Opinion Editorials, September 2010

Fisherman Killed By Israeli Navy Fire

Saturday September 25, 2010 09:45 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies

Palestinian medical sources reported that a Palestinian fisherman was shot and killed by Israeli Navy fired on Friday morning off the shores of the Al-Shaty’ refugee camp west of Gaza City.

The fisherman was identified as Mohammad Mansour Baker, 20. The fetal shot took his life before he was moved to Kamal Adwan Hospital.

Israeli soldiers repeatedly target Palestinian fishermen in an attempt to force them away and prevent them from fishing; dozens of casualties were reported over the past several years.

Palestinian baby killed due to inhaling teargas

[ 24/09/2010 - 09:59 PM ]

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)--

A Palestinian child died at hospital on Friday evening as a result of teargas inhalation in the northern Jerusalem suburb of Eisaweyyah.

A source in Jerusalem informed the PIC correspondent that 12-month-old Muhammad Abu Sneimah was taken to hospital after suffering breathing difficulties as a result of inhaling teargas fired extensively by IOF troops that raided Eisaweyyah on Thursday evening.

There were confrontations between local youth and IOF troops who raided the Eisaweyyah suburb on Thursday evening and the IOF troops fired rubber-coated and live bullets as well as teargas canisters at the Palestinian youth.

Local sources said there were more confrontations Friday evening as the news of the death of the Palestinian baby broke out.

Protests broke out in Jerusalem after extremist Jewish settlers killed a Palestinian youth on Wednesday morning and the murderer was set free in the evening.

Infant Dies In Jerusalem After Inhaling Gas Fired By The Army

Saturday September 25, 2010 08:31 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies

Palestinian medical sources in occupied East Jerusalem reported that a 1–year-old infant died in Al-Esawiyya town in occupied East Jerusalem after inhaling gas fired by the army at dozens of youths who hurled stones at them after invading the town.

Several armored Israeli military jeeps invaded Al Esawiyya and clashed with local youths who hurled stones at them; the soldiers fired gas bombs, rubber-coated metal bullets and rounds of live ammunition.

The volume of gas fired by the soldiers was so great that it entered nearby residents houses causing the infant to suffocated before he was moved to a local hospital where he died later on.

The infant was identified as Mohammad Abu Sneina; he initially suffered breathing difficulties as a result of inhaling gas fired by the army, but all efforts to save his life failed.

After news about the infant’s death reached the residents in Al Esawiyya, dozens took off to the streets and clashed with the army. Once again, soldiers fired rounds of live ammunition, gas bombs and rubber-coated metal bullets.

Clashes broke out in occupied East Jerusalem after an Israeli security guard shot and killed a Palestinian youth on Wednesday morning. The shooter was briefly detained by the Israeli police and was released on Wednesday evening.

Fifteen Palestinians were wounded on Thursday during clashes that took place in Ras Al Amoud, Al Esawiyya and several other Palestinian areas in occupied East Jerusalem. Dozens of residents were wounded in the clashes.

At least sixteen Palestinians were kidnapped by the army following the clashes and were moved to unknown destinations.

Soldiers Fire Live Rounds At Bil’in Weekly Protest, One Palestinian wounded

Saturday September 25, 2010 08:06 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC News

As local residents of Bil’in village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, accompanied by dozens of Israeli and international peace activists, held their weekly protest against the Wall and settlements, Israeli soldiers violently attacked them and fired rounds of live ammunition wounding one resident with a live round; several protesters were also wounded as the army fired gas bombs and rubber-coated bullets.

The protest was held by at least two hundred Palestinians and more than thirty Israeli and international peace activists, the Friends of Freedom and Justice (FFJ) in Bil’in reported.

Ashraf Al-Khatib, 24, was shot in the leg with a 0.22” caliber live round wile an international peace activist was hit in his shoulder by a gas bomb fired by the army as soldiers fired a barrage of gas bombs at the protesters, FFJ said.

The FFJ stated that the protesters marched against the Wall, settlement and in solidarity with the Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem.

They also protested against the killing of a Palestinian resident from Silwan in East Jerusalem who was shot dead by an Israeli security guard on Wednesday morning.

As the protesters marched towards annexation Wall, and demanded to be allowed to enter the village’s lands, Israeli soldiers blocked their way and started pushing and roughing them around.

The protesters were demanding to be allowed into the lands that were officially recognized as Palestinian orchards by the Israeli High Court in 2007. The lands became isolated behind the Wall.

“One Palestinian activist tried to fasten a poster to a soldier’s shield saying “Free Adeeb Abu Rahma,” referring to one of Bil`in’s four political prisoners held by Israel for organizing the weekly protests”, the TFJ reported, “The commander was seen indicating to his soldiers that he wants them to target Ashraf Al-Khatib”.

The FFJ stated that initially the protestors argued with the soldiers and held their positions for thirty minutes until a local youth hurled a stone at the soldiers who responded by firing dozens of gas bombs.

The soldiers apparently wanted to kidnap Al-Khatib after shooting him as they immediately ran towards him but the protestors managed to transfer him to a local car and drove away. The soldiers retreated after the car left the area.

Bil’in is one of the leading villages of nonviolent weekly protests against settlements and the Annexation Wall.

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