14 may 2018 Page 1
Israeli troops have opened fire on Palestinians who have gathered near a Gaza fence for the climax of a six-week demonstration coinciding with the inauguration of US embassy in Jerusalem al-Quds.
Clashes erupted along the fence Monday between Palestinians and Israeli forces as protesters converged on the site for a "day of rage".
According to Gaza health officials, at least 52 Palestinians have been shot dead and over 2,400 wounded by Israeli snipers who are positioned along the fence, facing the protesters.
Later on Monday, the Palestinian ambassador to the UN said there were eight children under the age of 16 among Palestinians killed during violent clashes that took place on the border fence separating Israel from the Gaza Strip.
"We condemn in the strongest terms these atrocities by the Israeli occupying forces, using this massive fire power against civilians who have the right to demonstrate peacefully -- and they have been demonstrating peacefully," Riyad Mansour added.
Israeli troops have killed 45 Palestinians since the demonstrations began on March 30, according to Palestinian health officials, while no Israeli casualties have been reported.
The death toll has drawn international criticism, but the United States which has angered Muslims with its embassy move, has supported Israel.
On Sunday, the Israeli air force dropped leaflets over the Gaza Strip warning Palestinians not to approach the fence and threatening to target Hamas facilities in the besieged territory if protesters breach the barrier.
Palestinian witnesses said Israeli aircraft also dropped flammable material on Monday to burn tires that protesters had stacked to set on fire. The Israelis also fired tear gas at people inside the tented encampments that have sprung up along the fence.
Hardline education minister Naftali Bennett told Israel Radio that the regime would treat the Gaza fence as an "Iron Wall" and anyone who approached it as a "terrorist".
The rallies known as the “Great March of Return” are due to climax on Tuesday, the 70th anniversary of Nakba Day (Day of Catastrophe) when Israel was created.
Every year on May 15, Palestinians all over the world hold demonstrations to commemorate the day, which marks the anniversary of the forcible Israeli eviction of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homeland in 1948.
The daily Haaretz quoted a senior Israeli officer in the Southern Command as predicting that Monday’s protests would be much more violent than those of the previous seven weeks as it coincides with the US embassy relocation.
Israel has doubled the number of forces around the Gaza Strip and in occupied West Bank territories ahead of the controversial embassy opening. On Sunday, the regime deployed 11 battalions along the Gaza fence, including special forces, intelligence units and snipers.
Additional combat battalions and intelligence units are to be deployed to the West Bank, the Israeli daily reported.
More than 1,000 Israeli settlers stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of East Jerusalem al-Quds on Sunday, in a provocative act ahead of the US embassy opening.
The occupied territories have witnessed new tensions ever since President Donald Trump announced on December 6 US recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s so-called capital.
The dramatic decision triggered demonstrations in the occupied Palestinian territories as well as Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Morocco and other Muslim countries.
Kremlin: US embassy opening adds fuel to Mideast tensions
The Kremlin said on Monday it feared the opening of a U.S. embassy in Jerusalem would increase tensions in the Middle East, Reuters reported.
"Yes, we have such fears," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call, when asked if the Kremlin was concerned the move could increase tensions in the wider region.
UN experts slam Israel's 'disproportionate use of force'
In a relevant development on Monday, UN rights experts urged Israel to halt excessive use of force against peaceful Palestinian protesters, calling for an "impartial, independent investigation" into Israeli troops’ violence in occupied territories.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said it was "alarmed by the disproportionate use of force displayed by the Israeli security forces against Palestinian demonstrators."
The 18-member UN committee said it was "gravely concerned that many of the persons who died or were injured were reportedly posing no imminent threat at the time they were shot," voicing alarm at "many reports according to which Israeli authorities have denied and continue to deny access to urgent medical treatment to injured Palestinians."
The UN rights experts further stated that the deaths and injuries in occupied territories occurred "in a context marked by the 50-year occupation of the Palestinian territory" as well as a more than decade-long crippling blockade imposed on Gaza.
Palestinian govt.: Israel committing 'terrible massacre' in Gaza
Also on Monday, the Palestinian government accused Israel of committing a "terrible massacre" of Palestinians in protests in Gaza Strip.
Palestinian government spokesman, Yusuf al-Mahmoud, demanded in a statement "an immediate international intervention to stop the terrible massacre in Gaza committed by the forces of the Israeli occupation against our heroic people."
Turkey: US embassy move encouraged massacre of Palestinians
Turkey on Monday said the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem al-Quds has encouraged Israeli forces to massacre Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Issuing a statement, Turkey's Foreign Ministry added that the embassy move disregarded the rights of Palestinians, saying, "We curse the massacre carried out by Israeli security forces, encouraged by this step, on the Palestinians participating in peaceful demonstrations."
Egypt condemns Israel for 'targeting of Palestinian civilians'
Egypt has also strongly condemned Israel's targeting of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, where peaceful demonstrators protesting US embassy move were welcomed on Monday by Israeli forces’ live rounds and tear gas canisters.
"Egypt rejects the use of force against peaceful marches demanding legitimate and just rights, and warns of the negative consequences of this dangerous escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories," the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Amnesty: Gaza bloodshed 'abhorrent violation'
Amnesty International said in a tweet on Monday that the bloodshed along Gaza's border fence with Israel was an "abhorrent violation" of human rights.
"We are witnessing an abhorrent violation of international law and human rights in Gaza.... This must end immediately," the London-based human rights group said on Twitter.
EU urges 'utmost restraint' after Gaza clashes
EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has urged Israel to show "utmost restraint" after at least 41 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during protests over US embassy decision on Monday.
"Dozens of Palestinians, including children, have been killed and hundreds injured from Israeli fire today, during ongoing mass protests near the Gaza fence. We expect all to act with utmost restraint to avoid further loss of life," Mogherini said in a statement.
Arab League: 'Shameful' countries celebrating US embassy move
Arab League chief, Ahmed Abul Gheit, on Monday slammed certain "shameful" countries, which he said were celebrating the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem al-Quds.
"It is shameful to see countries participating with the US and Israel in celebrating the former's embassy move to occupied Jerusalem in a clear and grave violation of international law and (UN) Security Council resolutions," said Abul Gheit.
Speaking in Cairo, where the Arab League is based, the official called on all countries to "refrain from taking any step that would harm the rights of the Palestinian people."
Abul Gheit added that the US embassy move "represents an extremely dangerous step" and "I don't think the American administration realizes its real implications in the short and long terms."
"The Palestinian side feels that the United States has abandoned its historic role as a credible mediator in this conflict, after Washington unfortunately revealed full bias towards the Israeli positions which consistently contradict international legitimacy and law."
France tells Israel to show restraint
France's foreign minister also reacted to situation in Gaza Monday calling on Israeli authorities to exercise restraint, adding that the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem al-Quds flouted international law.
"France calls on all actors to show responsibility to prevent a new escalation," Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a statement, adding, "France again calls on the Israeli authorities to exercise discernment and restraint in the use of force that must be strictly proportionate."
Le Drian also denounced the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem as violation of " international law and in particular UN Security Council resolutions."
UN human rights chief slams ‘shocking killing’ of Palestinians in Gaza
Also on Monday, the UN human rights chief, Zeid Raad Al Hussein, took to Twitter to condemn reckless killing of peaceful Palestinian protesters by Israeli forces.
“Shocking killing of dozens, injury of hundreds by Israeli live fire in Gaza must stop now. The right to life must be respected,” he said.
Al Hussein also called for punishment of those behind killing of Palestinians saying that “those responsible for outrageous human rights violations must be held to account.”
Arab League plans extraordinary meeting
The Arab League is preparing for an extraordinary session on Wednesday to discuss Washington’s "illegal" move of relocating its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds.
Egypt’s state news agency MENA also quoted an Arab diplomat as saying that permanent representatives to the Arab League will be participating in the event.
The meeting is convened with an aim "to counter the illegal decision taken by the United States of America to transfer its embassy to Jerusalem,” it added.
Clashes erupted along the fence Monday between Palestinians and Israeli forces as protesters converged on the site for a "day of rage".
According to Gaza health officials, at least 52 Palestinians have been shot dead and over 2,400 wounded by Israeli snipers who are positioned along the fence, facing the protesters.
Later on Monday, the Palestinian ambassador to the UN said there were eight children under the age of 16 among Palestinians killed during violent clashes that took place on the border fence separating Israel from the Gaza Strip.
"We condemn in the strongest terms these atrocities by the Israeli occupying forces, using this massive fire power against civilians who have the right to demonstrate peacefully -- and they have been demonstrating peacefully," Riyad Mansour added.
Israeli troops have killed 45 Palestinians since the demonstrations began on March 30, according to Palestinian health officials, while no Israeli casualties have been reported.
The death toll has drawn international criticism, but the United States which has angered Muslims with its embassy move, has supported Israel.
On Sunday, the Israeli air force dropped leaflets over the Gaza Strip warning Palestinians not to approach the fence and threatening to target Hamas facilities in the besieged territory if protesters breach the barrier.
Palestinian witnesses said Israeli aircraft also dropped flammable material on Monday to burn tires that protesters had stacked to set on fire. The Israelis also fired tear gas at people inside the tented encampments that have sprung up along the fence.
Hardline education minister Naftali Bennett told Israel Radio that the regime would treat the Gaza fence as an "Iron Wall" and anyone who approached it as a "terrorist".
The rallies known as the “Great March of Return” are due to climax on Tuesday, the 70th anniversary of Nakba Day (Day of Catastrophe) when Israel was created.
Every year on May 15, Palestinians all over the world hold demonstrations to commemorate the day, which marks the anniversary of the forcible Israeli eviction of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homeland in 1948.
The daily Haaretz quoted a senior Israeli officer in the Southern Command as predicting that Monday’s protests would be much more violent than those of the previous seven weeks as it coincides with the US embassy relocation.
Israel has doubled the number of forces around the Gaza Strip and in occupied West Bank territories ahead of the controversial embassy opening. On Sunday, the regime deployed 11 battalions along the Gaza fence, including special forces, intelligence units and snipers.
Additional combat battalions and intelligence units are to be deployed to the West Bank, the Israeli daily reported.
More than 1,000 Israeli settlers stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of East Jerusalem al-Quds on Sunday, in a provocative act ahead of the US embassy opening.
The occupied territories have witnessed new tensions ever since President Donald Trump announced on December 6 US recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s so-called capital.
The dramatic decision triggered demonstrations in the occupied Palestinian territories as well as Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Morocco and other Muslim countries.
Kremlin: US embassy opening adds fuel to Mideast tensions
The Kremlin said on Monday it feared the opening of a U.S. embassy in Jerusalem would increase tensions in the Middle East, Reuters reported.
"Yes, we have such fears," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call, when asked if the Kremlin was concerned the move could increase tensions in the wider region.
UN experts slam Israel's 'disproportionate use of force'
In a relevant development on Monday, UN rights experts urged Israel to halt excessive use of force against peaceful Palestinian protesters, calling for an "impartial, independent investigation" into Israeli troops’ violence in occupied territories.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said it was "alarmed by the disproportionate use of force displayed by the Israeli security forces against Palestinian demonstrators."
The 18-member UN committee said it was "gravely concerned that many of the persons who died or were injured were reportedly posing no imminent threat at the time they were shot," voicing alarm at "many reports according to which Israeli authorities have denied and continue to deny access to urgent medical treatment to injured Palestinians."
The UN rights experts further stated that the deaths and injuries in occupied territories occurred "in a context marked by the 50-year occupation of the Palestinian territory" as well as a more than decade-long crippling blockade imposed on Gaza.
Palestinian govt.: Israel committing 'terrible massacre' in Gaza
Also on Monday, the Palestinian government accused Israel of committing a "terrible massacre" of Palestinians in protests in Gaza Strip.
Palestinian government spokesman, Yusuf al-Mahmoud, demanded in a statement "an immediate international intervention to stop the terrible massacre in Gaza committed by the forces of the Israeli occupation against our heroic people."
Turkey: US embassy move encouraged massacre of Palestinians
Turkey on Monday said the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem al-Quds has encouraged Israeli forces to massacre Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Issuing a statement, Turkey's Foreign Ministry added that the embassy move disregarded the rights of Palestinians, saying, "We curse the massacre carried out by Israeli security forces, encouraged by this step, on the Palestinians participating in peaceful demonstrations."
Egypt condemns Israel for 'targeting of Palestinian civilians'
Egypt has also strongly condemned Israel's targeting of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, where peaceful demonstrators protesting US embassy move were welcomed on Monday by Israeli forces’ live rounds and tear gas canisters.
"Egypt rejects the use of force against peaceful marches demanding legitimate and just rights, and warns of the negative consequences of this dangerous escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories," the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Amnesty: Gaza bloodshed 'abhorrent violation'
Amnesty International said in a tweet on Monday that the bloodshed along Gaza's border fence with Israel was an "abhorrent violation" of human rights.
"We are witnessing an abhorrent violation of international law and human rights in Gaza.... This must end immediately," the London-based human rights group said on Twitter.
EU urges 'utmost restraint' after Gaza clashes
EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has urged Israel to show "utmost restraint" after at least 41 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during protests over US embassy decision on Monday.
"Dozens of Palestinians, including children, have been killed and hundreds injured from Israeli fire today, during ongoing mass protests near the Gaza fence. We expect all to act with utmost restraint to avoid further loss of life," Mogherini said in a statement.
Arab League: 'Shameful' countries celebrating US embassy move
Arab League chief, Ahmed Abul Gheit, on Monday slammed certain "shameful" countries, which he said were celebrating the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem al-Quds.
"It is shameful to see countries participating with the US and Israel in celebrating the former's embassy move to occupied Jerusalem in a clear and grave violation of international law and (UN) Security Council resolutions," said Abul Gheit.
Speaking in Cairo, where the Arab League is based, the official called on all countries to "refrain from taking any step that would harm the rights of the Palestinian people."
Abul Gheit added that the US embassy move "represents an extremely dangerous step" and "I don't think the American administration realizes its real implications in the short and long terms."
"The Palestinian side feels that the United States has abandoned its historic role as a credible mediator in this conflict, after Washington unfortunately revealed full bias towards the Israeli positions which consistently contradict international legitimacy and law."
France tells Israel to show restraint
France's foreign minister also reacted to situation in Gaza Monday calling on Israeli authorities to exercise restraint, adding that the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem al-Quds flouted international law.
"France calls on all actors to show responsibility to prevent a new escalation," Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a statement, adding, "France again calls on the Israeli authorities to exercise discernment and restraint in the use of force that must be strictly proportionate."
Le Drian also denounced the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem as violation of " international law and in particular UN Security Council resolutions."
UN human rights chief slams ‘shocking killing’ of Palestinians in Gaza
Also on Monday, the UN human rights chief, Zeid Raad Al Hussein, took to Twitter to condemn reckless killing of peaceful Palestinian protesters by Israeli forces.
“Shocking killing of dozens, injury of hundreds by Israeli live fire in Gaza must stop now. The right to life must be respected,” he said.
Al Hussein also called for punishment of those behind killing of Palestinians saying that “those responsible for outrageous human rights violations must be held to account.”
Arab League plans extraordinary meeting
The Arab League is preparing for an extraordinary session on Wednesday to discuss Washington’s "illegal" move of relocating its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds.
Egypt’s state news agency MENA also quoted an Arab diplomat as saying that permanent representatives to the Arab League will be participating in the event.
The meeting is convened with an aim "to counter the illegal decision taken by the United States of America to transfer its embassy to Jerusalem,” it added.
An Israeli warplane on Monday afternoon bombed two resistance sites in the northern Gaza Strip area.
Local sources reported that an F-16 warplane fired at least two missiles at two resistance posts and has not left the sky since then.
Earlier, Israeli artillery fired several shells at another resistance post east of Jabalia town north of Gaza.
The site was severely damaged with no casualties reported.
Local sources reported that an F-16 warplane fired at least two missiles at two resistance posts and has not left the sky since then.
Earlier, Israeli artillery fired several shells at another resistance post east of Jabalia town north of Gaza.
The site was severely damaged with no casualties reported.
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Updated: The Palestinian Health Ministry has confirmed that Israeli soldiers killed, Monday, 52 Palestinians, including children and four officers of the Ministry of Interior and National Security, in the Gaza Strip, and injured more than 2410.
The Ministry of Interior and National Security said among the slain Palestinians are four of its officers, identified as:
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It said the slain officers were performing their duties and national services when the soldiers shot them dead.
Their deaths bring the number of Palestinians, killed by Israeli army fire since morning hours Monday, to 37, while more than 1700 have been injured, including many who suffered serious wounds.
Among the slain Palestinians are five children, including one girl, and among the wounded are 122 children, and 44 women.
27 of the wounded Palestinians suffered very serious wounds, 59 serious injuries, 735 moderate wounds, and 882 suffered light wounds.
772 of the wounded Palestinians were shot with live rounds, three with rubber-coated steel bullets, 91 with shrapnel, 100 cuts and bruises and 737 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
65 of the wounded were shot in the head and neck, 116 in their arms, 48 in the chest and back, 651 in the lower extremities, 52 in several parts of their bodies and 737 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
The soldiers also caused damage to at least one ambulance and injured one medic and eleven journalists.
In addition, the Health Ministry called on Egypt to urgently send emergency medical supplies and specialists, mainly surgeons, intensive care physicians, anesthesia specialists, and to allow the transfer of a large number of the wounded to Egyptian hospitals, especially those indeed of urgent surgeries, since Gaza hospitals lack the needed supplies due to the siege on the coastal region.
Their deaths bring the number of Palestinians, killed by Israeli army fire since morning hours Monday, to 37, while more than 1700 have been injured, including many who suffered serious wounds.
Among the slain Palestinians are five children, including one girl, and among the wounded are 122 children, and 44 women.
27 of the wounded Palestinians suffered very serious wounds, 59 serious injuries, 735 moderate wounds, and 882 suffered light wounds.
772 of the wounded Palestinians were shot with live rounds, three with rubber-coated steel bullets, 91 with shrapnel, 100 cuts and bruises and 737 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
65 of the wounded were shot in the head and neck, 116 in their arms, 48 in the chest and back, 651 in the lower extremities, 52 in several parts of their bodies and 737 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
The soldiers also caused damage to at least one ambulance and injured one medic and eleven journalists.
In addition, the Health Ministry called on Egypt to urgently send emergency medical supplies and specialists, mainly surgeons, intensive care physicians, anesthesia specialists, and to allow the transfer of a large number of the wounded to Egyptian hospitals, especially those indeed of urgent surgeries, since Gaza hospitals lack the needed supplies due to the siege on the coastal region.
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Updated: The Palestinian Health Ministry has confirmed that Israeli soldiers killed, Monday, 41 Palestinians, including children and four officers of the Ministry of Interior and National Security, in the Gaza Strip, and injured more than 1700.
The Ministry of Interior and National Security said among the slain Palestinians are four of its officers, identified as:
It said the slain officers were performing their duties and national services when the soldiers shot them dead. Their deaths bring the number of Palestinians, killed by Israeli army fire since morning hours Monday, to 37, while more than 1700 have been injured, including many who suffered serious wounds. Among the slain Palestinians are five children, including one girl, and among the wounded are 122 children, and 44 women. 27 of the wounded Palestinians suffered very serious wounds, 59 serious injuries, 735 moderate wounds, and 882 suffered light wounds. |
772 of the wounded Palestinians were shot with live rounds, three with rubber-coated steel bullets, 91 with shrapnel, 100 cuts and bruises and 737 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
65 of the wounded were shot in the head and neck, 116 in their arms, 48 in the chest and back, 651 in the lower extremities, 52 in several parts of their bodies and 737 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
The soldiers also caused damage to at least one ambulance, and injured one medic and eleven journalists.
In addition, the Health Ministry called on Egypt to urgently send emergency medical supplies and specialists, mainly surgeons, intensive care physicians, anesthesia specialists, and to allow the transfer of a large number of the wounded to Egyptian hospitals, especially those in deed of urgent surgeries, since Gaza hospitals lack the needed supplies due to the siege on the coastal region.
37 Palestinians killed, hundreds injured at Gaza border
At least 37 Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli gunfire at the Gaza borer on Monday as tensions continue to be high in protest against the opening of US embassy in occupied Jerusalem.
Spokesman for the Palestinian Health Ministry affirmed that Israeli soldiers at the border opened fire at the protesters killing 37 of them including two minors.
More than 1700 others were injured, many with live bullets, as Israeli forces escalate their attacks on peaceful protesters in Awda camps.
The protests are expected to continue throughout the day and on Tuesday in rejecting of the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem and marking the 70th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, or catastrophe.
Ninety Palestinians, including 12 children and a woman, have been killed by Israeli fire since US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel in December
Updated: “Israeli Soldiers Kill 25, Injure 918, In Gaza”
The Palestinian Health Ministry has confirmed, Monday, that Israeli soldiers killed (by approximately 3 in the afternoon) 25 Palestinians, including one child, and injured at least 918, in several parts of the Gaza Strip.
It said that 584 of the wounded Palestinians were rushed to hospitals in several parts of the Gaza Strip, and added that 74 of them were children, and 23 women.
The Ministry stated that 39 of the wounded Palestinians suffered serious wounds, eleven suffered very critical wounds, 441 suffered moderate injuries and 427 suffered mild wounds.
448 Palestinians were shot with live fire, three with rubber-coated steel bullets, 65 suffered injuries from shrapnel, 83 suffered cuts and bruises and 320 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
32 of the wounded were shot in the neck and head.
49 in the upper limbs.
19 in the chest and back.
18 in the abdomen and pelvis.
413 in the lower limbs.
67 suffered injuries to several parts of their bodies.
413 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
One Palestinian medic, and eight journalists, are among the wounded, while army fire also caused damage to at least one ambulance.
So far, sixteen of the slain Palestinians have been officially identified as:
Updated From:
MOH: “Army Kills 16 Palestinians, Injures At Least 918 In Gaza”
May 14, 2018 @ 14:22
The Palestinian Health Ministry has reported that Israeli soldiers killed, since Monday morning, sixteen Palestinians with live fire, including two children, and injured at least 918, in several parts of the coastal region.
Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesperson of the Health Ministry in Gaza said the soldiers injured 918 Palestinians, including at least 165 with live fire, near border areas in northern Gaza Strip, Gaza city, the Central District, Khan Younis and Rafah in the southern parts of the coastal region.
He identified the slain Palestinians as:
In addition, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate has reported that six of the wounded are journalists, including Algerian TV cameraman, Omar Hamdan, who was shot near the eastern border of Gaza.
It is worth mentioning that, at the time of this report, the Health Ministry said the number of slain Palestinians has arrived to sixteen, but their names have not been made public yet.
– This is a developing story
Fist Published On May 14, 2018 @ 14:00
18 Palestinians killed, hundreds injured at Gaza border
At least 18 Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli gunfire at the Gaza borer on Monday as tensions continue to be high in protest against the opening of US embassy in occupied Jerusalem.
Spokesman for the Palestinian Health Ministry said Anas Hamdan Qdeih, 21, was shot and killed east of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, and Musab Yousef Abu Leila, 29, was also shot and killed east of Jabalya, north of Gaza.
Other martyrs were identified as Obaida Salem Farhan, 30, Mohammed Ashraf Abu Sitta, 26, Ezz al-Din Samak, 14, Ezz al-Din Uwaiti, 23 Bilal Ahmed Abu Daqqa, 26, and Jihad Mufid Abdel Monem Al-Farra, 30.
The rest are still unidentified till the moment of writing.
More than 500 of injuries, many with live bullets, were also reported as Israeli forces escalate their attacks on peaceful protesters in Awda camps.
The protests are expected to continue throughout the day and on Tuesday in rejecting of the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem and marking the 70th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, or catastrophe.
More than ninety Palestinians, including 12 children and a woman, have been killed by Israeli fire since US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel in December.
Watch as Israeli warplanes bomb several targets in the Gaza Strip
Video Video
WATCH | Israelis are celebrating the relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem while killing innocent civilians in besieged Gaza Strip!
65 of the wounded were shot in the head and neck, 116 in their arms, 48 in the chest and back, 651 in the lower extremities, 52 in several parts of their bodies and 737 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
The soldiers also caused damage to at least one ambulance, and injured one medic and eleven journalists.
In addition, the Health Ministry called on Egypt to urgently send emergency medical supplies and specialists, mainly surgeons, intensive care physicians, anesthesia specialists, and to allow the transfer of a large number of the wounded to Egyptian hospitals, especially those in deed of urgent surgeries, since Gaza hospitals lack the needed supplies due to the siege on the coastal region.
37 Palestinians killed, hundreds injured at Gaza border
At least 37 Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli gunfire at the Gaza borer on Monday as tensions continue to be high in protest against the opening of US embassy in occupied Jerusalem.
Spokesman for the Palestinian Health Ministry affirmed that Israeli soldiers at the border opened fire at the protesters killing 37 of them including two minors.
More than 1700 others were injured, many with live bullets, as Israeli forces escalate their attacks on peaceful protesters in Awda camps.
The protests are expected to continue throughout the day and on Tuesday in rejecting of the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem and marking the 70th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, or catastrophe.
Ninety Palestinians, including 12 children and a woman, have been killed by Israeli fire since US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel in December
Updated: “Israeli Soldiers Kill 25, Injure 918, In Gaza”
The Palestinian Health Ministry has confirmed, Monday, that Israeli soldiers killed (by approximately 3 in the afternoon) 25 Palestinians, including one child, and injured at least 918, in several parts of the Gaza Strip.
It said that 584 of the wounded Palestinians were rushed to hospitals in several parts of the Gaza Strip, and added that 74 of them were children, and 23 women.
The Ministry stated that 39 of the wounded Palestinians suffered serious wounds, eleven suffered very critical wounds, 441 suffered moderate injuries and 427 suffered mild wounds.
448 Palestinians were shot with live fire, three with rubber-coated steel bullets, 65 suffered injuries from shrapnel, 83 suffered cuts and bruises and 320 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
32 of the wounded were shot in the neck and head.
49 in the upper limbs.
19 in the chest and back.
18 in the abdomen and pelvis.
413 in the lower limbs.
67 suffered injuries to several parts of their bodies.
413 suffered the effects of teargas inhalation.
One Palestinian medic, and eight journalists, are among the wounded, while army fire also caused damage to at least one ambulance.
So far, sixteen of the slain Palestinians have been officially identified as:
- Anas Hamdan Qdeih, 21. East of Khan Younis)
- Mos’ab Yousef Abu Leila, 28. (East of Jabalia)
- Obeida Salem Farhan, 30.
- Mohammad Ashraf Abu Sitta, 26.
- Ezzeddin Mousa Sammak, 14.
- Ezzeddin Nahedh al-‘Oweiti, 26.
- Bilal Ahmad Abu Doqqa, 26.
- Jihad Mofeed al-Farra, 30. (live round in the chest, Khan Younis)
- Fadi Hasan Abu Salma, 30.
- Ahmad Awadallah, 24.
- Mo’tasem Fawzi Abu Louli, 20.
- Mohammad Mahmoud Abdul’al, 50.
- Fadi Hasan Abu Silmi, 30.
- Ahmad Fawzi at-Tatar,
- Ahmad Adel Mousa Sha’er, 16.
- Mohammad Abdul-Rahman Miqdad, 28. (live round in the back)
Updated From:
MOH: “Army Kills 16 Palestinians, Injures At Least 918 In Gaza”
May 14, 2018 @ 14:22
The Palestinian Health Ministry has reported that Israeli soldiers killed, since Monday morning, sixteen Palestinians with live fire, including two children, and injured at least 918, in several parts of the coastal region.
Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesperson of the Health Ministry in Gaza said the soldiers injured 918 Palestinians, including at least 165 with live fire, near border areas in northern Gaza Strip, Gaza city, the Central District, Khan Younis and Rafah in the southern parts of the coastal region.
He identified the slain Palestinians as:
- Anas Hamdan Qdeih, 21. East of Khan Younis)
- Mos’ab Yousef Abu Leila, 28. (East of Jabalia)
- Obeida Salem Farhan, 30.
- Mohammad Ashraf Abu Sitta, 26.
- Ezzeddin Mousa Sammak, 14.
- Ezzeddin Nahedh al-‘Oweiti, 23.
- Bilal Ahmad Abi Doqqa, 26.
- Jihad Mofeed al-Farra, 30. (live round in the chest, Khan Younis)
- Fadi Hasan Abu Salma, 30.
- Ahmad Awadallah, 24.
- Mo’tasem Fawzi Abu Louli, 20.
- Mohammad Mahmoud Abdul’al, 50.
- Fadi Hasan Abu Silmi, 30.
- Ahmad Fawzi at-Tatar,
- Ahmad Adel Mousa Sha’er, 16.
- Mohammad Abdul-Rahman Miqdad. (live round in the back)
In addition, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate has reported that six of the wounded are journalists, including Algerian TV cameraman, Omar Hamdan, who was shot near the eastern border of Gaza.
It is worth mentioning that, at the time of this report, the Health Ministry said the number of slain Palestinians has arrived to sixteen, but their names have not been made public yet.
– This is a developing story
Fist Published On May 14, 2018 @ 14:00
18 Palestinians killed, hundreds injured at Gaza border
At least 18 Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli gunfire at the Gaza borer on Monday as tensions continue to be high in protest against the opening of US embassy in occupied Jerusalem.
Spokesman for the Palestinian Health Ministry said Anas Hamdan Qdeih, 21, was shot and killed east of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, and Musab Yousef Abu Leila, 29, was also shot and killed east of Jabalya, north of Gaza.
Other martyrs were identified as Obaida Salem Farhan, 30, Mohammed Ashraf Abu Sitta, 26, Ezz al-Din Samak, 14, Ezz al-Din Uwaiti, 23 Bilal Ahmed Abu Daqqa, 26, and Jihad Mufid Abdel Monem Al-Farra, 30.
The rest are still unidentified till the moment of writing.
More than 500 of injuries, many with live bullets, were also reported as Israeli forces escalate their attacks on peaceful protesters in Awda camps.
The protests are expected to continue throughout the day and on Tuesday in rejecting of the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem and marking the 70th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, or catastrophe.
More than ninety Palestinians, including 12 children and a woman, have been killed by Israeli fire since US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel in December.
Watch as Israeli warplanes bomb several targets in the Gaza Strip
Video Video
WATCH | Israelis are celebrating the relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem while killing innocent civilians in besieged Gaza Strip!
Several Israeli military drones fired, Monday, dozens of firebombs at the Palestinians and the Great Return March tents, while the military started disrupting and jamming communications networks in the Gaza Strip.
Eyewitnesses said the Israeli drones fired dozens of firebombs at the tents and the residents across the border area, in the northern and eastern parts of the coastal region. video
The attack burnt several tents, and property, before dozens of young men and firefighters rushed to extinguish the fire.
Furthermore, the army jammed cellular networks in the Gaza Strip since early morning hours, to prevent the Palestinians from communicating with each other and the rest of the world, especially since the Israeli excessive and lethal use of force have been wildly broadcast live from the coastal region, in addition to all the videos and images that have been uploaded to the Internet through social media websites.
Earlier Monday, several Israeli military vehicles, including armored bulldozers, advanced into Palestinian lands across the eastern borders of the Gaza Strip, , and bulldozed various sections in addition to installing sand hills, while the soldiers also shot two young men.
The Palestinians are marking the Nakba Day when Israel was created in the historic land of Palestine in 1948.
1.4 million Palestinians lived in 1,300 towns and villages all over historical Palestine. More than 800,000 of the population were driven out of their homeland to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, neighboring Arab countries, and other countries of the world.
Thousands of Palestinians were displaced from their homes but stayed within the Israeli-controlled 1948 territory. According to documentary evidence, the Israelis controlled 774 towns and villages and destroyed 531 Palestinian towns and villages during the Nakba. The atrocities of Zionist forces also included more than 70 massacres in which at least 15 thousand Palestinians were killed.
Eyewitnesses said the Israeli drones fired dozens of firebombs at the tents and the residents across the border area, in the northern and eastern parts of the coastal region. video
The attack burnt several tents, and property, before dozens of young men and firefighters rushed to extinguish the fire.
Furthermore, the army jammed cellular networks in the Gaza Strip since early morning hours, to prevent the Palestinians from communicating with each other and the rest of the world, especially since the Israeli excessive and lethal use of force have been wildly broadcast live from the coastal region, in addition to all the videos and images that have been uploaded to the Internet through social media websites.
Earlier Monday, several Israeli military vehicles, including armored bulldozers, advanced into Palestinian lands across the eastern borders of the Gaza Strip, , and bulldozed various sections in addition to installing sand hills, while the soldiers also shot two young men.
The Palestinians are marking the Nakba Day when Israel was created in the historic land of Palestine in 1948.
1.4 million Palestinians lived in 1,300 towns and villages all over historical Palestine. More than 800,000 of the population were driven out of their homeland to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, neighboring Arab countries, and other countries of the world.
Thousands of Palestinians were displaced from their homes but stayed within the Israeli-controlled 1948 territory. According to documentary evidence, the Israelis controlled 774 towns and villages and destroyed 531 Palestinian towns and villages during the Nakba. The atrocities of Zionist forces also included more than 70 massacres in which at least 15 thousand Palestinians were killed.
A number of Palestinians sustained injuries on Sunday after the Israeli army quelled the Great March of Return protests staged along Gaza borders.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said four Palestinians were left injured, three among them east of Gaza and another east of Jabaliya, as they joined the Great March of Return rallies.
Two protesters, including a girl, were seriously injured.
The ministry said 26-year-old Alaa al-Sawafiri was rushed to an intensive care unit at the Shifa Medical Complex, identifying her condition as critical.
On March 30, Palestinians have been peacefully rallying at Gaza’s eastern borders, speaking up for the refugees’ right to return to their homeland.
At least 55 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on the Great March of Return protesters, including 7 children, two journalists and two persons with disabilities. Six casualties have had their bodies withheld by the occupation authorities.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said four Palestinians were left injured, three among them east of Gaza and another east of Jabaliya, as they joined the Great March of Return rallies.
Two protesters, including a girl, were seriously injured.
The ministry said 26-year-old Alaa al-Sawafiri was rushed to an intensive care unit at the Shifa Medical Complex, identifying her condition as critical.
On March 30, Palestinians have been peacefully rallying at Gaza’s eastern borders, speaking up for the refugees’ right to return to their homeland.
At least 55 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on the Great March of Return protesters, including 7 children, two journalists and two persons with disabilities. Six casualties have had their bodies withheld by the occupation authorities.
Ninety Palestinians, including 12 children and a woman, have been killed by Israeli fire since US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel in December, medical sources reported.
Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement issued Sunday that ninety persons were killed by Israeli forces throughout occupied territories since Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem.
Since the start of the Great Retrun March on March 30, 53 Palestinians have been killed and over 9,545 have been wounded by Israeli fire including 900 children, 400 women, 200 medics, and 110 journalists.
The U.N., European Union and rights groups have accused Israel of using excessive force against unarmed protesters.
Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement issued Sunday that ninety persons were killed by Israeli forces throughout occupied territories since Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem.
Since the start of the Great Retrun March on March 30, 53 Palestinians have been killed and over 9,545 have been wounded by Israeli fire including 900 children, 400 women, 200 medics, and 110 journalists.
The U.N., European Union and rights groups have accused Israel of using excessive force against unarmed protesters.
13 may 2018
The Israeli occupation authorities on Sunday decided to prevent a Palestinian medical delegation from entering the Gaza Strip.
Ministry of Health said in a statement that the Israeli authorities refused to issue the necessary entry permits for the members of the medical delegation formed by the Palestinian Minister of Health in Ramallah Jawad Awwad to assist medical staff in Gaza.
The Ministry stressed that this ban is a further crime committed against the Gazan people who are also prevented from travelling abroad for treatment.
The Ministry called on international organizations to pressure Israel to allow medical teams to visit Gaza and help the staff working there.
Ministry of Health said in a statement that the Israeli authorities refused to issue the necessary entry permits for the members of the medical delegation formed by the Palestinian Minister of Health in Ramallah Jawad Awwad to assist medical staff in Gaza.
The Ministry stressed that this ban is a further crime committed against the Gazan people who are also prevented from travelling abroad for treatment.
The Ministry called on international organizations to pressure Israel to allow medical teams to visit Gaza and help the staff working there.
Jamal Abdul-Rahman Affana, 15
Palestinian medical sources have reported that a child died, on Saturday evening, from serious wounds he suffered Friday, when Israeli soldiers shot him in the head.
The sources said the child, Jamal Abdul-Rahman Affana, 15, was shot with a gas bomb in the head near Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, during the Great Return March.
The gas bomb directly struck the child in his head, causing a very serious injury, and he remained in a critical condition until he passed died from his wounds.
On the same day of his injury, the soldiers killed one Palestinian, identified as Jaber Salem Abu Mustafa, 40, after shooting him with a live round in the chest, east of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
The soldiers also injured 448 Palestinians, including 112 who were shot with live fire, among them seven in serious conditions, and four who were directly shot with gas bombs.
Palestinian medical sources have reported that a child died, on Saturday evening, from serious wounds he suffered Friday, when Israeli soldiers shot him in the head.
The sources said the child, Jamal Abdul-Rahman Affana, 15, was shot with a gas bomb in the head near Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, during the Great Return March.
The gas bomb directly struck the child in his head, causing a very serious injury, and he remained in a critical condition until he passed died from his wounds.
On the same day of his injury, the soldiers killed one Palestinian, identified as Jaber Salem Abu Mustafa, 40, after shooting him with a live round in the chest, east of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
The soldiers also injured 448 Palestinians, including 112 who were shot with live fire, among them seven in serious conditions, and four who were directly shot with gas bombs.
