27 oct 2015
Three Palestinians were wounded in confrontations that flared up with Israeli occupation forces (IOF) east of Breij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip afternoon Tuesday.
Media sources said that two young men were injured with live bullets while the third choked on teargas used in abundance by the IOF soldiers to disperse the peaceful demonstration.
The PIC reporter said that dozens of young men responded to a call for a march in solidarity with the West Bank and Jerusalem intifada by the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and marched to the borders hoisting Palestinian and DFLP flags.
They were met with intensified firing of teargas and live ammo on their approach of the security fence, the reporter added.
Media sources said that two young men were injured with live bullets while the third choked on teargas used in abundance by the IOF soldiers to disperse the peaceful demonstration.
The PIC reporter said that dozens of young men responded to a call for a march in solidarity with the West Bank and Jerusalem intifada by the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and marched to the borders hoisting Palestinian and DFLP flags.
They were met with intensified firing of teargas and live ammo on their approach of the security fence, the reporter added.
The Israeli Air Force carried out, on Monday at night, two air strikes targeting targets in the Gaza Strip, wounding one civilian, and causing excessive property damage. Another Palestinian was injured by army fire in Central Gaza.
The first Israeli air strikes struck east of the al-Maghazi refuge camp, in central, wounding one resident, who was moved to the Al-Aqsa Hospital, in Deir al-Balah nearby town.
The strike caused excessive damage to a number of homes and property.
The Israeli Air Force also struck a site, close to the destroyed and repeatedly bombarded Gaza International Airport, east of Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. The strike caused excessive property damage, but no injuries.
In addition, soldiers stationed across the border fence, opened fire on Palestinian protesters, east of the al-Boreij refugee camp, in central Gaza, moderately wounding one Palestinian with a live round.
Meanwhile, Israeli media sources said a shell was fired from the Shuhada Graveyard, south of Beit Hanoun, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, and struck an open area in the Shaar HaNegev Regional Council of settlement, causing no damage or injuries.
The first Israeli air strikes struck east of the al-Maghazi refuge camp, in central, wounding one resident, who was moved to the Al-Aqsa Hospital, in Deir al-Balah nearby town.
The strike caused excessive damage to a number of homes and property.
The Israeli Air Force also struck a site, close to the destroyed and repeatedly bombarded Gaza International Airport, east of Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. The strike caused excessive property damage, but no injuries.
In addition, soldiers stationed across the border fence, opened fire on Palestinian protesters, east of the al-Boreij refugee camp, in central Gaza, moderately wounding one Palestinian with a live round.
Meanwhile, Israeli media sources said a shell was fired from the Shuhada Graveyard, south of Beit Hanoun, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, and struck an open area in the Shaar HaNegev Regional Council of settlement, causing no damage or injuries.
26 oct 2015
A rocket fired from Gaza Strip landed Monday evening in an open area near the eastern border region with the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Army claimed.
The Israeli media sources said the rocket, which landed in an open area in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council, caused no injuries or damage.
Rocket sirens sounded in the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council in the area before the rocket fell.
Israel has murdered over 65 Palestinians since October, 1. 16 of those were killed in Gaza.
The Israeli media sources said the rocket, which landed in an open area in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council, caused no injuries or damage.
Rocket sirens sounded in the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council in the area before the rocket fell.
Israel has murdered over 65 Palestinians since October, 1. 16 of those were killed in Gaza.
A Palestinian youth was shot and injured at the hands of Israeli occupation forces to the east of Breij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Monday evening.
The PIC reporter said that 21-year-old Bilal Abu Hamde, from Nuseirat refugee camp, was hit with a live bullet in his foot.
The youth was transferred to a hospital in Deir al-Balah city where his condition was described as “moderate”.
The PIC reporter said that 21-year-old Bilal Abu Hamde, from Nuseirat refugee camp, was hit with a live bullet in his foot.
The youth was transferred to a hospital in Deir al-Balah city where his condition was described as “moderate”.
24 oct 2015
Khalil Hassan Abu Obeid 25
The number killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip continues to rise as a Palestinian succumbed, Saturday, to wounds sustained during a demonstration days before, Gaza’s ministry of health said.
Spokesperson of the ministry of health, Ashraf al-Qidra, told Ma’an News Agency that Khalil Hassan Abu Obeid, 25, died after being injured by Israeli forces in eastern Khan Younis.
Obeid is the 17th Palestinian to be killed in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the month. Fifteen have been shot with live ammunition during clashes, while a two-year-old and her pregnant mother were killed in an Israeli airstrike on their home.
Yesterday, Yahya Karira, 20, died after being shot in the head by Israeli forces during clashes last week in the Nahal Oz area.
Clashes began to erupt inside of the Gaza Strip and along the border fence earlier this month as demonstrators marched in solidarity with Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Tensions initially escalated in the areas following the fatal shooting of two Israeli settlers on Oct. 1, reprisal settler attacks, as well as increased restrictions on Palestinian entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that the third week of October held the highest number of injured in the Gaza Strip since the end of the war in 2014.
Yesterday at least 95 Palestinians were injured by live ammunition and rubber-coated steel bullets during clashes in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent and Gaza’s ministry of health. Video
The number killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip continues to rise as a Palestinian succumbed, Saturday, to wounds sustained during a demonstration days before, Gaza’s ministry of health said.
Spokesperson of the ministry of health, Ashraf al-Qidra, told Ma’an News Agency that Khalil Hassan Abu Obeid, 25, died after being injured by Israeli forces in eastern Khan Younis.
Obeid is the 17th Palestinian to be killed in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the month. Fifteen have been shot with live ammunition during clashes, while a two-year-old and her pregnant mother were killed in an Israeli airstrike on their home.
Yesterday, Yahya Karira, 20, died after being shot in the head by Israeli forces during clashes last week in the Nahal Oz area.
Clashes began to erupt inside of the Gaza Strip and along the border fence earlier this month as demonstrators marched in solidarity with Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Tensions initially escalated in the areas following the fatal shooting of two Israeli settlers on Oct. 1, reprisal settler attacks, as well as increased restrictions on Palestinian entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that the third week of October held the highest number of injured in the Gaza Strip since the end of the war in 2014.
Yesterday at least 95 Palestinians were injured by live ammunition and rubber-coated steel bullets during clashes in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent and Gaza’s ministry of health. Video
The Palestinian ministry of health condemned the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) for targeting Palestinian ambulance crews who provided medical assistance to the wounded during recent clashes east of the Gaza border.
A spokesman for the health ministry told Quds Press that the IOF deliberately targets Palestinian ambulances and paramedics during their presence at flashpoint areas on the Gaza border to help wounded protesters.
The spokesman said that three Palestinian paramedics suffered from inhaling tear gas fired directly at them by Israeli soldiers and another one was wounded by a rubber bullet during violent events near the Israeli perimeter fence east of Gaza.
He added that two Red Crescent ambulances also sustained damage during the Israeli gunfire attacks.
He appealed to international humanitarian groups to intervene to curb Israel's systematic attacks against the Palestinian ambulance crews and provide them with the protection stipulated by the international law.
A spokesman for the health ministry told Quds Press that the IOF deliberately targets Palestinian ambulances and paramedics during their presence at flashpoint areas on the Gaza border to help wounded protesters.
The spokesman said that three Palestinian paramedics suffered from inhaling tear gas fired directly at them by Israeli soldiers and another one was wounded by a rubber bullet during violent events near the Israeli perimeter fence east of Gaza.
He added that two Red Crescent ambulances also sustained damage during the Israeli gunfire attacks.
He appealed to international humanitarian groups to intervene to curb Israel's systematic attacks against the Palestinian ambulance crews and provide them with the protection stipulated by the international law.
23 oct 2015
Violent clashes broke out across West Bank and the eastern borders of Gaza as Palestinians call for day of anger on the twenty-third day of Jerusalem Intifada.
The Palestinian Health Ministry declared that 195 Palestinians were injured on Friday including 159 Gazans and 36 West Bankers.
In Gaza Strip, 72 Palestinians were shot with live rounds, 22 others were injured with rubber bullets, while 65 suffered tear gas inhalation.
In West Bank, 27 youths were injured with live bullets, while eight others suffered rubber bullet injuries. One young man suffered different injuries and bruises after being brutally beaten at the hands of Israeli forces.
Since the morning hours, clashes have been going high across West Bank cities and towns. 31 injuries were reported during the confrontation.
Four Palestinians were injured during Nablus clashes, while eight others were reported in Ramallah.
In Bethlehem, five Palestinians were injured with live and rubber bullets as clashes broke out throughout the city.
In al-Khalil, eight Palestinians were shot and injured with live rounds while another suffered serious head injuries after being directly hit with a rubber-coated metal.
In Gaza Strip, 159 people were injured including four medics and dozens who suffered from tear gas inhalation and were treated on the scene.
Two Palestinians ambulances were targeted by Israeli gunfire while transferring injured to hospital, the ministry pointed out.
Two other journalists suffered tear gas inhalation while covering the clashes east of the Strip.
The Palestinian Health Ministry declared that 195 Palestinians were injured on Friday including 159 Gazans and 36 West Bankers.
In Gaza Strip, 72 Palestinians were shot with live rounds, 22 others were injured with rubber bullets, while 65 suffered tear gas inhalation.
In West Bank, 27 youths were injured with live bullets, while eight others suffered rubber bullet injuries. One young man suffered different injuries and bruises after being brutally beaten at the hands of Israeli forces.
Since the morning hours, clashes have been going high across West Bank cities and towns. 31 injuries were reported during the confrontation.
Four Palestinians were injured during Nablus clashes, while eight others were reported in Ramallah.
In Bethlehem, five Palestinians were injured with live and rubber bullets as clashes broke out throughout the city.
In al-Khalil, eight Palestinians were shot and injured with live rounds while another suffered serious head injuries after being directly hit with a rubber-coated metal.
In Gaza Strip, 159 people were injured including four medics and dozens who suffered from tear gas inhalation and were treated on the scene.
Two Palestinians ambulances were targeted by Israeli gunfire while transferring injured to hospital, the ministry pointed out.
Two other journalists suffered tear gas inhalation while covering the clashes east of the Strip.
Twenty-one Palestinians have been injured, Friday, during clashes with Israeli soldiers in areas close to the border fence in the besieged Gaza Strip, while one of the wounded suffered a serious injury.
Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesperson of the Health Ministry in Gaza, said ten of the wounded Palestinians were shot with a live Israeli army rounds, four with rubber-coated steel bullets, and the rest suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Dr. Al-Qedra added that the soldiers also fired rubber-coated steel bullets at a Palestinian ambulance while medics were trying to transfer wounded residents to hospitals.
Six Palestinians were shot east of the ash-Shejaeyya, one of them with a live round in the leg; two others were rubber-coated metal bullets, and three others suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Four Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated metal in northern Gaza, one of them in the head, suffering a moderate injury, while four others were shot with live rounds, east of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
Three of the wounded Palestinians in Khan Younis were shot in their legs, while a fourth resident suffered a serious back injury.
More clashes took place close to Natal Oz area, east of Gaza city, in addition to az-Zanna and Khuza’a, east of Khan Younis.
Three Palestinians were shot, close to the border fence, east of the al-Boreij refugee camp in central Gaza.
Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesperson of the Health Ministry in Gaza, said ten of the wounded Palestinians were shot with a live Israeli army rounds, four with rubber-coated steel bullets, and the rest suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Dr. Al-Qedra added that the soldiers also fired rubber-coated steel bullets at a Palestinian ambulance while medics were trying to transfer wounded residents to hospitals.
Six Palestinians were shot east of the ash-Shejaeyya, one of them with a live round in the leg; two others were rubber-coated metal bullets, and three others suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Four Palestinians were shot with rubber-coated metal in northern Gaza, one of them in the head, suffering a moderate injury, while four others were shot with live rounds, east of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
Three of the wounded Palestinians in Khan Younis were shot in their legs, while a fourth resident suffered a serious back injury.
More clashes took place close to Natal Oz area, east of Gaza city, in addition to az-Zanna and Khuza’a, east of Khan Younis.
Three Palestinians were shot, close to the border fence, east of the al-Boreij refugee camp in central Gaza.
Yahya Hashem Karira 20
A Palestinian young man succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening after being shot and seriously injured by Israeli gunfire during the clashes that erupted last week along the eastern borders of Gaza Strip.
Spokesperson for the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza Ashraf al-Qidra identified the young man as Yahya Hashem Karira, 20.
Karira’s death brings the total number of Palestinian victims who were shot and killed by Israeli gunfire since the outbreak of the Jerusalem Intifada to 55 including 12 children, the ministry said.
Karira is the 16th Palestinian to be killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the month including a two-year-old girl and her pregnant mother in an Israeli airstrike, while 38 other victims were killed in the West Bank.
More than 2000 other Palestinians were injured with live fire, rubber-coated bullets, and tear gas during the ongoing clashes across the West Bank, occupied Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip. 391 children were among the injured.
A Palestinian young man succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening after being shot and seriously injured by Israeli gunfire during the clashes that erupted last week along the eastern borders of Gaza Strip.
Spokesperson for the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza Ashraf al-Qidra identified the young man as Yahya Hashem Karira, 20.
Karira’s death brings the total number of Palestinian victims who were shot and killed by Israeli gunfire since the outbreak of the Jerusalem Intifada to 55 including 12 children, the ministry said.
Karira is the 16th Palestinian to be killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the month including a two-year-old girl and her pregnant mother in an Israeli airstrike, while 38 other victims were killed in the West Bank.
More than 2000 other Palestinians were injured with live fire, rubber-coated bullets, and tear gas during the ongoing clashes across the West Bank, occupied Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip. 391 children were among the injured.
22 oct 2015
Two Palestinian young men were shot and wounded at the hands of Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in central Gaza Strip on Thursday evening.
The PIC reporter said that the two youths were hit with live bullets in their feet during confrontations to the east of Breij refugee camp in central Gaza.
He reported that IOF soldiers stationed at the eastern borders of Gaza fired teargas canisters and live ammo at the protesters.
Young men in Gaza have been organizing marches near the Gaza borders in support of the intifada in occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank that broke out starting October 1st in protest at Israeli violations especially against the holy Aqsa Mosque.
The PIC reporter said that the two youths were hit with live bullets in their feet during confrontations to the east of Breij refugee camp in central Gaza.
He reported that IOF soldiers stationed at the eastern borders of Gaza fired teargas canisters and live ammo at the protesters.
Young men in Gaza have been organizing marches near the Gaza borders in support of the intifada in occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank that broke out starting October 1st in protest at Israeli violations especially against the holy Aqsa Mosque.
21 oct 2015
A Palestinian young man was wounded Wednesday afternoon east of Breij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip at the hands of Israeli occupation forces (IOF).
Ashraf al-Qedra, the health ministry spokesman, said that a young man, 20, was hit with a bullet in his foot.
He added that the youth, who was injured in the confrontations between young men and IOF soldiers, was in moderate condition.
Ashraf al-Qedra, the health ministry spokesman, said that a young man, 20, was hit with a bullet in his foot.
He added that the youth, who was injured in the confrontations between young men and IOF soldiers, was in moderate condition.
20 oct 2015
Ahmad al-Sarhi 27
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian, and injured nine others with live fire on Tuesday, during clashes on the border of the northern and central Gaza Strip, a medical official said.
Ashraf al-Qidra, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health in Gaza, said Ahmad al-Sarhi, 27, was shot dead east of the al-Bureij refugee camp. Six others were injured with live fire.
In northern Gaza, eight Palestinians were injured near the Erez crossing. Three Palestinians were shot and injured with live fire and five others suffered injuries from tear gas, at least one of which was hit with a tear gas canister.
Israeli authorities closed the Erez crossing following the clashes, according to Ma'an.
An Israeli army spokesperson said Israeli forces "identified terrorists preparing to attack forces carrying out defensive activities in southern Gaza Strip," on the border. The spokesperson said Israeli forces "foiled the attack, firing towards the snipers and hits were confirmed."
The spokesperson could not immediately confirm how many Palestinians were shot or their condition. On Friday, two Palestinians were killed and at least 100 others injured as Israeli forces opened fire at demonstrators in the Gaza Strip.
A week earlier, 12 Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, with 10 shot dead during demonstrations at the border and two killed, a two-year-old girl and her pregnant mother, in an airstrike.
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian, and injured nine others with live fire on Tuesday, during clashes on the border of the northern and central Gaza Strip, a medical official said.
Ashraf al-Qidra, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health in Gaza, said Ahmad al-Sarhi, 27, was shot dead east of the al-Bureij refugee camp. Six others were injured with live fire.
In northern Gaza, eight Palestinians were injured near the Erez crossing. Three Palestinians were shot and injured with live fire and five others suffered injuries from tear gas, at least one of which was hit with a tear gas canister.
Israeli authorities closed the Erez crossing following the clashes, according to Ma'an.
An Israeli army spokesperson said Israeli forces "identified terrorists preparing to attack forces carrying out defensive activities in southern Gaza Strip," on the border. The spokesperson said Israeli forces "foiled the attack, firing towards the snipers and hits were confirmed."
The spokesperson could not immediately confirm how many Palestinians were shot or their condition. On Friday, two Palestinians were killed and at least 100 others injured as Israeli forces opened fire at demonstrators in the Gaza Strip.
A week earlier, 12 Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, with 10 shot dead during demonstrations at the border and two killed, a two-year-old girl and her pregnant mother, in an airstrike.
19 oct 2015
A wave of violent clashes between Palestinian civilian youths and the Israeli occupation troops rocked eastern al-Bureij refugee camp, in central Gaza Strip, afternoon Monday.
The Israeli occupation patrols aggressively disbanded a group of Palestinian unarmed youths, targeting them with randomly-shot spates of tear gas canisters and live rounds.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said 45 Palestinians were killed by the Israeli occupation army since the outbreak of the ongoing Jerusalem Intifada earlier this month, 10 among whom identified as children aged between 16 months and 17-years-old.
The Israeli occupation patrols aggressively disbanded a group of Palestinian unarmed youths, targeting them with randomly-shot spates of tear gas canisters and live rounds.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said 45 Palestinians were killed by the Israeli occupation army since the outbreak of the ongoing Jerusalem Intifada earlier this month, 10 among whom identified as children aged between 16 months and 17-years-old.
Three Palestinian youths were injured Sunday evening as the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened fire at Palestinian demonstrators east of al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.
Local sources reported that the three youths were injured in their feet during clashes with IOF soldiers near the border fence east of al-Bureij.
The injured youths were taken to hospital suffering moderate wounds, medical sources said.
Meanwhile, dozens of youths suffered breathing problems due to tear gas inhalation.
Since the outbreak of Jerusalem Intifada, 14 Gazans were shot and killed during clashes at the border areas.
Local sources reported that the three youths were injured in their feet during clashes with IOF soldiers near the border fence east of al-Bureij.
The injured youths were taken to hospital suffering moderate wounds, medical sources said.
Meanwhile, dozens of youths suffered breathing problems due to tear gas inhalation.
Since the outbreak of Jerusalem Intifada, 14 Gazans were shot and killed during clashes at the border areas.
18 oct 2015
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided areas in central Gaza Strip, east of Breij refugee camp, on Sunday morning.
Media sources said that IOF soldiers in armored vehicles advanced 200 meters west of the security fence.
They added that the soldiers used two huge bulldozers to level land in the area under heavy presence of drones.
The area has witnessed violent confrontations over the past two week between angry young Palestinians protesting Israeli measures in occupied Jerusalem and the Aqsa Mosque and supporting the Jerusalem Intifada.
Media sources said that IOF soldiers in armored vehicles advanced 200 meters west of the security fence.
They added that the soldiers used two huge bulldozers to level land in the area under heavy presence of drones.
The area has witnessed violent confrontations over the past two week between angry young Palestinians protesting Israeli measures in occupied Jerusalem and the Aqsa Mosque and supporting the Jerusalem Intifada.
17 oct 2015
Several Palestinian homes and some schools were evacuated Saturday morning after Israeli soldiers fired tear gas grenades on the outskirts of al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City.
Eyewitnesses told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the Israeli occupation forces behind the border fence intensively fired tear gas at residential areas in the neighborhood, forcing many residents to evacuate their homes and schools.
A spokesman for the health ministry said that many Palestinian citizens suffered from inhaling tear gas and received medical assistance.
The tear gas attack is believed to be an Israeli attempt to force the citizens living in neighborhoods east of Gaza to leave their homes in order to prevent future clashes with young men from these areas.
Eyewitnesses told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that the Israeli occupation forces behind the border fence intensively fired tear gas at residential areas in the neighborhood, forcing many residents to evacuate their homes and schools.
A spokesman for the health ministry said that many Palestinian citizens suffered from inhaling tear gas and received medical assistance.
The tear gas attack is believed to be an Israeli attempt to force the citizens living in neighborhoods east of Gaza to leave their homes in order to prevent future clashes with young men from these areas.
16 oct 2015
Yahiya Abd al-Qader Farhat 24
A 24-year old Palestinian was shot in the head and killed, while at least 27 others were injured after Israeli occupation forces fired at demonstrators in the Gaza Strip on Friday.
Ashraf al-Qidra, Gaza’s Ministry of Health spokesman, said that Yahiya Abd al-Qader Farhat, aged 24, from the neighborhood of al-Shujaiyya in Gaza, had been killed during demonstrations in the north of the Gaza Strip.
He was taken to the al-Awda hospital in Jabalia, but didn’t resist the injuries, according to PNN.
A 24-year old Palestinian was shot in the head and killed, while at least 27 others were injured after Israeli occupation forces fired at demonstrators in the Gaza Strip on Friday.
Ashraf al-Qidra, Gaza’s Ministry of Health spokesman, said that Yahiya Abd al-Qader Farhat, aged 24, from the neighborhood of al-Shujaiyya in Gaza, had been killed during demonstrations in the north of the Gaza Strip.
He was taken to the al-Awda hospital in Jabalia, but didn’t resist the injuries, according to PNN.
Mahmoud Hatim Hmeid 22
Mahmoud Hatim Hmeid, 22, was identified by Ma'an as the second victim. He was killed east of the al-Shujaiyeh neighborhood in northern Gaza. Demonstrations are ongoing in the Gaza Strip, especially near the Erez and Nahal Oz crossings in the northern area.
Mushir al-Masri, a Hamas official, called upon all factions to take part in the “Intifada against Israel”. The leader of Islamic Jihad, Khalid al-Batsh, said the movement would remain “ready to strike the enemy".
Last weekend, 12 Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli occupation forces, including a two-year-old girl and her pregnant mother, in an airstrike.
Israel kills 2, injures 211 in Gaza
Israeli occupation forces killed Friday afternoon two Palestinian youths and injured more than 211, 88 of whom with live ammunition in Gaza Strip, Minister of Health reports.
Mahmoud Humeida, 22, and Yahya Farahat, 22, died in hospital of their serious injuries when Israeli forces open fire at young Palestinian protesters, according to Dr. Ashraf Alqedra, spokesperson of Gaza Ministry of Health.
Dr. Alqedra said 211 Palestinians were injured, 88 of whom with live ammunition, 44 rubber-coated steel bullets, and 79 cases of suffocation as a result of the tear gas canisters.
Mahmoud Hatim Hmeid, 22, was identified by Ma'an as the second victim. He was killed east of the al-Shujaiyeh neighborhood in northern Gaza. Demonstrations are ongoing in the Gaza Strip, especially near the Erez and Nahal Oz crossings in the northern area.
Mushir al-Masri, a Hamas official, called upon all factions to take part in the “Intifada against Israel”. The leader of Islamic Jihad, Khalid al-Batsh, said the movement would remain “ready to strike the enemy".
Last weekend, 12 Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli occupation forces, including a two-year-old girl and her pregnant mother, in an airstrike.
Israel kills 2, injures 211 in Gaza
Israeli occupation forces killed Friday afternoon two Palestinian youths and injured more than 211, 88 of whom with live ammunition in Gaza Strip, Minister of Health reports.
Mahmoud Humeida, 22, and Yahya Farahat, 22, died in hospital of their serious injuries when Israeli forces open fire at young Palestinian protesters, according to Dr. Ashraf Alqedra, spokesperson of Gaza Ministry of Health.
Dr. Alqedra said 211 Palestinians were injured, 88 of whom with live ammunition, 44 rubber-coated steel bullets, and 79 cases of suffocation as a result of the tear gas canisters.
Shawqi Obeid 37
The wounded Palestinian Shawqi Obeid, 37, died on Friday of wounds he sustained last week during clashes that erupted at the Israeli-controlled Erez border crossing, medical sources said.
Obeid died a week after being shot and injured during border demonstrations that ended with clashes with Israeli soldiers.
Demonstrations have been organized along Gaza borders over the past week to show solidarity with protesters in the occupied West Bank and occupied Jerusalem.
At least 12 Palestinians were shot dead in the protests, including two boys aged 13 and 15, and 328 others were injured by live fire or rubber-coated steel bullets, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Since the beginning of October, 34 Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli gun fire including seven minors and 12 Gazans while 1300 others were injured, the ministry added.
The wounded Palestinian Shawqi Obeid, 37, died on Friday of wounds he sustained last week during clashes that erupted at the Israeli-controlled Erez border crossing, medical sources said.
Obeid died a week after being shot and injured during border demonstrations that ended with clashes with Israeli soldiers.
Demonstrations have been organized along Gaza borders over the past week to show solidarity with protesters in the occupied West Bank and occupied Jerusalem.
At least 12 Palestinians were shot dead in the protests, including two boys aged 13 and 15, and 328 others were injured by live fire or rubber-coated steel bullets, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Since the beginning of October, 34 Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli gun fire including seven minors and 12 Gazans while 1300 others were injured, the ministry added.
15 oct 2015
Ten Palestinian youths were injured in clashes that erupted Thursday evening with Israeli soldiers to the east of al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.
The spokesman of Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza Ashraf al-Qudra said, in a statement posted on his Facebook page, eight injuries were caused by suffocation on tear gas fired by the Israeli occupation forces while two others suffered bullet injuries. The injuries were described as moderate.
Over recent days, violent clashes have been ongoing between Palestinian youths and Israeli troops east of Bureij refugee camp.
The spokesman of Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza Ashraf al-Qudra said, in a statement posted on his Facebook page, eight injuries were caused by suffocation on tear gas fired by the Israeli occupation forces while two others suffered bullet injuries. The injuries were described as moderate.
Over recent days, violent clashes have been ongoing between Palestinian youths and Israeli troops east of Bureij refugee camp.
Four Israeli military bulldozers and one claw crane escorted by soldiers on Thursday morning carried out a limited incursion into al-Maghazi area east of the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian Information Center (PIC) reporter in Gaza said that the heavy construction vehicles embarked on bulldozing and destroying agricultural lands north of al-Maghazi area.
The Israeli incursion is believed to be a prelude to a plan to build another security fence inside Gaza to prevent the Palestinians from infiltrating into Israeli settlements in the Negev.
The Palestinian Information Center (PIC) reporter in Gaza said that the heavy construction vehicles embarked on bulldozing and destroying agricultural lands north of al-Maghazi area.
The Israeli incursion is believed to be a prelude to a plan to build another security fence inside Gaza to prevent the Palestinians from infiltrating into Israeli settlements in the Negev.
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