Israeli forces continue their offensive on the Gaza Strip and commit
more crimes against Palestinian civilians and property in the occupied
Palestinian territory (oPt)

 

 

·Israeli have continued their offensive on the Gaza
Strip.

– During the reporting period, 492 Palestinians,
including 406 civilians, were killed.

– The civilian victims include 125 children and 59
women.

– Israeli warplanes launched hundreds of airstrikes on
civilian property, including houses.  

– 138 houses were completely destroyed and hundred of
others were extensively damaged.

– Israeli forces attacked 10 health facilities and
medical crews, 7 mosques and 3 schools.  

 

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

– 3 Palestinian civilians were killed and 71 others,
including 12 children, 2 photojournalists, 2 paramedics and a human rights
defender, were wounded in protests against the Israeli offensive on the Gaza
Strip.

– 3 Palestinian civilians, including a child, were
wounded in protests against the contrauction of the annexation wall.

 

·Israeli forces conducted 65 incursions into
Palestinian communities in the West Bank.

– 4 Palestinian civilians, including a child, were
wounded.

– 61 Palestinians, including 6 children, were arrested.

– 30 of these Palestinians, including 3 children, were
arrested in East 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.

– At least 3 Palestinian civilians were arrested at military
checkpoints in the West Bank.

 

 

 

Summary

 

Israeli violations of international law and
international humanitarian law in the oPt continued during the reporting period
(17
– 23 July 2014).

 

Shooting and Killing:

Israeli forces have continued
their brutal and immoral offensive on the Gaza Strip for.  They have continued the policy of collective
punishment in disregard for the international law and humanitarian law, which
ensure protection for civilians in times of war, and in violation of the
principles of necessity, proportionality and distinction. Israeli forces have continued
their aerial, ground and sea attacks throughout the Gaza Strip, causing more
civilian casualties and damaging civilian facilities.  They have destroyed several houses, mosques
and other civilian facilities.

 

During the reporting
period, Israeli forces continued their wide-scale offensive on the Gaza Strip.
They killed 492 Palestinians, including 406 civilians.  The civilian victims include 125 children and
59 woman. Israeli warplanes launched dozens of airstrikes on civilian
targets.  Israeli naval forces carried
out several attacks on Palestinian areas. 
They destroyed 138 houses, and attacked 7 mosques, 10 hospitals and
medical crews, 3 schools, 5 governmental buildings and 10 other civilian
facilities, include banks, an exchange shop and animal farms.

 

In the West Bank,
Israeli forces killed 3 Palestinian civilians, and wounded 79 Palestinian
civilians, including 13 children, 2 paramedics, 2 photojournalists, and a legal
activist.

 

Incursions:

 

During the reporting
period, Israeli forces conducted at least 65 military incursions into
Palestinian communities in the West Bank. During these incursions, Israeli
forces arrested at least 61 Palestinians, including 6 children. 48 of these
Palestinians, including 3 children, were arrested in Jerusalem.

 

During the incursions,
2 Palestinians civilians were killed and 4 others were wounded by Israeli
forces.

 

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 7 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 1.7 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.

 

Israeli forces have continued to impose severe
restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians throughout the West Bank,
including occupied East Jerusalem. Thousands of Palestinian civilians from the
West Bank and the Gaza Strip continue to be denied access to Jerusalem.

 

As part of using military checkpoints and border
crossings as traps to arrest Palestinian civilians under the pretext they are
wanted, Israeli forces arrested 3 Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.

 

 

 

Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period
(17 – 23 July 2014)

   

1. Israeli Offensive on the Gaza Strip

 

Thursday, 17 July 2014

 

The Northern Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 00:45, an Israeli drone fired a missile at a house belonging to
Omar Hassan al-Far in Jabalya. Later, the house was targeted by an Israeli
warplane and destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 04:20, an Israeli drone fired a missile at members of an armed
group in al-‘Atatrah neighborhood in Beit Lahia. As a result, a member of the
group was killed and 3 others were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 06:20, an Israeli drone fired a missile at a house belonging to
Sha’ban Muahmmed Dakka in Jablia. Later, an Israeli warplane launched a missile
at the house and destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 19:00, Israeli forces fired an artillery shell at Hayel Abdel
Hamid School in Beit Hanoun. As a result, fired broke out in the third floor
causing severe damage to the building.

 

· At
approximately 21:00, Israeli forces fired artillery shell at a house belonging
to Abdel Naser Muahmmad Dabbour, north of Beit Hanoun. As a result, his wife,
Amal Khader Ibrahim Dabbour (41), was killed. The house was extensively
damaged.

 

· At
approximately 21:50, Israeli forces fired an artillery shell near a house
belonging to Ra’fat al-Za’anin in Beit Hanoun. As a result, 7 members of the
family suffered suffocation.

 

· At
approximately 22:40, Israeli forces fired an artillery shell at a house
belonging to Hamdi Khader Obeid, north of Beit Hanoun. As a result, 21 members
of the family were wounded, 7 of whom sustained serious injuries. The house was
extensively damaged.

 

Gaza City

 

· At
approximately 00:30, an Israeli drone fired a missile at a house belonging to
Maher Saleh Omar Ferwana in al-Sina’a Street, in which 3 families (29 persons)
live. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile and destroyed the
house completely.

 

· Around the same
time, an Israeli drones fired a missile at a 6-story house belonging to Amal
Yusif Abdel Hadi Mhanna in al-Nafaq Street, in which 13 families (43 persons)
live. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile and destroyed the
house completely.

 

· At approximately
01:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a money exchange shop belonging
to Maher Misbah Abu Ganima in al-Jalaa Street. As a result, the shop was extensively
damaged. It should be noted that the house was targeted in on 15 July 2014.

 

· At approximately
03:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 225-square-meter, 3-story house
belonging to Hamza Subhei al-Yazji in al-Yarmouk Sreet in Gaza. The house is
inhabited by 6 families (35 persons). Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched
a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 09:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Arafat Ibrahim Muhammed al-Minawi, a college professor, in which 5
families (23) live, in al-Shuja’ya neighborhood.

 

· At
approximately 16:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Khaled Muahmmad Yusif Muheisin in al-Shuja’ya neighborhood, where a family of 5
children live. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house
and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 17: 10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
sons of Marzouq Mustafa Ishheibar while 5 of the family children were feeding
birds on the roof. Three of the children were immediately killed and 2 others
were wounded seriously. The children who were killed were identified as: Jihad
(10) and Wesam Isam Marzouq Ishheibar (8), and their cousin Afnan Wesam Marzouq
Ishheibar (8).

 

· At
approximately 20:40, Israeli tanks fired dozens of artillery shells at
al-Sha’af neighborhood. One of the shells fell on a house belonging to Abed Ali
Abdel Al Emteiz. As a result, 3 family members were killed, including 2 children,
and 4 other were wounded, including 2 children and 2 women. The civilians who
were killed were identified as: Abed Ali Abdel Al Emteiz (24); Muahmmed Ibrahim
Emteiz (13); and Muahmmed Salem Ibrahim Emteiz ( 2 1/2 ).

 

· At
approximately 12:00, Israeli forces fired an artillery shell at an apartment in
Tower 2 of al-Mukhabarat towers. As a result, Ahmed Muahmmed Abu Za’nouna (32)
was killed, and his wife and one of his children were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 16:00, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a house belonging to
al-Za’bout family in al-Zaitoun neighborhood. As a result, Muahmmed Ziad
al-Za’bout (24) and his brother Hatem (22) were killed.

 

The Central Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 200-square-meter house
belonging to Muawiah Mahmoud Muahmmed Bachir, in which a family of 8 members
live, in Deir al-Balah. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at
the house and completely destroyed it. 

 

· At
approximately 06:02, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a house belonging to
Salem Saleh Fayyad (25) in Deir El-Balah. The house was completely destroyed
and the aforementioned civilian was killed. Moreover, a number of family
members were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 13:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Nidal Muahmmed Ibrahim Nufal in which 4 families (25 persons) live
in al-Nussairat refugee camp. As a result, 4 civilians were wounded, including
2 children one of whom suffers serious injuries, and the house was damaged.

 

· At
approximately 19:50, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Msallam Abdel Karim Abu Isa, in which 3 families (20 persons) live, in Joher
al-Dik area. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at the house and
completely destroyed it. As a result, Husam (28), the Abu Isa’s son, was
killed, and his brother was seriously injured.

 

· At
approximately 20:00, Israeli forces fired dozens of artillery shells at the
east of the central Gaza Strip.  A number
of Palestinian civilians were wounded and a number of houses were damaged.

 

· At
approximately 22:00, Israeli forces fired an artillery shell at a house
belonging to Yusif Ahmed Abu Mghasib in Wadi al-Salqa area, east of Deir
El-Balah. As a result, 4 family members, including 2 children and 2 women, were
wounded.

 

Khan Yunis

 

· At
approximately 01:15, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza
Strip and Israel fired dozens of artillery shells at Palestinian populated
areas, east of Khan Yunis. A number of shells targeted al-Rwad playground, east
of Abasan, a water tank for Khuza’a municipality, agricultural lands, and
al-Huda Mosque, east of Khuza’a. Three civilians were wounded and many houses were
extensively damaged.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli naval forces targeted Khan Yunis coast and nearby areas. No
injuries were reported.

 

· From 04:10 and
approximately 08:00, Israeli warplanes launched 7 airstrikes on agricultural
lands in al-Manara and Ma’an neighborhoods, al-Qarara village, and the western
areas over 4 hours causing extensive damages.

 

· At
approximately 05:30, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a house belonging to
Qais Adnan al-Assar, in which 5 people live, in al-Manara neighborhood, south
of Kahn Yunis. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a rocket at the house
and completely destroyed it. 

 

· At
approximately 05:30, Israeli warplanes launched 3 airstrikes within 30 minutes,
targeting a chicken farm belonging to a member of the Abdel Ghafour family in
al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Yunis. As a result, the farm was
completely destroyed, but no injuries were reported.

 

· At
approximately, 18:00, Israeli warplanes dropped thousands of fliers at the
eastern areas demanding the residents of Abbasan, Khuza’a, and Bani Suhaila villages
to evacuate their homes and head to the city center. 

 

· At
approximately 18:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Ibrahim Abu Eid in Abbasan village, east of Khan Yunis. As a result, the house
damaged and the family had to evacuate it.

 

· At
approximately 18:10, an Israeli drone fired a missile at a house belonging to the
al-Abadlah family in al-Qararah. As a result, a member of an armed group was
killed.

 

· At
approximately 18:20, an Israeli drone fired a missile at 2 children who were
playing in their yard near the animal zoo in al-Manara neighborhood, south of
Khan Yunis. As a result, Rahaf Khalil Hamada al-Jbour (4) was killed, and her
brother Hamada (6) suffered medium injuries.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at Khan Yunis customs facility,
wounding 1 civilian.

 

· At
approximately 19:50, Israeli warplanes launched over 10 airstrikes at
agricultural lands in al-Qarara, al-Zanna, New Abassan, and Abassan villages,
causing extensive damage.

 

· At
approximately 20:00, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza
Strip and Israel fired dozens of artillery shells targeting agricultural lands
and populated areas. As a result, 6 civilians were wounded. At approximately
22:20, Israeli forces intensified the artillery shelling as they intended to
start a ground operation.

 

· At
approximately 22:20, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Khaled al-Sinwar in al-Qarara village, northwest of Khan Yunis, and
completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 19:50, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the University
College of Applied Sciences, west of the Khan Yunis. As a result, Salah Khaled
Ramadan al-Shafi’I (24) was killed and another civilian was wounded. Both
civilians are employees in the services department of the college, and they
were guarding the building at the time of the attack.

 

· Around
midnight, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza Strip and
Israel fired dozens of artillery shells and smoke bombs, targeting the eastern
areas of Khan Yunis. The shelling continued for several hours as Israeli tanks
moved in the eastern areas of al-Qarara and al-Zanna villages. Strong,
unpleasant smell spread as the shelling continued, especially to the east of
Khuza’a village. Several civilians lost consciousness, especially the elderly
who suffer from asthma. Many of them were transferred to hospitals. Ambulances
struggled to evacuate the casualties and several paramedics suffered
suffocation. According to PCHR’s fieldworker in Khan Yunis, white heavy smoke
spread over the eastern area after the shelling to block vision. The smoke has
an unpleasant smell and causes suffocation and nausea. Hundreds of civilians
escaped their homes and headed to the western areas. They sought refuge in
mosques, schools, and relatives’ houses.

 

Rafah

 

· From
approximately 02:00 till 10:00, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between
the Gaza Strip and Israel, southeast of Rafah, fired dozens of artillery shells
at Gaza International Airport and civilians’ homes in al-Shuka and al-Nahdha
villages. As a result, 7 civilians, including a child and 4 women, sustained moderate
wounds. Fear and panic spread among the civilians, leading them to evacuate
their homes.

 

· At
approximately 04:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at an asbestos-roofed
house belonging to Yousif Abdel Fattah Abu Mazkour, in which 24 persons lived, in
al-Ribat neighborhood in al-Shuka village, and completely destroyed it. The
house had been already evacuated due to indiscriminate shelling.

 

· At
approximately 04:20, an Israeli drone fired a missile at a group of civilians
who were heading to al-Fajer Prayer at Fatima al-Zahraa Mosque in al-Juneina
neighborhood in Rafah. As a result, Muhammed Abdel Rahman Hassouna (70) was
killed, and Muhammed Ahmed al-Hout (35) sustained severe wounds to his legs,
and died hours later.

 

· At
approximately 07:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Adel Hamid al-Attar, in which 11 persons live, in Yebna refugee camp in the
south of Rafah. Minutes later, an Israeli warplane launched a missile at the
house and completely destroyed it. Many neighboring houses suffered were
damaged, but no injuries were reported. The house had been evacuated before the
bombardment as the family’s neighbors received a warning phone call from
Israeli forces before the attack. 

 

· At
approximately 09:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Ali
Manosur Jarghon in al-Tannour neighborhood in Rafah. As a result, Nahed Mansour
Jarghoun (37), the aforementioned civilian’s brother, and his son Ali Nahed
Jarghon (6) were killed.

 

· At
approximately 09:30, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at 3 members of an armed
group and killed them.

 

· At
approximately 13:00, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza
Strip and Israel, southeast of Rafah, fired dozens of artillery shells at Gaza
International Airport and civilians’ homes in al-Shuka and al-Nahdha villages.
The continuation of the shelling spread fear and panic among civilians and
forced them to evacuate their homes.

 

· At
approximately 18:10, Israeli warplanes dropped fliers on Rafah demanding the
residents of al-Shaboura refugee camp, Tal al-Sultan neighborhood, and al-Dahnya
village to evacuate their homes and head towards the south of the city through
Abu Baker al-Siddiq road and Zalata (al-Shuka) area for their safety.  Israeli forces claimed that these measures were
taken to ensure civilians’ safety.

 

· At
approximately 18:55, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Osama Abu Taha, member of al-Qassam Bridges, in al-Barasil neighborhood, south
of Rafah, causing part damages to the house and houses nearby. Moreover,
Mokhles Jaber al-Loulahi (4) sustained medium injuries.

 

· At
approximately 19:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at an asbestos-roofed house
belonging to Salem Shihda Siam, in which 10 persons live, in al-Shaboura
refugee camp in Rafah. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at
the house and completely destroyed it. Furthermore, several nearby houses were
damaged. Israeli forces phoned the son of the aforementioned civilian and told
them to evacuate the house.

 

· From
approximately 20:20 till midnight, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between
the Gaza Strip and Israel, southeast of Rafah, fired dozens of artillery shells
at Gaza International Airport and civilians’ homes in al-Shuka and al-Nahdha
villages. The continuation of the shelling spread fear and panic among
civilians who pledged the ambulance service and civil defense to evacuate them
from the area.

 

· At
approximately 20:25, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Nazmi Silmi Shalouf, in which 7 persons live, in al-Shuka village, southeast of
Rafah. Minutes later, Israeli warplane launched a missile at the house and
completely destroyed it, causing partial damages to nearby houses.

 

· At
approximately 21:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Ismail
Mahmoud Abdel ‘Al, in which 15 persons live, in Tibat Zarraa’ neighborhood,
east of Rafah, with no prior warning. Minutes later, Israeli warplane launched
2 missiles at the house and completely destroyed it, causing part damages to
nearby houses. Moreover, Abdel ‘Al’s daughter, Malak (4 months), was wounded.

 

· At
approximately 18:55, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Muahmmad Samir al-Jazzar, in which 25 persons live, in al-Brazil neighborhood,
south of Rafah. Minutes later, Israeli warplane launched 2 missiles at the
house and completely destroyed it, causing partial damages to nearby houses.
Moreover, the attack resulted in the complete destruction of another house
belonging to the same family.

 

· At
approximately 23:55, ambulance crews evacuated the bodies of 3 civilians who
were identified as: Majdi Suliman Jabbara (22); Fares Juma’a al-Tarabin
(3months); and Omar Eid al-Mahmoum (17). They also evacuated 20 civilians who
were wounded by the Israeli artillery shelling that continued over 4 hours at
civilians’ houses near Gaza international Airport and al-Shuka and al-Naser
neighborhood, east and north of Rafah. Two hours later, ambulance crews
evacuated the body of Silmya Suliman Abu Ghyadh (70) after she was hit by
shrapnel as the bombing continued. Civilians evacuated their homes and sought
refuge at UN schools. Three shelters centers were opened: Rafah Preparatory
School for boys, Ibn Sina Primary School in al-Shaboura refugee camp, and
al-Khansaa Pimary Pchool near Rafah shopping center.

 

Friday, 18 July 2014

 

The Northern Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 01:00, an artillery shell landed on a house belonging to Mahmoud
Hussein Nasir, north of Beit Hanoun. As a result, his 2 sons, Nsim (32) and
Karam (31), were killed and his son Muahmmad (26) was wounded. Moreover, the
house sustained extensive damage.

 

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Shbeir family, east of Jabalya, and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 02:30, Israeli forces moved into Om al-Naser village and into the
northwest of Beit Lahia. Sources reported to PCHR that Israeli forces arrested
at least 8 civilians.

 

· At
approximately 09:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
al-Sillawi family in al-Saftwi neighborhood, causing damage to the house.

 

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Jihad Khaled al-Kahlout in Tal al-Za’tar neighborhood in Jabalya
and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 11:00, Israeli tanks, stationed at the northern border of the
Gaza Strip, fired several shells at Beit Hanoun. A shell landed on an apartment
belonging to Naim Muhammad Abu Musallam and killed 3 of his children: Muahmmed
(15); Walaa (14); and Ahmed (11).

 

· At
approximately 11:20, Israeli naval forces stationed opposite al-Sudanya beach,
west of Jabalya, targeted an apartment on the 5^th floor of
al-Barrawi building, west of al-Karama towers, west of Jabalya. 

 

· At
approximately 12:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at the 2^nd floor
of the administration building in Beit Hanoun Public Pediatric Hospital,
causing damage to the building.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli drones fired a missile at members of an armed group in Om
al-Naser village, killing one of them.

 

· At
approximately 16:25, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of civilians in
Beit Lahia cemetery. As a result, Muahmmed Awad Matar (38), who suffers mental
disability, was killed.

 

· At
approximately 17:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 5-story house
belonging to Fathi Hammad, former Minister of Interior, in Beit Lahia housing
project for the second time. More damage was caused to the house as a result.

 

· At
approximately 20:25, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Basil Radhwan in Jabalya for the second time and completely
destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 20:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 1-story house
belonging to Mansour ‘Aisha in Jabalya for the second time and completely
destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 20:50, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Ghazi Salman in Jabalya for the second time and completely
destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 21:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Jalal Sarsour in Jabalya for the second time and completely destroyed
it. 

 

· At
approximately 11:00, Israeli tanks, stationed at the northern border of the
Gaza Strip, fired several shells at Beit Hanoun town. Two shells landed on a
house belonging to Khalil Ali Abu Jarad and killed 8 family members: Abdel Rahman
Musa Khalil Abu Jarad (32); his wife Rajaa Ilian Khalil Abu Jarad (28); and
their 2 children Musa (8 months) and Hania (2 ½); Naim Musa Abu Jarad (23) and
his son Samih (1 ½); Ahlam Musa Abu Jarad (16); and Samar Musa Abu Jarad (14).

 

Gaza City

 

· At
approximately 01:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-stroy house
belonging to Hamada Jaber Habib in al-Mghari Street. Minutes later, Israeli
warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 03:30, Israeli warplanes launched 3 missiles at the 1^st
and 15^th floors of Dawoud tower in al-Rimal neighborhood. They also
targeted stores on the ground floor belonging to the Customs Authority. As a
result, the targeted facilities were damaged and a state of fear and panic
spread among the residents of the tower.

 

· At
approximately 04:00, an artillery shell landed on a house belonging to Saqer
Mansour Abu Tawila in al-Shuja’ya neighborhood, east of Gaza. As a result, Abu
Tawila’s son, Rami (47), was killed, and 3 family members were wounded,
including a child.

 

· At
approximately 04:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at an architecture
office in al-Jawhara tower belonging to a civilian from Abu Ras family, causing
severe damage to the place. Moreover, Mohammed Ahmed Shabat (45), a journalist
for the National News Agency, sustained minor wounds. It should be noted that
13 media agencies have offices in the aforementioned tower.

 

· At
approximately 11:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 3-stroy house belonging
to Abdel Karim Mohammad al-Khudhari, in which 20 persons live. Minutes later,
Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 14:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-stroy house
belonging to Abdel Qader Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Tuha, in which 21 persons live,
in al-Sheikh Radwan. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the
house and completely destroyed it.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Ali Awad Ibrahim
Murad, in which 15 persons live, in al-Sheikh Radhwan neighborhood. Minutes
later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely
destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 17:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 5-stroy house
belonging to Asad Musa Hussein Hashem, in which 17 persons live, in al-Sabra neighborhood.
Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely
destroyed it.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 5-stroy house belonging to Abed
Ibrahim Abed Rayyan, in which 26 persons live, in al-Sabra neighborhood.
Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and damaged
it.

 

· At
approximately 18:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 4-stroy house
belonging to ‘Ayish al-Abed Yusif Abu Ghuneim, in which 20 persons live, in
al-Shuja’ya neighborhood. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile
at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 19:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-stroy house belonging
to Yehyia Shaker Abu al-‘Atta, in which 2 families (10 persons)
live, in al-Sabra neighborhood. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a
missile at the house and destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 20:15, Israeli tanks stationed to the east of Gaza City fired
several artillery shells, 2 of which landed on a house belonging to Ahmed Adnan
al-Hayik in al-Tufah neighborhood, east of Gaza. As a result, his son Rezeq (1½)
was killed and his daughter Malak (14) was wounded.

 

· At approximately
20:30, 2 shells landed on a house belonging to Hamed Faiq ‘Ulwan in al-Tuffah
neighborhood, east of Gaza. As a result, his 2 sons Qasem (4) and Imad (7) were
killed and his 14-year-old son Abdullah was wounded.

 

· At
approximately 20:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 3-stroy house
belonging to Ibrahim Mustafa Ibrahim al-Laili, in which 3 families (20 persons)
live, in al-Sabra neighborhood. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes
launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 22:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at an apartment
belonging to ‘Adila Hashim Hussein Yasin which lies in the 1^st floor
of Jouda Zweid apartment building in al-Zaitoun neighborhood and completely
destroyed it.

 

The Central Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 14:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-stroy house
belonging to Abdel Naser Ali al-Mana’ma, in which 10 persons live, in
al-Maghazi refugee camp. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at
the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At approximately
15:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging to al-Batrawi
family in the west of al-Nussairat refugee camp. As a result, a member of an
armed group, was killed while being in the area and 3 civilians were wounded.

 

· At approximately
20:00, Israeli tanks stationed to east of the Central Gaza Strip fired several
artillery shells at Gaza Valley area. As a result, Sa’ed Ali Ahmed Abu Isa (32)
was killed and 2 other civilians were wounded.

 

· In the evening,
medical sources reported that Yamin Riad Hussein al-Hamidi (4) died of wounds
he sustained on 13 July 2014 by Israeli bombardment on al-Zawaida village.

 

· At
approximately 22:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-stroy house
belonging to Rawhi Izzat Abu Sweirih, in which 12 persons live in al-Zawaida.
Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely
destroyed it.

 

Khan Yunis

 

· At
approximately 02:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Mawasi area, west of
Khan Yunis. As a result, 3 civilians were wounded. In the meantime, Israeli
forces moved several meters into al-Zanna area all the way to Abu ‘Asi area and
al-Qarara village till the Abdel Ghafour family quarter. Israeli forces topped
several houses as the violent shelling and clashes with Palestinian armed
groups continued.

 

· At
approximately 03:00, Israeli warplanes launched several missiles at Abu Radhwan
neighborhood in al-Zanna area in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Yunis. As a result,
4 members of Radhwan family were wounded and ambulances were not able to reach
them. The wounded bled to death and their bodies were evacuated several hours
later. The victims were identified as: Ahmed Fawzi Radhwan (23) and his brother
Mahmoud (24); Bilal Mahmoud Radhwan (23); and Monther Nabil Radhwan (22).

 

· From 03:30 to
07:30, Israeli warplanes launched at least 15 airstrikes on al-Zanna area in
Bani Suheila and al-Qarara, east of Khan Yunis. The airstrikes were accompanied
by heavy artillery shelling on the area. As a result, 5 civilians were killed
and 29 were wounded, including 8 women. The civilians who were killed were
identified as: Hamed Abdel Karim Hammad Abu Lihya (23); Muhammed Abdel Fattah
Rashad Fayad (26); Mahmoud Muahmmad Fayad (25); Hani Asad Abdel Karim al-Shami
(35); and Muahmmed Hamdan Abdel Karim al-Shami (35). According to civilians’
testimonies, Israel warplanes bombed 2 houses at least in Abdel Ghafour quarter
and completely destroyed them. The destruction that the Israeli incursion
caused is difficult to estimate at this point.

 

· At
approximately 14:35, medical crews evacuated the body of Abdullah Jamal Jum’a
(17) who was killed in his house in al-Qarara village, which has been subjected
to an Israeli incursion and indiscriminate artillery shelling. The child’s
parents and 4 of his brothers were wounded and were also evacuated from their
houses.

 

· At
approximately 15:40, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Ahmed Suleiman Muahmmed al-Farra, mayor of al-Fukhari village,
after Israeli forces had phoned the house residents. Minutes later, Israeli
warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it. It
should be noted that the house was inhabited by a family of 8 members.

 

· At
approximately 16:15, Israeli drones fired a missile at members of a Palestinian
armed group in al-Fukhari area, east of Khan Yunis, killing 2 of them.

 

· At
approximately 14:50, Israeli drones fired a missile at members of a Palestinian
armed group to the east of Khan Yunis and killed one of them.

 

· At
approximately 19:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a member of a
Palestinian armed group, in al-Zanna area, eat of Khan Yunis. He was wounded,
but the ambulance was not able to evacuate him till an hour later. His injury
was serious and he died shortly after he arrived at the hospital.

 

· At
approximately 19:30, Israeli warplanes launched 2 airstrikes at the area near
the the building of the internal security service, west of Khan Yunis. No injuries
were reported.

 

· At
approximately19:50, 5 civilians, including a child were wounded, by Israeli
artillery shelling on civilians’ houses in al-Fukhari village.

 

· At
approximately 20:00, medical sources reported that a member of a Palestinian
armed group, died of wounds he sustained on 14 July 2014 in an airstrike on
al-Izba area in the outskirts of Khan Yunis.

 

· At
approximately 21:15, Israeli drones fired a missile at 2 civilian brothers near
their house in al-Manara neighborhood, south of Khan Yunis. As a result, one of
them was killed and the other sustained severe wounds. The civilian who was
killed was identified as Ghassan Musa Abu ‘Azab (28).

 

· At
approximately 21:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Zanna area in Bani Suheila,
wounding a civilian.

 

· At
approximately 21:45, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Abdel Hakim ‘Asfour in new Abasan. Reports indicate that there
were civilians in the house. Ambulance and the Civil Defense crews were not
able to reach the house. The body of Bilal Imail Abu Daqqa (32) was evacuated
from the area near the house. On the following day morning, the Red Cross
arranged with Israeli forces for the Civil Defense to reach the house and
search under the debris.

 

· At approximately
22:30, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a group of civilians near al-Huda Mosque
in al-Manara neighborhood, south of Khan Yunis. As a result, 3 civilian
brothers, including a child, were killed and 4 others were wounded. The
civilians who were killed were identified as: Ahmed Salem Khamis Sha’ath (22)
and his brothers Muahmmed (20) and Amjad (15).

 

Rafah

 

· At
approximately 03:40, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Ahmed Asfour Dwei’r near the parking lot in the center of Rafah. As a result,
Hanan Ahmed Dwei’r (41) sustained moderate wounds.

 

· At
approximately 04:05, Israeli warplane launched a missile without prior warning
at a house belonging to Muahmmad Ibrahim Zu’rob (45) near the UN medical center
in al-Naser village, north of Rafah. As a result, the house was completely
destroyed while Zu’rob’s daughter, Seham (11) was killed. Zu’rob, his wife Nora
(45) and his sons Tamer (21), Izz al-Din (19), Azza (17) and Hamed (13) were
wounded. His mother Mansoura (86), his sisters Laila (40) and Sumaia (42), and
his niece Iman Kamel Abu Daqqa (38) and her son Abdulla (4) were also wounded.

 

· At
approximately 05:30, an Israeli warplane launched a missile at an
asbestos-roofed house belonging to Musa Mansour al-Shawi, in which 16 persons
live, in al-Ribat neighborhood in al-Shuka village, south of Rafah, and
completely destroyed it. The house had been evacuated earlier due to indiscriminate
artillery shelling which hit al-Shuka village.

 

· At
approximately 06:10, ambulance crews found the remains of the body of a member
of a Palestinian armed group, near Dar al-Fadila school in Khirabt al-Adas
neighborhood, north of Rafah. His was hit by the shrapnel of an artillery
shell.

 

· At
approximately 14:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Isam al-Attar in al-Naser village, northeast of Rafah, causing damage to it.

 

· At
approximately 14:40, ambulance crews found 2 bodies of civilians who were
identified as Saleh Suliman al-Zugheibi (22) and ‘Alla Muahmmed Abu Shabab (23),
from Khan Yunis, near Musab Abu Omeir mosque in al-Shuka area, southeast of
Rafah. The aforementioned civilians were wounded due to artillery shelling and
gun fire this morning.

 

· At
approximately 16:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at members of an armed
group in al-Shuka area, southeast of Rafah. As a result, 5 of them were wounded
while one of them died of his wounds an hour after he arrived at the hospital.

 

· At
approximately 19:40, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza
Strip and Israel, east of Rafah, fired several artillery shells at civilians’
houses in al-Naser village, northeast of Rafah. As a result, Hamza Muhammad Abu
al-Hussein (27) was killed inside his house.

 

· At
approximately 21:55, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Loulahi family
gathering in al-Naser village, east of Rafah. As a result, 4 civilians were
killed and were later identified as Ismail Ramadan al-Loulahi (21); Nizar Fayez
Abu Snaima (39); Imad Faisal Abu Snaima (20); and Mustaf Owda Abu Snaima (32). Two
other members of Abu Sanima family were wounded and later identified as Faisal
Owda Abu Snaima (42) and his son Riad (23).

 

· At
approximately 23:00, ambulance crews found the body of Muahmmad Talal al-Sani
(21) near the Bahraini Housing Project in al-Shuka village, southeast of Rafah.
The aforementioned was wounded earlier by artillery shelling and gunfire.

 

Saturday, 19 July 2014

 

The Northern Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 02:30, an artillery shell landed on an apartment belonging to
Ahmed Mahmoud Hussein Aziz (34) in al-Nada tower. As a result, the
aforementioned civilian was killed.

 

· At
approximately 02:45, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Ayman Zweidi in Beit Hanoun, resulting in its complete destruction as it was
targeted for the 2^nd time.

 

· At
approximately 04:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Muahmmed Abdel Rahamn  Hammad in
Jablaia, resulting in its complete destruction.

 

· At
approximately07:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Talal al-Zein in Jabalya, resulting in its complete destruction.

 

· At
approximately 08:00, Israeli forces which had moved into the area near the agricultural
school, north of Beit Hanoun, opened fire at a group of civilians who were
trying to return to their homes, challenging the Israeli incursion into the
area. As a result, Manwi Abdel Baset Ahmed Al-Bei’ (30) sustained a bullet
wound to her chest. Her wounds were described as serious. She died of her
wounds on 19 July 2014.

 

· At
approximately 10:05, Talal Juma’a Z’urob (23), from Fadous area in Beit Lahia,
sustained a bullet wound to his abdomen during armed clashes between Palestinian
armed groups and Israeli forces. His wounds were described from medium to serious.

 

· At
approximately 10:30, medical sources reported that Fadhel Ahmed Muahmmad
al-Banna (24) died of his wounds that he sustained by an Israeli airstrike in
the east of Jabalya on 10 July 2014.

 

· At
approximately 10:55, Israeli tanks stationed on the northern border of the Gaza
Strip fired artillery shells at Beit Hnoun town. A shell landed on a house
belonging to Muahmmad Owda Sa’adat, killing Muahmmad Attallah Owda Sa’adat (26)
and the wounding of 8 others, including 2 children and 3 women.

 

· At
approximately 11:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at an agricultural
land in Beit Lahia. As a result, Mohammad Ziad Saleh al-Rahal (5) and Mohammad
Rafiq Ahmed al-Rahal (17) were killed. Moreover, 15 civilians were wounded,
including 5 children and 5 women, in the neighboring houses.

 

· Around the same
time, due to Israeli artillery shelling on Beit Lahia, Mohammad Abdel Rahman
Mahmoud Abu Hamed (24) was killed when he was in his friend’s house in Beit
Lahia. Four members of the Haboub family, his friend’s family, were wounded,
including 2 women and a child, due to Israeli shelling of a neighboring
apartment.

 

· At
approximately 11:10, Israeli drones fired several missiles at civilian
gatherings near Beit Lahia square. As a result, 2 civilians were killed,
including a child: Mohammad Rezeq Hussein Hamouda (18); and Omar Jamil Subhi
Hamouda (10). Furthermore, 18 civilians were wounded, including 10 children and
a woman.

 

· At
approximately 11:30, an artillery shell landed on at a house belonging to
Khaled Jamil Mohammed al-Zueidi in al-Buri area, north of Beit Hanoun. As a
result, his wife, Dalia Abdel Hamid Hassan al-Zueidi (37), his wife’s brother,
Mahmoud Abdel Hami al-Zueidi (26), and his children Ru’ya (6) and Nagham (2)
were killed. Furthermore, 2 of the family members were wounded, one of them
suffers physical disability and the other, Muahmmad (19), died of his wound
later.

 

· At
approximately 12:45, Israeli tanks stationed along the northern border of the Gaza
Strip fired 10 artillery shells which landed near Beit Hanoun Hospital in the
center of the town. The shelling caused panic and fear among the residents of
the area and the workers and patients in the hospital. 

 

· At
approximately 17:20, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 3-stroy house
belonging to Zeid Obeid al-Kafarna in al-Na’aima Street and completely
destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 18:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Mahmoud Abdel Salam al-Mutawaq in the center of Jabalya and
completely destroyed it. Furthermore, his son Akram (39) was killed in the attack
when he was near the house, while 4 other members of the family, including a
child, were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 20:45, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Jala Sarsour in Beit Lahia and completely destroyed it. It should be noted
that the house was first targeted on the previous day.

 

· At
approximately 23:45, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to a member of Jineid family in Jabalya and completely destroyed it.

 

· Israeli tanks
which had moved into the northern Gaza Strip fired dozens of artillery shells
causing extensive damage to houses.

 

Gaza City

 

· At
approximately 12:00, an Israeli artillery shell landed on an apartment in Tower
2 of what is known as Intelligence Towers. As a result, Ahmed Muahmmed Abu
Za’nouna (32) was killed and his wife and one of his children were wounded.

 

· At approximately
16:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging to a member of
Za’bout family in al-Zaitoun neighborhood. 
As a result, Muahmmed Ziad al-Za’bout (24) and his brother Hatem (22)
were killed.

 

The Central Gaza Strip

 

· At approximately
10:00, Israeli drones fired a missile along with artillery shelling at embers
of a Palestinian armed group, who were in al-Salqa Valley area, east of Deir
al-Balah. As a result, 4 members of the group were killed.

 

· At
approximately 09:30, Israeli forces moved nearly 500 meters into east of
al-Maghazi refugee camp and conducted bulldozing operations under heavy
artillery shelling. As a result, over 4000 civilians escaped their homes.
Consequently, 3 humanitarian shelters were opened in the central Gaza Strip.

 

· At
approximately 12:00, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at al-Zawaida village. The
1^st missile hit a house belonging to Khaled Omar Abu Zaid (53) and
killed his daughter-in-law, Ma’ali Abdel Rahman Suleiman Abu Zaid (23). The 2^nd
missile landed near a civilian car, in which 4 employees of al-Salah Islamic Society
were traveling to distribute food packages in the area. Two of the
aforementioned employees were wounded; one of them sustained serious wounds.

 

· At
approximately 12:40, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 4-story house
belonging to Abed Rabbu ‘Aysh Silmi Abu Mandil in al-Maghzai refugee camp and
completely destroyed it. The house was inhabited by 5 families (22 persons).

 

· At
approximately 12:50, Israeli tanks fired several artillery shells at a 7-story
house belonging to Hussein Suleiman al-Hamidai in al-Maghzai refugee camp and
completely destroyed it. 

 

· At
approximately 13:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Abed Odah Abu Dlima, in which 6 persons live, in al-Salqa Valley area. The
house was completely destroyed and reports indicated that there might be
casualties under the rubbles.

 

· Around the
evening hours, medical sources reported that a member of a Palestinian armed
group died of wounds he sustained in a previous Israeli attack on a house
belonging to the al-Batrawi family in the west of al-Nussairat refugee camp.

 

· At
approximately 15:50, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Ahmed Saleh al-Jamal, which is inhabited by a family of 6 people,
in al-Zawaida village. As a result, the house was damaged.

 

· At
approximately 19:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at members of a
Palestinian armed group in al-Salqa Valley area, east of Deir al-Balah. As a
result, 3 of them were killed.

 

Khan Yunis

 

· At
approximately 01:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of Palestinians
in al-Reqeb neighborhood in Bani Suheila. As a result, a member of a
Palestinian armed group was killed and 2 others were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 01:10, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at the fishing port
at Khan Yunis coast. As a result, extensive destruction was caused to the
fishermen rooms, ships, and market. Moreover, a civilian in the area was
wounded.

 

· At
approximately 01:55, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a group of civilians in
al-Ladaouda Street in Khan Yunis refugee camp. As a result, 9 of them were
killed, including 3 children, and 4 others were wounded. 2 of the wounded were pronounced
dead the next morning. Three brothers and 2 other brothers were identified
among the killed civilians. The civilians who were killed in attack were
identified as: Yehia Bassam Muahmmed al-Sir (20) and his brother Muahmmed (17);
Muahmmed Mustafa Salhia (32) and his nephews Muahmmed (22), Mustafa (21), and
Wasim Rida Musataf Salhia (15); Ibrahim Kamal Naser (13); Muahmmed Awad Fares
Naser (25) and his cousin Rushdai Khaled Fares Naser (25) who died of their
wounded early this morning.

 

· At
approximately 03:33, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 4-story house
belonging to Hassan Mansi Hassan al-Tartouri, in which 17 persons live, in
al-Amal neighborhood, west of Khan Yunis, after Israeli forces had phoned the
family and demanded them to evacuate the house. Twenty Minutes later, warplanes
launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it. As a result, Raed
Walid Ali Luqqn (32) was killed inside his house which neighbors the
aforementioned house. Furthermore, a woman who suffers movement disability was
wounded. A number of nearby houses were also damaged. 

 

· At
approximately 06:50, medical sources reported that Mohammed Jihad Mouhammed
al-Qarra (29) died of wounds he sustained when he was attacked by an Israeli
drone in Abassan. His brother Walaa was killed in a similar airstrike on the
previous day.

 

· At
approximately 08:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Zanna area, killing Mohammed
Isamli Samour (21) and wounding another civilian.

 

· Israeli forces
continued their incursion into al-Zanna area and raided several houses and
attacked their residents. They also used huge bulldozers in the operation.
Dozens of artillery shells were fired at houses and agricultural lands. PCHR’s
field worker in Khan Yunis was not able to estimate the extensive damages that
the incursion and the shelling caused in the area. The area also witnessed
clashes between Palestinian armed groups and Israeli forces. The residents who
did not evacuate the area endured major suffering as both the electricity was
off and their water supply ran out. Furthermore, the lives of birds and animals
in farms are endangered as their owners are unable to provide them with the
necessary food and water.

 

· At
approximately 11:00, due to Israeli artillery shelling which continued through
the Israeli incursion into al-Qarara village, 5 civilians were wounded in Abu
Lihya quarter in the aforementioned village.

 

· At
approximately 13:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Zanna area in Bani
Suheila village, east of Khan Yunis, and caused damage to the area.

 

· At
approximately 14: 10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a Subaru car in Street
No. 2 in al-Qarara village. As a result, Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed al-Sa’idi
(19), who was heading to evacuate his relatives from al-Qarara village, was
killed.

 

· At approximately
14:15, Israeli drones fired a missile at an asbestos-roofed house belonging to
Osama Fathi Ibrahim al-Ghalaban in M’an area, south of Khan Yunis, and
completely destroyed it. Furthermore, his brother, who is a member of an armed
group, was killed and another civilian was wounded.

 

· At
approximately 20: 05, 5 civilians were wounded by Israeli artillery shelling at
Bani Suheila village, east of Khan Yunis.

 

· At
approximately 20: 40, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a tin-roofed
house belonging to Salem Ali Abu Sa’ada (73) in Bani Suheila village. As a
result, the aforementioned civilian was killed and 3 other civilians, including
2 of his sons, were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 21: 50, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-story house belonging
to Rami Adel Mohammed Abu Khater in which 2 families (18 persons) live in Ma’an
area. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and
completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 23: 50, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Shahaida area in
Abassan, east of Khan Yunis. As a result, a Palestinian civilian was wounded.

 

Rafah

 

· At
approximately 01:40, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza
Strip and Israel, east of Rafah fired 2 artillery shells at civilians’ houses
in al-Nahda neighborhood in al-Shuka village, east of Rafah. No injuries were
reported. At approximately 01:55, Israeli tanks stationed at the border fence
continued to fire artillery shells and smoke bombs for over 30 minutes at
civilians’ house in al-Salam neighborhood and al-Shuka village, and on the
south and east of Rafah. No injuries were reported.

 

· At
approximately 15:00, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza
Strip and Israel, east of Rafah, fired 4 artillery shells at agricultural lands
in al-Tannour neighborhood, east of Rafah. As a result, Mahmoud Anwar Abu
Shabab (16) was killed while 11 children sustained various wounds. 

 

· At approximately
15:15, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at an asbestos-roofed house
belonging to Omar Ahmed al-Sheikh al-Eid (27), a member of al-Quds Bridges, in
which 4 persons live in Musabeh neighborhood, north of Rafah, and completely
destroyed it. Israeli forces targeted the house on 14 July 2014 with a drone
missile. The pervious attack had resulted in the killing of the aforementioned
civilian, his daughter Sara (4) and his brother Jihad (36).

 

^· At
approximately 16:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Sabri Marzouq Abu Shalouf, in which 20 persons live, in al-Mawasi area, west of
Rafah. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and damaged
it. Before the attack, Israeli forces called the wife of the aforementioned and
demanded her to evacuate the house.    

 

· At
approximately 18:35, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza
Strip and Israel, east of Rafah, fired 4 artillery shells at 2 apartments in
the 5^th and 7^th floors of al-Masri tower in Abu Baker
al-Siddiq Street, near Salah el-Dein gate, in Rafah. The tower is located 5,000
meters from the border. The apartments were damaged and 2 civilians sustain moderate
wounds.

 

· At
approximately 21:00, 3 Israeli artillery shells landed 5,000 meters off the
border, east of Rafah. No injuries were reported.

 

· At
approximately 22:50, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
‘Alla Hussein al-Satari near al-Abadlah and al-Astal gas station in al-Zuhour
neighborhood, north of Rafah. The house, in which 4 persons live, is located
5000 meters off the border. Minutes later, several artillery shells landed on
the house. As a result, the house caught fire and sustained damage.  One of the neighbors was wounded. 

 

  Sunday, 20
July 2014

 

The Northern Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 00:50, an Israeli infantry force targeted 2 ambulances of the
Palestine Red Crescent Society. The first ambulance was taken by the
paramedics: Ali Khalil, Muahmmed al-Muqaiad, and Huzaifa Abu Aita, and the
second ambulance was taken by the paramedics: Muahmmed al-Jadili and Ghassan
Kalil.  The ambulances were trying to
reach a humanitarian shelter to transfer a patient to Beit Hanoun Hospital. One
of the ambulances was shot from the back and the paramedics had to withdraw
form the area.

 

· At
approximately 09:30, Israeli forces targeted an apartment in al-Karama towers,
west of Jabalya. As a result, Ghada Ibrahim Suleiman Odwan (36) was killed by
shrapnel throughout her body.

 

· At
approximately 10:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Dardouna family in Jabalya.

 

· At
approximately 11:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at a member of a
Palestinian armed group in Old Gaza Street in Jabalya, killing him.

 

· At
approximately 11:40, Israeli warplanes targeted a 3-story house belonging to
Qarmout family in Beit Lahia and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 11:56, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Jamil al-Basyouni in Beit Hanoun.

 

· At
approximately 12:35, Israeli drones fired a missile at a member of a
Palestinian armed group who was riding a motorcycle heading to Kamal ‘Odwan Hospital
in Beit Laha housing project. As a result, the aforementioned suffered minor
wounds and 5 civilians, including 4 children and a woman, were wounded one of
them, Dian Omar Abdullah ‘Aziz, suffered serious wounds and died at 18:30 in
Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

 

· At approximately
13:50, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Rasem Odwan in
Zimmo Street in Beit Hnoun.

 

· At
approximately 14:10, an artillery shell landed on at a house belonging to Mohammed
al-Za’anin. As a result, 9 members of the family were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 14:15, the body of Turkya al-Abed Mohammed al-Biss (77) from Um
al-Nasser village arrived at Kamal Odwan Hospital. Medical crews had found her
body inside her house. The aforementioned woman had sustained shrapnel wounds
to her face. Medical sources reported that she died 2 days earlier of the
shrapnel wounds she sustained to her face.

 

· At
approximately 15:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at members of a Palestinian
armed group near Ibrahim al-Khalil Mosque in al-Twam neighborhood, west of Jabalya.  As a result, one of them was killed.

 

· At
approximately 16:20, medical crews found the bodies of 2 members of Palestinian
armed groups under the rubbles of one of the abandoned houses in al-Salam
neighborhood in al-Qirm Street in Jabalya. The aforementioned members were
hiding in the house which was targeted by Israeli warplanes and was completely
destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 17:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at Abdrabbuh Ahmed Muhammed
Zaid (58) and ‘Aisha Ali Mahmoud Zaid (54) when they were in their backyard. As
a result, the aforementioned civilians were instantly killed.

 

· At
approximately 18:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at an asbestos-roofed house
belonging to Bahjat Hassan Mohammed Abu Sultan near al-Qassam Mosque in Beit
Lahia housing project and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 19:15, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Ahmed Adel Hamouda in al-Hatbia Street and completely destroyed
it.

 

· At
approximately 20:55, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Ayman
Turban in Izbat Abdrabbuh in Jabalya. Moreover, Israeli helicopters launched 2
missiles at the house and caused extensive damage. No injuries were reported.

 

· At
approximately 22:35, Israeli tanks targeted Beit Hanoun Municipality’s building
in Khalil al-Wazir Street and caused extensive damage to the building as it
caught fire.

 

· At approximately
23:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Rajab Warsh Agha
in al-Hatbia Street.

 

Gaza City

 

· Israeli forces
committed mass killings in al-Shuja’iya neighborhood in the east of Gaza
City.  PCHR field workers faced great difficulties in gathering
information about the casualties or their numbers due to the fact that the
bodies were scattered in the streets. Days after, PCHR field workers were able
to provide the necessary information. According to the Ministry of Health, 65
Palestinian civilians were killed, including 13 women and 15 children. The
details of the massacre were as follows:

 

– Tawfiq al-Barrawi Salem Marzouq (53) was killed
when an Israeli artillery shell hit his house.

– An Israeli drone fired a missile at a
house belonging to Mohammed Mohammed Ali Muhareb (38) killing him.

– An Israeli drone fired a missile at a house
belonging to ‘Aahed Sa’ad Mousa al-Sarsak (30) killing him.

– An Israeli warplane launched a missile at a
house belonging to the al-Sersawi family destroying it. As a result, 2 members
of the family (a woman and child) were killed: Maisaa’ ‘Abdul Rahman al-Sersawi
(35); and Marwa Suleiman Ahmed al-Sersawi (12).

– An artillery shell hit a house belonging to the
Saleem family in al-Manoura Street.  As a result, ‘Aadel ‘Abdullah Saleem
(35), and his child, 3-year-old Deema, were killed.

– An Israeli warplane launched a missile at a 2-storey
house belonging to Khalil Ismail al-Haya in al-Nazzaz Street.  The house
was destroyed and 5 members of the family were killed: Ussama Khalil Ismail
al-Haya (30); his wide Hala Saqer Abu Hain (26); and their three children:
Khalil (5); Hamza (4); and Mama (8).

– An Israeli drone fired a missile at a number of
Palestinian civilians while they were attempting to flee from al-Sha’af
neighborhood.  As a result, 4 civilians were killed: Ahmed Is’haq Yousef
al-Ramlawi (33); Ibrahim ‘Aaref al-Ghalayini (30); Esleem Abu al-Khair; and
Hiba Ahmed al-Sheikh Khalil.

– Israa Yasser
‘Atiya Hamdiya (20) was killed after an artillery shell landed on her house,
east of al-Shuja’iya.

– Kadija Ali
Shahada (50) was killed after an artillery shell landed on her house in Kishko
Street in al-Zaitoun neighborhood.

– Ramadan Mahmoud
Siam (75) was killed after an artillery shell landed on his house in al-Sha’af
area.

– Saleh Ayman
Muahmmed Samara (19) was killed after an artillery shell landed on the street
while he was escaping from his house in al-Sha’af, east of Gaza. 

– Ahmed Suleiman
Akram al-‘Atawi (65) and his granddaughter, Talal Akram al-‘Atawi (10), were
killed after an artillery shell landed on the street while they were escaping
from their house.

– Ibrahim Salem
al-Sahbani (22), a paramedic for the Civil Defense, was killed after an
artillery shell landed near him during a rescue mission.

– Israeli
warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging to Iskafi family in al-Nazzaz
Street in al-Shuja’iya and completely destroyed it. As a result, 7 members of
the family, including a child, were killed: Isam ‘Attia Iskafi (25); Muahmmed
Ali Iskafi (49); Ali Muahmmed Iskafi (29); Abdel Rahaman Akram Iskafi (12);
Musab SAlah Iskafi (28); Akram Muahmmed Ali Iskafi (30); and Musab al-Kheir
Salah al-Dein Sad Iskafi (28).

–  Marah Shaker al-Jammal (10) and her cousin
Ahmed Sufian al-Jammal (9) were killed after an artillery shell landed on their
house.

– Yousif Muahmmed
Wedad (46) was killed after an artillery shell landed on his house.

– Ali Mahmoud
Jindia (26) was killed after an artillery shell landed on his house in Baghdad
Street in al-Shuja’iya.

– Israeli
warplanes launched a missile at al-Mansoura Street in al-Shuja’ia. As a result,
10 members of Ayyad Family were killed, including 5 women and 3 children, when
they were attempting to escape from the area. The killed civilians were
identified as: Shirin Fathi Ayyad (18); Muahmmed Rami Fathi Ayyad (3); Ahmed
Sami Daiab Ayyad (27); Osama Ribhi Ayyad (34); Muna Abdel Rahman Ayyad (42) and
her pregnant daughter Hala Subhi Ayyad (25) and her son Muahmmed Ashraf Rafiq
Ayyad 93) her sister Ghada (13); and Nermin Rafiq Ayyad (20) and her sister
Fidaa (24).

– Mohammed Tawfiq
al-Mbaiad (23) was killed after an artillery shell landed near him while he was
attempting to escape.

– Salim Shaaban
Muahmmed Abu al-Kheir (50) was killed after an artillery shell landed on his
house while attempting to escape.

– Shadi Diab
Hassan Islim (16) and his brother Fadi (10) were killed after an artillery
shell landed in al-Manousra Street while attempting to escape.

– Alaa Jamal
Bardaa (35) was killed after an artillery shell landed on his house.

– A member of a
Palestinian armed group was killed by Israeli sehlling.

– Marwan Muanir
Saleh Gunfudh Khalaf (23) was killed an artillery shell landed in al-Manousra
Street while attempting to escape.

 

· At
approximately 04:15, Israeli drones fired a missile at Yousif Ahmed Yunis
Mustafa (61) in al-Sheikh Radwan neighborhood when he was heading to al-Fajer
prayer and killed him.

 

· At
approximately 09:25, Israeli forces targeted the first floor of a house
belonging to Rushdi Omar Hamada near Heidar Abdel Shafi roundabout in Gaza. As
a result, his wife Iman Muahmmed Hamada (40) and his daughter Dina (16) were
killed.

 

· At
approximately 10:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at journalists’ car in
which Khaled Riad Muahmmed Hamad (25), a photojournalist for Continue news
agency, was traveling. As a result, Hamad was killed.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli forces targeted an ambulance in al-Shuja’iya neighborhood. As a
result, Fuad Zuheir Jaber (27), a paramedic for the military medical services,
was killed while attempting to enter the area.

 

· At
approximately 12:30, an artillery shell landed on al-Lababidi intersection in
al-Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. As a result, 2 civilians were killed: Khalil
Salem Ibrahim Misbeh (50) and Muahmmed Raed Ihsan ‘Akila (23).

 

· At
approximately 19:20, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at Qurtuba building
in al-Rimal neighborhood. One of them landed on a house belonging to al-Haj
family and the entrance of the building. As a result, 11 civilians from the al-Hallaq
and Ammar families, including 7 children and 3 women, were killed Hani Muahmmed
al-Hallaq (49) and his son Muahmmed (2); Samar Osama Khalil al-Hallaq (29), who
was 9 months pregnant, and her sons Saji (4) and Kinan Hassan Akram al-Hallaq
(6); and Hala Akram Hassan al-Hallaq (27) and her mother Suad Muahmmed
al-Hallaq (62) who were killed inside their house. In the first floor, the
civilaina who were killed were identified as: Asem Khalil Abed Ammar (4) and
his siblings Iman (9) and Ibrahim (13); and Rahaf Akram Ismail Abu Juma (4) who
was at their house.

 

· At approximately
22:00, Fatima Abdel Rahim Abdel Qader Abu Amoun (55) was killed in an Israeli
airstrike on a house next to hers in Tal al-Hawa neighborhood.

 

The Central Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 02:10, the body of a member of a Palestinian armed group was
brought to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. He was killed by an Israeli airstrike that
targeted a house belonging to the al-Batrawi family in the west of al-Nussairat
refugee camp.

 

· At
approximately 02:30, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Arafat Sadi Abu Dalal, in which 17 persons live, in al-Nussairat
refugee camp causing damages to the house. At the same time, Israeli drones
fired a missile at a 2-story house belonging to Yousif Muahmmed Ahmed Jadul
Haq, in which 11 persons live, in Deir al-Balah and partly damaged it.

 

· At
approximately 10:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Ibrahim Hassan al-Dirawi, in which 37 persons live, in Deir
al-Balah. Later, a warplane launched a missile at the house and caused
extensive damages to it.

 

· At
approximately 14:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Jamil Shaban Ziadeh, in which 20 persons live, in al-Boreij
refugee camp and completely destroyed it. As a result, 6 family members,
including 2 women and a child, were killed. Moreover, a member of an armed
group who were staying at their house a guest was killed. The civilian victimes
were identified as: Jamil Shaban Ziadeh (53) and his brother Yusif (43); Omar
Shaban Ziadeh (32); Shaban Jamil Ziadeh (12); Mutiya Muahmmed Ziadeh (70); and Baian
Abdel Latif Ziadeh (39).

 

· At
approximately 16:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at an apartment in the
third floor of a house belonging to Abdel Aziz Jamal al-Kourd in al-Boreij
refugee camp. As a result, Isamil Abdel Aziz al-Kourd (21), a member of a
Palestinian group who was in a civilian state at the time of the attack, was
killed.

 

· At
approximately 16:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-stroy house belonging
to Abduallah Odwan, in which 9 persons live, in al-Nuasirat refugee camp and
completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 19:45, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 4-story house
belonging to the sons of Saleh Muahmmed Kfeina, in which 45 persons live, in
al-Nussairat refugee camp. Minutes late, an Israeli warplane launched a missile
at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 22:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Mohammed Eid Abu Taleb in which 9 persons live, in al-Nussairat
refugee camp. Minutes later, an Israeli warplane launched a missile at the
house and completely destroyed it.

 

Khan Yunis

 

· Israeli forces
continued their incursion into the east of al-Qarara and al-Zanna areas. The
incursion expanded southeast of Abassan village where Israeli tanks moved
hundreds of meters into the area. In the evening hours, they moved southwards
to the northern sides of Abasan under heavy artillery shelling and clashes with
Palestinian armed groups. Israeli forces continued a limited incursion for 400
meters in the east of al-Fukhari area which started 2 days earlier. Israeli
forces bulldozed civilians’ property and lands in the areas where they moved
in. Israeli forces had warned the residents of the area through phone calls and
fliers to evacuate their homes and head to the center of the city. As a result,
thousands of civilians were displaced.

 

· At
approximately 01:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Shahin family in Abassan. As a result, 3 civilians were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 05:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Suleiman Kahlil Ahmed Abu Darraz in Abasan after he had received a
call from Israeli forces demanding him to evacuate the house. Minutes later, an
Israeli warplane launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 06:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Samir Abu Rida in Khuza’a village. Minutes later, an Israeli
warplane launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 09:20, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a group of Palestinians
in Aassan, east of Khan Yunis. As a result, a member of an armed group was
killed.

 

· At
approximately 10:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a group of Palestinians
in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Yunis. As a result, a member of an armed group
was killed.

 

· At
approximately 12:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Salah Saleh al-Sha’er (55) in Qizan al-Najjar, south of the city,
and completely destroyed it. As a result, the aforementioned civilian and 3 of
his family members, including 2 children, were killed: Laila Hassan al-Sha’er
(30), his daughter-in-law, and her child Muahmmed Ayman al-Sha’er (5); and Heba
Akram Saleh al-Sha’er (15). Furthermore, 9 others were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 13:00, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles over an hour at a group of
civilians in Abasan and Bani Suheila, east of Khan Yunis. As a result, a child
was killed and 4 civilians were wounded. One of the wounded civilians died of
his wounded later. The civilians who were killed were identified as: Suleiman
Ahmed Abu Jame (14) and Muahmmad Behdar al-Doghma (25).

 

· At approximately
14:05, Israeli drones fired 3 missiles at a 3-story house belonging to Hassan
Ibrahim Abed Ibrahim Abu ‘Iyada, in which 6 families (40 persons) live, in Bani
Suheila, east of Khan Yunis. As a result, 2 members of a Palestinian armed
group were killed and 4 civilians were wounded.

 

·  At
approximately 19:50, an Israeli warplane launched a missile at a 3-storey house
belonging to Tawfiq Ahmed Mohammed Abu Jame’, in which 5 families live. 
The house was destroyed over the family.  Searching for victims under the
debris continued until Monday morning.  Rescue crews were able to recover
26 corpses of victims, including 18 children and 5 women.  The victims
were identified as: Fatema Ahmed Abu Jame’ (60), the owner’s mother; Sabah
Tawfiq Abu Jame’ (35), the owner’s wife; Razan (14), Jawdat, 13, Aya, 12,
Haifaa, 9, Tawfiq, 4, Misaa, 7 and Ahmed, 8, the owner’s children; Shahinaz
Waleed Mohammed Abu Jame’ (29); Ayoub Tayseer Abu Jame’, 10; Fatema Tayseer Abu
Jame’, 12; Rayan Tayseer Abu Jame’, 5; Rinat Tayseer Abu Jame’ (2); Nojoud
Tayseer Abu Jame’ (4 months); Yasmeen Ahmed Salama Abu Jame’ (25), pregnant;
Batoul Bassam Abu Jame’ (4); Suhaila Bassam Abu Jame’ (3); Bissan Bassam Abu
Jame’ (6 months); Yasser Ahmed Abu Jame’ (27); Fatema Riad Abu Jame’ (26), pregnant;
Sajed Yasser Abu Jame’ (7); Siraj Yasser Abu Jame’ (4); Nour Yasser Abu Jame’ (2);
and Hussam Hussam Abu Qainas (7), the owner’s nephew whose father was killed by
Israeli forces a few year ago; and Ahmed Suleiman Mahmoud Sahmoud (34).  
Another 3 members of the family were wounded.

 

· In the evening
hours, Rajaa Hammad Muahmmed al-Doughma (38) from Abassan was pronounced dead
in one of the hospitals in Egypt of wounds he sustained by an Israeli airstrike
on Abassan on 18 July 2014.

 

Rafah

 

· At approximately
12:50, Israeli drones fired 3 missiles, 5 minutes between each missile, at a
house belonging to Naser Bulbul, in which 3 persons live, in Tal al-Sultan
neighborhood in Rafah. Minutes later, they fired a fourth missile at the house
and completely destroyed it. Another house belonging to the family was also
destroyed in the attack. Furthermore, extensive damage was caused to
neighboring houses. As a result of the attack, Husni Mahmoud al-Abssi (55) died
of a heart attack inside his house near the targeted. Three other civilians
were wounded in that tack.

 

· At
approximately 01:10, Israeli tanks which had moved into Gaza International
Airport fired an artillery shell at a house belonging to Mohammad Ahmed Abu
Saoud in al-Salam neighborhood, south of Rafah. As a result, his 2 daughters:
Rula (18) and Ola (21) sustained moderate to serious injuries. The house was also
damaged.

 

· At
approximately 14:45, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles, 5 minutes apart, at a
2-story house belonging to Abdel Qader Mustafa al-Arja, in which 20 persons
live, in al-Salam neighborhood, south of Rafah. Minutes later, Israeli
warplanes launched 2 missiles at the house and completely destroyed it.
Furthermore, a house belonging to his brother Darwish was completely destroyed
in the attack.  Several neighboring
houses were also damaged. No casualties were reported in the attack. Israeli
forces called the brother of the owner of the house in advance and ordered him
to evacuate the house.

 

· At approximatly
02:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Mahmoud Hussein
Muamer near Deir Yasin School in al Juneina neighborhood. As a result, 3 of his
sons were killed: Anas (17); Hamza (23); and Mohammad (31). Furthermore, the
3-story house, in which 45 persons live, was partly destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 03:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Hassan Hmoud al-Hams in Yibna refugee camp, south of Rafah. Minutes later,
Israeli warplanes launched another missile, but it did not explode. The house,
in which 13 persons live, was partially destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 05:00, drones fired 2 missiles at members of a Palestinian armed
group near the Saudi neighborhood, southwest of Rafah. As a result, 3 of them
were killed and 2 others were seriously wounded.

 

· At
approximately 08:40, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to the
sons of Musa Radwan Abu Ghara in Karm al-Bulis neighborhood, south of Rafah. As
a result, the abounded house was partially destroyed. 

 

· At approximately
12:30, Israeli tanks stationed at the border between the Gaza Strip and
Israeli, east of Rafah, fired 2 artillery shells at an apartment on the 5^th
floor of Qishta Tower, which is located 4 km off the border, in Abu Baker
al-Siddiq Street, near al-Awda intersection, in the center of Rafah. As a
result, the apartment was partially destroyed.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli forces fired 2 artillery shells at an apartment rented by Fusion
Co. for internet services on the 6^th floor of al-Tahrir Tower, which
is located 5 km from the border, in Abu Baker al-Siddiq Street, near al-Awda
intersection, in the center of Rafah. As a result, the apartment was partially
destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 12:50, Israeli drones fired 3 missiles at a house belonging to
Abdel Jabbar Khalil Darraji near Abu Yousif al-Najjar Hospital in al-Juneina
neighborhood in Rafah. As a result, his wife Najah Saed al-Dein Darraji (49)
and his grandson Abdullah Yousif Darraji (2) were killed. Moreover, 11 family
members, including 3 children sustained various wounds. The house was
completely burnt and destroyed. 

 

· At
approximately 15:00, Israeli forces fired several artillery shells at
civilians’ houses in al-Salam neighborhood, south of Rafah. As a result,
Muahmmed Rajaa Handam (15) was killed, and his father sustained serious wounds.

 

· At
approximately 17:00, Israeli forces fired several artillery shells civilians’
houses in al-Naser village, northeast of Rafah. As a result, a house belonging
to Ismail Shatta caught fire and was partially destroyed.

 

Monday, 21 July 2014

 

The Northern Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 00:30, the staff of an ambulance for the Palestinian Red crescent
survived after an artillery shells landed near the ambulance while they were on
duty in al-Masrieen Street.

 

· At
approximately 01:40, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to the
Abu Warda family in Jabalya al-Nazla.

 

· At
approximately 02:30, 3 artillery shells landed on a house belonging to Hani
Fayyad in Khalil al-Wazir Street in the center of Beit Hanoun. As result, 7
civilians were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 03:05, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Jalal Sarsour.  This was the third
attack on the same house.

 

· At
approximately 04:10, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 3-story house
belonging to Yasser Salha in Beit Lahia residential project and completely
destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 05:00, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a 4-story house
belonging to the sons of Ibrahim al-Shafi’e in al-Shaimaa area in Beit Lahia
and completely destroyed it. Moreover, a neighboring asbestos-roofed house
belonging to Imad Abu Sultan was completely destroyed. 

 

· At
approximately 06:00, Israeli drones targeted a house belonging to Talal Hassan
al-Masri in al-Masrieen Street, east of Beit Hanoun. As a result, his son Kamal
(23) was killed as the missile landed on his bedroom.

 

· At
approximately 11:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Ahmed al-Batsh in Jabalya and completely destroyed. Israeli forces
had already targeted the house with a drone missile.

 

· At
approximately 11:05, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Khaled Abu Hajjar in Izbat Beit Hanoun and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 11:10, an artillery shell landed on a house belonging to Abu
al-Jidian family in Izbat Beit Hanoun and caused extensive damage.

 

· At
approximately 13:10, Israeli warplanes targeted al-Yazji building which is
located at al-Karama intersection, west of Jabalya. As a result, Wajdi Mahoud
Ali al-Yazji (54) and his wife Safinaz Nabil al-Yajzi (50), and his
grandchildren Yasmin Naif al-Yazji (4) and her brother Hatem Zein (3) were all
killed. Moreover, 4 civilians from the house residents were wounded, and the
targeting caused extensive damages to the house.

 

· At
approximately 13:50, an artillery shell landed on a house belonging to the Shahin
family in Beit Hanoun and caused extensive damage.

 

· At
approximately 14:00, a Civil Defense crew survived heavy shooting as they were
on duty near Ghassan Kanfani Association in al-Boura area, northeast of Beit
Hanoun.

 

· At
approximately 14:45, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Ashraf Attya al-Kilani in al-Shaimaa Street in Beit Lahia and completely
destroyed it. The house was targeted earlier with a drone missile. The son of
the aforementioned civilians was wounded in the attack.

 

· At
approximately 16:50, an artillery shell landed on a house belonging to Abdel
Min’em al-Zein near Beit Lahia sports club. As a result, the house and several
neighboring houses were extensively damaged. Moreover, 7 civilians were wounded
in the attack.

 

· At
approximately 17:00, the body of Sultan Muahmmad Ma’rouf (72) arrived at Kamal
Odwan hospital. The aforementioned civilian is reportedly from al-Ghboun area.
His body arrived at the hospital after medical crews found him dead in his
agricultural land near his house. He was apparently wounded in the morning. The
situation was hazardous as an Israeli infantry force was in the area, which
made the medical crews unable to reach the wounded civilian.

 

· At
approximately 17:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a civilian walking in
al-Salam neighborhood in al-Qerm Street in Jablai and immediately killed him. The
civilian was later identified as Attya Naser Hussein Dardouna (26).

 

· At
approximately 18:45, Israeli infantry forces which had moved into Beit Hanoun
opened fire at a UN humanitarian shelter in al-Wad Hall and wounded Mahdya
Nafez Abu Jarad with a bullet to her right hand.

 

· At
approximately 21:00, medical sources at Shifa Hospital reported that a member
of Palestinian armed group from Um al-Naser village died of wounds he sustained
on 19 July 2014.

 

· At
approximately 21:55, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 2-stroy house
belonging to Mahmoud Muahmmed Khader in Old Gaza Street in Jablia and
completely destroyed it.

 

Gaza City

 

· At
approximately 04:30, Zakarya Masoud al-Ashqar (24) was killed in the targeting
of Tafish family’s house in al-Zaitoun neighborhood.

 

· At
approximately 06:00, Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Azzam (22) was killed as an
artillery shell landed on his house in al-Zaitoun neighborhood.

 

· At
approximately 09:00, Ahmed Faiq Juma Yasin (22) was killed by an airstrike on
al-Zaitoun neighborhood.

 

· At
approximately 11:00, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at a 4-story house
belonging to Hussein Rushdi al-Nakhala (65) in al-Nasser Street and completely
destroyed it. Moreover, his wife SAed Thabet al-Nakhala (54) and his son
Mahmoud (18 were killed and another civilian was wounded. 

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at a house belonging to the Hamdya
family in al-Shuja’iya neighborhood. As a result 8 civilians, including a
woman, were killed: Aed Jamal Attya Hamdyya (22) and his brother Mutaz (25);
Yousif Attya Attya Hamdyya (22); Isam Salim Dawoud 937); Raham Ahmed Sufian
Jindya (58); Muhran Kamel Jindya (32); Tamer Naif Jindya (32); and Bakron
Sufian Bakron (35).

 

· At
approximately 12:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at the entrance of a house
belonging to Wisam Mohammed Kamal Masoud (25) near the car market in al-Zaitoun
neighborhood and killed the aforementioned civilian.

 

· Around the same
time, the bodies of Mohammed Ahmed Saed Abu Hajar (22) and Haroun Aead Wasfi
Harara (23) were evacuated to Shifa Hospital. 
They had been killed by an Israeli airstrike on al-Zaitoun neighborhood
on 18 July 2014.

 

· At
approximately 13:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a member of a
Palestinian armed group in al –Sha’af neighborhood and killed him.

 

· At
approximately 14:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Tuffah neighborhood,
east of Gaza, and killed Hussam Muahmmed Hussein al-Kualk (19).

 

· At
approximately 15:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Yasser Khader al-Qassas in Gaza and killed 10 civilians, including 3 women
and 7 children: Al-Qassas’ wife Sumaia Muahmmed Nassar al-Qassas (32) and their
children Ilam (15), Arwa (4), Samar (3), and Israa (7); Sumaia’s mother Faiza
Saber Ahmed Siam (68) and her brother’s wife Aliaa Fadel Yousif Siam (32), who
resorted to this house after they left theirs in east Gaza; andNisma Iyad
al-Qassas (10) and her sister Lamiaa (12) and brother Muahmmed (4).

 

· At
approximately 20:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at Musaed Abdel Qader
Khaled Yousif (24) in al-Shuja’iya neighborhood and killed him.

 

· At
approximately 20:30, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at al-Salam tower in
the center of Gaza and completely destroyed the upper six floors. As a result,
10 civilians were killed, including 4 children and 4 women, who resorted to one
of the floors after they had fled their houses in the east of Gaza. The
civilians who were killed were identified as: Irahm Deeb ahmed al-Kilani (54)
and his wife Taghrid Ibrahim al-Kilani (54) and their children: Yasser (7),
Sawsan (11), Reem (12), and Ilyas (4); and Taghrid’s siblings: ‘Aida (47),
Mahmoud (39), Inas (30), and Sura (39). 

 

· At approximately
22:00, medical sources announced the death of Abdel Rahman Mohammed Abdel
Fattah Abdel ‘Aal (23) of wounds he sustained by an Israeli airstrike on his
house in al-Sabra neighborhood several days earlier.

 

· At
approximately 22:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at the entrance of a house
belonging to Wael Jamal Fahmi Harb (41) in al-Zaitoun neighborhood and killed
the aforementioned civilian.

 

The Central Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 03:50, Israeli drones fired a missile at 2 members of a
Palestinian armed group near al-Mughraqa area, killing them.

 

· At
approximately 07:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to the
Abu Ireiban family in al-Nussairat camp. The house was reportedly under
construction. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house
and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 07:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a child on a motorcycle
at the eastern entrance of al-Nussairat camp and killed him. The child was
identified as: Abdullah Tarrad Abu Hujeir (16).

 

· At
approximately 11:50, several artillery shells landed on al-Maghazi prep school for
boys and caused partial damage.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli artillery shells landed on the Grand Mosque in al-Maghazi camp
and caused part damages.

 

· At
approximately 13:50, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 1-story house
belonging to Mohammed Sukkar and completely destroyed it. The house is
abandoned.

 

· At approximately
14:40, the 3^rd floor of al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, which consists of
the surgery and internal medicine departments, was targeted by several Israeli artillery
shells. As a result, 3 patients and companions were killed and 40 others were
wounded. The persons who were killed were identified as: Khaled Awad Ahmed
Baiumi (34); Alaa Abdel Majid Abu Dahrouj (17); and Zakaryya Ibrahim Shikshik (29).

 

· Around the same
time, several artillery shells landed on Sukaina High school for girls causing
extensive damages.

 

· At
approximately 15:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 3-stroy house
belonging to Iman Mohammed Khalil Naser in al-Zawaida village. The house was
damaged, and it was reportedly uninhabited.

 

· At
approximately 17:45, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-story house
belonging to Majed Isamil Abu Sweirih, in which 7 persons live. Minutes later,
Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 18:20, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 4-story house belonging
to Hasan Ibrahim Abu Nar, in which 45 persons live. The house was partially
destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 18:40, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at Othman Salem Abdel
Majeed Brei’m (18) and Azmi Abdel Majeed Brei’m (18) and killed them. The
aforementioned civilians were walking near their houses in al-Salqa valley
area. After the father of one of them and an elderly from the same family went
out of the house, Israeli drones targeted them with another missile and killed
them as well. They were identified as: Ibrahim Ilian Brei’m (65) and Salem
Abedl Majeed Brei’m (45).

 

· At
approximately 21:50, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a 1-storey house
belonging to Adel Abu Shaban in Deir al-Balah. The house was completely
destroyed.

 

Khan Yunis

 

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at an asbestos-roofed
house belonging to Jameel Mohammed Hassan Khalifa, in which 9 persons live, in
the west of Khan Yunis refugee camp. The house was completely destroyed and a
neighboring house was extensively damaged.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a store belonging to Jameel
Khalifa and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 03:50, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at al-Qassas Street,
east of the city, to close the way between Bani Suheila and al-Sheikh Naser
areas.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at Salah al-Dein Road in al-Tahlia
intersection, east of the city, to close the way between the aforementioned road
and Ma’an area.

 

· At
approximately 05:55, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 1-storey house
belonging to Salah al-Dein Fuad Shaban Abu Sharekh. Minutes later, Israeli
warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At approximately
06:55, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a 3-storey house belonging to Hussein
Ibrahim Mohammed al-Haj, in which 18 persons live, in al-Satar al-Gharbi area.
Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely
destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 12:25, Israeli drones carried out 5 airstrikes, backed by Israeli
tanks shelling, on 2 houses belonging to al-Mughrabi family and their
agricultural lands and civilians’ gatherings in al-Zanna area. As a result, 8
members of Palestinian armed groups were killed and 10 civilians were wounded. Two
of the wounded civilians died several hours later: Jihad ahmoud Abdel Hamid
al-Mughrabi (22) died of his wounds hours later; and Ahmed Abdel Hamed Ahmed
al-Mughrabi died of his wounds on the following day.

 

· At
approximately 13:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at Khan Yunis camp. The
missile landed on a house belonging to Imad Hussein Abu Subha after Israeli
forces had contacted their neighbors to evacuate the entire area. Minutes
later, another missile landed on the house, but did not explode.

 

· At
approximately 13:45, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house in al-Qarara
area and killed Muahmmed brahim Abu Haddaf (23).

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at al-Qarara police station and
completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 13:58, Israeli drones fired a missile at Naser Hospital where car
belonging to al-Aqsa space channel was parked.

 

· At
approximately 14:10, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the third floor of
a house belonging to Sami Shurrab. As a result, the house was destroyed and a civilian
was wounded.

 

· At
approximately 14:15, medical sources declared that Mohammed Naim Muahmmed Abu
Lihya (27) of wounds he sustained in an Israeli incursion in al-Qarara area on
19 July 2014.

 

· At
approximately 14:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at Mohammed Naser
al-Astal (23), when he was near his house in the western line area. As a
result, the aforementioned civilian was wounded along with 6 children, 2 of
them are his sons. Their wounded varied between minor to medium.

 

· At
approximately 15:20, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at members of a
Palestinian armed group near the Customs office in Ma’an area, killing 2 of
them.

 

· At
approximately 17:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at Zakarya Suleiman Abu
Daqqa (63) when he was at his house yard in Abassan. He was wounded and bled to
death and his body was evacuated in the evening hours.

 

· At
approximately 17:30, Israeli warplanes launched 3 airstrikes at civilians’
houses and agricultural lands in al-Qarara. As a result, Mohammed Said Abdel
Ghafour (22), Haitham Khalil al-Agha (26) and Walid Suleiman Salem Abu Daher
(21) and a member of a Palestinian armed group were killed in the attack.

 

· At
approximately 18:00, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles at 6 civilians who
were loading chicken from one of the chicken farms in al-Qarara. As a result,
they were directly targeted. One of them managed to escape, but the others
remained trapped. Two of them bled to death and their bodies were evacuated the
next morning: Zuheir Hilmi al-Sawafiri (26), from Gaza City, and Mohammed Musa
Ibrahim Fayyad (34).

 

· At
approximately 19:35, Israeli drones fired a missile at a motorcycle in Street
No. 2 in al-Qarara area. The motorcycle was picking a wounded man to the
hospital. As a result, Mazen Naim Hassan Abdel Ghafour (39), the driver,
sustained medium injuries, while the wounded man, who is a member of a
Palestinian armed group, was killed.

 

· At
approximately 19:45, Israeli tanks fired an artillery shell at Ibad al-Rahaman Mosque
in Bani Suheila village, east of the city. The mosque was extensively damaged
and 5 civilians were wounded.

 

· In the evening
hours, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Yunis Abu Teir in
Abassan, east of the city. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile
at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the upper floor of a house
belonging to the Abu Mustafa family behind Ismail Abu Shanab Mosque in Abassan.
The house was extensively damaged.

 

· At
approximately 23:50, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to al-Ghalban family in Ma’an area. The house was completely destroyed.

 

· In the evening
hours, Israeli warplanes carried out 5 airstrikes on the west and east of Khan Yunis.
As a result, 5 civilians were wounded in Abassan.

 

Rafah

 

· At approximately
03:30, Israeli drones fired 3 missiles at members of a Palestinian armed group
near the old fishing harbor at Rafah beach, killing one of them.

 

· Around the same
time, an Israeli warplane launched a missile at al-Akwakh Restaurant at Rafah
beach and destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 06:30, Israeli drones fired 5 missiles at al-Sayyamat
neighborhood, north of Rafah. The first missile landed in the park, the second
landed on the outer fence of a house belonging to Rif’at Mansour Zuroub, and
the third and fourth missiles landed on a house belonging to Ahmed Suleiman Abu
Snaima. As a result, the aforementioned civilian sustained moderate wounds
while the house was partially destroyed. When the family of Mahrous Salam Siam
left their house after their neighbor’s house was targeted with the 4^th
missile, the 5^th missile exploded at their house door. As a result,
9 family members, including 2 women and 5 children, were killed. The civilians who
were killed were identified as: Shirin Muhammad Siam (31) and her children
Dalal (9 months), Bader (4), Ghaidaa (7) and Mustafa (9); her husband’s brother
Muahmmed Mahrous Siam (27) and his wife Sumoud (27); her husband’s brother
Kamal Mahrous Siam; (31) and her 
husband’s nephew Ahmed Ayman Siam (15). Moreover, 9 members, 7 children
and a woman, of the family sustained serious wounds. At approximately 11:30,
medical sources reported that Amin Ayman Siam (17) died of his wounds. At
approximately 05:00 on Tuesday, 22 July 2014, medical sources reported that Muin
Muahmmed Siam (5) died of his wounds. The death toll rises to 11 members of the
aforementioned family, including 2 women and 7 children.

 

· At
approximately 07:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a member of an armed
group near Dream Hall in al-Shuka village, south of Rafah, killing him.

 

· At
approximately 08:00, Israeli forces fired several artillery shells at
civilians’ houses in al-Salam neighborhood, south of Rafah. As a result, 2
houses for Hammad and al-Arja families caught fire and were partially
destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 11:00, medical sources reported that a member of a Palestinian
armed group, of wounds he sustained 6 hours earlier after an Israeli drone
airstrike on al-Shuka village.

 

· At
approximately 14:20, Israeli forces fired several artillery shells at
civilians’ houses in al-Salam neighborhood, south of the city. As a result, 3
civilians were wounded; one of them, Iyad Muahmmed Sabbah, died several hours
after he was taken to hospital.

 

· At
approximately 14:30, Israeli forces fired several artillery shells at
al-Shuhadaa cemetery in al-Juneina neighborhood in Rafah. As a result, 3
civilians were wounded and a number of tombs were destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 18:20, Israeli forces fired several artillery shells at
civilians’ houses in al-Tannour neighborhood, south of Rafah. As a result,
Fatema Ahmed al-Arja (14) was killed and 10 others were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 19:00, paramedics evacuated bodies of 3 members of a Palestinian
armed group who were killed during clashes with Israeli forces southeast of
Rafah.

 

· At
approximately 20:10, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Muhammed al-Nawasra in al-Naser area, northeast of Rafah. Minutes later,
Israeli warplanes launched another missile at the house and completely
destroyed it.

 

Tuesday, 22 July 2014

 

The Northern Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 00:45, an artillery shell landed on a house belonging to Fisal
al-Za’nin, a member of the Municipal Council in Beit Hanoun, in Zimmo Street.
The house was partly destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 00:45, an artillery shell landed on a house belonging to the Shreim
family in Zimmo Street in Beit Hanoun. The house was partly destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 01:00, an artillery shell landed on a house belonging to Tahsin
al-Kafarna in Beit Hanoun. The house was partly destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 01:30, a crew of paramedics working for the Palestine Red
Crescent Society survived artillery shelling when they were on duty in the
eastern sides of Beit Hanoun. The crew consisted of 3 cars with 6 paramedics
inside. The ambulances suffered extensive damages. Moreover, a civilian
sustained shrapnel wound to his chest.

 

· At
approximately 01:30, an Israeli drone targeted a house belonging to Jumaa
Masoud near Abu Hussein schools in Jabalya and caused extensive damage.
Moreover, 6 of its residents were wounded. 

 

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli forces backed by several tanks and bulldozers moved
nearly 1,500 meters into the southeastern borders of Beit Hanoun and stationed in
the industrial zone in the town.

 

· At
approximately 02:20, Israeli warplanes launched 2 airstrikes at a house
belonging to Hussein Abdel Rauf al-Mabhouh in Tal al-Za’tar area.

 

· At
approximately 02:30, Israeli tanks fired artillery shells at the garden of Beit
Hanoun Hospital in Beit Hanoun. As a result, Bilal Muahmmed al-Sabi’ (34) was
wounded when he was at the reception and emergency department overlooking the
garden. The hospital buildings sustained extensive damage.

 

· At
approximately 04:20, 4 artillery shells landed on a house belonging to Sa’di
Abu Salah in al-Sikka Street and caused extensive damage.

 

· At
approximately 06:40, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a house belonging to
al-‘Imari family near al-Tawba Mosque in Jabalya and caused extensive damage.

 

· At
approximately 06:50, several Israeli artillery shells landed on a house
belonging to al-Zaaneen family in Zimmo Street. As a result, Sami Ahmed
al-Zaaneen right hand fingers were cut.

 

· At
approximately 08:10, Israeli tanks fired smoke bombs at Beit Hanoun Hospital,
causing a state of panic.

 

· At
approximately 09:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Raed al–Haw in Jablaia and destroyed it. A neighbor, Laila Abbas Isamil, was
killed and 8 of the targeted house’s residents were wounded.

 

· Israeli
warplanes targeted 20 houses in the Northern Gaza Strip. Seve houses belonging
to the families of al-Kilani, Khader, al-Mabhouh, al-Baths, and Abu Hajjar were
completely destroyed, and 13 others belonging to the families of al-Zein,
Masoud,al-Za’aneen, al-Wheidi, Abu Salah, al-Imari, al-Masri, Abu al-Jidan,
al-Zaneen, a;-Kafarna, al-Yazji, and Shahin were partially destroyed. Dozens of
artillery shells landed on the houses in Beit Hanoun.

 

· At
approximately 11:50, Israeli tanks fired dozens of artillery shells at Izbat
Beit Hanoun. One of them landed on a house belonging to Adel Ahmed Ikhrawat. As
a result, his wife Suha Naim Ekhrawat (23) and his daughter Muan (1½) were
killed. Moreover, his son Fadi (5) sustained moderate wounds. It should be
noted that Saha was pregnant in the ninth month. Doctors at Kamal Odwan tried
to save the baby, but the baby was dead. The baby’s father named him Ahmed.

 

· At
approximately 14:35, Israeli tanks fired several artillery shells at Beit
Hanoun Hospital’s garden in the western side of the building, causing a state
of panic and extensive damage to the building.

 

Gaza City:

 

· At
approximately 00:05, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Hassan Khader Hassan Baker (57) and a minute later it was targeted by a
warplanes missile. The aforementioned civilian was killed and 3 of his family
members were wounded. The 3-storey house was completely destroyed.

 

· Half an hour
later, Israeli drones fired a missile at a member of a Palestinian armed group
and killed him.

 

· At
approximately 07:00, Israeli drones fired a missile behind the Arab National Hospital
and killed Suheil Said Shida Jilou (45).

 

· At
approximately 07:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at the entrance of a house
belonging to Mohammed Ahmed Abdel Rahman and killed him.

 

· At
approximately 08:30, medical sources declared that Mahmoud Ahmed Thabeth
al-Qassas (10) died of wounds he sustained in Shuja’iya neighborhood on 20 July
2014.

 

· At
approximately 09:00, medical sources declared that Mahmoud Rami Fathi Ayyad of
wounds he sustained by the Israeli shelling of al-Shuja’iya neighborhood on 20
July 2014.

 

· In the morning,
Israeli warplanes targeted Shuhadaa al-Aqsa mosque in al-Wihda Street and
completely destroyed it. They also targeted al-Shams sports center in Tal
al-Hawa, south of Gaza.

 

· At
approximately 13:00, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at al-Mahtta park in
al-Tuffah area and killed Ahmed Salah Muahmmed Abu Sido (20).

 

· At
approximately 14:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Nizar Awadallah in al-Naser area. The house was completely destroyed.
Moreover, the attack killed Abdel Naser Saedi Adel Khaleq Misleh who was
standing on the roof of his house. The pressure of the explosion pushed him to
fall off and die. .

 

· At
approximately 15:00, medical crews evacuated the body of Mohammed Khalil Aref
Ahel (65) and his grandson Muahmmed Khaled Muahmmed Ahel (19). They bled to
death as they sustained wounds at 03:00 on the same day when 2 Israeli
artillery shells hit their house in al-Sahef area.

 

· At
approximately 15:10, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at al-Zaitoun area in
Gaza and killed Mutassem Slim Salama (24) and Abdullah Muahmmed Hamed al-Sadi
(27).

 

· At
approximately 16:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a member of a
Palestinian armed group in al-Zaitoun neighborhood, killing him.

 

· At
approximately 17:00, medical crews recovered the bodies of 4 civilians from the
debris of a house belonging to Hajjaj family which was targeted on 21 July
2014. The victims were identified as: Tareq Faiq Jumaa Hajjaj (21); Shahata Mohammed
Shtat Hajjaj (30); Yousif Mohammed Shahata Hajjaj (26) and Ahmed Ziad Juama
Hajjaj.

 

· At
approximately 17:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a member of a
Palestinian armed group in al-Shuja’iya neighborhood and killed him.

 

· At
approximately 21:00, medical sources reported that Asma Jihad Mahmoud al-Hilou
(24) died of wounds she sustained by the Israeli shelling of al-Shuja’iya neighborhood
on 20 July 2014.

 

The Central Gaza Strip:

 

· At
approximately 01:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Muahmmed Khalil Musa, in which 17 persons live. Minutes later, Israeli
warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it.
Moreover, 3 members of the family were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 01:50, Abdullah Isamil Omar al-Buheisi (26) was killed by an Israeli
drone missile when he was standing on the roof of his house in Deir al-Balah.

 

· At
approximately 03:50, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at al-Abrar Mosque in
Deir al-Balah and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 04:00, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a house belonging to
al-Rimahi family in al-Salqa Valley area, east of Deir al-Balah. As a result, 3
of the family members were killed: Yousif Ibrahim Ayyash al-Rimahi (21) and his
sisters Iman (14) and Ibtihal (4).

 

· At
approximately 04:30, Mohammed Naser Haroun (28) was killed by an Israeli drone
missile when he was standing in the balcony of his friend’s house in al-Nussairat
refugee camp.

 

· At
approximately 06:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to the
Abu Mneifi family in al-Salqa Valley area, east of Deir al-Balah. As a result,
Salwa Abdel Aziz Abu Mneifi (49) and her daughter Samira Sanad Abu Mneifi (18)
were killed. Two of the family members were also wounded and the house was
extensively damaged.

 

· At
approximately 15:30, Hassan Shaban al-Khamis (28) was killed in indiscriminate
Israeli artillery shelling on al-Maghzi camp.

 

· At
approximately 16:16, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at members of a Palestinian
armed group in the east of al-Bureij camp, killing 3 of them and wounding a fourth
one.

 

· At
approximately 17:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a group of
civilians in al-Boreij refugee camp, killing 3 of them and wounding a fourth
one. The civilians who were killed were identified as: Ahmed Isam Wishah (25);
Ahmed Zuhdi Ramadan (32); and his brother Wael (39).

 

· Half an hour
later, Israeli drones fired a missile at a motorcycle in al-Salqa Valley area,
killing Ahmed Kamel Abu Migheisib (23) and wounding his brother Omar (17).

 

· At
approximately 17:30, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a house belonging to the
Abu Amra family in Deir al-Balah and completely destroyed it. They also killed
Raed Abdel Rahaman Abu Migheisib (32) who was near Abu Amra house at the time
of the attack.

 

· At
approximately 19:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a motorcycle driven by
Atyya Muhammed al-Di’lis (33) in al-Nussairat refugee camp and killed him.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to the Abu Hweishil
family in al-Nussairat refugee camp, killing Nour al-Islam Ahmed Abu Hweishil
(6) and wounding a woman.

 

· At
approximately 22:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at lands near al-Dawa Mosque,
north of al-Nussairat. As a result, Adel Mohammed Abu Hweishil (38) was killed.
After civilians gathered in the area of the attack, Israeli drones fired
another missile, killing Obeid Fadel Abu Hweishil (9) and Yousi Fawzi Abu
Mstafa (20), and wounding others.

 

Khan Yunis:

 

· At
approximately 00:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Mahmoud Sulaiman Mahmoud Abu Subha (59), in which 12 persons live, and
destroyed it. Moreover, the aforementioned civilian was killed and his brother
along with 5 of his offspring, including a women and a child, were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 01:45, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a house belonging to
Saleh Owda Mahmoud Salama in al-Amal neighborhood and destroyed it. Moreover,
the son of the aforementioned civilian Musab (18) was killed while 6 others,
including a child, were wounded.

 

· In the morning,
Israeli tanks stationed east of the city fired dozens of artillery shells at
houses and lands causing extensive damage and wounding many civilians who were
moved to the European Gaza Hospital and Naser Hospital.

 

· At approximately
06:30, Israeli tanks stationed east of the city fired dozens of artillery
shells at Bani Suheila area.  As a
result, Naji Jamal al-Fajem (26) was killed.

 

· At
approximately 07:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 4-storey house
belonging to Abdel Naser Abu T’eima in Abassan. Later, warplanes launched a
missile at the house and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 07:30, medical crews evacuated the body of Muhammad Ahmed Abdel
Karim Abu Jame (23) and 6 other wounded civilians after artillery shelling near
Abu Huraira mosque in Bani Suheli area.

 

· At
approximately 07:35, Israeli warplanes fired 3 missiles at a house belonging to
Mahmoud Abdel Rahaman al-Najjar, in which 12 persons live, in Khuzaa area and
completely destroyed it. The house has medicine and plumping stores.

 

· At
approximately 11:40, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Yasser Awad in Abassan near Ismail Abu Shanab mosque in Abasan, east of the
city, and caused extensive damage. No injuries were reported.

 

· At
approximately 13:30, Israeli warplanes carried out 10 airstrikes on civilians’
houses and agricultural lands in Khuza’a, east of the city. No injuries were
reported.

 

· At
approximately 14:40, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Mhamoud Awad Abu Salah in Abassan and killed Ahmed Abdullah Abu Salah (24).

 

· At
approximately 18:40, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of civilians
near Ibad al-Rahamn mosque in Abasn and killed Muahmmed Jalal al-Jurf (24).
Moreover, Hamza Ziad Abu Anza sustained serious wounds and died at
approximately 01:30 the next morning.

 

· In the evening,
Israeli tanks stationed east of the city fired dozens of artillery shells at
al-Qarara, al-Zanna, Abassan, Khuzaa, and al-Fukhari areas.

 

 

· At
approximately 20:10, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at al-Satar al-Gharbi
area and wounded 4 civilians including a woman.

 

· At
approximately 21:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a group of
civilians in al-Zeini Street and wounded 2 of them.

 

· At
approximately 21:35, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a group of
civilians on Salah al-Dein road in al-Satar al-Sharqi area and killed Hani Awad
Oda Sammour (75) and Marwan Ibrahim Sammour (38).

 

· At approximately
22:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a motorcycle driven by 2 persons
on the coastal road in Khan Yunis Camp and killed one of them and wounded the
other. The person was killed was identified as Ahmed Ibrahim Subhi Shbeir (24).
Moreover, Wisam ‘Alaa al-Najjar (24) sustained serious wounds as he was passing
in the area. Several hours later, he died of his wounds.

 

· At
approximately 23:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Mohammed Marwan Abu Rida (22) in Bani Suheila without a prior warning. The
house was completely destroyed. The aforementioned civilian and his wife Shama
Imad Shmia (20) were killed while their children were pulled alive from under
the rubble.

 

Rafah:

 

· At
approximately 02:40, Israeli drones fired a missile at a motorcycle which was
driven by a member of a Palestinian armed near Bader camp, west of the city. He
sustained serious wounds.

 

· At
approximately 04:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Farouq Mosque in
al-Shaboura refugee camp. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched 2 missiles
at the mosque and completely destroyed it. Israeli forces had already called a
neighbor of the mosque and demanded them to evacuate the mosque and the
neighboring houses.

 

· At
approximately 05:05, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-storey house
belonging to Fuad Eid al-Nahhal, in which 11 persons live, in Kherbat al-Adas
neighborhood in the north of the city. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes
launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it. Israeli forces had
already contacted the house neighbors demanding them to evacuate the area.

 

· At
approximately 05:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 2-storey house, in
which 18 persons live, belonging to Muahmmed Abde Abu Joud in al-Naser village,
without prior warning. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at
the house and completely destroyed it. The residents of the house had already
evacuated the area due to Israeli artillery shelling.

 

· At approximately
05:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Naser Suleiman
al-Bayouk in al-Naser village, in which 11 persons live. Minutes later, Israeli
warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely destroyed it. The
residents of the house had already evacuated the area due to the Israeli artillery
shelling.

 

· At
approximately 06:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Badria Musatfa al-Bayouk in al-Naser village, in which 22 persons live. Minutes
later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the house and completely
destroyed it. The residents of the house had already evacuated the area due to Israeli
artillery shelling.

 

· At
approximately 06:30, Israeli forces fired 2 artillery shells at civilians who
were trying to return to their houses near Muamer neighborhood in al-Shuka
village. The civilians returned to the houses they evacuated earlier after
hearing of a humanitarian truce and a seize fire in the media. As a result,
Khadra Saleh Abu Teilakh (53) was killed, and her son Jamal (22) was wounded.
Moreover, one of the relatives Naje (29) and her neighbor Yasmin Suod Abu Mur
(28) were also wounded.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli forces fired several artillery shells at civilians who were
trying to return to their houses near Muamer neighborhood in al-Shuka village.
The civilians returned to the houses they evacuated earlier after hearing of a
humanitarian truce and a seize fire in the media. As a result, Hakem (70) and
Najah Nafi Abu Odwan (35) were wounded. Israeli forces refused to allow
ambulance vehicles to evacuate the wounded. Consequently, they bled to death
and their bodies were evacuated 6 hours later when the paramedics obtained the
necessary coordination. When the brothers Khalf (19) and Khalil Atyya Abu
Sneima (20) went to evacuate their aunts on a donkey cart shortly after they
were wounded, Israeli forces fired artillery shells at them. The brothers were
wounded and bled to death.  

 

· At
approximately 14:45, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a house belonging to
Abdel Qader Mustafa al-Arja, in which 20 persons live, in al-Salam
neighborhood. Minutes later, a warplane launched 2 missiles at the house and
completely destroyed it. Israeli forces had contacted Malek, the nephew of the
aforementioned civilian, to evacuate the house.

 

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

 

The Northern Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 01:30, Israeli warplanes targeted the surroundings of al-Baraka Mosque
in al-Guboun area in Beit Lahia. As a result, 2 members of a Palestinian armed
group were killed, and a third one was wounded.

 

· At
approximately 09:00, the remains of 2 bodies arrived at Kamal Edwan Hospital in
Beit Lahia after an Israeli airstrike in al-Manshyya Street in the village. The
victims were not identified.

 

· Israeli
warplanes and artillery targeted 4 houses. One of the houses belonging to
Hamouda family was completely destroyed, while the other three houses belonging
to Saleh, Abdrabbu, and al-Habil families were partially destroyed. Dozens of
artillery shells landed on houses near the areas where Israeli incursions
continued in Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia, and Um al-Naser.

 

· At
approximately 10:20, Israeli tanks fired an artillery shell which landed on the
southern entrance of Um al-Naser village. A donkey cart was passing through the
area when the shelling occurred. As a result, Rabe’ Qasem Abu Ras (9) was
killed and his mother ‘Aisha Muahmmed Salam Abu Ras, Fatime Hial Salem Abu
Ghazal, and Muhammed Said Ahmed Abu Khrit (14) were wounded in the attack.

 

· At
approximately 12:30, medical crews recovered the body of a member of a
Palestinian armed group, who was killed by Israeli forces at approximately
01:30 on the same day in al-Ghoboun area in Beit Lahia. 

 

· At approximately 13:05, medical crews recovered
the bodies of 2 members of a Palestinian armed group, who were attacked and
killed in the morning by an Israeli drone in Beit Lahia. 

 

· At approximately 14:05, Israeli warplanes
bombarded without a prior warning a house belonging to Mahmoud ‘Awadh Ziada (48),
a leader of Islamic Jihad, in the densely populated Jabalya refugee camp. 
As a result, Ziada was killed, and another two persons were wounded. Two
persons were also missing under the debris.  Additionally, a nearby house
belonging to Fayez Ibrahim al-Zainati was destroyed, and al-Zinati’s 4 children
were wounded: Mohammed (10); Ahmed (9); Mahmoud (5); and Amani (16). 
Another house belonging to Moneer al-Hinnawi was damaged, and a number of
members of the family were wounded.

 

· At approximately 14:15, an Israeli drone
launched 2 missiles at an agricultural plot near a house belonging to the Rayan
family in al-Falouja area in Jabalya.  The house was damaged.

 

· At approximately 15:00, an Israeli drone fired
2 missiles at a house belonging to the Abu al-Laban family in al-‘Alami area in
Jabalya refugee camp.  At approximately 15:15, an Israeli warplane
launched a missile at the house, which penetrated the roof, but did not
explode.  The house and an adjacent house belonging to Hussein Salem were
damaged.

 

· At approximately 15:10, Israeli tanks fired 2
shells at the second floor of Balsam Hospital in the west of Beit Hanouun,
damaging it.

 

· At approximately 15:20, Israeli tanks fired a
number of shells at al-Sikka Street in the east of Jabalya.  One of the
shells hit a house belonging to the Abu al-Hussain family, damaging it.

 

· At approximately 15:35, Israeli tanks fired a
number of shells at Beit Hanoun. One of the shells hit a house belonging to
‘Awad Abu Marasa in al-Sikka Street.  The house was extensively damaged.

 

· At approximately 15:50, Israeli drones fired 2
missiles at a house belonging to ‘Alaa’ Abu Dan in Jabalya refugee camp. 
The house was partially destroyed and 5 members of the family were
wounded.  A nearby house belonging to Tayseer Abu al-Kas was extensively
damaged, and 11 members of the family were wounded.  Another house
belonging to Daniel Aby Qamar was damaged and 3 members of the family.  A
house belonging to the al-Durini family was also damaged and 5 members of the
family were wounded.

 

· At approximately 16:00, medical crews recovered
the bodies of 2 members of a Palestinian armed group who were killed by Israeli
forces in the east of Jabalya.

 

· At approximately 16:15, medical sources at
Shifa Hospital in Gaza City declared a member of a Palestinian armed group died
of wounds he sustained when an Israeli drone attacked him a few hours earlier.

 

· At approximately 17:20, an Israeli drone
attacked a number of Palestinian civilians in Musallam Street in Beit
Lahia.  As a result, Ziad Ghaleb Jawdat al-Radi’ (23; Ra’ed Salem Rajab
al-Radi’ (23), and Salama Salem Rajab al-Radi’ (5), were killed.

 

· At approximately 18:45, Israeli tanks fired a
number of shells at the garden of Beit Hanoun Hospital.  The building was
damaged, and the patients and staff were terrified.

 

· At approximately 19:00, Israeli forces fired an
artillery shell at the seventh and eighth floors of building 12 in Sheikh Zayed
Project in Beit Lahia.  As a result, Bilal ‘Ali Ahmed Abu ‘Aathra (26),
and ‘Abdul Karim Nasser Saleh Abu Jermi (25) were killed, and another 2
civilians were wounded. It should be noted that during this offensive, a number
of Israeli artillery shells hit and damaged a number of housing units in the
project.

 

· At approximately 19:05, Israeli tanks fired a
number of shells at the southern entrance of Beit Hanoun.  One of the
shells hit a cow barrack belonging to the Abu Raya family.  As a result,
Ayman Yousef Ahmed al-Hajj Ahmed (16), was killed and another civilian was
wounded.

 

· At approximately 23:40, Israeli tanks fired a
number of shells at Beit Lahia.  A shell hit one of the al-Fardous
buildings in the west of Beit Lahia.  As a result, fire broke out in a
housing unit.

 

· Israeli warplanes also bombarded 13 houses,
destroying 4 of them completely and the other 9 ones partially.  Israeli
tanks fired dozens of shells at Palestinian houses in various areas in the
northern Gaza Strip.

 

Gaza City:

 

· At
approximately 00:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at Ghazi Habib (23),
a member of the resistance, in al-Mughraqa area and killed him.

 

· At
approximately 06:00, medical sources reported that Mujahed Marwan Said Iskafi
(21) died of wounds he sustained in al-Shuja’iya neighborhood on 20 July 2014.

 

· In the morning,
Israeli warplanes bombed the stores in al-Yaziji building opposite al-Abbas
area and destroyed them.

 

· At
approximately 11:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of civilians
near their houses in al-Sha’if neighborhood and killed 2 of them: Nidal Hamdi
Diab al-Ijla (30) and Mahmoud Ziad Masoud Habib (27).

 

· At
approximately 13:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at Mohammed Adel Rauof
al-Dadda (40) near his house in al-Zaitoun neighborhood.

 

· At approximately
14:00, Israeli drones bombed the 10^th floor of al-Zafer Tower No. 9
in al-Saraya area and caused extensive damage.

 

· At
approximately 15:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to Mohammed
Darwich Bulbul in al-Shuja’iya neighborhood near al-Sinafour intersection,
killing his son Ahmed (22) and causing extensive damage to the house.

 

· At
approximately 16:45, the body of Hazem Ayman Muahreb Ayyad (24) was recovered from
a street in al-Shuja’iya as he was killed on 20 July 2014.

 

· At approximately
20:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of civilians near Hassan
al-Banna Mosque in al-Zaitoun neighborhood and killed 2 of them: Hatem Naim
Aqel (40) and Naif Faiz Naif al-Zaza (29).

 

The Central Gaza Strip:

 

· At
approximately 06:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to the
Miqdad family in al-Mughraqa and killed 3 members of a Palestinian armed group.

 

· At
approximately 12:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at Deir al-Balah and killed
Naim Juma Abu Mizid (33) and wounded 2 others.

 

· At
approximately 12:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at an apartment belonging
to Yasser Ibrahim Bachir in a 3-storey building in Deir al-Balah and killed
Rawan Ahmed Sweidan (7) who was standing in front of her house at the time of
the attack.

 

· At
approximately 13:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a 3-storey house
belonging to Mahmoud Muahmmed al-Lahham, in which 21 persons live, in Deir
al-Balah and partially destroyed it.  Two
civilians were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 15:40, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at an asbestos-roofed
house belonging to Rami Yasser al-Maqat’a, in which 4 persons live, in Deir
al-Balah and completely destroyed it along with 2 other houses. Moreover, his
daughter Jana (2 ½) and Yasmin Hassan al-Maqat’a (27) were killed, and 7
civilians were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 15:40, Israeli warplanes fired 2 missiles at a 2-storey house
belonging to Fuad Muahmmed al-Ma’ani, in which 6 persons live, in Deir al-Balah
and partially destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at Hikr al-Jame area in
Deir al-Balah and killed a member of a Palestinian armed group.

 

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a house belonging to
Mazen Abdel Qader Samak, in which 9 persons live, in Deir al-Balah, and
completely destroyed it. Moreover, Ahmed Ibrahim al-Quraan (25) was killed and
his father was wounded in the attack.

 

· At
approximately 02:15, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Rifat Ibrahim Abu Obeid, in which 27 persons live, and partially destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 03:30, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a house belonging to
Qatamish family in al-Maghazi camp and completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 03:50, medical sources reported that Khalil Naser Wishah (20) died
of wounds he sustained 2 days earlier in al-Boreig refugee camp.

 

Khan Yunis:

 

· At
approximately 02:20, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Hani Abu Sabit in al-Saqia area in Bani Suheila. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes
launched a missile at a house and completely destroyed it.

 

· Around the same
time, medical sources reported that Saddam Ibrahim Abu Assi (23) died of wounds
he sustained a few days earlier in the north of Bani Suheila.

 

· Early in the
morning, after hours of artillery shelling and over 15 airstrikes, Israeli
forces backed by military vehicles and bulldozers moved over 3 kilometers into
Khuza’a village and Abu Teima area in Abu Amer area so they would circle the village
and move in from the west. The shelling and airstrikes forced thousands of
civilians to evacuate their houses. Three of these civilians were killed and 20
were wounded. The civilians who were killed were identified as: Mohammad
Mansour al-Bashiti (7); Salem Abdullah Abu Teima (23); and Muahmmed Naim Saleh
Abu Teima (25). It should be noted that a large percentage of the village
residents evacuated their home earlier.

 

· At
approximately 04:00, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a house belonging to
Ziad Tawfiq Abu Zarifa in Abbasan and destroyed it. Moreover, the attackkilled
Ismail Mahmoud Muhammad Abu Zarifa (54) and Zainab Safwat Abu Teir (3).

 

· In the morning,
Israeli forces fired a missile at a tin-roofed house belonging to Anwar Misabah
Abdel Rauf al-Ghafour in al-Qarara and wounded his wife and daughter.

 

· At
approximately 08:30, Israeli forces fired a several missiles at al-Zanna and
Abassan areas and killed 5 civilians and wounded others. The civilians who were
killed were identified as: Yehya Saber Radman Sallout (2); Shihda Ahmed Ibrahim
Abu Jame (35); Khlil Ahmed Abu Jame (75); Ahmed Abdel Karim Asfour (30); and
Huassam Ahmed al-Farra.

 

· At
approximately 09:10, the body of Mohammad Subhi Abdin (22) arrived at Naser
hospital after Israeli shelling on the city.

 

· At approximately
09:15, Israeli forces fired 2 missiles at al-Satar al-Gharbi area. Moreover,
Israeli tanks stationed east of the city fired artillery shells which landed on
3 different areas. As a result, Tawfiq Jbara al-Agha (56) was killed and 10
others were wounded.

 

· At
approximately 11:30, medical sources reported that Manal Muhammad Mahoud
al-Astal (45) died of serious wounds he sustained earlier in the morning when
an artillery shell landed near her house. She was taken to Nasser Hospital and
died there.

 

· At approximately
11:50, Israeli drones fired a missile at al-Zanna area and wounded 3 civilians;
one of whom sustained serious wounds that he later died of. He was identified
as Hassan Majdi Radwan (24).

 

· At
approximately 12:15, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of civilians,
north of al-Qarara police station, and killed Hassan Abu Jamous and wounded 6
others.

 

· At
approximately, Israeli forces which moved into Khuza’a village, fired artillery
shells at civilians who were trying to evacuate the area after hearing of an
hour ceasefire to evacuate the wounded. Around the same time, Israeli forces
fired live ammunition at ambulance vehicles which headed towards the area.
There were many reports of casualties in the area. The ICRC managed to evacuate
the residents of the area later on. 

 

· At
approximately 13:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a transmitting station
for Jawwal telecommunication network on the roof of a house belonging to Wael
Abu Amer at Abasan intersection and completely destroyed it, causing extensive
damage to the house.

 

· At
approximately 14:00, medical crews evacuated the bodies of Mohammad Yousif
Khaled al-Abadleh (23) and Nour Abdel Raheem al-Abadeleh (24) who were killed
in artillery shelling in al-Qararar several days ago. The evacuation of the
casualties came after Israeli forces pulled back from Fayyad and Abdel Ghafour
areas. Initial reports indicate that Israeli forces burnt houses and caused
extensive damage to the houses they raided. They also wrote racist slogans on
the walls.

 

· At
approximately 14:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Shadi al-Batsh in al-Qarara and destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 14:30, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a motorcycle driven
by 2 men in Abdel Ghafour neighborhood and killed them. They were identified
as: Muahmmed Farid al-Astal (22) and Ali Hamed al-Astal (23).

 

· At approximately
16:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a group of civilians in Maan
area and killed Muahmmed Sami Imran (26).

 

· At
approximately 17:00, 12 ambulance vehicles tried to access Khuza’a area, but
Israeli forces stopped them and opened fire at them.

 

· At
approximately 17:17, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of civilians in
al-Abadleh neighborhood in al-Qarara and wounded 3 of them.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of civilians near al-Abbara
Street in al-Qarara, killing 2 of them and wounding 2 others. The civilians who
were killed were identified as: Ahmed Mahmoud Sihweil (23); and Wael Maher
Awwad (23).

 

· At
approximately 18:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Ibrahim Omar al-Hallaq (40) and killed him along with another unidentified
civilian.

 

· At
approximately 18:30, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a house belonging to
Kamal Abu Rijila, a doctor who transformed his house into a medical center
which many civilians sought for treatment as Israeli incursion continued in
Khuza’a village. PCHR received appeals from the families of the wounded who
were getting treatment at Abu Rijila house. Medical crews were unable to
evacuate the casualties.

 

· A paramedic had
wounded since early morning inside Khuza’a village when he was trying to
evacuate casualties from the area. Local radios received calls demanding to
evacuate the wounded paramedic, but there was no way to do so.

 

· In the
meantime, the Israeli incursion into the area continued as Israeli soldiers
raided a number of houses and turned them into military barracks. They also
arrested an unknown number of civilians and took them to Kerem Shaloum site. As
approximately 23:00, the ICRC along with 10 ambulances headed to the area. They
spent 2 hours trying to evacuate casualties, but they failed because of the
seriously dangerous situation and the rugged ground. There are efforts to
obtain coordination to access the area on Thursday.

 

· At
approximately 18:03, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a civilian car TRAVELING
along Salah al-Dein Street in al-Satar al-Sharqi area and detroyed it. As a
result, 3 of the passengers were killed and a forth one sustained serious
wounds that he died of later. The victims were identified as: Isam Ismail
Shaker Abu Shaqra (42); Abdel Rahaman Ibrahim Abu Shaqra (17); Muahmmed Ahmed
Akram Abu Shaqra (17) and Ahmed Muahmmed al-Saqqa (24) who died of his wounds
hours later.

 

· At
approximately 19:00, medical sources reported that Itaf Ahmed Abu Daqqa (52) died
of wounds she sustained by Israeli artillery shelling on Abu Daqqa area in
al-Fukhari during Israeli incursion into Khuza’a village. They also reported the
death of Sufian Abu Hayya (64) of wounds he sustained by Israeli shelling at
al-Qarara area.

 

· At
approximately 21:00, Israeli warplanes fired a missile at a group of civilians
in Khuza’a and killed Mohammed Burhum Abu Darraz (24) and Isam Ibrahum Abu
Isamil (23).

 

· At
approximately 21:30, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at civilians’ houses
in Abasan and wounded at least 3 civilians.

 

· At
approximately 23:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a group of civilians in
Abasan and killed 3 of them and wounded another 2. The civilians who were killed
were identified as: Ahmed Rifat al-Raqeb (22); Suleiman al-Breim (25); and
Bassam Khaled Abu Shahla (42).

 

Rafah:

 

· At
approximately 00:30, Israeli drones fired a missile at a building which
includes the Islamic National Bank, the Post office in Rafah and a number of
private banks. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at the
building and partially destroyed it

 

· At
approximately 01:00, Israeli forces fired dozens of artillery shells indiscriminately
at civilians’ houses near Gaza International Airport and Sufa crossing in
al-Shuka village.

 

· At
approximately 01:25, Israeli naval forces fired several shells at the building
of the internal security service and partially destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 06:00, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a house belonging to
Khaled Mahmoud Abu Nada, in which 10 persons live, in al-Juneina neighborhood
in Rafah. Minutes later, Israeli warplanes fired another missile at the house
and completely destroyed it. Before the attack, Israeli forces had contacted
one of the neighbors and demanded them to evacuate the area. 

 

· At
approximately 06:50, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Ziad Abdullah Jarghoun, in which 35 persons live. in Tabbet Zar’e neighborhood.
Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched another missile at the house and
completely destroyed it.

 

· At
approximately 11:20, Israeli drones fired 2 missiles at a house belonging to
Edris Musa Barhoum, in which 38 persons live, in al-Barahma neighborhood.
Minutes later, Israeli warplanes launched another missile at the house and
completely destroyed. As a result, Muan Abdel Gani Ashour (50) and Ibrahim
Zuheir al-Lahwani (10) sustained moderate wounds.

 

· At
approximately 12:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Nasim Isa Seidam, in which 8 persons live, in al-Mawasi area. Minutes later,
Israeli warplanes launched another missile at the house and completely
destroyed it. 

 

· At
approximately 14:00, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at a house belonging
to Mohammed Naser Abu Mu’mmer, near al-Zikri Mosque in al-Naser village. As a
result, his wife Fathyya Nadi Abu Mu’mmer (72) was killed. Her body was found
in a nearby house, 30 meters away from hers. Seven other civilians were
wounded. Furthermore, the house, in which 3 families live, and another house
belonging to the family were destroyed. The targeting of the house was not
preceded by a warning call.

 

· At
approximately 16:00, Israeli drones fired a missile at a house belonging to
Said Mohammed Abu Mu’mmer near al-Zikri Mosque in al-Naser village, in which 8
persons live. Two hours later, Israeli warplanes launched another missile at
the house and completely destroyed.

 

· At
approximately 16:25, Israeli warplanes launched a missile at an empty
agricultural land in Kherbat al-Adas neighborhood. As a result, Zeinab Alaa
Ayish (6 months) sustained moderate wounds.

 

· At
approximately 18:00, Israeli tanks fired several artillery shells at civilians’
houses in al-Shuka village and al-Tanour and Teih Zare neighborhoods.

 

· At
approximately 23:55, Israeli tanks fired several artillery shells indiscrimiantely
at civilians’ houses in al-Shuka and al-Naser villages.

 

2. Incursions into
Palestinian Communities in the West Bank

 

Thursday, 17 July 2014

 

· At
approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by 4 military vehicles and an
armored soldiers carrier moved into Bani Naim village, east of Hebron. They
raided and searched 3 houses. Before their withdrawal, they arrested 3
civilians and took them to an unknown destination: Osama Bassam Tarira; Hamdan
Tarira; and Karam Hassan Manasra.

 

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli forces backed by several military vehicles moved
into Hebron. They deployed in Abu Katila and al-Dhahia neighborhoods and raided
and searched several houses. Before their withdrawal, they arrested 5 civilians
and took them to an unknown destination: Ibahim Hassan al-Qawasma; Ahmed
Ibrahim al-Qawasma; Odai Hashem al-Haimouni; Ashraf Abdel Ghani al-Oeiwi; and
Husam Ali al-Qawasma. Israeli soldiers also raided and searched a house
belonging to Amjad Abu Assab, and before leaving the house, they told the
aforementioned that they would come back to arrest him.

 

· At
approximately 04:00, Israeli forces backed by several military vehicles moved
into al-Fari’a refugee camp, south of Tubas, and stationed neart a house
belonging to Ali Khaled Ali Zaharn (22), near al-Ain area at the southeastern
entrance of the camp. Israeli soldiers deployed along the main road.
Consequently, a number of Palestinian youths gathered and threw stones and
empty bottles at the soldiers and set fire to tires. Israeli soldiers fired
sound bombs, tear gas canisters, rubber-coated metal bullets, and live
ammunition indiscriminately at the youths. As a result, a 22-year-old civilian
sustained a bullet wound to his chest and was taken to Tubas Turkish Hospital.

 

· At
approximately 19:30, Israeli soldiers opened fire at Muhannad Yusif Hafez
Qa’dan (19), from Iraq Burin village, south of Nablus. As a result, he
sustained a bullet wound to his penis. The aforementioned civilian was irrigating
his olive trees in his land at al-Karm area at the village eastern outskirts. A
number of Israeli soldiers told him to stop and run towards the village.
However, they opened fire at him immediately.

 

Note:

During the day, Israeli forces moved into al-Arroub refugee camp,
Beit Amr village, Kharas village, Deir Samet village in Hebron, and Deir Istia
village, north of Salfit. No arrests were reported.

 

Friday, 18 July 2014

 

· At
approximately 01:30, Israeli forces backed by several military vehicles moved
into Jeet village, northeast of Qalqilya. They raided and searched a house
belonging to Muaz Hassan Abu Baker (22) and arrested him.

·

· At
approximately 02:00, Israeli forces backed by several military vehicles and an infantry
force moved into Badras village, west of Ramallah. They stationed at the main
entrance of the village. Soon, a number of Palestinian youths gathered and
threw stones the soldiers. Israeli soldiers chased the youths and fired sound
bombs, tear gas canisters, and rubber-coated metal bullets at them. As a
result, 2 civilians were wounded and taken to Palestine Medical Complex in
Ramallah for treatment.  The first civilian
sustained 3 bullets wounds to his right arm and right and left thighs, and the
second one sustained a bullet wound to his left thigh.

 

Note:

During the day, Israeli forces moved into al-Mughir, Ain ‘Arik, and
Shibtin villages in Ramallah, al-Nuwei’ma, al-Zubeidat, and Ain al-Diuk
villages in Jericho, and al-Zawiah village, northwest of Salfit. No arrests
were reported.

 

Saturday, 19 July 2014

 

· At
approximately 02:30, Israeli forces backed by several military vehicles moved
into Hebron and stationed at Abu Kteila neighbourhood. They raided and searched
a house belonging to Rabei’ Ibrahim Karama (31). They withdrew later. No
further raided nor arrests were reported.

 

· At
approximately 22:00, Israeli forces backed by 5 military vehicles moved into
Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, and stationed at Asida area. They deployed
between the houses as the vehicles withdrew and stationed inside the village
where Israeli forces have an existing military checkpoint. A number of
Palestinian youths gathered and threw stones and empty bottles at the soldiers
who responded by firing sound bombs, tear gas canisters, an rubber-coated metal
bullets at the youths and civilians’ houses. In the meantime, Israeli soldiers
raided a house belonging to Ahmed Mahmoud al-Allami, and forced him and 3 of
his children to go up the roof as human shields and fired live ammunition at
the youths from behind them. They withdrew later and no arrests were reported.

 

· At
approximately 06:30, Israeli forces backed by several military vehicles moved
into Kafr Ra’ie village, southwest of Jenin. They raided and searched a house
belonging to Bilal Nabil Saed Dhiab (29), an ex-prisoner, and arrested him.

 

· Around the same
time, Israeli forces backed by several military vehicles moved into Silat
al-Harthyya village, north of Jenin. They raided and searched a house belonging
to Yusif Ibrahim Oda Zayud (24) and arrested him.

 

Note: 

During the day, Israeli forces moved into al-Arroun refugee camp,
Bab al-Zawiah, the center of hebron, Ras al-Joura area in the northern side if
Hebron, Yatta village, al-Fawwar refugee camp in Hebron, Aboud, Ramon, Beir Ore
al-Tahta, Deir Ammar, and Kuber villages in Ramallah, al-Jaftalak and al-Oja
villages in Jericho. No arrests were reported.

 

Sunday, 20 July 2014

 

Note:

During day, Israeli forces moved into al-Arroun refugee camp, north
of Jenin. No arrests were reported.

 

Monday, 21 July 2014

 

· At approximately 01:30, Israeli
forces moved into Beit ‘Awa village, southwest of Hebron.  They raided and searched a house belonging to
the family of Khalil ‘Abdullah al-Horoub (29) and arrested him.

 

· At approximately 02:00, Israeli
forces moved into al-Lubban al-Gharbi village, northwest of Ramallah.  They raided and searched 2 houses and
arrested 2 Palestinian children: Baraa’ ‘Abdul Manan Abu Shamma (15); and
Mohammed ‘Omar Abu Qbaita (17).

 

Note:

During
the day, Israeli forces conducted 4 incursions into al-Shyoukh village near
Hebron, Kufor ‘Ein village near Ramallah amd Fassayel and ‘Ein al-Dyouk
villages near Jericho.  No arrests were
reported.

 

Tuesday,
22 July 2014

 

· At approximately 01:00, Israeli
forces moved into Bani Na’im village, east of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses
and arrested 2 Palestinian civilians: Mohammed ‘Aadel Manasra; and Islam
Ibrahim al-‘Odara.

 

· Also at approximately 01:00, Israeli
forces moved into al-Fawar refugee camp, south of Hebron.  They raided and searached a house belonging
to the family of Huzaifa Khalil al-Sarahna, 19, and arrested him.

 

· Also at approximately 01:00,
Israeli forces mobved into Abu Kteila area in the center of Hebron.  They raided a house belonging to Ali Hassan
al-Qawasma and arrested his mother, Subhiya al-Fakhouri, 80.  They released her a few hours later.  Israeli forces also raided and searched a
number of houses in the area and arrested 6 Palestinian civilians: Saleh
Mohammed al-Rajabi’ Ashraf ‘Othman Bader’ Muhannad Khalil al-Haymouni; Mohammed
Khaled al-Qawasma; and Yasser and Tayseer Abu Snaina.

 

· At approximately 04:30, Israeli
forces moved into Ematiin village, northeast of Qalqilya. They raided and
searched a number of houses and arrested 4 Palestinian civilians: Yahia Mustafa
Sawan (22); Mohammed Yousef Ghanem; Jawad ‘Aadel Barri (21); and Hassan
Mohammed Barri, 23.

 

· In the evening, an Israeli
undercover unit arrived the road linking between Jenin and Nablus near Arraba
intersection, south of Jenin.  Israeli
soldiers kidnapped Sa’id Suleiman Abu Tahoun (21).  Soon, Israeli military vehicles stormed a
nearby gas stations and confiscated the CCTV device.

 

· At approximately 22:30, Israeli
forces moved into Housan village, west of Bethlehem.  A number of Palestinian youngsters gathered
and threw stones and emplty bottles at Israeli soldiers who responded by
indiscriminately firing live ammunition, tear gas canisters and sound
bombs.  As a result, Mahmoud Saleh Noufal
Hamamra (34) was wounded by a bullet to the chest when he was standing near his
supermarket.  He was evacuated to the
hospital, but he was pronounced dead at approximately 01:00 on Wednesday, 22
July 2014.  Following his funeral, clashes
erupted between Palestinian civilians and Israeli soldiers who fired live
ammunition.  As a result, Mohammed Qassem
Hamamra (19) was wounded by a bullet to the head.  He was pronounced deadd in the evening.

 

Note:

During
the day, Israeli forces conducted 8 incursions into other Palestinian areas,
but no arrests were reported.   

 

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

 

· At apprpximately 01:45, an
Israeli undercover unit moved into Ni’lin village, west of Ramallah, using a
civilian vehicle carrying a Palestinian registration plate.  The vehicle stopped bear a coffee shop in the
village, and 15 soldiers stepped out of it. 
They kidnapped Ahmed Mohammed ‘Amira (41).  They also confiscated a computer, a router, a
microphone and a DVR.

 

· At apprpximately 03:00, Israeli
forces moved into Beit Liqya village, southwest of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a house belonging to
the family of Ahmed Ibrahim Bader, 16, and arrested him.

 

· At approximately 03:30, Israeli
forces moved into Nablus.  They raided
and searched a house belonging to the family of Muntasser Mustafa al-Shinnar
(22), a university student, and arrested him.

 

Note:

During the day, Israeli forces
conducted 5 incursions into other areas, but no arrests were reported.

 

3. Use of Excessive
Force against Peaceful Demonstrations in the West Bank

 

During the reporting period, Israeli forces used excessive force
against peaceful demonstrations organised 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,
3 demonstrators, including a child, were wounded.

 

Demonstrations against
the Construction of the Annexation Wall

 

· Following the Friday Prayer on 22 August 2014,
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.
The demonstrators took the streets raising the Palestinian flags and headed
toward the liberated areas near the annexation wall. Early in the morning, Israeli
forces had closed all entrances to the village to prevent Palestinian civilians
and international and Israeli human rights defenders from participating in the
protest. The protesters 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 and sound bombs at them and chased them
into the olive fields. As a result, one of the demonstrators (32)
sustained a bullet wound to his right leg while several demonstrators suffered
tear gas inhalation. Moreover, Israeli soldiers arrested 2 activists and took
them to an unknown destination: Muhammed Abdel Karim al-Katib (40); and Shai Ulak
(45), an Israeli activist. (PCHR keeps the name of the wounded demonstrator).

 

· At the same time, dozens of Palestinian
civilians organized a peaceful demonstration in Nil’in village, west of
Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and settlement
activities. The demonstrators made their way towards the annexation wall.
Israeli forces closed the wall gate with barbwire and when the demonstrators
attempted to access the lands behind the barbwire, they were stopped by Israeli
soldier. The demonstrators threw stones at the Israeli soldier who responded by
firing live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullet, sound bombs and tear gas
canisters at them and chased them into the village. As a result, As a
result, one of the demonstrators (20) sustained a bullet wound to his left
ankle. (PCHR keeps the name of the wounded demonstrator).

 

· Around the same time,
dozens of Palestinian civilians and Israeli and international human rights
defenders organised a peaceful demonstration in Nabi Saleh village, southwest
of Ramallah, in protest at the construction of the annexation wall and
settlement activities. The demonstrators made their way in the streets raising
the Palestinian flags and chanting slogans against the occupation, and they
then headed to the lands that the settlers are trying to rob by force near
“Halmish” settlement. Israeli forces had closed all the entrances of the
village since the morning to prevent Palestinian and international activists
and journalists from participating in the demonstration. When they arrived at
the aforementioned land, the demonstrators were met by live bullets, tear gas
canisters, rubber-coated steel bullets and sound bombs and were chased into the
village. As a result, As a result, Taha Tamimi (14) sustained a bullet wound to his right
hand. 

 

Demonstrations
against the Israeli Offensive on the Gaza Strip

 

· At
approximately 00:00 on Thursday, 17 July 2014, dozens of Palestinian civilians
gathered near Qalandia checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah to express
their condemnation of Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces
deployed along the checkpoint. The demonstrators set fire to tires and threw
stones and empty bottles at them. In response, Israeli soldiers fired live
ammunition, rubber-coated bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the
demonstrators. As a result, 7 civilians were wounded, five of them sustained live
bullet wounds while the remaining two ones sustained metal bullet wounds. The
wounded were taken to Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah for treatment.

 

· At
approximately 16:00 on the day day, dozens of Palestinians gathered at the end
of al-Quds road about 500 meters from Howara checkpoint, south of Nablus, to
express their condemnation of Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip. The
demonstrators set fire to tires and threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli
soldiers. In response, Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition, rubber-coated
bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. As a result,
Alaa Tawfiq Raja Badarna (43), a photojournalist for European Pressphoto
Agency, was hit by a tear gas canister to his right shoulder. He was taken to
Rafidia government hospital for necessary treatment.

 

· Note: On
the aforementioned day, two similar demonstrations were organized in Ras Karkar
village, northwest of Ramallah, and on the southern entrance of al-Jalazoun
refugee camp, north of the city. No injuries were reported.

 

· On Friday
morning, 18 July 2014, dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered near Qalandia
checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah to express their condemnation of
Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces deployed along the
checkpoint. The demonstrators set fire to tires and threw stones and empty
bottles at them. In response, Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition,
rubber-coated bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators.
As a result, 4 civilians were wounded, including Mithqal Fayez Jaber (34), a
photojournalist for Palestine TV, who sustained a bullet wound to his left
knee, and Thamin Dawoud Saed (54), who sustained two bullet wounds to his chest
and left ankle. In addition, the third civilian (21) sustained a bullet wound
to his right thigh, while the forth one sustained a wound to his right thigh as
well.  

 

· Around the same
time, dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered at the entrance of Anata
village, northeast of Jerusalem to express their condemnation of Israeli offensive
on the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces deployed along the checkpoint. The
demonstrators set fire to tires and threw stones and empty bottles at them. In
response, Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition, rubber-coated bullets, sound
bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. As a result, two civilians,
including a child, were wounded and taken to Palestine Medical Complex for
treatment. The child (16) sustained a bullet wound to his left thigh, while the
other civilian (25) sustained a bullet wound to his right arm.

 

· On the same day
aftenoon, dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered at the western entrance of
Silwad village, northeast of Ramallah, on the road between Silwad and Yabroud
near Bypass (60), and threw stones at the aforementioned road. In response,
Israeli forces stationed in the area fired live ammunition, rubber-coated
bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators and chased
them into the village. As a result, one civilian (19) sustained a bullet wound
to his left thigh.

 

· Note: On
the aforementioned day, similar demonstrations were organized near Ofer prison,
southwest of Ramallah; at the main entrance of Nil’in, west of the city; at the
main entrance of Sinjil village, north of the city; and at Attara checkpoint,
at the northern entrance of Bir Zeit village. No injuries were reported.

 

· On Saturday
morning, 19 July, 2014, dozens of Palestinians gathered at the southern
entrance of al-Jalazoun refugee camp, north of Ramallah, near the UNRWA boys
school, about 300 meters away from “Beit Eil” settlement, to express
their condemnation of Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
The demonstrators threw stones at the settlement fence. In response, Israeli
forces stationed in the area fired live ammunition, rubber-coated bullets,
sound bombs and tear gas canisters at them and chased them into the camp. As a
result, 3 civilians were wounded and taken to Palestine Medical Complex in
Ramallah for treatment. The first one (25) sustained a bullet wound to his right
thigh, the second one (20) sustained a bullet wound to his left thigh, and the
third one (21) sustained a bullet wound to his left leg.

 

· On Sunday
morning, 20 July 2014, dozens of Palestinian youths gathered near Qalandia
checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah to express their condemnation of
Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces deployed along the
checkpoint. The demonstrators set fire to tires and threw stones and empty
bottles at them. In response, Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition,
rubber-coated bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators.
As a result, one civilian (25) sustained a bullet wound to his left leg.

 

· Around the same
time, dozens of Palestinian youths gathered at the main entrance of al-Ram
village, north of Jerusalem. The demonstrators set fire to tires and threw
stones and empty bottles at them. In response, Israeli soldiers fired live
ammunition, rubber-coated bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the
demonstrators. As a result, 2 civilians were wounded and taken to Palestine
Medical Complex in Ramallah for treatment. The first one (24) sustained a
bullet wound to his left arm and the second one (19) sustained a bullet wound
to his right leg.

 

· In the evening,
dozens of Palestinians gathered at the southern entrance of al-Jalazoun refugee
camp, north of Ramallah, to express their condemnation of Israeli offensive on
the Gaza Strip. The demonstrators threw stones at the fence of “Beit
Eil” settlement. In response, Israeli forces stationed in the area fired
live ammunition, rubber-coated bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at
them and chased them into the camp. The protests renewed later in the evening.
As a result, 6 civilians, including a child, were wounded and taken to
Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah for treatment.

 

· At
approximately 21:00, national factions along with dozens of residents of Hebron
organized a demonstration in protest against Israeli offensive on the Gaza
Strip. Upon their arrival at Bab al-Zawiya area in the center of the city, a large
number of Israeli soldiers deployed at the western entrance of al-Shuhada road,
while a number of them went up the roof of some of the houses around the area.
The demonstrators threw stones at the soldiers who surrounded the
demonstration. In response, Israeli forces stationed in the area fired live
ammunition, sound bombs and tear gas canisters randomly at them. As a result, a
20-year-old civilian sustained a bullet wound to his right thigh, while a
33-year-old civilian sustained a bullet wound to his right knee.

 

· Around the same
time, national factons along with dozens of residents of Beit Ummar town, north
of Hebron, organized a demonstration in protest against the Israeli offensive on
the Gaza Strip. The demonstrators headed to Asida area, east of the town. A large
number of Israeli soldiers arrived at the area and surrounded the
demonstration. They fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, sound
bombs and tear gas canisters. As a result, a 22-year-old civilian sustained a
bullet wound to his right leg and was taken to Hebron Hospital. 

 

· At
approximately 22:30, dozens of Palestinian civilians organized a similar
demonstration in Ras al-Joura area in the north of Hebron. Israeli soldiers
deployed at the checkpoint which is established under Halhoul Bridge and
surrounded the demonstration. They fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal
bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters. As a result, a 16-year-old child
sustained a bullet wound to his right leg. 

 

· At
approximately 23:00, dozens of Palestinian youths gathered at the entrance of
Beit Ainoun village which is linked to Bypass (60) and threw stones and empty
bottles at Israeli soldiers. In response, Israeli soldiers fired live
ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters
randomly at the demonstrators. As a result, 3 civilians were wounded and were taken
to Hebron Hospital. The first one (19) sustained a bullet wound to his right
thigh, the second one (20) sustained a bullet wound to his left thigh, and the
third one (30) sustained a bullet wound to his right knee. 

 

· Late at night,
dozens of Palestinian youths gathered at the northern entrances of Ramallah and
al-Bireh, near al-Huda gas station in al-Balou’ neighborhood, north of
al-Bireh, to express their condemnation of the Israeli offensive on the Gaza
Strip. Israeli soldiers deployed around “Beit Eil” settlement. The demonstrators
set fire to tires and threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers who
fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas
canisters in response. As a result, 2 civilians, including a child, were
wounded and taken to Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah. The child (15)
sustained a bullet wound to his right leg, and a 20-year-old civilian sustained
a bullet wound to his right shoulder.

 

· On Monday
morning, 21 July 2014, dozens of Palestinian youths gathered at the main
entrance of Nil’in village, west of Ramallah, to express their condemnation of the
Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip. They set fire to tires and threw stones
and empty bottles at Israeli soldiers who fired live ammunition, rubber-coated
metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters in response. As a result, a
23-year-old civilian sustained a bullet wound to his right thigh.

 

· On the same day,
dozens of Palestinian youths gathered near Qalandia checkpoint between
Jerusalem and Ramallah to express their condemnation of the Israeli offensive on
the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces deployed along the checkpoint. The demonstrators
set fire to tires and threw stones, fireworks, and empty bottles at them. In
response, Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition, rubber-coated bullets, sound
bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. As a result, 3 civilians, including
a child, were wounded and taken to Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah for
treatment. The first one (17) sustained a metal bullet wound to his back, the
second one (16) sustained a bullet wound to his left leg, and the third one (22)
sustained a bullet wound to his right knee.

 

· On the same
day, dozens of Palestinian youths gathered at the northern entrances of
Ramallah and al-Bireh, near al-Huda gas station in al-Balou’ neighborhood,
north of al-Bireh, to express their condemnation of Israeli offensive against
the Gaza. Israeli soldiers deployed around “Beit Eil” settlement. The
demonstrators set fire to tires and threw stones and empty bottles at Israeli
soldiers who fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs
and tear gas canisters in response. As a result, 7 civilians, including a child,
were wounded and taken to Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah.

 

4. 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 for 9 months 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 6 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.

 

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.

 

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 07:30 on Thursday, 17 July 2014,
Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Shiukh village,
north of Hebron. Around the same time, another checkpoint was established at
the northern entrance of Halhoul village, north of the city. Both checkpoints
were removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 08:00 on Saturday, 19 July 2014, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of
Hebron. At approximately 21:00, a similar checkpoint was established at the
entrance of Beit Amr village, north of the city, and another one at the
northern entrance of Halhoul village, north of the city. All checkpoints were
removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 08:00 on Sunday, 20 July 2014, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of
Hebron. At approximately 21:00, a similar checkpoint was established at the
entrance of al-Arroub refugee camp, north of the city, and another one at the
entrance of al-Tabqa village, south of Doura, southwest of the city. All
checkpoints were removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

· Ramallah:
Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of
Palestinian civilians. At approximately 12:30 on Thursday, 17 July 2014,
Israeli forces redeployed at Attarah checkpoint at the northern entrance of Bir
Zeit, north of Ramallah. Around the same time, Israeli forces established a
checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Abu Masha’al village, northwest of the city.
At approximately 17:30, a similar checkpoint was established under Ain Yabroud
Bridge, northeast of the village, and another near “Ofrah”
settlement, northeast of the city. At approximately 19:30, another checkpoint
was established near Beit Ore Al-Foqa intersection, southwest of the city. All
checkpoints were removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 11:00 on Friday, 18 July 2014, a similar
checkpoint was established under Ain Yabroud Bridge, northwest of the Ramallah.
At approximately 22:30, another checkpoint was established at the eastern
entrance of Beit Liqia village, southwest of the city. At approximately 22:30,
Israeli forces redeployed at Attarah checkpoint at the northern entrance of
Bizeit, north of Ramallah. All checkpoints were removed, and no arrests were
reported.

 

At approximately 11:30 on Saturday, 19 July 2014, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint under Kharbatha al-Misbah Bridge, southwest of
Ramallah, and another one at the entrance of Sinjil village, north of the city.
At approximately 13:30, a similar checkpoint was established at the entrance of
Kafr Malek village. At approximately 16:30, another checkpoint was establishes
at the entrance of Barqa village, northeast of the city. At approximately
22:30, another checkpoint was established near the entrance of Beit Ore al-Foqa
village, southwest of the city. All checkpoints were removed, and no arrests
were reported.

 

At approximately 16:30 on Sunday, 20 July 2014, Israeli forces
redeployed at Attarah checkpoint at the northern entrance of Bir Zeit village,
north of Ramallah. Around the same time, Israeli forces established a
checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Abu Masha’al village, northwest of the city.
At approximately 17:30, another checkpoint was established under Kharbatha
al-Misbah Bridge, southwest of the city. At approximately 23:30, another
checkpoint was established near the entrance of Beit Ore al-Foqa village,
southwest of the city. All checkpoints were removed, and no arrests were
reported.

 

· At
approximately 13:00 on Monday, 21 July 2014, Israeli forces established a
checkpoint at the entrance of Nil’in village, west of Ramallah. At approximately
13:30, another checkpoint was established on the road between Termis’ia and
al-Mughir villages, northeast of the city. At approximately 18:30, another
checkpoint was established near Beit Ore al-Foqa intersection, southwest of
Ramallah. At approximately 22:00, another checkpoint was established at the
entrance of Nil’in village, west of Ramallah. At approximately 22:30, a similar
checkpoint was established at the entrance of Nabi Saleh village, northwest of
the city, and another one under Kharbatha al-Misbah Bridge, southwest of the
city. All 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, 18 July 2014, Israeli
forces established a checkpoint near the entrance of Fassayel village, north of
Jericho. At approximately 22:00, a similar checkpoint was established at the
southern entrance of the city. Both checkpoints were removed, and no arrests
were reported.

 

At approximately 11:30 on Saturday, 19 July 2014, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint near the entrance of Ain al-Diuk village, north of
Jericho. At approximately 22:30, a similar checkpoint was established near the
entrance of al-Oja village, north of the city. At approximately 23:30, another
checkpoint was established near the entrance of Al-Nuwei’ma village, north of
the city. All checkpoints were removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

At approximately 13:00 on Monday, 21 July 2014, Israeli forces
established a checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Nuwei’ma village, north of the
Jericho. At approximately 00:30, a similar checkpoint was established near the
entrance of al-Oja village, north of the city. 
Both checkpoints were removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

· Qalqilya:
Israeli forces have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of
Palestinian civilians. At approximately 23:00 on Thursday, 17 July 2014,
Israeli forces established a checkpoint at the entrance of Habla tunnel (the
southern entrance of Qalilya). At approximately 00:00, the checkpoint was
removed, and no arrests were reported.

 

Arrests
and Maltreatment at Military Checkpoints

 

· At
approximately 21:25 on Thursday, 17 July 2014, Israeli forces established a checkpoint
at the northern entrance of ‘Azzoun village, east of Qalqilya. They arrested
Isam Jum’a Yasin Inaya (30) after beating him up. They released the
aforementioned civilian after the Palestinian liaison intervened as the
aforementioned civilian works as a nurse and he was returning from his job.

 

· At
approximately 15:45 on Friday, 18 July 2014, Israeli forces established a
checkpoint at the northern entrance of ‘Azzoun village, east of Qalqilya, and
arrested Murad Saqer Salim after beating him up. The aforementioned civilian
was released the following day. However, it should be noted that the
aforementioned civilian has a platinum implant placed in his skull.

 

5. Efforts to Create a
Jewish Demographic Majority in Occupied East Jerusalem

 

Attacks by Israeli Forces

 

· At
approximately 01:00 on Thursday, 17 July 2014, Israeli forces moved into Silwan
village, south of the Old City in Jerusalem. They stationed at the central
neighborhood (Batn al-Hawa) and established a military checkpoint. A number of
Palestinian civilians gathered in the area and threw stones and Molotov
Cocktails. Israeli forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets and sound bombs in
response. They also arrested 5 civilians and took them to an unknown
destination: Khaled al-Qunber (19); Bilal Ghaith (22); Amjad Abu Sbeih (23);
Abdel Rahman Abu Sbeih (21); and Saleh Abu Nab (19).

 

· At
approximately 04:00, Israeli forces raided a house belonging to Muahmmed Abu
Diab in al-Sadyya neighborhood in the Old City in Jerusalem. They arrested
Abdullah, the son of the aforementioned civilian, and took him to Qishla
investigation center.

 

· At
approximately 05:00, Israeli forces moved into Shufat neighborhood, north of
Jerusalem, and arrested 5 civilians, including 2 children, after raiding and
searching their houses. The aforementioned civilians were identified as: Anan
Naser Abu Khdeir (16); Subhi Thabta (19); Muahmmed Sharif Sweilim (21);
Abdullah Musa Abu Khdeir (41); and Muas Abdullah Abu Khdeir (17).

 

· At
approximately 14:00, the Israeli police arrested Husam Abu Leil (46), the
second official in the Islamic Movement in Israel, when he was leaving through
al-Asbat Gate in the Old City in Jerusalem after al-Duhr prayer. He was taken
to Qishla investigation center.

 

· At
approximately 16:00, the Israeli police arrested Yaqoub al-Khles (47), a guard
of the al-Aqsa Mosque, during his work in al-Silsila Gate in the Old City in
Jerusalem after beating him up. Later, he was taken to Qishla investigation
center.

 

· At
approximately 02:00 on Friday, 18 July 2014, Israeli forces moved into
al-Izraya village, east of Jerusalem. They stationed at Ras Kabsa area and
raided and searched a number of houses. They arrested Mamoud Fathi Hamad (32)
and Samer Sindouqa (25).

 

· At
approximately 23:00 on Saturday, 20 July 2014, Israeli forces moved into Silwan
village, south of the Old City in Jerusalem. They stationed at Ain al-Louza
area and established a military checkpoint. A number of Palestinian civilians
gathered in the area and threw stones and Molotov Cocktails. Israeli forces
fired rubber-coated metal bullets, tear gas canisters, and sound bombs in
response. They also arrested 3 Palestinian civilians and took them to an
unknown destination: Fadi Maragha (21); Amjad Ibrahim Khalifa (18); Musab
Mahmoud Nibali (23).

 

· At
approximately 04:00 on Sunday, 21 July 2104, Israeli forces moved into Shufat
neighborhood, north of Jerusalem. They raided and searched a number of houses.
They arrested 3 Palestinian civilians: Muahmmed Hassan Edeis (19); Suheib
Salman (18); and Samer al-Salima (21). 

 

· At
approximately 05:00, Israeli forces moved into Silwan, south of the old City in
Jerusalem. They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 2
Palestinian civilians: Ibrahuim Oweiwi (25); and Ahmed Hussein Ramadan (22).

 

· At
approximately 05:30 on Monday, 22 July 2014, Israeli forces raided and searched
a house belonging to Muahmmed Mitwali in al-Sa’dyya neighborhood. They arrested
Anees (21), the son of the aforementioned civilian, and took him to Qishla
investigation center.

 

· At
approximately 06:00, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belongin to
Naser Qaws in al-Sa’dyya neighborhood in the Old City in Jerusalem. They
arrested Jihad (22), the son of the aforementioned civilian, and took him to
Qishla investigation center.

 

· At
approximately 04:00 on Tuesday, 23 July 2014, Israeli forces moved into Shufat
neighborhood, north of Jerusalem. They raided and searched a number of houses.
They arrested 4 civlians: Abdullah Muahmmed Abu Khdeir (19); Abdel Rahaman Abu
Khdeir (18); Muahmmed Zakaryya Abu Khdeir (21); and Majd al-Ali Abu Khdeir
(21).

 

· At
approximately 05:30, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to
Murad Muahmmed Ilyan (49) in Nazlat Abu Ruman area in Ras al-Amoud
neighborhood, east of the Old City in Jerusalem. They arrested the
aforementioned civilian and took him to an unknown destination.

 

· At
approximately 06:30, Israeli forces raided and searched a house belonging to
Akram Abu al-Hawa in Nazlat al-Hardoub in al-Tour neighborhood, east of Jerusalem.
They arrested his son Muahmmed (17) and took him to an unknown destination.

 

Attacks
by Israeli Settlers

 

· At
approximately 16:00 on Tuesday, 23 July 2014, 4 Israeli settlers attacked
Muahmmed Abdullah Idrees when he was returning from his job in Yafa Street in
Western Jerusalem. The aforementioned civilian reported that 4 settlers
followed him till he stopped at the bus station. Upon seeing them getting ready
to attack him, he tried to escape. However, they managed to beat him up. As a
result, he sustained minor wounds and bruises in his face and legs.

 

6. 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 01:30 on Friday, 18 July 2014, a group of settlers who gathered
near the entrance of Kafr Laqef village, east of Qalqilya, threw stones at
Palestinians civilians’ vehicles passing on the road between Qalqilya and
Nablus. No injuries were reported.

 

· At
approximately 01:20 on Sunday, 20 July 2014, a group of settlers from “Taffouh”
settlement, northeast of Salfit, threw stones at Palestinians civilians’
vehicles passing on the main road near the intersection of the aforementioned
settlement. No injuries were reported.

 

 

 

 

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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