Weekly Report 04-10

PCHR
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights LTD (non-profit)
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Weekly Report
On Israeli Human Rights Violations in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory
A Palestinian woman waves her national flag in front of Israeli soldier during a peaceful demonstration organized
in protest to the construction of the Annexation Wall in al-Ma'sara village, south of Bethlehem
21 - 27 Jan. 2010
NO 04-2010
Weekly Report on Israeli Human Rights Violations in the No. 04/2010
Occupied Palestinian Territory 21 – 27 January 2010
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) Continue Systematic Attacks against

Palestinian Civilians and Property in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
(OPT)
• Two Palestinian civilians were wounded by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank.
• IOF conducted 19 incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank.
• IOF arrested 29 Palestinian civilians, including two women and a child, in the West Bank.
• IOF stormed houses of a number of activists against the construction of the Annexation
Wall.
• Israel has continued to impose a total siege on the OPT and has isolated the Gaza
Strip from the outside world.
• IOF troops positioned at military checkpoints in the West Bank arrested 3 Palestinian
civilians (two journalists and a child).
• Israel has continued settlement activities in the West Bank and Israeli settlers have
continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.
• IOF ordered a number of Palestinian farmers to the east of 'Aqraba village near Nablus to
evacuate their property.
• Israeli settlers uprooted 15 olive trees in Deir Nizam village near Ramallah.
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Summary
Israeli violations of international law and humanitarian law continued in the OPT during the reporting period
(21 – 27 January 2010).
Shooting: During the reporting period, IOF wounded two Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.
On 22 January 2010, a Palestinian civilian was wounded when IOF also used force to disperse peaceful
demonstrations organized by Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli human rights defenders,
protesting the construction of the Annexation Wall in the West Bank.
On 23 January 2010, a Palestinian civilian was wounded when IOF fired at Palestinian civilians who
gathered at the entrance of Iraq Bourin village, south of Nablus, to prevent Israeli settlers from entering the
village.
On 19 January 2010, a child was wounded when IOF moved into Jenin Refugee Camp in the northern West
Bank and fired at a number of children demonstrating in the area.
Two Palestinian civilians, including a child, were also wounded by Israeli troops stationed at military
checkpoints.
Incursions: During the reporting period, IOF conducted at least 19 military incursions into Palestinian
communities in the West Bank. IOF arrested 29 Palestinian civilians, including two women and one child.
IOF also stormed houses of activists against the construction of the Annexation Wall.
Restrictions on Movement: Israel has continued to impose a tightened siege on the OPT and imposed
severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including
occupied East Jerusalem.
Gaza Strip
Israel has continuously closed all border crossings to the Gaza Strip over two and a half years. The illegal
Israeli-imposed siege of Gaza, which has steadily tightened since June 2007, has had a disastrous impact on
the humanitarian and economic situation in the Gaza Strip.
• 1.5 million people are being denied their basic rights, including freedom of movement, and their rights to
appropriate living conditions, work, health and education.
• The main concern of 1.5 million people living in the Gaza Strip is to obtain their basic needs of food,
medicines, water and electricity supplies.
• Israel has continued to prevent the entry of raw construction materials into the Gaza Strip for the past two
and a half years.
• Israel has not allowed fuel supplies into the Gaza Strip, excluding limited amounts of cooking gas, since
10 December 2008.
• The Rafah International Crossing Point has been opened for a few days for a number of patients who
received medical treatment abroad and needed to return to the Gaza Strip.

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• IOF have continued to close Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing to Palestinian civilians wishing to travel to the
West Bank and Israeli for medical treatment, trade or social visits.
• Living conditions of the Palestinian civilian population have seriously deteriorated; levels of poverty and
unemployment have sharply mounted, especially in the Gaza Strip.
• IOF have continued to prevent the entry of spare parts form water networks and sewage systems. Losses
incurred to this sector are estimated at US$ 6 million.
• Israel has imposed additional restrictions on access of international diplomats, journalists and
humanitarian workers to the Gaza Strip. IOF have prevented representatives of several international
humanitarian organizations from entering the Gaza Strip.
• Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have been deprived for family visitation for more than two and a half
years.
• IOF have continued to attack Palestinian fishermen along the Gaza Strip coast.
West Bank
IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians throughout the
West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem. Thousands of Palestinian civilians from the West Bank and
the Gaza Strip continue to be denied access to Jerusalem.
• IOF have established checkpoints in and around Jerusalem, severely restricting Palestinian access to the
city. Civilians are frequently prevented from praying at the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
• There are approximately 630 permanent roadblocks, manned and unmanned checkpoints across the West
Bank. In addition, there are some 60-80 ‘flying’ or temporary checkpoints erected across the West Bank
by IOF every week.
• When complete, the illegal Annexation Wall will stretch for 724 kilometers around the West Bank,
further isolating the entire population. 350 kilometers of the Wall has already been constructed.
Approximately 99% of the Wall has been constructed inside the West Bank itself, further confiscating
Palestinian land.
• At least 65% of the main roads that lead to 18 Palestinian communities in the West Bank are closed or
fully controlled by IOF (47 out of 72 roads).
• There are around 500 kilometers of restricted roads across the West Bank. In addition, approximately one
third of the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, is inaccessible to Palestinians without a
permit issued by the IOF. These permits are extremely difficult to obtain.
• IOF continue to harass and assault demonstrators who hold peaceful protests against the construction of
the Annexation Wall.
• Palestinian civilians continue to be harassed by IOF in Jerusalem, and across the West Bank, including
being regularly stopped and searched in the streets by IOF.

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Settlement Activities: IOF have continued settlement activities and Israeli settlers living in the OPT in
violation of international humanitarian law have continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.
On 21 January 2010, IOF moved into the Lafjam area to the east of 'Aqraba village, southeast of Nablus, and
handed notices to 6 Palestinian farmers from the Bani Monia and Bani Jaber families ordering them to
evacuate animal sheds. Otherwise, IOF would force them to do so, confiscating the animals and forcing the
farmers to pay the costs.
On 23 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers from "Brakha" settlement, south of Nablus, stormed Iraq
Bourin village to the south of the settlement. In response, dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered in the
north of the village to prevent the settlers from entering the village. Immediately, Israeli troops fired at those
civilians, wounding one.
On the same day, a number of Israeli settlers from "Halmish" settlement, northwest of Ramallah, uprooted
15 olive trees belonging to Jameel 'Abdul Qader Mezher in Deir Nizam village.
On 26 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers from "Ma'oun" settlement to the east of Yatta village, south
of Hebron, stormed al-Twana village - allegedly to look for sheep belonging to them. The armed settlers
clashed with Palestinian villagers, and Israeli troops intervened to protect the settlers. Israeli troops also
violently beat a villager.
On 27 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers gathered in the evacuated "Homesh" settlement, northwest
of Nablus. They attacked a Palestinian farmer while he was farming his land. They also threw stones at
Palestinian civilian vehicles traveling on the Jenin-Nablus road. No injuries were reported.

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Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period (21 – 27 January

2010)
1. Incursions into Palestinian Areas and Attacks on Palestinian Civilians and Property in
the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
Thursday, 21 January 2010
• At approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses and
arrested two Palestinian civilians:
1. Usaid Khaled Salama, 19; and

2. 'Abdul 'Aziz Khalil Jebril, 23.
• Also at approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Ne'lin village, west of Ramallah. They raided and searched
a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians:
1. Qussai Mohammed Nafe', 19;

2. Barakat 'Ali al-Khawaja, 32; and
3. Mustafa Rateb 'Amira, 53, who was arrested to exert pressure on his son, 32-year-old Rateb, so he
would hand himself in to IOF.
• At approximately 02:00, IOF moved into Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron. They raided and
searched a number of houses and arrested 4 Palestinian civilians:
1. Mohammed Mahmoud al-Slaibi, 25;

2. Jamal Ibrahim Ekhlil, 18;
3. Mohammed Muhaisen 'Awadh, 32; and
4. 'Allam Muneer Ebraighaith, 18.
During the house raids, IOF broke the door of Muhaisen 'Awadh's house and damaged the furniture.
They also violently beat him, and an amount of 800 NIS (approximately US$ 200) from inside the house
went missing. IOF also violently beat 'Alaa' Mahmoud al-Slaibi, 16, and his brother Ahmed, 19, and
damaged a truck belonging to Yousef Khudair 'Awadh.
• At approximately 16:00, IOF moved into Deir Abu Da'if village, northeast of Jenin. They raided and
searched a number of houses, but no arrests were reported.
Friday, 22 January 2010
• At approximately 02:30, IOF moved into Deir Nizam village, northwest of Ramallah. They raided and
searched a number of houses and arrested Mohammed Faraj al-Tamimi, 23.
• At approximately 17:00, IOF moved into Ne'lin village, west of Ramallah. They raided and searched a
number of houses, but no arrests were reported.

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Saturday, 23 January 2010
1. Hussein Ibrahim Abu 'Ayash, 19;

2. Muhannad Khaled Abu 'Awad, 20; and
3. 'Eissa Mohammed 'Awadh, 21.
During the house raids, IOF forced Diab Hassan 'Allami, 24, out of his house. The held him for more
than an hour, during which time they violently beat him.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
• At approximately 00:15, Israeli gunboats stationed opposite to Beit Lahiya beach in the northern Gaza
Strip opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats. Palestinian fishermen were forced to sail back to the beach;
no casualties were reported.
number of houses and arrested Rateb Mustafa 'Amira, 32. IOF had arrested 'Aamia's father 3 days earlier
to force him to hand himself in.
Monday, 25 January 2010
• At approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Bethlehem. They raided and searched a house belonging to
Hani Masalma, and arrested his two sons, Malek, 19; and Mohammed, 17.
• At approximately 02:30, IOF moved into 'Arraba village, southwest of Jenin. They raided and searched a
number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians:
1. Mohammed 'Abdul Ghani Shqair, 22; and

2. Mansour 'Abdul Khaliq 'Izziddin, 33.
• At approximately 03:00, IOF moved into Qabatya village, southeast of Jenin. They raided and searched a
• At approximately 03:30, IOF moved into Tubas. They raided and searched a number of houses, but no
arrests were reported.
• Also at approximately 03:30, IOF moved into Tammoun village, south of Tubas. They raided and
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
• At approximately 03:00, IOF moved into Jalboun village, east of Jenin. They patrolled in the streets for
some time and withdrew later. No house raids or arrests were reported.
• At approximately 04:00, IOF moved into the southern part of Jenin. They patrolled in the streets for

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Wednesday, 27 January 2010
• At approximately 00:00, IOF moved into Burqa village, northwest of Nablus. They raided and searched a
number of houses and arrested 5 Palestinian civilians:
1. Muneer Jamal Saif, 18;

2. Nafe' Ahmed Salah, 19;
3. Ashraf Rassem Hijja, 20;
4. Walid Yazid Daghlas, 18; and
5. Fadi Zaher Abu 'Omar, 18.
They also informed the family of Saddam Ragheb Shraida, 19, that he must hand himself in.
• At approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Dura village, southwest of Hebron. They raided and searched a
house belonging to the family of 'Ammar 'Aaref Qazzaz, 19, and arrested him.
• At approximately 05:00, Israeli gunboats stationed opposite to Beit Lahiya beach in the northern Gaza
Strip opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats. Palestinian fishermen were forced to sail back to the beach.
No casualties were reported.
• At approximately 15:00, IOF moved into Qalqiliya. They patrolled in the streets and stopped and
checked a number of Palestinian civilians. No house raids or arrests were reported.
2. Continued Closure of the OPT
IOF have continued to impose a tightened siege on the OPT and imposed severe restrictions on the
movement of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.
Gaza Strip
Israeli occupation forces have continued to impose a tightened blockade for more than two and a half years.
The illegal Israeli-imposed closure of Gaza, which has steadily tightened since June 2007, has had a
disastrous impact on the humanitarian and economic situation in the Gaza Strip
• The main concern of the population of the Gaza Strip is to obtain their basic needs of food, medicines,
water and electricity supplies.
• Israel has continued to prevent the entry of raw construction materials into the Gaza Strip for more than
two and a half years.
• Israel has not allowed fuel supplies into the Gaza Strip, excluding limited amounts of cooking gas, since
10 December 2008.
received medical treatment abroad and needed to return to the Gaza Strip.

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• IOF have continued to close Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing to Palestinian civilians wishing to travel to the
West Bank and Israeli for medical treatment, trade or social visits.
incurred to this sector are estimated at US$ 6 million.
• Israel has imposed additional restrictions on access of international diplomats, journalists and
humanitarian workers to the Gaza Strip. IOF have prevented representatives of several international
unemployment have sharply mounted.
• Palestinian prisoners from Gaza in Israeli jails have been deprived of family visitation for more than two
and a half years.
Movement at Border Crossings during the Reporting Period:
Movement at Rafah International Crossing Point

20 – 26 January 2010
Date Details
Two Palestinians were allowed to travel to Egypt, and 3 others were allowed into
20 January 2010
the Gaza Strip.
Two Palestinians were allowed to travel to Egypt, and 81 others, as well as the body
21 January 2010
of a deceased Palestinian, were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
22 January 2010 Closed.
10 Palestinians were allowed to travel to Egypt, and 21 others were allowed into the
23 January 2010
Gaza Strip.
24 January 2010
Gaza Strip.
25 January 2010 3 Palestinians were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
26 January 2010 Two Palestinians were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
Movement at Karm Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) Crossing

20 – 26 January 2010
Date Details
83 containers of food aid for international humanitarian organizations and goods for
20 January 2010 local traders, 105 tons of cooking gas and 493,800 liters of fuel were allowed into
the Gaza Strip.
106 containers of food aid for international humanitarian organizations and goods
21 January 2010
for local traders, and 105.57 tons of cooking gas were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
24 January 2010 72 containers of food aid for international humanitarian organizations and goods for

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local traders, 95.49 tons of cooking gas, and 228,000 liters of fuel were allowed into
the Gaza Strip. Three containers of strawberries and two containers of flowers were
exported.
25 January 2010 local traders, 104.63 tons of cooking gas, and 142,100 liters of fuel were allowed
into the Gaza Strip. Three containers of strawberries were exported.
26 January 2010 for local traders, 84 tons of cooking gas, and 180,000 liters of fuel were allowed into
the Gaza Strip. One container of flowers was exported.
Nahal Ouz Crossing: On 01 January 2010, IOF decided to close the crossing permanently, and to only
allow the entry of fuels through Karm Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing, southeast of Rafah, citing
security reasons.
Al-Mentar (Karni) Crossing: IOF partially opened the crossing on Wednesday, 20 January 2010, and
allowed the entry of 1,520 tons of wheat and 1,280 tons of fodders. They opened it again on Monday, 25
January 2010, and allowed the entry of 1,360 tons of wheat and 680 tons of fodders.
Beit Hanoun (Erez) Crossing: IOF have continued to close Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing for the movement
of Palestinian civilians. They have allowed only diplomats, a number of international journalists, employees
of international agencies and a small number of patients who suffer from serious diseases to pass through the
crossing. They have continued to prevent Palestinian civilians from visiting their relatives who are detained
in Israeli jails. As mentioned above, IOF have permitted a few number of patients to pass through the
crossing, but under severe restrictions that include prolonged checking.
Movement at Beit Hanoun (Erez) Crossing

20 – 25 January 2010
Date Patients Companions Arabs Ambassadors International International Travelers Traders

from Israel Journalists Workers abroad
20 January
2010 40 38 9 5 6 32 Nil Nil
21 January
2010 33 34 19 11 1 74 11 3
22 January
2010 1 1 4 Nil 4 7 20 Nil
23 January
2010 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
24 January
2010 40 39 27 5 5 18 6 Nil
25 January
2010 53 48 3 3 5 25 9 6
The West Bank
IOF have imposed a tightened closure on the West Bank. During the reporting period, IOF imposed
additional restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians.
• Jerusalem: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians to
and from the city. Thousands of Palestinian civilians from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip have been
denied access to the city. Israeli occupation forces have established many checkpoints around and inside
the city. Restrictions of the movement of Palestinian civilians often escalate on Fridays, preventing

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Muslim Palestinians from praying at the al-Aqsa Mosque. Israeli occupation forces often violently beat
Palestinian civilians who attempt to bypass checkpoints and enter the city.
• Nablus: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. On
Sunday morning, 24 January 2010, Israeli troops stationed at Hawara checkpoint, south of Nablus,
imposed additional restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. On Tuesday morning, 26
January 2010, Israeli troops stationed at Za'tara checkpoint, south of Nablus, imposed additional
restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians.
• Ramallah: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of the Palestinian civilians
in Ramallah. IOF troops positioned at the Jaba' and Qalandiya checkpoints, southeast of Ramallah, have
imposed additional restrictions on movement and conducted prolonged checking on Palestinian civilians.
During the reporting period, IOF erected a number of temporary checkpoints, and stopped and searched
Palestinian civilian vehicles. On Tuesday evening, 26 January 2010, IOF closed Jaba' checkpoint,
southeast of Ramallah, for one hour.
• Jenin: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. On the
morning of Sunday, 24 January 2010, IOF established a checkpoint between Rummana and Zabbouba
village, west of Jenin. They stopped and searched Palestinian civilian vehicles. On the morning of
Tuesday, 26 January 2010, IOF established a checkpoint at the southern entrance of Jenin. They stopped
and searched Palestinian civilian vehicles. On Wednesday morning, IOF established a checkpoint at the
southern entrance of Jenin, and another on the Maithaloun-Sanour road. They stopped and searched
Palestinian civilian vehicles.
• Bethlehem: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians.
At approximately 13:00 on Tuesday, 25 January 2010, IOF closed al-Nashahs intersection at the southern
entrance of Bethlehem for an hour and a half. They stopped and searched Palestinian civilian vehicles.
On Friday noon, Israeli troops stationed at Ennab checkpoint, east of Tulkarm, imposed severe
restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. They searched Palestinian civilian vehicles and
verified the identity cards of passengers.
• Hebron: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. On
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 21, 22 and 23 January 2010, Israeli troops stationed in al-Ras and Wadi
al-Hussain neighborhoods in the southeast of Hebron imposed additional restrictions on the movement of
Palestinian civilians. They stopped, checked and questioned Palestinian civilians. In the same context,
Israeli troops stationed at a military checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron,
stopped, held, checked and questioned a number of Palestinian civilians.
Arrests at Military Checkpoints
• At approximately 19:00 on Thursday, 21 January 2010, Israeli troops stationed in the vicinity of the
Ibrahimi Mosque in the old city of Hebron arrested Isma'il Hawamda, 16, from al-Sammou' village
southwest of Hebron, claiming that he was carrying a knife.
• At approximately 12:00 on Saturday, 23 January 2010, IOF arrested Ahmed Hamza al-Kilani, 29, and
Mos'ab al-Khatib, 27, two journalists working for al-Quds Television. The two journalists were preparing
a television report on Ariel College, which the Israeli government intends to turn into an accredited
university. When Israeli settlement security officers saw them, they called Israeli troops stationed at
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journalists' cameras and identity and press cards. They also detained and interrogated the journalists for
some time.
In his testimony to PCHR, journalist Ahmed al-Kilani stated:
"At approximately 12:00 on Saturday, 23 January 2010, my colleague, Mos'ab al-Khatib, and
I were near 'Taffouh' and 'Ariel' settlements preparing a television report for al-Quds
Television on the transformation of Ariel College into a university. Soon, two settlement
security officers came to us and asked us for identity and press cards. They then called Israeli
troops stationed at Za'tara checkpoint. A Hummer military jeep arrived in the area. Israeli
soldiers stepped out of it and ordered us to show them the video recordings and ordered us to
delete them, but we refused. They asked us for identity and press cards and confiscated our
cameras. They then handcuffed and blindfolded us. We were taken in an armed personnel
carrier to some place. For one hour and a half, the interrogated us about what we were
doing. Ten minutes later, they took us to Za'tara checkpoint, where they released us."
Harassments at Military Checkpoints
• On Sunday morning, 24 January 2010, Israeli troops attacked10 Palestinian workers in the Za'im area
near the Annexation Wall, east of Jerusalem. As a result, Rani Hussein Salah, 26, from al-Khader village
south of Bethlehem, sustained an injury in the mouth and acute bruises across his body. He also lost 6 of
his teeth. The other workers sustained bruises across their bodies. According to investigations conducted
by PCHR, on Sunday morning, hundreds of Palestinian workers gathered approximately 500-600 meters
away from al-Za'im crossing, east of Jerusalem, wishing to enter the city to attend their jobs, as they do
not have permits to enter the city. Israeli troops were patrolling in the area and chasing anyone they saw.
At approximately 04:30 Israeli troops surrounded 10 workers, mostly from al-Khader village, who were
on a sand hill to the east of the Wall. They forced the workers to sit down and violently beat them for
more than 10 minutes. They then held the workers in a room near al-Za'im crossing for approximately 30
minutes, without offering Rani Hussein Salah, who was injured, any medical aid. They released him at
approximately 07:30, and he could hardly reach a hospital in Bethlehem. The other workers were
released at 13:30 of the same day.
3. Construction of the Annexation Wall
IOF have continued to construct the Annexation Wall inside West Bank territory. During the reporting
period, IOF used force against peaceful demonstrations organized by Palestinian civilians and international
and Israeli human rights defenders in protest to the construction of the Wall.
• Following the Friday Prayer on 22 January 2010, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international and
Israeli human rights defenders gathered in the center of Bil'ein village, west of Ramallah. They moved
towards the Wall and threw stones at IOF troops positioned in the area. Immediately, IOF troops fired
rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs, and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. Dozens of
demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation.
• Also following the Friday Prayer on 22 January 2010, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international
and human rights defenders organized a peaceful demonstration in Ne'lin village, west of Ramallah,
protesting the construction of the Annexation Wall. They clashed with IOF troops positioned near the
Wall. IOF troops fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs, and tear gas canisters at demonstrators.
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human rights defenders organized a peaceful demonstration in protest of the construction of the
Annexation Wall in al-Ma'sara village, south of Bethlehem. Israeli troops closed the entrance of the
village and attacked the demonstrators. They fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the
demonstrators and violently beat a number of them. Israeli troops also arrested Sa'id Suleiman Braijiya,
60.
• Also following the Friday Prayer on 22 January 2010, dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered in the Wad
al-Raya area between Nabi Saleh and Deir Nizam villages, northwest of Ramallah. They attempted to
reach their agricultural lands located near "Halmish" settlement. Immediately, Israeli troops fired at
them. As a result, Mohammed Hassan al-Tamimi, 22, was wounded by a rubber-coated metal bullet to
the left hand. Israeli troops also arrested 4 civilians, including two women:
1. 'Atallah Tamim al-Tamimi, 60;

2. Murad 'Abdul Karim al-Tamimi, 38;
3. Maha Hussein al-Tamimi, 31; and
4. Manal 'Abdul Salam al-Tamimi, 33.
4. Settlement Activities and Attacks by Settlers against Palestinian Civilians and

Property
IOF have continued settlement activities in the OPT in violation of international humanitarian law, and
Israeli settlers have continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.
• At approximately 11:00 on Thursday, 21 January 2010, IOF moved into the Lafjam area to the east of
'Aqraba village, southeast of Nablus, and handed notices to 6 Palestinian farmers from the Bani Monia
and Bani Jaber families ordering them to evacuate animal sheds. Otherwise, IOF would force them to do
so, confiscating animals and forcing the farmers to pay the costs.
• At approximately 15:00 on Saturday, 23 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers from "Brakha"
settlement, south of Nablus, stormed Iraq Bourin village to the south of the settlement. In response,
dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered in the north of the village to prevent the settlers from entering the
village. Immediately, Israeli troops fired at those civilians, wounding 20-year-old Mohammed 'Essam
Faraj with a rubber-coated metal bullet to the leg.
• On the same day, a number of Israeli settlers from "Halmish" settlement, northwest of Ramallah,
uprooted 15 olive trees belonging to Jameel 'Abdul Qader Mezher in Deir Nizam village.
• At noon on Tuesday, 26 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers from "Ma'oun" settlement to the east of
Yatta village, south of Hebron, stormed al-Twana village - allegedly to look for sheep belonging to them.
The armed settlers clashed with Palestinian villagers, and Israeli troops intervened to protect the settlers.
Israeli troops also violently beat Mufdi Ahmed Reb'ei, 40. He sustained bruises across his body.
• On Wednesday afternoon, 27 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers gathered in the evacuated
"Homesh" settlement, northwest of Nablus. They attacked a Palestinian farmer from the nearby Seilat al-
Zaher village, Yousef Mohammed Mar'ei, while he was farming his land. He sustained bruises across his
body. The Israeli settlers also threw stones at Palestinian civilian vehicles traveling on the Jenin-Nablus
road. No injuries were reported.

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Recommendations to the International Community
1. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to fulfill their legal and
moral obligations under Article 1 of the Convention to ensure Israel's respect for the Convention in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory. PCHR believes that the conspiracy of silence practiced by the
international community has encouraged Israel to act as if it is above the law and encourages Israel
continue to violate international human rights and humanitarian law.
2. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to convene a conference
to take effective steps to ensure Israel's respect of the Convention in the OPT and to provide immediate
protection for Palestinian civilians.
3. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to comply with their
legal obligations detailed in Article 146 of the Convention to search for and prosecute those responsible
for grave breaches, namely war crimes.
4. PCHR calls for the immediate implementation of the Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court
of Justice, which considers the construction of the Annexation Wall inside the West Bank illegal.
5. PCHR recommends that international civil society organizations, including human rights organizations,
bar associations and NGOs, participate in the process of exposing those accused of grave breaches of
international law and urge their governments to bring the perpetrators to justice.
6. PCHR calls upon the European Union to activate Article 2 of the Euro-Israel Association Agreement,
which provides that Israel must respect human rights as a precondition for economic cooperation
between the EU states and Israel. PCHR further calls upon the EU states to prohibit import of goods
produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the OPT.
7. PCHR calls on the international community to recognize the Gaza disengagement plan, which was
implemented in September 2005, for what it is - not an end to occupation but a compounding of the
occupation and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
8. In recognition of ICRC as the guardian of the Fourth Geneva Convention, PCHR calls upon the ICRC to
increase its staff and activities in the OPT, including the facilitation of family visitations to Palestinian
prisoners in Israeli jails.
9. PCHR appreciates the efforts of international civil society, including human rights organizations, bar
associations, unions and NGOs, and urges them to continue their role in pressuring their governments to
secure Israel's respect for human rights in the OPT and to demand Israel end its attacks on Palestinian
civilians.
10. PCHR calls upon the international community to pressure Israel to lift the severe restrictions imposed by
the Israeli government and its occupation forces on access for international organizations to the OPT.

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11. PCHR reiterates that any political settlement not based on international human rights law and
humanitarian law cannot lead to a peaceful and just solution of the Palestinian question. Rather, such an
arrangement can only lead to further suffering and instability in the region. Any peace process or
agreement must be based on respect for international law, including international human rights and
humanitarian law.
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Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) Continue Systematic Attacks against

Palestinian Civilians and Property in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
(OPT)
• Two Palestinian civilians were wounded by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank.
• IOF conducted 19 incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank.
• IOF arrested 29 Palestinian civilians, including two women and a child, in the West Bank.
• IOF stormed houses of a number of activists against the construction of the Annexation
Wall.
• IOF have continued to impose a total siege on the OPT and have isolated the Gaza
Strip from the outside world.
• IOF troops positioned at military checkpoints in the West Bank arrested 3 Palestinian
civilians (two journalists and a child).
• IOF have continued settlement activities in the West Bank and Israeli settlers have
continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.
• IOF ordered a number of Palestinian farmers to the east of 'Aqraba village near Nablus to
evacuate their property.
• Israeli settlers uprooted 15 olive trees in Deir Nizam village near Ramallah.
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights,

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Summary
Israeli violations of international law and humanitarian law escalated in the OPT during the reporting period
(21 – 27 January 2010):
Shooting: During the reporting period, IOF wounded two Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.
On 22 January 2010, a Palestinian civilian was wounded when IOF also used force to disperse peaceful
demonstrations organized by Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli human rights defenders, in
protest to the construction of the Annexation Wall in the West Bank.
On 23 January 2010, a Palestinian civilian was wounded, when IOF fired at Palestinian civilians who
gathered at the entrance of Iraq Bourin village, south of Nablus, to prevent Israeli settlers from entering the
village.
On 19 January 2010, a child was wounded when IOF moved into Jenin refugee camp in the northern Weat
Bank and fired at a number of children who demonstrated in the area.
Two Palestinian civilians, including a child, were also wounded by Israeli troops stationed at military
checkpoints.
Incursions: During the reporting period, IOF conducted at least 19 military incursions into Palestinian
communities in the West Bank. IOF arrested 29 Palestinian civilians, including 4 children. IOF also
stormed houses of activists against the construction of the Annexation Wall.
Restrictions on Movement: IOF have continued to impose a tightened siege on the OPT and imposed
severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including
occupied East Jerusalem.
Gaza Strip
IOF have continued to close all border crossings to the Gaza Strip for more than two years. The Israeli siege
of Gaza, which has steadily tightened since June 2007, has had a disastrous impact on the humanitarian and
economic situation in the Gaza Strip.
• The main concern of 1.5 million people living in the Gaza Strip is to obtain their basic needs of food,
medicines, water and electricity supplies.
• IOF have continued to prevent the entry of raw construction materials into the Gaza Strip for more than
two years.
• IOF have not allowed fuel supplies into the Gaza Strip, excluding few amounts of cooking gas, since 10
December 2008.
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• IOF have continued to close Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing in the face of Palestinian civilians wishing to
travel to the West Bank and Israeli for medical treatment, trade or social visits.
• Poverty and unemployment have sharply mounted in the Gaza Strip.
incurred to this sector is estimated at US$ 6 million.
• IOF have imposed additional restrictions on access of international diplomats, journalists and
humanitarian workers to the Gaza Strip. They have prevented representatives of several international
• Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have been deprived for family visitation for more than two years.
West Bank
IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians throughout the
West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem. Thousands of Palestinian civilians from the West Bank and
the Gaza Strip continue to be denied access to Jerusalem.
• IOF have established checkpoints in and around Jerusalem, severely restricting Palestinian access to the
city. Civilians are frequently prevented from praying at the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
• There are approximately permanent 630 roadblocks, manned and unmanned checkpoints across the West
Bank. In addition, there are some 60-80 ‘flying’ or temporary checkpoints erected across the West Bank
by IOF every week.
• When complete, the illegal Annexation Wall will stretch for 724 kilometers around the West Bank,
further isolating the entire population. 350 kilometers of the Wall has already been constructed.
Approximately 99% of the Wall has been constructed inside the West Bank itself, further confiscating
Palestinian land.
• At least 65% of the main roads that leads to 18 Palestinian communities in the West Bank are closed or
fully controlled by IOF (47 out of 72 roads).
• There are around 500 kilometers of restricted roads across the West Bank. In addition, approximately one
third of the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, is inaccessible to Palestinians without a
permit issued by the IOF. These permits are extremely difficult to obtain.
• IOF continue to harass, and assault demonstrators who hold peaceful protests against the construction of
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• Palestinian civilians continue to be harassed by IOF in Jerusalem, and across the West Bank, including
being regularly stopped and searched in the streets by IOF.
Settlement Activities: IOF have continued settlement activities and Israeli settlers living in the OPT in
violation of international humanitarian law have continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.
On 21 January 2010, IOF moved into Lafjam area to the east of 'Aqraba village, southeast of Nablus, handed
notices to 6 Palestinian farmers from the Bani Monia and Bani Jaber families ordering them to evacuate
barracks of animals; otherwise, IOF would force them to do so, confiscate animals and force the farmers to
pay the costs.
On 23 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers from "Brakha" settlement, south of Nablus, stormed Iraq
Bourin village to the south of the settlement. In response, dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered in the
north of the village to prevent the settlers from entering the village. Immediately, Israeli troops fired at those
civilians, wounding one civilian.
On the same day, a number of Israeli settlers from "Halmish" settlement, northwest of Ramallah, uprooted
15 olive trees belonging to Jameel 'Abdul Qader Mezher in Deir Nizam village.
On 26 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers from "Ma'oun" settlement to the east of Yatta village, south
of Hebron, stormed al-Twana village allegedly to look for sheep belonging to them. The armed settlers
clashed with Palestinian villagers, and Israeli troops intervened to protect the settlers. Israeli troops also
violently beat a villager.
On 27 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers gathered in the evacuated "Homesh" settlement, northwest
of Nablus. They attacked a Palestinian farmer while he was farming his land. They also threw stones at
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Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period (21 – 27 January

2010)
1. Incursions into Palestinian Areas and Attacks on Palestinian Civilians and Property in
the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
Thursday, 21 January 2010
• At approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Nablus. They raided and searched a number of houses and
arrested two Palestinian civilians:
1. Usaid Khaled Salama, 19; and

2. 'Abdul 'Aziz Khalil Jebril, 23.
• Also at approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Ne'lin village, west of Ramallah. They raided and searched
a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians:
1. Qussai Mohammed Nafe', 19;

2. Barakat 'Ali al-Khawaja, 32; and
3. Mustaf Rateb 'Amira, 53, who was arrested to force his son, 23-year-old Rateb, to give up to IOF.
1. Mohammed Mahmoud al-Slaibi, 25;

2. Jamal Ibrahim Ekhlil, 18;
3. Mohammed Muhaisen 'Awadh, 32; and
4. 'Allam Muneer Ebraighaith, 18.
During the house raids, IOF broke the door Muhaisen 'Awadh's house and damaged the furniture. They
also violently beat him, and an amount of 800 NIS (approximately US$ 200) was lost in the house. IOF
also violently beat 'Alaa' Mahmoud al-Slaibi, 16, and his brother Ahmed, 19, and damaged a truck
belonging to Yousef Khudair 'Awadh.
• At approximately 16:00, IOF moved into Deir Abu Da'if village, northeast of Jenin. They raided and
Friday, 22 January 2010
• At approximately 02:30, IOF moved into Deir Nizam village, northwest of Ramallah. They raided and
searched a number of houses and arrested Mohammed Faraj al-Tamimi, 23.
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1. Hussein Ibrahim Abu 'Ayash, 19;

2. Muhannad Khaled Abu 'Awad, 20; and
3. 'Eissa Mohammed 'Awadh, 21.
During the house raids, IOF forced Diab Hassan 'Allami, 24, out of his house. The held him for more
than an hour, during which time they violently beat him.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
• At approximately 00:15, Israeli gunboats stationed opposite to Beit Lahia beach in the northern Gaza
Strip opened fire at Palestinian fishing bots. Palestinian fishermen were forced to sail back to the beach
and no casualties were reported.
number of houses and arrested Rateb Mustafa 'Amira, 32. IOF had arrested 'Aamia's father 3 days earlier
to force him to give in to them.
Monday, 25 January 2010
• At approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Bethlehem. They raided and searched a house belonging to
Hani Masalma, and arrested his two sons: Malek, 19; and Mohammed, 17.
• At approximately 02:30, IOF moved into 'Arraba village, southwest of Jenin. They raided and searched a
number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians:
1. Mohammed 'Abdul Ghani Shqair, 22; and

2. Mansour 'Abdul Khaliq 'Izziddin, 33.
• At approximately 03:00, IOF moved into Qabatya village, southeast of Jenin. They raided and searched a
• At approximately 03:30, IOF moved into Tubas. They raided and searched a number of houses, but no
arrests were reported.
• Also at approximately 03:30, IOF moved into Tammoun village, south of Tubas. They raided and
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
• At approximately 03:00, IOF moved into Jalboun village, east of Jenin. They patrolled in the streets for
• At approximately 04:00, IOF moved into the southern part of Jenin. They patrolled in the streets for
Wednesday, 27 January 2010

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• At approximately 00:00, IOF moved into Burqa village, northwest of Nablus. They raided and searched a
number of houses and arrested 5 Palestinian civilians:
1. Muneer Jamal Saif, 18;

2. Nafe' Ahmed Salah, 19;
3. Ashraf Rassem Hijja, 20;
4. Walid Yazid Daghlas, 18; and
5. Fadi Zaher Abu 'Omar, 18.
They also informed the family of Saddam Ragheb Shraida, 19, that he must give in to them.
• At approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Dura village, southwest of Hebron. They raioded and searched
a house belonging to the family of 'Ammar 'Aaref Qazzaz, 19, and arrested him.
• At approximately 05:00, Israeli gunboats stationed opposite to Beit Lahia beach in the northern Gaza
Strip opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats. Palestinian fishermen were forced to sail back to the beach.
No casualties were reported.
• At approximately 15:00, IOF moved into Qalqilya. They patrolled in the streets and stopped and checked
a number of Palestinian civilians. No house raids or arrests were reported.
2. Continued Siege on the OPT
IOF have continued to impose a tightened siege on the OPT and imposed severe restrictions on the
movement of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including Occupied East Jerusalem.
Gaza Strip
IOF have continued to close all border crossings to the Gaza Strip for more than two years. The Israeli siege
of Gaza, which has steadily tightened since June 2007, has had a disastrous impact on the humanitarian and
economic situation in the Gaza Strip.
• The main concern of the population of the Gaza Strip is to obtain their basic needs of food, medicines,
water and electricity supplies.
• IOF have continued to prevent the entry of raw construction materials into the Gaza Strip for more than
two years.
• IOF have not allowed fuel supplies into the Gaza Strip, excluding few amounts of cooking gas, since 10
December 2008.
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• IOF have continued to close Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing in the face of Palestinian civilians wishing to
travel to the West Bank and Israeli for medical treatment, trade or social visits.
incurred to this sector is estimated at US$ 6 million.
• IOF have imposed additional restrictions on access of international diplomats, journalists and
humanitarian workers to the Gaza Strip. They have prevented representatives of several international
• Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have been deprived for family visitation for more than two years.
Movement at Border Crossings during the Reporting Period:
Movement at Rafah International Crossing Point

20 – 26 January 2010
Date Details
Two Palestinians were allowed to travel to Egypt, and 3 others were allowed into
20 January 2010
the Gaza Strip.
Two Palestinians were allowed to travel to Egypt and 81 others and the body of a
21 January 2010
dead one were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
23 January 2010
Gaza Strip.
24 January 2010
Gaza Strip.
25 January 2010 3 Palestinians were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
26 January 2010 Two Palestinians were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
Movement at Karm Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) Crossing

20 – 26 January 2010
Date Details
20 January 2010 local traders, 105 tons of cooking gas and 493,800 liters of energy fuel were allowed
into the Gaza Strip.
21 January 2010
for local traders and 105.570 tons of cooking gas were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
24 January 2010
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allowed into the Gaza Strip, and 3 containers of strawberries and two ones of
flowers were exported.
25 January 2010 local traders, 104.630 tons of cooking gas and 142,100 liters of energy fuel were
allowed into the Gaza Strip, and 3 containers of strawberries were exported.
26 January 2010 for local traders, 84 tons of cooking gas and 180,000 liters of energy fuel were
allowed into the Gaza Strip, and one container of flowers was exported.
Nahal Ouz Crossing: On Friday, 01 January 2010, IOF decided to close the crossing permanently, and to
allow the entry of fuels through Karm Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing, southeast of Rafah, for security
claims.
Al-Mentar (Karni) Crossing: IOF partially opened the crossing on Wednesday, 20 January 2010, and
allowed the entry of 1,520 tons of wheat and 1,280 tons of fodders. They opened it again on Monday, 25
January 2010, and allowed the entry of 1,360 tons of wheat and 680 tons of fodders.
Beit Hanoun (Erez) Crossing: IOF have continued to close Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing for the movement
of Palestinian civilians. They have allowed only diplomats, a number of international journalists, workers at
international agencies and a few patients who suffer from serious diseases to pass through the crossing. They
have continued to prevent Palestinian civilians from visiting their relatives who are detained in Israeli jails.
As mentioned above, IOF have allowed a few number of patients to pass through the crossing, but under
severe restrictions that include prolonged checking.
Movement at Beit Hanoun (Erez) Crossing

20 – 25 January 2010
Date Patients Companions Arabs from Ambassadors International International Travelers Traders
Israel Journalists Workers abroad
20 January 2010 40 38 9 5 6 32 Nil Nil
21 January 2010 33 34 19 11 1 74 11 3
22 January 2010 1 1 4 Nil 4 7 20 Nil
23 January 2010 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
24 January 2010 40 39 27 5 5 18 6 Nil
25 January 2010 53 48 3 3 5 25 9 6
The West Bank
IOF have imposed a tightened siege on the West Bank. During the reporting period, IOF imposed additional
restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians.
• Jerusalem: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians to
and from the city. Thousands of Palestinian civilians from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip have been
denied access to the city. IOF have established many checkpoints around and inside the city. Restrictions
of the movement of Palestinian civilians often escalate on Fridays to prevent them from praying at the al-
Aqsa Mosque. IOF often violently beat Palestinian civilians who attempt to bypass checkpoints and enter
the city. IOF impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians on Fridays to restrict
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• Nablus: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. On
Friday and Saturday, 15 and January 2010, IOF established a checkpoint at the southern entrance of North
'Assira village, north of Nablus. They stopped and searched Palestinian civilian vehicles. On Sunday
morning, 24 January 2010, Israeli troops stationed at Hawara checkpoint, south of Nablus, imposed
additional restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. On Tuesday morning, 26 January 2010,
Israeli troops stationed at Za'tara checkpoint, south of Nablus, imposed additional restrictions on the
movement of Palestinian civilians.
• Ramallah: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of the Palestinian civilians
in Ramallah. IOF troops positioned at Jaba'-Qalandya checkpoint, southeast of Ramallah, have imposed
additional restrictions on movement and conducted prolonged checking on Palestinian civilians. During
the reporting period, IOF erected a number of temporary checkpoints, and stopped and searched
Palestinian civilian vehicles. On Tuesday evening, 26 January 2010, IOF closed Jaba' checkpoint,
southeast of Ramallah for an hour.
• Jenin: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. On
Sunday morning, 24 January 2010, IOF established a checkpoint between Rummana and Zabbouba
village, west of Jenin. They stopped and searched Palestinian civilian vehicles. On Tuesday morning, 26
January 2010, IOF established a checkpoint at the southern entrance of Jenin. They stopped and searched
Palestinian civilian vehicles. On Wednesday morning, IOF established a checkpoint at the southern
entrance of Jenin, and another on Maithaloun-Sanour road. They stopped and searched Palestinian
civilian vehicles.
• Bethlehem: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians.
At approximately 13:00 on Tuesday, 25 January 2010, IOF closed al-Nashahs interserction at the
southern entrance of Bethlehem for an hour and a half. They stopped and searched Palestinian civilian
vehicles. On Friday noon, Israeli troops stationed at Ennab checkpoint, east of Tulkarm, imposed severe
restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. They searched Palestinian civilian vehicles and
verified the identity cards of passengers.
• Hebron: IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians. On
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 21, 22 and 23 January 2010, Israeli troops stationed in al-Ras and Wadi
al-Hussain neighborhoods in the southeast of Hebron imposed additional restrictions on the movement of
Palestinian civilians. They stopped, checked and questioned Palestinian civilians. In the same context,
Israeli troops stationed at a military checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Ummar village, north of Hebron,
stopped, held, checked and questioned a number of Palestinian civilians.
Arrests at Military Checkpoints
• At approximately 19:00 on Thursday, 21 January 2010, Israeli troops stationed in the vicinity of the
Ibrahimi Mosque in the old town of Hebron arrested Isma'il Hawamda, 16, from al-Sammou' village
southwest of Hebron, claiming that he was carrying a knife.
• At approximately 12:00 on Saturday, 23 January 2010, IOF arrested Ahmed Hamza al-Kilani, 29, and
Mos'ab al-Khatib, 27, working for al-Quds Television. The two journalists were preparing a television
report on Ariel College, which IOF intend to turn into a university. When Israeli settlement security
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arrived at the area, Israeli troops confiscated the journalists' cameras and identity and press cards. They
also detained and interrogated the journalists for some time.
In his testimony to PCHR, journalist Ahmed al-Kilani stated:
"At approximately 12:00 on Saturday, 23 January 2010, my colleague, Mos'ab al-Khatib,

and I were near 'Taffouh' and 'Ariel' settlements preparing a television report for al-Quds
Television on the transformation of Ariel College into a university. Soon, two settlement
security officers came to us and asked us for identity and press cards. They then called
Israeli troops stationed at Za'tara checkpoint. A Hummer military jeep arrived at the area.
Israeli soldiers stepped down from it and ordered us to show them the video recordings
and ordered us to delete them, but we refused. They asked us for identity and press cards
and confiscated our cameras. They then handcuffed and blindfolded us. We were taken in
an armed personnel carrier to some place. An hour and a half, the interrogated us about
what we were doing. Ten minutes later, they took us to Za'tara checkpoint, where they
released us."
Harassments at Military Checkpoints
• On Sunday morning, 24 January 2010, Israeli troops attacked10 Palestinian workers in al-Za'im area near
the Annexation Wall, east of Jerusalem. As a result, Rani Hussein Salah, 26, from al-Khader village
south of Bethlehem, sustained an injury in the mouth and acute bruises throughout the body. He also lost
6 of his teeth. The other workers sustained bruises throughout their bodies. According to investigations
conducted by PCHR, on Sunday morning, hundreds of Palestinian workers gathered nearly 500-600
meters away from al-Za'im crossing, east of Jerusalem, wishing to enter the city to attend their jobs as
they do not have permits to enter the city. Israeli troops were patrolling in the area and chasing anyone
they noticed. At approximately 04:30, while 10 workers, mostly from al-Khader villag, were on a sand
hill to the east of the Wall, Israeli troops surrounded them. They forced the workers to sit down and
violently beat them for more than 10 minutes. They then held the workers in a room near al-Za'im
crossing for approximately 30 minutes, without offering Rani Hussein Salah, who was injured, any
medical aid. They released him at approximately 07:30, and he could hardly reach a hospital in
Bethlehem. The other workers were released at 13:30 on the same day.
3. Construction of the Annexation Wall
IOF have continued to construct the Annexation Wall inside West Bank territory. During the reporting
period, IOF used force against peaceful demonstrations organized by Palestinian civilians and international
and Israeli human rights defenders in protest to the construction of the Wall.
• Following the Friday Prayer on 22 January 2010, dozens of Palestinian civilians and international and
Israeli human rights defenders gathered in the center of Bal'ein village, west of Ramallah. They moved
towards the Wall and threw stones at IOF troops positioned in the area. Immediately, IOF troops fired
rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the demonstrators. Dozens of
demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation.
and human rights defenders organized a peaceful demonstration in Ne'lin village, west of Ramallah, in
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Wall. IOF troops fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas canisters at demonstrators.
Dozens of demonstrators suffered from tear gas inhalation.
human rights defenders organized a peaceful demonstration in protest to the construction of the
Annexation Wall in al-Ma'sara village, south of Bethlehem. Israeli troops closed the entrance of the
village and attacked the demonstrators. They fired sound bombs and tear gas canisters at the
demonstrators and violently beat a number of them. Israeli troops also arrested Sa'id Suleiman Braijiya,
60.
• Also following the Friday Prayer on 22 January 2010, dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered in Wad al-
Raya area between Nabi Saleh and Deir Nizam village, northwest of Ramallah. They attempted to reach
their agricultural land located near "Halmish" settlement. Immediately, Israeli troops fired at them. As a
result, Mohammed Hassan al-Tamimi, 22, was wounded by a rubber-coated metal bullet to the left hand.
Israeli troops also arrested 4 civilians, including two women:
1. 'Atallah Tamim al-Tamimi, 60;

2. Murad 'Abdul Karim al-Tamimi, 38;
3. Maha Hussein al-Tamimi, 31; and
4. Manal 'Abdul Salam al-Tamimi, 33.
4. Measures Aimed at Creating a Jewish Majority in Jerusalem
IOF has recently escalated arbitrary measures against Palestinian civilians in East Jerusalem to force them to
leave the city. PCHR has devoted this section in the Weekly Report to highlight violations of human rights
perpetrated by IOF against Palestinian civilians in East Jerusalem.
• On Thursday noon, 14 January 2010, IOF forced Haoroun Zakaria Burqan, 39, to demolish his 45-square-
meter house and a two barracks of animals. The house, in which 8 individuals used to live, was built 5
years ago. IOF ordered the demolition of the house 3 years ago and imposed a fine of 5,000 NIS
(approximately US$ 1,250). In the beginning of this year, IOF ordered the demolition of the house by the
family by 15 January 2010.
• During the reporting period, IOF continued excavations in the old town of Jerusalem. According to
residents of Silwan village and the old town, an earth split-up was seen in Wadi Hilwa area on the main
road between Silwan village and the old town on Monaday, 18 January 2010. The split-up made a crater
whose depth is more than 10 meters. The split-up took place in a tunnel that was being dug by IOF to
link between Silwan and "Givati" settlement. This tunnel was the longest to be found in the area. In spite
of the seriousness of the situation, IOF did not take any action. This split-up had been the second of its
kind since the beginning of this year. Such split-ups are cause by excavations by IOF and the Israeli
Archaeology Authority to establish a network of tunnels for settlements.
• At approximately 16:30 on Saturday, 16 January 2010, Israeli settlers attacked a number of Palestinian
children in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem. A female settler beat and insulted 16-year-old
Aamena Munther al-Nashashibi. Israeli police officers were present in the area, but did not intervene to
stop the attack.
5. Settlement Activities and Attacks by Settlers against Palestinian Civilians and

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IOF have continued settlement activities in the OPT in violation of international humanitarian law, and
Israeli settlers have continued to attack Palestinian civilians and property.
• At approximately 11:00 on Thursday, 21 January 2010, IOF moved into Lafjam area to the east of
'Aqraba village, southeast of Nablus, handed notices to 6 Palestinian farmers from the Bani Monia and
Bani Jaber families ordering them to evacuate barracks of animals; otherwise, IOF would force them to
do so, confiscate animals and force the farmers to pay the costs.
• At approximately 15:00 on Saturday, 23 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers from "Brakha"
settlement, south of Nablus, stormed Iraq Bourin village to the south of the settlement. In response,
dozens of Palestinian civilians gathered in the north of the village to prevent the settlers from entering the
village. Immediately, Israeli troops fired at those civilians, wounding 20-year-old Mohammed 'Essam
Faraj with a rubber-coated metal bullet to the leg.
• On the same day, a number of Israeli settlers from "Halmish" settlement, northwest of Ramallah,
uprooted 15 olive trees belonging to Jameel 'Abdul Qader Mezher in Deir Nizam village.
• On Tuesday noon, 26 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers from "Ma'oun" settlement to the east of
Yatta village, south of Hebron, stormed al-Twana village allegedly to look for sheep belonging to them.
The armed settlers clashed with Palestinian villagers, and Israeli troops intervened to protect the settlers.
Israeli troops also violenltly beat Mufdi Ahmed Reb'ei, 40. He sustained bruises throughout the body.
• On Wednesday afternoon, 27 January 2010, a number of Israeli settlers gathered in the evacuated
"Homesh" settlement, northwest of Nablus. They attacked a Palestinian farmer from the nearby Seilat al-
Zaher village, Yousef Mohammed Mar'ei, while he was farming his land. He sustained bruises
throughout the body. The Israeli settlers also threw stones at Palestinian civilians vehicles traveling on
Jenin-Nablus road. No injuries were reported.
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Recommendations to the International Community
1. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to fulfill their legal and
moral obligations under Article 1 of the Convention to ensure Israel's respect for the Convention in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory. PCHR believes that the conspiracy of silence practiced by the
international community has encouraged Israel to act as if it is above the law and encourages Israel
continue to violate international human rights and humanitarian law.
2. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to convene a conference
to take effective steps to ensure Israel's respect of the Convention in the OPT and to provide immediate
protection for Palestinian civilians.
3. PCHR calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to comply with its legal
obligations detailed in Article 146 of the Convention to search for and prosecute those responsible for
grave breaches, namely war crimes.
4. PCHR calls for the immediately implementation of the Advisory Opinion issued by the International
Court of Justice, which considers the construction of the Annexation Wall inside the West Bank illegal.
5. PCHR recommends international civil society organizations, including human rights organizations, bar
associations and NGOs to participate in the process of exposing those accused of grave breaches of
international law and to urge their governments to bring these people to justice.
6. PCHR calls upon the European Union to activate Article 2 of the Euro-Israel Association Agreement,
which provides that Israel must respect human rights as a precondition for economic cooperation
between the EU states and Israel. PCHR further calls upon the EU states to prohibit import of goods
produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the OPT.
7. PCHR calls on the international community to recognize the Gaza disengagement plan, which was
implemented in September 2005, for what it is - not an end to occupation but a compounding of the
occupation and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
8. In recognition of ICRC as the guardian of the Fourth Geneva Convention, PCHR calls upon the ICRC to
increase its staff and activities in the OPT, including the facilitation of family visitations to Palestinian
prisoners in Israeli jails.
9. PCHR appreciates the efforts of international civil society, including human rights organizations, bar
associations, unions and NGOs, and urges them to continue their role in pressuring their governments to
secure Israel's respect for human rights in the OPT and to end its attacks on Palestinian civilians.
10. PCHR calls upon the international community to pressure Israel to lift the severe restrictions imposed by
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11. PCHR reiterates that any political settlement not based on international human rights law and
humanitarian law cannot lead to a peaceful and just solution of the Palestinian question. Rather, such an
arrangement can only lead to further suffering and instability in the region. Any peace agreement or
process must be based on respect for international law, including international human rights and
humanitarian law.
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Gaza City, Gaza Strip by email (pchr@pchrgaza.org) or telephone (+972 (0)8 2824776 – 2825893).

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Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) Continue Systematic Attacks against

• IOF conducted 19 incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank.

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period (21 – 27 January

Thursday, 21 January 2010

1. Usaid Khaled Salama, 19; and

1. Qussai Mohammed Nafe', 19;

1. Mohammed Mahmoud al-Slaibi, 25;

Friday, 22 January 2010

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Saturday, 23 January 2010

1. Hussein Ibrahim Abu 'Ayash, 19;

Sunday, 24 January 2010

Monday, 25 January 2010

1. Mohammed 'Abdul Ghani Shqair, 22; and

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

1. Muneer Jamal Saif, 18;

2. Continued Closure of the OPT

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Movement at Border Crossings during the Reporting Period:

Movement at Rafah International Crossing Point

Movement at Karm Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) Crossing

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Movement at Beit Hanoun (Erez) Crossing

Date Patients Companions Arabs Ambassadors International International Travelers Traders

The West Bank

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Arrests at Military Checkpoints

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

In his testimony to PCHR, journalist Ahmed al-Kilani stated:

Harassments at Military Checkpoints

3. Construction of the Annexation Wall

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

1. 'Atallah Tamim al-Tamimi, 60;

4. Settlement Activities and Attacks by Settlers against Palestinian Civilians and

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Recommendations to the International Community

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) Continue Systematic Attacks against

• IOF conducted 19 incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank.

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights,

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights,

• Poverty and unemployment have sharply mounted in the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights,

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights,

Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period (21 – 27 January

Thursday, 21 January 2010

1. Usaid Khaled Salama, 19; and

1. Qussai Mohammed Nafe', 19;

1. Mohammed Mahmoud al-Slaibi, 25;

Friday, 22 January 2010

Saturday, 23 January 2010

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights,

1. Hussein Ibrahim Abu 'Ayash, 19;

Sunday, 24 January 2010