Jerusalem
– Israeli forces demolish a house belonging to 
Amr family in Wad al-Jouz neighborhood

Israeli forces continue systematic attacks against Palestinian civilians
and property in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)

 

 

 

Israeli forces continued to use excessive force
against peaceful protests in the West Bank.

Eight protestors, including an Icelandic solidarity
activist, were wounded in Bil’in and Kufor Qaddoum weekly protests.

Two Palestinian civilians, including a child, were
wounded in other peaceful protests.

A female Palestinian journalist was wounded in occupied
East Jerusalem. 

 

Israeli forces continued to open fire at border areas
in the Gaza Strip.

Two Palestinian civilians were wounded in the east of
Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.

 

Israeli forces conducted 51 incursions into Palestinian
communities in the West Bank and 10 ones in East Jerusalem.

72 Palestinian civilians, including 14 women and a
woman, were arrested.

39 of these Palestinians, including eight children and
the woman, were arrested in occupied Jerusalem.

 

Israel continued to impose a total closure on the oPt
and has isolated the Gaza Strip from the outside world.

Israeli
forces established dozens of checkpoints in the West Bank.

11 Palestinian civilians, including two children and two
brothers, were arrested at military checkpoints in the West Bank.

Two traders from the Gaza Strip were arrested at
(Erez) Beit Hanoun crossing, north of the Gaza Strip.

 

Israeli navy forces continued to target Palestinian
fishermen in the Gaza Strip Sea.

 

Israeli forces continued efforts to create a Jewish demographic
majority in occupied East Jerusalem.

A room, balcony, storehouse and fences belonging to
Amr family and five rooms belonging to Toutah family in Wad al-Jouz
neighbourhood were demolished.

Foundation of three houses belonging to al-Abbasi
family in al-Mukabber Mount village, were demolished.

A Palestinian civilian was obliged to demolish parts
of his house by his own.

 

Israeli forces continued to support settlement
activities in the West Bank and Israeli settlers continued to attack
Palestinian civilians and property.

 Israeli forces
issued more demolition notices in area (C).

Settlers cut off 1,200 olive and almond seedlings,
east of Hebron.

 

 

Summary

 

Israeli violations of international law and international
humanitarian law in the oPt continued during the reporting period (26
March – 01 April 2015).

 

Shooting:

 

During the reporting period, Israeli forces wounded 13
civilians, including an international solidarity activist, a child and a female
journalist, in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Eleven of them, including the
international activist, child and journalist, were wounded in the West Bank and
the two others were wounded in the Gaza Strip. In the Gaza Strip, Israeli
forces continued to target Palestinian fishermen and open fire at border areas
along the Gaza Strip.  

 

In the West Bank, on 30 March 2015, journalist Marwa
Ebeid (24) sustained a shrapnel wound to the leg when she was covering a
protest marking Land Day in the old city of East Jerusalem.

  

Israeli forces continued the use of excessive and
systematic force against peaceful protests organized by Palestinian civilians
and Israeli and international solidarity activists against the construction of
the annexation wall and settlement activities in the West Bank. As a result, eight
protestors, including an international activist, were wounded in Bil’in weekly
protest, west of Ramallah, and Kufor Qaddoum, northeast of Qalqilia.

 

In the same context, two Palestinian civilians,
including a child, were wounded during other protests organized at the western
entrance of Selwad village, northeast of Ramallah, and the southern entrance of
al-Jalazoun refugee camp, north of Ramallah.

 

In the Gaza Strip, on 30 March 2015, two Palestinian
civilians were wounded when Israeli forces stationed along the border fence,
east of Khan Yunis, opened fire at a group of Palestinian civilians who were
present to the west of the said fence to commemorate the Land Day.

 

In the same context, on 27 March 2015, Israeli forces
stationed along the border fence, east of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip,
opened fire at a group of Palestinian civilians who were present about 10 – 100
meters to the west of the said fence. Israeli forces continued firing
sporadically for an hour. As a result, three civilians suffered tear gas
inhalation, but no other casualties were reported. A similar incident recurred
in the east of Khan Yunis at approximately 12:00 on Saturday, 28 March 2015. As
a result, journalist Mothanna al-Najjar, 21, suffered tear gas inhalation.
Moreover, the eastern cemetery area, east of Jabalia village, north of the Gaza
Strip, witnessed three shooting incidents, but no casualties were reported.

 

As part of targeting fishermen in the Gaza Strip Sea,
on 26 March 2015, Israeli gunboats stationed off al-Waha resort, northwest of
Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip, opened fire at and chased Palestinian
fishing boats.

 

On 27 March 2015, Israeli gunboats stationed off
al-Sudaniya area, west of Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip, opened fire at
Palestinian fishing boats. Similar attacks occurred on Saturday morning and
afternoon, 28 March 2015; at approximately 07:50 on Sunday, 29 March 2015; and at
approximately 06:50 on Monday, 30 March 2015. However, neither casualties nor
material damage were reported.

  

Incursions:

 

During the reporting period, Israeli forces conducted
at least 51 military incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank
and 10 ones in East Jerusalem. During these incursions, Israeli forces arrested
at least 72 Palestinians, including 14 children and a woman.  Thirty-nine of these Palestinians, including eight
children and the woman, were arrested in Jerusalem.

 

Restrictions on movement:

 

Israel continued to impose a tight closure of the oPt,
imposing severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians in the
Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.

 

The illegal closure of the Gaza Strip, which has been steadily
tightened since June 2007 has had a disastrous impact on the humanitarian and
economic situation in the Gaza Strip. 
The Israeli authorities impose measures to undermine the freedom of
trade, including the basic needs for the Gaza Strip population and the
agricultural and industrial products to be exported. For 8 consecutive years,
Israel has tightened the land and naval closure to isolate the Gaza Strip from
the West Bank, including occupied Jerusalem, and other countries around the
world. This resulted in grave violations of the economic, social and cultural
rights and a deterioration of living conditions for 1.8 million people.  The Israeli authorities have established Karm
Abu Salem (Kerem Shaloum) as the sole crossing for imports and exports in order
to exercise its control over the Gaza Strip’s economy.  They also aim at imposing a complete ban on
the Gaza Strip’s exports. 

 

Settlement activities and attacks by
settlers against Palestinian civilians and property

 

On
Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli forces moved into Deir Mousa area, west of
Sorif village, west of Hebron.  The civil
administration officer who accompanied the Israeli soldiers distributed three
notices to stop construction work in three houses on the pretext of no
construction licence.

 

On
Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli settlers from “Asfar” settlement and
“Bani Kadim” settlement outpost established on Palestinian lands
confiscated from the eastern side of al-Shyoukh and Sa’ir villages, northeast
of Hebron uprooted and destroyed 1200 olive and almond seedlings, which is only
one months old.

 

On
Sunday, 29 March 2015, an Israeli settler deliberately ran down a herd of sheep
while passing the main road (Qana Valley Street).  As a result, two sheep had fractures while 27
others were hurt.  Israeli forces also
handcuffed the aforementioned civilian following the attack and then took him
to “Karnei Shomron” police station and detained him for hours until
he was released.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period
(05 – 11 March 2015)

 

1. Incursions into Palestinian Areas, and Attacks on Palestinian Civilians
and Property in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip

 

Thursday, 26 March 2015

 

At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into
al-‘Aroub refugee camp, north of Hebron. 
They stationed near the UNRWA distribution centre, north of Hebron and
then raided and searched two houses, from which they arrested ‘Omer Jaser
al-Sharif (15) and Hakam Taleb al-Sharif (14). 

 

Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Ya’bod
village, southwest of Jenin.  They raided
and searched a house belonging to Mohammed ‘Aaref Mohammed Badarnah (49) and
questioned him.  Israeli forces withdrew later,
and neither arrests nor further incidents were reported.

 

Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into
al-Yamoun village, northwest of Jenin. 
They raided a number of houses to hand their owners summonses to refer
to the Israeli intelligence in Salem Camp, northwest of the city.  The summoned persons were identified as
Mohammed Mahmoud Freihat (28); Ra’fat Mahmoud Ahmed Khamaysah (27); Hani
Ghassan Theeb Abu al-Hasan (27); and ‘Obaydah Rebhi Tawfiq Abu al-Hasan (28).

 

At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into Beit
‘Awa village, southwest of Dura, southwest of Hebron.  They stationed in al-Mothalath area and then
raided and searched three houses.  They
arrested three civilians: Nabil ‘Issa Masalmah (21); Lo’ay Salim Masalmah (26)
and Fadi Mohammed Masalmah (26).

 

At approximately 06:00, Israeli gunboats stationed off
al-Wahah shore, northwest of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip opened fire
and fired shells in the vicinity of Palestinian fishing boats in addition to
chasing them.  The shooting at the boats
sailing within three nautical miles continued for 15 minutes.  This caused fear among Palestinian fishermen
who fled leaving their nets that they later lost.  No injuries were reported.

 

Note: During the aforementioned day, Israeli forces carried out incursions in
the following areas, but no arrests were reported: al-Samou’a village, south of
Hebron; and ‘Atil village, north of Tulkarm.

 

Friday, 27 March 2015

 

At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into Safa
village, west of Ramallah.  They raided
and searched a house belonging to Rashad Mohammed Yousif Naser (49).  They arrested the aforementioned civilian and
withdrew later taking him to ‘Ofer prison, southwest of the city.

 

At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into
Selwad village, northeast of Ramallah. 
They raided and searched three houses, where they handed Baraa’ Ibrahim
Hussein Hamed (19); Mohammed Hasan Mefreh Hammad (19) and Hashem ‘Abdel Maqsoud
Hammad (27) summonses to refer to the Israeli intelligence. 

 

Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into Beit
Rima village, northwest of Ramallah. 
They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Hamed Ahmed
Hamed Barghouthi (62) and handed him a summons for his brother, Professor ‘Emad
Ahmed Hamed Barghouthi (52) to refer to the Israeli intelligence.  It should be mentioned that ‘Emad is an astrophysics
professor at al-Quds Abu Dis University. 

 

At approximately 11:00, Israeli forces stationed along
the border fence, east of al-Shuhadaa’ Cemetery and east of Abu Safiyah area,
east of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, opened fire sporadically at the
border area.  The shooting resulted in
fear among farmers, who were in the agricultural lands adjacent to the border
zone.  As a result, they fled for fear of
being wounded.  Neither injuries nor
damages to the property were reported. 
At approximately 14:00, the shooting was resumed in the same area.

 

At approximately 16:00, Israeli forces stationed along
the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel, east of Khan Younis in the
southern Gaza Strip, fired several bullets and tear gas canisters at a group of
Palestinian civilians who were only 10-100 meters away from the border in the
areas of al-Sonati and al-Farahin, east of ‘Abasan al-Kabirah.  The shooting continued sporadically for
around an hour.  As a result, three
civilians suffered tear gas inhalation, but no injuries were reported.

 

Around the same time, Israeli forces moved into
al-Thaheriyah village, west of Hebron. 
They stationed in al-Mashrou’a area and then stop a vehicle belonging to
Mustafa Jihad Ibrahim al-Hawarin (25) from the village.  Israeli forces arrested the aforementioned
civilian and withdrew later taking him to an unknown destination.

 

At approximately 20:00, Israeli gunboats stationed off
al-Soudaniyah shore, west of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip opened fire and
fired shells in the vicinity of Palestinian fishing boats in addition to
chasing them.  The shooting at the boats
sailing within three nautical miles continued for 20 minutes.  This caused fear among Palestinian fishermen
who fled leaving their nets that they later lost.  No injuries were reported.

 

Note: During the aforementioned day, Israeli forces carried out incursions in
the following areas, but no arrests were reported: Fasayel village, north of
Jericho; Halhoul; Sa’ir and Ethna villages, west of Hebron; and al-Yamoun
village, northwest of Jenin.

 

 

Saturday, 28 March 2015

 

At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into a
number of neighbourhoods in Hebron.  They
stationed in Abu Roman neighbourhood, south of the city, and then raided and
searched a house belonging to the family of Hamed al-Toul handing his three
sons, Sofian (24), Belal (27) and Sha’aban (30), summonses to refer to the
Israeli intelligence in “Gosh ‘Etzion” settlement, south
Bethlehem. 

 

At approximately 06:15, Israeli gunboats stationed off
al-Soudaniyah shore, west of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip opened fire and
fired shells in the vicinity of Palestinian fishing boats in addition to
chasing them.  The shooting at the boats
sailing within three nautical miles continued for 30 minutes.  This caused fear among Palestinian fishermen
who fled leaving their nets that they later lost.  No injuries were reported.

 

At approximately 12:00, dozens of Palestinian
civilians gathered in the eastern areas of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza
Strip and then headed to the border area to the east of the villages of
al-Qararah, Khoza’ah and ‘Abasan holding the Palestinian flags in response to a
call from the National Committee to Lift the Seige on the 39^th
anniversary of the Land Day.  Some
participants set fire to tyres while a number of youngsters were only meters
away from the border fence, where a number of Israeli jeeps were stationed
along.  As a result, a number of them,
including journalist Mathna Soliman Ibrahim al-Najjar (21), suffered tear gas
inhalation and were treated on the spot. 
The shooting recurred at other gatherings, but no injuries were
reported.

 

Around the same time, Israeli forces stationed along
the border fence, east of al-Shuhadaa’ Cemetery and east of Abu Safiyah area,
east of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, opened fire sporadically at the
border area.  The shooting resulted in
fear among farmers, who were in the agricultural lands adjacent to the border
zone.  As a result, they fled for fear of
being wounded.  Neither injuries nor
damages to the property were reported. 
At approximately 14:00, the shooting was resumed in the same area.

 

At approximately 19:15, Israeli gunboats stationed off
al-Soudaniyah shore, west of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip opened fire and
fired shells in the vicinity of Palestinian fishing boats in addition to
chasing them.  The shooting at the boats
sailing within three nautical miles continued for 35 minutes.  This caused fear among Palestinian fishermen
who fled leaving their nets that they later lost.  No injuries were reported.

 

Note: During the aforementioned day, Israeli forces carried
out incursions in the following areas, but no arrests were reported: al-Jaftalak
and Bitello villages in Ramallah and al-Bireh; the villages of al-Jaftalak and
al-Dyouk, north of Jericho, Bani Na’im village, east of Hebron, Kherbet Um
al-Kheir in the north-eastern area, south of Hebron.

 

Sunday, 29 March 2015

 

At approximately 01:00, Israeli forces moved into Zeita
village, north of Tulkarm.  They raided
and searched a number of houses where they handed summonses to ‘Amr Husni Hasan
Zaghloul (29); Ahmed Bassam Nemer (19) and ‘Omer Khaled al-Sheikh Rodwan (24).

 

At approximately 07:50, Israeli gunboats stationed off
al-Soudaniyah shore, west of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip opened fire and
fired shells in the vicinity of Palestinian fishing boats in addition to
chasing them.  The shooting at the boats
sailing within three nautical miles continued for 20 minutes.  This caused fear among Palestinian fishermen
who fled leaving their nets that they later lost.  No injuries were reported.

 

Note: During the aforementioned day, Israeli forces carried
out incursions in the following areas, but no arrests were reported: Jayous
village, northeast of Qalqilya; the villages of Shaqba and Kherbtha al-Mesbah,
west of Ramallah; Fasayel village, north of Jericho, the villages of Maythlon
and Saris, east of Jenin.

 

Monday, 30 March 2015

 

At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into
‘Abwin village, northwest of Ramallah. 
They stationed in the centre of the village and then raided and searched
a number of houses.  Meanwhile, a number
of young men gathered to throw stones at the Israeli soldiers, who in response
fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the stone-throwers.  As a result, some of the latter suffered tear
gas inhalation.  The Israeli soldiers
then hung a statement of threat at the shops’ door.  The statement which was signed by “Abu
Salam” and” the Israel Defence Force” declared the following:

“Involved
in violence acts against the Israeli citizens… to resume normal life you have
to stop cooperating with rioters and provide us with any information about
disruptive persons and their acts in your area”.

 

The
statement was footnoted by a phone number and email to provide the
information.  Israeli forces then
arrested 10 civilians, including a child and two brothers:

1. Ayham Hashin al-Rifa’ie (17);

2. ‘Emad Hasan Mazahem (22);

3. Mohammed Ja’afar Harb (19);

4. ‘Ali Najeh Barakat (19);

5. Mohammed Basem Talib (22);

6. ‘Abdel Raziq Mousa Mazahem (20);

7. Mahmoud Mohammed ‘Abdullah (24);

8. ‘Abdullah Ayman al-Zbeidi (18);

9. Sa’ed Mowafaq Mazahem (19); and

10. His brother, ‘Ali (18).

Israeli
forces also handed other civilians summonses to refer to the Israeli
Intelligence:

1. ‘Ayed al-Nawras (50);

2. His brother, Mohammed (22);

3. Mohammed Mahmoud al-Barq (26);

4. His brother, Ahmed (24);

5. ‘Alaa’ Mohammed Mazahem (40);

6. Laith ‘Eqb Saleh (21); and

7. Mahmoud Soliman Sahyouni (20).

 

At approximately 03:00, Israeli forces moved into Qaryout
village, southeast of Nablus.  They
raided and searched a number of houses. 
They arrested Nedal Salah al-Deen al-Boum (39), a former prisoner who
spent 16 months in the Israeli jails and had been released on 01 June 2014
after a 39-day hunger strike.

 

Around the
same time, Israeli forces moved into Qabalan village, southeast of Nablus.  They raided and searched a number of houses,
from which they arrested Anas Mohammed ‘Enad Motlaq Aqra’ (13), Mohammed Tayser
‘Enad Motlaq Aqra’ (13) and Hussein Khaled (17).  The latter is from Nablus City and works in a
cattle barn belonging to ‘Abdullah Abu Laban. 
He was arrested from the barn. 

 

Around the
same time, Israeli forces moved into Jenin. 
They raided and searched a house belonging to Ashraf Helal Mustafa Sheta
(22).  They arrested the aforementioned
civilian and withdrew later taking him to an unknown destination.

 

Around the
same time, Israeli forces moved into ‘Asirah al-Shamaliyah village, north of
Nablus.  They then raided and searched a
number of houses, from which they arrested ‘Ali ‘Omer Hamed Sholi (19), ‘Alaa’
‘Ali Mohammed Sholi (25) and Qays Mohammed Abu Halimah Jawabreh (20).  They arrested the aforementioned civilian and
withdrew later taking him to an unknown destination.  It should be mentioned that the three detained
civilians are activists of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
(PFLP).

 

At
approximately 06:50, Israeli gunboats stationed off al-Soudaniyah shore, west
of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip opened fire and fired shells in the
vicinity of Palestinian fishing boats in addition to chasing them.  The shooting at the boats sailing within three
nautical miles continued for 20 minutes. 
This caused fear among Palestinian fishermen who fled leaving their nets
that they later lost.  No injuries were
reported.

 

At
approximately 09:45, Israeli forces moved into Torah al-Sharqiyah village,
southwest of Jenin.  They raided and
searched a house belonging to the family of ‘Abdullah Sami Sadeq Qobaha
(21).  Israeli forces arrested the
aforementioned civilian and withdrew later taking him to an unknown
destination.

 

At
approximately 16:00, dozens of Palestinian civilians raising Palestinian flags
headed to the border fence, east of Khan Younis in anniversary of the Land
Day.  They arrived at the east of
al-Sonati area, east of ‘Abasan al-Kabirah village, and planted some seedlings
in the area.  Meanwhile, some of them set
fire to tyres, and a number of youngsters approached the border fence raising
the Palestinian flags.  A number of
soldiers stationed along the aforementioned border fired live bullets and gas
canisters sporadically for three hours at the civilians.  As a result, two of them were injured and
taken to the Gaza European Hospital to receive medical treatment.  Their condition was described as moderate.  The wounded were identified as Hamdi Sa’id
‘Abdel Qader Abu Draz (20) who sustained a bullet injury to the right knee, and
Khaled Suleiman ‘Elayan Abu Teir (21) who sustained a bullet injury to the left
leg.

 

Note: During the aforementioned day, Israeli forces carried
out incursions in the following areas, but no arrests were reported: villages
of Bitounia, Dura al-Qare’a, Kherebtha al-Mesbah, Deor al-Doudan and al-Janyah
in Ramallah and al-Bireh; and al-Jaftalak village, north of Jericho; Yata,
south of Hebron and al-‘Aroub refugee camp, north of the city.

 

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

 

At approximately 01:30, Israeli forces moved into
Tulkarm.  They raided and searched a
house belonging to the family of ‘Abdel Men’em Ibrahim Mohammed Zaghdad
(26).  They arrested the aforementioned
civilian and withdrew later taking him to an unknown destination.

 

At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into
Ethna village, west of Hebron.  They
stationed in Abu Rishah Valley area, west of the village and then raided and
searched a house belonging to Mohammed Metleq Abu Jheisheh (55), a PLC
Member.  Israeli forces arrested the
aforementioned civilian and withdrew later taking him to an unknown
destination.

 

At approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into a
number of neighbourhoods in Dura, southwest of Hebron.  They stationed in Kharsa village, south of
the city.  They raided and searched a
house belonging to ‘Alaa’ Jihad Abriyoush (24). 
They arrested the aforementioned civilian and withdrew later taking him
to an unknown destination.

 

Wednesday 01 April 2015

 

At approximately 02:00, Israeli forces moved into a
number of neighbourhoods in the centre of Hebron.  They stationed in the neighbourhoods of Abu Katilah
and Qarn al-Thor and al-Moqata’ah area and then raided and searched three
houses.  They arrested three civilians:
Ra’ed Hmeidan al-Sherbati; Anas Joudi Abu Hadid (24) and As’ad Hisham Imam
(24).

 

Note: During the aforementioned day, Israeli forces carried out incursions in
the following areas, but no arrests were reported: the villages of Tafouh and
Sa’ir in addition to Beit Marsam village in Hebron.

 

2. Use of excessive force against peaceful demonstrations
protesting settlement activities and the construction of the annexation wall

 

During the reporting period,
Israeli soldiers used excessive force against peaceful demonstrations organized
by Palestinian civilians, international and Israeli human rights defenders in
protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement activities in
the West Bank. As a result, eight protestors, including an international
solidarity activist.    

 

In the same context, two Palestinian civilians, including a child,
were wounded in two protests at the western entrance of Silwad village,
northeast of Ramallah; and at the southern entrance of al-Jalazoun refugee
camp, north of the city.

 

Additionally, Israeli forces arrested three civilians, including
Jamil al-Barghouthi (47), the acting head of the popular committee against the
annexation wall and settlement activities, and a 17-year-old girl.   

 

(PCHR keeps the names of the wounded in
fear of being arrested by the Israeli forces within its policy to oppress the
peaceful protests and prevent Palestinian civilians from participating).

 

Demonstrations against the construction of the annexation wall and
settlement activity

    

Following the Friday prayer, on
27 March 2015, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli
human rights defenders organized a peaceful demonstration in Bil’in, west of
Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement
activities. Protestors marched by the annexation wall and tried to cross the
fence. Israeli soldiers stationed behind the wall, in the western area, and a
large number of soldiers deployed along it, fired live bullets, tear gas
canisters, rubber-coated steel bullets, sound bombs and wastewater at them and
chased them into the olive fields. As a result, three protestors, including two Palestinians and an
international solidarity activist, were wounded. They also detained Mahmoud
Khaled Abu Rahma (12) for three hours. An Icelandic solidarity
activist (28) sustained a bullet wound to the right elbow and was taken to
Palestine Medical Compound in Ramallah; an 18-year-old civilian sustained a
bullet wound to the right leg; and a 50-year-old sustained a bullet wound to
the back.

 

Around the same time, dozens of Palestinian civilians
organised a peaceful demonstration in the centre of Ni’lin village, west of
Ramallah, in protest at the construction
of the annexation wall and settlement activities. The demonstrators took the streets and headed to the
annexation wall. Israeli forces closed the gates of the wall with barbwires and
prevented the demonstrators from crossing to the land behind it before they
responded by throwing stones. Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition,
rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the
civilians, and chased them into the village. As a result, a number of demonstrators suffered tear gas inhalation
and others sustained bruises as they were beaten up.

 

Also following the Friday prayer, dozens of Palestinian civilians
and Israeli and international human rights defenders gathered in the center of
al-Nabi Saleh village, northwest of Ramallah, to start the weekly peaceful
protest against the construction of the annexation wall and settlement
activities. They made their way towards Palestinian lands that Israeli settlers
from the nearby “Halmish” settlement are trying to seize. Israeli soldiers
closed all the village’s entrances to prevent the Palestinian and international
solidarity activists and journalists from participating in the protest. Of the
detained activists and journalists, was Sarah al-Athera (27), reporter of
Palestine TV, who was questioned on some pictures of protestors in previous
protests; and Feras Khalil Yusef Haikal (41), director of Ramallah and al-Bireh
Governorate office, who was violently pulled from his car, attacked and
verbally insulted in Arabic by an Israeli officer. Haikal and Dr. Laila
Ghannam, Mayor of Ramallah, were threatened to be arrested if they participated
in the protest. When protestors reached the abovementioned lands, but Israeli
soldiers denied them access and fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal
bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters. As a result, a number of
protestors suffered tear gas inhalation and others sustained bruises as they
were beaten up by Israeli soldiers. Furthermore, Israeli forces arrested Jamil
Barghouthi (47), the acting director of the committee against the annexation
wall and settlement activities, and took him to Ofer detention facility,
southwest of the city.

 

At approximately 12:30, Palestinian civilians and international
solidarity activists organized a protest in the center of Kufor Qaddoum
village, northeast of Qalqilya, heading to the eastern entrance of the village
in protest against closing that entrance since the beginning of al-Aqsa
Intifada with an iron gate. The demonstrators threw stones at Israeli soldiers,
who fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters in response. As a result, 5
protestors were wounded. A 21-year-old civilian sustained two bullet wounds to
the left and right legs, 22-year-old civilian sustained a bullet wound to the
lower abdomen, a 44-year-old civilian sustained a bullet wound to the belly, a
47-year-old civilian sustained a bullet wound to the right leg and an
18-year-old civilian sustained a bullet wound to the head.

 

Other protests:

   

Following the Friday prayer, 27 March 2015, dozens
of Palestinians gathered at the western entrance of the Silwad village,
northeast of Ramallah, on the road between Silwad and Yabroud villages, near
Bypass road (60), in protest at the Israeli policies. Protestors set fire to
tires and threw stones and Molotov Cocktails at the aforementioned road and
Israeli soldiers. In response, Israeli soldiers stationed in the area fired
live ammunition, rubber-coated bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at
the protestors. As a result, a 15-year-old male sustained a bullet wound to the
right leg and was taken to Palestine Medical Compound.  

 

On
Friday afternoon, dozens of youngsters gathered from different areas of
Ramallah and al-Bireh in the vicinity of Ofer detention facility, southwest of
Ramallah. They headed towards the facility’s gate that was closed by Israeli
soldiers. They set fire to tires and threw stones and empty bottles at the soldiers.
Israeli forces deployed around the detention facility and started firing live
and rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters. As a
result, a number of protestors suffered tear gas
inhalation and others sustained bruises as they were beaten up by Israeli
soldiers.

 

Also
following the Friday prayer, dozens of children and young men gathered at the
southern entrance of al-Jalazoun refugee camp, north of Ramallah. They were
about 300 meters away from the fence of “Beit Eil” settlement.
Israeli forces stationed in the area fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal
bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters. As a result, a 23-year-old civilian sustained burns in the face
and neck as he was hit by a gas canister. He was taken to Palestine Medical
Compound in Ramallah to receive the necessary medical treatment.

 

Other protests marking Land Day:

 

At approximately 10:00 on Monday, 30 March 2015, two
protests were organized on the 39^th anniversary of the Land Day. The
first one headed from al-Shuhada intersection in the centre of Nablus, and the
other headed from the centre of Howara village, south of the city, towards
Howara checkpoint at the southern entrance of the city. The protesters were
surprised by the big number of Israeli vehicles and soldiers at the checkpoint.
Israeli soldiers fired tear gas canisters and sound bombs and sprayed pepper
spray at the protestors to disperse them. In the meanwhile, Israeli soldiers
attacked journalists covering the protest and fired tear gas canisters and
sound bombs at them to prevent them from doing so. The attacked journalists
were: Ahmed Tal’at Fawzi Hassan, Alaa Badarna, Nidal Ishtaiya, Ja’fer Ishtaiya
and Hassan al-Titi. Moreover, Israeli forces attacked paramedics who were at
the checkpoint and inside the village and prevented them from offering first
aid to the wounded protestors.

 

At approximately 11:00, on the same day, dozens of
Palestinian youngsters and farmers gathered at the main entrance to Silwad
village, northeast of Ramallah, to organize a protest on the 39^th
anniversary of Land Day. They made their way to agricultural lands, south of
the village, to plant olive seedlings in lands threatened to be forcibly seized
by settlers near “Ofra” settlement. Israeli forces deployed since
early morning in the abovementioned area. Once protesters approached, Israeli
forces fired sound bombs. In the meanwhile, protestors and Israeli soldiers
quarrelled. As a result, many protestors suffered tear gas inhalation and
others sustained bruises as they were harshly pushed by Israeli soldiers.
Furthermore, Israeli forces arrested Abdul Hadi Ahmed Hussein Hejazi (20), from
the eastern Mazra’a village, and took him to an unknown destination.

 

In the afternoon, dozens of Palestinian civilians
gathered in front of Ofer detention facility, southwest of Ramallah, to
organize a protest commemorating the 39^th anniversary of Land Day.
Israeli forces closed the facility’s main gate and were deployed around. They
also fired used live ammunition and fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound
bombs and tear gas canisters at the protestors, who ran away in the olive
farms. As a result, a number of protestors suffered tear gas inhalation.
Israeli soldiers also arrested Rowan Helmi Mohammed Abed Araj (17) and took her
into the facility. At approximately 20:00, the girl was released at Qalandia
military checkpoint, north of Jerusalem, as she was delivered to the
Palestinian liaison.     

 

3. Continued
closure of the oPt

 

Israel continued to impose a tight closure on the oPt, imposing
severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip
and the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.

 

Gaza Strip

 

Israeli forces continuously tighten the closure of the Gaza Strip
and close all commercial crossings, making the Karm Abu Salem crossing the sole
commercial crossing of the Gaza Strip, although it is not suitable for
commercial purposes in terms of its operational capacity and distance from
markets.

Israeli forces have continued to apply the policy, which is aimed
to tighten the closure on all commercial crossings, by imposing total control
over the flow of imports and exports.

 

The total closure of al-Mentar (“Karni”) crossing since
02 March 2011 has seriously affected the economy of the Gaza Strip. Following
this closure, all economic and commercial establishments in the Gaza Commercial
Zone were shut off. It should be noted that al-Mentar crossing is the biggest
crossing in the Gaza Strip, in terms of its capacity to absorb the flow of
imports and exports. The decision to close al-Mentar crossing was the
culmination of a series of decisions resulting in the complete closure of the
Sofa crossing, east of the Gaza Strip in the beginning of 2009, and the Nahal
Oz crossing, east of Gaza City, which were dedicated for the delivery of fuel
and cooking gas to the Gaza Strip, in the beginning of 2010.

 

Israeli forces have continued to impose a total ban on the
delivery of raw materials to the Gaza Strip, except for very limited items and
quantities. The limited quantities of raw materials allowed into Gaza do not
meet the minimal needs of the civilian population of the Gaza Strip.

 

The cooking gas crisis has fluctuated due to the closure of Karm
Abu Salem for security claims. According to PCHR’s follow-up, Israeli
authorities only allow an average of 98 tons of cooking gas into Gaza per
day.  This limited quantity is less than half of the daily needs, which is
200 tons per day of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip during
winter.  The crisis has unprecedentedly aggravated for around six weeks
due to cold weather and overconsumption in addition to the power outage and
using gas as an alternative in many instances of electricity.  The lack of
diesel and benzene led to the aggravation of the crisis as a result of using
the gas cylinder for cars or as an alternative for benzene to run
generators.  As a result, the demand for gas further increased.

 

For almost 7 consecutive years, Israeli forces have continued to
prevent the delivery of construction materials to the Gaza Strip. Two years
ago, Israeli forces approved the delivery of limited quantities of construction
materials for a number of international organizations in the Gaza Strip. 
On 17 September 2013, they allowed the entry of limited quantities of
construction materials for the private sector.  However, on 13 October
2013, they re-banned it claiming that these materials are used for constructing
tunnels.  Last week, Israeli forces allowed the entry of construction
materials only for UNRWA and UNDP projects.  As a result, construction
works have completely stopped impacting all sectors related to construction and
an increase in unemployment levels. During the 51-day Israeli offensive on the
Gaza Strip in July and August 2014, Israeli authorities did not allow the entry
of any construction materials. As a result, vital and infrastructure projects
have been obstructed so far.

 

Israeli forces also continued to impose an almost total ban on the
Gaza Strip exports, including agricultural and industrial products, except for
light-weighted products such as flowers, strawberries, and spices.

 

Israel has continued to close the Beit Hanoun (“Erez”) crossing
for the majority of Palestinian citizens from the Gaza Strip. Israel only
allows the movement of a limited number of groups, with many hours of waiting
in the majority of cases. Israel has continued to adopt a policy aimed at
reducing the number of Palestinian patients allowed to move via the Beit Hanoun
crossing to receive medical treatment in hospitals in Israel or in the West
Bank and East Jerusalem. Israel denied permission to access hospitals via the
crossing for new categories of patients from the Gaza Strip.

 

Movement at Karm Abu Salem (Kerem
Shalom) crossing, southeast of Rafah

 

Note: Due to a technical problem at the data department, movement
at Karm Abu Salem crossing will be published next week.

 

 

 

Beit Hanoun (“Erez”) crossing, in the north of the Gaza
Strip, is designated for the movement of individuals, and links the Gaza Strip
with the West Bank.

 

Movement at Beit Hanoun
(“Erez”) crossing

25 – 31 March 2015

 

 

Notes:

 

On Friday, 27 March 2015, Israeli forces allowed 187 civilians to
cross through Erez in order to perform prayers in the al-Aqsa Mosque in East
Jerusalem.  On 29, 30 and 31 March 2015,
they also allowed respectively nine, one and seven civilians of personal needs
or international workers to renew their permit. On 25 and 31 March 2015, they
also allowed respectively five and four officers of the Department of Civil
Affairs to meet with the Israeli side at the crossing.

 

West Bank

 

Israel has imposed a tightened closure on the West Bank. During
the reporting period, Israeli forces imposed additional restrictions on the
movement of Palestinian civilians:

 

Hebron: Israeli forces have continued to impose
severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately
07:00 on Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at
the entrance of Beit Kahel village, northwest of the city.  At approximately 16:00, another checkpoint
was established at the northern entrance of Halhoul, north of Hebron.  Later, the two checkpoints were removed, and
no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 07:30 on Monday, 30 March 2015, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint at the northern entrance of Hebron.  Later, the checkpoint was removed, and no
arrests were reported.

 

Ramallah: Israeli forces have continued to impose
severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately
10:30 on Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at
the entrance of ‘Aaboud village, northwest of the city.  At approximately 20:30, Israeli forces
established another checkpoint at the entrance of Termes’ayah village, north of
the city.  Both checkpoints were removed
and no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 10:00 on Saturday, 28 March 2015, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint at the entrance of Ras Karkar village, northwest of
Ramallah.  At approximately 13:30,
another checkpoint was established at the entrance of Qebya village, west of
the city. Later, both checkpoints were removed and no arrests were reported.

 

Jericho: Israeli forces have continued to impose
severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately
10:30 on Friday, 27 March 2015, Israeli forces established a checkpoint near
the entrance of Fasayel village, north of the city.  Later, the checkpoint was removed, and no
arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 20:00 on Saturday, 28 March 2015, another
checkpoint was established at the southern entrance of Jericho. Later, the
checkpoint was removed and no arrests were reported.

 

Qalqilya:  Israeli
forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of
Palestinian civilians.  At approximately
18:00 on Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli forces established a checkpoint
between the villages of ‘Ezbet Salman and Ras ‘Atiyah, east of Qalqilya.  At approximately 19:20, another checkpoint
was established between the villages of Amatin and al-Fondoq, northeast of the
city.  Both checkpoints were later
removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 19:30 on Saturday, 28 March 2015, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint at the eastern entrance of Qalqilya.  At approximately 21:25, the checkpoint was
removed and no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 01:10 on Saturday, 29 March 2015, Israeli forces
established another checkpoint between the villages of ‘Azoun and Kufor Tholth,
east of Qalqilya.  At approximately
03:00, the checkpoint was removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

Tulkarm: Israeli forces have continued to impose
severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. At approximately
12:30 on Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli forces stationed at ‘Annab military
checkpoint which is established on the road between Tulkarm and Nablus, east of
the city, tightened their restrictions against civilians and obstructed their
movement. Later that day, the tightening ended and no arrests were
reported.  The tightening renewed at
approximately 12:30 on Saturday, 28 March 2015, at approximately 10:30 on
Sunday, 29 March 2015, at approximately 07:00 on Monday, 30 March 2015, at
approximately 22:30 on Monday, 30 March 2015, and at approximately 14:00 on
Wednesday, 01 April 2015.

 

At approximately 20:00 on the same day, Israeli forces established
a checkpoint at the entrance of Shofah village, east of Tulkarm.  The checkpoint was later removed, and no
arrests were removed.

 

At approximately 23:30 on Friday, 27 March 2015, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint at the entrance of ‘Ezbet Shofah village, east of
Tulkarm.  The checkpoint was later
removed, and no arrests were removed.

 

Salfit: Israeli forces have continued to impose
severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians.  At approximately 23:30 on Monday, 30 March
2015, Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballut
village, west of Salfit.  Later, the two checkpoints
were removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 15:00 on Tuesday, 31 March 2015, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint at the western entrance of Kafr al-Deek, west of
Salfit.  Around the same time, another
checkpoint was established at the entrance of Deir Ballut village, west of
Salfit.  Both checkpoints were later
removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

Arrests and Maltreatment at Military Checkpoints

 

At approximately 18:00 on Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli
forces established a checkpoint at the eastern entrance of Qalqilya.  They arrested Amir ‘Ali Soliman Abu Shehab
(25) from Qalqilya and withdrew later taking the aforementioned to an unknown
destination.

  

At approximately 18:00 on Friday, 27 March 2015, Israeli
forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of ‘Azoun village, east of
Qalqilya.  They arrested Khaled Isma’il
Saleh Sweidan (18) from the aforementioned village and withdrew later taking
him to an unknown destination.

 

At approximately 01:30 on Sunday, 29 March 2015, Israeli
forces stationed at Movedetan checkpoint established on the main road between
Jenin and the northern villages of Tulkarm near the entrance of “Mavi
Dutan” settlement established on Palestinian lands, southwest of Jenin
tightened their arbitrary restrictions against Palestinian civilians and
obstructed their movement.  When Saber
Khaled Saber Masarwah (26) from Jenin, was passing through the checkpoint, he
was stopped and questioned on the spot.  Israeli
soldiers then arrested the aforementioned civilian and took him to an unknown
destination.  

 

At approximately 05:00 the same day, Israeli forces arrested four
workers from Hosan village, west of Bethlehem, when they were trying to go to
their work in Occupied Jerusalem on the pretext of not obtaining permits.  The workers were arrested when they were near
“Tsour Hadasa” settlement adjacent to Foqin Valley village, west of
Bethlehem.  They were identified as
Mahmoud ‘Abdel ‘Aziz Shoushah (42); Mohammed Ismai’l Hamamrah (35); Tariq
Isma’il Hamarah (28); and Ahmed Najeh al-‘Ezzah (19).

 

At approximately 10:00 on Monday, 30 March 2015, Israeli
forces stationed at the entrance of “Gosh ‘Etzion” settlement, south
of Bethlehem, arrested Qosay Ra’ed Abu Hashem (15) from Beit Ummar village,
north of Hebron.  They arrested the
aforementioned child after heading for an interview with the Israeli intelligence.  He was taken to an unknown destination.

 

At approximately 14:00 on the same Monday, Israeli forces
stationed at the checkpoint of Jab’ah village, west of Bethlehem, arrested Fadi
Hani ‘Aadi (23) and his brother Mohammed (22) while passing by the area.  They were taken to an unknown destination.

 

At approximately 19:00 on Tuesday, 31 March 2015, Israeli
forces arrested Ahmed Sarhan Sabatin (16) while passing through a checkpoint
established by the Israeli soldiers in al-Mtaynah area in Housan village, west
of Bethlehem.  He was then taken to an
unknown destination.

 

Israeli
forces arrest two traders from Rafah at Beit Hanoun ” Erez” Crossing
in Northern Gaza Strip

 

At approximately 11:00 on Monday, 30 March
2015, Israeli forces arrested two traders while trying to travel through Beit
Hanoun “Erez” Crossing in the northern Gaza Strip.  The detained persons were identified as Sa’id
‘Ayesh ‘Abed Abu Tohlah (55) and his brother ‘Aadel (39).

 

According to information obtained by PCHR,
the two brothers went to Beit Hanoun Crossing to travel to Ramallah in the West
Bank.  When they arrived at the crossing,
Israeli forces arrested them.  The son of
Sa’id received a call later informing him that his father and uncle were
arrested by the Israeli forces.

 

 

4. Efforts
to create Jewish demographic majority in occupied East Jerusalem

 

House demolitions and demolition notices

 

At approximately 11:00
on Sunday, 29 March 2015, Kefah Da’na demolished parts of his house in Bab
al-Selsela neighbourhood in the old city of East Jerusalem, to avoid paying
fines to the Israeli municipality.

 

Da’na said to a PCHR
fieldworker that 15 years ago, he built a kitchen and a bathroom in his house,
but six years ago he received a demolition notice from the Israeli municipality
on the pretext they were not licensed. Da’na added that he could delay the
demolition of the kitchen and bathroom throughout the past years and paid over
NIS 60,000 for that. Now he was obliged to demolish them by his own to avoid
paying the municipality’s fine. Da’na said that he obtained a permit to repair
his house because of problems in the infrastructure and the walls dampness, but
the so-called Antiquities Authority imposed many restrictions for the house
reparations.

 

At approximately 09:00
on Tuesday, 31 March 2015, Israeli municipality bulldozers demolished a number
of residential facilities and horse barns in Wad al-Jouz neighbourhood, east of
the old city of East Jerusalem, without prior warning.

 

An
eyewitness said that Israeli forces accompanied by the municipality bulldozers
moved into Wad al-Jouz neighbourhood and closed all entrances leading to that
neighbourhood, few meters away from al-Asbat Gate of al-Aqsa Mosque. He added
that they demolished facilities belonging to the Amr family and horses facilities
belonging to Toutah family without prior warning.

 

Dr Jamal
Amr said to a PCHR fieldworker that Israeli forces surrounded his house and
kept all his family members in a room to demolish parts of the house. They
demolished a room, a balcony, astore and fences. He said that Israeli soldiers
harshly pushed his two brothers: Nour al-Din and Sharif. He also pointed that the
demolished facilities were built before the Israeli occupation of Jerusalem in
1967.

 

Hani
Toutah said to the PCHR fieldworker that Israeli bulldozers demolished five
rooms belonging to him; four of which were used as horse stables and the fifth one
was used for his kids to play in. he added that the municipality started
demolishing without prior warning or demolition notice although the room were
licensed by the municipality 25 years ago.

 

In the same context,
at approximately 12:00, Israeli bulldozers demolished foundations of 3 houses
belonging to al-Abbasi family in al-Mukaber Mount neighbourhood under the
pretext they were not licensed. Sa’id al-Abbasi said to PCHR’s fieldworker that
his family started laying the foundation of the house four months ago because
two of his sons and his brother (about 20 persons) moved in that place. He
explained that the family learnt about the demolition order that was pinned on
the foundations three days earlier. The family tried to defer the order, but
bulldozers demolished the foundations before any legal measure was taken.

 

Shooting
incidents:

 

At approximately 16:00
on Monday, 30 March 2015, dozens of Palestinians organized a protest on the
Land Day in the old city of East Jerusalem. They headed from al-Bab Amoud area
to Sultan Suleiman Street then Saladin Street. They chanted slogans against
Israeli occupation and settlement activities. In the meanwhile, Israeli soldiers
chased the protestors and fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters at them. As
a result, journalist Marwa Ebeid (24) sustained sound bomb shrapnel wound to
the leg. Israeli forces also arrested Noha al-Qotob, Mohammed Jaber (23) and
Fathi Nasser (21).

 

Incursions:

 

At approximately 05:00
on Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli forces moved into a number of
neighbourhoods in the old city of East Jerusalem. They raided a number of
houses from which they arrested three civilians, including two children: Saleh
Sandouqa (17), Khaled Malhas (16) and Mohammed Bouja (19).

 

At approximately 08:00
on the same day, Israeli forces raided a house belonging to Ali Sharabati in
Wad al-Jouz neighbourhood, east of the old city in East Jerusalem. They
searched the house and arrested his son Ahmed (14).

 

At approximately 05:00
on Sunday, 29 March 2015, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging
to Khalil al-Abassi in Ein al-Louza neighbourhood in Silwan village, south of
East Jerusalem. They photographed the house and arrested his sons Abdul Rahim
(30) and Ayed (25).

 

At approximately
04:00, on Monday, 30 March 2015, Israeli forces moved into Ras al-Amoud
neighbourhood, east of East Jerusalem. They raided a number of houses from
which they arrested four civilians: Jihad Taha (30), Amr Abu Arafa (28),
Mohammed Rokon (22) and Jihad Aweida (40).

 

At approximately
04:30, Israeli forces moved into Shu’fat neighbourhood, north of East
Jerusalem. They raided a number of houses from which they arrested Abdul Nasser
Essa (15) and Omer Mazen Abu Asab (15).

 

At approximately
05:00, Israeli forces moved into a number of neighbourhoods in the old city of
East Jerusalem. They raided a number of houses from which they arrested three
civilians: Ehab al-Jallad (39); Mohammed Mona (20); and Mohammed Bseiso (20).

 

At approximately
12:00, Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians while being in al-Wad
neighbourhood in the old city of East Jerusalem: Naji Akram Zgheer (20) and
Sofyan Lo’ai Jadallah (19).

 

At approximately
13:00, Israeli forces arrested two Palestinian women who were near al-Ghawanma
Gate of al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem: Ayda Ahmed al-Seidawi (58) and Alaa
al-Joulani (46).

 

At approximately
13:30, Israeli forces arrested Mahdi al-Abassi (26) while going to a court
hearing for his cousins (Abdul Rahim and Ayed) in the district court in East
Jerusalem.

 

At approximately
16:00, Israeli forces arrested Tareq Mohammed al-Shweiki (14) when he was in
al-Aqsa Mosque yards in East Jerusalem. He was taken to al-Qashala police
station.

 

At approximately
19:00, Israeli forces harshly beat and arrested Ahmed Mansour al-Resheq (13)
when he was present around his family’s house in Ein al-Louza neighbourhood in
Silwan village, south of the old city in East Jerusalem. They took him to
Saladin police station to be questioned.

 

At approximately 11:00
on Tuesday, 31 March 2015, Israeli forces moved into some neighbourhoods in the
old city of East Jerusalem. They raided and searched a number of houses from
which they arrested six civilians, including two children: Hejazi Abu Sbaih (21);
Yasser Ahmed Najib (23); Wesam Nasser Seder (22); Adli Nasser al-Din (19);
Feras Yusif Dandis (13); and Mohammed Sa’id Iskafi (15).

 

At approximately
21:00, on the same day, Israeli forces arrested three Palestinian youngsters
from al-Mukaber Mount neighbourhood while crossing via al-Nafaq checkpoint,
south of East Jerusalem. The arrested were: Murad Tawfiq Abu Sarhan (23); Aziz
Mahmoud Abu Sarhan (24); and Ali Hassan Ebeidiya (24).

 

At approximately
22:00, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to Ahmed Abu
Shousha in Wad al-Jouz neighbourhood, east of the old city of East Jerusalem.
They arrested his son Yusef and took him to an unknown destination.

 

At approximately
23:00, Israeli forces moved into some neighbourhoods in the old city of East
Jerusalem. They raided and searched a number of houses from which they arrested
three civilians: Omer Mo’taz Wazwaz (21); Hazem Nour al-Din al-Dajani (19); and
Malek Ahmed Shweiki (19).

 

At approximately 01:00
on Wednesday, 01 April 2015, Israeli forces raided a house belonging to
paramedic Fo’ad Ebeid (23) in al-Eisawiya village, north of East Jerusalem.
They arrested the aforementioned person and took him to an unknown destination.

 

5. Settlement
activities and attacks by settlers against Palestinian civilians and property

 

Israel has continued its settlement
activities in the oPt, a direct violation of international humanitarian law,
and Israeli settlers have continued to attack Palestinian civilians and
property.

 

At approximately 10:30
on Thursday, 26 March 2015, Israeli forces moved into Deir Mousa area, west of
Sorif village, west of Hebron.  They
stationed in the vicinity of the houses, and the civil officer who accompanied
the Israeli soldiers distributed three notices to stop construction work in three
houses on the pretext of the lack of construction licences.

The
notices were about the following:

1. A 150-square-meter under-construction
house belonging to Zaher Soliman Younis Safi (30);

2. A 150-square-meter inhabited house
belonging to Maha ‘Issa Mousa Ghneimat (53); and

3. A 150-square-meter under-finishing house
belonging to Mousa Soliman Mousa Ghneimat (47)

 

On Thursday, 26 March
2015, Israeli settlers from “Asfar” settlement and “Bani
Kadim” settlement outpost established on Palestinian lands confiscated
from the eastern side of al-Shyoukh and Sa’ir villages, northeast of Hebron,
uprooted and destroyed 1,200 olive and almond seedlings, which were planted
only one month ago.  The seedlings were
donated by the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture and YMCA.  The attacked land belong to the al-‘Ayaydah
family and is located in al-Waslah area, east of al-Shyoukh village.

 

At approximately 10:00
on Sunday, 29 March 2015, an Israeli settler deliberately ran down a herd of
sheep belonging to Sa’ed ‘Abdel Fattah Rashid Bashir (38) from Jeensafout
village, east of Qalqilya, while passing the main road (Qana Valley
Street).  As a result, two sheep had
fractures while 27 others were hurt. 
Israeli forces also handcuffed the aforementioned civilian following the
attack and took him to “Karni Shomron ” police station and held him
for hours before releasing him. 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendations to the International Community

 

 

PCHR emphasizes the
international community’s position that the Gaza Strip and the West Bank,
including East Jerusalem, are still under Israeli occupation, in spite of
Israeli military redeployment outside the Gaza Strip in 2005. PCHR further
confirms that Israeli forces continued to impose collective punishment measures
on the Gaza Strip, which have escalated since the 2006 Palestinian
parliamentary elections, in which Hamas won the majority of seats of the
Palestinian Legislative Council. PCHR stresses that there is international
recognition of Israel’s obligation to respect international human rights
instruments and the international humanitarian law, especially the Hague Regulations
concerning the Laws and Customs of War on Land and the Geneva Conventions. Israel is bound to apply
the international human rights law and the law of war sometime reciprocally and
other times in parallel in a way that achieves the best protection for
civilians and remedy for victims.

 

In light of continued
arbitrary measures, land confiscation and settlement activities in the West
Bank, and the continued aggression against civilians in the Gaza Strip, PCHR
calls upon the international community, especially the United Nations, the High
Contracting Parties to the Geneva Convention and the European Union – in the
context of their natural obligation to respect and enforce the international
law – to cooperate and act according to the following recommendations:

 

1. PCHR calls upon the international community and the
United Nations to use all available means to allow the Palestinian people to
enjoy their right to self-determination, through the establishment of the
Palestinian State, which was recognized by the UN General Assembly with a vast
majority, using all international legal mechanisms, including sanctions to end
the occupation of the State of Palestine;

2. PCHR calls upon the United Nations to provide international
protection to Palestinians in the oPt, and to ensure the non-recurrence of
aggression against the oPt, especially the Gaza Strip;

3. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the
Geneva Conventions to compel Israel, as a High Contracting Party to the
Conventions, to apply the Conventions in the oPt;

4. PCHR calls upon the Parties to international human
rights instruments, especially the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and
the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, to pressurize Israel to
comply with their provisions in the oPt, and to compel it to incorporate the
human rights situation in the oPt in its reports submitted to the concerned
committees;

5. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the
Geneva Conventions to fulfil their obligation to ensure the application of the
Conventions, including extending the scope of their jurisdiction in order to
prosecute suspected war criminals, regardless of the nationality of the
perpetrator and the place of a crime, to pave the way for prosecuting suspected
Israeli war criminals and end the longstanding impunity they have enjoyed;

6. PCHR calls on States that apply the principle of
universal jurisdiction not to surrender to Israeli pressure to limit universal
jurisdiction to perpetuate the impunity enjoyed by suspected Israeli war
criminals;

7. PCHR calls upon the international community to act in
order to stop all Israeli settlement expansion activities in the oPt through
imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements and criminalizing trading with them;

8. PCHR calls upon the UN General Assembly to transfer
the Goldstone Report to the UN Security Council in order to refer it to the
International Criminal Court in accordance with Article 13(b) of the Rome
Statute;

9. PCHR calls upon the United Nations to confirm that
holding war criminals in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a precondition to
achieve stability and peace in the regions, and that peace cannot be built on
the expense of human rights;

10. PCHR calls upon the UN General Assembly and Human Rights
Council to explicitly declare that the Israeli closure policy in Gaza and the
annexation wall in the West Bank are illegal, and accordingly refer the two
issues to the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Israel to compel it to
remove them;

11. PCHR calls upon the international community, in light
of its failure to the stop the aggression on the Palestinian people, to at
least fulfil its obligation to reconstruct the Gaza Strip after the series of
hostilities launched by Israel which directly targeted the civilian
infrastructure;

12. PCHR calls upon the United Nations and the European
Union to express a clear position towards the annexation wall following the
international recognition of the State of Palestine on the 1967 borders, as the
annexation wall seizes large parts of the State of Palestine;

13. PCHR calls upon the European Union to activate Article
2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which provides that both sides must
respect human rights as a precondition for economic cooperation between the EU states
and Israel, and the EU must not ignore Israeli violations and crimes against
Palestinian civilians;

14. PCHR calls upon the Palestinian leadership to sign and
accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the Geneva
Conventions, and calls upon the international community, especially the United
Nations, to encourage the State of Palestine to accede to international human
rights law and humanitarian law instruments.

 

 

 

 

 

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