Documented war-crimes footage from Gaza and the West Bank — page 147
Verified footage and evidence of Israeli war crimes, with dates and sources. Part of the 26,128-clip Archive Genocide collection.
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🚨 The number of martyrs in the massacre of the Martyrs' School, which houses displaced people in Nusseirat Camp has increased to 17, in addition to 42 wounded, most of them children. Among the martyrs is Dr. Ashraf Al-Jadi, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing at the Islamic University. Additionally, three martyrs and several wounded ascended as a result of IOF shelling on a home east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, two martyrs east of Rafah, and a martyr ascended by shelling west of Gaza City. 29 martyrs have ascended in IOF raids on the Gaza Strip since dawn today, 23 of them in the center and south of the Strip.
A tourism tour organized by the Nihala settler movement to observe the Genocide in Gaza [Original post] Disgusting. [Tags: Views of Destruction, Teaching Hate, Settlement, Theater, Forced Displacement, Genocidal Intent, Dehumanization, Human Dignity, Property] [Found by: Censored Men] [Location: Gaza Envelope] [Archivist Notes] The video shows a genocida tourism tour organized by the Nihala settler movement, a monirity group but close to Netanyahu governement. Bezalel Smotrich, who served as the Minister of Finance since 2022 is present, as the leader of the National Religious Party–Religious Zionism.
Birzeit students aired a recorded message from journalist Anas Al-Sharif, to share the reality from northern Gaza [Original post] Ramallah | West Bank 🚨 Journalist @AnasAlSharif0 called on West Bank students to take an action against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the targeting of journalists. Birzeit students aired a recorded message from journalist Anas Al-Sharif , emphasizing the critical need to share the reality from northern Gaza, which has been besieged for days with no basic essentials, and highlighted the importance of showing the world the full picture. Al-Sharif emphasized that Israel has been actively targeting the six journalists remaining in northern Gaza, whether they seek refuge in hospitals, schools, or even on the streets. He highlighted that these daily attacks send a clear message: Israel aims to halt coverage from Gaza, particularly in the north. [Tags: Solidarity, Journalism, Living conditions, Freedom of expression, Siege] [Found by: West Bank Observer] [Location: West Bank > Ramallah > Birzeit University]
CCTV footage: settlers steal laundry and invade Palestinian property [Original post] סרטון שצולם על ידי מצלמת אבטחה בבית פלסטיני בכפר סוסיה: עליונות יהודית קווים לדמותה. מתנחל גונב סווטשירט מחבל כביסה של משפחה פלסטינית [Tags: Looting, Settlement, Soldiers and Settlers, Pogrom, Raid, Agriculture, Home Invasion, Living conditions, Terror, Impunity, Property, Land theft, Provocation] [Found by: Masafering] [Location: West Bank > Masafer Yatta > Al-Khalil/Hebron > Susiya] [Archivist Notes] Another recent video clip from the security camera footage from the Palestinian village of Susya shows a young Israeli settler walking up to a clothesline and stealing a sweatshirt.
Day 386 of babies denied life by Israel [Original post] Bidding farewell to little babies that will never grow up to live and laugh..because of the Israeli Occupation. #Gaza [Tags: Mourning, Baby, Children] [Found by: Ahmed Hamdan] [Location: Gaza]
Destruction of Kamal Adwan hospital and its surroundings by Israeli siege [Original post] تغطية صحفية: آثار الدمار الكبير الذي خلفه الاحتلال داخل مستشفى عدوان ومحيطه في شمال قطاع غزة. [Tags: Devastation, Healthcare System, Siege, 162nd (HaPlada/Steel) Division] [Found by: Quds News Network] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] The effects of the massive destruction caused by the occupation inside and around Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip.
Here are the names of the 30 health workers at Kamal Adwan Hospital who are illegally detained by Israeli forces [Original post] The Gazan health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers from Kamal Adwan Hospital are being unlawfully detained by the Israeli Occupation Forces. These Healthcare workers refused to leave their patients. These are their names. [Tags: Blindfold, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Siege, Handcuffed] [Found by: @IrishhcwforPal] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, on October 25, northern Gaza. Troops detained 44 male medical staff and some patients, damaged several buildings, and allegedly disabled generators and oxygen stations, resulting in the deaths of two children in the ICU. previously, Medics refused evacuation orders, citing over 600 people inside. Kamal Adwan Hospital was one of the remaining hospitals providing basic healthcare services to patients and the injured in northern Gaza, but it has now been left without any medical staff after they were abducted by Israeli forces. Sources : October 25, 2024 Israeli forces besieged the hospital during two weeks, raiding it on Friday October 25 when it ordered all patients and medical staff to gather in the hospital’s courtyard. Dozens of health workers from among the 600 Palestinians trapped inside the hospital, were detained. “Following the detention of 44 male staff members, only female staff, the hospital director, and one male doctor are left to care for nearly 200 patients in desperate need of medical attention,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom, said on X on Saturday. The hospital director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, was amongst the medical staff rounded up by Israeli forces but he was released in the following day. However his son was murdered by Israeli forces. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said “we have lost touch with the personnel” at the hospital and called the raid “deeply disturbing”. He wrote in a post on social media platform X, that the hospital “has been overflowing with close to 200 patients – a constant stream of horrific trauma cases. It is also full of hundreds of people seeking shelter”. Below are images depicting the aftermath of the raid, showing men stripped to their boxers and blindfolded, surrounded by Israeli tanks and soldiers Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyyah, Head of the Hospital (in the middle) is complying to the evicition order A quote from Israeli Channel 14’s army and defense correspondent confirms the arrests: “Fighters of the Saber Battalion of the Givati Brigade operated in the terrorist house Kamal Adwan in the north of the Gaza Strip, and pulled out from there terrorists … and other Hamas officials. During the battles, the fighters killed dozens of terrorists.” Statement of The Palestinian Ministry of Health "Israeli forces forced displaced male individuals to remove their clothing and arrested some. They gathered and detained medical personnel in one room and called a number of these staff, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, to where the Israeli forces were located in the hospital courtyard. All of these individuals are currently unaccounted for after losing contact with them.The Ministry of Health demands that international organizations urgently intervene to protect the medical personnel and patients present there without water, food, or medical services." October 26, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital, releasing 14 detained medical personnel, including the hospital’s director. Dr Abu Safiya described in a video message, the “extremely catastrophic” situation at the hospital. “After the army’s withdrawal, about 31 people from our medical staff were either taken or arrested, which has now left us with very few numbers,” he said. The Palestinian health ministry reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, though no official confirmation followed. The ICRC stated the situation in northern Gaza is "extremely dire" and urged for safe evacuation passage and access to essential supplies for civilians. Dreadfully predictable news, the brave Paediatrician at Kamal Adwan who has been calling out for his ICU patients for weeks has been arrested by the Israelis. He works for respected international NGO nobody could suspect him of doing anything other than practice medicine On otober 27 : Only one doctor remains at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after the facility’s medical staff were either detained or forced out by the Israeli army, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Gaza health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers are still being held by the Israeli army. Names of the Detained Staff from the Kamal Adwan Medical Team under Israeli Occupation Dr. Mohammad Obeid Dr. Hassan Al-Muqayid Dr. Mohammad Zahir Dr. Musab Rweished Mahmoud Labad Mahmoud Abu Amsha Ahmad Radwan Mohammad Assaf Abdullah Al-Qatati Hatem Al-Jamal Mohammad Al-Khatib Jaafar Abu Al-Ma’za Hatem Al-Ajrami Wissam Abu Nada Abdullah Awkal Samir Al-Ajrami Abdullah Abu Rafi’ Ahmad Shahin Nidal Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Saleha Abu Hassan Al-Kurd Mahmoud Hammad Farouq Ouda Maher Ahmad Hussein Abed Ahmad Nassar Moataz Nassar Hassan Nassar Imad Al-Khatib On October 29 The hospitals are facing total breakdown. Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, told Al Jazeera that “The hospital is left with no resources. No medical supplies and no medical staff.” (...) “This is because many of our specialized doctors and surgeons have been detained. It is only me together with a single pediatrician—who cannot perform any surgery on the wounded—that are left inside the hospital. Above all, patients and the injured are strewn all over the hospital floor.” Testimonies Ahmed El Mokhallalati "A few days ago, I shared the testimony of my dear brother, Dr. Mohammed Obeid , the head of the Orthopedics Department at Al-Awda Hospital, while he was besieged with his family at Kamal Adwan Hospital. He continued providing care for patients in the north. Today, we lost contact with Dr. Mohammed after the medical staff was detained. Dr. Mohammed is a courageous hero. May God protect you and bring us reassurance about you" MSF UK See also Dr.Fadi Bora "My friend, the good doctor Abdullah Abu Al-Jidyan He spent a year treating the wounded in northern Gaza. He was arrested yesterday while carrying out his humanitarian work. We ask you to surround him with your mercy and release him in the near future. Protect him from all harm, return him safe and sound to his family, and grant him reward for every wound he has healed and every soul he has saved, O Generous One, O Answerer of Prayers." Testimony of Abu Mohammed (Palestinian citizen) The Israeli army executed doctor Ahmed Al-Namnam immediately after his release. He was one of three medical staff shown in the photo revealed a week ago. “For 10 days he was detained among soldiers in the area east of Jabalia camp – they may have used him as a human shield, and after 10 days he was released to head towards Gaza . He walked tens of meters away from the terrorist soldiers, who then opened fire on him and he was killed instantly. Geolocation Geolocation by Abu Location : Critical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia. The hospital was shelled, besieged, and ordered to evict. A. Analysis of the yard in which hospital residents gathered. Location was cross-located using photos from September: 31.538495, 34.500994 B. Analysis of the Merkava tank location : 31.538744, 34.501081
Hicham Safieddine details the human and environmental costs of Israeli strikes on Lebanon [Original post] 🇱🇧In our latest interview, Hicham Safieddine details the human and environmental costs of Israeli strikes on #Lebanon—6,000 hectares of land burned, tens of thousands of livestock killed, and olive trees destroyed during harvest season. [Tags: Conquest, Nature, Bombs, Agriculture, Living conditions, Ethnic Cleansing] [Found by: @SecurityContext] [Location: Lebanon]
Israeli bulldozed Palestinian lands in the village of Umm Sara near Ramallah [Original post] Zionist Colonists bulldoze Umm Safa Lands Under Protection of Military. Colonists bulldozed Palestinian lands in the village of Umm Sara near Ramallah in the West Bank of Palestine, under the protection of the occupation forces, then proceeded to set up tents over the land they were stealing. Reporting: @MomenSomrain Filmed: 26/10/2024 Donate/Watch/Share elsewhere👇 [Tags: Homes, Agriculture, Bulldozer, Demolition Order, Property, Land theft, Ethnic Cleansing] [Found by: TVFreePalestine, @MomenSomrain] [Location: West Bank > Ramallah > Umm Safa] [Archivist Notes] Location and Context: Umm Safa is a village in the Ramallah district of the West Bank, facing severe land seizure by Israeli settlers and military forces. Land Seizure: Israeli settlers, backed by the army, have been expropriating private lands from the village, leveling and destroying agricultural areas, including olive and grape trees. Settlers brought bulldozers to prepare the land for illegal settlement expansion on Jabal al-Ras and Abu Tantur hills. Impact on Residents: The village has been under constant attacks from settlers and the Israeli army, with settler violence intensifying, especially since 2023. Settlers have fired live bullets at homes, disrupted daily life, and attacked the local school during school hours. Multiple Palestinian youths, including Mohammed al-Bayed and Abdul Jiwad Salah, were killed while resisting the settler invasions. Protests and Suppression: Villagers, alongside International or Jewish anti-sionist activists, protested the land seizures. These protests have been met with violent suppression by Israeli forces, using tear gas and stun grenades. Soldiers have destroyed monuments dedicated to villagers killed by the army, further intensifying tensions. International Appeal: The people and council of Umm Safa are appealing to the international community for solidarity and intervention, calling for action to stop the ongoing land theft, harassment, and displacement. Ongoing Attacks: The village has experienced regular invasions and attacks, with settlers and soldiers harassing residents, cutting water supplies, and storming homes, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis. Appeals for Justice: Residents and solidarity activists have been persistently calling for international attention and justice, documenting these ongoing attacks and human rights violations. Chronological summary of the RECENT events in Umm Safa January 2024 January 2: Israeli settlers, protected by the military, began bulldozing land in the Jabal al-Ras area of Umm Safa, initiating large-scale land theft aimed at settlement expansion. January 9: Palestinian man, Ameed Ibrahim Samih Jayousi (31), was killed by Israeli forces. His body was reportedly taken by settlers from a Palestinian ambulance near Umm Safa. January 13: Israeli anti-apartheid activists visited Umm Safa as attacks from settlers and Israeli military forces increased. January 20: Israeli forces suppressed Palestinian farmers and tried to prevent them from reaching their lands. Villagers, along with activists, planted olive trees on private lands, but the army uprooted them and fired tear gas at those present. February 2024 February 18: Israeli forces kidnapped a young Palestinian man, Muhammad Samih Karaja, after raiding his house in Umm Safa. May 25: Every Friday, settlers from Ateret settlement have invaded the village’s lands, protected by the army. During this specific Friday, the army not only protected the settlers but also shot stun grenades and gas bombs into the village, setting a field on fire. July 2024 July 12: Israeli forces invaded a house in the village, took over the roof, and threw stun grenades at activists documenting the invasion. September 2024 September 9: Israeli bulldozers demolished approximately 200,000 m² of cultivated land in the Jabal al-Ras region, including olive and grape trees. Settlers and soldiers invaded the village, intensifying land destruction and harassment. September 11: Villagers of Umm Safa issued an urgent appeal to the international community, highlighting the continuous attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers, with blockades cutting off access points to the village and daily harassment. They warned of impending displacement and ethnic cleansing due to the rapid settlement expansion. September 14: Israeli forces suppressed a peaceful anti-settlement protest march in Umm Safa with tear gas. Villagers and activists were demonstrating against the ongoing land seizures by settlers. September 15: Settlers continued leveling land just meters away from homes. Israeli forces again used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting the theft of 123.5 acres of land by settlers. Ongoing Attacks and Resistance: Throughout 2024, Umm Safa has been subjected to repeated attacks, with settlers frequently raiding homes, cutting water supplies, and threatening residents. The Israeli military has protected these settlers, often using force to suppress protests from the villagers. Villagers have tried to resist the settler takeovers by protesting, planting trees on their land, and collaborating with activists, but their efforts have been violently suppressed by Israeli forces. Sources :
Israeli forces stormed Salfit, detained and abused a young man [Original post] Salfit | West Bank 🚨 Israeli occupation forces stormed Salfit, detained a young man, and subjected him to abuse. [Tags: Prisoner Abuse, Raid, Blindfold, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Terror, Human Dignity] [Found by: West Bank Observer] [Location: West Bank > Salfit]
Israeli Jewish settlers stole the olives & sheets which a Palestinian family uses to pick the olive in Hebron [Original post] Today is Shabbat , Israeli Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olives harvest in Hebron , they stole the olives & sheets which the family use to pick the olives. Soldiers did nothing to stop them. Israeli Jewish settlers don’t represent the Jews in the world. [Tags: Nature, Looting, Settlement, Soldiers and Settlers, Baton, Agriculture, Living conditions, Impunity, Property, Land theft, Apartheid] [Found by: @Issaamro] [Location: West Bank > Al-Khalil/Hebron] [Archivist Notes] Since the beginning of October, and the olive harvest season in Palestine, attacks against Palestinian farmers have increased. Attacks and assaults against farmers are daily occurrences in the occupied West Bank and the vast majority target farms in the governorates of Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqiliya and Salfit. Olive trees are estimated to account for a third of cultivated land in Palestine and contribute up to 20% of the agricultural output. The current olive harvest season is especially important for the Palestinians given the economic hardship caused by the war. Settlers have already used violence against harvesters, and many fear that the army won't provide adequate protection and will prevent them from accessing their lands. Throughout this olive season, Israel's Settler/Soldier militias have been diligently preventing farmers access to their lands, shooting/killing farmers, terror attacks, burning of homes & property, destruction of olive trees, theft of olive harvest. In most cases, Palestinians were in their lands harvesting olives, in areas which even Israel's "judicial & military authorities" "permitted" Palestinian farmers access to. However, Israeli settlers & soldiers coordinated to remove Palestinians from their lands, often by force. In some cases, like Sisiya on October 18, the settlers violently attack Palestinian farmers before the Israeli soldiers intervene to expel the farmers. In Susiya, the farmers had a fresh "Israeli court order" permitting them access - to no avail. In other cases, the Settler/Soldiers terrorists simply shoot & kill Palestinian farmers, such as in the case of Hanan Abu Salameh on October 17, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while harvesting olives in Faqqua near Jenin by a soldier who fired about 10 shots at her. West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN . Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. The settlers attack, burn, and destroy. The soldiers attack and issue "military closed zones." In tandem. They work in close cooperation to prevent Palestinian farmers access to their olive harvest, imposing a new reality on the ground. Another new phenomena across the West Bank, is that Israeli settlers now felt comfortable to steal the Palestinian olive harvest after succeeding to expel Palestinians off their lands through the use of force. Sometimes, after they steal, they burn or destroy the olive trees. This is an overlooked reality in the occupied West Bank. And the settlers are celebrating this achievement, calling for donations and supporters, hoping to expand the new reality on the ground. This has been one of the most violent Olive Harvest season. Every day, Palestinian farmers were violently prevented from reaching the olive groves, or threatened and attacked inside their villages as warning. Source Chronology (ongoing) On November 28 in Salem Village, the Israeli forces obstructed Palestinian farmers' access to their lands in Salem, east of Nablus, preventing them from harvesting olives. Soldiers detained individuals, checked IDs, and used sound bombs and tear gas against youths. They also set up an iron gate at the northern entrance and placed soil berms to block vehicles. On November 25 Palestinian families are prevented from harvesting olives from their groves by Israeli colonial forces in the area of Sahel Turmus-Aya. Before being kicked out of their lands, farmers noticed that their olive trees bore very little fruit. Throughout this past year, the landowners were prevented from accessing their land at the hands of settlers and soldiers, thus making it impossible to tend to their trees properly. The soldiers also attacked a youngster. (according to Activestills On November 9 Ahmad Abdullah Ghazal from the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus has passed away days after settlers attacked him and sprayed him with gas while he was picking olives. He did not suffer from any illness prior to this incident. On November 8 The guard of Yitzhar settlement, along with settlers dressed in Israeli occupation forces uniforms, expelled farmers and stole olives from the lands of Burin village, south of Nablus. Landowners returned to their orchards in Umm Nir to continue the olive harvest that had been interrupted the day before. This time, Shmuel Lusky and another settler from the illegal outpost of Ancient Susya arrived at the scene, attempting to steal the harvested olives and assaulting the harvesters. On November 7 dozens of soldiers and police officers from the Border Police prevent harvesting in olive groves, in Um Nir, near Susya, Masafer Yatta. On November 4 in Burqa, Settlers invaded a Palestinian land to burn their olive trees. Two farmers defend their land by throwing stones on the settlers who are lightly wounded. On November 2 Under the protection of Israeli forces, settlers attacked farmers while they were picking olives in Qaryut village, south of Nablus. On October 30 Israeli settlers chopped off hundreds of olive trees in Qaryut near Nablus. On October 28 Israeli settlers storm agricultural lands near Ramallah and set fire to olive trees. On October 27 In the morning - a Palestinian's car is burned while picking olives near the town of Kablan, southeast of Nablus. In the evening - in the square at the entrance to Huwara, same governorate, soldiers or settlers, raided the area. On October 26 In Hebron / Al-Khalil, Israeli Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olives harvest in Hebron, stoling the olives & sheets which the family use to pick the olive. On October 25 Beit Jala area, Israeli army prevents Palestinians from harvesting olives on private land, using stun grenades at close range against activists assisting with the harvest. EU and allied diplomatic officials joined Palestinian youth in olive harvesting at Kufr Nimeh to show solidarity amid rising settler attacks. Since October 1st, settlers have reportedly vandalized, burned, or cut down about 600 olive trees in 15 West Bank communities. UNOCHA recorded 51 settler-related incidents affecting 57 communities. EU Statement : The EU urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers and ensure a safe harvest, stressing that perpetrators of violence, harassment, and intimidation should be held accountable. On October 22 A large groups of settlers carried out a progrom against the residents of Jalud, a village near Nablus . They set fire to homes, vandalized vehicles, killed livestock, and and physically assaulted villagers. 2 Palestinians were injured in the face and another suffered a skull fracture during the attack. Sheep were slaughtered On october 20 In Burqa , near Ramallah, soldiers prevented the olive harvest by using stun grenades and making threats. As the soldiers attempted to evict the locals, masked settlers armed with batons approached. On October 18 Settlers open fire and launch tear gas at residents and volunteers harvesting olives in Kafr al-Labad , east of Tulkarm A settler attack on the residents in Susiya village, Masafer Yatta , one solidarity activist was injured. Since the start of the Olive Harvest, attacks have been non-stop and increasing, while soldiers watch and protect the settlers and facilitate the attacks. In the middle of the night settlers snuck into olive groves in Burin , near Nablus, and stole their equipment. An armed Israeli settler in IDF uniform threatens Palestinians after storming their land during olive picking in the village of Ramin , Tulkarm, West Bank. On october 17 : Hanan Abdel Rahman Abu Salama, 59, was killed by Israeli fire as she was picking olives near the security barrier in the West Bank village of Faqoua near Jenin , on October 17, 2024. The Israel Defense Forces has suspended a deputy commander in its 334th Battalion and opened an investigation. Faqoua village councilor Munir Barakat told AFP that “an Israeli in military clothing arrived at the place in a white car and fired about 10 bullets at the Abu Salama family, who were picking olives on their land". Local sources reported that the colonists attacked citizens while they were attending their lands and picking olives in the village of Rojib , sprayed them with pepper gas, and forced them to leave. In a related context, an Israeli colonist also attacked a citizen while he was picking olives in the village of Madama, south of Nablus , preventing him from completing his work, and forcing him to leave his land. Qusra , Israeli settlers further forced citizens to leave the olive fields, and seized a vehicle used to transport them and transport the olives after the harvest. On October 13 : Burin just outside Nablus, teenage settlers are beating olive trees and stealing crops from Palestinians. On october 12 Settlers set the village of Al-Mughayyir , north of Ramallah on fire to burn down agricultural crops and olive trees. Armed settlers assault farmers and block them from harvesting olives; Settler militias assault farmers during olive harvesting in Turmus Ayya , north of Ramallah On October 5: in Al-Luban al-Gharbiyya (اللبّن الغربيّة), Ramallah district - Al-Bira, occupied West Bank, Hasem Salama and his family were attacked by over 50 masked and armed Israeli settlers while harvesting olives. 11 Palestinians were injured, including women and a 7-year-old child. The settlers used iron pipes, causing bone fractures and severe injuries; Salama himself suffered leg wounds and was unable to stand. On September 28 : Armed settlers raided our land in Tuwani, Masafer Yatta, deliberately destroying olive crop using a herd of sheep, under protection of armed settler soldiers. They detained farmers for an hour while the settlers sabotaged the olive grove. On September 12 : Settlers from the Rehelim area set fire to olive trees and agricultural equipment in the village of Yatma. The fires are still burning. UN Experts on Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinian Farmers On 17 October 2024, UN experts highlighted the severe challenges Palestinian farmers face during the olive harvest season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Intimidation and Violence: Israeli settlers and occupation forces have escalated their attacks, severely harassing Palestinian farmers, restricting access to land, and threatening food sovereignty. 2023 saw the highest levels of violence, including physical assaults, property damage, and obstruction of access to farming areas. Many Palestinians were forced to leave their homes and lands. Economic Impact: Due to Israeli restrictions, 96,000 dunums of olive-cultivated land remained unharvested in 2023, causing a loss of 1,200 metric tons of olive oil, valued at approximately $10 million. Cultural and Ancestral Significance: The olive harvest is central to Palestinian culture and heritage. UN experts view Israel’s actions, including the destruction of orchards and water source restrictions, as attempts to expand illegal settlements. The annual olive harvest is a vital economic, social & cultural event for Palestinians 🫒 It's why Irish and UE partners are joining local harvests across the West Bank as a protective presence against a rise in settler violence, vandalism & intimidation, as documented by @OCHAOPT since Oct 1st. The Yesh Din organization reports that settlers have attacked laborers, stolen olives, and destroyed trees across the northern West Bank. Despite agreements with the Israeli military for protection, attacks continued, particularly in areas like Mughayyir and Burin. In total, Yesh Din recorded 36 violent incidents since October 3, with 24 of them preventing olive harvesting, even on lands without IDF-imposed access restrictions. In some cases, IDF soldiers and police were present but did not intervene; in others, they allegedly assisted settlers in driving laborers off the land. Palestinian farmers are only granted access to their lands twice a year, and no coordination for the 2024 harvest has been finalized. The IDF claims to be providing protection amidst increased security risks. According to Yesh Din, the 2024 olive harvest in the West Bank was marked by severe disruptions and violence against Palestinian farmers. Violence and Obstruction by Settlers and Security Forces The harvest, beginning on October 15, was marred by assaults and expulsions of farmers by settlers and Israeli security forces. In Faqqu’a (Jenin District), soldiers shot and killed 59-year-old Hanan ‘Abd a-Rahman Abu Salameh. Soldiers, Border Police, and settlement Civilian Security Coordinators (CSCs) frequently prevented Palestinians from accessing their lands or failed to intervene against settler violence. Military closure orders barred Palestinians from large agricultural areas, blocking access to their own lands. Failures of the Coordination Mechanism: The army’s “coordination mechanism,” meant to ensure safe harvests, was poorly implemented. Coordination notices were often given last minute, with farmers receiving only 1–2 days for harvesting, making it impossible to prepare or complete their work. Settlers exploited these restrictions, accessing and harvesting Palestinian lands freely, often stealing crops with soldiers present and inactive. Violent Incidents and Crop Theft: Between October 1 and November 15, 2024, Yesh Din documented 113 incidents of violence, harassment, or crop damage on lands from 51 Palestinian communities: 68 incidents: Settlers and soldiers forcibly prevented harvesting. In 70% of cases, state-armed personnel aided settlers or failed to protect farmers. 43 incidents: Physical violence against harvesters, including beatings and live fire, resulting in one fatality. 52 incidents: Theft or destruction of Palestinian property, including olive crop theft on 38 occasions. 12 incidents: Deliberate damage to olive trees, with hundreds of trees cut, sawed, or burned. International Legal Obligations: UN experts reaffirmed Israel’s legal duty to end the occupation and dismantle settlements as directed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on 19 July 2024, supported by the General Assembly on 18 September 2024. Provide reparations for human rights violations, return confiscated land, and allow displaced Palestinians to return. Call for International Protection: UN experts urge for protective measures, including a foreign presence to act as a buffer between Palestinian farmers and settlers. The Special Rapporteur on the right to food will present a report emphasizing Palestinian food sovereignty at the General Assembly on 18 October 2024. Source Source Source Activits and solidarity group The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is a network of over 160 NGOs conducting peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians.
Testimonies of family members abducted by Israeli forces from Kamal Adwan Hospital [Original post] Family members of detainees who were taken by Israeli forces from Kamal Adwan Hospital have shared testimonies on what their loved ones faced, saying they were humiliated and beaten. [Tags: Blindfold, Palestine Voices, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Siege, Handcuffed] [Found by: Middle East Eye] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, on October 25, northern Gaza. Troops detained 44 male medical staff and some patients, damaged several buildings, and allegedly disabled generators and oxygen stations, resulting in the deaths of two children in the ICU. previously, Medics refused evacuation orders, citing over 600 people inside. Kamal Adwan Hospital was one of the remaining hospitals providing basic healthcare services to patients and the injured in northern Gaza, but it has now been left without any medical staff after they were abducted by Israeli forces. Sources : October 25, 2024 Israeli forces besieged the hospital during two weeks, raiding it on Friday October 25 when it ordered all patients and medical staff to gather in the hospital’s courtyard. Dozens of health workers from among the 600 Palestinians trapped inside the hospital, were detained. “Following the detention of 44 male staff members, only female staff, the hospital director, and one male doctor are left to care for nearly 200 patients in desperate need of medical attention,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom, said on X on Saturday. The hospital director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, was amongst the medical staff rounded up by Israeli forces but he was released in the following day. However his son was murdered by Israeli forces. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said “we have lost touch with the personnel” at the hospital and called the raid “deeply disturbing”. He wrote in a post on social media platform X, that the hospital “has been overflowing with close to 200 patients – a constant stream of horrific trauma cases. It is also full of hundreds of people seeking shelter”. Below are images depicting the aftermath of the raid, showing men stripped to their boxers and blindfolded, surrounded by Israeli tanks and soldiers Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyyah, Head of the Hospital (in the middle) is complying to the evicition order A quote from Israeli Channel 14’s army and defense correspondent confirms the arrests: “Fighters of the Saber Battalion of the Givati Brigade operated in the terrorist house Kamal Adwan in the north of the Gaza Strip, and pulled out from there terrorists … and other Hamas officials. During the battles, the fighters killed dozens of terrorists.” Statement of The Palestinian Ministry of Health "Israeli forces forced displaced male individuals to remove their clothing and arrested some. They gathered and detained medical personnel in one room and called a number of these staff, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, to where the Israeli forces were located in the hospital courtyard. All of these individuals are currently unaccounted for after losing contact with them.The Ministry of Health demands that international organizations urgently intervene to protect the medical personnel and patients present there without water, food, or medical services." October 26, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital, releasing 14 detained medical personnel, including the hospital’s director. Dr Abu Safiya described in a video message, the “extremely catastrophic” situation at the hospital. “After the army’s withdrawal, about 31 people from our medical staff were either taken or arrested, which has now left us with very few numbers,” he said. The Palestinian health ministry reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, though no official confirmation followed. The ICRC stated the situation in northern Gaza is "extremely dire" and urged for safe evacuation passage and access to essential supplies for civilians. Dreadfully predictable news, the brave Paediatrician at Kamal Adwan who has been calling out for his ICU patients for weeks has been arrested by the Israelis. He works for respected international NGO nobody could suspect him of doing anything other than practice medicine On otober 27 : Only one doctor remains at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after the facility’s medical staff were either detained or forced out by the Israeli army, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Gaza health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers are still being held by the Israeli army. Names of the Detained Staff from the Kamal Adwan Medical Team under Israeli Occupation Dr. Mohammad Obeid Dr. Hassan Al-Muqayid Dr. Mohammad Zahir Dr. Musab Rweished Mahmoud Labad Mahmoud Abu Amsha Ahmad Radwan Mohammad Assaf Abdullah Al-Qatati Hatem Al-Jamal Mohammad Al-Khatib Jaafar Abu Al-Ma’za Hatem Al-Ajrami Wissam Abu Nada Abdullah Awkal Samir Al-Ajrami Abdullah Abu Rafi’ Ahmad Shahin Nidal Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Saleha Abu Hassan Al-Kurd Mahmoud Hammad Farouq Ouda Maher Ahmad Hussein Abed Ahmad Nassar Moataz Nassar Hassan Nassar Imad Al-Khatib On October 29 The hospitals are facing total breakdown. Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, told Al Jazeera that “The hospital is left with no resources. No medical supplies and no medical staff.” (...) “This is because many of our specialized doctors and surgeons have been detained. It is only me together with a single pediatrician—who cannot perform any surgery on the wounded—that are left inside the hospital. Above all, patients and the injured are strewn all over the hospital floor.” Testimonies Ahmed El Mokhallalati "A few days ago, I shared the testimony of my dear brother, Dr. Mohammed Obeid , the head of the Orthopedics Department at Al-Awda Hospital, while he was besieged with his family at Kamal Adwan Hospital. He continued providing care for patients in the north. Today, we lost contact with Dr. Mohammed after the medical staff was detained. Dr. Mohammed is a courageous hero. May God protect you and bring us reassurance about you" MSF UK See also Dr.Fadi Bora "My friend, the good doctor Abdullah Abu Al-Jidyan He spent a year treating the wounded in northern Gaza. He was arrested yesterday while carrying out his humanitarian work. We ask you to surround him with your mercy and release him in the near future. Protect him from all harm, return him safe and sound to his family, and grant him reward for every wound he has healed and every soul he has saved, O Generous One, O Answerer of Prayers." Testimony of Abu Mohammed (Palestinian citizen) The Israeli army executed doctor Ahmed Al-Namnam immediately after his release. He was one of three medical staff shown in the photo revealed a week ago. “For 10 days he was detained among soldiers in the area east of Jabalia camp – they may have used him as a human shield, and after 10 days he was released to head towards Gaza . He walked tens of meters away from the terrorist soldiers, who then opened fire on him and he was killed instantly. Geolocation Geolocation by Abu Location : Critical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia. The hospital was shelled, besieged, and ordered to evict. A. Analysis of the yard in which hospital residents gathered. Location was cross-located using photos from September: 31.538495, 34.500994 B. Analysis of the Merkava tank location : 31.538744, 34.501081
The nurse Mohammed Tafesh is being unlawfully detained by IDF after the storming of Kamal Adwan Hospital [Original post] Mr Mohammed Tafesh is a nurse who works in Al-Shifa hospital. Mohammed was abducted by the IOF & remains a Hostage today. Prior to yesterday over 170 Palestinian HCWs were being unlawfully detained with that number rising after the storming of Kamal Adwan Hospital. #FreeThemAll [Tags: Blindfold, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Siege, Handcuffed] [Found by: @IrishhcwforPal] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, on October 25, northern Gaza. Troops detained 44 male medical staff and some patients, damaged several buildings, and allegedly disabled generators and oxygen stations, resulting in the deaths of two children in the ICU. previously, Medics refused evacuation orders, citing over 600 people inside. Kamal Adwan Hospital was one of the remaining hospitals providing basic healthcare services to patients and the injured in northern Gaza, but it has now been left without any medical staff after they were abducted by Israeli forces. Sources : October 25, 2024 Israeli forces besieged the hospital during two weeks, raiding it on Friday October 25 when it ordered all patients and medical staff to gather in the hospital’s courtyard. Dozens of health workers from among the 600 Palestinians trapped inside the hospital, were detained. “Following the detention of 44 male staff members, only female staff, the hospital director, and one male doctor are left to care for nearly 200 patients in desperate need of medical attention,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom, said on X on Saturday. The hospital director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, was amongst the medical staff rounded up by Israeli forces but he was released in the following day. However his son was murdered by Israeli forces. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said “we have lost touch with the personnel” at the hospital and called the raid “deeply disturbing”. He wrote in a post on social media platform X, that the hospital “has been overflowing with close to 200 patients – a constant stream of horrific trauma cases. It is also full of hundreds of people seeking shelter”. Below are images depicting the aftermath of the raid, showing men stripped to their boxers and blindfolded, surrounded by Israeli tanks and soldiers Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyyah, Head of the Hospital (in the middle) is complying to the evicition order A quote from Israeli Channel 14’s army and defense correspondent confirms the arrests: “Fighters of the Saber Battalion of the Givati Brigade operated in the terrorist house Kamal Adwan in the north of the Gaza Strip, and pulled out from there terrorists … and other Hamas officials. During the battles, the fighters killed dozens of terrorists.” Statement of The Palestinian Ministry of Health "Israeli forces forced displaced male individuals to remove their clothing and arrested some. They gathered and detained medical personnel in one room and called a number of these staff, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, to where the Israeli forces were located in the hospital courtyard. All of these individuals are currently unaccounted for after losing contact with them.The Ministry of Health demands that international organizations urgently intervene to protect the medical personnel and patients present there without water, food, or medical services." October 26, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital, releasing 14 detained medical personnel, including the hospital’s director. Dr Abu Safiya described in a video message, the “extremely catastrophic” situation at the hospital. “After the army’s withdrawal, about 31 people from our medical staff were either taken or arrested, which has now left us with very few numbers,” he said. The Palestinian health ministry reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, though no official confirmation followed. The ICRC stated the situation in northern Gaza is "extremely dire" and urged for safe evacuation passage and access to essential supplies for civilians. Dreadfully predictable news, the brave Paediatrician at Kamal Adwan who has been calling out for his ICU patients for weeks has been arrested by the Israelis. He works for respected international NGO nobody could suspect him of doing anything other than practice medicine On otober 27 : Only one doctor remains at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after the facility’s medical staff were either detained or forced out by the Israeli army, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Gaza health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers are still being held by the Israeli army. Names of the Detained Staff from the Kamal Adwan Medical Team under Israeli Occupation Dr. Mohammad Obeid Dr. Hassan Al-Muqayid Dr. Mohammad Zahir Dr. Musab Rweished Mahmoud Labad Mahmoud Abu Amsha Ahmad Radwan Mohammad Assaf Abdullah Al-Qatati Hatem Al-Jamal Mohammad Al-Khatib Jaafar Abu Al-Ma’za Hatem Al-Ajrami Wissam Abu Nada Abdullah Awkal Samir Al-Ajrami Abdullah Abu Rafi’ Ahmad Shahin Nidal Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Saleha Abu Hassan Al-Kurd Mahmoud Hammad Farouq Ouda Maher Ahmad Hussein Abed Ahmad Nassar Moataz Nassar Hassan Nassar Imad Al-Khatib On October 29 The hospitals are facing total breakdown. Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, told Al Jazeera that “The hospital is left with no resources. No medical supplies and no medical staff.” (...) “This is because many of our specialized doctors and surgeons have been detained. It is only me together with a single pediatrician—who cannot perform any surgery on the wounded—that are left inside the hospital. Above all, patients and the injured are strewn all over the hospital floor.” Testimonies Ahmed El Mokhallalati "A few days ago, I shared the testimony of my dear brother, Dr. Mohammed Obeid , the head of the Orthopedics Department at Al-Awda Hospital, while he was besieged with his family at Kamal Adwan Hospital. He continued providing care for patients in the north. Today, we lost contact with Dr. Mohammed after the medical staff was detained. Dr. Mohammed is a courageous hero. May God protect you and bring us reassurance about you" MSF UK See also Dr.Fadi Bora "My friend, the good doctor Abdullah Abu Al-Jidyan He spent a year treating the wounded in northern Gaza. He was arrested yesterday while carrying out his humanitarian work. We ask you to surround him with your mercy and release him in the near future. Protect him from all harm, return him safe and sound to his family, and grant him reward for every wound he has healed and every soul he has saved, O Generous One, O Answerer of Prayers." Testimony of Abu Mohammed (Palestinian citizen) The Israeli army executed doctor Ahmed Al-Namnam immediately after his release. He was one of three medical staff shown in the photo revealed a week ago. “For 10 days he was detained among soldiers in the area east of Jabalia camp – they may have used him as a human shield, and after 10 days he was released to head towards Gaza . He walked tens of meters away from the terrorist soldiers, who then opened fire on him and he was killed instantly. Geolocation Geolocation by Abu Location : Critical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia. The hospital was shelled, besieged, and ordered to evict. A. Analysis of the yard in which hospital residents gathered. Location was cross-located using photos from September: 31.538495, 34.500994 B. Analysis of the Merkava tank location : 31.538744, 34.501081
The ongoing hostilities in Gaza North and the Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan hospital hindering polio vaccination [Original post] Amid reports of a new Israeli military raid on a #Gaza hospital on Friday & ongoing hostilities hindering polio vaccination in the north of the Strip, @WHO pleaded again for the protection of health facilities and urgent medical evacuation of critically ill patients. #NotATarget [Tags: Hospitals, Water, Humanitarian Aid, Blocking Aid, Sanitation, Living conditions, Epidemic, Doctors & Volunteers, Human Dignity, Healthcare System, Appeals, Siege] [Found by: WHO, UNGeneva] [Location: Gaza > Jabalia > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] A second round of the campaign will follow, ideally within four weeks, to provide a second dose of nOPV2 to children in Gaza to stop the outbreak and prevent its international spread. To repeat this ambitious intervention, reach enough children, and successfully stop further transmission of the poliovirus, WHO, UNICEF and UNRWA are calling on all parties to the conflict to commit to another round of humanitarian pauses, with unimpeded access to children in areas that need special coordination. Ultimately, they ask to a long-lasting ceasefire as all families in the Gaza Strip need peace so they can begin to heal and rebuild their lives. They humanitarian association and NGO obtained the right to provide the second round of Polio vaccination from Israel. The last step, concerning the North seems however compromized by the ground invasion, the complete siege and the blockade of all humnitarian aid in the North of Gaza city. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Ministry of Health statement on October 13 On october 13 , while Israeli forces are surrounded the North of Gaza, the Ministry of Health announces the launch of the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip According to the Palestinian Health Minister Dr. Majed Abu Ramadan, the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip will be launched the October 14 for children under ten years old. The vaccination campaign will consist of three stages, the first in the central region of Deir al-Balah and will last three days, from October 14 to 17, and may be extended for an additional day. The second phase will take place in Khan Yunis and Rafah governorates, from October 19 to 22 The third phase will take place in Gaza and North governorates, from October 22 to 25 The second dose of the N-OPV oral polio vaccine will be administered, in addition to vitamin A, which strengthens children's immunity, helps them resist infection and helps improve vision and healthy growth. The campaign aims to vaccinate 591,700 children under the age of ten, and fixed and mobile teams will be deployed to carry out the campaign. The success of this campaign depends on a humanitarian truce to ensure the ability of all polio workers to work in a safe environment and allow families to vaccinate their children. First step (october 14 to 17) On october 14, a strike hit a hospital courtyard, burning the tents where people were sleeping. Just before this, an UNRWA school sheltering families was hit in Nuseirat. That same school was going to be used as a #polio vaccination site today. On October 18, according to , the first phase of the #polio vaccination campaign in central Gaza ha successfully concluded. With 181 429 children under 10 years vaccinated, and 148 064 children between 2-10 years received vitamin A supplements. 8 health facilities in the area will continue to provide polio vaccines for families who hadn't managed to bring their children so far. On october 20n UNRWA says over 181,000 children have been vaccinated in the central Gaza area during the 2nd round of the polio vaccination campaign. This comes amid thousands of people are stranded in northern Gaza with water and food running low. It stressed that UNRWA facilities continue to be impacted by Israeli military operations in Gaza enclave. According to Joe English, "Despite a - to put it mildly - highly complex situation in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF, UNRWA, WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health completed the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in 14 municipalities of Gaza’s Middle Area". Second Step (October 19 to 22) in occupied Palestinian territory @WHOoPt On the second day of the polio vaccination campaign in southern #Gaza: - 90,716 children were vaccinated 70,722 received vitamin A This brings the total number of children vaccinated since the start of the campaign on 14 Oct to 𝟒𝟐𝟎,𝟏𝟎𝟎, while 𝟑𝟑𝟗,𝟖𝟖𝟓 children have received vitamin A so far. Third step (Gaza City and Northern gaza) The siege of northern Gaza, the intense bombings, the Israeli ground invasion, the completely blocked humanitarian aid have stopped the campaign in the northern part of North Gaza. All international organizations involved in the vaccination campaign have called for an immediate ceasefire. They recalled that without a vaccination rate of 90% of children, the polio virus could mutate and the epidemic spread to the entire population. They highlight the extreme humanitarian crisis affecting the population of the North, without food or water and facing a health system destroyed by Israeli aggression towards hospitals, aid services and civil defense. According to Hind Khoudary, on November 2, Gaza’s north, thousands of children will not get the polio vaccine because they are unreachable. Israeli forces are not letting UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health reach those besieged areas. Incidents: Hind Khoudary, reports on November 2 that the Polio vaccination centre was targeted with sound bombs in Gaza City, Sheikh Radwan Clinic. The bombing injured three children and caused great panic. from an Israeli quadcopter. There are a lot of fragments that fall after these attack injured at least three children. The polio campaign restarted despite challenges faced by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the Palestinian Ministry of Health. They were denied access, previously unable to cross from the southern Gaza Strip to Gaza City. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director of WHO statement "We have received an extremely concerning report that the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre in northern #Gaza was struck today while parents were bringing their children to the life-saving #polio vaccination in an area where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed. Six people, including four children, were injured. A WHO team was at the site just before. This attack, during humanitarian pause, jeopardises the sanctity of health protection for children and may deter parents from bringing their children for vaccination.These vital humanitarian-area-specific pauses must be absolutely respected. Ceasefire!" On November 2, while large numbers of children rushed to Muscat Clinic in the Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City to receive polio vaccination, Israeli forces carried out an airstrike killing 1 people and wounding 7 others CHILDREN near the clinic, according to Motasem A Dalloul On November 3, The United Nations reports that a polio vaccination center and the vehicle of a UNICEF official involved in this weekend’s vaccination campaign came under fire despite a declared “humanitarian pause” in Israeli strikes.source : External sources : Source 1 Source 2
UNIFIL “Blue Helmets” remain committed to their Peacekeeping mandate in southern Lebanon [Original post] “We are all doing everything to keep ourselves motivated” Despite immense challenges, @UNIFIL_ “Blue Helmets” remain committed to their @UNPeacekeeping mandate in southern #Lebanon Follow our coverage of the crisis ⤵️ [Tags: Conquest, Threat, Evacuation Order, Impunity, Peacekeepers] [Found by: @UN_News_Centre] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon] [Archivist Notes] UNIFIL has been active in south Lebanon since 1978, primarily to monitor ceasefires and facilitate humanitarian access.Any deliberate attack on the UN personnel and property is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and of Resolution 1701. Israel has accused UNIFIL of failing to enforce Resolution 1701, which calls for a ceasefire and Hezbollah's disarmament. Israeli officials argue UNIFIL has not adequately restrained Hezbollah, while experts counter that both sides have violated the resolution's terms. Israeli leaders have expressed frustrations, calling UNIFIL a “human shield” for Hezbollah. Prime Minister Netanyahu has called for UNIFIL's withdrawal, stating it enables Hezbollah’s operations. Israeli rhetoric increasingly portrays UNIFIL as colluding with Hezbollah, feeding into a “dangerous and inaccurate” anti-UN narrative. This perception may impact future peacekeeping stability in the region. While heavy Israeli airstrikes have devastated southern Lebanon, flattening towns, killing over 2,574 people, and injuring more than 12,000 as of October. A leaked report shows Israel’s use of incendiary white phosphorus near UNIFIL bases, injuring 15 peacekeepers. Other reported incidents include direct fire on UNIFIL positions, demolitions of observation towers, and forcible entry into UNIFIL compounds. Rights groups warn that Israel's actions could amount to war crimes. UNIFIL has been active in south Lebanon since 1978, primarily to monitor ceasefires and facilitate humanitarian access. Source Chronology Chronology of important events from October 1 to October 20, 2024, regarding the incidents involving Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) October 1, 2024 Israel begins an invasion of Southern Lebanon, accompanied by airstrikes targeting locations throughout Lebanon. UNIFIL Non-Intervention: UNIFIL forces do not intervene and remain in their positions. October 4, 2024 IDF Orders Irish UNIFIL Withdrawal: IDF requests Irish UNIFIL personnel to vacate a position; both UNIFIL representatives and the Irish government decline. October 9, 2024 Disabling of UN Surveillance Systems: IDF soldiers reportedly disable video surveillance, lighting systems, and a radio repeater at UNIFIL bases UNP 1-31 and UNP 1-32A in South Lebanon through small arms fire. October 10, 2024 IDF Fires on UNIFIL Positions: Israeli troops open fire on three UNIFIL positions, including the main base in Naqoura. Two Indonesian peacekeepers are injured when an Israeli tank fires on an observation tower. IDF demands the immediate withdrawal of all UNIFIL personnel within 5 km of the Israel-Lebanon border; contributing countries decline the request. October 11, 2024 IDF attacks the Naqoura base again, injuring two Sri Lankan peacekeepers and damaging the perimeter wall. UNIFIL bases suffer heavy damage during clashes between IDF and Hezbollah. International Condemnation: France, Italy, and Spain release a joint statement condemning the attacks; the U.S. government calls on Israel to cease attacks on UNIFIL bases. UN Response: The United Nations terms the incident a "serious development." October 12, 2024 Another Indonesian peacekeeper is injured by Israeli fire. Condemnation by 44 Nations: Poland, joined by 43 other countries, condemns Israel’s attacks on UNIFIL, calling for a halt to attacks and protections for UN personnel. Countries include the UK, Germany, France, Italy, India, and others. October 13, 2024 Two IDF Merkava tanks reportedly breach a UNIFIL position, destroying the gate and staying for 45 minutes despite objections. Within an hour after the tanks depart, white phosphorus munitions are fired within 100 meters of the base, injuring 15 peacekeepers. Further International Condemnation: 40 countries issue a joint statement condemning the IDF's actions against UNIFIL personnel and positions. October 18 Peacekeepers in Meiss ej Jebel ran out of water after weeks without resupply. Access to positions near the Blue Line has been tough. While most positions have enough food and water for over 10 days, this one hadn’t received supplies since 29 Sept due to blocked roads. After delays from clearing the roads due to active fighting and warnings from the IDF of military activities, the position was finally resupplied on October 18 with food, water and essentials, allowing peacekeepers to continue their work. October 20, 2024 Attack on UNIFIL Base in Marwahin: IDF attacks a UNIFIL base in Marwahin, demolishing an observation tower and perimeter fence with a bulldozer. October 22, 2024 On 22 October, peacekeepers on duty at a permanent observation post near Dhayra were observing IDF soldiers conducting house clearing operations nearby. Upon realizing they were being observed, the IDF soldiers fired at the post. The duty guards withdrew to avoid being shot. Unifil statement :* "The IDF has repeatedly demanded that UNIFIL vacate its positions along the Blue Line and has deliberately damaged camera, lighting, and communications equipment at some of these positions. Despite the pressure being exerted on the mission and our troop-contributing countries, peacekeepers remain in position and on task. We will continue to undertake our mandated tasks to monitor and report. We remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property. Any deliberate attack on them is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and of Resolution 1701."* November 7, 2024 A UNIFIL convoy bringing newly-arrived peacekeepers to south Lebanon was passing Saida when a drone strike occurred nearby. Five peacekeepers were lightly injured and treated by the Lebanese Red Cross on the spot. They will continue to their posts. The Lebanese Army also confirmed three of its soldiers at the nearby checkpoint were injured. source
Vaccination campaign of 119,279 children in northern Gaza blocked due to the absolute siege imposed since October 5th [Original post] 🚨POLIO VACCINE BLOCKED BY ISRAEL: The second round of Gaza’s polio vaccination campaign, initially set for October 14, has not started in northern Gaza due to the absolute siege imposed since October 5th. This phase was crucial, aiming to vaccinate 119,279 children in northern Gaza, organized by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, WHO, UNICEF, UNRWA, and partners. Israel’s delay of this campaign endangers children globally, as any outbreak could impact polio eradication efforts worldwide. Source: mohamed_aljabary (IG) Translation: @translatingpal [Tags: Water, Humanitarian Aid, Blocking Aid, Sanitation, Living conditions, Epidemic, Doctors & Volunteers, Medical neglect, Healthcare System, Siege, Ethnic Cleansing] [Found by: Mohamed Aljabary, @translatingpal] [Location: Gaza] [Archivist Notes] A second round of the campaign will follow, ideally within four weeks, to provide a second dose of nOPV2 to children in Gaza to stop the outbreak and prevent its international spread. To repeat this ambitious intervention, reach enough children, and successfully stop further transmission of the poliovirus, WHO, UNICEF and UNRWA are calling on all parties to the conflict to commit to another round of humanitarian pauses, with unimpeded access to children in areas that need special coordination. Ultimately, they ask to a long-lasting ceasefire as all families in the Gaza Strip need peace so they can begin to heal and rebuild their lives. They humanitarian association and NGO obtained the right to provide the second round of Polio vaccination from Israel. The last step, concerning the North seems however compromized by the ground invasion, the complete siege and the blockade of all humnitarian aid in the North of Gaza city. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Ministry of Health statement on October 13 On october 13 , while Israeli forces are surrounded the North of Gaza, the Ministry of Health announces the launch of the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip According to the Palestinian Health Minister Dr. Majed Abu Ramadan, the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip will be launched the October 14 for children under ten years old. The vaccination campaign will consist of three stages, the first in the central region of Deir al-Balah and will last three days, from October 14 to 17, and may be extended for an additional day. The second phase will take place in Khan Yunis and Rafah governorates, from October 19 to 22 The third phase will take place in Gaza and North governorates, from October 22 to 25 The second dose of the N-OPV oral polio vaccine will be administered, in addition to vitamin A, which strengthens children's immunity, helps them resist infection and helps improve vision and healthy growth. The campaign aims to vaccinate 591,700 children under the age of ten, and fixed and mobile teams will be deployed to carry out the campaign. The success of this campaign depends on a humanitarian truce to ensure the ability of all polio workers to work in a safe environment and allow families to vaccinate their children. First step (october 14 to 17) On october 14, a strike hit a hospital courtyard, burning the tents where people were sleeping. Just before this, an UNRWA school sheltering families was hit in Nuseirat. That same school was going to be used as a #polio vaccination site today. On October 18, according to , the first phase of the #polio vaccination campaign in central Gaza ha successfully concluded. With 181 429 children under 10 years vaccinated, and 148 064 children between 2-10 years received vitamin A supplements. 8 health facilities in the area will continue to provide polio vaccines for families who hadn't managed to bring their children so far. On october 20n UNRWA says over 181,000 children have been vaccinated in the central Gaza area during the 2nd round of the polio vaccination campaign. This comes amid thousands of people are stranded in northern Gaza with water and food running low. It stressed that UNRWA facilities continue to be impacted by Israeli military operations in Gaza enclave. According to Joe English, "Despite a - to put it mildly - highly complex situation in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF, UNRWA, WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health completed the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in 14 municipalities of Gaza’s Middle Area". Second Step (October 19 to 22) in occupied Palestinian territory @WHOoPt On the second day of the polio vaccination campaign in southern #Gaza: - 90,716 children were vaccinated 70,722 received vitamin A This brings the total number of children vaccinated since the start of the campaign on 14 Oct to 𝟒𝟐𝟎,𝟏𝟎𝟎, while 𝟑𝟑𝟗,𝟖𝟖𝟓 children have received vitamin A so far. Third step (Gaza City and Northern gaza) The siege of northern Gaza, the intense bombings, the Israeli ground invasion, the completely blocked humanitarian aid have stopped the campaign in the northern part of North Gaza. All international organizations involved in the vaccination campaign have called for an immediate ceasefire. They recalled that without a vaccination rate of 90% of children, the polio virus could mutate and the epidemic spread to the entire population. They highlight the extreme humanitarian crisis affecting the population of the North, without food or water and facing a health system destroyed by Israeli aggression towards hospitals, aid services and civil defense. According to Hind Khoudary, on November 2, Gaza’s north, thousands of children will not get the polio vaccine because they are unreachable. Israeli forces are not letting UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health reach those besieged areas. Incidents: Hind Khoudary, reports on November 2 that the Polio vaccination centre was targeted with sound bombs in Gaza City, Sheikh Radwan Clinic. The bombing injured three children and caused great panic. from an Israeli quadcopter. There are a lot of fragments that fall after these attack injured at least three children. The polio campaign restarted despite challenges faced by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the Palestinian Ministry of Health. They were denied access, previously unable to cross from the southern Gaza Strip to Gaza City. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director of WHO statement "We have received an extremely concerning report that the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre in northern #Gaza was struck today while parents were bringing their children to the life-saving #polio vaccination in an area where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed. Six people, including four children, were injured. A WHO team was at the site just before. This attack, during humanitarian pause, jeopardises the sanctity of health protection for children and may deter parents from bringing their children for vaccination.These vital humanitarian-area-specific pauses must be absolutely respected. Ceasefire!" On November 2, while large numbers of children rushed to Muscat Clinic in the Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City to receive polio vaccination, Israeli forces carried out an airstrike killing 1 people and wounding 7 others CHILDREN near the clinic, according to Motasem A Dalloul On November 3, The United Nations reports that a polio vaccination center and the vehicle of a UNICEF official involved in this weekend’s vaccination campaign came under fire despite a declared “humanitarian pause” in Israeli strikes.source : External sources : Source 1 Source 2
Al-Farouq mosque in Qizan al-Najjar wiped out by IDF bombing [Original post] مشاهد لتدمير طائرات الاحتلال مسجد الفاروق بشكل كامل في منطقة قيزان النجار جنوب مدينة خانيونس [Tags: Mosque, Bombs, Places of worship] [Found by: Hassan eslayeh] [Location: Gaza > Khan Younis > Qizan al-Najjar > Al-Farouq Mosque] [Archivist Notes] Al-Farouq Mosque completely destroyed by Scenes of Israeli aircraft in the Qizan Al-Najjar area, south of Khan Yunis city
Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reports on the storming of the Kamal Adwan hospital by Israeli forces and the arrest of its entire medical staff [Original post] The Israeli military just turned the hospital into a desolate graveyard." Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reports on the storming of the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza by Israeli forces and the arrest of its entire medical staff. [Tags: Blindfold, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Siege, Handcuffed] [Found by: Al Jazeera] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, on October 25, northern Gaza. Troops detained 44 male medical staff and some patients, damaged several buildings, and allegedly disabled generators and oxygen stations, resulting in the deaths of two children in the ICU. previously, Medics refused evacuation orders, citing over 600 people inside. Kamal Adwan Hospital was one of the remaining hospitals providing basic healthcare services to patients and the injured in northern Gaza, but it has now been left without any medical staff after they were abducted by Israeli forces. Sources : October 25, 2024 Israeli forces besieged the hospital during two weeks, raiding it on Friday October 25 when it ordered all patients and medical staff to gather in the hospital’s courtyard. Dozens of health workers from among the 600 Palestinians trapped inside the hospital, were detained. “Following the detention of 44 male staff members, only female staff, the hospital director, and one male doctor are left to care for nearly 200 patients in desperate need of medical attention,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom, said on X on Saturday. The hospital director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, was amongst the medical staff rounded up by Israeli forces but he was released in the following day. However his son was murdered by Israeli forces. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said “we have lost touch with the personnel” at the hospital and called the raid “deeply disturbing”. He wrote in a post on social media platform X, that the hospital “has been overflowing with close to 200 patients – a constant stream of horrific trauma cases. It is also full of hundreds of people seeking shelter”. Below are images depicting the aftermath of the raid, showing men stripped to their boxers and blindfolded, surrounded by Israeli tanks and soldiers Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyyah, Head of the Hospital (in the middle) is complying to the evicition order A quote from Israeli Channel 14’s army and defense correspondent confirms the arrests: “Fighters of the Saber Battalion of the Givati Brigade operated in the terrorist house Kamal Adwan in the north of the Gaza Strip, and pulled out from there terrorists … and other Hamas officials. During the battles, the fighters killed dozens of terrorists.” Statement of The Palestinian Ministry of Health "Israeli forces forced displaced male individuals to remove their clothing and arrested some. They gathered and detained medical personnel in one room and called a number of these staff, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, to where the Israeli forces were located in the hospital courtyard. All of these individuals are currently unaccounted for after losing contact with them.The Ministry of Health demands that international organizations urgently intervene to protect the medical personnel and patients present there without water, food, or medical services." October 26, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital, releasing 14 detained medical personnel, including the hospital’s director. Dr Abu Safiya described in a video message, the “extremely catastrophic” situation at the hospital. “After the army’s withdrawal, about 31 people from our medical staff were either taken or arrested, which has now left us with very few numbers,” he said. The Palestinian health ministry reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, though no official confirmation followed. The ICRC stated the situation in northern Gaza is "extremely dire" and urged for safe evacuation passage and access to essential supplies for civilians. Dreadfully predictable news, the brave Paediatrician at Kamal Adwan who has been calling out for his ICU patients for weeks has been arrested by the Israelis. He works for respected international NGO nobody could suspect him of doing anything other than practice medicine On otober 27 : Only one doctor remains at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after the facility’s medical staff were either detained or forced out by the Israeli army, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Gaza health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers are still being held by the Israeli army. Names of the Detained Staff from the Kamal Adwan Medical Team under Israeli Occupation Dr. Mohammad Obeid Dr. Hassan Al-Muqayid Dr. Mohammad Zahir Dr. Musab Rweished Mahmoud Labad Mahmoud Abu Amsha Ahmad Radwan Mohammad Assaf Abdullah Al-Qatati Hatem Al-Jamal Mohammad Al-Khatib Jaafar Abu Al-Ma’za Hatem Al-Ajrami Wissam Abu Nada Abdullah Awkal Samir Al-Ajrami Abdullah Abu Rafi’ Ahmad Shahin Nidal Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Saleha Abu Hassan Al-Kurd Mahmoud Hammad Farouq Ouda Maher Ahmad Hussein Abed Ahmad Nassar Moataz Nassar Hassan Nassar Imad Al-Khatib On October 29 The hospitals are facing total breakdown. Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, told Al Jazeera that “The hospital is left with no resources. No medical supplies and no medical staff.” (...) “This is because many of our specialized doctors and surgeons have been detained. It is only me together with a single pediatrician—who cannot perform any surgery on the wounded—that are left inside the hospital. Above all, patients and the injured are strewn all over the hospital floor.” Testimonies Ahmed El Mokhallalati "A few days ago, I shared the testimony of my dear brother, Dr. Mohammed Obeid , the head of the Orthopedics Department at Al-Awda Hospital, while he was besieged with his family at Kamal Adwan Hospital. He continued providing care for patients in the north. Today, we lost contact with Dr. Mohammed after the medical staff was detained. Dr. Mohammed is a courageous hero. May God protect you and bring us reassurance about you" MSF UK See also Dr.Fadi Bora "My friend, the good doctor Abdullah Abu Al-Jidyan He spent a year treating the wounded in northern Gaza. He was arrested yesterday while carrying out his humanitarian work. We ask you to surround him with your mercy and release him in the near future. Protect him from all harm, return him safe and sound to his family, and grant him reward for every wound he has healed and every soul he has saved, O Generous One, O Answerer of Prayers." Testimony of Abu Mohammed (Palestinian citizen) The Israeli army executed doctor Ahmed Al-Namnam immediately after his release. He was one of three medical staff shown in the photo revealed a week ago. “For 10 days he was detained among soldiers in the area east of Jabalia camp – they may have used him as a human shield, and after 10 days he was released to head towards Gaza . He walked tens of meters away from the terrorist soldiers, who then opened fire on him and he was killed instantly. Geolocation Geolocation by Abu Location : Critical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia. The hospital was shelled, besieged, and ordered to evict. A. Analysis of the yard in which hospital residents gathered. Location was cross-located using photos from September: 31.538495, 34.500994 B. Analysis of the Merkava tank location : 31.538744, 34.501081
Al-Salihin mosque completely destroyed by IDF bombing in Khan Younis [Original post] سوته بالأرض. طائرات الاحتلال تدمر مسجد الصالحين في منطقة "جورت اللوت" جنوب مدينة خانيونس [Tags: Mosque, Bombs, Heritage and culture, Places of worship] [Found by: Hassan eslayeh] [Location: Gaza > Khan Younis > Jourat al-Lut] [Archivist Notes] I am standing on the rubble of Al-Salihin mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Jorat al-lut. It has been completey destroyed while neighboring houses were damaged.
Ali Shoaib, Al-Manar journalist, Speaks about his fellow photograph, Wissam Quassem, killed by an Israeli strike [Original post] 🥀 Ali Shoaib, reporter d'Al-Manar, pleure la mort de son photographe qui l'a accompagné pendant des mois pour couvrir cette guerre. Wissam Qassem a été tué ce matin dans une frappe aérienne israélienne sur un complexe abritant des journalistes locaux et étrangers, provoquant des dégâts considérables et à grande échelle [Tags: Homes, Vehicles, Bombs, Journalism, Freedom of expression, Night massacre] [Found by: @BPartisans] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon > Hasbaya] [Archivist Notes] On October 25 , Israel Army deliberately targeted journalists in the residence housing them in south Lebanon, in Hasbaya, killing three & injuring others, by air strick on the chalet they were staying at while they were asleep. Three Journalists Killed: Ghassan Najjar, Mohamed Reda (Al Mayadeen TV), and Wissam Qassem (Al-Manar TV). The strike hit a guesthouse that housed over a dozen journalists from at least seven media outlets. Vehicles in the courtyard were clearly marked with "Press. No warnings was done. at least 18 journalits were in the house when the attack occurs, several were lighty injured. Statements by Media Outlets : Al-Manar TV and Al Mayadeen TV released statements honoring their journalists who were killed in the attack. Lebanese Information Minister's Statement: Lebanon's information minister condemned the attack, calling it intentional and describing it as a "war crime." Witness Accounts: Al-Jadeed TV Footage : Showed extensive destruction of the building, with vehicles overturned and significant structural damage. MTV Lebanon Journalist Youmna Fawwaz : Stated that journalists were awakened by the blast, with fighter jets overhead, and described the site as a known media compound, marked as such. Al-Jadeed Reporter : Reported that all official parties had been informed of the location as a media residence. Context and Background: On October 23 , Israel bombed Al-Mayadeen offices in Beirut, which had luckily been evacuated at the start of the war. According to AlMayadeen, the Media is "deliberately targeted repeatedly by Israel", In November 2023, israli army deliberately struck Al Mayadeen's crew in South Lebanon, killing two colleagues. On october 23, they struck an office used by Al Mayadeen. Casulaties : Al-Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najjar, The channel’s broadcast engineer Mohammed Reda, Al-Manar cameraman Wissam Qassem. List of statements in response to the attack: Lebanese Press Editors' Syndicate : Condemned the attack as part of Israel's long record of targeting journalists, calling for global organizations to take immediate action against this repeated aggression. Council of the Syndicate of Workers in Visual and Audio Media : Criticized the global silence over these attacks, urging international bodies and civil society to address these crimes against journalists. Media Secretariat of the Lebanese People's Congress : Called the attack a war crime, claiming it reflects a deep animosity against free media and their role in exposing brutalities. Al-Sharq TV and Al-Ghad News : Expressed solidarity with Al Mayadeen, condemning the attack as an assault on press freedom and the public's right to information. Hezbollah's Media Relations Office and MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi : Described the attack as part of Israel's "terrorist record," demanding UNESCO and other international bodies intervene to protect journalists. Lebanese Minister of Information Ziad Makary : Called the strike a "premeditated assassination" against journalists, vowing to file complaints with international bodies over this war crime. MP Dr. Qassem Hashem : Asserted that the attack reflects a fear of the truth and journalism’s role in exposing injustices. Lebanese Democratic Party : Called the attack a violation of international protections for journalists, accusing Israel of attempting to cover up the impact of its attacks. Progressive Socialist Party : Praised the bravery of journalists and condemned Israel's consistent breaches of international law against media personnel. Amal Movement : Urged the international community to halt Israel’s aggression, calling the attack a deliberate act of violence. Free Patriotic Movement : Condemned the strike as an attack on press freedom, calling for UN action against Israel’s repeated crimes. Syrian Social Nationalist Party : Asserted the strike was intended to prevent journalists from documenting Israeli actions, accusing Israel of defying humanitarian laws. Palestinian Resistance Factions : Islamic Jihad and others condemned the attack, calling it a direct attempt to silence resistance media. ** Women Press Freedom statement WPF condemns the targeted attack by Israeli forces on a compound housing 18 journalists, including @yumnafawaz (Yumna Fawaz) Investigative Journalist / Filmmaker), in the early morning hours. This compound was recognized as a safe zone for the press, yet three journalists were killed in this assault. We are outraged by Israel's intentional targeting of journalists, which constitutes a war crime and a blatant violation of press freedom. We call on Israel to cease its aggression against journalists and to fully cooperate with the @IntlCrimCourt regarding potential war crimes. Journalists play a crucial role in documenting human rights abuses during wartime and must be safeguarded from harm. Sources :
All what remains of Dr. Hassan Sobh, member of Doctors Without Borders [Original post] The body of martyr Hassan Soboh, a staff member of Doctors Without Borders, remains under the rubble of his home after it was bombed by the Israeli occupation forces in the Khan Younis area of Qizan al-Najjar, central Gaza. [Tags: Homes, Bombs, Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare workers, Families, Night massacre] [Found by: @translating_falasteen, Hassan eslayeh] [Location: Gaza > Khan Younis > Qizan al-Najjar] [Archivist Notes] The house of the Sobh family was completely pulverized by Israeli strikes amid a surprise violent offensive on eastern areas of Khan Younis that started in the evening of October 24. The house belonged to Hassan Sobh who was part of the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) team since 2019. MSF strongly condemned the murder of Hassan and his family, making him the 8th MSF crew murdered in Gaza since October 7, 2023, and the second in two weeks. 8 members of the family were killed. Names of the martyrs Hassan Ramadan Sobh Fayez Hassan Sobh Najwa Hassan Sobh Abu Ashour Al-Fara Fathiya Sobhi Sobh Abdurrahman Adel Al-Farra Raghad Adel Al-Farra Abdulhafez Al-Farra ( retrieved October 29 Source MSF statement "Eighth MSF colleague killed in Gaza Israel continues to show a fundamental disregard for civilian lives. NEW YORK/JERUSALEM, October 25, 2024 - "Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) denounces in the strongest possible terms the killing of Hasan Suboh, who had been working with MSF since 2019. He is the second MSF colleague to be killed in two weeks. Hasan, who was 41 years old and married with seven children, was killed the night of October 24 during Israeli military operations in Khan Younis, South Gaza. According to the Ministry of Health, this attack killed at least 33 people, including 14 children. Through its war on Gaza, Israel continues to show a fundamental disregard for civilian lives. There are no safe places. Humanitarian and health care workers have been repeatedly attacked. MSF alone has had to flee 14 different health structures and endure 26 violent incidents since the start of the war. More than 1,000 health workers have been killed in the past year, including eight associated with MSF. An immediate and sustained ceasefire is the only way to stop the violence and bring lifesaving care to people who need it most. Under international norms and laws, civilians must be protected from violence and have the right to access humanitarian assistance, especially medical care. Our thoughts are with Hasan's family and loved ones, and with all of our colleagues in Gaza."
An Israeli airstrike at dawn killed three journalists from AlMayadeen and Al Manar [Original post] An Israeli aggression in the early hours of Friday killed three journalists from #AlMayadeen and Al Manar, including our two colleagues, Ghassan Najjar and Mohammad Reda. The strike on a compound housing journalists left extensive damage. Al Mayadeen documented the devastation at the site of the brutal deliberate strikes aimed at silencing the truth. #LebanonUnderAttack #SouthLebanon #Lebanon [Tags: Homes, Vehicles, Bombs, Journalism, Freedom of expression, Night massacre] [Found by: Al Mayadeen, Fatima Ftoumi] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon > Hasbaya] [Archivist Notes] On October 25 , Israel Army deliberately targeted journalists in the residence housing them in south Lebanon, in Hasbaya, killing three & injuring others, by air strick on the chalet they were staying at while they were asleep. Three Journalists Killed: Ghassan Najjar, Mohamed Reda (Al Mayadeen TV), and Wissam Qassem (Al-Manar TV). The strike hit a guesthouse that housed over a dozen journalists from at least seven media outlets. Vehicles in the courtyard were clearly marked with "Press. No warnings was done. at least 18 journalits were in the house when the attack occurs, several were lighty injured. Statements by Media Outlets : Al-Manar TV and Al Mayadeen TV released statements honoring their journalists who were killed in the attack. Lebanese Information Minister's Statement: Lebanon's information minister condemned the attack, calling it intentional and describing it as a "war crime." Witness Accounts: Al-Jadeed TV Footage : Showed extensive destruction of the building, with vehicles overturned and significant structural damage. MTV Lebanon Journalist Youmna Fawwaz : Stated that journalists were awakened by the blast, with fighter jets overhead, and described the site as a known media compound, marked as such. Al-Jadeed Reporter : Reported that all official parties had been informed of the location as a media residence. Context and Background: On October 23 , Israel bombed Al-Mayadeen offices in Beirut, which had luckily been evacuated at the start of the war. According to AlMayadeen, the Media is "deliberately targeted repeatedly by Israel", In November 2023, israli army deliberately struck Al Mayadeen's crew in South Lebanon, killing two colleagues. On october 23, they struck an office used by Al Mayadeen. Casulaties : Al-Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najjar, The channel’s broadcast engineer Mohammed Reda, Al-Manar cameraman Wissam Qassem. List of statements in response to the attack: Lebanese Press Editors' Syndicate : Condemned the attack as part of Israel's long record of targeting journalists, calling for global organizations to take immediate action against this repeated aggression. Council of the Syndicate of Workers in Visual and Audio Media : Criticized the global silence over these attacks, urging international bodies and civil society to address these crimes against journalists. Media Secretariat of the Lebanese People's Congress : Called the attack a war crime, claiming it reflects a deep animosity against free media and their role in exposing brutalities. Al-Sharq TV and Al-Ghad News : Expressed solidarity with Al Mayadeen, condemning the attack as an assault on press freedom and the public's right to information. Hezbollah's Media Relations Office and MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi : Described the attack as part of Israel's "terrorist record," demanding UNESCO and other international bodies intervene to protect journalists. Lebanese Minister of Information Ziad Makary : Called the strike a "premeditated assassination" against journalists, vowing to file complaints with international bodies over this war crime. MP Dr. Qassem Hashem : Asserted that the attack reflects a fear of the truth and journalism’s role in exposing injustices. Lebanese Democratic Party : Called the attack a violation of international protections for journalists, accusing Israel of attempting to cover up the impact of its attacks. Progressive Socialist Party : Praised the bravery of journalists and condemned Israel's consistent breaches of international law against media personnel. Amal Movement : Urged the international community to halt Israel’s aggression, calling the attack a deliberate act of violence. Free Patriotic Movement : Condemned the strike as an attack on press freedom, calling for UN action against Israel’s repeated crimes. Syrian Social Nationalist Party : Asserted the strike was intended to prevent journalists from documenting Israeli actions, accusing Israel of defying humanitarian laws. Palestinian Resistance Factions : Islamic Jihad and others condemned the attack, calling it a direct attempt to silence resistance media. ** Women Press Freedom statement WPF condemns the targeted attack by Israeli forces on a compound housing 18 journalists, including @yumnafawaz (Yumna Fawaz) Investigative Journalist / Filmmaker), in the early morning hours. This compound was recognized as a safe zone for the press, yet three journalists were killed in this assault. We are outraged by Israel's intentional targeting of journalists, which constitutes a war crime and a blatant violation of press freedom. We call on Israel to cease its aggression against journalists and to fully cooperate with the @IntlCrimCourt regarding potential war crimes. Journalists play a crucial role in documenting human rights abuses during wartime and must be safeguarded from harm. Sources :
Catastrophic situation in Kamal Adwan Hospital [Tags: Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare System, Appeals, Aid Workers, Siege] [Found by: Osama Abu Rabee أسامة أبوربيع, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital]
Dozens of settlers nvaded the lands of Burin, assaulted farmers, set fire to vehicles, [Original post] [1] Today, dozens of settlers coming from the direction of Yitzhar invaded the lands of Burin, assaulted farmers, set fire to vehicles, & vandalized & stole equipment and produce. [Tags: Nature, Looting, Settlement, Fire, Vehicles, Soldiers and Settlers, Arson, Baton, Raid, Agriculture, Living conditions, Terror, Impunity, Property, Land theft, Apartheid] [Location: West Bank > Burin] [Archivist Notes] Since the beginning of October, and the olive harvest season in Palestine, attacks against Palestinian farmers have increased. Attacks and assaults against farmers are daily occurrences in the occupied West Bank and the vast majority target farms in the governorates of Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqiliya and Salfit. Olive trees are estimated to account for a third of cultivated land in Palestine and contribute up to 20% of the agricultural output. The current olive harvest season is especially important for the Palestinians given the economic hardship caused by the war. Settlers have already used violence against harvesters, and many fear that the army won't provide adequate protection and will prevent them from accessing their lands. Throughout this olive season, Israel's Settler/Soldier militias have been diligently preventing farmers access to their lands, shooting/killing farmers, terror attacks, burning of homes & property, destruction of olive trees, theft of olive harvest. In most cases, Palestinians were in their lands harvesting olives, in areas which even Israel's "judicial & military authorities" "permitted" Palestinian farmers access to. However, Israeli settlers & soldiers coordinated to remove Palestinians from their lands, often by force. In some cases, like Sisiya on October 18, the settlers violently attack Palestinian farmers before the Israeli soldiers intervene to expel the farmers. In Susiya, the farmers had a fresh "Israeli court order" permitting them access - to no avail. In other cases, the Settler/Soldiers terrorists simply shoot & kill Palestinian farmers, such as in the case of Hanan Abu Salameh on October 17, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while harvesting olives in Faqqua near Jenin by a soldier who fired about 10 shots at her. West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN . Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. The settlers attack, burn, and destroy. The soldiers attack and issue "military closed zones." In tandem. They work in close cooperation to prevent Palestinian farmers access to their olive harvest, imposing a new reality on the ground. Another new phenomena across the West Bank, is that Israeli settlers now felt comfortable to steal the Palestinian olive harvest after succeeding to expel Palestinians off their lands through the use of force. Sometimes, after they steal, they burn or destroy the olive trees. This is an overlooked reality in the occupied West Bank. And the settlers are celebrating this achievement, calling for donations and supporters, hoping to expand the new reality on the ground. This has been one of the most violent Olive Harvest season. Every day, Palestinian farmers were violently prevented from reaching the olive groves, or threatened and attacked inside their villages as warning. Source Chronology (ongoing) On November 28 in Salem Village, the Israeli forces obstructed Palestinian farmers' access to their lands in Salem, east of Nablus, preventing them from harvesting olives. Soldiers detained individuals, checked IDs, and used sound bombs and tear gas against youths. They also set up an iron gate at the northern entrance and placed soil berms to block vehicles. On November 25 Palestinian families are prevented from harvesting olives from their groves by Israeli colonial forces in the area of Sahel Turmus-Aya. Before being kicked out of their lands, farmers noticed that their olive trees bore very little fruit. Throughout this past year, the landowners were prevented from accessing their land at the hands of settlers and soldiers, thus making it impossible to tend to their trees properly. The soldiers also attacked a youngster. (according to Activestills On November 9 Ahmad Abdullah Ghazal from the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus has passed away days after settlers attacked him and sprayed him with gas while he was picking olives. He did not suffer from any illness prior to this incident. On November 8 The guard of Yitzhar settlement, along with settlers dressed in Israeli occupation forces uniforms, expelled farmers and stole olives from the lands of Burin village, south of Nablus. Landowners returned to their orchards in Umm Nir to continue the olive harvest that had been interrupted the day before. This time, Shmuel Lusky and another settler from the illegal outpost of Ancient Susya arrived at the scene, attempting to steal the harvested olives and assaulting the harvesters. On November 7 dozens of soldiers and police officers from the Border Police prevent harvesting in olive groves, in Um Nir, near Susya, Masafer Yatta. On November 4 in Burqa, Settlers invaded a Palestinian land to burn their olive trees. Two farmers defend their land by throwing stones on the settlers who are lightly wounded. On November 2 Under the protection of Israeli forces, settlers attacked farmers while they were picking olives in Qaryut village, south of Nablus. On October 30 Israeli settlers chopped off hundreds of olive trees in Qaryut near Nablus. On October 28 Israeli settlers storm agricultural lands near Ramallah and set fire to olive trees. On October 27 In the morning - a Palestinian's car is burned while picking olives near the town of Kablan, southeast of Nablus. In the evening - in the square at the entrance to Huwara, same governorate, soldiers or settlers, raided the area. On October 26 In Hebron / Al-Khalil, Israeli Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olives harvest in Hebron, stoling the olives & sheets which the family use to pick the olive. On October 25 Beit Jala area, Israeli army prevents Palestinians from harvesting olives on private land, using stun grenades at close range against activists assisting with the harvest. EU and allied diplomatic officials joined Palestinian youth in olive harvesting at Kufr Nimeh to show solidarity amid rising settler attacks. Since October 1st, settlers have reportedly vandalized, burned, or cut down about 600 olive trees in 15 West Bank communities. UNOCHA recorded 51 settler-related incidents affecting 57 communities. EU Statement : The EU urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers and ensure a safe harvest, stressing that perpetrators of violence, harassment, and intimidation should be held accountable. On October 22 A large groups of settlers carried out a progrom against the residents of Jalud, a village near Nablus . They set fire to homes, vandalized vehicles, killed livestock, and and physically assaulted villagers. 2 Palestinians were injured in the face and another suffered a skull fracture during the attack. Sheep were slaughtered On october 20 In Burqa , near Ramallah, soldiers prevented the olive harvest by using stun grenades and making threats. As the soldiers attempted to evict the locals, masked settlers armed with batons approached. On October 18 Settlers open fire and launch tear gas at residents and volunteers harvesting olives in Kafr al-Labad , east of Tulkarm A settler attack on the residents in Susiya village, Masafer Yatta , one solidarity activist was injured. Since the start of the Olive Harvest, attacks have been non-stop and increasing, while soldiers watch and protect the settlers and facilitate the attacks. In the middle of the night settlers snuck into olive groves in Burin , near Nablus, and stole their equipment. An armed Israeli settler in IDF uniform threatens Palestinians after storming their land during olive picking in the village of Ramin , Tulkarm, West Bank. On october 17 : Hanan Abdel Rahman Abu Salama, 59, was killed by Israeli fire as she was picking olives near the security barrier in the West Bank village of Faqoua near Jenin , on October 17, 2024. The Israel Defense Forces has suspended a deputy commander in its 334th Battalion and opened an investigation. Faqoua village councilor Munir Barakat told AFP that “an Israeli in military clothing arrived at the place in a white car and fired about 10 bullets at the Abu Salama family, who were picking olives on their land". Local sources reported that the colonists attacked citizens while they were attending their lands and picking olives in the village of Rojib , sprayed them with pepper gas, and forced them to leave. In a related context, an Israeli colonist also attacked a citizen while he was picking olives in the village of Madama, south of Nablus , preventing him from completing his work, and forcing him to leave his land. Qusra , Israeli settlers further forced citizens to leave the olive fields, and seized a vehicle used to transport them and transport the olives after the harvest. On October 13 : Burin just outside Nablus, teenage settlers are beating olive trees and stealing crops from Palestinians. On october 12 Settlers set the village of Al-Mughayyir , north of Ramallah on fire to burn down agricultural crops and olive trees. Armed settlers assault farmers and block them from harvesting olives; Settler militias assault farmers during olive harvesting in Turmus Ayya , north of Ramallah On October 5: in Al-Luban al-Gharbiyya (اللبّن الغربيّة), Ramallah district - Al-Bira, occupied West Bank, Hasem Salama and his family were attacked by over 50 masked and armed Israeli settlers while harvesting olives. 11 Palestinians were injured, including women and a 7-year-old child. The settlers used iron pipes, causing bone fractures and severe injuries; Salama himself suffered leg wounds and was unable to stand. On September 28 : Armed settlers raided our land in Tuwani, Masafer Yatta, deliberately destroying olive crop using a herd of sheep, under protection of armed settler soldiers. They detained farmers for an hour while the settlers sabotaged the olive grove. On September 12 : Settlers from the Rehelim area set fire to olive trees and agricultural equipment in the village of Yatma. The fires are still burning. UN Experts on Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinian Farmers On 17 October 2024, UN experts highlighted the severe challenges Palestinian farmers face during the olive harvest season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Intimidation and Violence: Israeli settlers and occupation forces have escalated their attacks, severely harassing Palestinian farmers, restricting access to land, and threatening food sovereignty. 2023 saw the highest levels of violence, including physical assaults, property damage, and obstruction of access to farming areas. Many Palestinians were forced to leave their homes and lands. Economic Impact: Due to Israeli restrictions, 96,000 dunums of olive-cultivated land remained unharvested in 2023, causing a loss of 1,200 metric tons of olive oil, valued at approximately $10 million. Cultural and Ancestral Significance: The olive harvest is central to Palestinian culture and heritage. UN experts view Israel’s actions, including the destruction of orchards and water source restrictions, as attempts to expand illegal settlements. The annual olive harvest is a vital economic, social & cultural event for Palestinians 🫒 It's why Irish and UE partners are joining local harvests across the West Bank as a protective presence against a rise in settler violence, vandalism & intimidation, as documented by @OCHAOPT since Oct 1st. The Yesh Din organization reports that settlers have attacked laborers, stolen olives, and destroyed trees across the northern West Bank. Despite agreements with the Israeli military for protection, attacks continued, particularly in areas like Mughayyir and Burin. In total, Yesh Din recorded 36 violent incidents since October 3, with 24 of them preventing olive harvesting, even on lands without IDF-imposed access restrictions. In some cases, IDF soldiers and police were present but did not intervene; in others, they allegedly assisted settlers in driving laborers off the land. Palestinian farmers are only granted access to their lands twice a year, and no coordination for the 2024 harvest has been finalized. The IDF claims to be providing protection amidst increased security risks. According to Yesh Din, the 2024 olive harvest in the West Bank was marked by severe disruptions and violence against Palestinian farmers. Violence and Obstruction by Settlers and Security Forces The harvest, beginning on October 15, was marred by assaults and expulsions of farmers by settlers and Israeli security forces. In Faqqu’a (Jenin District), soldiers shot and killed 59-year-old Hanan ‘Abd a-Rahman Abu Salameh. Soldiers, Border Police, and settlement Civilian Security Coordinators (CSCs) frequently prevented Palestinians from accessing their lands or failed to intervene against settler violence. Military closure orders barred Palestinians from large agricultural areas, blocking access to their own lands. Failures of the Coordination Mechanism: The army’s “coordination mechanism,” meant to ensure safe harvests, was poorly implemented. Coordination notices were often given last minute, with farmers receiving only 1–2 days for harvesting, making it impossible to prepare or complete their work. Settlers exploited these restrictions, accessing and harvesting Palestinian lands freely, often stealing crops with soldiers present and inactive. Violent Incidents and Crop Theft: Between October 1 and November 15, 2024, Yesh Din documented 113 incidents of violence, harassment, or crop damage on lands from 51 Palestinian communities: 68 incidents: Settlers and soldiers forcibly prevented harvesting. In 70% of cases, state-armed personnel aided settlers or failed to protect farmers. 43 incidents: Physical violence against harvesters, including beatings and live fire, resulting in one fatality. 52 incidents: Theft or destruction of Palestinian property, including olive crop theft on 38 occasions. 12 incidents: Deliberate damage to olive trees, with hundreds of trees cut, sawed, or burned. International Legal Obligations: UN experts reaffirmed Israel’s legal duty to end the occupation and dismantle settlements as directed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on 19 July 2024, supported by the General Assembly on 18 September 2024. Provide reparations for human rights violations, return confiscated land, and allow displaced Palestinians to return. Call for International Protection: UN experts urge for protective measures, including a foreign presence to act as a buffer between Palestinian farmers and settlers. The Special Rapporteur on the right to food will present a report emphasizing Palestinian food sovereignty at the General Assembly on 18 October 2024. Source Source Source Activits and solidarity group The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is a network of over 160 NGOs conducting peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians.
Hospital director Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya and the medical staff when they are arrested by IDF in Kamal Adwan Hospital [Original post] 🔴 Footage shows Israeli forces in Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern #Gaza. Hospital director Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyeh and the medical staff are seen with their hands raised, still in their medical coats, as they are detained alongside other staff members. Injured patients, their families, and other civilians are also shown leaving the building with their hands raised. [Tags: Blindfold, Unlawful detention, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Siege, Handcuffed] [Found by: @doamuslims] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, on October 25, northern Gaza. Troops detained 44 male medical staff and some patients, damaged several buildings, and allegedly disabled generators and oxygen stations, resulting in the deaths of two children in the ICU. previously, Medics refused evacuation orders, citing over 600 people inside. Kamal Adwan Hospital was one of the remaining hospitals providing basic healthcare services to patients and the injured in northern Gaza, but it has now been left without any medical staff after they were abducted by Israeli forces. Sources : October 25, 2024 Israeli forces besieged the hospital during two weeks, raiding it on Friday October 25 when it ordered all patients and medical staff to gather in the hospital’s courtyard. Dozens of health workers from among the 600 Palestinians trapped inside the hospital, were detained. “Following the detention of 44 male staff members, only female staff, the hospital director, and one male doctor are left to care for nearly 200 patients in desperate need of medical attention,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom, said on X on Saturday. The hospital director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, was amongst the medical staff rounded up by Israeli forces but he was released in the following day. However his son was murdered by Israeli forces. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said “we have lost touch with the personnel” at the hospital and called the raid “deeply disturbing”. He wrote in a post on social media platform X, that the hospital “has been overflowing with close to 200 patients – a constant stream of horrific trauma cases. It is also full of hundreds of people seeking shelter”. Below are images depicting the aftermath of the raid, showing men stripped to their boxers and blindfolded, surrounded by Israeli tanks and soldiers Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyyah, Head of the Hospital (in the middle) is complying to the evicition order A quote from Israeli Channel 14’s army and defense correspondent confirms the arrests: “Fighters of the Saber Battalion of the Givati Brigade operated in the terrorist house Kamal Adwan in the north of the Gaza Strip, and pulled out from there terrorists … and other Hamas officials. During the battles, the fighters killed dozens of terrorists.” Statement of The Palestinian Ministry of Health "Israeli forces forced displaced male individuals to remove their clothing and arrested some. They gathered and detained medical personnel in one room and called a number of these staff, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, to where the Israeli forces were located in the hospital courtyard. All of these individuals are currently unaccounted for after losing contact with them.The Ministry of Health demands that international organizations urgently intervene to protect the medical personnel and patients present there without water, food, or medical services." October 26, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital, releasing 14 detained medical personnel, including the hospital’s director. Dr Abu Safiya described in a video message, the “extremely catastrophic” situation at the hospital. “After the army’s withdrawal, about 31 people from our medical staff were either taken or arrested, which has now left us with very few numbers,” he said. The Palestinian health ministry reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, though no official confirmation followed. The ICRC stated the situation in northern Gaza is "extremely dire" and urged for safe evacuation passage and access to essential supplies for civilians. Dreadfully predictable news, the brave Paediatrician at Kamal Adwan who has been calling out for his ICU patients for weeks has been arrested by the Israelis. He works for respected international NGO nobody could suspect him of doing anything other than practice medicine On otober 27 : Only one doctor remains at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after the facility’s medical staff were either detained or forced out by the Israeli army, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Gaza health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers are still being held by the Israeli army. Names of the Detained Staff from the Kamal Adwan Medical Team under Israeli Occupation Dr. Mohammad Obeid Dr. Hassan Al-Muqayid Dr. Mohammad Zahir Dr. Musab Rweished Mahmoud Labad Mahmoud Abu Amsha Ahmad Radwan Mohammad Assaf Abdullah Al-Qatati Hatem Al-Jamal Mohammad Al-Khatib Jaafar Abu Al-Ma’za Hatem Al-Ajrami Wissam Abu Nada Abdullah Awkal Samir Al-Ajrami Abdullah Abu Rafi’ Ahmad Shahin Nidal Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Saleha Abu Hassan Al-Kurd Mahmoud Hammad Farouq Ouda Maher Ahmad Hussein Abed Ahmad Nassar Moataz Nassar Hassan Nassar Imad Al-Khatib On October 29 The hospitals are facing total breakdown. Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, told Al Jazeera that “The hospital is left with no resources. No medical supplies and no medical staff.” (...) “This is because many of our specialized doctors and surgeons have been detained. It is only me together with a single pediatrician—who cannot perform any surgery on the wounded—that are left inside the hospital. Above all, patients and the injured are strewn all over the hospital floor.” Testimonies Ahmed El Mokhallalati "A few days ago, I shared the testimony of my dear brother, Dr. Mohammed Obeid , the head of the Orthopedics Department at Al-Awda Hospital, while he was besieged with his family at Kamal Adwan Hospital. He continued providing care for patients in the north. Today, we lost contact with Dr. Mohammed after the medical staff was detained. Dr. Mohammed is a courageous hero. May God protect you and bring us reassurance about you" MSF UK See also Dr.Fadi Bora "My friend, the good doctor Abdullah Abu Al-Jidyan He spent a year treating the wounded in northern Gaza. He was arrested yesterday while carrying out his humanitarian work. We ask you to surround him with your mercy and release him in the near future. Protect him from all harm, return him safe and sound to his family, and grant him reward for every wound he has healed and every soul he has saved, O Generous One, O Answerer of Prayers." Testimony of Abu Mohammed (Palestinian citizen) The Israeli army executed doctor Ahmed Al-Namnam immediately after his release. He was one of three medical staff shown in the photo revealed a week ago. “For 10 days he was detained among soldiers in the area east of Jabalia camp – they may have used him as a human shield, and after 10 days he was released to head towards Gaza . He walked tens of meters away from the terrorist soldiers, who then opened fire on him and he was killed instantly. Geolocation Geolocation by Abu Location : Critical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia. The hospital was shelled, besieged, and ordered to evict. A. Analysis of the yard in which hospital residents gathered. Location was cross-located using photos from September: 31.538495, 34.500994 B. Analysis of the Merkava tank location : 31.538744, 34.501081
IDF soldiers torched Tal al-Rabie school after expelling displaced people from it [Original post] بعد اقتحام مدرسة تل الربيع في بيت لاهيا من قبل قوات الاحتلال ، قام الجيش بإحراق المدرسة وإختطف عدد من الرجال صباح اليوم [Tags: Schools, Schools, Arson, Shelters] [Found by: @Hamzaalnamla1] [Location: Gaza > Beit Lahia > North Gaza] [Archivist Notes] After the occupation forces stormed the Tel al-Rabi' School in Beit Lahia, the army burned the school and kidnapped a number of men this morning.
in Bethlehem Israeli forces is the better armed wing of settler movement to push them from their land [Original post] The Israeli Occupation Forces in the Bethlehem area are essentially a better armed wing of the settler movement. Their main task is to harass local Palestinians and push them from their land to make space for illegal settlement. [Tags: Nature, Looting, Settlement, Soldiers and Settlers, Baton, Agriculture, Living conditions, Impunity, Property, Land theft, Apartheid, Activists] [Found by: @the_andrey_x] [Location: West Bank] [Archivist Notes] Since the beginning of October, and the olive harvest season in Palestine, attacks against Palestinian farmers have increased. Attacks and assaults against farmers are daily occurrences in the occupied West Bank and the vast majority target farms in the governorates of Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqiliya and Salfit. Olive trees are estimated to account for a third of cultivated land in Palestine and contribute up to 20% of the agricultural output. The current olive harvest season is especially important for the Palestinians given the economic hardship caused by the war. Settlers have already used violence against harvesters, and many fear that the army won't provide adequate protection and will prevent them from accessing their lands. Throughout this olive season, Israel's Settler/Soldier militias have been diligently preventing farmers access to their lands, shooting/killing farmers, terror attacks, burning of homes & property, destruction of olive trees, theft of olive harvest. In most cases, Palestinians were in their lands harvesting olives, in areas which even Israel's "judicial & military authorities" "permitted" Palestinian farmers access to. However, Israeli settlers & soldiers coordinated to remove Palestinians from their lands, often by force. In some cases, like Sisiya on October 18, the settlers violently attack Palestinian farmers before the Israeli soldiers intervene to expel the farmers. In Susiya, the farmers had a fresh "Israeli court order" permitting them access - to no avail. In other cases, the Settler/Soldiers terrorists simply shoot & kill Palestinian farmers, such as in the case of Hanan Abu Salameh on October 17, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while harvesting olives in Faqqua near Jenin by a soldier who fired about 10 shots at her. West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN . Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. The settlers attack, burn, and destroy. The soldiers attack and issue "military closed zones." In tandem. They work in close cooperation to prevent Palestinian farmers access to their olive harvest, imposing a new reality on the ground. Another new phenomena across the West Bank, is that Israeli settlers now felt comfortable to steal the Palestinian olive harvest after succeeding to expel Palestinians off their lands through the use of force. Sometimes, after they steal, they burn or destroy the olive trees. This is an overlooked reality in the occupied West Bank. And the settlers are celebrating this achievement, calling for donations and supporters, hoping to expand the new reality on the ground. This has been one of the most violent Olive Harvest season. Every day, Palestinian farmers were violently prevented from reaching the olive groves, or threatened and attacked inside their villages as warning. Source Chronology (ongoing) On November 28 in Salem Village, the Israeli forces obstructed Palestinian farmers' access to their lands in Salem, east of Nablus, preventing them from harvesting olives. Soldiers detained individuals, checked IDs, and used sound bombs and tear gas against youths. They also set up an iron gate at the northern entrance and placed soil berms to block vehicles. On November 25 Palestinian families are prevented from harvesting olives from their groves by Israeli colonial forces in the area of Sahel Turmus-Aya. Before being kicked out of their lands, farmers noticed that their olive trees bore very little fruit. Throughout this past year, the landowners were prevented from accessing their land at the hands of settlers and soldiers, thus making it impossible to tend to their trees properly. The soldiers also attacked a youngster. (according to Activestills On November 9 Ahmad Abdullah Ghazal from the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus has passed away days after settlers attacked him and sprayed him with gas while he was picking olives. He did not suffer from any illness prior to this incident. On November 8 The guard of Yitzhar settlement, along with settlers dressed in Israeli occupation forces uniforms, expelled farmers and stole olives from the lands of Burin village, south of Nablus. Landowners returned to their orchards in Umm Nir to continue the olive harvest that had been interrupted the day before. This time, Shmuel Lusky and another settler from the illegal outpost of Ancient Susya arrived at the scene, attempting to steal the harvested olives and assaulting the harvesters. On November 7 dozens of soldiers and police officers from the Border Police prevent harvesting in olive groves, in Um Nir, near Susya, Masafer Yatta. On November 4 in Burqa, Settlers invaded a Palestinian land to burn their olive trees. Two farmers defend their land by throwing stones on the settlers who are lightly wounded. On November 2 Under the protection of Israeli forces, settlers attacked farmers while they were picking olives in Qaryut village, south of Nablus. On October 30 Israeli settlers chopped off hundreds of olive trees in Qaryut near Nablus. On October 28 Israeli settlers storm agricultural lands near Ramallah and set fire to olive trees. On October 27 In the morning - a Palestinian's car is burned while picking olives near the town of Kablan, southeast of Nablus. In the evening - in the square at the entrance to Huwara, same governorate, soldiers or settlers, raided the area. On October 26 In Hebron / Al-Khalil, Israeli Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olives harvest in Hebron, stoling the olives & sheets which the family use to pick the olive. On October 25 Beit Jala area, Israeli army prevents Palestinians from harvesting olives on private land, using stun grenades at close range against activists assisting with the harvest. EU and allied diplomatic officials joined Palestinian youth in olive harvesting at Kufr Nimeh to show solidarity amid rising settler attacks. Since October 1st, settlers have reportedly vandalized, burned, or cut down about 600 olive trees in 15 West Bank communities. UNOCHA recorded 51 settler-related incidents affecting 57 communities. EU Statement : The EU urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers and ensure a safe harvest, stressing that perpetrators of violence, harassment, and intimidation should be held accountable. On October 22 A large groups of settlers carried out a progrom against the residents of Jalud, a village near Nablus . They set fire to homes, vandalized vehicles, killed livestock, and and physically assaulted villagers. 2 Palestinians were injured in the face and another suffered a skull fracture during the attack. Sheep were slaughtered On october 20 In Burqa , near Ramallah, soldiers prevented the olive harvest by using stun grenades and making threats. As the soldiers attempted to evict the locals, masked settlers armed with batons approached. On October 18 Settlers open fire and launch tear gas at residents and volunteers harvesting olives in Kafr al-Labad , east of Tulkarm A settler attack on the residents in Susiya village, Masafer Yatta , one solidarity activist was injured. Since the start of the Olive Harvest, attacks have been non-stop and increasing, while soldiers watch and protect the settlers and facilitate the attacks. In the middle of the night settlers snuck into olive groves in Burin , near Nablus, and stole their equipment. An armed Israeli settler in IDF uniform threatens Palestinians after storming their land during olive picking in the village of Ramin , Tulkarm, West Bank. On october 17 : Hanan Abdel Rahman Abu Salama, 59, was killed by Israeli fire as she was picking olives near the security barrier in the West Bank village of Faqoua near Jenin , on October 17, 2024. The Israel Defense Forces has suspended a deputy commander in its 334th Battalion and opened an investigation. Faqoua village councilor Munir Barakat told AFP that “an Israeli in military clothing arrived at the place in a white car and fired about 10 bullets at the Abu Salama family, who were picking olives on their land". Local sources reported that the colonists attacked citizens while they were attending their lands and picking olives in the village of Rojib , sprayed them with pepper gas, and forced them to leave. In a related context, an Israeli colonist also attacked a citizen while he was picking olives in the village of Madama, south of Nablus , preventing him from completing his work, and forcing him to leave his land. Qusra , Israeli settlers further forced citizens to leave the olive fields, and seized a vehicle used to transport them and transport the olives after the harvest. On October 13 : Burin just outside Nablus, teenage settlers are beating olive trees and stealing crops from Palestinians. On october 12 Settlers set the village of Al-Mughayyir , north of Ramallah on fire to burn down agricultural crops and olive trees. Armed settlers assault farmers and block them from harvesting olives; Settler militias assault farmers during olive harvesting in Turmus Ayya , north of Ramallah On October 5: in Al-Luban al-Gharbiyya (اللبّن الغربيّة), Ramallah district - Al-Bira, occupied West Bank, Hasem Salama and his family were attacked by over 50 masked and armed Israeli settlers while harvesting olives. 11 Palestinians were injured, including women and a 7-year-old child. The settlers used iron pipes, causing bone fractures and severe injuries; Salama himself suffered leg wounds and was unable to stand. On September 28 : Armed settlers raided our land in Tuwani, Masafer Yatta, deliberately destroying olive crop using a herd of sheep, under protection of armed settler soldiers. They detained farmers for an hour while the settlers sabotaged the olive grove. On September 12 : Settlers from the Rehelim area set fire to olive trees and agricultural equipment in the village of Yatma. The fires are still burning. UN Experts on Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinian Farmers On 17 October 2024, UN experts highlighted the severe challenges Palestinian farmers face during the olive harvest season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Intimidation and Violence: Israeli settlers and occupation forces have escalated their attacks, severely harassing Palestinian farmers, restricting access to land, and threatening food sovereignty. 2023 saw the highest levels of violence, including physical assaults, property damage, and obstruction of access to farming areas. Many Palestinians were forced to leave their homes and lands. Economic Impact: Due to Israeli restrictions, 96,000 dunums of olive-cultivated land remained unharvested in 2023, causing a loss of 1,200 metric tons of olive oil, valued at approximately $10 million. Cultural and Ancestral Significance: The olive harvest is central to Palestinian culture and heritage. UN experts view Israel’s actions, including the destruction of orchards and water source restrictions, as attempts to expand illegal settlements. The annual olive harvest is a vital economic, social & cultural event for Palestinians 🫒 It's why Irish and UE partners are joining local harvests across the West Bank as a protective presence against a rise in settler violence, vandalism & intimidation, as documented by @OCHAOPT since Oct 1st. The Yesh Din organization reports that settlers have attacked laborers, stolen olives, and destroyed trees across the northern West Bank. Despite agreements with the Israeli military for protection, attacks continued, particularly in areas like Mughayyir and Burin. In total, Yesh Din recorded 36 violent incidents since October 3, with 24 of them preventing olive harvesting, even on lands without IDF-imposed access restrictions. In some cases, IDF soldiers and police were present but did not intervene; in others, they allegedly assisted settlers in driving laborers off the land. Palestinian farmers are only granted access to their lands twice a year, and no coordination for the 2024 harvest has been finalized. The IDF claims to be providing protection amidst increased security risks. According to Yesh Din, the 2024 olive harvest in the West Bank was marked by severe disruptions and violence against Palestinian farmers. Violence and Obstruction by Settlers and Security Forces The harvest, beginning on October 15, was marred by assaults and expulsions of farmers by settlers and Israeli security forces. In Faqqu’a (Jenin District), soldiers shot and killed 59-year-old Hanan ‘Abd a-Rahman Abu Salameh. Soldiers, Border Police, and settlement Civilian Security Coordinators (CSCs) frequently prevented Palestinians from accessing their lands or failed to intervene against settler violence. Military closure orders barred Palestinians from large agricultural areas, blocking access to their own lands. Failures of the Coordination Mechanism: The army’s “coordination mechanism,” meant to ensure safe harvests, was poorly implemented. Coordination notices were often given last minute, with farmers receiving only 1–2 days for harvesting, making it impossible to prepare or complete their work. Settlers exploited these restrictions, accessing and harvesting Palestinian lands freely, often stealing crops with soldiers present and inactive. Violent Incidents and Crop Theft: Between October 1 and November 15, 2024, Yesh Din documented 113 incidents of violence, harassment, or crop damage on lands from 51 Palestinian communities: 68 incidents: Settlers and soldiers forcibly prevented harvesting. In 70% of cases, state-armed personnel aided settlers or failed to protect farmers. 43 incidents: Physical violence against harvesters, including beatings and live fire, resulting in one fatality. 52 incidents: Theft or destruction of Palestinian property, including olive crop theft on 38 occasions. 12 incidents: Deliberate damage to olive trees, with hundreds of trees cut, sawed, or burned. International Legal Obligations: UN experts reaffirmed Israel’s legal duty to end the occupation and dismantle settlements as directed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on 19 July 2024, supported by the General Assembly on 18 September 2024. Provide reparations for human rights violations, return confiscated land, and allow displaced Palestinians to return. Call for International Protection: UN experts urge for protective measures, including a foreign presence to act as a buffer between Palestinian farmers and settlers. The Special Rapporteur on the right to food will present a report emphasizing Palestinian food sovereignty at the General Assembly on 18 October 2024. Source Source Source Activits and solidarity group The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is a network of over 160 NGOs conducting peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel bombed journalists in Hasbaya south Lebanon killing 3 [Original post] ⚡️⭕️ #Israel bombs journalists in #Lebanon: Al-Mayadeen correspondent: A number of journalists, photographers and technicians were martyred as a result of the direct #Israeli aggression on the press crews in Hasbaya [Tags: Homes, Views of Destruction, Vehicles, Bombs, Journalism, Freedom of expression, Night massacre] [Found by: Middle East Observer] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon > Hasbaya] [Archivist Notes] On October 25 , Israel Army deliberately targeted journalists in the residence housing them in south Lebanon, in Hasbaya, killing three & injuring others, by air strick on the chalet they were staying at while they were asleep. Three Journalists Killed: Ghassan Najjar, Mohamed Reda (Al Mayadeen TV), and Wissam Qassem (Al-Manar TV). The strike hit a guesthouse that housed over a dozen journalists from at least seven media outlets. Vehicles in the courtyard were clearly marked with "Press. No warnings was done. at least 18 journalits were in the house when the attack occurs, several were lighty injured. Statements by Media Outlets : Al-Manar TV and Al Mayadeen TV released statements honoring their journalists who were killed in the attack. Lebanese Information Minister's Statement: Lebanon's information minister condemned the attack, calling it intentional and describing it as a "war crime." Witness Accounts: Al-Jadeed TV Footage : Showed extensive destruction of the building, with vehicles overturned and significant structural damage. MTV Lebanon Journalist Youmna Fawwaz : Stated that journalists were awakened by the blast, with fighter jets overhead, and described the site as a known media compound, marked as such. Al-Jadeed Reporter : Reported that all official parties had been informed of the location as a media residence. Context and Background: On October 23 , Israel bombed Al-Mayadeen offices in Beirut, which had luckily been evacuated at the start of the war. According to AlMayadeen, the Media is "deliberately targeted repeatedly by Israel", In November 2023, israli army deliberately struck Al Mayadeen's crew in South Lebanon, killing two colleagues. On october 23, they struck an office used by Al Mayadeen. Casulaties : Al-Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najjar, The channel’s broadcast engineer Mohammed Reda, Al-Manar cameraman Wissam Qassem. List of statements in response to the attack: Lebanese Press Editors' Syndicate : Condemned the attack as part of Israel's long record of targeting journalists, calling for global organizations to take immediate action against this repeated aggression. Council of the Syndicate of Workers in Visual and Audio Media : Criticized the global silence over these attacks, urging international bodies and civil society to address these crimes against journalists. Media Secretariat of the Lebanese People's Congress : Called the attack a war crime, claiming it reflects a deep animosity against free media and their role in exposing brutalities. Al-Sharq TV and Al-Ghad News : Expressed solidarity with Al Mayadeen, condemning the attack as an assault on press freedom and the public's right to information. Hezbollah's Media Relations Office and MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi : Described the attack as part of Israel's "terrorist record," demanding UNESCO and other international bodies intervene to protect journalists. Lebanese Minister of Information Ziad Makary : Called the strike a "premeditated assassination" against journalists, vowing to file complaints with international bodies over this war crime. MP Dr. Qassem Hashem : Asserted that the attack reflects a fear of the truth and journalism’s role in exposing injustices. Lebanese Democratic Party : Called the attack a violation of international protections for journalists, accusing Israel of attempting to cover up the impact of its attacks. Progressive Socialist Party : Praised the bravery of journalists and condemned Israel's consistent breaches of international law against media personnel. Amal Movement : Urged the international community to halt Israel’s aggression, calling the attack a deliberate act of violence. Free Patriotic Movement : Condemned the strike as an attack on press freedom, calling for UN action against Israel’s repeated crimes. Syrian Social Nationalist Party : Asserted the strike was intended to prevent journalists from documenting Israeli actions, accusing Israel of defying humanitarian laws. Palestinian Resistance Factions : Islamic Jihad and others condemned the attack, calling it a direct attempt to silence resistance media. ** Women Press Freedom statement WPF condemns the targeted attack by Israeli forces on a compound housing 18 journalists, including @yumnafawaz (Yumna Fawaz) Investigative Journalist / Filmmaker), in the early morning hours. This compound was recognized as a safe zone for the press, yet three journalists were killed in this assault. We are outraged by Israel's intentional targeting of journalists, which constitutes a war crime and a blatant violation of press freedom. We call on Israel to cease its aggression against journalists and to fully cooperate with the @IntlCrimCourt regarding potential war crimes. Journalists play a crucial role in documenting human rights abuses during wartime and must be safeguarded from harm. Sources :
Israeli soldiers throw stun grenades directly at activists protecting Palestinians harvesting their olives [Original post] Beit Jala area, today. The army prevented Palestinians from picking the olive trees on their private land and used extremely severe violence - using stun grenades from no distance- on the activists who volunteered to help with the harvest. Since the beginning of the harvest season, the army cooperates with the settlers to prevent the Palestinians from harvesting on their private land, preventing their livelihood and evicting them from their lands. Israel is the land of apartheid, plunder and injustice. [Tags: Nature, Looting, Settlement, Threat, Soldiers and Settlers, Stun Grenade, Baton, Agriculture, Living conditions, Impunity, Property, Land theft, Apartheid] [Found by: Mistaclim] [Location: West Bank > Bethlehem > Beit Jala] [Archivist Notes] Since the beginning of October, and the olive harvest season in Palestine, attacks against Palestinian farmers have increased. Attacks and assaults against farmers are daily occurrences in the occupied West Bank and the vast majority target farms in the governorates of Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqiliya and Salfit. Olive trees are estimated to account for a third of cultivated land in Palestine and contribute up to 20% of the agricultural output. The current olive harvest season is especially important for the Palestinians given the economic hardship caused by the war. Settlers have already used violence against harvesters, and many fear that the army won't provide adequate protection and will prevent them from accessing their lands. Throughout this olive season, Israel's Settler/Soldier militias have been diligently preventing farmers access to their lands, shooting/killing farmers, terror attacks, burning of homes & property, destruction of olive trees, theft of olive harvest. In most cases, Palestinians were in their lands harvesting olives, in areas which even Israel's "judicial & military authorities" "permitted" Palestinian farmers access to. However, Israeli settlers & soldiers coordinated to remove Palestinians from their lands, often by force. In some cases, like Sisiya on October 18, the settlers violently attack Palestinian farmers before the Israeli soldiers intervene to expel the farmers. In Susiya, the farmers had a fresh "Israeli court order" permitting them access - to no avail. In other cases, the Settler/Soldiers terrorists simply shoot & kill Palestinian farmers, such as in the case of Hanan Abu Salameh on October 17, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while harvesting olives in Faqqua near Jenin by a soldier who fired about 10 shots at her. West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN . Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. The settlers attack, burn, and destroy. The soldiers attack and issue "military closed zones." In tandem. They work in close cooperation to prevent Palestinian farmers access to their olive harvest, imposing a new reality on the ground. Another new phenomena across the West Bank, is that Israeli settlers now felt comfortable to steal the Palestinian olive harvest after succeeding to expel Palestinians off their lands through the use of force. Sometimes, after they steal, they burn or destroy the olive trees. This is an overlooked reality in the occupied West Bank. And the settlers are celebrating this achievement, calling for donations and supporters, hoping to expand the new reality on the ground. This has been one of the most violent Olive Harvest season. Every day, Palestinian farmers were violently prevented from reaching the olive groves, or threatened and attacked inside their villages as warning. Source Chronology (ongoing) On November 28 in Salem Village, the Israeli forces obstructed Palestinian farmers' access to their lands in Salem, east of Nablus, preventing them from harvesting olives. Soldiers detained individuals, checked IDs, and used sound bombs and tear gas against youths. They also set up an iron gate at the northern entrance and placed soil berms to block vehicles. On November 25 Palestinian families are prevented from harvesting olives from their groves by Israeli colonial forces in the area of Sahel Turmus-Aya. Before being kicked out of their lands, farmers noticed that their olive trees bore very little fruit. Throughout this past year, the landowners were prevented from accessing their land at the hands of settlers and soldiers, thus making it impossible to tend to their trees properly. The soldiers also attacked a youngster. (according to Activestills On November 9 Ahmad Abdullah Ghazal from the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus has passed away days after settlers attacked him and sprayed him with gas while he was picking olives. He did not suffer from any illness prior to this incident. On November 8 The guard of Yitzhar settlement, along with settlers dressed in Israeli occupation forces uniforms, expelled farmers and stole olives from the lands of Burin village, south of Nablus. Landowners returned to their orchards in Umm Nir to continue the olive harvest that had been interrupted the day before. This time, Shmuel Lusky and another settler from the illegal outpost of Ancient Susya arrived at the scene, attempting to steal the harvested olives and assaulting the harvesters. On November 7 dozens of soldiers and police officers from the Border Police prevent harvesting in olive groves, in Um Nir, near Susya, Masafer Yatta. On November 4 in Burqa, Settlers invaded a Palestinian land to burn their olive trees. Two farmers defend their land by throwing stones on the settlers who are lightly wounded. On November 2 Under the protection of Israeli forces, settlers attacked farmers while they were picking olives in Qaryut village, south of Nablus. On October 30 Israeli settlers chopped off hundreds of olive trees in Qaryut near Nablus. On October 28 Israeli settlers storm agricultural lands near Ramallah and set fire to olive trees. On October 27 In the morning - a Palestinian's car is burned while picking olives near the town of Kablan, southeast of Nablus. In the evening - in the square at the entrance to Huwara, same governorate, soldiers or settlers, raided the area. On October 26 In Hebron / Al-Khalil, Israeli Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olives harvest in Hebron, stoling the olives & sheets which the family use to pick the olive. On October 25 Beit Jala area, Israeli army prevents Palestinians from harvesting olives on private land, using stun grenades at close range against activists assisting with the harvest. EU and allied diplomatic officials joined Palestinian youth in olive harvesting at Kufr Nimeh to show solidarity amid rising settler attacks. Since October 1st, settlers have reportedly vandalized, burned, or cut down about 600 olive trees in 15 West Bank communities. UNOCHA recorded 51 settler-related incidents affecting 57 communities. EU Statement : The EU urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers and ensure a safe harvest, stressing that perpetrators of violence, harassment, and intimidation should be held accountable. On October 22 A large groups of settlers carried out a progrom against the residents of Jalud, a village near Nablus . They set fire to homes, vandalized vehicles, killed livestock, and and physically assaulted villagers. 2 Palestinians were injured in the face and another suffered a skull fracture during the attack. Sheep were slaughtered On october 20 In Burqa , near Ramallah, soldiers prevented the olive harvest by using stun grenades and making threats. As the soldiers attempted to evict the locals, masked settlers armed with batons approached. On October 18 Settlers open fire and launch tear gas at residents and volunteers harvesting olives in Kafr al-Labad , east of Tulkarm A settler attack on the residents in Susiya village, Masafer Yatta , one solidarity activist was injured. Since the start of the Olive Harvest, attacks have been non-stop and increasing, while soldiers watch and protect the settlers and facilitate the attacks. In the middle of the night settlers snuck into olive groves in Burin , near Nablus, and stole their equipment. An armed Israeli settler in IDF uniform threatens Palestinians after storming their land during olive picking in the village of Ramin , Tulkarm, West Bank. On october 17 : Hanan Abdel Rahman Abu Salama, 59, was killed by Israeli fire as she was picking olives near the security barrier in the West Bank village of Faqoua near Jenin , on October 17, 2024. The Israel Defense Forces has suspended a deputy commander in its 334th Battalion and opened an investigation. Faqoua village councilor Munir Barakat told AFP that “an Israeli in military clothing arrived at the place in a white car and fired about 10 bullets at the Abu Salama family, who were picking olives on their land". Local sources reported that the colonists attacked citizens while they were attending their lands and picking olives in the village of Rojib , sprayed them with pepper gas, and forced them to leave. In a related context, an Israeli colonist also attacked a citizen while he was picking olives in the village of Madama, south of Nablus , preventing him from completing his work, and forcing him to leave his land. Qusra , Israeli settlers further forced citizens to leave the olive fields, and seized a vehicle used to transport them and transport the olives after the harvest. On October 13 : Burin just outside Nablus, teenage settlers are beating olive trees and stealing crops from Palestinians. On october 12 Settlers set the village of Al-Mughayyir , north of Ramallah on fire to burn down agricultural crops and olive trees. Armed settlers assault farmers and block them from harvesting olives; Settler militias assault farmers during olive harvesting in Turmus Ayya , north of Ramallah On October 5: in Al-Luban al-Gharbiyya (اللبّن الغربيّة), Ramallah district - Al-Bira, occupied West Bank, Hasem Salama and his family were attacked by over 50 masked and armed Israeli settlers while harvesting olives. 11 Palestinians were injured, including women and a 7-year-old child. The settlers used iron pipes, causing bone fractures and severe injuries; Salama himself suffered leg wounds and was unable to stand. On September 28 : Armed settlers raided our land in Tuwani, Masafer Yatta, deliberately destroying olive crop using a herd of sheep, under protection of armed settler soldiers. They detained farmers for an hour while the settlers sabotaged the olive grove. On September 12 : Settlers from the Rehelim area set fire to olive trees and agricultural equipment in the village of Yatma. The fires are still burning. UN Experts on Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinian Farmers On 17 October 2024, UN experts highlighted the severe challenges Palestinian farmers face during the olive harvest season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Intimidation and Violence: Israeli settlers and occupation forces have escalated their attacks, severely harassing Palestinian farmers, restricting access to land, and threatening food sovereignty. 2023 saw the highest levels of violence, including physical assaults, property damage, and obstruction of access to farming areas. Many Palestinians were forced to leave their homes and lands. Economic Impact: Due to Israeli restrictions, 96,000 dunums of olive-cultivated land remained unharvested in 2023, causing a loss of 1,200 metric tons of olive oil, valued at approximately $10 million. Cultural and Ancestral Significance: The olive harvest is central to Palestinian culture and heritage. UN experts view Israel’s actions, including the destruction of orchards and water source restrictions, as attempts to expand illegal settlements. The annual olive harvest is a vital economic, social & cultural event for Palestinians 🫒 It's why Irish and UE partners are joining local harvests across the West Bank as a protective presence against a rise in settler violence, vandalism & intimidation, as documented by @OCHAOPT since Oct 1st. The Yesh Din organization reports that settlers have attacked laborers, stolen olives, and destroyed trees across the northern West Bank. Despite agreements with the Israeli military for protection, attacks continued, particularly in areas like Mughayyir and Burin. In total, Yesh Din recorded 36 violent incidents since October 3, with 24 of them preventing olive harvesting, even on lands without IDF-imposed access restrictions. In some cases, IDF soldiers and police were present but did not intervene; in others, they allegedly assisted settlers in driving laborers off the land. Palestinian farmers are only granted access to their lands twice a year, and no coordination for the 2024 harvest has been finalized. The IDF claims to be providing protection amidst increased security risks. According to Yesh Din, the 2024 olive harvest in the West Bank was marked by severe disruptions and violence against Palestinian farmers. Violence and Obstruction by Settlers and Security Forces The harvest, beginning on October 15, was marred by assaults and expulsions of farmers by settlers and Israeli security forces. In Faqqu’a (Jenin District), soldiers shot and killed 59-year-old Hanan ‘Abd a-Rahman Abu Salameh. Soldiers, Border Police, and settlement Civilian Security Coordinators (CSCs) frequently prevented Palestinians from accessing their lands or failed to intervene against settler violence. Military closure orders barred Palestinians from large agricultural areas, blocking access to their own lands. Failures of the Coordination Mechanism: The army’s “coordination mechanism,” meant to ensure safe harvests, was poorly implemented. Coordination notices were often given last minute, with farmers receiving only 1–2 days for harvesting, making it impossible to prepare or complete their work. Settlers exploited these restrictions, accessing and harvesting Palestinian lands freely, often stealing crops with soldiers present and inactive. Violent Incidents and Crop Theft: Between October 1 and November 15, 2024, Yesh Din documented 113 incidents of violence, harassment, or crop damage on lands from 51 Palestinian communities: 68 incidents: Settlers and soldiers forcibly prevented harvesting. In 70% of cases, state-armed personnel aided settlers or failed to protect farmers. 43 incidents: Physical violence against harvesters, including beatings and live fire, resulting in one fatality. 52 incidents: Theft or destruction of Palestinian property, including olive crop theft on 38 occasions. 12 incidents: Deliberate damage to olive trees, with hundreds of trees cut, sawed, or burned. International Legal Obligations: UN experts reaffirmed Israel’s legal duty to end the occupation and dismantle settlements as directed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on 19 July 2024, supported by the General Assembly on 18 September 2024. Provide reparations for human rights violations, return confiscated land, and allow displaced Palestinians to return. Call for International Protection: UN experts urge for protective measures, including a foreign presence to act as a buffer between Palestinian farmers and settlers. The Special Rapporteur on the right to food will present a report emphasizing Palestinian food sovereignty at the General Assembly on 18 October 2024. Source Source Source Activits and solidarity group The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is a network of over 160 NGOs conducting peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians.
Israeli soldiers throw stun grenades directly at activists protecting Palestinians harvesting their olives [Original post] Beit Jala area, today. The army prevented Palestinians from picking the olive trees on their private land and used extremely severe violence - using stun grenades from no distance- on the activists who volunteered to help with the harvest. Since the beginning of the harvest season, the army cooperates with the settlers to prevent the Palestinians from harvesting on their private land, preventing their livelihood and evicting them from their lands. Israel is the land of apartheid, plunder and injustice. [Tags: Nature, Looting, Settlement, Threat, Soldiers and Settlers, Stun Grenade, Baton, Agriculture, Living conditions, Impunity, Property, Land theft, Apartheid] [Found by: Mistaclim] [Location: West Bank > Bethlehem > Beit Jala] [Archivist Notes] Since the beginning of October, and the olive harvest season in Palestine, attacks against Palestinian farmers have increased. Attacks and assaults against farmers are daily occurrences in the occupied West Bank and the vast majority target farms in the governorates of Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqiliya and Salfit. Olive trees are estimated to account for a third of cultivated land in Palestine and contribute up to 20% of the agricultural output. The current olive harvest season is especially important for the Palestinians given the economic hardship caused by the war. Settlers have already used violence against harvesters, and many fear that the army won't provide adequate protection and will prevent them from accessing their lands. Throughout this olive season, Israel's Settler/Soldier militias have been diligently preventing farmers access to their lands, shooting/killing farmers, terror attacks, burning of homes & property, destruction of olive trees, theft of olive harvest. In most cases, Palestinians were in their lands harvesting olives, in areas which even Israel's "judicial & military authorities" "permitted" Palestinian farmers access to. However, Israeli settlers & soldiers coordinated to remove Palestinians from their lands, often by force. In some cases, like Sisiya on October 18, the settlers violently attack Palestinian farmers before the Israeli soldiers intervene to expel the farmers. In Susiya, the farmers had a fresh "Israeli court order" permitting them access - to no avail. In other cases, the Settler/Soldiers terrorists simply shoot & kill Palestinian farmers, such as in the case of Hanan Abu Salameh on October 17, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while harvesting olives in Faqqua near Jenin by a soldier who fired about 10 shots at her. West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN . Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. The settlers attack, burn, and destroy. The soldiers attack and issue "military closed zones." In tandem. They work in close cooperation to prevent Palestinian farmers access to their olive harvest, imposing a new reality on the ground. Another new phenomena across the West Bank, is that Israeli settlers now felt comfortable to steal the Palestinian olive harvest after succeeding to expel Palestinians off their lands through the use of force. Sometimes, after they steal, they burn or destroy the olive trees. This is an overlooked reality in the occupied West Bank. And the settlers are celebrating this achievement, calling for donations and supporters, hoping to expand the new reality on the ground. This has been one of the most violent Olive Harvest season. Every day, Palestinian farmers were violently prevented from reaching the olive groves, or threatened and attacked inside their villages as warning. Source Chronology (ongoing) On November 28 in Salem Village, the Israeli forces obstructed Palestinian farmers' access to their lands in Salem, east of Nablus, preventing them from harvesting olives. Soldiers detained individuals, checked IDs, and used sound bombs and tear gas against youths. They also set up an iron gate at the northern entrance and placed soil berms to block vehicles. On November 25 Palestinian families are prevented from harvesting olives from their groves by Israeli colonial forces in the area of Sahel Turmus-Aya. Before being kicked out of their lands, farmers noticed that their olive trees bore very little fruit. Throughout this past year, the landowners were prevented from accessing their land at the hands of settlers and soldiers, thus making it impossible to tend to their trees properly. The soldiers also attacked a youngster. (according to Activestills On November 9 Ahmad Abdullah Ghazal from the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus has passed away days after settlers attacked him and sprayed him with gas while he was picking olives. He did not suffer from any illness prior to this incident. On November 8 The guard of Yitzhar settlement, along with settlers dressed in Israeli occupation forces uniforms, expelled farmers and stole olives from the lands of Burin village, south of Nablus. Landowners returned to their orchards in Umm Nir to continue the olive harvest that had been interrupted the day before. This time, Shmuel Lusky and another settler from the illegal outpost of Ancient Susya arrived at the scene, attempting to steal the harvested olives and assaulting the harvesters. On November 7 dozens of soldiers and police officers from the Border Police prevent harvesting in olive groves, in Um Nir, near Susya, Masafer Yatta. On November 4 in Burqa, Settlers invaded a Palestinian land to burn their olive trees. Two farmers defend their land by throwing stones on the settlers who are lightly wounded. On November 2 Under the protection of Israeli forces, settlers attacked farmers while they were picking olives in Qaryut village, south of Nablus. On October 30 Israeli settlers chopped off hundreds of olive trees in Qaryut near Nablus. On October 28 Israeli settlers storm agricultural lands near Ramallah and set fire to olive trees. On October 27 In the morning - a Palestinian's car is burned while picking olives near the town of Kablan, southeast of Nablus. In the evening - in the square at the entrance to Huwara, same governorate, soldiers or settlers, raided the area. On October 26 In Hebron / Al-Khalil, Israeli Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olives harvest in Hebron, stoling the olives & sheets which the family use to pick the olive. On October 25 Beit Jala area, Israeli army prevents Palestinians from harvesting olives on private land, using stun grenades at close range against activists assisting with the harvest. EU and allied diplomatic officials joined Palestinian youth in olive harvesting at Kufr Nimeh to show solidarity amid rising settler attacks. Since October 1st, settlers have reportedly vandalized, burned, or cut down about 600 olive trees in 15 West Bank communities. UNOCHA recorded 51 settler-related incidents affecting 57 communities. EU Statement : The EU urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers and ensure a safe harvest, stressing that perpetrators of violence, harassment, and intimidation should be held accountable. On October 22 A large groups of settlers carried out a progrom against the residents of Jalud, a village near Nablus . They set fire to homes, vandalized vehicles, killed livestock, and and physically assaulted villagers. 2 Palestinians were injured in the face and another suffered a skull fracture during the attack. Sheep were slaughtered On october 20 In Burqa , near Ramallah, soldiers prevented the olive harvest by using stun grenades and making threats. As the soldiers attempted to evict the locals, masked settlers armed with batons approached. On October 18 Settlers open fire and launch tear gas at residents and volunteers harvesting olives in Kafr al-Labad , east of Tulkarm A settler attack on the residents in Susiya village, Masafer Yatta , one solidarity activist was injured. Since the start of the Olive Harvest, attacks have been non-stop and increasing, while soldiers watch and protect the settlers and facilitate the attacks. In the middle of the night settlers snuck into olive groves in Burin , near Nablus, and stole their equipment. An armed Israeli settler in IDF uniform threatens Palestinians after storming their land during olive picking in the village of Ramin , Tulkarm, West Bank. On october 17 : Hanan Abdel Rahman Abu Salama, 59, was killed by Israeli fire as she was picking olives near the security barrier in the West Bank village of Faqoua near Jenin , on October 17, 2024. The Israel Defense Forces has suspended a deputy commander in its 334th Battalion and opened an investigation. Faqoua village councilor Munir Barakat told AFP that “an Israeli in military clothing arrived at the place in a white car and fired about 10 bullets at the Abu Salama family, who were picking olives on their land". Local sources reported that the colonists attacked citizens while they were attending their lands and picking olives in the village of Rojib , sprayed them with pepper gas, and forced them to leave. In a related context, an Israeli colonist also attacked a citizen while he was picking olives in the village of Madama, south of Nablus , preventing him from completing his work, and forcing him to leave his land. Qusra , Israeli settlers further forced citizens to leave the olive fields, and seized a vehicle used to transport them and transport the olives after the harvest. On October 13 : Burin just outside Nablus, teenage settlers are beating olive trees and stealing crops from Palestinians. On october 12 Settlers set the village of Al-Mughayyir , north of Ramallah on fire to burn down agricultural crops and olive trees. Armed settlers assault farmers and block them from harvesting olives; Settler militias assault farmers during olive harvesting in Turmus Ayya , north of Ramallah On October 5: in Al-Luban al-Gharbiyya (اللبّن الغربيّة), Ramallah district - Al-Bira, occupied West Bank, Hasem Salama and his family were attacked by over 50 masked and armed Israeli settlers while harvesting olives. 11 Palestinians were injured, including women and a 7-year-old child. The settlers used iron pipes, causing bone fractures and severe injuries; Salama himself suffered leg wounds and was unable to stand. On September 28 : Armed settlers raided our land in Tuwani, Masafer Yatta, deliberately destroying olive crop using a herd of sheep, under protection of armed settler soldiers. They detained farmers for an hour while the settlers sabotaged the olive grove. On September 12 : Settlers from the Rehelim area set fire to olive trees and agricultural equipment in the village of Yatma. The fires are still burning. UN Experts on Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinian Farmers On 17 October 2024, UN experts highlighted the severe challenges Palestinian farmers face during the olive harvest season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Intimidation and Violence: Israeli settlers and occupation forces have escalated their attacks, severely harassing Palestinian farmers, restricting access to land, and threatening food sovereignty. 2023 saw the highest levels of violence, including physical assaults, property damage, and obstruction of access to farming areas. Many Palestinians were forced to leave their homes and lands. Economic Impact: Due to Israeli restrictions, 96,000 dunums of olive-cultivated land remained unharvested in 2023, causing a loss of 1,200 metric tons of olive oil, valued at approximately $10 million. Cultural and Ancestral Significance: The olive harvest is central to Palestinian culture and heritage. UN experts view Israel’s actions, including the destruction of orchards and water source restrictions, as attempts to expand illegal settlements. The annual olive harvest is a vital economic, social & cultural event for Palestinians 🫒 It's why Irish and UE partners are joining local harvests across the West Bank as a protective presence against a rise in settler violence, vandalism & intimidation, as documented by @OCHAOPT since Oct 1st. The Yesh Din organization reports that settlers have attacked laborers, stolen olives, and destroyed trees across the northern West Bank. Despite agreements with the Israeli military for protection, attacks continued, particularly in areas like Mughayyir and Burin. In total, Yesh Din recorded 36 violent incidents since October 3, with 24 of them preventing olive harvesting, even on lands without IDF-imposed access restrictions. In some cases, IDF soldiers and police were present but did not intervene; in others, they allegedly assisted settlers in driving laborers off the land. Palestinian farmers are only granted access to their lands twice a year, and no coordination for the 2024 harvest has been finalized. The IDF claims to be providing protection amidst increased security risks. According to Yesh Din, the 2024 olive harvest in the West Bank was marked by severe disruptions and violence against Palestinian farmers. Violence and Obstruction by Settlers and Security Forces The harvest, beginning on October 15, was marred by assaults and expulsions of farmers by settlers and Israeli security forces. In Faqqu’a (Jenin District), soldiers shot and killed 59-year-old Hanan ‘Abd a-Rahman Abu Salameh. Soldiers, Border Police, and settlement Civilian Security Coordinators (CSCs) frequently prevented Palestinians from accessing their lands or failed to intervene against settler violence. Military closure orders barred Palestinians from large agricultural areas, blocking access to their own lands. Failures of the Coordination Mechanism: The army’s “coordination mechanism,” meant to ensure safe harvests, was poorly implemented. Coordination notices were often given last minute, with farmers receiving only 1–2 days for harvesting, making it impossible to prepare or complete their work. Settlers exploited these restrictions, accessing and harvesting Palestinian lands freely, often stealing crops with soldiers present and inactive. Violent Incidents and Crop Theft: Between October 1 and November 15, 2024, Yesh Din documented 113 incidents of violence, harassment, or crop damage on lands from 51 Palestinian communities: 68 incidents: Settlers and soldiers forcibly prevented harvesting. In 70% of cases, state-armed personnel aided settlers or failed to protect farmers. 43 incidents: Physical violence against harvesters, including beatings and live fire, resulting in one fatality. 52 incidents: Theft or destruction of Palestinian property, including olive crop theft on 38 occasions. 12 incidents: Deliberate damage to olive trees, with hundreds of trees cut, sawed, or burned. International Legal Obligations: UN experts reaffirmed Israel’s legal duty to end the occupation and dismantle settlements as directed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on 19 July 2024, supported by the General Assembly on 18 September 2024. Provide reparations for human rights violations, return confiscated land, and allow displaced Palestinians to return. Call for International Protection: UN experts urge for protective measures, including a foreign presence to act as a buffer between Palestinian farmers and settlers. The Special Rapporteur on the right to food will present a report emphasizing Palestinian food sovereignty at the General Assembly on 18 October 2024. Source Source Source Activits and solidarity group The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is a network of over 160 NGOs conducting peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians.
Israeli troops detained dozens of male medical staffers and some patients after withdrewed the Kamal Adwan Hospital [Original post] Israeli forces withdrew from a hospital complex in northern Gaza one day after storming it. The health ministry said troops detained dozens of male medical staffers and some patients https://reut.rs/3YkZpw0 [Tags: Blindfold, Unlawful detention, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Siege, Handcuffed] [Found by: Reuters] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, on October 25, northern Gaza. Troops detained 44 male medical staff and some patients, damaged several buildings, and allegedly disabled generators and oxygen stations, resulting in the deaths of two children in the ICU. previously, Medics refused evacuation orders, citing over 600 people inside. Kamal Adwan Hospital was one of the remaining hospitals providing basic healthcare services to patients and the injured in northern Gaza, but it has now been left without any medical staff after they were abducted by Israeli forces. Sources : October 25, 2024 Israeli forces besieged the hospital during two weeks, raiding it on Friday October 25 when it ordered all patients and medical staff to gather in the hospital’s courtyard. Dozens of health workers from among the 600 Palestinians trapped inside the hospital, were detained. “Following the detention of 44 male staff members, only female staff, the hospital director, and one male doctor are left to care for nearly 200 patients in desperate need of medical attention,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom, said on X on Saturday. The hospital director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, was amongst the medical staff rounded up by Israeli forces but he was released in the following day. However his son was murdered by Israeli forces. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said “we have lost touch with the personnel” at the hospital and called the raid “deeply disturbing”. He wrote in a post on social media platform X, that the hospital “has been overflowing with close to 200 patients – a constant stream of horrific trauma cases. It is also full of hundreds of people seeking shelter”. Below are images depicting the aftermath of the raid, showing men stripped to their boxers and blindfolded, surrounded by Israeli tanks and soldiers Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyyah, Head of the Hospital (in the middle) is complying to the evicition order A quote from Israeli Channel 14’s army and defense correspondent confirms the arrests: “Fighters of the Saber Battalion of the Givati Brigade operated in the terrorist house Kamal Adwan in the north of the Gaza Strip, and pulled out from there terrorists … and other Hamas officials. During the battles, the fighters killed dozens of terrorists.” Statement of The Palestinian Ministry of Health "Israeli forces forced displaced male individuals to remove their clothing and arrested some. They gathered and detained medical personnel in one room and called a number of these staff, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, to where the Israeli forces were located in the hospital courtyard. All of these individuals are currently unaccounted for after losing contact with them.The Ministry of Health demands that international organizations urgently intervene to protect the medical personnel and patients present there without water, food, or medical services." October 26, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital, releasing 14 detained medical personnel, including the hospital’s director. Dr Abu Safiya described in a video message, the “extremely catastrophic” situation at the hospital. “After the army’s withdrawal, about 31 people from our medical staff were either taken or arrested, which has now left us with very few numbers,” he said. The Palestinian health ministry reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, though no official confirmation followed. The ICRC stated the situation in northern Gaza is "extremely dire" and urged for safe evacuation passage and access to essential supplies for civilians. Dreadfully predictable news, the brave Paediatrician at Kamal Adwan who has been calling out for his ICU patients for weeks has been arrested by the Israelis. He works for respected international NGO nobody could suspect him of doing anything other than practice medicine On otober 27 : Only one doctor remains at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after the facility’s medical staff were either detained or forced out by the Israeli army, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Gaza health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers are still being held by the Israeli army. Names of the Detained Staff from the Kamal Adwan Medical Team under Israeli Occupation Dr. Mohammad Obeid Dr. Hassan Al-Muqayid Dr. Mohammad Zahir Dr. Musab Rweished Mahmoud Labad Mahmoud Abu Amsha Ahmad Radwan Mohammad Assaf Abdullah Al-Qatati Hatem Al-Jamal Mohammad Al-Khatib Jaafar Abu Al-Ma’za Hatem Al-Ajrami Wissam Abu Nada Abdullah Awkal Samir Al-Ajrami Abdullah Abu Rafi’ Ahmad Shahin Nidal Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Saleha Abu Hassan Al-Kurd Mahmoud Hammad Farouq Ouda Maher Ahmad Hussein Abed Ahmad Nassar Moataz Nassar Hassan Nassar Imad Al-Khatib On October 29 The hospitals are facing total breakdown. Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, told Al Jazeera that “The hospital is left with no resources. No medical supplies and no medical staff.” (...) “This is because many of our specialized doctors and surgeons have been detained. It is only me together with a single pediatrician—who cannot perform any surgery on the wounded—that are left inside the hospital. Above all, patients and the injured are strewn all over the hospital floor.” Testimonies Ahmed El Mokhallalati "A few days ago, I shared the testimony of my dear brother, Dr. Mohammed Obeid , the head of the Orthopedics Department at Al-Awda Hospital, while he was besieged with his family at Kamal Adwan Hospital. He continued providing care for patients in the north. Today, we lost contact with Dr. Mohammed after the medical staff was detained. Dr. Mohammed is a courageous hero. May God protect you and bring us reassurance about you" MSF UK See also Dr.Fadi Bora "My friend, the good doctor Abdullah Abu Al-Jidyan He spent a year treating the wounded in northern Gaza. He was arrested yesterday while carrying out his humanitarian work. We ask you to surround him with your mercy and release him in the near future. Protect him from all harm, return him safe and sound to his family, and grant him reward for every wound he has healed and every soul he has saved, O Generous One, O Answerer of Prayers." Testimony of Abu Mohammed (Palestinian citizen) The Israeli army executed doctor Ahmed Al-Namnam immediately after his release. He was one of three medical staff shown in the photo revealed a week ago. “For 10 days he was detained among soldiers in the area east of Jabalia camp – they may have used him as a human shield, and after 10 days he was released to head towards Gaza . He walked tens of meters away from the terrorist soldiers, who then opened fire on him and he was killed instantly. Geolocation Geolocation by Abu Location : Critical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia. The hospital was shelled, besieged, and ordered to evict. A. Analysis of the yard in which hospital residents gathered. Location was cross-located using photos from September: 31.538495, 34.500994 B. Analysis of the Merkava tank location : 31.538744, 34.501081
Journalist Hind Khoudary reports that the Israeli occupation forces have arrested at least 30 medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital [Original post] Journalist Hind Khoudary reports that the Israeli occupation forces have arrested at least 30 medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital, while others have been forced to leave as a result of Israeli threats. Currently, there is only one doctor left working at the hospital. [Tags: Hospitals, Threat, Blindfold, Living conditions, Unlawful detention, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Siege, Handcuffed] [Found by: Quds News Network] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, on October 25, northern Gaza. Troops detained 44 male medical staff and some patients, damaged several buildings, and allegedly disabled generators and oxygen stations, resulting in the deaths of two children in the ICU. previously, Medics refused evacuation orders, citing over 600 people inside. Kamal Adwan Hospital was one of the remaining hospitals providing basic healthcare services to patients and the injured in northern Gaza, but it has now been left without any medical staff after they were abducted by Israeli forces. Sources : October 25, 2024 Israeli forces besieged the hospital during two weeks, raiding it on Friday October 25 when it ordered all patients and medical staff to gather in the hospital’s courtyard. Dozens of health workers from among the 600 Palestinians trapped inside the hospital, were detained. “Following the detention of 44 male staff members, only female staff, the hospital director, and one male doctor are left to care for nearly 200 patients in desperate need of medical attention,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom, said on X on Saturday. The hospital director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, was amongst the medical staff rounded up by Israeli forces but he was released in the following day. However his son was murdered by Israeli forces. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said “we have lost touch with the personnel” at the hospital and called the raid “deeply disturbing”. He wrote in a post on social media platform X, that the hospital “has been overflowing with close to 200 patients – a constant stream of horrific trauma cases. It is also full of hundreds of people seeking shelter”. Below are images depicting the aftermath of the raid, showing men stripped to their boxers and blindfolded, surrounded by Israeli tanks and soldiers Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyyah, Head of the Hospital (in the middle) is complying to the evicition order A quote from Israeli Channel 14’s army and defense correspondent confirms the arrests: “Fighters of the Saber Battalion of the Givati Brigade operated in the terrorist house Kamal Adwan in the north of the Gaza Strip, and pulled out from there terrorists … and other Hamas officials. During the battles, the fighters killed dozens of terrorists.” Statement of The Palestinian Ministry of Health "Israeli forces forced displaced male individuals to remove their clothing and arrested some. They gathered and detained medical personnel in one room and called a number of these staff, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, to where the Israeli forces were located in the hospital courtyard. All of these individuals are currently unaccounted for after losing contact with them.The Ministry of Health demands that international organizations urgently intervene to protect the medical personnel and patients present there without water, food, or medical services." October 26, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital, releasing 14 detained medical personnel, including the hospital’s director. Dr Abu Safiya described in a video message, the “extremely catastrophic” situation at the hospital. “After the army’s withdrawal, about 31 people from our medical staff were either taken or arrested, which has now left us with very few numbers,” he said. The Palestinian health ministry reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, though no official confirmation followed. The ICRC stated the situation in northern Gaza is "extremely dire" and urged for safe evacuation passage and access to essential supplies for civilians. Dreadfully predictable news, the brave Paediatrician at Kamal Adwan who has been calling out for his ICU patients for weeks has been arrested by the Israelis. He works for respected international NGO nobody could suspect him of doing anything other than practice medicine On otober 27 : Only one doctor remains at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after the facility’s medical staff were either detained or forced out by the Israeli army, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Gaza health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers are still being held by the Israeli army. Names of the Detained Staff from the Kamal Adwan Medical Team under Israeli Occupation Dr. Mohammad Obeid Dr. Hassan Al-Muqayid Dr. Mohammad Zahir Dr. Musab Rweished Mahmoud Labad Mahmoud Abu Amsha Ahmad Radwan Mohammad Assaf Abdullah Al-Qatati Hatem Al-Jamal Mohammad Al-Khatib Jaafar Abu Al-Ma’za Hatem Al-Ajrami Wissam Abu Nada Abdullah Awkal Samir Al-Ajrami Abdullah Abu Rafi’ Ahmad Shahin Nidal Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Saleha Abu Hassan Al-Kurd Mahmoud Hammad Farouq Ouda Maher Ahmad Hussein Abed Ahmad Nassar Moataz Nassar Hassan Nassar Imad Al-Khatib On October 29 The hospitals are facing total breakdown. Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, told Al Jazeera that “The hospital is left with no resources. No medical supplies and no medical staff.” (...) “This is because many of our specialized doctors and surgeons have been detained. It is only me together with a single pediatrician—who cannot perform any surgery on the wounded—that are left inside the hospital. Above all, patients and the injured are strewn all over the hospital floor.” Testimonies Ahmed El Mokhallalati "A few days ago, I shared the testimony of my dear brother, Dr. Mohammed Obeid , the head of the Orthopedics Department at Al-Awda Hospital, while he was besieged with his family at Kamal Adwan Hospital. He continued providing care for patients in the north. Today, we lost contact with Dr. Mohammed after the medical staff was detained. Dr. Mohammed is a courageous hero. May God protect you and bring us reassurance about you" MSF UK See also Dr.Fadi Bora "My friend, the good doctor Abdullah Abu Al-Jidyan He spent a year treating the wounded in northern Gaza. He was arrested yesterday while carrying out his humanitarian work. We ask you to surround him with your mercy and release him in the near future. Protect him from all harm, return him safe and sound to his family, and grant him reward for every wound he has healed and every soul he has saved, O Generous One, O Answerer of Prayers." Testimony of Abu Mohammed (Palestinian citizen) The Israeli army executed doctor Ahmed Al-Namnam immediately after his release. He was one of three medical staff shown in the photo revealed a week ago. “For 10 days he was detained among soldiers in the area east of Jabalia camp – they may have used him as a human shield, and after 10 days he was released to head towards Gaza . He walked tens of meters away from the terrorist soldiers, who then opened fire on him and he was killed instantly. Geolocation Geolocation by Abu Location : Critical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia. The hospital was shelled, besieged, and ordered to evict. A. Analysis of the yard in which hospital residents gathered. Location was cross-located using photos from September: 31.538495, 34.500994 B. Analysis of the Merkava tank location : 31.538744, 34.501081
Journalists in Tyre stood in solidarity today with their slain and injured colleagues [Original post] Journalists in Tyre stood in solidarity today with their slain and injured colleagues, who were targeted by the Israelis in a residential home while they slept. Tyre, Lebanon [Tags: Homes, Vehicles, Bombs, Murder, Solidarity, Journalism, Freedom of expression, Night massacre] [Found by: @cbonneauimages] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon > Hasbaya > Tyre] [Archivist Notes] On October 25 , Israel Army deliberately targeted journalists in the residence housing them in south Lebanon, in Hasbaya, killing three & injuring others, by air strick on the chalet they were staying at while they were asleep. Three Journalists Killed: Ghassan Najjar, Mohamed Reda (Al Mayadeen TV), and Wissam Qassem (Al-Manar TV). The strike hit a guesthouse that housed over a dozen journalists from at least seven media outlets. Vehicles in the courtyard were clearly marked with "Press. No warnings was done. at least 18 journalits were in the house when the attack occurs, several were lighty injured. Statements by Media Outlets : Al-Manar TV and Al Mayadeen TV released statements honoring their journalists who were killed in the attack. Lebanese Information Minister's Statement: Lebanon's information minister condemned the attack, calling it intentional and describing it as a "war crime." Witness Accounts: Al-Jadeed TV Footage : Showed extensive destruction of the building, with vehicles overturned and significant structural damage. MTV Lebanon Journalist Youmna Fawwaz : Stated that journalists were awakened by the blast, with fighter jets overhead, and described the site as a known media compound, marked as such. Al-Jadeed Reporter : Reported that all official parties had been informed of the location as a media residence. Context and Background: On October 23 , Israel bombed Al-Mayadeen offices in Beirut, which had luckily been evacuated at the start of the war. According to AlMayadeen, the Media is "deliberately targeted repeatedly by Israel", In November 2023, israli army deliberately struck Al Mayadeen's crew in South Lebanon, killing two colleagues. On october 23, they struck an office used by Al Mayadeen. Casulaties : Al-Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najjar, The channel’s broadcast engineer Mohammed Reda, Al-Manar cameraman Wissam Qassem. List of statements in response to the attack: Lebanese Press Editors' Syndicate : Condemned the attack as part of Israel's long record of targeting journalists, calling for global organizations to take immediate action against this repeated aggression. Council of the Syndicate of Workers in Visual and Audio Media : Criticized the global silence over these attacks, urging international bodies and civil society to address these crimes against journalists. Media Secretariat of the Lebanese People's Congress : Called the attack a war crime, claiming it reflects a deep animosity against free media and their role in exposing brutalities. Al-Sharq TV and Al-Ghad News : Expressed solidarity with Al Mayadeen, condemning the attack as an assault on press freedom and the public's right to information. Hezbollah's Media Relations Office and MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi : Described the attack as part of Israel's "terrorist record," demanding UNESCO and other international bodies intervene to protect journalists. Lebanese Minister of Information Ziad Makary : Called the strike a "premeditated assassination" against journalists, vowing to file complaints with international bodies over this war crime. MP Dr. Qassem Hashem : Asserted that the attack reflects a fear of the truth and journalism’s role in exposing injustices. Lebanese Democratic Party : Called the attack a violation of international protections for journalists, accusing Israel of attempting to cover up the impact of its attacks. Progressive Socialist Party : Praised the bravery of journalists and condemned Israel's consistent breaches of international law against media personnel. Amal Movement : Urged the international community to halt Israel’s aggression, calling the attack a deliberate act of violence. Free Patriotic Movement : Condemned the strike as an attack on press freedom, calling for UN action against Israel’s repeated crimes. Syrian Social Nationalist Party : Asserted the strike was intended to prevent journalists from documenting Israeli actions, accusing Israel of defying humanitarian laws. Palestinian Resistance Factions : Islamic Jihad and others condemned the attack, calling it a direct attempt to silence resistance media. ** Women Press Freedom statement WPF condemns the targeted attack by Israeli forces on a compound housing 18 journalists, including @yumnafawaz (Yumna Fawaz) Investigative Journalist / Filmmaker), in the early morning hours. This compound was recognized as a safe zone for the press, yet three journalists were killed in this assault. We are outraged by Israel's intentional targeting of journalists, which constitutes a war crime and a blatant violation of press freedom. We call on Israel to cease its aggression against journalists and to fully cooperate with the @IntlCrimCourt regarding potential war crimes. Journalists play a crucial role in documenting human rights abuses during wartime and must be safeguarded from harm. Sources :
Moment after the israeli airstrike on the Journalists's house killing 3 lebanese journalists [Original post] Al-Mayadeen TV cameraman Ghassan Najjar, Al-Manar TV cameraman Wissam Mahmoud Qassem, and Al-Mayadeen TV broadcast engineer Mohammad Reda were martyred in an Israeli raid on the journalists' residence in Hasbaya, southern Lebanon. [Tags: Homes, Vehicles, Bombs, Journalism, Freedom of expression, Night massacre] [Found by: @IbrahimDSY] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon > Hasbaya] [Archivist Notes] On October 25 , Israel Army deliberately targeted journalists in the residence housing them in south Lebanon, in Hasbaya, killing three & injuring others, by air strick on the chalet they were staying at while they were asleep. Three Journalists Killed: Ghassan Najjar, Mohamed Reda (Al Mayadeen TV), and Wissam Qassem (Al-Manar TV). The strike hit a guesthouse that housed over a dozen journalists from at least seven media outlets. Vehicles in the courtyard were clearly marked with "Press. No warnings was done. at least 18 journalits were in the house when the attack occurs, several were lighty injured. Statements by Media Outlets : Al-Manar TV and Al Mayadeen TV released statements honoring their journalists who were killed in the attack. Lebanese Information Minister's Statement: Lebanon's information minister condemned the attack, calling it intentional and describing it as a "war crime." Witness Accounts: Al-Jadeed TV Footage : Showed extensive destruction of the building, with vehicles overturned and significant structural damage. MTV Lebanon Journalist Youmna Fawwaz : Stated that journalists were awakened by the blast, with fighter jets overhead, and described the site as a known media compound, marked as such. Al-Jadeed Reporter : Reported that all official parties had been informed of the location as a media residence. Context and Background: On October 23 , Israel bombed Al-Mayadeen offices in Beirut, which had luckily been evacuated at the start of the war. According to AlMayadeen, the Media is "deliberately targeted repeatedly by Israel", In November 2023, israli army deliberately struck Al Mayadeen's crew in South Lebanon, killing two colleagues. On october 23, they struck an office used by Al Mayadeen. Casulaties : Al-Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najjar, The channel’s broadcast engineer Mohammed Reda, Al-Manar cameraman Wissam Qassem. List of statements in response to the attack: Lebanese Press Editors' Syndicate : Condemned the attack as part of Israel's long record of targeting journalists, calling for global organizations to take immediate action against this repeated aggression. Council of the Syndicate of Workers in Visual and Audio Media : Criticized the global silence over these attacks, urging international bodies and civil society to address these crimes against journalists. Media Secretariat of the Lebanese People's Congress : Called the attack a war crime, claiming it reflects a deep animosity against free media and their role in exposing brutalities. Al-Sharq TV and Al-Ghad News : Expressed solidarity with Al Mayadeen, condemning the attack as an assault on press freedom and the public's right to information. Hezbollah's Media Relations Office and MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi : Described the attack as part of Israel's "terrorist record," demanding UNESCO and other international bodies intervene to protect journalists. Lebanese Minister of Information Ziad Makary : Called the strike a "premeditated assassination" against journalists, vowing to file complaints with international bodies over this war crime. MP Dr. Qassem Hashem : Asserted that the attack reflects a fear of the truth and journalism’s role in exposing injustices. Lebanese Democratic Party : Called the attack a violation of international protections for journalists, accusing Israel of attempting to cover up the impact of its attacks. Progressive Socialist Party : Praised the bravery of journalists and condemned Israel's consistent breaches of international law against media personnel. Amal Movement : Urged the international community to halt Israel’s aggression, calling the attack a deliberate act of violence. Free Patriotic Movement : Condemned the strike as an attack on press freedom, calling for UN action against Israel’s repeated crimes. Syrian Social Nationalist Party : Asserted the strike was intended to prevent journalists from documenting Israeli actions, accusing Israel of defying humanitarian laws. Palestinian Resistance Factions : Islamic Jihad and others condemned the attack, calling it a direct attempt to silence resistance media. ** Women Press Freedom statement WPF condemns the targeted attack by Israeli forces on a compound housing 18 journalists, including @yumnafawaz (Yumna Fawaz) Investigative Journalist / Filmmaker), in the early morning hours. This compound was recognized as a safe zone for the press, yet three journalists were killed in this assault. We are outraged by Israel's intentional targeting of journalists, which constitutes a war crime and a blatant violation of press freedom. We call on Israel to cease its aggression against journalists and to fully cooperate with the @IntlCrimCourt regarding potential war crimes. Journalists play a crucial role in documenting human rights abuses during wartime and must be safeguarded from harm. Sources :
On 10 October, an observation tower at UNIFIL's Naqoura headquarters was hit by Israeli tank fire [Original post] On 10 October, an observation tower at UNIFIL's Naqoura headquarters was hit by Israeli tank fire. Two Indonesian peacekeepers spent three days in intensive care, but are now in good condition and back on duty. "We are ready to carry out our mission and uphold Resolution 1701. [Tags: Conquest, Threat, Evacuation Order, Impunity, Peacekeepers] [Found by: UNIFIL] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon > Naqoura] [Archivist Notes] UNIFIL has been active in south Lebanon since 1978, primarily to monitor ceasefires and facilitate humanitarian access.Any deliberate attack on the UN personnel and property is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and of Resolution 1701. Israel has accused UNIFIL of failing to enforce Resolution 1701, which calls for a ceasefire and Hezbollah's disarmament. Israeli officials argue UNIFIL has not adequately restrained Hezbollah, while experts counter that both sides have violated the resolution's terms. Israeli leaders have expressed frustrations, calling UNIFIL a “human shield” for Hezbollah. Prime Minister Netanyahu has called for UNIFIL's withdrawal, stating it enables Hezbollah’s operations. Israeli rhetoric increasingly portrays UNIFIL as colluding with Hezbollah, feeding into a “dangerous and inaccurate” anti-UN narrative. This perception may impact future peacekeeping stability in the region. While heavy Israeli airstrikes have devastated southern Lebanon, flattening towns, killing over 2,574 people, and injuring more than 12,000 as of October. A leaked report shows Israel’s use of incendiary white phosphorus near UNIFIL bases, injuring 15 peacekeepers. Other reported incidents include direct fire on UNIFIL positions, demolitions of observation towers, and forcible entry into UNIFIL compounds. Rights groups warn that Israel's actions could amount to war crimes. UNIFIL has been active in south Lebanon since 1978, primarily to monitor ceasefires and facilitate humanitarian access. Source Chronology Chronology of important events from October 1 to October 20, 2024, regarding the incidents involving Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) October 1, 2024 Israel begins an invasion of Southern Lebanon, accompanied by airstrikes targeting locations throughout Lebanon. UNIFIL Non-Intervention: UNIFIL forces do not intervene and remain in their positions. October 4, 2024 IDF Orders Irish UNIFIL Withdrawal: IDF requests Irish UNIFIL personnel to vacate a position; both UNIFIL representatives and the Irish government decline. October 9, 2024 Disabling of UN Surveillance Systems: IDF soldiers reportedly disable video surveillance, lighting systems, and a radio repeater at UNIFIL bases UNP 1-31 and UNP 1-32A in South Lebanon through small arms fire. October 10, 2024 IDF Fires on UNIFIL Positions: Israeli troops open fire on three UNIFIL positions, including the main base in Naqoura. Two Indonesian peacekeepers are injured when an Israeli tank fires on an observation tower. IDF demands the immediate withdrawal of all UNIFIL personnel within 5 km of the Israel-Lebanon border; contributing countries decline the request. October 11, 2024 IDF attacks the Naqoura base again, injuring two Sri Lankan peacekeepers and damaging the perimeter wall. UNIFIL bases suffer heavy damage during clashes between IDF and Hezbollah. International Condemnation: France, Italy, and Spain release a joint statement condemning the attacks; the U.S. government calls on Israel to cease attacks on UNIFIL bases. UN Response: The United Nations terms the incident a "serious development." October 12, 2024 Another Indonesian peacekeeper is injured by Israeli fire. Condemnation by 44 Nations: Poland, joined by 43 other countries, condemns Israel’s attacks on UNIFIL, calling for a halt to attacks and protections for UN personnel. Countries include the UK, Germany, France, Italy, India, and others. October 13, 2024 Two IDF Merkava tanks reportedly breach a UNIFIL position, destroying the gate and staying for 45 minutes despite objections. Within an hour after the tanks depart, white phosphorus munitions are fired within 100 meters of the base, injuring 15 peacekeepers. Further International Condemnation: 40 countries issue a joint statement condemning the IDF's actions against UNIFIL personnel and positions. October 18 Peacekeepers in Meiss ej Jebel ran out of water after weeks without resupply. Access to positions near the Blue Line has been tough. While most positions have enough food and water for over 10 days, this one hadn’t received supplies since 29 Sept due to blocked roads. After delays from clearing the roads due to active fighting and warnings from the IDF of military activities, the position was finally resupplied on October 18 with food, water and essentials, allowing peacekeepers to continue their work. October 20, 2024 Attack on UNIFIL Base in Marwahin: IDF attacks a UNIFIL base in Marwahin, demolishing an observation tower and perimeter fence with a bulldozer. October 22, 2024 On 22 October, peacekeepers on duty at a permanent observation post near Dhayra were observing IDF soldiers conducting house clearing operations nearby. Upon realizing they were being observed, the IDF soldiers fired at the post. The duty guards withdrew to avoid being shot. Unifil statement :* "The IDF has repeatedly demanded that UNIFIL vacate its positions along the Blue Line and has deliberately damaged camera, lighting, and communications equipment at some of these positions. Despite the pressure being exerted on the mission and our troop-contributing countries, peacekeepers remain in position and on task. We will continue to undertake our mandated tasks to monitor and report. We remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property. Any deliberate attack on them is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and of Resolution 1701."* November 7, 2024 A UNIFIL convoy bringing newly-arrived peacekeepers to south Lebanon was passing Saida when a drone strike occurred nearby. Five peacekeepers were lightly injured and treated by the Lebanese Red Cross on the spot. They will continue to their posts. The Lebanese Army also confirmed three of its soldiers at the nearby checkpoint were injured. source
The Israeli army raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, abducting hospital staff and patients. Their whereabouts are unknown. [Original post] Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat: The Israeli army raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, abducting hospital staff and patients. Their whereabouts are unknown. [Tags: Blindfold, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Siege, Handcuffed] [Found by: Gaza Notifications, Hossam Shabat] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital] [Archivist Notes] Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, on October 25, northern Gaza. Troops detained 44 male medical staff and some patients, damaged several buildings, and allegedly disabled generators and oxygen stations, resulting in the deaths of two children in the ICU. previously, Medics refused evacuation orders, citing over 600 people inside. Kamal Adwan Hospital was one of the remaining hospitals providing basic healthcare services to patients and the injured in northern Gaza, but it has now been left without any medical staff after they were abducted by Israeli forces. Sources : October 25, 2024 Israeli forces besieged the hospital during two weeks, raiding it on Friday October 25 when it ordered all patients and medical staff to gather in the hospital’s courtyard. Dozens of health workers from among the 600 Palestinians trapped inside the hospital, were detained. “Following the detention of 44 male staff members, only female staff, the hospital director, and one male doctor are left to care for nearly 200 patients in desperate need of medical attention,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom, said on X on Saturday. The hospital director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, was amongst the medical staff rounded up by Israeli forces but he was released in the following day. However his son was murdered by Israeli forces. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said “we have lost touch with the personnel” at the hospital and called the raid “deeply disturbing”. He wrote in a post on social media platform X, that the hospital “has been overflowing with close to 200 patients – a constant stream of horrific trauma cases. It is also full of hundreds of people seeking shelter”. Below are images depicting the aftermath of the raid, showing men stripped to their boxers and blindfolded, surrounded by Israeli tanks and soldiers Dr. Hossam Abu Safiyyah, Head of the Hospital (in the middle) is complying to the evicition order A quote from Israeli Channel 14’s army and defense correspondent confirms the arrests: “Fighters of the Saber Battalion of the Givati Brigade operated in the terrorist house Kamal Adwan in the north of the Gaza Strip, and pulled out from there terrorists … and other Hamas officials. During the battles, the fighters killed dozens of terrorists.” Statement of The Palestinian Ministry of Health "Israeli forces forced displaced male individuals to remove their clothing and arrested some. They gathered and detained medical personnel in one room and called a number of these staff, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, to where the Israeli forces were located in the hospital courtyard. All of these individuals are currently unaccounted for after losing contact with them.The Ministry of Health demands that international organizations urgently intervene to protect the medical personnel and patients present there without water, food, or medical services." October 26, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital, releasing 14 detained medical personnel, including the hospital’s director. Dr Abu Safiya described in a video message, the “extremely catastrophic” situation at the hospital. “After the army’s withdrawal, about 31 people from our medical staff were either taken or arrested, which has now left us with very few numbers,” he said. The Palestinian health ministry reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, though no official confirmation followed. The ICRC stated the situation in northern Gaza is "extremely dire" and urged for safe evacuation passage and access to essential supplies for civilians. Dreadfully predictable news, the brave Paediatrician at Kamal Adwan who has been calling out for his ICU patients for weeks has been arrested by the Israelis. He works for respected international NGO nobody could suspect him of doing anything other than practice medicine On otober 27 : Only one doctor remains at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after the facility’s medical staff were either detained or forced out by the Israeli army, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Gaza health administration announced that 30 healthcare workers are still being held by the Israeli army. Names of the Detained Staff from the Kamal Adwan Medical Team under Israeli Occupation Dr. Mohammad Obeid Dr. Hassan Al-Muqayid Dr. Mohammad Zahir Dr. Musab Rweished Mahmoud Labad Mahmoud Abu Amsha Ahmad Radwan Mohammad Assaf Abdullah Al-Qatati Hatem Al-Jamal Mohammad Al-Khatib Jaafar Abu Al-Ma’za Hatem Al-Ajrami Wissam Abu Nada Abdullah Awkal Samir Al-Ajrami Abdullah Abu Rafi’ Ahmad Shahin Nidal Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Al-Muqayid Mahmoud Saleha Abu Hassan Al-Kurd Mahmoud Hammad Farouq Ouda Maher Ahmad Hussein Abed Ahmad Nassar Moataz Nassar Hassan Nassar Imad Al-Khatib On October 29 The hospitals are facing total breakdown. Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, told Al Jazeera that “The hospital is left with no resources. No medical supplies and no medical staff.” (...) “This is because many of our specialized doctors and surgeons have been detained. It is only me together with a single pediatrician—who cannot perform any surgery on the wounded—that are left inside the hospital. Above all, patients and the injured are strewn all over the hospital floor.” Testimonies Ahmed El Mokhallalati "A few days ago, I shared the testimony of my dear brother, Dr. Mohammed Obeid , the head of the Orthopedics Department at Al-Awda Hospital, while he was besieged with his family at Kamal Adwan Hospital. He continued providing care for patients in the north. Today, we lost contact with Dr. Mohammed after the medical staff was detained. Dr. Mohammed is a courageous hero. May God protect you and bring us reassurance about you" MSF UK See also Dr.Fadi Bora "My friend, the good doctor Abdullah Abu Al-Jidyan He spent a year treating the wounded in northern Gaza. He was arrested yesterday while carrying out his humanitarian work. We ask you to surround him with your mercy and release him in the near future. Protect him from all harm, return him safe and sound to his family, and grant him reward for every wound he has healed and every soul he has saved, O Generous One, O Answerer of Prayers." Testimony of Abu Mohammed (Palestinian citizen) The Israeli army executed doctor Ahmed Al-Namnam immediately after his release. He was one of three medical staff shown in the photo revealed a week ago. “For 10 days he was detained among soldiers in the area east of Jabalia camp – they may have used him as a human shield, and after 10 days he was released to head towards Gaza . He walked tens of meters away from the terrorist soldiers, who then opened fire on him and he was killed instantly. Geolocation Geolocation by Abu Location : Critical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia. The hospital was shelled, besieged, and ordered to evict. A. Analysis of the yard in which hospital residents gathered. Location was cross-located using photos from September: 31.538495, 34.500994 B. Analysis of the Merkava tank location : 31.538744, 34.501081
The Israeli attack targeted a residence housing journalists in a clear attempt to silence the voices of truth [Original post] We mourn our colleagues: Al-Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najjar, the channel’s broadcast engineer Mohammed Reda, and Al-Manar cameraman Wissam Qassem, whose lives were tragically taken by a deliberate Israeli airstrike. The attack targeted a residence housing journalists and media crews, injuring others in a clear attempt to silence the voices of truth. But our voices will not be silenced! [Tags: Homes, Vehicles, Bombs, Murder, Mourning, Journalism, Freedom of expression, Night massacre] [Found by: @alihashem_tv] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon > Hasbaya] [Archivist Notes] On October 25 , Israel Army deliberately targeted journalists in the residence housing them in south Lebanon, in Hasbaya, killing three & injuring others, by air strick on the chalet they were staying at while they were asleep. Three Journalists Killed: Ghassan Najjar, Mohamed Reda (Al Mayadeen TV), and Wissam Qassem (Al-Manar TV). The strike hit a guesthouse that housed over a dozen journalists from at least seven media outlets. Vehicles in the courtyard were clearly marked with "Press. No warnings was done. at least 18 journalits were in the house when the attack occurs, several were lighty injured. Statements by Media Outlets : Al-Manar TV and Al Mayadeen TV released statements honoring their journalists who were killed in the attack. Lebanese Information Minister's Statement: Lebanon's information minister condemned the attack, calling it intentional and describing it as a "war crime." Witness Accounts: Al-Jadeed TV Footage : Showed extensive destruction of the building, with vehicles overturned and significant structural damage. MTV Lebanon Journalist Youmna Fawwaz : Stated that journalists were awakened by the blast, with fighter jets overhead, and described the site as a known media compound, marked as such. Al-Jadeed Reporter : Reported that all official parties had been informed of the location as a media residence. Context and Background: On October 23 , Israel bombed Al-Mayadeen offices in Beirut, which had luckily been evacuated at the start of the war. According to AlMayadeen, the Media is "deliberately targeted repeatedly by Israel", In November 2023, israli army deliberately struck Al Mayadeen's crew in South Lebanon, killing two colleagues. On october 23, they struck an office used by Al Mayadeen. Casulaties : Al-Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najjar, The channel’s broadcast engineer Mohammed Reda, Al-Manar cameraman Wissam Qassem. List of statements in response to the attack: Lebanese Press Editors' Syndicate : Condemned the attack as part of Israel's long record of targeting journalists, calling for global organizations to take immediate action against this repeated aggression. Council of the Syndicate of Workers in Visual and Audio Media : Criticized the global silence over these attacks, urging international bodies and civil society to address these crimes against journalists. Media Secretariat of the Lebanese People's Congress : Called the attack a war crime, claiming it reflects a deep animosity against free media and their role in exposing brutalities. Al-Sharq TV and Al-Ghad News : Expressed solidarity with Al Mayadeen, condemning the attack as an assault on press freedom and the public's right to information. Hezbollah's Media Relations Office and MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi : Described the attack as part of Israel's "terrorist record," demanding UNESCO and other international bodies intervene to protect journalists. Lebanese Minister of Information Ziad Makary : Called the strike a "premeditated assassination" against journalists, vowing to file complaints with international bodies over this war crime. MP Dr. Qassem Hashem : Asserted that the attack reflects a fear of the truth and journalism’s role in exposing injustices. Lebanese Democratic Party : Called the attack a violation of international protections for journalists, accusing Israel of attempting to cover up the impact of its attacks. Progressive Socialist Party : Praised the bravery of journalists and condemned Israel's consistent breaches of international law against media personnel. Amal Movement : Urged the international community to halt Israel’s aggression, calling the attack a deliberate act of violence. Free Patriotic Movement : Condemned the strike as an attack on press freedom, calling for UN action against Israel’s repeated crimes. Syrian Social Nationalist Party : Asserted the strike was intended to prevent journalists from documenting Israeli actions, accusing Israel of defying humanitarian laws. Palestinian Resistance Factions : Islamic Jihad and others condemned the attack, calling it a direct attempt to silence resistance media. ** Women Press Freedom statement WPF condemns the targeted attack by Israeli forces on a compound housing 18 journalists, including @yumnafawaz (Yumna Fawaz) Investigative Journalist / Filmmaker), in the early morning hours. This compound was recognized as a safe zone for the press, yet three journalists were killed in this assault. We are outraged by Israel's intentional targeting of journalists, which constitutes a war crime and a blatant violation of press freedom. We call on Israel to cease its aggression against journalists and to fully cooperate with the @IntlCrimCourt regarding potential war crimes. Journalists play a crucial role in documenting human rights abuses during wartime and must be safeguarded from harm. Sources :
"We are stunned by the world's silence and idleness" [Original post] Israeli occupation forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, repeating the same war crimes they committed in the Shifa Hospital. [Tags: Raid, Healthcare System, Appeals, Siege] [Found by: Hossam Shabat] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza > Kamal Adwan Hospital]
About 30,000 children in north Gaza are being blocked from getting the second round of polio vaccination [Original post] About 30,000 children in north Gaza are being blocked from getting the second round of polio vaccination. Humanitarian pauses are crucial for their overall well-being and to contain the spread of polio. UNICEF continues to call for a ceasefire. #WorldPolioDay [Tags: Water, Humanitarian Aid, Blocking Aid, Sanitation, Living conditions, Epidemic, Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare System, Siege] [Found by: UNICEF] [Location: Gaza] [Archivist Notes] A second round of the campaign will follow, ideally within four weeks, to provide a second dose of nOPV2 to children in Gaza to stop the outbreak and prevent its international spread. To repeat this ambitious intervention, reach enough children, and successfully stop further transmission of the poliovirus, WHO, UNICEF and UNRWA are calling on all parties to the conflict to commit to another round of humanitarian pauses, with unimpeded access to children in areas that need special coordination. Ultimately, they ask to a long-lasting ceasefire as all families in the Gaza Strip need peace so they can begin to heal and rebuild their lives. They humanitarian association and NGO obtained the right to provide the second round of Polio vaccination from Israel. The last step, concerning the North seems however compromized by the ground invasion, the complete siege and the blockade of all humnitarian aid in the North of Gaza city. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Ministry of Health statement on October 13 On october 13 , while Israeli forces are surrounded the North of Gaza, the Ministry of Health announces the launch of the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip According to the Palestinian Health Minister Dr. Majed Abu Ramadan, the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip will be launched the October 14 for children under ten years old. The vaccination campaign will consist of three stages, the first in the central region of Deir al-Balah and will last three days, from October 14 to 17, and may be extended for an additional day. The second phase will take place in Khan Yunis and Rafah governorates, from October 19 to 22 The third phase will take place in Gaza and North governorates, from October 22 to 25 The second dose of the N-OPV oral polio vaccine will be administered, in addition to vitamin A, which strengthens children's immunity, helps them resist infection and helps improve vision and healthy growth. The campaign aims to vaccinate 591,700 children under the age of ten, and fixed and mobile teams will be deployed to carry out the campaign. The success of this campaign depends on a humanitarian truce to ensure the ability of all polio workers to work in a safe environment and allow families to vaccinate their children. First step (october 14 to 17) On october 14, a strike hit a hospital courtyard, burning the tents where people were sleeping. Just before this, an UNRWA school sheltering families was hit in Nuseirat. That same school was going to be used as a #polio vaccination site today. On October 18, according to , the first phase of the #polio vaccination campaign in central Gaza ha successfully concluded. With 181 429 children under 10 years vaccinated, and 148 064 children between 2-10 years received vitamin A supplements. 8 health facilities in the area will continue to provide polio vaccines for families who hadn't managed to bring their children so far. On october 20n UNRWA says over 181,000 children have been vaccinated in the central Gaza area during the 2nd round of the polio vaccination campaign. This comes amid thousands of people are stranded in northern Gaza with water and food running low. It stressed that UNRWA facilities continue to be impacted by Israeli military operations in Gaza enclave. According to Joe English, "Despite a - to put it mildly - highly complex situation in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF, UNRWA, WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health completed the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in 14 municipalities of Gaza’s Middle Area". Second Step (October 19 to 22) in occupied Palestinian territory @WHOoPt On the second day of the polio vaccination campaign in southern #Gaza: - 90,716 children were vaccinated 70,722 received vitamin A This brings the total number of children vaccinated since the start of the campaign on 14 Oct to 𝟒𝟐𝟎,𝟏𝟎𝟎, while 𝟑𝟑𝟗,𝟖𝟖𝟓 children have received vitamin A so far. Third step (Gaza City and Northern gaza) The siege of northern Gaza, the intense bombings, the Israeli ground invasion, the completely blocked humanitarian aid have stopped the campaign in the northern part of North Gaza. All international organizations involved in the vaccination campaign have called for an immediate ceasefire. They recalled that without a vaccination rate of 90% of children, the polio virus could mutate and the epidemic spread to the entire population. They highlight the extreme humanitarian crisis affecting the population of the North, without food or water and facing a health system destroyed by Israeli aggression towards hospitals, aid services and civil defense. According to Hind Khoudary, on November 2, Gaza’s north, thousands of children will not get the polio vaccine because they are unreachable. Israeli forces are not letting UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health reach those besieged areas. Incidents: Hind Khoudary, reports on November 2 that the Polio vaccination centre was targeted with sound bombs in Gaza City, Sheikh Radwan Clinic. The bombing injured three children and caused great panic. from an Israeli quadcopter. There are a lot of fragments that fall after these attack injured at least three children. The polio campaign restarted despite challenges faced by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the Palestinian Ministry of Health. They were denied access, previously unable to cross from the southern Gaza Strip to Gaza City. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director of WHO statement "We have received an extremely concerning report that the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre in northern #Gaza was struck today while parents were bringing their children to the life-saving #polio vaccination in an area where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed. Six people, including four children, were injured. A WHO team was at the site just before. This attack, during humanitarian pause, jeopardises the sanctity of health protection for children and may deter parents from bringing their children for vaccination.These vital humanitarian-area-specific pauses must be absolutely respected. Ceasefire!" On November 2, while large numbers of children rushed to Muscat Clinic in the Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City to receive polio vaccination, Israeli forces carried out an airstrike killing 1 people and wounding 7 others CHILDREN near the clinic, according to Motasem A Dalloul On November 3, The United Nations reports that a polio vaccination center and the vehicle of a UNICEF official involved in this weekend’s vaccination campaign came under fire despite a declared “humanitarian pause” in Israeli strikes.source : External sources : Source 1 Source 2
Children of Balata Camp can't attend school normally due to the presence of the Israeli army [Original post] In Balata camp, Nablus (West Bank), children of Palestine can't attend school normally due to the presence of the Israeli army, making everyday life unpredictable and dangerous. [Tags: Living conditions, Human Dignity, Educide, Killed Childhood, Apartheid] [Found by: Eye on Palestine] [Location: West Bank > Nablus > Balata]
CNN investigation: The Israeli military has used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza [Original post] CNN investigation: The Israeli military has used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza, soldier and former detainees say. The Israeli military has forced Palestinians to enter potentially booby-trapped houses and tunnels in Gaza to avoid putting its troops in harm's way, according to an Israel Forces soldier and five former detainees who said they were victims of the practice. [Tags: Prisoner Abuse, Threat, Palestine Voices, Human Shield, Arrest, Unlawful detention, Dehumanization, Human Dignity] [Found by: Eye on Palestine, CNN] [Location: Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Human Shields The use of civilians to protect combatants or military objectives from attack. This practice is explicitly prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) as per the Fourth Geneva Convention. Use of Human Shields in Israeli Military Practices Depending on whether the IDF is in Gaza or the West Bank, the methods used differ A. The “Mosquito Protocol” (2024) A term reportedly used by the IDF to describe the practice of sending Palestinian detainees into potentially dangerous situations to safeguard soldiers during military operations. Palestinian civilians are arrested, detained and allegedly used as “human shields” by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to search tunnels and inspect potentially booby-trapped locations during the Israeli ground invasion in Gaza. Civilians referred to as "shawishim," are sent into high-risk areas before IDF soldiers. These Operations are conducted in various parts of the Gaza Strip, including Rafah. IDF soldiers arrest Palestinian civilians, some as young as 16 and others elderly, are dressed in IDF uniforms, bound, and equipped with cameras to explore dangerous areas. Recent investigations and developments (2024) ~ July and February 2024: Reports emerged of Palestinians being coerced into entering booby-trapped buildings or tunnels in Gaza. ~ August 13, 2024 (Haaretz): Allegations from soldiers, commanders, and Palestinian detainees revealed that civilians, including minors, were used to inspect hazardous tunnels and buildings. Israeli leftist newspaper "Haaretz" Investigation IDF Allegedly Uses Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields in Gaza Operations by the Reporters: Yaniv Kubovich, Michael Hauser Tov on August 13, 2024. ~ October 21, 2024 (The Guardian): Whistleblower testimonies and reports highlighted systematic practices in Gaza, including tying civilians, forcing them to wear IDF uniforms, and using them for reconnaissance or shield tasks. ~ October 24, 2024 (CNN): The "Mosquito Protocol" involved forcing Palestinian detainees to enter danger zones. Reports included physical abuse and coercion, with some detainees subjected to beatings or threats. Key Practices and Allegations: ~ IDF soldiers abduct Palestinians included minors, elderly individuals, and detainees? in order to force them to: ~ Enter buildings and tunnels to check for explosives or in Gaza Strip, including Rafah, Khan Younis, Shuja’iya, and Jabaliya. ~ Perform reconnaissance and operate cameras. ~ Serve as shields during gunfire or door-knocking procedures. Soldiers and officers allegedly received orders to implement these tactics, with some expressing moral opposition. Civilians were often handcuffed, blindfolded, or dressed in IDF uniforms. IDF units use coercion involved physical abuse, threats, and psychological pressure. Some soldiers expressed moral opposition, describing the practice as mimicking tactics of organizations like Hamas. The Military Justifications is the safety of Soldiers (Commanders prioritized minimizing risks to Israeli troops, even at the expense of Palestinian civilians) and the Operational Efficiency (Familiarity with local areas made Palestinian civilians useful for identifying threats or navigating buildings). Evidence Supporting Allegations Palestinian detainees and IDF soldiers provided consistent accounts of coercion and abuse. Photographs and Video Footage showed bound civilians being guarded by IDF soldiers. Reports of civilians dressed in military gear with attached cameras for reconnaissance. Human Rights Documentation: Organizations like Breaking the Silence, Middle East Human Right Monitor, .. highlighted the systematic nature of these practices. The investigation includes first-hand soldier testimonies, video footage aired on Al Jazeera, and reports of systematic practices. Despite the IDF’s official denial, which states that such actions are against military regulations, these findings raise significant concerns about violations of humanitarian and legal standards. Soldier Concerns: Testimonies from DIF soldiers and commanders indicate ethical or legal discomfort with the practice, which some soldiers equate to endangering civilians for military advantage. They confronted their commanders about International laws but the answer was the following : "It is better that they explode and not the IDF soldiers" because their live is less important than IDF lives. In one reported case, a 16 y/O Palestinian was kept for several days, given combat rations, and used as humand shield by soldiers to explore a house. He was later released near a checkpoint confirming for the IDF whitnesses htat he was not involved in terrorism but just a civilian. Leadership Knowledge and Military Responses: Allegations that senior officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi and Southern Command Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, were aware of the practice. US Reaction: U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed outrage, stating that the IDF’s actions in the footage “do not reflect IDF values” and are under investigation. B. Neighbor Procedure/Early Warning Procedure: A specific tactic used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), primarily in the West Bank , where civilians (often neighbors) are asked to communicate with suspects or perform tasks such as clearing buildings. Israeli Military Justifications ~ The military argues that the practice reduces casualties on both sides by avoiding direct confrontations. ~ The IDF pretend civilians are not coerced and face little to no danger, as evidenced by the provision of protective measures like bulletproof vests. ~ Local civilians are believed to be better suited to communicate with suspects and navigate complex environments. ~ The presence of civilians supposedly reduces hostility from suspects, facilitating safer surrenders. Criticism and Legal Challenges The practice breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits forcing protected persons to assist an occupying force. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit denies approving civilian use in dangerous military operations and claims the reported incidents are under review. The continuation of the practice after HCJ rulings indicates weak enforcement of judicial decisions within the military.Israel faces backlash for the practice, which undermines its international standing and raises questions about its adherence to IHL.Despite legal bans, reports of continued use highlight a lack of accountability within the IDF. Few soldiers are prosecuted, and penalties remain minimal. Disproportionate Risks & ethical concern: The procedure shifts the burden of danger from soldiers to civilians, violating the principle of proportionality under IHL.The procedure exposes civilians to potential harm, even when “voluntary,” and undermines the principle of distinction in IHL.Both victims and soldiers involved in these operations experience long-term trauma. The use of human shields continues to be condemned by international organizations like Btselem and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Documented Cases and Patterns Testimonies reveal that even minors and women were coerced or threatened into participating.Despite the 2005 HCJ ruling, instances of human shield usage have been reported in subsequent military operations. Case of Bilal (Testimony): A child was sent into a house to check for a suspect, showcasing the direct harm and coercion involved. Consequences Chronology of events Since October 2023 Gaza Israeli soldier Yosef Scewekeh from the steel cat combat engineering corps showing how they use Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza A video shows Israeli soldiers using a blindfolded Palestinian detainee as a human shield in the West Bank. He is seated on the ground w/ vehicles behind him using him as a shield as an Israeli soldier aim his rifle towards Palestinians May 2024: On May 24, Lt. Amit Nechmya, the Latak platoon commander is seen ordering an elderly man with a partially covered face to move to an unknown location in Rafah. The video was recorded by Sgt Camisa. On October 2024 “Really a nice ending”,This is what Mujinda wrote, commenting on the kidnapping of Palestinians in the West Bank. Before October 2023 Israeli soldiers forced Nidal, 9, Karam, 11, Ahmad, 2 & Mohammad, 2 to stand in front of Israeli military vehicles while Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters, stun grenades & live ammunition at Palestinians confronting the soldiers in Ramallah dci-palestine.org/israeli_forces… Israeli forces have used at least five Palestinian children as human shields in the first part of 2023, according to documentation collected by DCIP. March 2023: Anas al-Khalili from Nablus. “I was used as a human shield by Israeli forces. They handcuffed me & started shooting from behind me. While I was handcuffed, they pushed me down the stairs, they stayed behind me & were shooting at the men… 9 March 2018 Israel soldiers detained ‘Abd a-Rahim Gheith in Jericho & ordered him out the car, handcuffed him & made him sit on the road for 2hrs. Gheith was then used as a human shied, & was hit by stones thrown at the soldiers. Video evidence: 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. July-Aug 2014: “Israeli soldiers handcuffed & blindfolded us...they made us stand by the windows as protective shields for them. There was gunfire all around us. They made us stand by the window for 9 hours. We were their shields.” - Ramadan Qudeih July-August 2014: “They refused to let us out….I asked for am ambulance for my sister, who fainted, they refused. They held us to protect themselves. -Nazeeha al-Najjar (7:30) July-August 2014: "I was taken prisoner, handcuffed & walked almost at gun point…he made me walk forward and he was protected by me…if any shots had been fired, they’d have hit me. He [the israeli soldier] was right behind me. "The Committee on the Rights of the Child express deep concern about the continuous use of Palestinian children as human shields and informants. 14 such cases have been reported from January 2010 to 31 March 2013 only." The Goldstone Report documented many cases in which the Israeli military used Palestinians as human shields in the 2008-9 war on Gaza, including Majdi Abd Rabbo, Abbas Ahmad Ibrahim Halawa, Mahmoud Abd Rabbo al-Ajrami and others. See p. 218-230 documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… February 2009: “the officers said I wouldn’t see my family unless i did it…he pushed me w/his weapon, held me by my neck & said go." -Magdy Rabbo. [He had to go back & forth between Israeli soldiers & hamas fighers]. The IDF used Magdy as a human shied. February 2009: “The Israelis would send us ahead...they made me dig holes in the wall & in the houses first to check in case they were booby trapped. We were put in front so in case there was gunfire, we would be [hit].” -Rabbi Abde Rabi, Gaza resident. 2008-2009 (Operation Cast Lead) & 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. The HCJ fully outlaws the use of civilians in military operations, ruling it as a violation of IHL. Despite this, incidents of the practice persist. November 2002: The HCJ temporarily bans the use of civilians as human shields but allows the procedure under specific conditions, such as explicit consent and minimal danger. , 2002: During the Second Intifada, the "Neighbor Procedure" results in the death of a Palestinian civilian, leading to petitions by human rights organizations to Israel’s High Court of Justice (HCJ). IDF forced Palestinians to walk through buildings suspected to be booby-trapped. it ordered them to enter certain areas before the combat forces...the army used residents as a “human shield” to serve as a shield against attack on those forces (p.230) documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… the Israeli army took over Hussein Aladi’s home, established an Israeli military base on the roof. For 3 months, they fired every day from there. The army insisted family always remain in the house, to protect the Israeli soldiers in it. Start of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The use of Palestinian civilians as human shields during military operations becomes an observed practice. Sources : ICRC 2023 Jcobin jpost Breaking the silence [B'tselem](https://www.btselem.org/human_shields Cases documented by Btselem : 2024 : 24/10 “Mosquito Protocol” : The Guardian Haaretz, on Augustus 13, 2024 :
Despite grave dangers, 10,000+ peacekeepers from about 50 countries are serving for peace in Lebanon. [Original post] Despite grave dangers, 10,000+ peacekeepers from about 50 countries are #ServingForPeace with the @UNPeacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Amid ongoing hostilities, including attacks that injured peacekeepers, @UNIFIL_ remains in its positions, working to protect communities. [Tags: Conquest, Threat, Evacuation Order, Impunity, Peacekeepers] [Found by: UN] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon] [Archivist Notes] UNIFIL has been active in south Lebanon since 1978, primarily to monitor ceasefires and facilitate humanitarian access.Any deliberate attack on the UN personnel and property is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and of Resolution 1701. Israel has accused UNIFIL of failing to enforce Resolution 1701, which calls for a ceasefire and Hezbollah's disarmament. Israeli officials argue UNIFIL has not adequately restrained Hezbollah, while experts counter that both sides have violated the resolution's terms. Israeli leaders have expressed frustrations, calling UNIFIL a “human shield” for Hezbollah. Prime Minister Netanyahu has called for UNIFIL's withdrawal, stating it enables Hezbollah’s operations. Israeli rhetoric increasingly portrays UNIFIL as colluding with Hezbollah, feeding into a “dangerous and inaccurate” anti-UN narrative. This perception may impact future peacekeeping stability in the region. While heavy Israeli airstrikes have devastated southern Lebanon, flattening towns, killing over 2,574 people, and injuring more than 12,000 as of October. A leaked report shows Israel’s use of incendiary white phosphorus near UNIFIL bases, injuring 15 peacekeepers. Other reported incidents include direct fire on UNIFIL positions, demolitions of observation towers, and forcible entry into UNIFIL compounds. Rights groups warn that Israel's actions could amount to war crimes. UNIFIL has been active in south Lebanon since 1978, primarily to monitor ceasefires and facilitate humanitarian access. Source Chronology Chronology of important events from October 1 to October 20, 2024, regarding the incidents involving Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) October 1, 2024 Israel begins an invasion of Southern Lebanon, accompanied by airstrikes targeting locations throughout Lebanon. UNIFIL Non-Intervention: UNIFIL forces do not intervene and remain in their positions. October 4, 2024 IDF Orders Irish UNIFIL Withdrawal: IDF requests Irish UNIFIL personnel to vacate a position; both UNIFIL representatives and the Irish government decline. October 9, 2024 Disabling of UN Surveillance Systems: IDF soldiers reportedly disable video surveillance, lighting systems, and a radio repeater at UNIFIL bases UNP 1-31 and UNP 1-32A in South Lebanon through small arms fire. October 10, 2024 IDF Fires on UNIFIL Positions: Israeli troops open fire on three UNIFIL positions, including the main base in Naqoura. Two Indonesian peacekeepers are injured when an Israeli tank fires on an observation tower. IDF demands the immediate withdrawal of all UNIFIL personnel within 5 km of the Israel-Lebanon border; contributing countries decline the request. October 11, 2024 IDF attacks the Naqoura base again, injuring two Sri Lankan peacekeepers and damaging the perimeter wall. UNIFIL bases suffer heavy damage during clashes between IDF and Hezbollah. International Condemnation: France, Italy, and Spain release a joint statement condemning the attacks; the U.S. government calls on Israel to cease attacks on UNIFIL bases. UN Response: The United Nations terms the incident a "serious development." October 12, 2024 Another Indonesian peacekeeper is injured by Israeli fire. Condemnation by 44 Nations: Poland, joined by 43 other countries, condemns Israel’s attacks on UNIFIL, calling for a halt to attacks and protections for UN personnel. Countries include the UK, Germany, France, Italy, India, and others. October 13, 2024 Two IDF Merkava tanks reportedly breach a UNIFIL position, destroying the gate and staying for 45 minutes despite objections. Within an hour after the tanks depart, white phosphorus munitions are fired within 100 meters of the base, injuring 15 peacekeepers. Further International Condemnation: 40 countries issue a joint statement condemning the IDF's actions against UNIFIL personnel and positions. October 18 Peacekeepers in Meiss ej Jebel ran out of water after weeks without resupply. Access to positions near the Blue Line has been tough. While most positions have enough food and water for over 10 days, this one hadn’t received supplies since 29 Sept due to blocked roads. After delays from clearing the roads due to active fighting and warnings from the IDF of military activities, the position was finally resupplied on October 18 with food, water and essentials, allowing peacekeepers to continue their work. October 20, 2024 Attack on UNIFIL Base in Marwahin: IDF attacks a UNIFIL base in Marwahin, demolishing an observation tower and perimeter fence with a bulldozer. October 22, 2024 On 22 October, peacekeepers on duty at a permanent observation post near Dhayra were observing IDF soldiers conducting house clearing operations nearby. Upon realizing they were being observed, the IDF soldiers fired at the post. The duty guards withdrew to avoid being shot. Unifil statement :* "The IDF has repeatedly demanded that UNIFIL vacate its positions along the Blue Line and has deliberately damaged camera, lighting, and communications equipment at some of these positions. Despite the pressure being exerted on the mission and our troop-contributing countries, peacekeepers remain in position and on task. We will continue to undertake our mandated tasks to monitor and report. We remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property. Any deliberate attack on them is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and of Resolution 1701."* November 7, 2024 A UNIFIL convoy bringing newly-arrived peacekeepers to south Lebanon was passing Saida when a drone strike occurred nearby. Five peacekeepers were lightly injured and treated by the Lebanese Red Cross on the spot. They will continue to their posts. The Lebanese Army also confirmed three of its soldiers at the nearby checkpoint were injured. source
Isareli army vehicles stormed the old 'Askar camp, east of Nablus [Original post] [Tags: Caterpillar D9, Raid, Bulldozer, Living conditions, Terror, Armored vehicle, Siege] [Found by: @Mhmmd_Jordan] [Location: West Bank > Nablus > Balata > Askar] [Archivist Notes] On October 24 at dawn, several Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank’s northern part. Media sources said the army invaded the refugee camps from several directions and closed their entrances. They added that the soldiers deployed their vehicles in various locations within the camps, with no reports of abductions. During the invasions, Palestinian resistance fighters exchanged fire with the soldiers and detonated an explosive charge near a military vehicle. Source :
Israeli bulldozers storm towards Jawharat Al Sharq Hall inside new Askar camp, Nablus [Original post] 🚨Movement of occupation bulldozer towards 🇵🇸Jawharat Al Sharq Hall inside new Askar camp, Nablus‼️ [Tags: Caterpillar D9, Raid, Bulldozer, Living conditions, Terror, Armored vehicle, Siege] [Found by: @EllenJeanAbare] [Location: West Bank > Nablus > Balata > Askar] [Archivist Notes] On October 24 at dawn, several Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank’s northern part. Media sources said the army invaded the refugee camps from several directions and closed their entrances. They added that the soldiers deployed their vehicles in various locations within the camps, with no reports of abductions. During the invasions, Palestinian resistance fighters exchanged fire with the soldiers and detonated an explosive charge near a military vehicle. Source :
Israeli forces stormed the Askar camp, east of Nablus [Original post] 🚨From inside the new 🇵🇸Askar camp, Nablus‼️ [Tags: Caterpillar D9, Raid, Bulldozer, Living conditions, Terror, Armored vehicle, Siege] [Found by: @EllenJeanAbare] [Location: West Bank > Nablus > Balata > Askar] [Archivist Notes] On October 24 at dawn, several Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank’s northern part. Media sources said the army invaded the refugee camps from several directions and closed their entrances. They added that the soldiers deployed their vehicles in various locations within the camps, with no reports of abductions. During the invasions, Palestinian resistance fighters exchanged fire with the soldiers and detonated an explosive charge near a military vehicle. Source :
Israeli forces stormed with excavators and bulldozers the Askar camp, east of Nablus [Original post] 🚨From inside the new 🇵🇸Askar camp, Nablus‼️ [Tags: Caterpillar D9, Raid, Bulldozer, Living conditions, Infrastructure, Terror, Armored vehicle, Siege] [Found by: @EllenJeanAbare] [Location: West Bank > Nablus > Balata > Askar] [Archivist Notes] On October 24 at dawn, several Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank’s northern part. Media sources said the army invaded the refugee camps from several directions and closed their entrances. They added that the soldiers deployed their vehicles in various locations within the camps, with no reports of abductions. During the invasions, Palestinian resistance fighters exchanged fire with the soldiers and detonated an explosive charge near a military vehicle. Source :
Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian boy from in the town of Beit Furik [Original post] ⭕ Zionist terrorists abducted a Palestinian boy from in the town of Beit Furik a short while ago. [Tags: Raid, Abducting Children, Terror, Human Dignity] [Found by: @Palestinecapti1] [Location: West Bank > Nablus > Beit Furik]
laughing and singing, Israeli soldiers blow up a mosque in southern Lebanon [Original post] laughing and singing, Israeli soldiers blow up a mosque in southern Lebanon. [Tags: Explosion, Explosives, Heritage and culture, Places of worship] [Found by: Eye on Palestine] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon] [Archivist Notes] Footage showing Israeli soldiers filming a mosque bombing in a village in southern Lebanon bordering Israel. The scenes show the soldiers counting from 6 to 1, then blowing up the entire mosque, with thick smoke rising from it as a result of the Israeli bombing. "It is a perfect and clean thing," the soldiers said after the mosque bombing. "It will remove the rule of the vile from the country, so the good people will rejoice, the righteous will exult, and the followers of the Lord will dance for joy," they added, laughing and singing.One of the soldiers repeated, "And all evil will burn up like smoke... Look what this is... The people of Israel are alive, Amen." This mosque is or in the town of Yaroun in the Bint Jbeil district or in the town of Al-Dhahira in southern Lebanon.
Lebanese house for journalists in Hasbaya after the Israeli airstrike killing 3 journalists [Original post] 🔴 A colleague reporting from #Lebanon shared this harrowing account: At 3:20 a.m., #Israel targeted a safe zone in Hasbaya, where 18 journalists were staying. Three of her colleagues were tragically killed. This targeting of journalists is beyond comprehension. #LebanonUnderAttack [Tags: Homes, Views of Destruction, Vehicles, Bombs, Journalism, Freedom of expression, Night massacre] [Found by: @ceren__kaynak] [Location: Lebanon > South Lebanon > Hasbaya] [Archivist Notes] On October 25 , Israel Army deliberately targeted journalists in the residence housing them in south Lebanon, in Hasbaya, killing three & injuring others, by air strick on the chalet they were staying at while they were asleep. Three Journalists Killed: Ghassan Najjar, Mohamed Reda (Al Mayadeen TV), and Wissam Qassem (Al-Manar TV). The strike hit a guesthouse that housed over a dozen journalists from at least seven media outlets. Vehicles in the courtyard were clearly marked with "Press. No warnings was done. at least 18 journalits were in the house when the attack occurs, several were lighty injured. Statements by Media Outlets : Al-Manar TV and Al Mayadeen TV released statements honoring their journalists who were killed in the attack. Lebanese Information Minister's Statement: Lebanon's information minister condemned the attack, calling it intentional and describing it as a "war crime." Witness Accounts: Al-Jadeed TV Footage : Showed extensive destruction of the building, with vehicles overturned and significant structural damage. MTV Lebanon Journalist Youmna Fawwaz : Stated that journalists were awakened by the blast, with fighter jets overhead, and described the site as a known media compound, marked as such. Al-Jadeed Reporter : Reported that all official parties had been informed of the location as a media residence. Context and Background: On October 23 , Israel bombed Al-Mayadeen offices in Beirut, which had luckily been evacuated at the start of the war. According to AlMayadeen, the Media is "deliberately targeted repeatedly by Israel", In November 2023, israli army deliberately struck Al Mayadeen's crew in South Lebanon, killing two colleagues. On october 23, they struck an office used by Al Mayadeen. Casulaties : Al-Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najjar, The channel’s broadcast engineer Mohammed Reda, Al-Manar cameraman Wissam Qassem. List of statements in response to the attack: Lebanese Press Editors' Syndicate : Condemned the attack as part of Israel's long record of targeting journalists, calling for global organizations to take immediate action against this repeated aggression. Council of the Syndicate of Workers in Visual and Audio Media : Criticized the global silence over these attacks, urging international bodies and civil society to address these crimes against journalists. Media Secretariat of the Lebanese People's Congress : Called the attack a war crime, claiming it reflects a deep animosity against free media and their role in exposing brutalities. Al-Sharq TV and Al-Ghad News : Expressed solidarity with Al Mayadeen, condemning the attack as an assault on press freedom and the public's right to information. Hezbollah's Media Relations Office and MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi : Described the attack as part of Israel's "terrorist record," demanding UNESCO and other international bodies intervene to protect journalists. Lebanese Minister of Information Ziad Makary : Called the strike a "premeditated assassination" against journalists, vowing to file complaints with international bodies over this war crime. MP Dr. Qassem Hashem : Asserted that the attack reflects a fear of the truth and journalism’s role in exposing injustices. Lebanese Democratic Party : Called the attack a violation of international protections for journalists, accusing Israel of attempting to cover up the impact of its attacks. Progressive Socialist Party : Praised the bravery of journalists and condemned Israel's consistent breaches of international law against media personnel. Amal Movement : Urged the international community to halt Israel’s aggression, calling the attack a deliberate act of violence. Free Patriotic Movement : Condemned the strike as an attack on press freedom, calling for UN action against Israel’s repeated crimes. Syrian Social Nationalist Party : Asserted the strike was intended to prevent journalists from documenting Israeli actions, accusing Israel of defying humanitarian laws. Palestinian Resistance Factions : Islamic Jihad and others condemned the attack, calling it a direct attempt to silence resistance media. ** Women Press Freedom statement WPF condemns the targeted attack by Israeli forces on a compound housing 18 journalists, including @yumnafawaz (Yumna Fawaz) Investigative Journalist / Filmmaker), in the early morning hours. This compound was recognized as a safe zone for the press, yet three journalists were killed in this assault. We are outraged by Israel's intentional targeting of journalists, which constitutes a war crime and a blatant violation of press freedom. We call on Israel to cease its aggression against journalists and to fully cooperate with the @IntlCrimCourt regarding potential war crimes. Journalists play a crucial role in documenting human rights abuses during wartime and must be safeguarded from harm. Sources :
Mass arrests carried out by the Israeli forces during a raid in Al-Fawwar camp [Original post] اعتقالات جماعية تنفذها قوات الاحتلال بمخيم الفوار في الخليل بالضفة الغربية [Tags: Prisoner Abuse, Humiliation, Raid, Blindfold, Tear Gas, Arrest, Home Invasion, Living conditions, Unlawful detention, Terror, Human Dignity, Handcuffed] [Found by: Al Jazeera] [Location: West Bank > Al-Khalil/Hebron > Al-Fawwar RC] [Archivist Notes] Mass arrests carried out by the occupation forces in Al-Fawwar camp in Hebron in the West Bank.
Polio campaign blocked in the North Gaza : there is a risk the virus could mutate” [Original post] The impossibility of going ahead with the polio vaccination campaign in northern #Gaza given the catastrophic conditions there is a real concern, as "then the herd immunity we are looking for doesn’t materialise & there is a risk the virus could mutate” [Tags: Water, Humanitarian Aid, Blocking Aid, Sanitation, Living conditions, Epidemic, Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare System, Siege] [Found by: UNRWA] [Location: Gaza] [Archivist Notes] A second round of the campaign will follow, ideally within four weeks, to provide a second dose of nOPV2 to children in Gaza to stop the outbreak and prevent its international spread. To repeat this ambitious intervention, reach enough children, and successfully stop further transmission of the poliovirus, WHO, UNICEF and UNRWA are calling on all parties to the conflict to commit to another round of humanitarian pauses, with unimpeded access to children in areas that need special coordination. Ultimately, they ask to a long-lasting ceasefire as all families in the Gaza Strip need peace so they can begin to heal and rebuild their lives. They humanitarian association and NGO obtained the right to provide the second round of Polio vaccination from Israel. The last step, concerning the North seems however compromized by the ground invasion, the complete siege and the blockade of all humnitarian aid in the North of Gaza city. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Ministry of Health statement on October 13 On october 13 , while Israeli forces are surrounded the North of Gaza, the Ministry of Health announces the launch of the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip According to the Palestinian Health Minister Dr. Majed Abu Ramadan, the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip will be launched the October 14 for children under ten years old. The vaccination campaign will consist of three stages, the first in the central region of Deir al-Balah and will last three days, from October 14 to 17, and may be extended for an additional day. The second phase will take place in Khan Yunis and Rafah governorates, from October 19 to 22 The third phase will take place in Gaza and North governorates, from October 22 to 25 The second dose of the N-OPV oral polio vaccine will be administered, in addition to vitamin A, which strengthens children's immunity, helps them resist infection and helps improve vision and healthy growth. The campaign aims to vaccinate 591,700 children under the age of ten, and fixed and mobile teams will be deployed to carry out the campaign. The success of this campaign depends on a humanitarian truce to ensure the ability of all polio workers to work in a safe environment and allow families to vaccinate their children. First step (october 14 to 17) On october 14, a strike hit a hospital courtyard, burning the tents where people were sleeping. Just before this, an UNRWA school sheltering families was hit in Nuseirat. That same school was going to be used as a #polio vaccination site today. On October 18, according to , the first phase of the #polio vaccination campaign in central Gaza ha successfully concluded. With 181 429 children under 10 years vaccinated, and 148 064 children between 2-10 years received vitamin A supplements. 8 health facilities in the area will continue to provide polio vaccines for families who hadn't managed to bring their children so far. On october 20n UNRWA says over 181,000 children have been vaccinated in the central Gaza area during the 2nd round of the polio vaccination campaign. This comes amid thousands of people are stranded in northern Gaza with water and food running low. It stressed that UNRWA facilities continue to be impacted by Israeli military operations in Gaza enclave. According to Joe English, "Despite a - to put it mildly - highly complex situation in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF, UNRWA, WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health completed the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in 14 municipalities of Gaza’s Middle Area". Second Step (October 19 to 22) in occupied Palestinian territory @WHOoPt On the second day of the polio vaccination campaign in southern #Gaza: - 90,716 children were vaccinated 70,722 received vitamin A This brings the total number of children vaccinated since the start of the campaign on 14 Oct to 𝟒𝟐𝟎,𝟏𝟎𝟎, while 𝟑𝟑𝟗,𝟖𝟖𝟓 children have received vitamin A so far. Third step (Gaza City and Northern gaza) The siege of northern Gaza, the intense bombings, the Israeli ground invasion, the completely blocked humanitarian aid have stopped the campaign in the northern part of North Gaza. All international organizations involved in the vaccination campaign have called for an immediate ceasefire. They recalled that without a vaccination rate of 90% of children, the polio virus could mutate and the epidemic spread to the entire population. They highlight the extreme humanitarian crisis affecting the population of the North, without food or water and facing a health system destroyed by Israeli aggression towards hospitals, aid services and civil defense. According to Hind Khoudary, on November 2, Gaza’s north, thousands of children will not get the polio vaccine because they are unreachable. Israeli forces are not letting UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health reach those besieged areas. Incidents: Hind Khoudary, reports on November 2 that the Polio vaccination centre was targeted with sound bombs in Gaza City, Sheikh Radwan Clinic. The bombing injured three children and caused great panic. from an Israeli quadcopter. There are a lot of fragments that fall after these attack injured at least three children. The polio campaign restarted despite challenges faced by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the Palestinian Ministry of Health. They were denied access, previously unable to cross from the southern Gaza Strip to Gaza City. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director of WHO statement "We have received an extremely concerning report that the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre in northern #Gaza was struck today while parents were bringing their children to the life-saving #polio vaccination in an area where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed. Six people, including four children, were injured. A WHO team was at the site just before. This attack, during humanitarian pause, jeopardises the sanctity of health protection for children and may deter parents from bringing their children for vaccination.These vital humanitarian-area-specific pauses must be absolutely respected. Ceasefire!" On November 2, while large numbers of children rushed to Muscat Clinic in the Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City to receive polio vaccination, Israeli forces carried out an airstrike killing 1 people and wounding 7 others CHILDREN near the clinic, according to Motasem A Dalloul On November 3, The United Nations reports that a polio vaccination center and the vehicle of a UNICEF official involved in this weekend’s vaccination campaign came under fire despite a declared “humanitarian pause” in Israeli strikes.source : External sources : Source 1 Source 2
School is postponed due to Israeli raid near the Jawharat Al Sharq Hall, in new Askar camp [Original post] 🚨School is postponed due to Occupation vehicles moving throughout & near the 🇵🇸Jawharat Al Sharq Hall, in new Askar camp, Nablus, West Bank‼️ [Tags: Caterpillar D9, Raid, Bulldozer, Living conditions, Terror, Killed Childhood, Armored vehicle, Siege] [Found by: @EllenJeanAbare] [Location: West Bank > Nablus > Balata > Askar] [Archivist Notes] On October 24 at dawn, several Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank’s northern part. Media sources said the army invaded the refugee camps from several directions and closed their entrances. They added that the soldiers deployed their vehicles in various locations within the camps, with no reports of abductions. During the invasions, Palestinian resistance fighters exchanged fire with the soldiers and detonated an explosive charge near a military vehicle. Source :
School is postponed inAskar Camp due to Israeli raid in the camp [Original post] 🚨School is postponed due to Occupation vehicles moving throughout & near the 🇵🇸Jawharat Al Sharq Hall, in new Askar camp, Nablus, West Bank‼️ [Tags: Schools, Caterpillar D9, Raid, Bulldozer, Living conditions, Terror, Killed Childhood, Armored vehicle, Siege] [Found by: @EllenJeanAbare] [Location: West Bank > Nablus > Balata > Askar] [Archivist Notes] On October 24 at dawn, several Israeli military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank’s northern part. Media sources said the army invaded the refugee camps from several directions and closed their entrances. They added that the soldiers deployed their vehicles in various locations within the camps, with no reports of abductions. During the invasions, Palestinian resistance fighters exchanged fire with the soldiers and detonated an explosive charge near a military vehicle. Source :
The final phase of a polio vaccination campaign in north Gaza has been suspended due to escalating bombardment and mass displacement [Original post] The final phase of a polio vaccination campaign in north Gaza has been suspended due to escalating bombardment and mass displacement. It is crucial that at least 90 per cent of all children are vaccinated to stop the outbreak. Children need an immediate ceasefire now. [Tags: Water, Humanitarian Aid, Blocking Aid, Sanitation, Living conditions, Epidemic, Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare System, Siege] [Found by: UNICEF] [Location: Gaza] [Archivist Notes] A second round of the campaign will follow, ideally within four weeks, to provide a second dose of nOPV2 to children in Gaza to stop the outbreak and prevent its international spread. To repeat this ambitious intervention, reach enough children, and successfully stop further transmission of the poliovirus, WHO, UNICEF and UNRWA are calling on all parties to the conflict to commit to another round of humanitarian pauses, with unimpeded access to children in areas that need special coordination. Ultimately, they ask to a long-lasting ceasefire as all families in the Gaza Strip need peace so they can begin to heal and rebuild their lives. They humanitarian association and NGO obtained the right to provide the second round of Polio vaccination from Israel. The last step, concerning the North seems however compromized by the ground invasion, the complete siege and the blockade of all humnitarian aid in the North of Gaza city. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Ministry of Health statement on October 13 On october 13 , while Israeli forces are surrounded the North of Gaza, the Ministry of Health announces the launch of the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip According to the Palestinian Health Minister Dr. Majed Abu Ramadan, the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip will be launched the October 14 for children under ten years old. The vaccination campaign will consist of three stages, the first in the central region of Deir al-Balah and will last three days, from October 14 to 17, and may be extended for an additional day. The second phase will take place in Khan Yunis and Rafah governorates, from October 19 to 22 The third phase will take place in Gaza and North governorates, from October 22 to 25 The second dose of the N-OPV oral polio vaccine will be administered, in addition to vitamin A, which strengthens children's immunity, helps them resist infection and helps improve vision and healthy growth. The campaign aims to vaccinate 591,700 children under the age of ten, and fixed and mobile teams will be deployed to carry out the campaign. The success of this campaign depends on a humanitarian truce to ensure the ability of all polio workers to work in a safe environment and allow families to vaccinate their children. First step (october 14 to 17) On october 14, a strike hit a hospital courtyard, burning the tents where people were sleeping. Just before this, an UNRWA school sheltering families was hit in Nuseirat. That same school was going to be used as a #polio vaccination site today. On October 18, according to , the first phase of the #polio vaccination campaign in central Gaza ha successfully concluded. With 181 429 children under 10 years vaccinated, and 148 064 children between 2-10 years received vitamin A supplements. 8 health facilities in the area will continue to provide polio vaccines for families who hadn't managed to bring their children so far. On october 20n UNRWA says over 181,000 children have been vaccinated in the central Gaza area during the 2nd round of the polio vaccination campaign. This comes amid thousands of people are stranded in northern Gaza with water and food running low. It stressed that UNRWA facilities continue to be impacted by Israeli military operations in Gaza enclave. According to Joe English, "Despite a - to put it mildly - highly complex situation in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF, UNRWA, WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health completed the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in 14 municipalities of Gaza’s Middle Area". Second Step (October 19 to 22) in occupied Palestinian territory @WHOoPt On the second day of the polio vaccination campaign in southern #Gaza: - 90,716 children were vaccinated 70,722 received vitamin A This brings the total number of children vaccinated since the start of the campaign on 14 Oct to 𝟒𝟐𝟎,𝟏𝟎𝟎, while 𝟑𝟑𝟗,𝟖𝟖𝟓 children have received vitamin A so far. Third step (Gaza City and Northern gaza) The siege of northern Gaza, the intense bombings, the Israeli ground invasion, the completely blocked humanitarian aid have stopped the campaign in the northern part of North Gaza. All international organizations involved in the vaccination campaign have called for an immediate ceasefire. They recalled that without a vaccination rate of 90% of children, the polio virus could mutate and the epidemic spread to the entire population. They highlight the extreme humanitarian crisis affecting the population of the North, without food or water and facing a health system destroyed by Israeli aggression towards hospitals, aid services and civil defense. According to Hind Khoudary, on November 2, Gaza’s north, thousands of children will not get the polio vaccine because they are unreachable. Israeli forces are not letting UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health reach those besieged areas. Incidents: Hind Khoudary, reports on November 2 that the Polio vaccination centre was targeted with sound bombs in Gaza City, Sheikh Radwan Clinic. The bombing injured three children and caused great panic. from an Israeli quadcopter. There are a lot of fragments that fall after these attack injured at least three children. The polio campaign restarted despite challenges faced by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the Palestinian Ministry of Health. They were denied access, previously unable to cross from the southern Gaza Strip to Gaza City. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director of WHO statement "We have received an extremely concerning report that the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre in northern #Gaza was struck today while parents were bringing their children to the life-saving #polio vaccination in an area where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed. Six people, including four children, were injured. A WHO team was at the site just before. This attack, during humanitarian pause, jeopardises the sanctity of health protection for children and may deter parents from bringing their children for vaccination.These vital humanitarian-area-specific pauses must be absolutely respected. Ceasefire!" On November 2, while large numbers of children rushed to Muscat Clinic in the Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City to receive polio vaccination, Israeli forces carried out an airstrike killing 1 people and wounding 7 others CHILDREN near the clinic, according to Motasem A Dalloul On November 3, The United Nations reports that a polio vaccination center and the vehicle of a UNICEF official involved in this weekend’s vaccination campaign came under fire despite a declared “humanitarian pause” in Israeli strikes.source : External sources : Source 1 Source 2
Use spoiled flour amid Israeli starvation policy [Original post] النازحون يضطرون لاستخدام الطحين الفاسد المليء بالسوس ليطعموا اطفالهم بسبب اغلاق المعابر وعدم ادخال البضائع الى قطاع غزة [Tags: Starvation, Living conditions] [Found by: Hassan eslayeh] [Location: Gaza > Khan Younis] [Archivist Notes] Displaced people are forced to use spoiled flour full of weevils to feed their children due to the closure of the crossings and the prevention of the entry of goods into the Gaza Strip
Al Jazeera has uncovered evidence that the Israeli military is using Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza. [Original post] Al Jazeera has uncovered evidence that the Israeli military is using Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza. Watch this excerpt from our @AJIunit investigation. [Tags: Prisoner Abuse, Threat, Human Shield, Arrest, Living conditions, Unlawful detention, Dehumanization, Terror, Human Dignity] [Found by: Al Jazeera, @AJIunit] [Location: Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Human Shields The use of civilians to protect combatants or military objectives from attack. This practice is explicitly prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) as per the Fourth Geneva Convention. Use of Human Shields in Israeli Military Practices Depending on whether the IDF is in Gaza or the West Bank, the methods used differ A. The “Mosquito Protocol” (2024) A term reportedly used by the IDF to describe the practice of sending Palestinian detainees into potentially dangerous situations to safeguard soldiers during military operations. Palestinian civilians are arrested, detained and allegedly used as “human shields” by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to search tunnels and inspect potentially booby-trapped locations during the Israeli ground invasion in Gaza. Civilians referred to as "shawishim," are sent into high-risk areas before IDF soldiers. These Operations are conducted in various parts of the Gaza Strip, including Rafah. IDF soldiers arrest Palestinian civilians, some as young as 16 and others elderly, are dressed in IDF uniforms, bound, and equipped with cameras to explore dangerous areas. Recent investigations and developments (2024) ~ July and February 2024: Reports emerged of Palestinians being coerced into entering booby-trapped buildings or tunnels in Gaza. ~ August 13, 2024 (Haaretz): Allegations from soldiers, commanders, and Palestinian detainees revealed that civilians, including minors, were used to inspect hazardous tunnels and buildings. Israeli leftist newspaper "Haaretz" Investigation IDF Allegedly Uses Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields in Gaza Operations by the Reporters: Yaniv Kubovich, Michael Hauser Tov on August 13, 2024. ~ October 21, 2024 (The Guardian): Whistleblower testimonies and reports highlighted systematic practices in Gaza, including tying civilians, forcing them to wear IDF uniforms, and using them for reconnaissance or shield tasks. ~ October 24, 2024 (CNN): The "Mosquito Protocol" involved forcing Palestinian detainees to enter danger zones. Reports included physical abuse and coercion, with some detainees subjected to beatings or threats. Key Practices and Allegations: ~ IDF soldiers abduct Palestinians included minors, elderly individuals, and detainees? in order to force them to: ~ Enter buildings and tunnels to check for explosives or in Gaza Strip, including Rafah, Khan Younis, Shuja’iya, and Jabaliya. ~ Perform reconnaissance and operate cameras. ~ Serve as shields during gunfire or door-knocking procedures. Soldiers and officers allegedly received orders to implement these tactics, with some expressing moral opposition. Civilians were often handcuffed, blindfolded, or dressed in IDF uniforms. IDF units use coercion involved physical abuse, threats, and psychological pressure. Some soldiers expressed moral opposition, describing the practice as mimicking tactics of organizations like Hamas. The Military Justifications is the safety of Soldiers (Commanders prioritized minimizing risks to Israeli troops, even at the expense of Palestinian civilians) and the Operational Efficiency (Familiarity with local areas made Palestinian civilians useful for identifying threats or navigating buildings). Evidence Supporting Allegations Palestinian detainees and IDF soldiers provided consistent accounts of coercion and abuse. Photographs and Video Footage showed bound civilians being guarded by IDF soldiers. Reports of civilians dressed in military gear with attached cameras for reconnaissance. Human Rights Documentation: Organizations like Breaking the Silence, Middle East Human Right Monitor, .. highlighted the systematic nature of these practices. The investigation includes first-hand soldier testimonies, video footage aired on Al Jazeera, and reports of systematic practices. Despite the IDF’s official denial, which states that such actions are against military regulations, these findings raise significant concerns about violations of humanitarian and legal standards. Soldier Concerns: Testimonies from DIF soldiers and commanders indicate ethical or legal discomfort with the practice, which some soldiers equate to endangering civilians for military advantage. They confronted their commanders about International laws but the answer was the following : "It is better that they explode and not the IDF soldiers" because their live is less important than IDF lives. In one reported case, a 16 y/O Palestinian was kept for several days, given combat rations, and used as humand shield by soldiers to explore a house. He was later released near a checkpoint confirming for the IDF whitnesses htat he was not involved in terrorism but just a civilian. Leadership Knowledge and Military Responses: Allegations that senior officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi and Southern Command Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, were aware of the practice. US Reaction: U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed outrage, stating that the IDF’s actions in the footage “do not reflect IDF values” and are under investigation. B. Neighbor Procedure/Early Warning Procedure: A specific tactic used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), primarily in the West Bank , where civilians (often neighbors) are asked to communicate with suspects or perform tasks such as clearing buildings. Israeli Military Justifications ~ The military argues that the practice reduces casualties on both sides by avoiding direct confrontations. ~ The IDF pretend civilians are not coerced and face little to no danger, as evidenced by the provision of protective measures like bulletproof vests. ~ Local civilians are believed to be better suited to communicate with suspects and navigate complex environments. ~ The presence of civilians supposedly reduces hostility from suspects, facilitating safer surrenders. Criticism and Legal Challenges The practice breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits forcing protected persons to assist an occupying force. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit denies approving civilian use in dangerous military operations and claims the reported incidents are under review. The continuation of the practice after HCJ rulings indicates weak enforcement of judicial decisions within the military.Israel faces backlash for the practice, which undermines its international standing and raises questions about its adherence to IHL.Despite legal bans, reports of continued use highlight a lack of accountability within the IDF. Few soldiers are prosecuted, and penalties remain minimal. Disproportionate Risks & ethical concern: The procedure shifts the burden of danger from soldiers to civilians, violating the principle of proportionality under IHL.The procedure exposes civilians to potential harm, even when “voluntary,” and undermines the principle of distinction in IHL.Both victims and soldiers involved in these operations experience long-term trauma. The use of human shields continues to be condemned by international organizations like Btselem and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Documented Cases and Patterns Testimonies reveal that even minors and women were coerced or threatened into participating.Despite the 2005 HCJ ruling, instances of human shield usage have been reported in subsequent military operations. Case of Bilal (Testimony): A child was sent into a house to check for a suspect, showcasing the direct harm and coercion involved. Consequences Chronology of events Since October 2023 Gaza Israeli soldier Yosef Scewekeh from the steel cat combat engineering corps showing how they use Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza A video shows Israeli soldiers using a blindfolded Palestinian detainee as a human shield in the West Bank. He is seated on the ground w/ vehicles behind him using him as a shield as an Israeli soldier aim his rifle towards Palestinians May 2024: On May 24, Lt. Amit Nechmya, the Latak platoon commander is seen ordering an elderly man with a partially covered face to move to an unknown location in Rafah. The video was recorded by Sgt Camisa. On October 2024 “Really a nice ending”,This is what Mujinda wrote, commenting on the kidnapping of Palestinians in the West Bank. Before October 2023 Israeli soldiers forced Nidal, 9, Karam, 11, Ahmad, 2 & Mohammad, 2 to stand in front of Israeli military vehicles while Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters, stun grenades & live ammunition at Palestinians confronting the soldiers in Ramallah dci-palestine.org/israeli_forces… Israeli forces have used at least five Palestinian children as human shields in the first part of 2023, according to documentation collected by DCIP. March 2023: Anas al-Khalili from Nablus. “I was used as a human shield by Israeli forces. They handcuffed me & started shooting from behind me. While I was handcuffed, they pushed me down the stairs, they stayed behind me & were shooting at the men… 9 March 2018 Israel soldiers detained ‘Abd a-Rahim Gheith in Jericho & ordered him out the car, handcuffed him & made him sit on the road for 2hrs. Gheith was then used as a human shied, & was hit by stones thrown at the soldiers. Video evidence: 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. July-Aug 2014: “Israeli soldiers handcuffed & blindfolded us...they made us stand by the windows as protective shields for them. There was gunfire all around us. They made us stand by the window for 9 hours. We were their shields.” - Ramadan Qudeih July-August 2014: “They refused to let us out….I asked for am ambulance for my sister, who fainted, they refused. They held us to protect themselves. -Nazeeha al-Najjar (7:30) July-August 2014: "I was taken prisoner, handcuffed & walked almost at gun point…he made me walk forward and he was protected by me…if any shots had been fired, they’d have hit me. He [the israeli soldier] was right behind me. "The Committee on the Rights of the Child express deep concern about the continuous use of Palestinian children as human shields and informants. 14 such cases have been reported from January 2010 to 31 March 2013 only." The Goldstone Report documented many cases in which the Israeli military used Palestinians as human shields in the 2008-9 war on Gaza, including Majdi Abd Rabbo, Abbas Ahmad Ibrahim Halawa, Mahmoud Abd Rabbo al-Ajrami and others. See p. 218-230 documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… February 2009: “the officers said I wouldn’t see my family unless i did it…he pushed me w/his weapon, held me by my neck & said go." -Magdy Rabbo. [He had to go back & forth between Israeli soldiers & hamas fighers]. The IDF used Magdy as a human shied. February 2009: “The Israelis would send us ahead...they made me dig holes in the wall & in the houses first to check in case they were booby trapped. We were put in front so in case there was gunfire, we would be [hit].” -Rabbi Abde Rabi, Gaza resident. 2008-2009 (Operation Cast Lead) & 2014 (Operation Protective Edge): Documented cases of Palestinians being used as human shields despite the HCJ's ban. The HCJ fully outlaws the use of civilians in military operations, ruling it as a violation of IHL. Despite this, incidents of the practice persist. November 2002: The HCJ temporarily bans the use of civilians as human shields but allows the procedure under specific conditions, such as explicit consent and minimal danger. , 2002: During the Second Intifada, the "Neighbor Procedure" results in the death of a Palestinian civilian, leading to petitions by human rights organizations to Israel’s High Court of Justice (HCJ). IDF forced Palestinians to walk through buildings suspected to be booby-trapped. it ordered them to enter certain areas before the combat forces...the army used residents as a “human shield” to serve as a shield against attack on those forces (p.230) documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/… the Israeli army took over Hussein Aladi’s home, established an Israeli military base on the roof. For 3 months, they fired every day from there. The army insisted family always remain in the house, to protect the Israeli soldiers in it. Start of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The use of Palestinian civilians as human shields during military operations becomes an observed practice. Sources : ICRC 2023 Jcobin jpost Breaking the silence [B'tselem](https://www.btselem.org/human_shields Cases documented by Btselem : 2024 : 24/10 “Mosquito Protocol” : The Guardian Haaretz, on Augustus 13, 2024 :
Civil Defense cease North Gaza operations under violent Israeli threats [Original post] 🚨 الدفاع المدني: ▪️توقف عملنا كليا في محافظة الشمال والوضع أصبح كارثيا هناك، والمواطنون المتواجدون باتوا بدون خدمات إنسانية ▪️قوات الإحتلال الإسرائيلي المتواجدة في منطقة الشيخ زايد اعتقلت 5 من عناصرنا واقتادتهم إلى مكان مجهول ▪️الدبابات الإسرائيلية استهدفت بقذائفها مركبة الإطفاء الوحيدة في شمال القطاع وأضرمت النيران فيها ▪️3 مصابون من عناصرنا ممن تم استهدافهم بطائرة إسرائيلية مسيرة في مشروع بيت لاهيا انقطع الاتصال بهم ولا يعلم مصيرهم. 🚨 Civil Defense: ▪️ Our operations have completely ceased in the North Governorate, and the situation there has become catastrophic. The citizens present are now without humanitarian services. ▪️ Israeli occupation forces stationed in the Sheikh Zayed area arrested five of our personnel and took them to an unknown location. ▪️ Israeli tanks targeted the only fire truck in the northern Gaza Strip with shells and set it on fire. ▪️ Three of our personnel, who were targeted by an Israeli drone in the Beit Lahia project, have lost contact, and their fate is unknown. [Tags: Threat, Ambulances, Unlawful detention, Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Artillery shelling] [Found by: Anas Al-Sharif, @translating_falasteen, Dr. Muneer Al-Bursh] [Location: Gaza City > Al-Ahli Arab (Baptist) Hospital > North Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Documenting a systematic pattern of targeting Civil Defense personnel both while working, and in their homes with their families. As of September 8th, 2024, 83 members of Gaza's Civil Defense have been killed , with the most recent being Colonel Mohamed Morsi, Deputy Director of Civil Defense in northern Gaza, who was martyred with a number of his family members after their home in Jabalia camp was bombed. Chronology On October 23, after 21 days of siege, shelling, massacres, and constant threat on all the health system and the population, the civil defense in northern Gaza has confirmed in a press conference that the entire North Governorate is no longer able to provide humanitarian services. All hospitals, including Indonesian, Al-Awda, and Kamal Adwan, are completely besieged. Many civilians remain trapped in their homes in Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun. Civil defense vehicles have been directly targeted, with the only vehicle in the North destroyed by Israeli artillery. The civil defense holds the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the lives of civilians and the kidnapping of their teams, condemning these actions as violations of humanitarian, ethical, and legal principles. On October 19, a statement of the Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs already lists a large number of attacks on the health system, aid and health workers (entitled "Gaza: UN experts decry bombing of hospitals and schools as crimes against humanity, call for prevention of genocide") "The UN experts called for the protection of all humanitarian workers, after the World Health Organization (WHO) documented more than 136 attacks on health care services in the occupied Palestinian territory, including 59 attacks on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the death of at least 16 health workers since the beginning of hostilities on 7 October. Israeli bombardment on Gaza has also killed 15 staff of the United Nations Refugee Works Agency (UNRWA) and four Palestine Red Crescent paramedics in an ambulance. An ambulance driver of Magen David Adom in Israel lost his life while driving to treat injured people" Relevant articles: "Israeli attacks kill at least 82 civil defense personnel, injure hundreds in Gaza since Oct. 7, agency says" "An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed a senior aid official and four members of his family. His civil defense group fights fires and rescues people trapped in rubble. So why was he attacked?" "What does it mean to be a Civil Defense worker in Gaza?" "At least 82 Palestinian civil Defense personnel have been killed by the Israelis since October" Israel Barring Aid Groups and Medical Specialists from Gaza The World Health Organization (WHO) has accused Israel of preventing medical specialists from entering Gaza to assist local clinics. Since August 2024, eight organizations and over 50 specialists have been affected by this blockade, limiting essential medical services and psychological support for healthcare workers. Notably, Israeli authorities denied entry to Glia and the Palestinian American Medical Association, marking the first time entire aid organizations have been barred from Gaza.
Civil Defense cease North Gaza operations under violent Israeli threats [Original post] The civil defense in northern Gaza has confirmed that the entire North Governorate is no longer able to provide humanitarian services. All hospitals, including Indonesian, Al-Awda, and Kamal Adwan, are completely besieged. Many civilians remain trapped in their homes in Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun. Civil defense vehicles have been directly targeted, with the only vehicle in the North destroyed by Israeli artillery. The civil defense holds the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the lives of civilians and the kidnapping of their teams, condemning these actions as violations of humanitarian, ethical, and legal principles. [Tags: Threat, Ambulances, Unlawful detention, Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare workers, Healthcare System, Artillery shelling, 162nd (HaPlada/Steel) Division] [Found by: Eye on Palestine, Anas Al-Sharif, @translating_falasteen, Civil Defense] [Location: Gaza > Al-Ahli Arab (Baptist) Hospital > North Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Documenting a systematic pattern of targeting Civil Defense personnel both while working, and in their homes with their families. As of September 8th, 2024, 83 members of Gaza's Civil Defense have been killed , with the most recent being Colonel Mohamed Morsi, Deputy Director of Civil Defense in northern Gaza, who was martyred with a number of his family members after their home in Jabalia camp was bombed. Chronology On October 23, after 21 days of siege, shelling, massacres, and constant threat on all the health system and the population, the civil defense in northern Gaza has confirmed in a press conference that the entire North Governorate is no longer able to provide humanitarian services. All hospitals, including Indonesian, Al-Awda, and Kamal Adwan, are completely besieged. Many civilians remain trapped in their homes in Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun. Civil defense vehicles have been directly targeted, with the only vehicle in the North destroyed by Israeli artillery. The civil defense holds the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the lives of civilians and the kidnapping of their teams, condemning these actions as violations of humanitarian, ethical, and legal principles. On October 19, a statement of the Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs already lists a large number of attacks on the health system, aid and health workers (entitled "Gaza: UN experts decry bombing of hospitals and schools as crimes against humanity, call for prevention of genocide") "The UN experts called for the protection of all humanitarian workers, after the World Health Organization (WHO) documented more than 136 attacks on health care services in the occupied Palestinian territory, including 59 attacks on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the death of at least 16 health workers since the beginning of hostilities on 7 October. Israeli bombardment on Gaza has also killed 15 staff of the United Nations Refugee Works Agency (UNRWA) and four Palestine Red Crescent paramedics in an ambulance. An ambulance driver of Magen David Adom in Israel lost his life while driving to treat injured people" Relevant articles: "Israeli attacks kill at least 82 civil defense personnel, injure hundreds in Gaza since Oct. 7, agency says" "An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed a senior aid official and four members of his family. His civil defense group fights fires and rescues people trapped in rubble. So why was he attacked?" "What does it mean to be a Civil Defense worker in Gaza?" "At least 82 Palestinian civil Defense personnel have been killed by the Israelis since October" Israel Barring Aid Groups and Medical Specialists from Gaza The World Health Organization (WHO) has accused Israel of preventing medical specialists from entering Gaza to assist local clinics. Since August 2024, eight organizations and over 50 specialists have been affected by this blockade, limiting essential medical services and psychological support for healthcare workers. Notably, Israeli authorities denied entry to Glia and the Palestinian American Medical Association, marking the first time entire aid organizations have been barred from Gaza.
Civil Defense recounts IDF direct threat and attack on the crews [Original post] كريم الحسني، أحد عناصر الدفاع المدني، يشرح كيف استهدفتهم قوات الاحتلال وأجبرتهم على مغادرة بيت لاهيا وشمال غزة. تم اعتقال خمسة عناصر، ووصل ثمانية منهم إلى غزة. Civil defense worker Karim al-Hassani explains that Israeli forces targeted them and forced the civil defense teams to leave Beit Lahia and northern Gaza. Five members were kidnapped, and eight managed to reach Gaza City. [Tags: Threat, Quadcopter, Stun Grenade, Wounded, Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare workers, Artillery shelling] [Found by: @translating_falasteen, @karim_alhassani1, @HasanAlzanin, Dr. Muneer Al-Bursh] [Location: Gaza > North Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Documenting a systematic pattern of targeting Civil Defense personnel both while working, and in their homes with their families. As of September 8th, 2024, 83 members of Gaza's Civil Defense have been killed , with the most recent being Colonel Mohamed Morsi, Deputy Director of Civil Defense in northern Gaza, who was martyred with a number of his family members after their home in Jabalia camp was bombed. Chronology On October 23, after 21 days of siege, shelling, massacres, and constant threat on all the health system and the population, the civil defense in northern Gaza has confirmed in a press conference that the entire North Governorate is no longer able to provide humanitarian services. All hospitals, including Indonesian, Al-Awda, and Kamal Adwan, are completely besieged. Many civilians remain trapped in their homes in Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun. Civil defense vehicles have been directly targeted, with the only vehicle in the North destroyed by Israeli artillery. The civil defense holds the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the lives of civilians and the kidnapping of their teams, condemning these actions as violations of humanitarian, ethical, and legal principles. On October 19, a statement of the Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs already lists a large number of attacks on the health system, aid and health workers (entitled "Gaza: UN experts decry bombing of hospitals and schools as crimes against humanity, call for prevention of genocide") "The UN experts called for the protection of all humanitarian workers, after the World Health Organization (WHO) documented more than 136 attacks on health care services in the occupied Palestinian territory, including 59 attacks on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the death of at least 16 health workers since the beginning of hostilities on 7 October. Israeli bombardment on Gaza has also killed 15 staff of the United Nations Refugee Works Agency (UNRWA) and four Palestine Red Crescent paramedics in an ambulance. An ambulance driver of Magen David Adom in Israel lost his life while driving to treat injured people" Relevant articles: "Israeli attacks kill at least 82 civil defense personnel, injure hundreds in Gaza since Oct. 7, agency says" "An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed a senior aid official and four members of his family. His civil defense group fights fires and rescues people trapped in rubble. So why was he attacked?" "What does it mean to be a Civil Defense worker in Gaza?" "At least 82 Palestinian civil Defense personnel have been killed by the Israelis since October" Israel Barring Aid Groups and Medical Specialists from Gaza The World Health Organization (WHO) has accused Israel of preventing medical specialists from entering Gaza to assist local clinics. Since August 2024, eight organizations and over 50 specialists have been affected by this blockade, limiting essential medical services and psychological support for healthcare workers. Notably, Israeli authorities denied entry to Glia and the Palestinian American Medical Association, marking the first time entire aid organizations have been barred from Gaza.
Civil Defense recounts IDF direct threat and attack on the crews [Original post] Civil defense worker Karim al-Hassani explains that Israeli forces targeted them and forced the civil defense teams to leave Beit Lahia and northern Gaza. Five members were kidnapped, and eight managed to reach Gaza City. [Tags: Threat, Quadcopter, Stun Grenade, Wounded, Doctors & Volunteers, Healthcare workers, Artillery shelling] [Found by: Eye on Palestine, @translating_falasteen, @karim_alhassani1, @HasanAlzanin] [Location: Gaza > Beit Lahia > North Gaza] [Archivist Notes] Documenting a systematic pattern of targeting Civil Defense personnel both while working, and in their homes with their families. As of September 8th, 2024, 83 members of Gaza's Civil Defense have been killed , with the most recent being Colonel Mohamed Morsi, Deputy Director of Civil Defense in northern Gaza, who was martyred with a number of his family members after their home in Jabalia camp was bombed. Chronology On October 23, after 21 days of siege, shelling, massacres, and constant threat on all the health system and the population, the civil defense in northern Gaza has confirmed in a press conference that the entire North Governorate is no longer able to provide humanitarian services. All hospitals, including Indonesian, Al-Awda, and Kamal Adwan, are completely besieged. Many civilians remain trapped in their homes in Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun. Civil defense vehicles have been directly targeted, with the only vehicle in the North destroyed by Israeli artillery. The civil defense holds the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the lives of civilians and the kidnapping of their teams, condemning these actions as violations of humanitarian, ethical, and legal principles. On October 19, a statement of the Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs already lists a large number of attacks on the health system, aid and health workers (entitled "Gaza: UN experts decry bombing of hospitals and schools as crimes against humanity, call for prevention of genocide") "The UN experts called for the protection of all humanitarian workers, after the World Health Organization (WHO) documented more than 136 attacks on health care services in the occupied Palestinian territory, including 59 attacks on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the death of at least 16 health workers since the beginning of hostilities on 7 October. Israeli bombardment on Gaza has also killed 15 staff of the United Nations Refugee Works Agency (UNRWA) and four Palestine Red Crescent paramedics in an ambulance. An ambulance driver of Magen David Adom in Israel lost his life while driving to treat injured people" Relevant articles: "Israeli attacks kill at least 82 civil defense personnel, injure hundreds in Gaza since Oct. 7, agency says" "An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed a senior aid official and four members of his family. His civil defense group fights fires and rescues people trapped in rubble. So why was he attacked?" "What does it mean to be a Civil Defense worker in Gaza?" "At least 82 Palestinian civil Defense personnel have been killed by the Israelis since October" Israel Barring Aid Groups and Medical Specialists from Gaza The World Health Organization (WHO) has accused Israel of preventing medical specialists from entering Gaza to assist local clinics. Since August 2024, eight organizations and over 50 specialists have been affected by this blockade, limiting essential medical services and psychological support for healthcare workers. Notably, Israeli authorities denied entry to Glia and the Palestinian American Medical Association, marking the first time entire aid organizations have been barred from Gaza.
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