19 nov 2000
Abdul-Rahman Ziad al-Dahshan 14
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Raf'at Muhib Ibrahim Judeh 22
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Abdul-Rahman of Gaza City, killed by IDF gunfire to his chest during a demonstration at the Karni checkpoint.
Raf'at resident of Zawata, Nablus district, killed in Zawata, Nablus district. |
18 nov 2000
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF)
Attn: Shani
Jerusalem, 18 November 2000
Re: Need of comment regarding the death of Yousuf Suleiman Abu Awwad, ID No. 99208308-9, born 26.01.1970, resident of Beit Omar, Hebron District.
Today, two representatives from our organisation witnessed the autopsy of Yousuf Suleiman Abu Awwad (30) performed in the Forensic Medicine Department of the Palestinian Ministry of Justice in Abu Dis. We will issue a press release on this case in the near future, and would like to include your comments. As such, please get back to us at your earliest convenience.
Our understanding thusfar is as follows: The autopsy established that Yousuf Suleiman Abu Awwad was shot in the head at a close range with one single shot. According to the forensic doctors, Abu Awwad was shot from a distance of more than 75 cm, with a high velocity bullet which exploded inside the head. Because of the huge damage of the skull, the doctors argued that the victim was shot from a short distance.
Witnesses report to PHRMG that the victim was in a car with two other people on their way from a visit to the victim’s brother’s house. They were approaching Beit Omar when stopped by Israeli soldiers on Thursday, November 16, at around 7:30 p.m. Israeli soldiers forbid the car to enter to Beit Omar. Abu Awwad stopped his car, and one of the soldiers (a black male) hit his car with a stone. Abu Awwad got out of his car and started shouting to the soldier.
The soldier then immediately shot Abu Awwad in his head, while accusing him of trying to steal his weapon. According to the witnesses, no provocation took place that could result in the opening of fire. Abu Awwad was not armed. The witnesses further report that the captain on the scene approached the soldier and confiscated his weapon while asking him the reason for shooting. The soldier repeated that the victim tried to steal his weapon. The soldier was immediately taken away from the scene and transported to the IDF headquarter of the West Bank.
It seems that Mr. Abu Awwad was murdered. It is evident that the soldier violated the ‘Opening Fire Regulations’ by shooting the victim in the head, rather than his legs. We request a response on the following:
1) Is the soldier in question under arrest?
2) Has an investigation file been opened on the killing of Abu Awwad?
3) Is the I.D.F. taking pro-active steps to ensure that soldiers obide by Opening Fire Regulations?
4) Why was no autopsy ordered of Abu Awwad’s body from the Israeli side? He was a resident of Area B.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours Sincerely,
Bassem Eid
Executive Director
PHRMG
Attn: Shani
Jerusalem, 18 November 2000
Re: Need of comment regarding the death of Yousuf Suleiman Abu Awwad, ID No. 99208308-9, born 26.01.1970, resident of Beit Omar, Hebron District.
Today, two representatives from our organisation witnessed the autopsy of Yousuf Suleiman Abu Awwad (30) performed in the Forensic Medicine Department of the Palestinian Ministry of Justice in Abu Dis. We will issue a press release on this case in the near future, and would like to include your comments. As such, please get back to us at your earliest convenience.
Our understanding thusfar is as follows: The autopsy established that Yousuf Suleiman Abu Awwad was shot in the head at a close range with one single shot. According to the forensic doctors, Abu Awwad was shot from a distance of more than 75 cm, with a high velocity bullet which exploded inside the head. Because of the huge damage of the skull, the doctors argued that the victim was shot from a short distance.
Witnesses report to PHRMG that the victim was in a car with two other people on their way from a visit to the victim’s brother’s house. They were approaching Beit Omar when stopped by Israeli soldiers on Thursday, November 16, at around 7:30 p.m. Israeli soldiers forbid the car to enter to Beit Omar. Abu Awwad stopped his car, and one of the soldiers (a black male) hit his car with a stone. Abu Awwad got out of his car and started shouting to the soldier.
The soldier then immediately shot Abu Awwad in his head, while accusing him of trying to steal his weapon. According to the witnesses, no provocation took place that could result in the opening of fire. Abu Awwad was not armed. The witnesses further report that the captain on the scene approached the soldier and confiscated his weapon while asking him the reason for shooting. The soldier repeated that the victim tried to steal his weapon. The soldier was immediately taken away from the scene and transported to the IDF headquarter of the West Bank.
It seems that Mr. Abu Awwad was murdered. It is evident that the soldier violated the ‘Opening Fire Regulations’ by shooting the victim in the head, rather than his legs. We request a response on the following:
1) Is the soldier in question under arrest?
2) Has an investigation file been opened on the killing of Abu Awwad?
3) Is the I.D.F. taking pro-active steps to ensure that soldiers obide by Opening Fire Regulations?
4) Why was no autopsy ordered of Abu Awwad’s body from the Israeli side? He was a resident of Area B.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours Sincerely,
Bassem Eid
Executive Director
PHRMG
17 nov 2000
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16 nov 2000
Samer Muhammad Hassan al-Khadur 18
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Yusef Suleiman Abu 'Awad 30
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Samer resident of al-Fawwar Camp, Hebron district, killed in al-Fawwar Camp, Hebron district, by live ammunition. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Killed during a demonstration.
Yusef resident of Beit Ummar, Hebron district, killed in Beit Ummar, Hebron district. |
15 nov 2000
Samer Khiry Ahmad Khader 29
resident of Tulkarm, killed in Tulkarm. |
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14 nov 2000
UN Should Monitor Rights in West Bank, Gaza
Violent attacks on civilians by Israeli settlers and Palestinians using guns and stones are also on the rise, often with the tacit consent of the authorities on each side. Israel is increasingly resorting to the use of heavy weaponry such as helicopter gunships, light rockets, and tank fire to respond to Palestinian rifle fire.
Human Rights Watch is concerned that this escalation will increase the number of civilian casualties.
UN Should Monitor Rights in West Bank, Gaza
Violent attacks on civilians by Israeli settlers and Palestinians using guns and stones are also on the rise, often with the tacit consent of the authorities on each side. Israel is increasingly resorting to the use of heavy weaponry such as helicopter gunships, light rockets, and tank fire to respond to Palestinian rifle fire.
Human Rights Watch is concerned that this escalation will increase the number of civilian casualties.
Muhammad Khater Muhammad al-Ajla 13
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Saber Khamis al-Barash 15
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Muhammad of Gaza City, killed by IDF gunfire to his head during a demonstration near the Karni checkpoint.
Saber of Amari refugee camp, killed by IDF gunfire to his chest during a demonstration near the Ayosh Junction. |
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13 nov 2000
Tawfiq 'Abd a-Rahman al-Jaydi 32
resident of Qalqiliya, killed in Qalqiliya. Killed during an exchange of gunfire. |
12 nov 2000
Mahmoud Nafez abu-Naji 15
of Gaza City, killed by IDF gunfire to his chest during a demonstration. |
11 nov 2000
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10 nov 2000
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9 nov 2000
At approximately 11:45 local time, a combat helicopter of the Israeli occupation forces fired three rockets at a civilian car in Beit Sahour, killing one of its travelers and two female passerby, and wounding a number of other civilians.The driver was Hussein Mohammed ‘Ebayyat, 37, from the village of Ta’amra near Bethlehem. A rocket exploded near the car, killing ‘Aziza Dannoun Jobran, 52, and Rahma She’ibat, 50, both from Beit Sahour.
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8 nov 2000
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7 nov 2000
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6 nov 2000
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5 nov 2000
Maher Muhammad Ibrahim al-Suedy 16
of Bureij refugee camp, Gaza, killed by IDF gunfire to his head during a demonstration.
of Bureij refugee camp, Gaza, killed by IDF gunfire to his head during a demonstration.
4 nov 2000
Hind Nidal Jamil Qauider 23 days old
of Hebron, killed by IDF gas
of Hebron, killed by IDF gas
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3 nov 2000
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2 nov 2000
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Amnesty warns of war crimes.
More than 150 people, almost all of them Palestinians, have been killed in the latest outbreak of violence.
More than 150 people, almost all of them Palestinians, have been killed in the latest outbreak of violence.
1 nov 2000
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31 oct 2000
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29 oct 2000
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Thaer Ibrahim Shalsh al-Zayd 17
of Jalazoun refugee camp, killed by IDF gunfire to his abdomen during a demonstration at Ayosh Junction. |
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27 oct 2000
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24 oct 2000
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23 oct 2000
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22 oct 2000
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14 year old Wael Imad el Nasheat , was shot in the head with a live bullet on Sunday, 22 of Oct. 2000 , during clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians stone-throwers at Erez Junction northern Gaza city.
Hundreds of Palestinians carried his body during his funeral in the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip . |
