

The Israeli settlers of Bitar 'Illit

October 21, 2007

D_ Dynamiting the main entrance, doors and destroying the furniture of Ibrahim Al Afandi house

Al Duhaisha refugee camp

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 24, 2007

R+S_ Erecting a road on 120 dunums of lands which connects the settlement with lands owned by Wad Fukin and Husan villages and destroying lands were planted with Olives, Almonds and Vines and belong to Sukar, 'Attiya and Hamid families

West of Bethlehem city

The Israeli settlers of Bitar 'Illit

 

Israeli violations in Salfit Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 5, 2007

O– Closing the iron gate at the only entrance to the village and blocking Palestinian passage 

Marda village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 16, 2007

O_ Taking over the four- storey residential building owned by Ahmad Saleh Ibdah and turned it into military post

Marda village north of Salfit

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 20, 2007

S_ Razing vast areas of lands known as the 'sun and moon caves' in an attempt to construct new Israeli factories in the area of Barqan Industrial Zone

North of Bruqin village west of Salfit city

The Israeli bulldozers

October 27, 2007

D_ Military warning to demolish commercial stores and houses. Among owners known was 'Abed Allah Muhammad Daoud

Haris village west of Salfit

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Nablus Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 2, 2007

U+D_ Uprooting Almond trees and demolishing agricultural rooms owned by Najeh Muhammad Odeh and Sameh Muhammad Daglas

lands of the Israeli evacuated settlement of Homesh

The Israeli settlers

October 2, 2007

S_ Razing lands and erected earth mounds on the road leading to the historical hill on the eastern part of the village

Bizariya village north of Nablus city

The Israeli Army

October 2, 2007

C_ Constructing several numbers of caravans, water tanks and military watch towers

On a hilltop overlooking Bizariya village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 3, 2007

O– A metal fence was erected in the northern and western sides of the checkpoint.

Beit Iba checkpoint at the western gate to Nablus city 

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 3, 2007

O– Breaking into the tomb of prophet Joseph under army protection and performing religious rituals.

Joseph tomb near Balata camp

A group of settlers from Yizhar and Allon Moreh

October 8, 2007

C_ Erecting temporary checkpoint and hindering Palestinian access in and out of Nablus city

Al Bathan-Nablus road

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 14, 2007

O_ Restricting Palestinian movement and detaining Palestinian residents for hours

Za'tara checkpoint on Nablus- Salfit junction

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 14, 2007

O_ Detaining Palestinian students, workers and inhabitants at Yizhar and Jit- Sura checkpoints

South and southwest of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 15, 2007

C_ Constructing military watch point

Northern Mountain of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 16, 2007

O_ Taking over the house of Bulous Hawash and a residential building owned by Abu 'Adnan Al 'Amoudy

Ksheka Street in Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 17, 2007

O_ Closing Huwwara checkpoint and hindering Palestinian access in and out of the city

South of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 17, 2007

D_ Dynamiting the house of 'Abed Allah Hawash after planting it with explosive devices

Nablus city

The Israeli Army

October 17, 2007

O– Aggressing on Abdul Fattah Othman Hindiya, whilst harvesting his Olives 

Burqa village

The Israeli settlers of Yizhar

October 21, 2007

O_ Aggressing on Palestinian landowners while harvesting their Olive trees

Zuwwata village northwest of Nablus city

The Israeli Army

October 21, 2007

O– Aggressing on the Palestinian farmers whilst licking olives

Deir Sharaf village

The Israeli settlers of  Shavei Shomron

October 24, 2007

O_ Aggressing on Palestinian landowners while harvesting their Olive trees

'Azmout village east of Nablus city

The Israeli settlers of Ellon Moreh

October 28, 2007

O_ Breaking into the solidarity committee, destroying properties and causing damages and loses to the properties

Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 29, 2007

O_ Closing the main entrance of Jama'in village with cement blocks

South of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 30, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian farmers while harvesting their Olive trees planted in 200 dunums of lands

Salim, Deir Al Hatab and 'Azmout villages east of Nablus city

The Israeli settlers of Ellon Moreh

 

Israeli violations in Jerusalem Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 3, 2007

O-Holding provocative marches on the Jewish holiday of Sochot (umbrella) inside the old city of Jerusalem under police protection

Old city of Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli settlers

October 4, 2007

D– Demolishing a wall from the era of the Turkish caliph Suleiman the Magnificent on Hebron road out side the southern walls of the old city

Hebron road, Jaffa gate

The Israeli authorities

October 5, 2007

S_ Military order # (07/19/T) to confiscate 1128 dunums of lands in an attempt to erect a road in the Ma'aleh Adumim area

Abu Dis, Al Nabi Musa, Al Khan Al Ahmar and 'Arab Al Sawhira

The Israeli Chief Commander of the West Bank Ghadi Shamin Alof

October 10, 2007

S_ Razing lands and digging areas

Wadi El Dam (Blood area) between Beit Hanina, Bir Nabala and Beit Iksa villages northwest of Jerusalem city

The Israeli bulldozers

October 10, 2007

S_ Trying to raze part of a school garden and set bench marks near the garden for the purpose of constructing the Segregation Wall

Ras Shehada Mountain in Shu'fat camp

The Israeli bulldozers

October 10, 2007

C_ Carrying out building activities over Al Sabra market which belongs to the Islamic Waqf

Between the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Al Aqsa Mosque

The Israeli settlers of Galitziya School

October 15, 2007

S_ Resuming excavation works to construct the iron bridge near Al Aqsa Mosque

Bab Al Maghriba area

The Israeli authorities

October 16, 2007

C_ Giving the green light to the colonial plan in Silwan neighborhood

Jerusalem city

The Israeli committee for planning and construction

October 17, 2007

O_ Planning to market 20,000 new housing units

Within the Palestinian neighborhoods in Jerusalem city

The Israeli Mayor of Jerusalem Municipality Uri Lupolianski

October 17, 2007

S_ Military order # (07/35/T) to confiscate 387 dunums of lands to erect a new road as an alternative road for Palestinians

Abu Dis, Al 'Ezariya and At Tur towns

The Israeli Mayor of Jerusalem Municipality Uri Lupolianski

October 19, 2007

D_ Agreeing the demolishing of the five-storey residential building (2000 m²)

Shu'fat area

The Israeli Supreme Court

 

Israeli violations in Tubas Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 2, 2007

O_ Hindering Palestinian farmers from grazing their Sheep

Al Tabaqa, Al Maleh and Al Burj areas in the northern valleys

The Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection

October 19, 2007

O– Aggressing on the Palestinian houses and searching them

Tayasir village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Qalqilyah Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 8, 2007

O_ Closing the entrances of Al Dab'a, Ras Tira, Wad Al Rasha and 'Arab Al Ramadin villages with earth mounds and road blocks

East of Qalqilyah city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 15, 2007

D_ Demolishing the house of Bashir Khadug

Qalqilyah city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 16, 2007

D– Demolishing a two storey house owned by Khalid ad Daraj

Qalqilyah city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 28, 2007

O_ Surrounding the houses of Faris Zimary and Ja'far Sami 'Odwan

Kafr Thulth town east of Qalqilyah city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Jenin Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 2, 2007

O_ Searching number of Palestinian houses causing severe damages to the properties. Among the affected owners, the following were known: Ghanam Abu Nidal, Nizar Ghawadreh, Amjad Ghanam, Shadi Mirshid and 'Abed El Rahman Ghawadreh

B'ir Al Basha village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 9, 2007

P_ Plans to create a trade area over 1700 dunums of land which will cost NIS 2.5 milliard

Al Jalama checkpoint area between Jenin and Israel

The Israeli government

October 10, 2007

O_ Taking over the houses of Nizar Ghawadreh and 'Abed El Rahman Saleh Ghawadreh and threatening to demolish the houses if dwellers don't evacuate them

B'ir Al Basha village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 19, 2007

O_ Searching the houses of 'Abed El Fatah Khazimiya and Qusai Nazal

Qabatiya town south of Jenin

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 20, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the houses and commercial stores causing loses and damages to the properties

Jenin city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 20, 2007

S_ Setting fire into a number of Olive trees

Rummana village west of Jenin

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Jericho Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 22, 2007

O_ Notifying resident 'Abed Allah Salameh 'Ibayat of their intention to demolish his house

Fasayel El Fuqa north of Jericho city

The Israeli authorities

October 22, 2007

O_ Handing out the only school in Al Fasayel El Fuqa village a military order to demolish the school

Fasayel El Fuqa north of Jericho city

The Israeli authorities

 

Israeli violations in Tulkarm Governorate – October 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

October 7, 2007

O– Closing all the agricultural roads in the east of the town with earth mounds and rocks to obstruct the process of olive harvesting in the area. 

Deir Al Ghusun village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

October 21, 2007

O_ Searching a number of Palestinian houses causing severe damages to the properties.  Among the owners, 'Anan Muhammad Sarhan

Tulkarm city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 

 

Chronology of events during the month of November 2007 in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

 

Israeli violations in Hebron Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 3, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the house of 'Abed El Karim Al Ja'bary causing sever loses

Hebron city

The Israeli settlers of Kharisena and Qiryat Arba'

November 3, 2007

O– Closing the mosque for one day in the face of Muslim prayers to facilitate the Jewish celebrations of the so-called feast of Sara

The Ibrahime Mosque 

The Israeli Army

November 4, 2007

O_ Causing sever damages to the house of Munther Da'na after being occupied for three days and turned into military post

Near Qiryat Arba' settlement

The Israeli Army

November 4, 2007

O_ Taking over the houses of Munther Ahmad Jaber and Khalawi Al Ja'bary turning them into military post

Hebron city

The Israeli Army

November 7, 2007

C_ Constructing two temporary checkpoints

Al Tabaqa area and on the entrance of Al Fuar refugee camp

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 8, 2007

O_ Raiding and Searching a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Majed ‘Amru

Dura town, southwest of Hebron

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 11, 2007

O_ Hindering hundreds of Palestinian residents from passing through Etzion checkpoint to their destinations

North of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 11, 2007

O– Blocking the only agricultural road that used to link the village with its agricultural land    with more than 12 earth mounds

Al Burj village

The Israeli Army

November 13, 2007

O_ Storming the house of Ghazi Ismai'el Al Shawamreh

Dura town southwest of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 14, 2007

O_ Surrounding the house of Sa'd Al Dein Shahin, destroying internal doors and causing damages to the furniture

Al Shiekh neighborhood in Hebron city

The Israeli troops

November 19, 2007

C_ Setting up a temporary checkpoint at An Nabi Musa area and obstructing the movement of tens of Palestinian Vehicles for long hours

North of Halhul town north of Heron City

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 19, 2007

O_ Breaking into the houses of Naser Ghalameh and Abdel Rahman Al Hirbawi, taking over the houses for several hours and turned them into military posts

Al Laban and Al 'Aqaba markets in the Old City

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 20, 2007

D– Demolishing the 250 m2 poultry owned by brothers Mohammed and Munir Ahamd at Tus

Al Jaba'a village

The Israeli authorities

November 25, 2007

O_ Aggressing on Qurtuba Elementary Female School, causing loses and damages and trying to set fire into the place

Southeast of Qurtuba town

The Israeli settlers of Beit Hadasha

November 27, 2007

E_ Military warnings to 11 families of ‘Arab El Hathalin to evacuate the area in order to expand the nearby settlement of Karmel

East of Yatta town

The Israeli Civil Administration

November 28, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the lands of Muhammad Ratib Abu Haykal and destroying the water pipes

Old city of Hebron

The Israeli settlers

 

 Israeli violations in Ramallah Governorate – November 2007

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 15, 2007

O_ Attaching the house of Hani Nabhan Abu Qare3'. Threw stones at his house and set fire into his Olive Tree

Al Mazra'a Al Qiblyeh

The Israeli settlers

November 16, 2007

C_ Setting up temporary checkpoint and obstructed the movement of Palestinians on this road

At the main road leading to Al Shurfah area

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Bethlehem Governorate – November 2007

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 8, 2007

D_ Demolishing two under construction houses of Daoud Hamada Al-Teneh and the 2-storey house of Nasser Mousa Al-Teneh

Al Furdies village southeast of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 8, 2007

P_ Plan to construct new terminal between Bethlehem and Jerusalem cities in an attempt to ease the access of the pilgrims to the city of Bethlehem

Bethlehem city

The Israeli Minister of Tourism Isaac Herzog

November 9, 2007

O_ Raiding and searching a house belonging to ‘Abdullah Mahmoud Sbaih

Beit Jala city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 9, 2007

O_ Raiding and searching a house belonging to the family of ‘Emad Ibrahim Al-Nashash

Al-‘Azza refugee camp

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 11, 2007

S_ Razing 10 dunums of agricultural lands

Al Ma'sara village south of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

November 14, 2007

O_ Carried out an intensive search operation

Industrial zone in Beit Jala city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 18, 2007

D+S_ Demolishing a 60 meters square poultry farm and razing a one kilometer road that links Khallet Al Samak with the new school in the village

Khallet Al Samak west of Al Walajeh village

The Israeli bulldozers

November 20, 2007

D_ Demolishing a poultry farm and barracks owned by Muhammad and Munir Ahmad Muhammad Al Tous

Al Jab'a village southwest of Bethlehem city

The Israeli bulldozers

November 20, 2007

O_ Preventing Palestinian farmers from harvesting their Olive trees for not having proper permits to access the lands

Beit Jala city close to Gilo settlements

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 20, 2007

O_ Breaking into the house of Muhammad Al 'Azza, bombing the stairs leading to his house and causing damages to the properties and destroying his car

Al 'Azza refuge camp, north of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 21, 2007

D_ Military warnings to seven owners to stop constructing their houses. Houses belong to: Mariam ‘Abed Salah (110 m²), Kalthum Ahmad Salah (250 m²), Maha Nu’man Salah (550 m²), Omar Saleh Salah, Barakat Tah Salah (100 m²) and Rizq ‘Abed El Karim Salah (60 m²). In addition the IOF demolished water well owned by ‘Atta Yousif Mahmud and notifed Ibrahim Muhammad Sbeih, Omar Mahmud Sbeih and Badr ‘Ali Saleh of their intention to demolish their wells

Umm Rukba area in Al Khadr village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Salfit Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 2, 2007

O_ Closing the entrance of Qarawit Bani Hassan town with cement blocks and hindering access to the towns of Biddya, Mas-ha, Sarta, Rafat and Deir Ballut west of Salfit city

Salfit

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 13, 2007

D_ Demolishing Palestinian houses and shops which belong to Abdallah Muhammad Daoud

Kafr Haris village west of Salfit

The Israeli bulldozers

November 13, 2007

O_ Storming the house of Ayyoub Sulaiman and enclosing all villages' secondary entrances with earth mounds

Marda village north of Salfit village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 15, 2007

O‑ Attacking the house of Hekmat Isma'il Abdel Rahman

Bruqin village west of Salfit city

Israeli settlers from Peduel and Elei Zahav

 

Israeli violations in Nablus Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 7, 2007

D_ Besieging the house of Hani Mohammed Ka’ba and destroying the first floor of the house

Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 11, 2007

O_ Closing Za'tara checkpoint and hindering Palestinian residents from passing through

South of Nablus City

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 12, 2007

O‑ Breaking into the house of Muhammad Yousif Nabhani and causing damages to the properties inside the house

Balata Refugee Camp east of Nablus

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 12, 2007

O_ Breaking into 'Abbad Al Rahman Mosque and the UNRWA clinic and destroying the door entrances in addition to destroying other facilities inside the clinic

Balata Refugee Camp east of Nablus

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 13, 2007

C_ Installing wire caging material at Huwwara checkpoint creating a ‘checkpoint within a checkpoint’

South of Nablus

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 13, 2007

O– Killing 10 sheep with poisonous material sprayed at grazing fields and injuring 20 others owned by Ibrahim Hamid Bani Jaber  

'Aqraba village

The Israeli settlers of Itamar

November 14, 2007

O_ Breaking into Al Shareef Building carrying out an intensive search inside the building

'Ein Beit Al Ma' camp west of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 15, 2007

S_ Setting fire to olive groves and burned almost 50 Olive trees

Deir Al Hatab village

The Israeli settlers

November 17, 2007

O_ Closing Huwwara checkpoint and barred residents from crossing

South of Nablus

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 20, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian cars

Nablus- Ramallah road

The Israeli settlers

November 26, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian shepherds while grazing their sheep’s

‘Aqruba town southeast of Nablus city

The Israeli settlers of Itamar

November 26, 2007

O-Closing the checkpoint for three hours for security pretexts preventing entry to and exit from the city

Beit Iba checkpoint at the western entrance of Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 27, 2007

O_ Closing Huwwara checkpoint and barred residents from crossing

South of Nablus

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 28, 2007

O– Erecting temporary checkpoints between the cities of Nablus, Tulkarem and Qalqiliya obstructing Palestinian movement

Roads between Nablus, Tulkarm and Qalqiliya

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Jerusalem Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 3, 2007

P_ Planned underground passage to link the reconstructed Ohel Yitzhak synagogue in the Muslim Quarter with the Western Wall tunnels

Jerusalem's Old City

Jerusalem Municipality

November 6, 2007

D_ Continuing the demolition of the Othmanian historical fence in Suleiman pools area

Near the New Gate in Jerusalem city

The Israeli authorities

November 9, 2007

O_ An Israeli order to evacuate the five families of Salah El Din from their house, claming that the house is owned by the Israeli settlers

Beit Safafa south of Jerusalem city

The Israeli Central Court

November 10, 2007

D– Ordering the 12 families living in Majed Abu Aisha building to leave their flats by Nov. 25th prior to their demolition

Beit Hanina

The Israeli authorities

November 13, 2007

O_30 Palestinian Bedouins are to be expelled from their land for the Wall construction

Al Jib village, northwest of Jerusalem city

The Israeli authorities

November 13, 2007

O_ Breaking into the house of Daoud Fahed Al Mashahiri detained family members in one room and carried out an intensive house search

Jabal Al Mukabbir south of Jerusalem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 19, 2007

R_ Commencing the construction of Road number 45

East of Jerusalem city

The Israeli authorities

November 22, 2007

P_ New plan (Marshal Plan) to develop Eastern Jerusalem neighborhoods which will cost NIS 200 millions

East Jerusalem

The Israeli Mayor of Jerusalem Municipality

November 22, 2007

S_ Trying to take over 70 dunums of lands owned by Rashid Bin Rat’an Rweidan

‘Anata area near Pisgat Zeev settlement

Israeli colonial companies

November 25, 2007

O_ Closing all main entrances around Al Ram town and Qalandiya checkpoint and hindered Palestinian access between Jerusalem – Al Ram and Ramallah- Al Bireh

North of Jerusalem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 26, 2007

S_ New military excavations heading north and then to the beneath of Al Aqsa Mosque in order to open a gate from the Walling Wall area to Al Aqsa Mosque in an attempt to ease the movement of Israeli settlers into the Mosque

Silwan area

The Israeli bulldozers

November 26, 2007

D_ An order to demolish the walls that surrounds the Palestinian houses located near the threatened house of Majed Abu ‘Esha for being an obstacle of not being able to demolish the house

Beit Hanina neighborhood

The Israeli reconciliation Court

November 27, 2007

O_ Searching Palestinian houses after forcing all dwellers to evacuate them under the threat of weapons

Shu’fat refugee camp north of Jerusalem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Tubas Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 7, 2007

O_ Hindering Palestinians from accessing to the northern valleys

Tayaseer checkpoint

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 8, 2007

O_ Intensive military activities

Wad El Maleh area east of Tubas

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 10, 2007

O_ Firing gunshots at Palestinian houses causing some damages to the properties and closing the main road linking Tubas city with Tayaseer village

Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 13, 2007

O_ Military orders to the residents of Al Ka'abna to evacuate their place

Al Ka'abna in the Jordan Valley

The Israeli Army

November 20, 2007

D_ Destroying the electricity and water networks

Al Far'a camp in Tubas

The Israeli bulldozers

November 26, 2007

O_ Detaining Palestinians who are willing to reach ‘Ein Al Baiyda and Bardala villages and hindering their access

Tayseer checkpoint

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Qalqilyah Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 4, 2007

O_ Breaking into the Palestinian Youth Center

'Azzun town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 13, 2007

C_ Constructing temporary checkpoint and hindering cars with yellow plates from entering the city

Eastern entrance of Qalqiliya city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 13, 2007

O_ Raiding and searching the house of Amin Hasan Sawan

Immatin village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 18, 2007

O_ Staging into Azzun High School yard interrupting lessons and waving their guns at teachers and students

Qalqiliya city

The Israeli military jeeps and soldiers

November 20, 2007

D_ Demolishing the under-construction house of Rabi Jaber and closing the road connecting Qalqiliya and Nablus Governorates and hindered pedestrian movement on the road

Nofel Hamlet southeast Qalqiliya city

The Israeli bulldozers

November 21, 2007

O_ Closing the road parallel to Al Fandaq village

Al Fandaq village

The Israeli settlers

November 26, 2007

O– Aggressing on the houses and cars inflicting heavy material damage 

Al Funduq & Hajja villages

The Israeli settlers of Keddumim

November 28, 2007

O_ Preventing landowners from accessing seedlings and manure to their agricultural lands behind the Segregation Wall path

‘Azun checkpoint

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Jenin Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 3, 2007

O– Erecting checkpoint and hindering Palestinian traffic

Jenin- Nablus road

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 5, 2007

O_ Surrounding the house of Tariq Abu Ghali

Eastern neighborhood in Jenin city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 7, 2007

O_ Taking over the house of Fuad ‘Imair ‘Abed and turned it into military post

Shqeer area in the western neighborhood in Kafr Dan town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 11, 2007

O_ Storming several homes under the pretext of searching for 'wanted' activists

Qabatyia town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 13, 2007

D_ Destroying the only artesian well in 'Arbouna village

East of Jenin city

The Israeli bulldozers

November 13, 2007

D_ Destroying artesian well and filled it with dirt as to prevent residents of the village from renovating it

Deir Abu Da'eef Village

The Israeli bulldozers

November 14, 2007

C_ Setting up three temporary checkpoints

Kafr Ra'i village, Jenin city and Qabatyia town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 17, 2007

O– Continuing to hinder Palestinian farmers to reach their agricultural lands

'Araba and Ya'bad villages

Israeli Forces manning Mevo Dotan checkpoint 

November 19, 2007

O‑ Taking over a Palestinian house and turning it into a military post. The house belongs to Ibrahim Sobhi 'Abed

Kafr Dan west of Jenin

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 21, 2007

D– Destroying an electric transformer and carrying out house to house searches under the pretext of looking for wanted people

Kafr Dan village

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 25, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian residents, forcing them to evacuate the area under the threat of weapons

Al Hamra checkpoint

The Israeli settlers

November 27, 2007

O_ Searching Palestinian houses, causing damages to the properties

Kfar Dan village west of Jenin city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Jericho Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 7, 2007

D_ Notifying the resident Najeh Odeh Ka’abneh of their intention to demolish his house

Al Jeftlik town north of Jericho city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Tulkarm Governorate – November 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

November 8, 2007

O– Closing with earth mounds the road that connects between Shufa and Kafr Al Labad

Shufa and Kafr Al Labad southeast of Tulkarm 

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 14, 2007

C_ Constructing temporary checkpoint, and raiding the house of Shadeed Saif Al-Din Shadeed and transforming it into a military site

On the road linking 'Illar village north of Tulkarem with Kafr Ra'i south west of Jenin city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 18, 2007

O_ Raiding the house of Mos’ab Mustafa Abu Al-Teen

Artah suburb, south of Tulkarm city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 21, 2007

O_ Closing Enab military checkpoint and detaining Palestinians hiding to their destinations for hours

East of Tulkarm city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

November 21, 2007

C_ Erecting two temporary checkpoints

On the main entrances of Beit Lid and Ramin towns east of the city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

 

 

Chronology of events during the month of December in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

 

The Israeli Violations in Hebron Governorate – December 2007

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 2, 2007

O_ Taking over the house of Hasan Museef turning it into military barrack after holding all dwellers in one room

Beit Ummar town north of Hebron

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 2, 2007

O_ Constructing temporary checkpoints

Between Al Fuwar refugee camp and Al Rehiya village and on the road connecting Al Samu’ and Yatta towns

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 4, 2007

O_ Searching houses and causing loses to the furniture. Among owners known were ‘Abed El Majed Amr and Ahmad Mahmoud ‘Amr

Hebron city and Dura town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 5, 2007

O_ Searching houses and taking over others, causing severe loses to the furniture and properties. Among owners know were ‘Ali, Ahmad, Muhammad and Musa Hassan Muhammad Nasar and Hussein ‘Ali Salim Nasar

Yatta town

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 5, 2007

C_ Trying to take over Al Jomjuma hill in an attempt to construct new outpost in the area

North of Halhul town

The Israeli settlers

December 6, 2007

O_ Raiding a 3-storey house belonging to Hussein Hammad Bhais and forced its residents out and transforming the third floor of the house into a military site

Yatta town south of Hebron

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 8, 2007

U– Uprooting 32 olive tees owned by Yaser Radi An Nawaj'a

Yatta town

The Israeli settlers of Susiya

December 10, 2007

D_ Notifying Al ‘Aroub agricultural collage to stop the building constructions for not being licensed

North of Hebron

The Israeli authorities

December 27, 2007

U_ Damaging hundreds of Olive trees which belong to Yousef Salman Al Shawamreh and 'Ali Isma'il Al Shawamreh

Deir El 'Asal village southwest of Hebron city

The Israeli settlers

December 27, 2007

U_ Destroying tens of the Olive trees due to a road construction near the Segregation Wall path

Deir El 'Asal village southwest of Hebron city

The Israeli bulldozers

December 27, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the houses and the fuel stations owned by Maher, Yahya and Ramadan 'Arafat Basal

Yatta town south of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 30, 2007

O_ Breaking into Al Ahly Hospital, turning it into military site, forcing all employees to stay in one room and hindering patients from entering the hospitable

Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 31, 2007

O_ Closing the main entrances of Halhul and Beit Kahel towns and hindered Palestinian access

North and northwest of Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 31, 2007

O_ Closing the entrance of Sa'ir town with an iron gate manned by Israeli Forces and opened in specific times

Hebron city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 31, 2007

R+D_ Erecting new colonial road on lands planted with Olives and Almonds and destroying the wires surrounding the agricultural lands around the secondary School in the village

Al Rehiya lands south of Hebron city

The Israeli bulldozers

December 31, 2007

O_ Notifying Bilal 'Azmi 'Abed El 'Aziz Abu Odeh, 'Azam 'Abed El 'Aziz Abu Odeh, Fayez Muhammad Farah Jaber and Fadi Muhammad Jawad Jaber to stop constructing their houses

Al Baq'a area near Qiryat Arba' settlement east of Hebron

The Israeli authorities

 

The Israeli Violations in Bethlehem Governorate – December 2007

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 1, 2007

O_ Notifying Mahmoud Muhammad Al Rashayda and his sons ‘Abed and Isma’il and their families to evacuate their tents and barracks

‘Arab Al Rashayda

The Israeli Civil Administration

O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint on the main entrance of Janata town and detaining people hiding to their destinations for hours

Southeast of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 4, 2007

D_ Notifying the residents Tariq Issa Mahmoud Ta’amra (four- storey house) and Ibrahim Mahmoud ‘Awad (500 m²) of their intention to demolish their houses. In addition to another house in owned by Sa’di Ahmad Najajreh in Nahalin for the same reason

Ras Al Wad area in Za’tara town

The Israeli authorities

December 13, 2007

O_ Constructing temporary checkpoint

Southern entrance of Al Khadr town south of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 23, 2007

O_ Closing Al Container checkpoint and hinderingPalestinian access

East of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 28, 2007

O_ Searching the houses of Nader Mahmoud 'Ali, ahmad Muhammad 'Ali and Nabil Muhammad Ahmad

Al Shawawreh and Al Furdies villages east of Bethlehem city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

The Israeli Violations in Salfit Governorate – December 2007

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 1, 2007

O_ Imposing curfew and hindering access to and out of the village and closing the Iron Gate hindering Palestinians from reaching their homes

Marda village east of Salfit city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Nablus Governorate – December 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 1, 2007

D_ Searching Palestinian houses, dynamiting entrances and properties and destroying commercial stores

Balata refugee camp east of Nablus city

The Israeli Army

December 6, 2007

O_ Hindering Palestinian landowners from accessing their agricultural lands

Deir Al Hatab village

The Israeli settlers of Allon Moreh

December 11, 2007

S_ Razing agricultural lands

Huwwara checkpoint south of Nablus city

The Israeli bulldozers

December 12, 2007

O_ Shutting down the media offices and agencies of Afaq TV station, An Najah press and Al Ruwad press

Nablus city

The Israeli Army

December 17, 2007

O_ Breaking into the house of the head of the Palestinian Parliament 'Aziz Dweik and demolished all furniture

Al Ma'ageen neighborhood in Nablus city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 26, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian landowners

Near Tel village southwest of Nablus city

The Israeli settlers

December 30, 2007

O_ Searching houses of Hawash and Hamad families

Hawash Street in Nablus city

The Israeli Army

December 30, 2007

O_ Searching houses

Qusin village west of Nablus city

The Israeli Army

 

Israeli violations in Jerusalem Governorate – December 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 1, 2007

P_ Plans to develop Qalandiya industrial zone “Atarot” which will cost NIS 20 millions

Qalandiya

Jerusalem Municipality, the Authority of Developing Jerusalem and the Israeli Ministry of commerce and Industry

December 2, 2007

D_ Demolishing the infrastructure of a residential building and a wall which belongs to ‘Azam ‘Abed El ‘Aziz Ghayth

Jabal Al Mukabbir near Al Telet theme park

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 3, 2007

D_ Demolishing the houses of ‘Ali Abu Sarhan and Emad ‘Atun and Al Anfar Mosque in the area is threatened of demolition too

Wad Al Humos neighborhood in Sur Baher town south of Jerusalem

The Israeli bulldozers

December 4, 2007

D– Demolishing the under construction house of Imad Attun

Sur Baher

The Israeli authorities

December 5, 2007

P_ Plans to construct 307 new housing units

Har Homa (Abu Ghnaim) settlement east of Jerusalem

The Israeli Ministry of Housing and Construction

December 5, 2007

O_ Searching the houses of Ihab Hassan Zayed, ‘Abed El ‘Aziz Hamad and Ihab Nabhan

Qalandiya refugee camp north of Jerusalem

The Israeli troops

December 6, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the houses of Muhammad Ibrahim Salah El Din, Fatima Salah El Din and Nasri Salah El Din destroying all properties, furniture and electricity devices

Hizma village

The Israeli troops

December 6, 2007

D_ Partially demolishing the house of Muhammad Musa Diryas

Al Ashqariya neighborhood in Beit Hanina

The Israeli bulldozers

December 11, 2007

D_ Demolishing the house of Qabaja family

Qanter Khdair area in the old city of Jerusalem

The Israeli bulldozers

December 11, 2007

D_ Aggressing on Al Sheikh Lulu Mosque and partially demolishing the wall surrounding it

Old city of Jerusalem

The Israeli settlers

December 13, 2007

C_ Constructing a golden Chandelier

Opposite to Bab Al Maghariba gate

The Israeli Group 'Temple Mount Faithful'

December 15, 2007

P_ Plans to construct more than 150 new housing units

Near Jabal Al Mukkabir

The Israeli Civil Administration

December 15, 2007

P_ Plans to construct about 7000 Housing units

'Ein Ya'al near Al Walaja village

The Israeli Civil Administration

December 18, 2007

P_ Plans to demolish more of Palestinian houses

Al Khalidiya, Al Saraya, Al Qarmi, Al Sa'diya neighorhoods and in Al Wad Street in Jerusalem city

Jerusalem Municipality

December 18, 2007

P_ Plans to construct tens of housing units

Burj Al Luqluq area north of the Old city of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Municipality

December 19, 2007

P_ New Jewish neighborhood which contains more than 10,000 apartments

Atarot, East Jerusalem

Israeli Housing Minister Ze'ev Boim

December 23, 2007

P_ Plans to construct 500 new housing units

Har Homa settlement

The Israeli Ministry of Interior

December 23, 2007

P_ Plans to construct 240 new housing units

Ma'ale Adumim settlement

The Israeli Ministry of Interior

December 26, 2007

D_ Demolishing the two-storey house of Wjdan 'Awery

Wad El Joz neighborhood

Jerusalem Municipality

December 27, 2007

O_ Aggressing on Al Nabi Daoud and Al Lu'lu' Mosques

Jerusalem city

The Israeli settlers

 

Israeli violations in Tubas Governorate – December 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 4, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian shepherds while grazing their sheep’s

Al ‘Aqaba village east of Tubas city

The Israeli Army

December 4, 2007

D_ Destroying some private and public properties

Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 4, 2007

O_ Closing the road connecting Tubas city with Tayseer, Al Thagra and Al ‘Aqaba villages

Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 7, 2007

O_ Intensifying their military activities and hindering owners from accessing their grazing areas

East of Tubas governorate

The Israeli Army

December 21, 2007

C_ Constructing six housing units

Messkiot settlement in Wadi Al Maleh east of Tubas city

The Israeli settlers

December 22, 2007

C_ A number of housing units are being added to the Settlement of Mechola

Northeast Tubas city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 29, 2007

S_ Aggressing on the eggplant fields

Al Farisiya hamlet in the northern valleys

The Israeli settlers

 

Israeli violations in Qalqilyah Governorate – December 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 5, 2007

O_ Aggressing on Kafr Qaddum village

North of the West Bank

Israeli settlers of Kedumim

 

Israeli violations in Jenin Governorate – December 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 3, 2007

O_ Closing all entrances and taking over several numbers of houses

Qabatya town southwest of Jenin city

The Israeli Army

December 4, 2007

O-Attacking the family of Anwar Ma'ali and terrorizing children 

'Ajja village

The Israeli settlers of the 'evacuated' Homesh settlement

December 8, 2007

O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint

400 meters a way from Al Hamra checkpoint in the valleys

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 26, 2007

O_ Taking over the two-storey house of 'Eiz El Din Hasan Muhammad Jabarin and turned the house into military barrack for 15 hours

Al Tayba village west of Jenin

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

December 26, 2007

O– Attacking Hussein Ahmad Ayub, and Hashim Mustafa Hamad, with sticks, gas canisters and dogs inflicting  bruises, injuries and suffocation on them whilst they were tending their lands

Tel village

The Israeli settlers

December 29, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian houses and causing the electricity cut from the village

Kafr Dan village west of Jenin city

The Israeli Forces (IOF)

 

Israeli violations in Tulkarm Governorate – December 2007.

Date

Violation

Location

Violators

December 27, 2007

O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian houses. Among owners known were: Muhammad Sati Al Ashqar in Saida, Fadi Kitana in Qafin, Iyad 'Abas Kitana and Rashid Ta'ma

Villages north of Tulkarm governorate

The Israeli Army

 

 

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

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 (ARIJ)

&

Land Research Center – Jerusalem  

 

 

 

 

Categories: Quarterly Report