21 nov 2012
Palestinian boys lie on a stretcher at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City.
At least 50 Gaza families living next to the front line with Israel had fled their homes by the seventh day of Israel’s air war but far more people will be uprooted if there is any ground invasion, the UN relief agency in the enclave said yesterday.
The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which serves over one million Palestinians in Gaza, has directed the displaced to one of its schools for “protected shelter,” offering them mattresses, blankets and some kitchen tools.
There has been no massive displacement so far, Filippo Grandi, UNRWA’s Commissioner General, told Reuters during a visit to a distribution center in the Gaza Strip. “What usually triggers displacement is a ground operation, a ground offensive. That’s why we really hope that a ground offensive will not happen because among many other things it will also cause a lot of humanitarian problems,” Grandi said. More than a half of the 115 Palestinians killed so far were civilians, including 27 children. Street-to-street urban fighting could raise the toll significantly.
Many Gazans believe Israel is deliberately targeting houses to mount pressure on Hamas to cease fire. Nael Al-Attar, 28, said he had fled his house with his wife and two children “under fire from the Israeli Army.” “The Jews killed children, the elderly and women. We hope this does not last long and we urge all countries to intervene and resolve the conflict,” Attar said. He added: “We thank Hamas and all other organizations for their resistance. Do all you can to terrorize the occupier.”
Meanwhile, efforts to end a week-old convulsion of Israeli-Palestinian violence drew in the world’s top diplomats yesterday, with President Barack Obama dispatching his secretary of state to the region on an emergency mission and the UN chief appealing from Cairo for an immediate cease-fire.
Hillary Rodham Clinton departed for the Mideast yesterday from Cambodia, where she had accompanied Obama on a visit. Clinton is to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank and Egyptian leaders in Cairo, according to US and Palestinian officials.
Netanyahu said yesterday that Israel wouldn’t balk at a broader military operation.
“I prefer a diplomatic solution,” Netanyahu said in a statement after meeting with Germany’s foreign minister, Guido Westerwelle. “But if the fire continues, we will be forced to take broader measures and will not hesitate to do so.”
Early yesterday, Israeli aircraft targeted another Hamas symbol of power, the headquarters of a bank senior Hamas officials set up to sidestep international sanctions on the militant group’s rule. After Hamas overran Gaza, foreign lenders stopped doing business with its militant-led government, afraid of running afoul of international terror financing laws.
The inside of the bank was destroyed and a building supply business in the basement was damaged. “I’m not involved in politics,” said the business owner, Suleiman Tawil. “I’m a businessman. But the more the Israelis pressure us, the more we will support Hamas.”
A man identified as the most elusive top military commander of Hamas is urging the group’s fighters to keep up attacks on Israel.
Mohammed Deif, seriously wounded in an Israeli airstrike in 2003, says Hamas “must invest all resources to uproot this aggressor from our land,” a reference to Israel.
Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby, accompanied by 10 Arab ministers, crossed into Gaza yesterday on a solidarity visit, the Hamas government announced.
“The Arab foreign ministers delegation has arrived through the Rafah border crossing,” Hamas information office said in a statement, adding Turkey’s foreign minister was with the delegation.
Meanwhile, A Bahrain lawmaker says he set fire to an Israeli flag during a Parliament session in a show of support for the Palestinians in Gaza.
Osama Al-Tamimi says he smuggled a canister of gasoline into the chamber and set the flag ablaze yesterday. The incident prompted a five-minute suspension of the session. Al-Tamimi says he sought to “send a clear message to the international community” about Bahrain’s support for the people of Gaza.
At least 50 Gaza families living next to the front line with Israel had fled their homes by the seventh day of Israel’s air war but far more people will be uprooted if there is any ground invasion, the UN relief agency in the enclave said yesterday.
The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which serves over one million Palestinians in Gaza, has directed the displaced to one of its schools for “protected shelter,” offering them mattresses, blankets and some kitchen tools.
There has been no massive displacement so far, Filippo Grandi, UNRWA’s Commissioner General, told Reuters during a visit to a distribution center in the Gaza Strip. “What usually triggers displacement is a ground operation, a ground offensive. That’s why we really hope that a ground offensive will not happen because among many other things it will also cause a lot of humanitarian problems,” Grandi said. More than a half of the 115 Palestinians killed so far were civilians, including 27 children. Street-to-street urban fighting could raise the toll significantly.
Many Gazans believe Israel is deliberately targeting houses to mount pressure on Hamas to cease fire. Nael Al-Attar, 28, said he had fled his house with his wife and two children “under fire from the Israeli Army.” “The Jews killed children, the elderly and women. We hope this does not last long and we urge all countries to intervene and resolve the conflict,” Attar said. He added: “We thank Hamas and all other organizations for their resistance. Do all you can to terrorize the occupier.”
Meanwhile, efforts to end a week-old convulsion of Israeli-Palestinian violence drew in the world’s top diplomats yesterday, with President Barack Obama dispatching his secretary of state to the region on an emergency mission and the UN chief appealing from Cairo for an immediate cease-fire.
Hillary Rodham Clinton departed for the Mideast yesterday from Cambodia, where she had accompanied Obama on a visit. Clinton is to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank and Egyptian leaders in Cairo, according to US and Palestinian officials.
Netanyahu said yesterday that Israel wouldn’t balk at a broader military operation.
“I prefer a diplomatic solution,” Netanyahu said in a statement after meeting with Germany’s foreign minister, Guido Westerwelle. “But if the fire continues, we will be forced to take broader measures and will not hesitate to do so.”
Early yesterday, Israeli aircraft targeted another Hamas symbol of power, the headquarters of a bank senior Hamas officials set up to sidestep international sanctions on the militant group’s rule. After Hamas overran Gaza, foreign lenders stopped doing business with its militant-led government, afraid of running afoul of international terror financing laws.
The inside of the bank was destroyed and a building supply business in the basement was damaged. “I’m not involved in politics,” said the business owner, Suleiman Tawil. “I’m a businessman. But the more the Israelis pressure us, the more we will support Hamas.”
A man identified as the most elusive top military commander of Hamas is urging the group’s fighters to keep up attacks on Israel.
Mohammed Deif, seriously wounded in an Israeli airstrike in 2003, says Hamas “must invest all resources to uproot this aggressor from our land,” a reference to Israel.
Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby, accompanied by 10 Arab ministers, crossed into Gaza yesterday on a solidarity visit, the Hamas government announced.
“The Arab foreign ministers delegation has arrived through the Rafah border crossing,” Hamas information office said in a statement, adding Turkey’s foreign minister was with the delegation.
Meanwhile, A Bahrain lawmaker says he set fire to an Israeli flag during a Parliament session in a show of support for the Palestinians in Gaza.
Osama Al-Tamimi says he smuggled a canister of gasoline into the chamber and set the flag ablaze yesterday. The incident prompted a five-minute suspension of the session. Al-Tamimi says he sought to “send a clear message to the international community” about Bahrain’s support for the people of Gaza.
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An Israeli airstrike killed a second Palestinian in the immediate aftermath of Egypt's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and armed groups in Gaza late Wednesday.
Netanyahu hints at 'severe military action' if truce fails Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted Wednesday that if an Egyptian-brokered truce did not work Israel would consider "more severe military action" against Gaza. "I know there are citizens expecting a more severe military action, and perhaps we shall need to do so," Netanyahu told a news conference. |
Israel launches airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire announced
Israel launched multiple airstrikes across the Gaza Strip late Wednesday after Egypt's foreign minister announced a ceasefire, Ma'an reporters observed.
Israel launched multiple airstrikes across the Gaza Strip late Wednesday after Egypt's foreign minister announced a ceasefire, Ma'an reporters observed.
Click to enlarge Egyptian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Kamel, stated in a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, in Cairo, that the ceasefire between Israel and the resistance in Gaza started on 9 at night Wednesday. Clinton thanked Egypt’s President Mohammad Morsi for his role.
Clinton said that the new Egyptian leadership plays a very important role in the region, and added that Egypt, along with the U.S Administration, will ensure that guarantees will be reached to “ensure Israel’s security”, and the full implementation of the deal.
The Egyptian Intelligence said that it held talks with the Palestinian factions, and informed them that the ceasefire agreement was reached and singed.
Maan News Agency reported that the Egyptian Intelligence will inform the Palestinian factions in Gaza on the details of the ceasefire agreement.
Mousa Abu Marzouq, deputy head of Hamas Political Bureau Chief, Khaled Mashal, stated on his Facebook page that the ceasefire deal declared by Egypt includes the following main points;
1. Israel will stop all military attacks and assassinations in the Gaza Strip, will not attack Gaza by air, land, or sea.
2. All armed groups in Gaza will stop the firing of shells into Israel, and will stop all border attacks..
3. Israel will open all crossings and will ease the movement of residents and goods. and will not impose restrictions on the residents starting 24 hours after the agreement takes effect.
4. Other issues will be discussed when and if they emerge.
5. Easing restrictions on fishermen in Gaza.
Izzat Al-Riziq, member of the Political Bureau of the Hamas movement, stated on his Facebook page that Egypt received guarantees from all related parties regarding respecting this agreement.
He added that both sides of the conflict will refrain from conducting any acts that violates the ceasefire agreement, and should any issue emerge; the parties should contact Egypt in this regard.
Egypt confirmed that this agreement includes an Israeli commitment to halt invasions and targeted assassinations, in addition to easing restrictions on border terminals.
Meanwhile, an Israeli official stated that the agreement is about calm on both sides, and does not include lifting the siege on Gaza.
The ceasefire comes after the Israeli army killed approximately 162 Palestinians, mainly children and women, and injured more than a 1000 residents in the eight day of conflict.
Clinton said that the new Egyptian leadership plays a very important role in the region, and added that Egypt, along with the U.S Administration, will ensure that guarantees will be reached to “ensure Israel’s security”, and the full implementation of the deal.
The Egyptian Intelligence said that it held talks with the Palestinian factions, and informed them that the ceasefire agreement was reached and singed.
Maan News Agency reported that the Egyptian Intelligence will inform the Palestinian factions in Gaza on the details of the ceasefire agreement.
Mousa Abu Marzouq, deputy head of Hamas Political Bureau Chief, Khaled Mashal, stated on his Facebook page that the ceasefire deal declared by Egypt includes the following main points;
1. Israel will stop all military attacks and assassinations in the Gaza Strip, will not attack Gaza by air, land, or sea.
2. All armed groups in Gaza will stop the firing of shells into Israel, and will stop all border attacks..
3. Israel will open all crossings and will ease the movement of residents and goods. and will not impose restrictions on the residents starting 24 hours after the agreement takes effect.
4. Other issues will be discussed when and if they emerge.
5. Easing restrictions on fishermen in Gaza.
Izzat Al-Riziq, member of the Political Bureau of the Hamas movement, stated on his Facebook page that Egypt received guarantees from all related parties regarding respecting this agreement.
He added that both sides of the conflict will refrain from conducting any acts that violates the ceasefire agreement, and should any issue emerge; the parties should contact Egypt in this regard.
Egypt confirmed that this agreement includes an Israeli commitment to halt invasions and targeted assassinations, in addition to easing restrictions on border terminals.
Meanwhile, an Israeli official stated that the agreement is about calm on both sides, and does not include lifting the siege on Gaza.
The ceasefire comes after the Israeli army killed approximately 162 Palestinians, mainly children and women, and injured more than a 1000 residents in the eight day of conflict.
The Israeli army intensified its bombing to the Gaza Strip, apparently rushing to bombard as much targets at it can before the truce agreement is implemented.
The Wednesday Israeli shelling led to the death of 22 Palestinians while dozens have been injured.
Medical sources reported that two residents were killed, on Wednesday evening after the army fired a missile at them while they were driving a motorcycle in Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
The slain residents have been identified as Abdullah Hussein, 18, and Mohammad Kamel Abo Odwan, 18.
Furthermore, medics managed to locate the body of Ibrahim Mheisin who was killed when the army bombarded a home in Jabalia refugee camp.
Bodies of five residents were also located under the home of Maher Abu Kameel, in Al-Mighraqa, in southern Gaza.
They were identfied as Maher Abu Kameel, Sa’ady Abu Kameel, Mohammad Abu Oteiwy, and Mohammad Abu Obeid.
Also, a woman identified as Ilham An-Nabaheem was killed, and her mother was injured, after the army bombarded their home in An-Nusseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Earlier in the day, medial sources reported that Mohammad Baker, 27, died of serious wounds suffered when the army bombarded Sabra neighborhood two days ago.
The army also killed three Palestinian journalists in two separate air strikes in Gaza City, and in Dir Al-Balah.
Since the Israeli military offensive against Gaza Started eight days ago, the army killed more than 160 Palestinians, and wounded more than 1000; most of the casualties are children, women and elderly due to the fact that the army is bombarding homes in very crowded areas, and civilian facilities in addition to targeting resistance fighters and resistance camps in different parts of the coastal region.
The Maan News Agency reported that ceasefire, mediated by Egypt, will take effect on Wednesday at 9 at night.
The Wednesday Israeli shelling led to the death of 22 Palestinians while dozens have been injured.
Medical sources reported that two residents were killed, on Wednesday evening after the army fired a missile at them while they were driving a motorcycle in Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
The slain residents have been identified as Abdullah Hussein, 18, and Mohammad Kamel Abo Odwan, 18.
Furthermore, medics managed to locate the body of Ibrahim Mheisin who was killed when the army bombarded a home in Jabalia refugee camp.
Bodies of five residents were also located under the home of Maher Abu Kameel, in Al-Mighraqa, in southern Gaza.
They were identfied as Maher Abu Kameel, Sa’ady Abu Kameel, Mohammad Abu Oteiwy, and Mohammad Abu Obeid.
Also, a woman identified as Ilham An-Nabaheem was killed, and her mother was injured, after the army bombarded their home in An-Nusseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Earlier in the day, medial sources reported that Mohammad Baker, 27, died of serious wounds suffered when the army bombarded Sabra neighborhood two days ago.
The army also killed three Palestinian journalists in two separate air strikes in Gaza City, and in Dir Al-Balah.
Since the Israeli military offensive against Gaza Started eight days ago, the army killed more than 160 Palestinians, and wounded more than 1000; most of the casualties are children, women and elderly due to the fact that the army is bombarding homes in very crowded areas, and civilian facilities in addition to targeting resistance fighters and resistance camps in different parts of the coastal region.
The Maan News Agency reported that ceasefire, mediated by Egypt, will take effect on Wednesday at 9 at night.
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Child Kiled In Gaza By Israeli Shells
Israeli Army Chief of Staff, Benni Gantz, stated Wednesday that the Israeli army will continue its offensive against the Gaza Strip “as if mediation efforts are not ongoing”, and added that the army is following an agenda that will be implemented despite of what happens on the political spectrum. Gantz held a session with senior Israeli military and security officials to evaluate the current operations against Gaza, and said that the army is bombarding “high value” targets, including Hamas’s institutions such as banks, security centers and weapons storage warehouses, in addition to bombarding infrastructure such, as roads and bridges. |
He also said that the army fired missiles at fuel pipes that provide Gaza with fuel by running from the Egyptian side into Gaza through the siege-busting tunnels across the border.
The Israeli military official added that the army bombarded government facilities and ministries in the coastal region in an attempt to topple Hamas, and weaken its power in the coastal region.
He also said that Gaza “woke up today to find a new situation, with more difficult living conditions, as the ruling Hamas party will need several years to reconstruct its infrastructure and recover from the Israeli strikes.
Gantz said that, overnight and on Wednesday at dawn, the army bombarded more than twenty tunnels, and attacked at least three armed groups that intended to fire shells into Israel.
As for the situation in the West Bank, Gantz stated that the current situation is very fragile, adding that Israel expects further confrontations in the West Bank should the offensive against Gaza continued.
Israeli shells killed on Wednesday 12 Palestinians while dozens have been injured; some seriously.
The Israeli offensive against Gaza continued for the eights day bringing the number of Palestinians, mainly civilians, children, infants and women, to at least 156, while more than 1100, also mainly civilians, have been injured.
The Israeli military official added that the army bombarded government facilities and ministries in the coastal region in an attempt to topple Hamas, and weaken its power in the coastal region.
He also said that Gaza “woke up today to find a new situation, with more difficult living conditions, as the ruling Hamas party will need several years to reconstruct its infrastructure and recover from the Israeli strikes.
Gantz said that, overnight and on Wednesday at dawn, the army bombarded more than twenty tunnels, and attacked at least three armed groups that intended to fire shells into Israel.
As for the situation in the West Bank, Gantz stated that the current situation is very fragile, adding that Israel expects further confrontations in the West Bank should the offensive against Gaza continued.
Israeli shells killed on Wednesday 12 Palestinians while dozens have been injured; some seriously.
The Israeli offensive against Gaza continued for the eights day bringing the number of Palestinians, mainly civilians, children, infants and women, to at least 156, while more than 1100, also mainly civilians, have been injured.
Scene at an UNRWA school in northern Gaza yesterday as families sought safe shelter.
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150 Palestinians killed by Israeli bombardment targeting Gaza as attacks enter its eighths day and protests continue all over the West Bank. These stories, and more, coming up, stay tuned.
Israel’s military continued attacks on Gaza entered its eighth day, the Palestinian health ministry in the coastal region announced that 150 Palestinian were killed and some 1300 other were injured by the Israeli aerial, sea and ground bombardment.
The Israeli military has reported dropping over 100 bombs on Gaza overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, including government buildings and media offices. The Abu Khadra government building in Gaza City was hit repeatedly, and the headquarters of Agence France Presse in Gaza City was also bombed.
The Al Jazeer a office in Gaza City was damaged, and Press TV reports that its correspondent Akram al-Sattari was injured. One airstrike on Wednesday morning hit a group of civilians next to Shafi mosque.
Meanwhile Israeli media sources reported Wednesday that 21 Israelis have been injured in an explosion that took place, on Wednesday afternoon, in a bus in Tel Aviv; one of the wounded is in a serious condition. According to initial reports two men throw a bomb at a bus near the Israeli defense ministry in Tel Aviv. No further information was provided and no Palestinian group claimed responsibility.
In the West Bank today Hundreds of Palestinian youths held a massive protest against U.S. Secretary Of State, Hilary Clinton, who visited the central West Bank city of Ramallah and held a meeting with Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas. Protesters were angered by Clinton comments yesterday in Tal Aviv when she said that Israeli have the right to defend itself.
In other places in the West Bank and for the eighth day in row local youth continued to protest and clashes with Israeli troops at the Israeli wall surrounding the West Bank and nearby Israeli military checkpoints. Clashes were reported around Ramallah city, central West Bank, Nablus and Jenin, in the north, as well as Bethlehem and Hebron, southern West Bank. Soldiers responded by firing tear gas, chemical water, and live ammunition. Mohamed was one of the youth protesting near the wall in Bethlehem:
Meanwhile, inside West Bank cities activists continue to organize sit ins and prayers in solidarity with Gaza. Abed Al Fatah Abu Srour is one of the organizers:
Near the Israeli wall in Bethlehem city, as night falls clashes continue - as is the case in many other Palestinian cities. Protesters say they are not going to stop until the attack on Gaza stops.
And that’s all for today from the IMEMC News; this was the Wednesday November 21st, news round-up from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. For more news and updates please visit our website at www.imemc.org. Today’s report has been brought to you by Hussam Qassis and me, Ghassan Bannoura.
Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org, for Wednesday November 21st, 2012. Click on Link to download or play MP3 file || 4 m 56s || 4.51 MB ||
150 Palestinians killed by Israeli bombardment targeting Gaza as attacks enter its eighths day and protests continue all over the West Bank. These stories, and more, coming up, stay tuned.
Israel’s military continued attacks on Gaza entered its eighth day, the Palestinian health ministry in the coastal region announced that 150 Palestinian were killed and some 1300 other were injured by the Israeli aerial, sea and ground bombardment.
The Israeli military has reported dropping over 100 bombs on Gaza overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, including government buildings and media offices. The Abu Khadra government building in Gaza City was hit repeatedly, and the headquarters of Agence France Presse in Gaza City was also bombed.
The Al Jazeer a office in Gaza City was damaged, and Press TV reports that its correspondent Akram al-Sattari was injured. One airstrike on Wednesday morning hit a group of civilians next to Shafi mosque.
Meanwhile Israeli media sources reported Wednesday that 21 Israelis have been injured in an explosion that took place, on Wednesday afternoon, in a bus in Tel Aviv; one of the wounded is in a serious condition. According to initial reports two men throw a bomb at a bus near the Israeli defense ministry in Tel Aviv. No further information was provided and no Palestinian group claimed responsibility.
In the West Bank today Hundreds of Palestinian youths held a massive protest against U.S. Secretary Of State, Hilary Clinton, who visited the central West Bank city of Ramallah and held a meeting with Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas. Protesters were angered by Clinton comments yesterday in Tal Aviv when she said that Israeli have the right to defend itself.
In other places in the West Bank and for the eighth day in row local youth continued to protest and clashes with Israeli troops at the Israeli wall surrounding the West Bank and nearby Israeli military checkpoints. Clashes were reported around Ramallah city, central West Bank, Nablus and Jenin, in the north, as well as Bethlehem and Hebron, southern West Bank. Soldiers responded by firing tear gas, chemical water, and live ammunition. Mohamed was one of the youth protesting near the wall in Bethlehem:
Meanwhile, inside West Bank cities activists continue to organize sit ins and prayers in solidarity with Gaza. Abed Al Fatah Abu Srour is one of the organizers:
Near the Israeli wall in Bethlehem city, as night falls clashes continue - as is the case in many other Palestinian cities. Protesters say they are not going to stop until the attack on Gaza stops.
And that’s all for today from the IMEMC News; this was the Wednesday November 21st, news round-up from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. For more news and updates please visit our website at www.imemc.org. Today’s report has been brought to you by Hussam Qassis and me, Ghassan Bannoura.
Palestinian Child Trying To Hold Hand Of His Sister Who Was Killed By Israeli Fire
The Israeli army intensified it bombardment targeting government building and dozens of Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip, and killed on Wednesday 12 Palestinians while dozens have been injured; some seriously. The ongoing Israeli escalation led, so far, to the death of at least 157 Palestinians; most of them civilians, including children.
Medical sources reported that a Palestinian child, identified as Abdul-Rahman Naim, 2-years-old, was killed when the army bombarded Ni’ma tower in Gaza City. The bombarded building also contains several media offices.
Furthermore, the army killed three members of the same family after bombarding their home in northern Gaza; several residents have been injured.
The slain family members have been identified as Talal al-Asaly, his son Ayman and his daughter Hadeel.
The army also bombarded an-Nusseirat area killing on resident identified as Mubarak al-Ghoula.
Earlier in the day, the army killed Mohammad al-Ashqar, 22, and Mahmoud Abu Khousa, 13, in two air strikes targeting Gaza City. Several residents have been injured in the attacks, while two more residents have been injured when the army bombarded an-Nafaq Street in Gaza.
Two residents were injured in the neighborhood in an earlier Israeli bombing.
Two Palestinians have been injured when the army fired several missile into the al-Yarmouk Playground; the shelling also led to damage in the Gaza City Council.
Furthermore, an elderly man, identified as Ibrahim Abu Nasr, 80, was killed and his daughter Amira was injured when the army bombarded their home in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
Resident Fares Sbatiyya, 22, was also killed when the army bombarded ash-Shujaeyya neighborhood in Gaza.
The Israeli Air Force also bombarded the home of Issam ad-Da’alees, in central Gaza; ad-Da’alees is an advisor to Palestinian Prime Minister in Gaza, Ismail Haniyya. Two resident were wounded.
The air force fired missile into the ash-Shaheed Mosque, west of the al-Bureij Refugee Camp in central Gaza, completely destroying the mosque. One under-construction home that belongs to resident Khaled Abu Ajwa, east of al-Bureij, was also bombarded.
Medical sources in Gaza reported that a child, identified as Ahmad Abu Oleyyan, from Bani Soheila, died of serious injuries suffered when the army bombarded his family’s home three days ago.
One resident, identified as Abdullah Asaliyya, was killed and three were injured when the army fired a missile close to the ash-Shafe’ey Mosque, in the Jablia refugee camp, in northern Gaza.
The army also carried out 23 strikes targeting tunnels in Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
One missile was fired into a historic bridge that links between the an-Nusseirat refugee camp and al-Mighraqa village in central Gaza.
The soldiers also fired missiles into Khan Younis Police Stations completely destroying it, in addition to firing missiles into Abu Khadra Compound that includes several civil ministries. Several medial offices, including the office of the Qatar-based al-Jazeera, were damaged in the shelled.
At least 157 Palestinians, including dozens of children, women and elderly, have been killed since Israeli started its offensive against Gaza eight days ago, more than 1,100, also mainly civilians and children, have been injured.
Names Of Palestinian Killed By Israeli Shells And Missiles Since Last Wednesday, November 14:
The Israeli army intensified it bombardment targeting government building and dozens of Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip, and killed on Wednesday 12 Palestinians while dozens have been injured; some seriously. The ongoing Israeli escalation led, so far, to the death of at least 157 Palestinians; most of them civilians, including children.
Medical sources reported that a Palestinian child, identified as Abdul-Rahman Naim, 2-years-old, was killed when the army bombarded Ni’ma tower in Gaza City. The bombarded building also contains several media offices.
Furthermore, the army killed three members of the same family after bombarding their home in northern Gaza; several residents have been injured.
The slain family members have been identified as Talal al-Asaly, his son Ayman and his daughter Hadeel.
The army also bombarded an-Nusseirat area killing on resident identified as Mubarak al-Ghoula.
Earlier in the day, the army killed Mohammad al-Ashqar, 22, and Mahmoud Abu Khousa, 13, in two air strikes targeting Gaza City. Several residents have been injured in the attacks, while two more residents have been injured when the army bombarded an-Nafaq Street in Gaza.
Two residents were injured in the neighborhood in an earlier Israeli bombing.
Two Palestinians have been injured when the army fired several missile into the al-Yarmouk Playground; the shelling also led to damage in the Gaza City Council.
Furthermore, an elderly man, identified as Ibrahim Abu Nasr, 80, was killed and his daughter Amira was injured when the army bombarded their home in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
Resident Fares Sbatiyya, 22, was also killed when the army bombarded ash-Shujaeyya neighborhood in Gaza.
The Israeli Air Force also bombarded the home of Issam ad-Da’alees, in central Gaza; ad-Da’alees is an advisor to Palestinian Prime Minister in Gaza, Ismail Haniyya. Two resident were wounded.
The air force fired missile into the ash-Shaheed Mosque, west of the al-Bureij Refugee Camp in central Gaza, completely destroying the mosque. One under-construction home that belongs to resident Khaled Abu Ajwa, east of al-Bureij, was also bombarded.
Medical sources in Gaza reported that a child, identified as Ahmad Abu Oleyyan, from Bani Soheila, died of serious injuries suffered when the army bombarded his family’s home three days ago.
One resident, identified as Abdullah Asaliyya, was killed and three were injured when the army fired a missile close to the ash-Shafe’ey Mosque, in the Jablia refugee camp, in northern Gaza.
The army also carried out 23 strikes targeting tunnels in Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
One missile was fired into a historic bridge that links between the an-Nusseirat refugee camp and al-Mighraqa village in central Gaza.
The soldiers also fired missiles into Khan Younis Police Stations completely destroying it, in addition to firing missiles into Abu Khadra Compound that includes several civil ministries. Several medial offices, including the office of the Qatar-based al-Jazeera, were damaged in the shelled.
At least 157 Palestinians, including dozens of children, women and elderly, have been killed since Israeli started its offensive against Gaza eight days ago, more than 1,100, also mainly civilians and children, have been injured.
Names Of Palestinian Killed By Israeli Shells And Missiles Since Last Wednesday, November 14:
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Bridge destroyed Tuesday night
The Israeli military has reported dropping over 100 bombs on Gaza overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, including government buildings and media offices. The Abu Khadra government building in Gaza City was hit repeatedly, and the headquarters of Agence France Presse in Gaza City was also bombed.
The al-Jazeera office in Gaza City was damaged, and Press TV reports that its correspondent Akram al-Sattari was injured. One airstrike on Wednesday morning hit a group of civilians next to Shafi mosque.
The number of casualties from the late night bombings is still unknown, although the two victims of one of the 100 airstrikes Tuesday night were identified as Ahmad Hamad and Mahmoud al-Arja, whose bodies were blown apart by an airstrike on their vehicle at around 11:45 pm in al-Shouka area western Rafah. Journalist Samah Saleh reported that Ibrahim Hamad, 15, and 16-year-old Mahmoud al-Arja bled to death and the medics from the Red Crescent were unable to reach them for four hours.
Five Israeli soldiers were reportedly wounded by a Palestinian homemade shell overnight.
Palestinian police headquarters were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, along with several nearby buildings, the al-Karama security compound near Rafah was severely damaged, and the Interior Ministry building was destroyed. In addition, a major bridge linking Gaza City with the southern Gaza Strip was destroyed by an airstrike.
Sixteen separate airstrikes targeted tunnels near Rafah, which serve as a lifeline for bringing in goods banned by Israel – including fuel, electric and building supplies.
Also overnight in Gaza, six alleged collaborators with Israel were shot by unknown gunmen. At least one was accused of marking buildings as targets for Israeli airstrikes. The killings were condemned by Hamas deputy chief Mousa Abu Marzouk, who vowed that such killings must never happen again.
The international hacker collective ‘Anonymous’ continued its cyber attacks on Israeli websites throughout the night, as well. Over the last week at least one hundred Israeli government, military and business websites have been targeted. At around 3 am Wednesday morning, hackers hijacked the Twitter account of Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom, tweeting "END THE OCCUPATION. FREE PALESTINE" and "PALESTINE WE LOVE YOU".
In political developments, Egyptian government officials attempting to negotiate a truce between Israel and Hamas have thus far been unsuccessful. Hamas officials had announced on Tuesday that they were willing to agree to the terms of a ceasefire, but Israeli officials refused the terms.
Over the last week of the Israeli assault on Gaza, 143 Palestinians have been killed, and over 950 wounded. Of the 143 people killed in the last week by the Israeli military, only six have been identified as being resistance fighters. One quarter of those killed have been children, including at least three families (parents and children) wiped out.
The Israeli military has reported dropping over 100 bombs on Gaza overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, including government buildings and media offices. The Abu Khadra government building in Gaza City was hit repeatedly, and the headquarters of Agence France Presse in Gaza City was also bombed.
The al-Jazeera office in Gaza City was damaged, and Press TV reports that its correspondent Akram al-Sattari was injured. One airstrike on Wednesday morning hit a group of civilians next to Shafi mosque.
The number of casualties from the late night bombings is still unknown, although the two victims of one of the 100 airstrikes Tuesday night were identified as Ahmad Hamad and Mahmoud al-Arja, whose bodies were blown apart by an airstrike on their vehicle at around 11:45 pm in al-Shouka area western Rafah. Journalist Samah Saleh reported that Ibrahim Hamad, 15, and 16-year-old Mahmoud al-Arja bled to death and the medics from the Red Crescent were unable to reach them for four hours.
Five Israeli soldiers were reportedly wounded by a Palestinian homemade shell overnight.
Palestinian police headquarters were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, along with several nearby buildings, the al-Karama security compound near Rafah was severely damaged, and the Interior Ministry building was destroyed. In addition, a major bridge linking Gaza City with the southern Gaza Strip was destroyed by an airstrike.
Sixteen separate airstrikes targeted tunnels near Rafah, which serve as a lifeline for bringing in goods banned by Israel – including fuel, electric and building supplies.
Also overnight in Gaza, six alleged collaborators with Israel were shot by unknown gunmen. At least one was accused of marking buildings as targets for Israeli airstrikes. The killings were condemned by Hamas deputy chief Mousa Abu Marzouk, who vowed that such killings must never happen again.
The international hacker collective ‘Anonymous’ continued its cyber attacks on Israeli websites throughout the night, as well. Over the last week at least one hundred Israeli government, military and business websites have been targeted. At around 3 am Wednesday morning, hackers hijacked the Twitter account of Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom, tweeting "END THE OCCUPATION. FREE PALESTINE" and "PALESTINE WE LOVE YOU".
In political developments, Egyptian government officials attempting to negotiate a truce between Israel and Hamas have thus far been unsuccessful. Hamas officials had announced on Tuesday that they were willing to agree to the terms of a ceasefire, but Israeli officials refused the terms.
Over the last week of the Israeli assault on Gaza, 143 Palestinians have been killed, and over 950 wounded. Of the 143 people killed in the last week by the Israeli military, only six have been identified as being resistance fighters. One quarter of those killed have been children, including at least three families (parents and children) wiped out.
20 nov 2012
Child Sitting By The Body Of His Mother, "Waiting For her To Wake Up"
Despite talks about truce and mediation, Israeli soldiers continued to bombard Gaza, Tuesday, and killed 21 Palestinians in different parts of the coastal region, while dozens of civilians have been injured.
At Least 137 Palestinians, mainly children and civilians, have been killed since last Wednesday, while more than 950 have been injured.
Medical sources reported that Ahmad Abed Abu Mor, and his brother Khaled, were killed when the army bombarded Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
The attack happened shortly after the army killed Mohammad Abu Aisha, head of all-Quds Educational Radio. Resident Hasan Yousef died of wounds suffered earlier in an Israeli bombardment targeting DIr al-Balah.
Two residents were immediately killed in the attack; they were identified as Salem Ayesh Abu Sitta, and his brother Mohammad.
Two Palestinian journalists, working for the al-Aqsa Satellite TV, were killed earlier when the army fired a missile at their vehicle, west of Gaza City; two residents were injured in the attack.
Two children were also killed, and three were injured, when the army bombarded Kashko Street in Gaza. Another resident was killed in Beit Hanoun.
At least 950 Palestinians have been injured since the Israeli offensive on Gaza started last Wednesday, the vast majority of the victims are civilians, including infants, children, women and elderly
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Twelve Killed In New Bombardment, 12 On Tuesday
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:38:19
Israeli soldiers bombarded, on Tuesday evening, several areas in the Gaza Strip killing twelve Palestinians, including two Palestinian children; the latest attack brings the number of Palestinians killed Monday to 12. At least 126 have been killed by Israeli shells since last Wednesday.
Two children were killed in Kashko Street in Gaza, and several others have been injured, medical sources reported.
One resident was killed by Israeli shells in Beit Hanoun, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, three were injured.
On Tuesday evening, at least six Palestinians were killed and three were seriously wounded when the army fired missiles at two vehicles in As-Sabra Street, south of Gaza City.
The bodies of the slain residents have been severely mutilated, heads severed, three of them have been identified as Sobhi Daghmash, Salah Daghmash, and Ahmad Daghmash.
Three more Palestinians were killed and at least twenty were injured when the army bombarded the Ash-Shujaeyya neighborhood in Gaza.
So far, one of them has been identified as Ameen Al-Dod, 22. Efforts to identify the remaining residents are ongoing.
It is worth mentioning that the Israeli TV reported that Islamic Jihad declared that ceasefire will take effect in three hours. Egypt is actively involved in the efforts to achieve a ceasefire.
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Seven Palestinians Killed In Gaza Monday, 117 Killed Since Wednesday
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:30:00
The Israeli army continued its military escalation against the Gaza Strip killing seven Palestinians since morning hours Tuesday, several residents have been injured. The Israeli bombardment on Gaza led, so far, to the death of 117 Palestinians while at least 900 have been injured.
Medical sources reported that resident Abdul-Rahman Abu Hamza, 22, was killed by Israeli missiles targeting a Security Building west of Gaza City.
Also, a resistance fighter, identified as Mohammad Bader, in his twenties, was killed in the bombing while several residents were injured.
Resident Ahmad Daghmash died at an Egyptian hospital due to serious injuries he suffered when the army bombarded a home in central Gaza. He was moved to an Egyptian Hospital and died of his serious injuries; six Palestinians were injured in the attack.
Furthermore, medical sources reported that resident Bilal Al-Barawi, 20, was killed in a bombing in northern Gaza. Earlier in the day, a 15-year old child was killed in northern Gaza; he was identified as Yahia Mohammad Awad.
Resident Mahmoud Zahar, in his thirties, was killed and his 3-year-old son was seriously injured when the army fired a shell that landed in front of their home, south of Gaza City. A farmer, identified as Akram Ma’rouf was killed in his land after the army fired shells; four residents were injured.
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Palestinian Killed In Gaza; Seven Killed Tuesday, 115 Since Wednesday
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:06:39
One resident was killed and several others were injured when the army bombarded a street, north west of Gaza City. Another Palestinians was killed in northern Gaza. 115 Palestinians, mainly civilians and children, have been killed since Wednesday and more than 900 have been injured.
Medical sources reported that a fighter, identified as Abdul-Rahman Hamad, in his twenties, was killed when the army fired a missile at fighters in northern Gaza; one resident was injured.
One resident, identified as Mohammad Bader, was killed and six residents have been injured when the army bombarded a home in central Gaza.
The home was first hit by a missile fired by fighter jets, wounding four Palestinians, and was hit a second time before the residents managed to leave the property.
Medical sources stated that rescue teams had to pull several civilians from under the rubble of a bombarded home in Gaza City.
Earlier on Tuesday, the army bombarded a home in Al-Mighraba, south of Gaza, leading to the death of one resident identified as Mahmoud Az-Zahhar; his child Ahmad was injured.
Two more Palestinians, including a farmer, were injured in Beit Lahia; several residents were injured in northern Gaza as army continued to bombard different neighborhoods in Gaza.
Four residents, including two children were injured when the army bombarded An-Nusseirat refugee camp, and dozens of residents were injured in Jabalia, in northern Gaza, Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia, Rafah and several areas in the coastal region.
Meanwhile, Israeli sources reported that a reserve soldier was injured by a Palestinian shell in Eshkol, and that dozens of shells were fired into areas in the south.
A missile reportedly hit a building in Be’er As-Sabe’; Israeli Ynet News reported that, earlier on Tuesday morning, that 18 shells were fired into Be’er As-Sabe’ causing damage to a building and some cars; just two missile were a hit while the rest landed and detonated in open areas.
Shells were also fired into the Israeli Negev time of Sderot, Ashdod, and Gan Yavne, the Ynet said.
The Ynet added that nine Israeli cabinet ministers met, on Monday at night, in order to discuss an Egyptian ceasefire proposal, and that the Israeli cabinet decided not to launch the ground offensive against Gaza but said Israel will invade Gaza should truce mediated talks fail.
At least 115 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army fired in the Gaza Strip since Wednesday, while more than 900 have been injured; the majority of the casualties are civilians, including children elderly and women.
Despite talks about truce and mediation, Israeli soldiers continued to bombard Gaza, Tuesday, and killed 21 Palestinians in different parts of the coastal region, while dozens of civilians have been injured.
At Least 137 Palestinians, mainly children and civilians, have been killed since last Wednesday, while more than 950 have been injured.
Medical sources reported that Ahmad Abed Abu Mor, and his brother Khaled, were killed when the army bombarded Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
The attack happened shortly after the army killed Mohammad Abu Aisha, head of all-Quds Educational Radio. Resident Hasan Yousef died of wounds suffered earlier in an Israeli bombardment targeting DIr al-Balah.
Two residents were immediately killed in the attack; they were identified as Salem Ayesh Abu Sitta, and his brother Mohammad.
Two Palestinian journalists, working for the al-Aqsa Satellite TV, were killed earlier when the army fired a missile at their vehicle, west of Gaza City; two residents were injured in the attack.
Two children were also killed, and three were injured, when the army bombarded Kashko Street in Gaza. Another resident was killed in Beit Hanoun.
At least 950 Palestinians have been injured since the Israeli offensive on Gaza started last Wednesday, the vast majority of the victims are civilians, including infants, children, women and elderly
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Twelve Killed In New Bombardment, 12 On Tuesday
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:38:19
Israeli soldiers bombarded, on Tuesday evening, several areas in the Gaza Strip killing twelve Palestinians, including two Palestinian children; the latest attack brings the number of Palestinians killed Monday to 12. At least 126 have been killed by Israeli shells since last Wednesday.
Two children were killed in Kashko Street in Gaza, and several others have been injured, medical sources reported.
One resident was killed by Israeli shells in Beit Hanoun, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, three were injured.
On Tuesday evening, at least six Palestinians were killed and three were seriously wounded when the army fired missiles at two vehicles in As-Sabra Street, south of Gaza City.
The bodies of the slain residents have been severely mutilated, heads severed, three of them have been identified as Sobhi Daghmash, Salah Daghmash, and Ahmad Daghmash.
Three more Palestinians were killed and at least twenty were injured when the army bombarded the Ash-Shujaeyya neighborhood in Gaza.
So far, one of them has been identified as Ameen Al-Dod, 22. Efforts to identify the remaining residents are ongoing.
It is worth mentioning that the Israeli TV reported that Islamic Jihad declared that ceasefire will take effect in three hours. Egypt is actively involved in the efforts to achieve a ceasefire.
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Seven Palestinians Killed In Gaza Monday, 117 Killed Since Wednesday
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:30:00
The Israeli army continued its military escalation against the Gaza Strip killing seven Palestinians since morning hours Tuesday, several residents have been injured. The Israeli bombardment on Gaza led, so far, to the death of 117 Palestinians while at least 900 have been injured.
Medical sources reported that resident Abdul-Rahman Abu Hamza, 22, was killed by Israeli missiles targeting a Security Building west of Gaza City.
Also, a resistance fighter, identified as Mohammad Bader, in his twenties, was killed in the bombing while several residents were injured.
Resident Ahmad Daghmash died at an Egyptian hospital due to serious injuries he suffered when the army bombarded a home in central Gaza. He was moved to an Egyptian Hospital and died of his serious injuries; six Palestinians were injured in the attack.
Furthermore, medical sources reported that resident Bilal Al-Barawi, 20, was killed in a bombing in northern Gaza. Earlier in the day, a 15-year old child was killed in northern Gaza; he was identified as Yahia Mohammad Awad.
Resident Mahmoud Zahar, in his thirties, was killed and his 3-year-old son was seriously injured when the army fired a shell that landed in front of their home, south of Gaza City. A farmer, identified as Akram Ma’rouf was killed in his land after the army fired shells; four residents were injured.
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Palestinian Killed In Gaza; Seven Killed Tuesday, 115 Since Wednesday
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:06:39
One resident was killed and several others were injured when the army bombarded a street, north west of Gaza City. Another Palestinians was killed in northern Gaza. 115 Palestinians, mainly civilians and children, have been killed since Wednesday and more than 900 have been injured.
Medical sources reported that a fighter, identified as Abdul-Rahman Hamad, in his twenties, was killed when the army fired a missile at fighters in northern Gaza; one resident was injured.
One resident, identified as Mohammad Bader, was killed and six residents have been injured when the army bombarded a home in central Gaza.
The home was first hit by a missile fired by fighter jets, wounding four Palestinians, and was hit a second time before the residents managed to leave the property.
Medical sources stated that rescue teams had to pull several civilians from under the rubble of a bombarded home in Gaza City.
Earlier on Tuesday, the army bombarded a home in Al-Mighraba, south of Gaza, leading to the death of one resident identified as Mahmoud Az-Zahhar; his child Ahmad was injured.
Two more Palestinians, including a farmer, were injured in Beit Lahia; several residents were injured in northern Gaza as army continued to bombard different neighborhoods in Gaza.
Four residents, including two children were injured when the army bombarded An-Nusseirat refugee camp, and dozens of residents were injured in Jabalia, in northern Gaza, Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia, Rafah and several areas in the coastal region.
Meanwhile, Israeli sources reported that a reserve soldier was injured by a Palestinian shell in Eshkol, and that dozens of shells were fired into areas in the south.
A missile reportedly hit a building in Be’er As-Sabe’; Israeli Ynet News reported that, earlier on Tuesday morning, that 18 shells were fired into Be’er As-Sabe’ causing damage to a building and some cars; just two missile were a hit while the rest landed and detonated in open areas.
Shells were also fired into the Israeli Negev time of Sderot, Ashdod, and Gan Yavne, the Ynet said.
The Ynet added that nine Israeli cabinet ministers met, on Monday at night, in order to discuss an Egyptian ceasefire proposal, and that the Israeli cabinet decided not to launch the ground offensive against Gaza but said Israel will invade Gaza should truce mediated talks fail.
At least 115 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army fired in the Gaza Strip since Wednesday, while more than 900 have been injured; the majority of the casualties are civilians, including children elderly and women.
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Israeli continued bondmen of Gaza enter its sixth day, claiming the lives of 126 Palestinians, and protests in the West Bank continues as well. These stories, and more, coming up, stay tuned.
Israeli soldiers bombarded, on Tuesday evening, several areas in the Gaza Strip killing twelve Palestinians, including two Palestinian children; the latest attack brings the number of Palestinians killed Monday to 12. At least 126 have been killed by Israeli shells since last Wednesday.
Two children were killed in Kashko Street in Gaza, and several others have been injured, medical sources reported. One resident was killed by Israeli shells in Beit Hanoun, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, three were injured.
On Tuesday evening, at least six Palestinians were killed and three were seriously wounded when the army fired missiles at two vehicles in As-Sabra Street, south of Gaza City. The bodies of the slain residents have been severely mutilated, heads severed. Three more Palestinians were killed and at least twenty were injured when the army bombarded the Ash-Shujaeyya neighborhood in Gaza.
Meanwhile in the West Bank for the sixth day in row Protests were reported around Ramallah city, central West Bank, Nablus and Tulkarem, in the north, as well as Bethlehem and Hebron, southern West Bank.
In clashes at protests in the West Bank scores of Palestinians were injured by Israeli soldiers’ gunfire. On Monday two residents were reported killed by Israeli troops’ fire.
And that’s all for today from the IMEMC News; this was the Tuesday November 20th, news round-up from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. For more news and updates please visit our website at www.imemc.org. Today’s report has been brought to you by Hussam Qassis and me, Ghassan Bannoura.
Israeli continued bondmen of Gaza enter its sixth day, claiming the lives of 126 Palestinians, and protests in the West Bank continues as well. These stories, and more, coming up, stay tuned.
Israeli soldiers bombarded, on Tuesday evening, several areas in the Gaza Strip killing twelve Palestinians, including two Palestinian children; the latest attack brings the number of Palestinians killed Monday to 12. At least 126 have been killed by Israeli shells since last Wednesday.
Two children were killed in Kashko Street in Gaza, and several others have been injured, medical sources reported. One resident was killed by Israeli shells in Beit Hanoun, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, three were injured.
On Tuesday evening, at least six Palestinians were killed and three were seriously wounded when the army fired missiles at two vehicles in As-Sabra Street, south of Gaza City. The bodies of the slain residents have been severely mutilated, heads severed. Three more Palestinians were killed and at least twenty were injured when the army bombarded the Ash-Shujaeyya neighborhood in Gaza.
Meanwhile in the West Bank for the sixth day in row Protests were reported around Ramallah city, central West Bank, Nablus and Tulkarem, in the north, as well as Bethlehem and Hebron, southern West Bank.
In clashes at protests in the West Bank scores of Palestinians were injured by Israeli soldiers’ gunfire. On Monday two residents were reported killed by Israeli troops’ fire.
And that’s all for today from the IMEMC News; this was the Tuesday November 20th, news round-up from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. For more news and updates please visit our website at www.imemc.org. Today’s report has been brought to you by Hussam Qassis and me, Ghassan Bannoura.
Car destroyed by Israeli airstrike, Saftawi, northern Gaza City
Palestinian independent journalist Shahd Abusalamah, reporting from Gaza, compiled the following list of casualties from a series of Israeli attacks on Gaza all day and night on Monday:
An Apache warplane fired a rocket at a car in al-Berka street in Deer al-Balah, killing three people:
Rashid ‘Alyan Abu ‘Amra (45)
Amin Zuhdi Bashir (40)
Tamer Rushdi Bashir (30)
Hussam Abdeljawad was killed as an F16 rocked his car in Saftawi street, northern Gaza, at 2:25 pm.
Ramadan Ahmad Mahmoud, 20 years old, died this morning after being seriously injured in an attack that hit al-Maghazi camp, two days ago.
Mohammed Riyad Shamallakh, 23 years old, killed as Israeli forces targeted a car in Tal al-Hawa, southern Gaza city.
At around 4 am Monday morning, two people were killed as an Israeli warplane fired a missile that hit al-Nusseirat Camp, to the west of Gaza city. They were identified as A’ed Radi and Ameer al-Malahi
In an attack on al-Shorouq building in Gaza City which contains several media offices, 2 were killed and 3 journalists were seriously injured. The two killed were Ramez Harb and Salem Sweilem.
Muhammed Ziyad Tbeil was killed in an attack that hit central Gaza.
At 6:55 pm, an Israeli warplane attacked al-Bureij camp killing two people: Arkan Abu Kmeil and Ibrahim al-Hawajri
At around 8:00 pm, an Israeli warplane shelled Shhada family’s house in Nusairat camp killing two people from the same family: Khalil Shhada and Osama Shhada.
At around 9:00 pm, Israel committed another killing of an entire family, this time the victims were the Hjazi family, a father and his two sons were killed, and at least 15 were injured, most of them are children and women. The victims were Suhaib Fo’ad Hjazi, 2 years old; Mohammed Fo’ad Hjazi, 3 years old; and Fo’ad khalil Hjazi.
On November 20, the seventh day of the Israeli ongoing aggression on Gaza: at around midnight, an Apache rocked a house in Rafah that belongs to Nassarsa family, killing two siblings and injuring 10 others. Mohammed Tawfeeq al-Nassasra, 20 years old, and Ahmad Tawfeeq al-Nassasra, 18 years old, were killed in the attack.
This brings the total number of people killed since last Wednesday, when the full assault began on Gaza, to 110 killed and over 700 injured, many of them seriously.
Palestinian independent journalist Shahd Abusalamah, reporting from Gaza, compiled the following list of casualties from a series of Israeli attacks on Gaza all day and night on Monday:
An Apache warplane fired a rocket at a car in al-Berka street in Deer al-Balah, killing three people:
Rashid ‘Alyan Abu ‘Amra (45)
Amin Zuhdi Bashir (40)
Tamer Rushdi Bashir (30)
Hussam Abdeljawad was killed as an F16 rocked his car in Saftawi street, northern Gaza, at 2:25 pm.
Ramadan Ahmad Mahmoud, 20 years old, died this morning after being seriously injured in an attack that hit al-Maghazi camp, two days ago.
Mohammed Riyad Shamallakh, 23 years old, killed as Israeli forces targeted a car in Tal al-Hawa, southern Gaza city.
At around 4 am Monday morning, two people were killed as an Israeli warplane fired a missile that hit al-Nusseirat Camp, to the west of Gaza city. They were identified as A’ed Radi and Ameer al-Malahi
In an attack on al-Shorouq building in Gaza City which contains several media offices, 2 were killed and 3 journalists were seriously injured. The two killed were Ramez Harb and Salem Sweilem.
Muhammed Ziyad Tbeil was killed in an attack that hit central Gaza.
At 6:55 pm, an Israeli warplane attacked al-Bureij camp killing two people: Arkan Abu Kmeil and Ibrahim al-Hawajri
At around 8:00 pm, an Israeli warplane shelled Shhada family’s house in Nusairat camp killing two people from the same family: Khalil Shhada and Osama Shhada.
At around 9:00 pm, Israel committed another killing of an entire family, this time the victims were the Hjazi family, a father and his two sons were killed, and at least 15 were injured, most of them are children and women. The victims were Suhaib Fo’ad Hjazi, 2 years old; Mohammed Fo’ad Hjazi, 3 years old; and Fo’ad khalil Hjazi.
On November 20, the seventh day of the Israeli ongoing aggression on Gaza: at around midnight, an Apache rocked a house in Rafah that belongs to Nassarsa family, killing two siblings and injuring 10 others. Mohammed Tawfeeq al-Nassasra, 20 years old, and Ahmad Tawfeeq al-Nassasra, 18 years old, were killed in the attack.
This brings the total number of people killed since last Wednesday, when the full assault began on Gaza, to 110 killed and over 700 injured, many of them seriously.
Palestinians carry the bodies of two boys Suhaib and Mohammed (R) Hejazi during their funeral in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip November 20, 2012. The two children and their father Fuad Hejazi were killed when an Israeli air strike in the Gaza town of Beit Lahiya crushed their home on Monday
After airstrikes both Saturday and Sunday that killed entire families including parents, grandparents and small children, another airstrike on a home in northern Gaza Monday evening killed a mother, father and their two children. Monday evening’s attack hit the home of Foad & Amna Hijazi and their two children Suhaib and Muhammad. They were all killed instantly.
Twelve neighbors were also injured in the attack, which took place in Beit Lahiya. Around the same time in southern Gaza, four people were wounded by an airstrike targeting a civilian area in Rafah, including a mother and small child.
The airstrikes Monday evening followed an earlier round of strikes that killed a total of 19 Palestinian civilians. With Monday evening’s airstrikes, a total of 97 Palestinians have now been killed in Gaza since Wednesday November 14th. At least 21 of these were small children.
In Rafah Monday night, reporter Mohammed Omer says the airstrikes are ongoing as of midnight.
After airstrikes both Saturday and Sunday that killed entire families including parents, grandparents and small children, another airstrike on a home in northern Gaza Monday evening killed a mother, father and their two children. Monday evening’s attack hit the home of Foad & Amna Hijazi and their two children Suhaib and Muhammad. They were all killed instantly.
Twelve neighbors were also injured in the attack, which took place in Beit Lahiya. Around the same time in southern Gaza, four people were wounded by an airstrike targeting a civilian area in Rafah, including a mother and small child.
The airstrikes Monday evening followed an earlier round of strikes that killed a total of 19 Palestinian civilians. With Monday evening’s airstrikes, a total of 97 Palestinians have now been killed in Gaza since Wednesday November 14th. At least 21 of these were small children.
In Rafah Monday night, reporter Mohammed Omer says the airstrikes are ongoing as of midnight.
Two Palestinians were reported killed by Israeli soldiers’ gunfire on Monday as troops attacked Palestinians protesting the escalated offensive against the Gaza strip. Palestinian sources said that protests were reported around Ramallah city, central West Bank, Nablus and Tulkarem, in the north, as well as Bethlehem and Hebron, southern West Bank.
Hamdi Falah, 22 years old, was killed by Israeli soldiers’ gunfire during clashes with local youth in Herbon city, southern West Bank. Doctors say that the young man was hit with several rounds of live ammunition that lead to his instant death.
In addition Ahmad Isma’el, 18 years old, was left in a critical condition by Israeli soldiers during clashes between local youth and troops at the village of Ertas near the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem on Monday evening.
Hamdi Falah, 22 years old, was killed by Israeli soldiers’ gunfire during clashes with local youth in Herbon city, southern West Bank. Doctors say that the young man was hit with several rounds of live ammunition that lead to his instant death.
In addition Ahmad Isma’el, 18 years old, was left in a critical condition by Israeli soldiers during clashes between local youth and troops at the village of Ertas near the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem on Monday evening.
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Elsewhere Rishdi at-Tamimi, 35, from the village of an-Nabi Saleh near Ramallah, central West Bank, died on Monday afternoon after succumbing to wounds he sustained on Saturday during a protest in solidarity with Gaza.
At-Tamimi and other villagers were protesting when soldiers attacked them with tear gas and live ammunition; later clashes erupted between local youth and invading Israeli soldiers. When at-Tamimi was hit Israeli troops surrounded him and did not allow medics to get to him. Doctors say he was hit with two live rounds in his leg and abdomen, and died today due to severe bleeding. |
This video, which was released on Youtube show how at-Tamimi was shot and when soldiers did not allow medics to reach him.
