This report highlights the chronology of events concerning the Israeli Colonizing Activities in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip that occurred during the months of April & June 2008. It describes and evaluates events and their effects on the Palestinian communities. See Map 1
The Israeli Colonization Activities in the West Bank Governorates during the Month of April 2008
Israeli violations in Jenin Governorate – April -2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching houses and forcing all dwellers to evacuate the houses under the threat of weapons |
Jenin refugee camp and into Wadi Burqin and Deir Abu Ghazala village |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
4-Apr-2008 |
O_ Taking over the house of Mustafa Abu Irmeleh turning it into military site. |
Imreha area near Ya’bud town |
The Israeli Army |
6-Apr-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint and carrying out an inspection campaign |
Fahma village southwest of Jenin city |
Israeli Occupation bulldozers |
8-Apr-2008 |
O_ Barring the Palestinian landowners from accessing their lands behind the Wall’s path |
Zabuba village northwest of Jenin city |
The Israeli Army |
9-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching houses and forcing residents to evacuate them. Among owners known was Abu Srour family |
Jenin neighborhoods |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
12-Apr-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the houses of Munther Nader Jeradat, Sabri Jalal Jeradat, Adnan and Jamal As’ad Jeradat, causing extensive loses and damages to the properties |
Zabuba village northwest of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
13-Apr-2008 |
O_ Surrounding houses and forcing all dwellers to evacuate them under the threat of weapons. Among owners known was Ahmad Kamal Issa |
‘Anin town west of Jenin |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
14-Apr-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Ahmad Yasin under the pretext of looking for wanted Palestinian people |
Jenin city and Deir Abu Deif |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
14-Apr-2008 |
D- Holding a gathering at the evacuated colony of Helmish and opening fire at a sheep cattle owned by Mr. Jamal Fayez Masu'd killing four heads of sheep |
Burqa |
Israeli Settlers |
14-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching houses and causing loses to properties. The house of Fathi ‘Amarneh was known |
Zabuba and Rumana villages |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
15-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching houses under the pretext of looking for wanted Palestinian people. The following owner Ahmad ‘Abed Al Latif ‘Abed was known |
Al Yamoun town and in Kafr Dan and Zabuba villages |
The Israeli Army |
16-Apr-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on two houses owned by Jeradat family destroying all furniture |
Silet Al Harithiya town west of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
21-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching the house of Bajis Hamidiya, destroying properties after forcing all dwellers to evacuate it. |
Al Yamun town west of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
22-Apr-2008 |
O_ Storming the headquarters of the Emirates Charitable Society and confiscating some equipment and files |
Jenin city and Qabatya town |
The Israeli Army |
23-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching houses under the pretext of looking for wanted Palestinian people |
Al Yamun and Qabatya towns |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-Apr-2008 |
O_ Setting up temporary checkpoints at the village's northern, eastern and southern entrances and helding people for inspection |
Kafr Dan village west of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
27-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching houses and detaining residents |
Al Yamun town west of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
27-Apr-2008 |
O_ Taking over the house of Emad ‘Abed El ‘Aziz Metani turning it into military site |
Ya’bud town southwest of Jenin city |
The Israeli troops |
29-Apr-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint on Jenin- Nablus road detaining residents for hours |
Near Jaba’ town south of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
30-Apr-2008 |
O_ Detaining hundreds of Palestinian citizens on ‘Araba- Ya’bud road |
Southwest of Jenin Governorate |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Ramallah Governorate – April 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
2-Apr-2008 |
O_ Restricting Palestinian movement and detaining residents for long time |
‘Atara checkpoint north of Ramallah city and at Al Nabi Saleh Gate to the northwest |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
3-Apr-2008 |
O_ Breaking into Al Bireh Municipality, the Islamic Charity Committee and the house of Khaled Al Jably |
Al Jenan neighborhood |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
3-Apr-2008 |
O_ Breaking into Al Margan and Al Maydan residential buildings |
Umm Al Sharayet neighborhood |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
4-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching Palestinian houses |
Kharbatha Al Misbah village west of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Army |
4-Apr-2008 |
O_ Breaking into Maan Development Centre destroying entrances and properties |
Ramallah city |
The Israeli Army |
8-Apr-2008 |
O_ Closing the Jerusalem Studio and transmitter of an English language radio station claming that they were broadcasting without permits |
Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
9-Apr-2008 |
O_ Preventing workers from Juhud society from rehabilitating the agricultural lands |
Qibya village west of Ramallah |
The Israeli Army |
16-Apr-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of the Palestinian parliament Mariam Saleh and the house of Mahmoud Al Ramahy |
Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
22-Apr-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoints on the main entrances barring villagers from accessing their destinations |
Deir Abu Mish’al village northwest of Ramallah |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
22-Apr-2008 |
O_ Closing the road near Al Nabi Saleh village and preventing villagers of northwest Ramallah villages and residents of Salfit from accessing Ramallah and Al Bireh cities |
Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
23-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching the houses of ‘Abed El Hamid Yousef Karaja and his sons Nael & Wael after detaining them in one room |
Deir Ibzi’ village west of Ramallah |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-Apr-2008 |
O_ Evacuating more than 40 Palestinian and foreigners of peace activists and allowing the entrance of the Israeli settlers to the place |
Yad Ya’ir illegal outpost west of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
28-Apr-2008 |
O_ Searching houses |
Ramallah, Al Bireh and Al Jalazoon refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
29-Apr-2008 |
S_ Military order # (06/08/T) to confiscate 20 dunums of lands in an attempt to construct Qiryat Safer terminal |
Ni’lin village |
The Israeli authority |
30-Apr-2008 |
D_ Demolishing a synagogue |
Israeli outpost near the northern West Bank settlement of Kochav Hashachar |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Nablus Governorate – April 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-Apr-08 |
D- Issuing a halt-of-construction order against a two floor school built over a three dunums area under the pretext of being located in zone C ( under total Israeli security and civic affairs). |
Dar Ballut |
The Israeli occupation army |
4-Apr-08 |
O- A speedy settler's car hit Mr. Kayed Rajih Abu Ras and caused him moderate injuries |
Main road passing Hawara town |
An Israeli settler |
5-Apr-08 |
D- Attacking Al Junaidi plantation nursery and causing heavy damage to it |
Deir Sharaf |
Dozens of settlers |
8-Apr-08 |
O- Hitting the Palestinian shepherd boy, Sharif Bajis Ishtiya, 15 years old, killing him on the spot along with his donkey |
Salim |
An Israeli settlers' bus |
11-Apr-08 |
D- Cutting a number of fruitful trees of different types owned by: Mr. Ahmad Yaquob Zaydan, Mohammed salim Ishtiya, Mohammed Sameer Zaydan and Mahmud Bassam Nassar |
Sura and Tel villages |
Israeli settlers of Gilead colony |
11-Apr-08 |
O- Attacking Palestinian cars with stones causing light injuries to sisters Muntaha and Wisam Abu Fashla |
Asira Al Qibliya |
Israeli settlers |
12-Apr-08 |
O- Blocking the main entrance to the village with earth mounds and rocks and paralyzing Palestinian exit or entry |
Bita |
The Israeli occupation army |
14-Apr-08 |
D- Renewing sabotage attacks against Palestinian agricultural fields causing heavy material damage including the up[rooting of apple, olive and almond trees |
Tel village |
Israeli settlers of Gilead colony |
18-Apr-08 |
E- Bulldozing 4 dunums of land near the checkpoint for the purpose of expanding the checkpoint |
Hawara |
The Israeli occupation army |
19-Apr-08 |
C- Announcing a new tender to built 48 housing units in Elkana colony and another 48 in Ariel |
Nablus Governorate |
The Israeli occupation army |
30-Apr-08 |
D- Handing over 9 house demolition orders against houses belonging to Dawbasha under the pretext of un-licensing family |
Doma village |
The Israeli occupation authorities |
30-Apr-08 |
D-Confiscating 60 heads of sheep and physically abusing the owner Mr. Mufeed Shaker Abu Abed and killing three heads |
Burqa |
Israeli settlers from the 'evacuated' Homesh colony |
Israeli violations in Tubas Governorate – April 2008
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
2-Apr-08 |
D- Storming the village and taking photos of the homes for the purpose of demolishing them |
Al Aqaba village |
Israeli settlers protected by police |
4-Apr-08 |
O Holding military exercises and preventing people from reaching their agricultural fields |
The northern Ghor region |
The Israeli occupation army |
30-Apr-08 |
D- Issuing demolition orders for all the houses that were built outside the borders of the built up zone designed by the Israeli occupation |
Al Aqaba village |
The Israeli occupation army |
30-Apr-08 |
D- Issuing a number of warnings to clean houses and evacuate them in anticipation of imminent demolition |
Al Farisiya and Wadi Al Maleh areas |
The Israeli occupation army |
Israeli violations in Qalqilyah Governorate April 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
14-Apr-08 |
D- Destroying 400 kg of chemical fertilizers used for agricultural purposes |
Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli occupation army |
Israeli violations in Salfit Governorate April 2008
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
14-Apr-08 |
O- Opening fire at Mr. Isam Abdul Qader Issa whilst standing in front of his home causing him moderate injuries |
Yasuf village |
Israeli settlers |
Israeli violations in Tulkarem Governorate April 2008
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
13-Apr-08 |
D- Handing over demolition orders against houses and stores as followed: nine commercial stores owned by bothers Abul Rahim and Abdullah Mohammed Shawarib; one 140 M2 house owned by Awani Mohammed Hussein under the preext of un-licensing |
Nazlet Issa |
The Israeli occupation authorities |
19-Apr-08 |
O- Closing the Wall gate and preventing farmers from reaching their fields inside the Wall |
Khirbet Jubara and Khirbet ar Ras |
The Israeli occupation army |
24-Apr-08 |
D- Releasing hundreds of wild pigs inside the Palestinian agricultural land in an attempt to force farmers out of the area |
Kafr Sur and ar Ras villages |
The Israeli occupation army |
Israeli violations in Jerusalem Governorate – April 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
17-Apr-08 |
C- Ratifying the construction of new 600 housing units |
Pisgat Zeev |
Israeli occupation authorities |
3-Apr-08 |
D- Demolition the 200M2 two floor house of Mr. Hasan Hamad under the pretext of un-licensing |
Anata |
Israeli occupation authorities |
9-Apr-08 |
E- Releasing a new plan to construct an additional 983 |
Jabel Abu Ghuneim |
Israeli occupation authorities |
10-Apr-08 |
D- demolishing the 160 M2 house of Mr. Khalid Shuman for un-licensing and making 6 people homeless |
Beit Hanina |
Israeli occupation authorities |
11-Apr-08 |
D- Falling down of the residential compound (Hosh) of Abu Isila family and part of the house of Mr. Abdul Razaq Isila as a result of on going Israeli diggings in the area |
Chain gate, old city |
Israeli occupation authorities |
11-Apr-08 |
D- Demolishing the 90 M2 house of Mr. Ali Aramin for un-licensing |
Mt. Olives |
Israeli occupation authorities |
13-Apr-08 |
S- Confiscating 8 cars for Palestinian Jerusalemites after they had been repaired in West Bank car workshops for violating the Israeli ban on this matter |
Shu'fat |
Israeli occupation authorities |
15-Apr-08 |
D- Demolishing the 80 M2 house of Mr. Yunis Mohammed Isbeih for being located in the path of the Wall although it was built decades ago. |
Anata |
Israeli occupation army |
21-Apr-08 |
C- Ratifying the construction of a new Jewish quarter under the name of Ma'ale David over 10 dunums of land taken from the former Israeli police station |
Ras Al Amud |
Israeli occupation authorities |
23-Apr-08 |
C- Starting the constructing of a new model of the alleged second temple at the cost of 20 Million $ |
Western wall plaza |
Israeli occupation authorities |
29-Apr-08 |
D- Forcing Mr. Khalid Mohammed Siyam to destroy a part of his home – 30 M2 – for un-licensing |
Mt. Olives |
Israeli occupation authorities |
Israeli violations in Hebron Governorate – April 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-Apr-08 |
O- Continuing to attack Palestinian houses and properties |
Wadi An Nasara |
Israeli settler occupying ar Rajabi building |
5-Apr-08 |
O- Injuring Mr. Safwat Al Ajlounin with live bullet and attacking homes and properties |
Wadi Al Qadi, tel ar Rumayda |
Israeli settlers of Ramat Yashai colony |
11-Apr-08 |
O- Physically attacking child Ahmad Mohammed Rashid, 12 years old, causing him moderate injuries which required medical treatment at a local hospital in Yata |
Hirabet an Nabi, Susiya |
Israeli settlers of Susiya colony |
16-Apr-08 |
S- Confiscating all the contents of ar Rahma (blessing) bakery affiliated to the Charitable Islamic Society and closing it with red wax under the offense of supporting 4000 orphans with food |
Nimra, Al Haraeq |
Israeli occupation authorities, police and army |
21-Apr-08 |
O- Closing the doors of the Ibrahimi mosque in the face of Muslim prayers and opening them for Israeli settlers to celebrate a Jewish holiday |
Ibrahimi mosque, old city |
Israeli occupation authorities, police and army |
24-Apr-08 |
O- Hitting the child Ahmad Ra'fat at Titi, 9 years old, with a speedy car causing him moderate injuries and fractures which necessitated transferring him to hospital for medical treatment |
Main road passing by Al Aroub refugee camp |
An Israeli settler |
27-Apr-08 |
O- Closing a tailor workshop affiliated to the Charitable Islamic Society and closing it by military order for three years under the offense of providing clothing to orphans in the city |
Nimra, Al Harayeq |
Israeli occupation authorities, police and army |
28-Apr-08 |
O- Dismissing farmer Mohammed Naser an Nawaj'a and others from their land located near the colony of Susiya |
Susiya |
The Israeli occupation army |
30-Apr-08 |
O- Attacking with stones, metal poles and empty bottles the houses of Mohammed Ayub Jaber, borthers Kayed and Ghalib Al Ja'bari Mazen Mohammed Al Ja'bari and the Da'na family causing material damage |
Wadi an Nasara, Wadi Al Hasin, ar Ras and Jaber quarter in the old city |
Dozens of settlers from Kiriayt Arba' colony |
30-Apr-08 |
O- Reaching a deal between settlers and Israeli government to voluntarily evacuate the colonial post of Peter in exchange for building two cow farms, a poultry farm and a number of housing units around and inside the colony of Beit Yattir |
Khirbet Imneizil and Yattir colony |
The Israeli occupation army |
Israeli Violation in the Gaza Strip – April 2008
Date of Violation |
Location |
Owner |
Violation |
1 April 2008 |
Deir Al-Balah town in the central Gaza Strip |
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O_ Searching a number of houses |
2 April 2008 |
Beit Hanoun town in the northern Gaza Strip |
Nayef Abu ‘Athra and the heirs of Khadra Wahdan |
O_ Searching houses |
Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip |
Abu Mandil and Al-Buhairi families |
S_ Razing 24 dunums of agricultural land planed with olives |
|
3 April 2008 |
Al-Sraij area in al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis |
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S_ Razing 58 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives, wheat, parleys, lentils and vegetables |
4 April 2008 |
Northeast of al-Boreij refugee camp |
Hussein Hassan Abu Sa’id |
O_ Shelling at a 3-storey house causing extensive damage |
Al-Ahmar area in the east of Beit Hanoun town |
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S_ Razing 40 dunums of agricultural land planted with citrus |
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7 April 2008 |
Al-Qubtaniya area in the east of Beit Hanoun |
|
S_ Razing 17 dunums of agricultural land planted with almonds and citrus |
8 April 2008 |
Northeast of Gaza City |
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S_ Razing 10 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives |
Northeast of Gaza City |
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D_ Damaging 3 rabbit farms, a 2000-square-meter animal farm, two stores, 85 beehives |
|
Northeast of Gaza City |
Abu ‘Olba Bus Company |
D_ Damaging a 3500-square-meter store |
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Northeast of Gaza City |
Sameer Sa’id al-Jadba |
D_ Damaging a 850-square-meter bird farm |
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Northeast of Gaza City |
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D_ Destroying a mosque |
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Northeast of Gaza City |
Jawwal Mobile Phone Company |
D_ Destroying a transmission tower |
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9 April 2008 |
Al-Sraij area in al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis |
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O_ Raiding a number of houses and transforming them into military sites |
11 April 2008 |
Al-Boreij refugee camp |
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D+S_ Destroying 3 houses and razing 50 dunums of agricultural lands |
13 April 2008 |
Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in the north of Gaza City |
Mohammed Khaled Hijazi |
D_ Destroying a home |
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Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in the north of Gaza City |
Salama Ya’qoub Mahdi |
D_ Destroying the forth floor of four-storey house |
15 April 2008 |
Al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis |
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D_ Raiding a number of houses and a school and transforming them into military sites |
Al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis |
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S_ Razing113 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives, almonds, palms, vegetables, wheat and parleys |
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Al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis |
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D_ Damaging irrigation networks and electricity and telephone supplies |
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Wadi al-Salqa village in the central Gaza Strip |
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D_ Destroying four houses and one partially |
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Near Al-Taqwa Mosque in Beit Lahia town |
Bassam Hussein ‘Aabed |
D_ Destroying a forth floor of a six-storey building |
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16 April 2008 |
East of Gaza City |
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D+S_ Razing 300-square-meters of agricultural land and heavily damaging a mosque, a house |
Juhor al-Dik village in the central Gaza Strip |
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D+S_ Razing at least 200 dunums of agricultural land and demolishing 6 houses |
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20 April 2008 |
Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
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D+S_ Razing 33 dunums of agricultural land and destroyed 4 greenhouses, 3 agricultural pools, irrigation networks and 2 rooms |
Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
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D_ Destroying a house |
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23 April 2008 |
Al-Amal neighborhood in the west of Khan Yunis |
Husni ‘Awadh al-Lahham |
D_ Destroyingthird floor of a 4-storey apartment building |
24 April 2008 |
‘Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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S_ Razingareas of agricultural land |
26 April 2008 |
Al-Amal neighborhood in Beit Hanoun town |
Mustafa Hassan Ma’rouf |
D_ Demolishing a house |
27 April 2008 |
East of Deir al-Balah town |
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O_ Searching a number of houses and transforming them into military sites |
East of Deir al-Balah town |
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D_ Demolishing the fences of 6 houses |
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East of Deir al-Balah town |
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D_ Damaging 3 houses |
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East of Deir al-Balah town |
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S_ Razing 140 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives, citrus and vegetables, and 5 greenhouses that stood on the land |
Israeli Violations in the West Bank Governorates during the Month of May 2008
Israeli violations in Jenin Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-May-2008 |
O_ Surrounding the house of ‘Amar Abu Galyoun |
Jenin refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
1-May-2008 |
O_ Surrounding the house of Fathi ‘Amrneh |
Zabuba village west of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
2-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into houses and offices in Al Samudi building and confiscated properties |
Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
7-May-2008 |
O_ Closing the agricultural roads barring landowners from accessing their agricultural lands |
Ya’bud town southwest of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
10-May-2008 |
C- Erecting of a number of caravans in the two ' evacuated colonies' and preventing Palestinian access to the area |
Jenin Governorate |
Israeli settlers of Sanur and Homesh settlements |
12-May-2008 |
O_ Searching houses owned by Bajes Hamdiya and Ahmad Nawahda |
Jenin city, Jenin refugee camp and Al Yamun town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
15-May-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint and restricted Palestinian access |
On the eastern entrance of Fahma village southwest of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
22-May-2008 |
O_ Searching houses of Ibrahim Jaber, Noor El Din Yousef Qabaha, Yousef ‘Abed Allah ‘Iwedat, Basam & Mustafa Al Sha’er, Misbah Abu ‘Aziz and Jamal ‘Arda |
Burqin and ‘Araba towns west of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
23-May-2008 |
O_ Opening fire at Palestinian houses and commercial stores and setting fire into a restaurant owned by Nabil Abu Dghash, causing extensive loses |
Al Far’a refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-May-2008 |
O_ Taking over the house of Al Baz family turning it into military site. |
Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
26-May-2008 |
O- Erecting a military barrier and hindering Palestinian movement |
Jaba' |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
27-May-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint and restricted Palestinian access |
On Nablus road near Marka village south of Jenin city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
27-May-2008 |
O_ Taking over the male and female UNRWA schools turning them into military sites |
Al Far’a refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Ramallah Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
5-May-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint detaining Palestinian cars for hours |
Between Deir Ibzi’ and ‘Ein ‘Arik villages |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
7-May-2008 |
O_ Transferring Modi’in ‘Illit settlement bloc into a city |
Ramallah Governorate |
The Israeli Ministry of Interior |
11-May-2008 |
C_ Constructing new Industrial Zone in the nearby settlement of Shilat |
Ramallah Governorate |
Modi’in ‘Illit Municipality |
12-May-2008 |
C_ A new winery is currently being set up three kilometers away from Migron outpost on private Palestinian lands |
Ramallah Governorate |
The Israeli Authority |
13-May-2008 |
S_ Putting some bench marks on vast areas of agricultural lands in an attempt to construct the Wall |
Ni’lin village |
Israeli companies responsible for the construction of the Wall |
19-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into Abu Ghalous residential building |
Umm Al Sharayt neighborhood south of Al Bireh city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
26-May-2008 |
C_ Trying to construct new caravans |
Bil’in town west of Ramallah city |
The Israeli settlers |
30-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Saleh ‘Atta Saleh, causing loses to properties |
Birham village northwest of Ramallah |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Bethlehem Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
6-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses of ‘Atallah Al Ta’amreh and Hassan Muhammad Al Wardian |
Wadi Shahin neighborhood and in Hindaza Mountain |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
9-May-2008 |
D_ Military warnings to demolish four houses and one public water tank. The houses belong to: Muhammad Suleiman Salah (150m²), Ahmad Abu El Hatab Musa (five- storey residential building), and Muhammad Salah Mahmoud Musa (120 m²) and ‘Ali Salim Musa (90 m²) |
Al Khadr village west of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Authorities |
10-May-2008 |
O_ Taking over a two- storey house which belongs to Artas Monastery and surrounded it with barbed wires |
Artas village south of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli settlers |
14-May-2008 |
P_ Plans to construct new Israeli town in Shdema site 'Ush Ghurab' |
Beit Sahour city |
The Israeli settlers of Qiryat Arba’, Efrat, Tekoa’ and Har Homa |
23-May-2008 |
O_ Searching Palestinian houses under the pretext of looking for wanted Palestinian people |
Tequ’ town south of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
28-May-2008 |
D_ Military warnings to demolish the houses of Muhammad ‘Atta Allah Sa’d, Ayman Khalil Mahmoud Sa’d and Muhammad Mahmoud Sa’d |
Khirbet Zakariya |
The Israeli Authorities |
28-May-2008 |
D_ Military warnings to demolish structures owned by Muhammad Yunis Issa and Khalil Odeh Hassan Al Hamamreh |
Husan village |
The Israeli Authorities |
28-May-2008 |
D_ Military warning to demolish the 100 meters square house of Yousef Issa Yousef Musallam |
Al Makhrour area in Beit Jala city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Hebron Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-May-08 |
D- Handing over 6 halt of construction orders against houses under the pretext of un-licensing |
Beit Awa and Dura towns |
The Israeli occupation authorities |
2-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Khalid Ahmad Al Za’arier |
Al Samu’ town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
2-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on Palestinian farmers while grazing their sheep |
Hebron city |
The Israeli settlers of Ma’on |
2-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian houses causing loses to the properties |
Wadi Al Nasara and Wadi Al Hasin neighborhoods |
Israeli settlers occupying Al Rajaby building |
4-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian houses causing loses to the properties |
Wadi Al Nasara neighborhood |
The Israeli settlers of Qiryat Arba’ |
4-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Basim Yousef Jaber Al Ka’ka and widely searched the house |
Adh Dhahirya town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
5-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into ‘Abed Allah ‘Azam Mosque and several numbers of commercial stores |
Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
5-May-08 |
C- Establishing a new colonial post in the land of Palestinians near Nigohut settlement south west of Hebron |
Dura and Dhahirya Towns |
Nigohut settlers |
5-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the houses of Yousef ‘Abed Allah Al Rejoub, Nimr Al Rejoub Isma’il ‘Abed Allah Al Rejoub and Mahmoud ‘Ali Msalam Al Rejoub |
Kresa area in Dura town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
5-May-08 |
C- Erecting a tent that is used as a synagogue in the land of Mr. Abdul Karim Ibrahim Al Ja'bari |
Wadi an Nasarah |
Kiriyat Arba' settlers |
7-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of the Palestinian Parliament ‘Azam Salhab destroying properties |
Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
7-May-2008 |
D_ Military warnings to stop construction at 10 Palestinian houses under the pretext of not having building permits. Among owners, the following were known: Khalid Ahmad Hussein Al Qawasmy, Khalid ‘Atta Al ‘Ewawy, Fahim Jameil Muhmmad Byari, Khairy Khader Al Haymouny, Akram Muhammad ‘Abed El Muhsin Al ‘Atawneh and Sa’ed Al Qa’oud |
Hilat Su’ud and Sha’b Ward areas in Hebron city and Beit Kahil |
The Israeli Authorities |
8-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the houses of Firas Ibrahim Hamed Abu Maria, Sharif Fathi Isma’il Barghith, Naser Ibrahim Abu Maleha, ‘Abed El ‘Aziz Omar, Kamil Omar, Muhammad Zari’ and Walid Abu Shirar |
Beit Ummar and Dura towns north and south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
8-May-08 |
o- Taking over the house of Mr. Mohammed Rabi' Al Ja'bari and changing it into a military garrison |
Wadi Al Hassin |
The Israeli occupation army |
11-May-2008 |
O_ Searching the houses of Muhammad Hassan Al Khabaz, Isma’il Rasmi Rib’i and Muhammad Issa Rashid ‘Awwad causing panic to dwellers |
Beit Ummar town north of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
12-May-2008 |
O_ Re-closing Al Fahs Junction with earth mounds and cement blocks |
South of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
12-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Ahmad ‘Abed El Qader Al Hroub |
Kharas town northwest of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
13-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses of Ratib Al ‘Iwawy and Fuad Ikfafi and in Al Namra Mosque |
Hebron city and in Nuba town west of Hebron |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
13-May-2008 |
S_ Razing two dunums of lands owned by Hilmi Al Jamal to construct a new military base |
Al Fahs area south of bypass road # 60 and wadi Al Khalil |
The Israeli Occupation Bulldozers |
14-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Daoud Al Natsheh and into the store of Raed Abu Sneineh, causing damages |
Al Salam Street in Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
15-May-08 |
D- Grazing cattle inside 200 dunums planted with seasonal crops |
Susiya, Yata |
Israeli settlers from Susiya |
17-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the two-storey house of Fuad ‘Abed El Halim ‘Alqam, destroying windows and doors |
Beit Ummar town north of Heron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
17-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses of Ibrahimm Fahim Ikhlil and ‘Ali Samir Ikhlil |
Heron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on Palestinian shepherds while they were in their lands |
East of Yatta town south of Hebron city |
Israeli settlers from Nof Nesher |
19-May-2008 |
R_ Closing the road connecting Manoh Mountain, the DCO, Al Iskan outskirt and Wadi Al Harya along with the industrial zone south of Hebron city with cement blocks and earth mounds |
South of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
18-May-08 |
O Attacking the homes of Haiydar Mohammed Al Ja'bari, Issa Jaber, Moahmmed Rabi' Al Ja'bari, Ghalib Al Ja'bari and Sulieman Fahd Al Ja'bari with stones and empty bottles |
Wadi Al Hassin |
Kiriyat Arab' settlers |
19-May-2008 |
C_ Building new outpost |
On a hill near Negohot settlement south of Hebron Mountain |
Israeli settlers |
20-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into a five-storey residential building opposite to Hebron University |
Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
20-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses of Martyr Muhammad Mustafa Shahin, Muhammad Ghanam and Fadi Muhammad Khalil Dudin |
Dura town and the villages of Kharsa and Karza south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
21-May-2008 |
O_ Carrying out huge house to house search campaign. Among owners, the following was known: Mahoud Al Shurouf |
Hebron city, Beit Ummar, Beit Nuba, Sa’er and Beit ‘Awa towns |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
21-May-2008 |
D_ Military warning to demolish the house of Walid Al Haymouni |
Beit Kahil northwest of Hebron city |
The Israeli Authorities |
21-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on Palestinian cars passing through Al Fahs checkpoint |
Hebron city |
The Israeli settlers |
22-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses Hamid Al Zaghir, ‘Ali Al Rejoub and Salameh Jaber Al Sewaity after forcing all dwellers to evacuate the houses under the threat of weapons. |
Hebron city and in Deir Samit and Dura towns |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
22-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the Ibrahimi Elementary School |
Old city of Hebron |
The Israeli settlers |
24-May-2008 |
O_ Confiscating more than 60 sheep owned by Salameh ‘Ali Samasraunder the pretext of grazing in a closed military zone. |
Adh Dhahiriya town south of Hebron city |
The Israeli settlers |
26-May-2008 |
O_ Searching the houses of‘Ezo ‘Amr Jad Allah, ‘Abed El Qader Omar Jad Allah, ‘Abed El ‘Aziz ‘Amir Jad Allah, Mahmoud ‘Amir Jad Allah, Isma’il ‘Abed El Qader Ghanim, Basam Muhammad Hussein Al Batat, Ghazi Hassan Mansour Qesiya, Akram ‘Abed Allah Al ‘Atawneh, Issa Talab Sanadeh, Muhammad Talab Sanadneh and Arwa ‘Abed El ‘Aziz Abu Haykal |
Old city of Hebron, Dura, Adh Dhahirya, Beit Kahil and Yatta towns |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
27-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Nayif Al Hashlamon |
Nimra area in Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
28-May-08 |
D- issuing a number of halt-of-construction notifications against houses for un-licensing |
Beit Ummer |
The Israeli occupation authorities |
28-May-2008 |
S_ Razing 3.5 dunums of lands owned by Muhammad Al Kawamleh |
Beit Ummar town |
The Israeli Occupation Bulldozers |
29-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses of Hamdi Al Harsh, ‘Atta Allah Kayed Al Halaq, Muhammad Hamdi Al Harsh, Shaker Kayed Al Halaq, Mahmoud Al Harsh, Jihad Al Harsh and Issa Muhammad Al Harsh turning them into military posts |
Al Rihiya village south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
29-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the houses of Khaled, Hisham and Fawzi Manasra and the houses of Walid, Habis and Ja’far Al Fhily turning them into military sites |
Bani N’am town east of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
30-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the houses of Khalil ‘Ali, Ahmad Al Qiq and Fathi Omar, causing extensive loses |
Yatta, Dura and Adh Dhahriya towns |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
31-May-08 |
O-Closing with cement blocks the only soil road that links the villages of at Tuwani and Imneizil with Yata increasing the suffering of more than 1000 local citizens in an attempt to force them out of the area |
at Tuwani and Imneizil |
The Israeli occupation army |
31-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Sufian Bahar |
Beit Ummar town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
31-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian houses of Da’na, Jaber and Abu ‘Is’fan |
Al Nasara and Al Hasin neighborhoods and Al Ras area |
Israeli settlers occupying Al Rajabi building |
31-May-2008 |
C_ Trying to erect a new outpost |
Al Jumjuma hill and in Wadi Al Dur northeast of Halhul town north of Hebron city |
The Israeli settlers |
Israeli violations in Nablus Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
3-May-2008 |
D_ Damaging few houses, setting fire into some vehicles and burning dozens of acres of agricultural fields |
‘Asera Al Qiblya |
The Israeli settlers of Yizhar |
4-May-2008 |
O- Setting fire to the trees in he vicinity of the house of Mr. Jamal Yusif Saleh |
'Asera Al Shamalia |
Yitzhar Settlers |
4-May-2008 |
S+C_ Announcing the plan number 1/114 to expand the colony of Bracha over 229 dunums over the land of Burin village |
Burin village south of Nablus city |
The Israeli Authorities |
7-May-2008 |
O- Beating a farmer, damaging his tractor and threatening to kill him if he comes back to his land |
'Asera Al Shamalia |
Israeli Settlers |
7-May-2008 |
O_ Taking over several numbers of houses turning them into military posts and blowing some extensive devices inside the houses, causing extensive loses |
Al Yasmina neighborhood in the old city of Nablus |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
8-May-2008 |
O_ Closing Beit Iba checkpoint and hindering Palestinian access |
West of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
11-May-2008 |
O_ Barring Palestinians from Beit Furik and Beit Dajan and the nearby villages from accessing the checkpoint under security reasons |
East of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) manning Beit Furik checkpoint |
13-May-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint and restricted Palestinian access |
Nearby Huwwara village south of Nablus city and on Yizhar junction |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
13-May-2008 |
O_ Detaining hundreds of Palestinian vehicles |
Za’tara checkpoint |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
13-May-2008 |
O_ Closing ‘Asera Al Shamaliya checkpoint (checkpoint # 17) |
North of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
13-May-2008 |
O) Reconstructing Al Bathan checkpoint |
North of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
13-May-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoints |
Salem, Deir Al Hatab and ‘Azmout villages |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
16-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the houses of Jamal Yousef Saleh and Qasim Muhammad Hasan |
‘Asera Al Qablya south of Nablus city |
The Israeli settlers of Yizhar |
24-May-2008 |
O_ Setting fire into a Palestinian restaurant owned by Mahmoud Abu Halema, destroying cars and taking over several numbers of houses |
Al Quds Street in Nablus city & Balata refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
25-May-2008 |
S_ Razing more than 8km lengths of lands planted with Olives, Almonds, Figs and Grape vines |
Beit Furik town east of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
25-May-2008 |
D- Burning a restaurant, destroying a number of cars and breaking through a number of homes |
Al Quds road and Balata refugee camp |
The Israeli Occupation Forces |
27-May-2008 |
D- Seizing a stone coffin from an archeological site and transferring it to Israel |
Sabastiya |
The Israeli antiquity authority |
28-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on resident Shadi Burhan ‘Awad and stole his car |
Awarta village south of Nablus city |
The Israeli settlers of Itamar |
Israeli violations in Qalqilyah Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
4-May-2008 |
O_ Besieging a high school with 490 students inside it for hours |
‘Azzun town east of Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
14-May-2008 |
O_ Closing the main road leading to ‘Azzun village |
East of Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli settlers |
27-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the Palestinian houses, commercial stores and schools. Among owners known: Ibrahim Al Harty, Ashraf Diyab and Muhsin Hardan |
Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
28-May-2008 |
D_ Demolishing a fence and barracks nearby the house of Muhammad Al Saman |
West of Qalqiliya city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Jerusalem Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-May-2008 |
O- Storming the headquarters of the Trade Unions after holding an honoring party for veteran unionists and taking all the IDs' numbers of people present at the party |
Beit Hanina |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
2-May-2008 |
D- Preventing the inauguration of Samid (Steadfastness) community reach center, dismissing all the attendees and arresting its director and steering committee members |
Aqabet Al Khalidiya, old city |
The Israeli Intelligence Police |
2-May-2008 |
p_ Plans to construct a tent |
E-1 hilltop in Ma’ale Adumim |
Mayor of Ma'aleh Adumim settlement, Benny Kashriel |
2-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the house of Ra’fat Samih Najeeb causing loses and damages to properties |
Old city of Jerusalem |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
4-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the Palestinian commercial stores and imposed high taxes on Palestinian store owners |
Al ‘Atarin Markets, Khan El Zeit, Al Dabagha neighborhoods, Al Sultan Suleiman, Salah El Din and Al Sahira Streets in Jerusalem city |
The Israeli Property Taxation Authority (Arnona) |
5-May-2008 |
C- Announcing a new construction plan to build 2337 housing units |
Beit Safafa, Giva'at Hamatos colony |
The Israeli occupation authorities |
6-May-2008 |
D- Attacking the family house of Mr. Nader Adawi destroying doors and furniture and beating family members for no clear reason |
Shu’fat refugee camp north of Jerusalem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
6-May-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the Palestinian houses and commercial stores |
Al ‘Isawiya town |
The Israeli Property Taxation Authority (Arnona) |
8-May-2008 |
O_ Transferring their transportation Bureaus into the new Police Station building at the E-1 area |
E-1 hilltop in Ma’ale Adumim |
The Israeli Police department |
12-May-2008 |
C- Ratifying the plan to construct a permanent metal bridge to link between the Dung gate and the Moroccan gate of Al Aqsa mosque despite objection on part of the Islamic Trust authorities who have the only right to work there |
The Moroccan Gate –West Jerusalem |
The Israeli Committee for Planning and Construction |
13-May-2008 |
C_ Constructing 150 new housing units. Buildings will be composed of 12-14 floors and will be constructed on 20000 m² of lands |
Gilo settlement south of Jerusalem city |
The Israeli committee of Housing and Construction |
14-May-2008 |
C_ Beginning the process of approving a plan for a new housing complex, including a synagogue, in the heart of the Arab neighborhood of Silwan. The plan, submitted by the right-wing 'Elad' association, includes 10 apartments, kindergarten classrooms, a library and underground parking for 100 cars |
South of the Old City |
Jerusalem Municipality |
14-May-2008 |
D_ Military warning to demolish the five- storey residential building of Sami Abu Zahriya |
Beit Hanina town |
Jerusalem Municipality |
14-May-2008 |
P_ Plans for new building projects, including continued building (600 housing units) |
Betar ‘Illit settlement located to the southwest of Jerusalem city |
Israeli Ministry of Housing and Construction |
18-May-2008 |
O Storming the Nabkba commemoration meeting and confiscating all the banners and posters raised at the meeting |
Al Quds Open University, Izariya (Bethany) |
The Israeli occupation army |
18-May-2008 |
S_ Military warning to confiscate 25 dunums of lands |
Al ‘Isawiya town |
The Israeli Defense Ministry |
18-May-2008 |
D- Informing the families of Adel Maslamani and Nazmi Jamjum of the need to evacuate their homes in anticipation of imminent demolition |
Beit Hanina |
The Israeli Occupation |
19-May-2008 |
D- Enforcing a new law on ' illegal building' which stipulates that the Palestinian owner has to pay all the demolition expenses of his home once demolished for un-licensing. |
Jerusalem city |
The Israeli Authorities |
21-May-2008 |
C_ Approving the construction of 286 new housing units |
Betar Illit settlement southwest of Bethlehem city |
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert |
21-May-2008 |
D_ Demolishing four apartments (400 m²) owned by Amin Ibrahim Ghuzlan and another two apartments (170 m²) owned by Majed Al Salaymeh |
‘Anbar Street in Al Tur neighborhood east of Jerusalem city, Al Sahl Street in Al Tur |
The Israeli Occupation Bulldozers |
21-May-2008 |
D_ Military warnings to demolish 22 housesunder the pretext of being built without proper licensing documents |
Al Farouq and ‘Ein Al Luza neighborhoods in Silwan |
Jerusalem Municipality |
23-May-2008 |
O- Storming the Palace Hotel and preventing the organizing of a celebration meeting for the education department in east Jerusalem and forcing more than 100 invitees out of the celebration hall. |
Jerusalem |
The Israeli Occupation Forces |
25-May-2008 |
O- Preventing dozens of Palestinians from reaching their fields planted with long –lived olive trees under the pretext that the target land is classified by the occupation authorities as a absentee property although its owners are present. In reality, the Israeli nature reserve authority plans to confiscate the target land and build a garden for exclusive Jewish use |
Vicinity of the Hebrew University, Mt. Olives |
The Israeli Occupation Army |
26-May-2008 |
C_ Plans to construct a new neighbourhood (Qiryat Ya’lez) of 300 housing units |
Giva’t Zeev settlement near Jerusalem |
Group of Israeli settlers from 'Khade Ya’lez' |
27-May-2008 |
O_ Sealing off with glue the house of Ibrahim Abu Idhaim for adding 300 m² structure to the existing building |
Jabal Al Mukkabir neighborhood |
Jerusalem Municipality |
31-May-2008 |
C_ New tenders to construct hundreds of housing units (121 units in Har Homa and 763 units in Pisgat Ze'ev.) |
East Jerusalem settlements |
The Israeli Minister of Housing and Construction, Ze'ev Boim |
Israeli violations in Jericho Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
29-May-2008 |
D_ A structure is being threatened of demolition under the pretext of lacking building permits |
Al Jiftlik town in the Jordan valley |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Tulkarm Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
4-May-2008 |
O_ Searching the houses of Radwan ‘Attiya, Muhammad Wafiq Omar, Baher Samih Odwan, Hamza ‘Abed El Fatah and Ahmad Anwar |
Far’un village south of Tulkarm city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
12-May-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint detaining residents for hours |
On the main entrance of ‘Alar town north of Tulkarm city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
13-May-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint detaining residents for hours |
On the entrance of Baqa Al Sharqiya village north of Tulkarm city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
21-May-2008 |
O_ Searching the houses of Samir Yousef Al Ashqar, Bilal Yousef ‘Ajaj and Yasir Sadiq ‘Ajaj |
Sayda town north of Tulkarm city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
21-May-2008 |
O_ Closing ‘Enav checkpoint barring Palestinian movement |
East of Tulkarm city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-May-2008 |
O- Setting up a flying military barrier detaining and delaying Palestinian passengers |
Atil and Zeita |
The Israeli occupation army |
30-May-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the house of Rami Talal Al Shinar, causing loses |
Far’oun and Irtah outskirts |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Salfit Governorate – May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
19-May-2008 |
O_ Freeing wild pigs into the agricultural lands planted with Wheat, Barely and Apples owned by Khalil Omran and ‘Abed El Hadi M’ale |
Salfit city |
The Israeli settlers of Ariel |
30-May-2008 |
O_ Closing the northern entrance of Salfit city with earth mounds and cement blocks under the pretext of being close to Ariel settlement |
Salfit city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Tubas Governorate May 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
25-May-08 |
D- Issuing orders to demolish 20 Bedouin dwellings for the tribe of Al Ka'bana |
Ad Duyk at Thita |
The Israeli occupation army |
30-May-08 |
D- Setting fire to large mountainous as a result of military exercises |
Jabel Al Burj |
The Israeli occupation army |
Israeli Violations in the Gaza Strip – June 2008
Date of Violation |
Location |
Owner |
Violation |
1 May, 2008 |
Al-Farrahin neighborhood in ‘Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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O_ Raiding a number of houses and transforming them into military sites |
Al-Farrahin neighborhood in ‘Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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S+D_ Razing 225 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives, palms, fruits, vegetables, parleys and wheat, and destroying a greenhouse, a number of irrigation networks and a number of rooms |
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Al-Farrahin neighborhood in ‘Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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D_ Damaging 6 houses |
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4 May, 2008 |
Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
‘Azmi Shihda Qudaih |
O_ Raiding a house holding the family in one room and transforming it into military site |
Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
Fayez Ahmed Qudaih |
D_ Damaging 400-square-meter, 2-storey house |
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Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
‘Azmi Qudaih |
S+D_ Razing 106 dunums of agricultural land, on which 4 greenhouses, a number of rooms and 2 bird farms stood |
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5 May, 2008 |
Al-Farrahin area in ‘Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis |
Shihada Mahmoud Abu Daqqa |
S_ Razing a 3-dunum area of agricultural land planted with olives |
Al-Sayafa area in the northwest of Beit Lahia town |
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O_ Raiding and searching a number of houses |
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6 May, 2008 |
Abassan town, east of Khan Yunis |
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O_ Raiding and searching a number of houses |
Abassan town, east of Khan Yunis |
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D_ Demolishing 2 houses |
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10 May, 2008 |
Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
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S+D_ Razing 62 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives, citrus and vegetables, and destroying 20 greenhouses, 9 agricultural pools and a number of rooms. |
12 May, 2008 |
Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
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S+D_ Razing 225 dunums of agricultural land and destroying 41 greenhouses, a number of agricultural pools and at least 150 beehives |
14 May, 2008 |
Abu Tain area in the east of ‘Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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O_ Raiding and searching a number of houses |
Abu Tain area in the east of ‘Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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D_ Demolishing a house completely and 3 others partially |
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Abu Tain area in the east of ‘Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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S+D_ Razing 110 dunums of agricultural land and destroying 4 bird farms |
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East of Jabalya refugee camp |
Mohammed Sa’id al-Jamal, Anwar Abu Habel and Rasheed ‘Oukal |
D_ Damaging3 houses |
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15 May, 2008 |
Opposite to the Israeli military outpost east of El-Farahin area in Greater Abasan east of Khan Yunis |
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S_ Digging 3 meters wide and 5 meters deep trench inside the Gaza Strip |
17 May, 2008 |
El-Shoka town southeast of Rafah |
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O_ Raiding and searching a number of houses |
El-Shoka town southeast of Rafah |
Abu Shallouf clan |
S_ Razing 8 dunums of agricultural greenhouses planted with vegetables |
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El-Shoka town southeast of Rafah |
Atteya Ahmad Jaber |
D_ Destroying a chicken farm containing 50,000 chickens |
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21 May , 2008 |
Wadi Gaza village southeast of Gaza City |
Maqbouli, Badawi, Tarabin, and El-Dahdouh clans |
S_ Razing 100 dunums of agricultural land planted with olive trees and wheat |
Beir El-Na’ja area west of Beit Lahia |
Jayyab Abu El-Jedyan |
D_ Destroying a house |
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22 May , 2008 |
Gaza Valley village in the central Gaza Strip |
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D_ Damaging the building of the local council and its subordinate cultural center |
Gaza Valley village in the central Gaza Strip |
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O_ Raiding and searching Qissaria Secondary School |
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Gaza Valley village in the central Gaza Strip |
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S_ Razing 370 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives, citrus, almonds and plums |
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Gaza Valley village in the central Gaza Strip |
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D_ Destroying 5 bird farms and 5 agricultural stores |
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23 May 2008 |
Al-Fukhrai area near Sofa crossing, southeast of Khan Yunis |
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D_ Raiding and searching a number of houses and transformed them into military sites |
Al-Fukhrai area near Sofa crossing, southeast of Khan Yunis |
Khan Yunis Municipality |
D_ Destroying a slaughterhouse |
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Al-Fukhrai area near Sofa crossing, southeast of Khan Yunis |
Hamdan Mohammed Abu Daqqa |
D_ Destroying a Cement factory |
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Al-Fukhrai area near Sofa crossing, southeast of Khan Yunis |
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D+S_ Razing97 dunums of agricultural land and damaging 2 houses |
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24 May, 2008 |
East of Gaza City |
Shawa family |
D_ Partially demolishing a house |
East of Gaza City |
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D_ Destroying a brick factory, a stone factory and 2 agricultural store-rooms |
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26 May, 2008 |
Al-Boreij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip |
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D_ Razing 70 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives |
28 May, 2008 |
Al-Shouka area, northeast of Rafah, and Al-Fukhari area, southeast of Khan Yunis |
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O_ Raiding a number of houses and transforming them into military sites |
29 May, 2008 |
Al-Farta area in the east of Beit Hanoun |
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S_ Razing 50 dunums of agricultural land |
Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
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S_ Razing 25 dunums of agricultural land |
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30 May, 2008 |
Center of al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis |
Abed Rabbu Abu Haleeb |
O_ Firing a missile at an agricultural storeroom |
Center of al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis |
Abu Haleen family |
D_ Damaging a house |
Israeli Violations in the West Bank Governorates during the Month of June 2008
Israeli violations in Jenin Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
3-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint banning Palestinian access |
On the road connecting Jenin city with the Arab American University southeast of the city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
5-Jun-2008 |
D_ Four new military warnings to demolish houses which belong to Jalal Kamil Ighbariya, ‘Amar Rafiq Sbeihat, As’ad Rifa’y and Hussein Sadiq Harz Allah |
Rummana village west of Jenin city |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
5-Jun-2008 |
O_ Surrounding a number of Palestinian houses and taking over others turning them into military posts |
Jenin city, Silet Al Harithya and Kfar Dan villages |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
07-Jun-2008 |
D- Setting ablaze to 720 boxes of hay used as animal fodder |
Burqa |
Homesh Settlers |
12-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching Palestinian houses after forcing all residents to evacuate them under the threat of weapons. Resident Yasine Ahmad Yasin Khalf was known |
Jenin city, Jenin refugee camp, Qabatya Maythaloun and Burqin towns |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
12-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint detaining Palestinian cars for long hours |
On Jenin- Haifa roadway near Harj Al Sa’adeh west of Jenin city |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
15-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses of Farid Hawash, Tariq Abu Ghali and Ghazi Al Sa’di, causing extensive loses to properties; in addition, the IOF destroyed electricity poles and some commercial stores |
Jenin city |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
24-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching Palestinian houses, causing extensive loses to properties |
Silet Al Harithya, ‘Araba, Kafr Ra’i and Fahma villages |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Ramallah Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
2-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting a temporary checkpoint restricted Palestinian access into and out of the village |
On the main entrance of Deir Abu Msh’al village north of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
3-Jun-2008 |
O_ Relocating 440 Olive trees to a nearby area due to the undergoing wall constructions in the area |
Ni’lin village west of Ramallah city |
The IOF and the Israeli Civil Administration |
10-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Mahmoud ‘Eid ‘Atta, detaining dwellers in one room |
Deir Mish’al village to the northwest of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
14-Jun-2008 |
O_ Detaining hundreds of Palestinian residents on ‘Atara's checkpoint for long hours |
North of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
17-Jun-2008 |
C_ Illegal fire station was constructed in a new outpost on a private Palestinian land |
North f Kokhav Yaccov settlement east of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
18-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoints detaining Palestinian residents for hours |
Dura Al Qari’ junction north of Ramallah city, near Al Jalazoun refugee camp and at Burqa village junction northeast of the governorate |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching the house of Tariq Mohammed Al Khatib |
Bil’in village to the west of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
20-Jun-2008 |
S_ Setting fire into the Olive orchards which belong to Rashid Abu Rahmeh and Muhammad ‘Ali Yasin |
Bil’in village to the west of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
20-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Muhammad Tawfiq Al Kahtib |
Bil’in village to the west of Ramallah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
27-Jun-2008 |
S_ Setting fire into tens of Olive trees which belong to Ahmad Faraj Mizhir |
Deir Nizam village northwest of Ramallah city |
The Israeli settlers of Halamesh |
30-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint |
Near Al Sawiya village |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Bethlehem Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
3-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Muhammad Jalal Ahmad, causing damages to properties |
Al Duhaysha refugee camp south of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
4-Jun-2008 |
O_ Opening fire at Palestinian students while leaving their schools, causing a state of panic and fear to them |
Tequ’ town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
5-Jun-2008 |
D_ Military order to demolish a six meters cave used for agriculture and owned by ‘Abed El Fatah ‘Abed Rabou for not being licensed |
Al Walajah village |
The Israeli Ministry of Interior |
5-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching houses of Emad Mohammad Ibrahim and Salwa Reziq Salah |
Al Khadr village west of the city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
6-Jun-2008 |
C_ Plans to build 850 new housing units |
Gilo settlement south of Jerusalem city |
The Israeli Society 'Ir Amim' |
15-Jun-2008 |
O_ Surrounding a five- storey residential building forcing all residents to evacuate it under the threat of weapons and dynamited the main entrance and the equipments of the Shepherds TV station in the same building, causing extensive loses. |
Al Duha town west of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
15-Jun-2008 |
O_ Forcing all owners of the commercial stores located on Jerusalem- Hebron road to close and destroying the store of Ahmad Mizher |
Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
16-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching a house belonging to ‘Eissa Bader Al Hroub, causing damages to properties |
Al Duhaisha refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching the house of Isma’il Khalil Al Shathli |
Al Duhaisha refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching the house of Rebhi Abu Sha'ira |
Al 'Azza refugee camp, north of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
23-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint |
On the main entrance of Za’tara village east of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Mustafa ‘Abed Ibrahim Jubran, causing damages to properties |
Al ‘Ibayat neighbourhood east of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching a house owned by Kamal 'Omar Sarhan |
Al Duhaisha refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
30-Jun-2008 |
O_ Closing the main entrance of Husan village and erecting temporary checkpoint |
West of Bethlehem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Qalqilyah Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-Jun-2008 |
C_ Constructing new neighborhood over 500 dunums of lands in Alfe Menashe settlement |
‘Isla village northeast of Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli Authorities |
2-Jun-2008 |
D_ Dynamiting an agricultural room |
Al Marj area northeast of Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
11-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Samir ‘Ezat Abu Hajleh, destroying its properties, and causing severe damages to the properties |
Siniriya village south of Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
14-Jun-2008 |
O_ Raiding and searching the house of Eyad Mahmoud Sabri |
Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
D_ Demolishing the houses of ‘Akel Hasanein Hajoul (three- storey house), Ibrahim Milhim and the house of Martyr ‘Ali Hassan Hasanein |
Qalqilyah city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Jerusalem Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-Jun-2008 |
C_ Starting the restoration of Jerusalem city’s wall |
Jerusalem city |
Israeli Antiquities Authority |
1-Jun-2008 |
S_ Plans to transfer 20 dunums of lands owned by Al Ansari family into a Jewish national park |
Wadi Al Jouz (Al Siwana ) neighborhood in Jerusalem city |
Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority |
3-Jun-2008 |
D_ Military warnings to demolish 18 residential buildings owned by Surour and Mashahra families |
Al Zawiya neighborhood in Jabal Al Mukabbir |
The Israeli Authorities |
4-Jun-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the Palestinian houses and commercial stores causing extensive loses. Among owners, Samir Al Jundy's house was known |
Jerusalem city |
Group of Israeli settlers |
5-Jun-2008 |
D_ Demolishing the house of Zeidan Ra’fat Al Sheiwaky for not being licensed |
Beit Hanina town |
The Israeli Occupation Bulldozers |
6-Jun-2008 |
C_ A new Jewish neighborhood is planned to be added to the Settlement of Adam in order to receive the 45 Jewish families of Migron Outpost upon its evacuation in August 2008 |
North of Jerusalem city |
The Israeli Authorities |
7-Jun-2008 |
O_ Transferring Bureaus into the new Police Station building |
E-1 area in Ma'ale Adumim |
The Israeli Police department of Judea and Samaria |
7-Jun-2008 |
C_ Endorsing the first stage of the plan to build 2337 new housing units, out of which, 1837 will be built in Giv'at Hamatos settlement and the remaining 500 would be built for Palestinians of Beit Safafa town |
South of Jerusalem city |
The Israeli Local committee for building and Construction |
9-Jun-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on Palestinian commercial stores, causing extensive loses. Among owners, Munther Barakat's house was known |
Near the Dung Gate (Bab El Selsela) in the old city of Jerusalem |
Group of Israeli settlers |
11-Jun-2008 |
C_ Second stage of constructing 60 housing units in the Jewish neighborhood of Maaleh Hazeitim has begun after completing the construction of the infrastructure in the area |
Ras Al 'Amoud neighborhood, in East Jerusalem |
The Israeli Authorities |
11-Jun-2008 |
D_ Demolishing three Palestinian houses owned by Fatin Al Ajrab (110 m²), Khamis Al Tahan (100 m² with a room 35 m²) and Wael Al Faqih (100 m²). |
Beit Hanina, Al Salam outskirt and in At Tur communities |
The Israeli bulldozers |
11-Jun-2008 |
D_ The house of Ihab Zuhdi Fayad Al Tawil is threatened of demolition |
Beit Hanina neighborhood |
The Israeli bulldozers |
12-Jun-2008 |
D_ Demolishing the house (50 m²) of Al Hajej family |
Al Ashqariya neighborhood in Beit Hanina |
Israeli Ministry of Interior |
13-Jun-2008 |
C_ Constructing 1300 new housing units in Ramat Shlomo settlement |
South of Beit Hanina town in Jerusalem city |
The Israeli regional committee for housing and planning |
13-Jun-2008 |
U_ Marking 150 Olive trees preparing to uproot them as being located within the wall’s path |
Beit Hanina town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
14-Jun-2008 |
D_ Issuing a demolition order against the house of Mrs. Yusra Mohammed Ishqeir for un-licensing |
Wad Al Rabab area in Silwan town |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
15-Jun-2008 |
C_ The proposal of Jerusalem Mayor for the construction of 40,000 Housing units in various Israeli Settlements in Jerusalem was approved Sunday by the Governorate Planning and Building Committee at the Municipality |
Settlements of Jerusalem |
Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski |
16-Jun-2008 |
S_ Taking over 2 dunums of lands owned by the Orthodox Patriarchate to construct a parking plot |
Silwan neighborhood south of Jerusalem city |
The Israeli Company of Developing Jerusalem along with the employees of Jerusalem Municipality |
16-Jun-2008 |
D_ Military warnings to demolish three houses owned by Mazin Al Rajaby (360 m²), Suleiman Al Turk (224 m²) and Majed Abu Turky (220 m²). |
Ras Khamis neighborhood in Shu’fat refugee camp |
Jerusalem Municipality |
16-Jun-2008 |
O_ Handing out residents Hamoud Castero and Ahmad Al Hashim military warnings to evacuate their houses within a period of 14 days claiming their ownership of the houses since 1948 |
Oqbat Al Khalidiya area near Al Aqsa Mosque |
An Israeli group 'Yisheva Hayim Ha’olam” |
17-Jun-2008 |
D_ Demolishing two houses which belong to Ihab Zuhdi Al Tawel (50 m²) and Al Ja’bary family |
Beit Hanina town north of Jerusalem city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
17-Jun-2008 |
D_ Demolishing the house of Anwar Ezat ‘Asela |
Wad Qaddum in Ras Al ‘Amoud |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
23-Jun-2008 |
U+S_ Uprooting 300 Olive trees and razing lands to construct a new section of the Israeli Segregation wall |
Southern part of Beit Hanina Al Tahta near Ramot settlement |
The Israeli Occupation Bulldozers |
26-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into several numbers of car workshops and confiscated cars and properties. Among owner, Saleh Fhidat, Orabi Abu Rmeileh, Muhammad Al Nabilsy and Basam Idries were known |
Hizma, ‘Anata, Al Z’ayim and Al ‘Izariya towns |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Nablus Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses of Mabrouk and Himedan families, destroying properties |
‘Ein Beit El Ma’ refugee camp west of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
2-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the Arab Company for Paints and confiscating properties |
Industrial Zone east of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
4-Jun-2008 |
O_ Taking over Salem residential building and forcing all dwellers to evacuate it under the threat of weapons |
Nablus city and in Ein Beit El Ma’ refugee camp west of the city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
4-Jun-2008 |
S- Seizing two tractors and mobile water tanks owned by Mahmud Tubasi and Salam Mohammed |
Jalud |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
5-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house of Mo’taz Adeen Isma’il |
Beit Iba village |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
12-Jun-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on Palestinian houses |
Einabus- Huwwara roadway |
The Israeli settlers of Yizhar |
13-Jun-2008 |
O- Attacking the house of Mahmud Khalaf and stabbing his son |
Huwwara |
Israeli settlers from Yizhar |
12-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the Palestinian Society for Development and Democracy after dynamiting its main entrances, causing extensive loses to the properties |
Al Makhfiya neighborhood in Nablus city |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
17-Jun-2008 |
E_ New expansion activities are taking place in the eastern part of Huwwara checkpoint and constructed new iron poles for pedestrians |
South of Nablus city |
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) |
18-Jun-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the houses of Yahya & Muhammad Al ‘Aqad and the houses of Al Dardouk and ‘Asfour families, destroying properties |
‘Ein Beit Al Ma’ refugee camp west of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
O_ Closing a road near Huwwara checkpoint and banning Palestinian access |
South of Nablus city |
Israeli settlers of Yizhar |
19-Jun-2008 |
O_ Invading Joseph Tomb and breaking into three Palestinian schools: Qadri Tuqan School, Al Haj Ma’zouz School and Basim Al Shak’a School after dynamiting their main entrances |
East of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching Palestinian houses. Among owners known was Mabrouk family |
‘Ein Beit Al Ma’ camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
U_ Setting fire into 250 dunums of lands planted with Olives and Wheat |
Burin and ‘Asera Al Qiblya villages south of Nablus city |
Israeli settlers of Yizhar |
21-Jun-2008 |
O_ Closing Huwwara checkpoint both sides and hindering Palestinian access |
South of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
23-Jun-2008 |
O_ Closing Al Bathan and ‘Asera Al Shamaliya checkpoints (Checkpoint number 17) hindering Palestinian access to the villages north of Nablus city |
North of Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-Jun-2008 |
D_ Destroying an apartment in Al Sal’ous residential building |
Al Makhfiya neighborhood in Nablus city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
28-Jun-2008 |
O_ Taking over Al Anwar residential building, turning it into military post |
Nablus city and into ‘Ein Beit El Ma’ refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Tubas Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
4-Jun-2008 |
D_ Military warnings to stop the construction at some residential and agricultural structures under the pretext of lacking building permits due to their location in Area C which falls under the full Israeli Control. |
Al Farisiya and Al Hadidiya hamlets in Wadi Al Maleh area in the Jordan Valley |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
16-Jun-2008 |
S_ Military order number 08/08/T to confiscate 356 dunums of lands to construct new military base |
Tubas city, Samra Hamlet |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
16-Jun-2008 |
O‑ Extensive military activities are taking place in the eastern slopes |
East of Tubas city near Tayaseer and Al ‘Aqaba villages |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
18-Jun-2008 |
O‑ Aggressing on three Palestinian farmers while they were working in their lands |
Yarza area east of Tubas |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
27-Jun-2008 |
E_ Expanding the borders of the settlement on the expanse of Palestinian lands |
Northern valleys |
The Israeli settlers of Maskkiyot |
Israeli violations in Salfit Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-Jun-2008 |
O_ Releasing wild pigs into Palestinian agricultural lands and the Palestinian houses causing extensive loses. Among the owners, the following was Fikry Al Zarba |
Al Frayz area north of Salfit city |
The Israeli settlers of Ariel |
3-Jun-2008 |
O_ Closing the Wall gate and preventing Palestinian farmers from accessing their lands segregated behind the Wall |
Masha town west of Salfit city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
16-Jun-2008 |
D_ Three military warnings to stop the construction of two houses and a water well. Among the owners, resident Ragheb Sa’id was known. |
Deir Balut town |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
Israeli violations in Hebron Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
1-June-08 |
D- Attacking citizens and properties causing injuries and material damage |
Wadi an Nasara and Al Hassin |
Armed Israeli Settlers |
2-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoints barring Palestinian access |
Al Salam and ‘Ein Sara Streets, Bab Al Zawiya area, on Wad Al Qaf road, Tarousa- Dura road and in the old city of Hebron |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
2-Jun-2008 |
O_ Confiscating tens of Palestinian cars. |
Halhul town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
3-Jun-2008 |
C_ Rebuilding Hazon David synagogue |
Near Hebron city |
Qiryat Arba’ settlers |
4-Jun-2008 |
O‑ Taking over several numbers of houses turning them into military posts. |
Nuba, Idhna, Al Sheioukh towns and Al Fuwwar refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
4-June-08 |
D- Attacking Palestinian homes with stones, empty bottles and metal poles causing material damage |
Wadi an Nasara |
Israeli settlers |
5-Jun-2008 |
O_ Raiding and searching two houses belonging to Hamed Al Za’aqiq and Fu’ad ‘Abdul Hakim ‘Alqam and transforming them into military posts |
Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
6-Jun-2008 |
O_ Storming two charitable societies confiscating their properties and closing them by military orders for three years |
Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
6-Jun-2008 |
O‑ Breaking into Al Sheioukh Charitable Society and its school and confiscating belongings such as chairs, computers, office equipment, and documentsand closing them for three years |
Al Sheioukh village |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
6-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the offices of the Islamic Charitable Society and confiscating computers, files and other stationeries before hanging on its main door, a military order shutting it down for three years. |
Beit Ola village, west of Hebron |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
6-Jun-2008 |
O_ Blocking the primary means of access between At-Tuwani and the surrounding villages with Yatta Town by creating a six-foot-high mound spanning the width of the road using concrete slabs, boulders and earth |
Southern Hebron Governorate |
The Israeli Occupation military and settlers |
7-June-08 |
O- Renewing attacks against Majdi Al Ja'bari house and a shoe factory for Bassam Fahd Al Ja'bari |
Tel ar Rumayda |
Ramat Yashai colonists |
7-Jun-2008 |
O_ Intensifying their attacks against Palestinian farmers and shepherds |
Al Tuwani hamlet south of Hebron city |
Israeli settlers of Susiya |
8-Jun-2008 |
U_ Uprooting trees dated back 10 to 30 years in a two dunums park in an attempt to expand the park which is used by settlers during Jewish feasts and events |
South of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron city |
Group of Israeli settlers |
8-Jun-2008 |
C_ Erecting new settlement outpost 'Sinsana B' over a previously confiscated 200 dunums land owned by Muhammad and Ahmad ‘Awad Al Sha’our |
‘Arab Al Ramadin village south of Hebron city. |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
8-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the houses of Tah Abu Sneineh, Hamdouna Abu Sneineh, Hisham Salim Hassan Al ‘Atwneh and Wael Ibrahim Al Hleqawi, causing extensive loses to properties |
Hebron city, Beit Kahil town and in Al Fuwwar refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
8-Jun-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on Palestinian farmers from Al Nawa'jah family while they were working in their lands |
Southeast of Yatta town |
Group of Israeli settlers from Susiya |
8-Jun-2008 |
O_ Closing with cement blocks and earth mounds the entrance of Al Tuwani village |
Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
9-Jun-2008 |
O_ Surrounding the houses of Walid Muhammad Hassan ‘Amr and ‘Abed El Qader Abu ‘Awad |
Dura town and Al Fuwwar refugee camp south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
10-Jun-2008 |
S+R_ Razing hundreds of dunums of lands in an attempt to expand bypass road # 60 and to erect 40 meters wide road parallel to the existing bypass road # 60 road |
Adh Dhahiriya town south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Occupation Bulldozers |
13-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into a residential building composed of five apartments owned by Nader ‘Abed El Hafiz Abu Mayala |
Bab Al Zawiya area in the center of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
16-Jun-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on the houses of Issa ‘Abed El Rahim Halayqa, Muhammad Hilmi Abu Ghazi and Yousef Diab Qanam destroying properties |
Al Sheioukh town and in Al ‘Aroub refugee camp |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
16-Jun-2008 |
O_ Confiscating five cars from a garage owned by Jihad Muhammad ‘Abdin |
Nimra area in Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
18-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching the house of Mohammed ‘Abdullah Al Qadhi, causing severe loses to the properties |
Surif village, north of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
18-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching the house of Taqi ‘Abdul Fattah Jawabra, causing severe loses |
Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into and Searching the houses of: Adeeb Shaker Al Qudsi, Deeb Al Qudsi, Raed Al Qudsi, Diab Al Qudsi, Salah Abu Minshar, Dia’ Al Qawasmi, Akram Al Siouri, Shafiq Al Qawasmi, Ayman Al Qawasimi, Jacob Al Natsha, Nader Al Qawasmi, Mahmoud Yaghmour, ‘Abdo Idres, Abu Farid Al Za’tari and Thalgy Al Qawasmi. The IOF caused some damages to a number of houses during their search campaign. |
Al Jami’a and Al Hars neighborhoods in Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
19-Jun-2008 |
D_ Halt-of-construction warnings to ten Palestinian houses which belong to: Nael Gabriel ‘Asi Abu Jahisha, Ibrahim Hassan Taleb Abu Jahisha, Mahmoud Hassan Taleb Abu Jahisha, Sufian Abu Jahisha, ‘Eid Talab Abu Jahisha, ‘Eid Hassan Taleb Abu Jahisha, Muhammad Hassan Taleb Abu Jahisha, Muhammad Musalam Abu Jahisha, Musalam Muhammad Salameh Abu Jahisha and Yousef Musa ‘Abed El Fatah Abu Jahisha |
Idhna town in Hebron Governorate |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
20-Jun-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on Palestinian landowners while they working in their lands. Among farmers, the following were known: Ibrahim Abu ‘Aram and Muhammad Khalid Abu ‘Aram |
Susiya village east of Yatta town |
Group of Israeli settlers |
21-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into the house and commercial stores of ‘Abed El Raziq Abu Rajab and causing severe loses to the properties |
Al Haouz area in Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
21-Jun-2008 |
O_ Breaking into a store owned by Hatim Al Ash-hab, destroying properties. |
Tel Al Rumeida and Wadi Al Huriya neighborhoods |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
21-Jun-2008 |
O_ Storming the emergency department of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society destroying doors and contents |
Beit Ummar town north of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
22-Jun-2008 |
O_ broke into the house of Musa Jamil Zeidat, causing extensive loses |
Bani N’aim town east of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching tens of Palestinian houses causing damages to properties. Among owners, the following were known: Issa Isma’il Tarayreh, Musa Muhammad Al Khdour, Issa Muhammad Mahmoud Al Khdour, Yousef ‘Abed Allah Al Khdour and ‘Akif ‘Ali ‘Abed Allah Al Manasra. |
Bani Na’im town east of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
24-Jun-2008 |
O_ Aggressing on residents Khaled Musa Al Najjar, Khaled Musa Abu ‘Aram and his son while they were working in their lands |
Near Mizpe Ya’er settlement in Yatta town south of Hebron city |
Group of Israeli settlers |
24-Jun-2008 |
O- Searching the house of Hamza Msallam Shuraitah |
Yatta town south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
25-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching a house belonging to the family of Ghaleb Rajeh Abu Sneineh |
Abu Sneineh neighborhood south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
25-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching a house belonging to the family of Yousef ‘Omran Abu Hussein |
Khellat Al Dar neighborhood south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
27-June-08 |
E- Bulldozing 3 dunums of land owned by Abul Karim Al Ja'bari and his brothers |
Wadi an Nasara |
Kiriayt Arab' settlers |
27-Jun-2008 |
D_ Halt-of-construction warnings to ‘Awad Hussein ‘Awad (owner of a two-storey house), Sami Hassan Hussein ‘Awad (owner of a two-storey house), Mahmoud Nasr Al Nawaj’a, Mahmoud Hussein Hamamdeh and Nu’man Shihada |
Beit Ummar and Al Mafqara area |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
27-Jun-2008 |
D_ Warning to demolish the village’s only water tank |
Al Tuwani village |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
27-Jun-2008 |
O_ Inaugurating Tarqumiya terminal |
Hebron Governorate |
The Israeli Civil Administration |
29-Jun-2008 |
O_ Closing the road that connects Al Karmel hamlet with Wadi Al Jawaya community |
Southeast of Yatta town |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
30-Jun-2008 |
O_ Ten Israeli families will inhabit their new homes in a new neighborhood built in Karmi'el settlement |
South of Mount Hebron |
The Israeli settlers |
30-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting temporary checkpoint and confiscating more than 10 cars with Israeli plates |
Near Al Sahib junction south of Hebron city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
Israeli violations in Tulkarm Governorate – June 2008.
Date |
Violation |
Location |
Violators |
5-Jun-2008 |
O_ Extensive search of the houses, among which, the houses of Yousef 'Odeh and Nader Ibrahim Al-Kharouf were known |
Tulkarm city and the town of 'Allar |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
10-Jun-2008 |
Setting fire to hundreds of dunums inside the Wall planted with long-lived olive trees and preventing owners from extinguishing it |
Qaffin |
The Israeli Occupation |
16-Jun-2008 |
O_ Erecting a temporary checkpoint and banning Palestinian access |
On Fir’un triangle south of Tulkarm city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
25-Jun-2008 |
O_ Searching a house belonging to Kamal Mahmoud Khalil. |
Nour Ash Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm city |
The Israeli Forces (IOF) |
29-Jun-2008 |
S_ Spraying toxic material at agricultural lands adjacent to the eastern side of the Wall causing heavy material losses |
West of Irtah village near Jeshory factories |
The Israeli Occupation Authorities |
Israeli Violations in the Gaza Strip – June 2008
Date of Violation |
Location |
Owner |
Violation |
1 June, 2008 |
Al-Zanna area in the northeast of Bani Suhaila village, east of Khan Yunis |
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O_ razing 120 dunums of agricultural land and a number of greenhouses |
Al-Zanna area in the northeast of Bani Suhaila village, east of Khan Yunis |
Jamal Zayed Abu Jame’ |
D_ Destroying a house and 5 other local homes |
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3 June, 2008 |
Al-Sraij area in al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis |
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S_ Razing at least 100 dunums of agricultural land |
5 June,2008 |
‘Abasan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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O_ Raiding a number of houses and transforming them into military sites |
‘Abasan village, east of Khan Yunis |
Al-Rowad Association |
O_ Searching and damaging offices |
|
‘Abasan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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D_ Demolishing 3 houses completely and a fourth one partially |
|
‘Abasan village, east of Khan Yunis |
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S_ Razing 6.5 dunums of agricultural land together with a greenhouse |
|
6 June, 2008 |
Khuza’a village, east of Khan Yunis |
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S+D_ Razing 45 dunums of agricultural land planted with olives and demolishing a bird farm |
Al-Daraj neighborhood in the east of Gaza City |
Sa’id Younis al-Masri |
D_ Destroying 300-square-meter workshop |
|
8 June, 2008 |
Abassan village, east of Khan Yunis, and al-Fukhari area in the southeast of the town |
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S+D_ Razing 15 dunums of agricultural land and destroying 2 greenhouses |
10 June, 2008 |
Al-Shouka village, southeast of Rafah |
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O_ Raiding a number of houses and transforming them into military sites |
Al-Shouka village, southeast of Rafah |
Abu Snaima clan |
S_ Razing 31 dunums of agricultural land planted with almonds and olives |
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11 June, 2008 |
Shiekh Hammouda area in Al Qarara village |
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O_ Raiding a number of houses and transforming them into military sites |
Shiekh Hammouda area in al-Qarara village |
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S+D_ Razing at least 150 dunums of agricultural land, destroying a house and heavily damaging 2 mosques |
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16 June |
Jourat al-Lout area in Khan Yunis |
Khalil Mohammed Jawaher & Ibrahim Hassan al-Bashiti |
D_ Destroying two workshops |
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
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Prepared by
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