5 Years Since al Aqsa Intifada and Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) Escalate Attacks on Palestinian Civilians and Property in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT)

• 8 Palestinian civilians were killed by IOF.

• 4 of the victims were extra-judicially executed by IOF in the Gaza Strip.

• 35 Palestinian civilians were wounded by IOF.

• IOF launched 27 aerial attacks on civilian targets in the Gaza Strip, and launched dozens of mock aerial raids that terrified Palestinian civilians and damaged their property.

• IOF conducted 91 incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank. 

• Houses were raided and 311 Palestinian civilians were arrested by IOF, including three human rights defenders: Nazeeh Sa'id Abu 'Oun, 43, Director of the Prisoners' Support Society in Jenin, Khalil 'Ali Abu 'Amru, 35, Director of the Prionsers' Support Society in Ramallah and Samer al-Nemer, 42, Coordinator of the Qatari Red Crescent in the West Bank. 

• A Palestinian house in Qabatya village near Jenin was destroyed by IOF in the context of collective punishment measures.

• Offices of two charitable societies in Jerusalem and a number of others in the West Bank were closed by IOF.

• IOF have continued to impose a total siege on the OPT; an old Palestinian man died as IOF obstructed his evacuation to the hospital; IOF have continued to close Rafah International Crossing Point and Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing; and IOF arrested 15 Palestinian civilians at military checkpoints in the West Bank.

• IOF have continued to construct the Annexation Wall in the West Bank; 9 international solidarity activists and a Palestinian civilian were arrested by IOF; and a Palestinian civilian was wounded by IOF near the Wall.

Summary

Israeli violations of international law continued in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) during the reporting period (22-28 September 2005).  Less than one month following their redeployment in the Gaza Strip, IOF escalated their attacks against Palestinian civilians and property in the Gaza Strip.  This escalation proves that, as PCHR has always emphasized, IOF continue to substantially occupy the Gaza Strip, despite the recent evacuation of Israeli settlements.  During the reporting period, IOF launched several aerial attacks against Palestinian civilian targets throughout the Gaza Strip.  They also launched a series of mock aerial raids, which made Palestinian civilians, especially children, extremely terrified.  IOF have also maintained control over all border crossing of the Gaza Strip, transforming it into a big jail.  In addition, they have started to establish military observation towers along the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel.    

The publication of this report coincides with the 5^th anniversary of the outbreak of the al-Aqsa Intifada.  During these five years, IOF killed hundreds of Palestinians, injured and arrested thousands and destroyed thousands of houses. 

Killing: During the reported period, IOF killed 8 Palestinians.  On 24 and 25 September 2005, IOF extra-judicially killed 4 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in two separate aerial attacks.  Four civilian bystanders were also injured.  IOF launched 27 aerial attacks against civilian targets in the Gaza Strip, injuring 31 Palestinian civilians and destroying or damaging several civilian facilities.  In addition, they launched dozens of mock aerial raids throughout the Gaza Strip, which made Palestinian civilians, especially children, extremely terrified, and damaged civilian property.  On 22 September 2005, IOF killed 4 Palestinians in two separate attacks.  In the first attack, IOF killed a Palestinian civilian in Jenin.  In the second attack, IOF chased and killed 3 Palestinian gunmen in 'Allar village near Tulkarm. 

Incursions: IOF conducted 91 military incursions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank.  During these incursions, IOF raided houses and arrested 311 Palestinian civilians, including prominent religious, political, social, academic and media figures, mostly in the last three days covered by this report. Most of the detainees are known of their affiliation to Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, including Sheikh Hassan Yousef, the spokesman of Hamas in the West Bank; and Dr. Mohammed Ghazal, a senior leader of Hamas in the West Bank.  IOF also destroyed a house in Qabatya village in the context of collective punishment measures against Palestinian families.  Additionally, IOF closed two charitable societies in Jerusalem and a number of others in other areas in the West Bank.        

Restrictions on Movement: Even though IOF were redeployed around the Gaza Strip, the Israeli government maintained the occupation of the Gaza Strip though controlling or outlets and crossings.  Rafah International Crossing Point on the Egyptian border, the sole outlet for the Gaza Strip to the outside world, has remained closed for the second consecutive week, as no deal has been reached concerning transportation across it.  IOF insist to maintain control over the movement of persons and goods through the crossing point, and have actually moved equipment from the crossing point to "Kerem Shalom" area on the Egyptian – Israeli border.  In the meantime, IOF have continued to close Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing for Palestinian workers and patients for several weeks.  With the closure of Rafah International Crossing Point and Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing, the Gaza Strip has been transformed into a big jail, as IOF have maintained control over the airspace and other border crossings of the Gaza Strip. 

In the West Bank, IOF have continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of Palestinian civilians.  They have continued to close Jenin – Nablus road since 15 August 2005.  A Palestinian civilian died in Hebron as IOF obstructed his evacuation to the hospital.  On 24 September 2005, IOF positioned at Beit Eiba checkpoint, west of Nablus, opened fire at dozens of Palestinian civilians who were waiting at the checkpoint.  Three Palestinian civilians were wounded, including one who was in a serious condition.  During the reported period, IOF positioned at various checkpoints arrested 15 Palestinian civilians. 

Annexation Wall: In a recent report submitted to the United Nations General Assembly, Professor John Dugard, the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory occupied by Israel since 1967, stated that the Wall being constructed by Israel in the West Bank, allegedly for security purposes, would transfer “some 55,000 Palestinians presently living in municipal area of East Jerusalem to the West Bank.”  He added that some 50,000 Palestinians have Jerusalemite identity cards, but live outside the municipal area of East Jerusalem because they cannot find homes in the city due to land confiscations and the restrictions imposed by IOF on construction in the city.  Professor Dugard further indicated that the Wall will affect more than 40% of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem the total number of whom is 230,000.  He also asserted that “the construction of the wall, the expansion of settlements and the de-Plasticisation of Jerusalem threaten the viability of a Palestinian State.” During the reported period, IOF used force to disperse a peaceful demonstration organized by Palestinian civilians and international and Israeli solidarity activists in protest to the construction of the Wall in Bal'ein village, west of Ramallah.  Dozens of civilians suffered from tear gas inhalation and IOF arrested 9 international solidarity activists and a Palestinian civilian.  A Palestinian civilian was also wounded by IOF when he was walking near the Wall.

Israeli Violations Documented during the Reporting Period (8-14 September 2005)

1.      Incursions into Palestinian Areas and Attacks on Palestinian Civilians and Property

Thursday, 22 September 2005

·      At approximately 02:00, IOF moved into al-Shyoukh village, northeast of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians, including a man and his son:

1.      Isma'il Subhi Halaiqa, 45;

2.      Tariq Isma'il Halaiqa, 18; and

3.      Tayseer Mohammed Halaiqa, 30. 

·      At approximately 02:30, IOF moved into 'Aaida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Khalil Abu 'Aker, 40, and arrested him.

·      At approximately 07:30, IOF shot dead a Palestinian civilian when he entered "Dutan" military post, which was evacuated on the preceding day. 

According to investigations conducted by PCHR, at approximately 07:30, 'Alaa' 'Adnan 'Abdul 'Aziz Hantouli, 19, from Seilat al-Zaher, and two of his friends went to "Dutan" military post at 'Arraba crossroads, west of Jenin, as IOF declared its evacuation on the preceding day.  When he saw the post vacant, he held a Palestinian flag to raise it inside the post.  Immediately, IOF fired at him.  He was wounded by several live bullets.  His friend fled and informed an ambulance of Palestine Red Crescent Society about the incident.  Immediately, the ambulance moved towards the area, but IOF did not allow it to enter the post.  In the evening, IOF delivered the victim's body to the Palestinian liaison.  The body was evacuated to Dr. Khalil Suleiman Hospital in Jenin.  According to medical sources, the victim was hit by 3 live bullets to the chest and the heart.  According to eyewitnesses, he did not pose any threat to IOF and did not carry any suspicious objects. 

·      At approximately 08:00, IOF moved into Kufor Qaddoum village, east of Qalqilya.  They raided and searched a number of houses and recorded information about their residents. 

·      At approximately 09:00, IOF raided offices of al-Rafada and Iqra' charitable societies in East Jerusalem.  They forced the staff out and searched the offices.  They confiscated a number of computer sets and some documents and closed these offices in accordance with an order issued by the Israeli Minister of Internal Security.  Al-Rafada society has worked for one year and a half and has provided services to the al-Aqsa Mosque and prayers coming to it, while Iqra' society has worked for 3 years teaching the Qura'an.  The two societies were licensed by the Israeli company registrar.   

·      At night, IOF killed 3 Palestinians in the north of Tulkarm. IOF chased and exchanged fire with the three Palestinians. 

According to investigations conducted by PCHR, at approximately 23:15, an undercover unit of IOF moved into the mountainous area between 'Allar village, north of Tulkarm, and Kufor Ra'ei village, southwest of Jenin.  Soon after, large troops of IOF, reinforced by a helicopter, arrived at the area and opened fire at 6 Palestinians who were on their way from Bala'a village towards the neighboring 'Allar village.  An exchange of fire erupted between the two sides.  Two Palestinians were instantly killed:

1.      Jameel Nazeeh Jameel Ja'ara, 24, from 'Allar village; and

2.      Ra'ed Ahmed Mahmoud 'Ajaj, 29, from Saida village.

A third Palestinian was wounded.  He escaped, but IOF chased him until the edges of Saida village.  They shot him dead.  He was identified as Sa'id Taleb Sa'id al-Ashqar, 22, from Saida village.  The other three Palestinians were able to escape.  On Friday morning, 23 September 2005, bodies of the three victims were transferred to Dr. Thabet Thabet Hospital in Tulkarm.  According to medical sources, Ja'ara was hit by 4 live bullets to the head, the chest and the right shoulder and forearm.  IOF let dogs attack and tear his body.  'Ajaj was hit by several live bullets throughout the body.  Al-Ashqar was hit by 5 live bullets to the right forearm, the left hand, the face, the chest and the right thigh.  

Friday, 23 September 2005

·      At approximately 17:00, IOF moved into Jama'in village, southwest of Nablus.  They patrolled in the streets.  A number of Palestinian children gathered and threw stones at them.  IOF chased the children and arrested 15-year-old Nidal Saber Sa'ada. 

Saturday, 24 September 2005

·      At approximately 05:00 on Saturday, 24 September 2005, an Israeli helicopter gunship launched a missile at a house belonging to the Abu al-Laban family in the densely populated Jabalya refugee camp.  The missile hit a room on the first floor of the 4-storey house, where 50 individuals (7 families) live.  A woman in her fifties was moderately injured by shrapnel from the missile.  IOF apparently attacked the house because a number of relatives of the family are wanted. 

·      At approximately 05:20, Israeli military aircrafts launched a missile at a blacksmith’s workshop belonging to Nahed Ghazi Abu 'Aassi in the densely populated al-Zaitoun neighborhood in Gaza City.  The workshop was damaged, but no casualties were reported. 

·      At the same time, Israeli military aircrafts launched a missile at Tal al-Hawa neighborhood, but it went astray and fell near a mosque in the area.

·      At approximately 18:00, IOF raided at least 20 houses in al-Zahed neighborhood in the north of the old town of Hebron.  They checked the identity cards of their residents, interrogated them, gathered information about them and photographed a number of them. 

·      At approximately 23:50, IOF launched two aerial attacks in 10 minutes on Khan Yunis.  In the first attack, Israeli aircrafts launched two missiles at a small building belonging to Maher Mahmoud al-Farra, a member of al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade (the military wing of Fatah movement), in the Sheikh Nasser area in the east of Khan Yunis.  The building was completely destroyed.  The building was attacked shortly after a number of members of the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade had left it.  In the second attack, Israeli military aircrafts launched a missile at a building standing on agricultural land in Banil Suhaila village, east of Khan Yunis.  The room was destroyed and two neighboring houses were damaged.  IOF claimed that they attacked two stores of weapons and explosives belonging to the Fatah movement. 

Sunday, 25 September 2005

·      At approximately 00:30, raided and searched dozens of Palestinian houses in various areas of Hebron.  They arrested 19 Palestinian civilians, including two brothers, a journalist and a number of physician and university professors. 

·      Also at approximately 00:30, IOF moved into Dura village, southwest of Hebron.  They raided and searched dozens of houses and arrested 13 Palestinian civilians. 

·      Also at approximately 00:30, IOF moved into Marreesh village, southwest of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians: Mousa and 'Eissa Mohammed Shahin. 

·      At approximately 00:45, IOF moved into Kharsa village, southwest of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians:

1.      Ahmed Mohammed al-Talahma; and

2.      Mahmoud 'Abdul Jaleel al-Shahateet. 

·      Also at approximately 00:45, IOF moved into Karma village, southwest of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians: Mohammed and Mousa Taha al-'Awawda. 

·      Also at approximately 00:45, IOF moved into al-Sammou' village, south of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 7 Palestinian civilians. 

·      At approximately 00:50, IOF moved into Yatta village, south of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians:

1.      'Aatef 'Ali Rabbaa'; and

2.      Mohammed Hassan al-Hareeni. 

·      Also at approximately 00:50, IOF moved into al-Fawar refugee camp, south of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Firas Mohammed Tubaish;

2.      Ussama Qassem al-Najjar; and

3.      Nasser 'Abdul Rahman al-Dirbashi. 

·      Also at approximately 00:50, IOF moved into al-Zahiriya village, southwest of Hebron.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Ref'at 'Abdul Majid al-Qaisiya;

2.      Mohammed Hassan al-Qaisiya; and

3.      Mohammed Radwan al-Takhman.

·      Also at approximately 00:50, IOF moved into Ethna village, west of Hebron.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Mutlaq Abu Juhaisha and arrested him. 

·      At approximately 01:00, IOF moved into Jenin town and refugee camp.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 11 Palestinian civilians. 

·      Also at approximately 01:00, IOF moved into Deir Ghazala village, northeast of Jenin.  They raided and searched a house belonging to Zaid Mahmoud Zakarna, 57, director of religious endowments in Jenin, and arrested him.  Zakarna suffers from diabetes and has to receive insulin injections in the morning and the evening. 

·      Also at approximately 01:00, IOF moved into the villages of Abu Dis and al-'Eizariya, east of occupied Jerusalem.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 7 Palestinian civilians, including teachers and university professors:

1.      Zaher Mohammed al-Masri;

2.      Ahmed Mahmoud 'Uraiqat;

3.      Mousa Salem Far'oun;

4.      Fadel Ibrahim al-Mubayed;

5.      'Ali Ahmed 'Ayad;

6.      Maher Mohammed Abu Hilal; and

7.      'Abdullah Ahmed al-Sha'ar.

·      At approximately 01:10, an Israeli F-16 fighter jet launched two missiles at Dar al-Arqam Islamic School (where 1208 students receive education) in the densely populated al-Tuffah neighborhood in the northeast of Gaza City.  The 3-storey administration building was destroyed and a number of classrooms and other facilities were damaged as a result.  A number of neighbouring houses and civilian facilities were also severely damaged.  In addition, 23 Palestinian civilians, including 7 children and a number of women, were injured by shrapnel while they were inside their houses.

·      At approximately 01:15, IOF moved into 'Aqaba village, southeast of Jenin.  They raided and searched a house belonging to Mustafa Mohammed Abu 'Erra, 45, a teacher, and arrested him.   

·      Also at approximately 01:15, IOF moved into Jaba' village, southwest of Jenin.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians, including one who is a human rights defender:

1.      Ahmed Saleem Salatna, 42, Director of the Zakat (almsgiving) Commission in Jenin; and

2.      Nazeeh Sa'id Abu 'Oun, 43, Director of Prisoners' Support Society in Jenin.

·      Also at approximately 01:15, IOF moved into Shaqba village, northwest of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 9 Palestinian civilians. 

·      At approximately 01:30, IOF moved into Bitounia village, west of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 7 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Sheikh Hassan Yousef, 48, the spokesman of Hamas;

2.      Mos'ab Hassan Yousef, 25;

3.      Owais Hassan Yousef, 18;

4.      Majed 'Awad, 35;

5.      Mohammed 'Omar Hamdan, 41;

6.      Eyas 'Omar Hamdan, 35; and

7.      Nouh Huraish, 38. 

·      At approximately 02:00, IOF moved into Nablus and neighboring refugee camps.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 7 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Dr. Mohammed Yahia Ghazal, 45, a lecturer at an-Najah National University;

2.      Wa'el 'Abdul Karim Hashash, 33;

3.      Ahmed al-Haj 'Ali, 65;

4.      Jalal al-Jarbou', 25;

5.      Tayseer 'Omran, 43;

6.      Tayel al-Teirawi, 28; and

7.      'Alaa' Humaidan, 29.

·      Also at approximately 02:00, IOF moved into 'Assira village, north of Nablus.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians:

1.      'Emad Mahmoud Beerawi, 33; and

2.      Zaher Tayseer Jarar'a, 25.

·      Also at approximately 02:00, IOF moved into Qalqilya.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 5 Palestinian civilians:

1.      'Ammar Mahmud Swaileh, 33;

2.      Mohammed 'Abdullah Samhan, 27;

3.      Naseem Mahmoud al-Shanti, 49;

4.      Ibrahim Mahmoud Abu Zaid, 28; and

5.      'Abdullah 'Abdul Latif Ju'aidi, 34.

·      At approximately 02:15, IOF moved into Biddu village, northwest of Jerusalem.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 5 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Hamza Khairat, 23;

2.      'Abdul Karim Samara, 30;

3.      Mos'ab Du'ais, 22;

4.      Ayman Saleem, 30; and

5.      Ziad Hassan, 26. 

·      Also at approximately 02:15, IOF moved into Beit Sourik village, northwest of Jerusalem.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 4 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Ra'fat Qandeel, 28;

2.      Mohammed Faraj, 25;

3.      Ghaleb al-Jamal, 26; and

4.      Ahmed Mohammed, 24. 

·      Also at approximately 02:15, IOF moved into Qatna village, northwest of Jerusalem.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 4 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Sheikh Ya'qoub Faqeeh, 45;

2.      Mohammed Houshiya, 40;

3.      Eyad Shamasna, 44; and

4.      'Ali Shamasna, 43.

·      At approximately 02:20, IOF moved into Beit Eksa village, northwest of Jerusalem.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Munther Saleh, 37, and arrested him. 

·      At approximately 02:30, IOF moved into Tulkarm and the neighboring Nour Shams refugee camp.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 5 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Fathi Mohammed Qara'awi, 45;

2.      Tayseer Mahmoud Jaber, 30;

3.      Eyad As'ad Abu Shilbaya, 29;

4.      Yousef Mohammed al-Qout, 26; and

5.      Salah 'Abdullah al-Jallad, 28.

·      Also at approximately 02:30, IOF moved into Bala'a village, east of Tulkarm.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians:

1.      Nasser Khalil Abu Dayeh, 29; and

2.      Fadi Mahyoub 'Omair, 24. 

·      At approximately 02:45, IOF moved into Qebia village, north of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Edris Qutna, 40;

2.      Tariq Hssan Ghaizan, 32; and

3.      Jalal Mohammed al-Maslout, 28. 

·      Also at approximately 02:45, IOF moved into Silwad village, east of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Ziad Mash'al, 45, and arrested him. 

·      At approximately 03:00, IOF launched two aerial attacks in 10 minutes on the northern Gaza Strip.  Israeli military aircrafts first attacked a two-storey building in Beit Hanoun, which serves as a cultural centre for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.  The building and a number of neighboring buildings, including UNRWA Women's Union offices and a police station, were damaged.  Israeli military aircrafts then launched a missile at a two-storey house in Jabalaya refugee camp belonging to 'Aamer 'Abdul Rahman Qarmout, 38, a member of the Popular Resistance Committee, where 8 individuals live.  The missile hit a room on the second floor of the house and another room in a neighboring house.  The two houses were severely damaged, but no casualties were reported. 

·      At approximately 03:10, IOF moved into Betllo village, west of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 4 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Jalal Mohammed Abu Ziada, 34;

2.      Shadi Daoud Darwish, 35;

3.      Ra'ed 'Abdul Malek Bazzar, 28; and

4.      Hussein Hassan al-Fata. 

·      Also at approximately 03:10, IOF moved into al-Bireh and the neighboring al-Am'ari refugee camp.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Isma'il Khader al-Wawi, 33;

2.      Yousef Kefaya, 40; and

3.      Islam al-Taweel, 29. 

·      Also at approximately 03:10, IOF moved into Deir Jareer village, east of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Huthaifa 'Abdul Karim Muhanna, 28, and arrested him. 

·      At approximately 03:15, IOF moved into Qarawat Bani Hassan village, southwest of Nablus.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians:

1.      Mahmoud 'Othman 'Aassi, 26; and

2.      'Omran 'Aziz Mar'ei, 29. 

·      Also at approximately 03:15, IOF moved into Eskaka village, south of Jenin.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Hussan Anees Harb, 35, and arrested him. 

·      Also at approximately 03:15, IOF moved into Bedia village, southwest of Nablus.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mohammed Ramadan Shatat, 35, and arrested him.

·      At approximately 03:30, IOF moved into Bethlehem.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 6 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Jamal Shihda Hamdan;

2.      'Ata Mousa Salahat;

3.      'Ata 'Ouda 'Ebayat;

4.      Hassan al-Wardian;

5.      Anwar Zoboun; and

6.      Fathi al-Ramlawi.

·      Also at approximately 03:30, IOF moved into Taqqou' village near Bethlehem.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Kamel Zaghloul Jebril;

2.      Sameer Mohammed al-'Omour; and

3.      Sameeh Ahmed al-Sabbah. 

·      At approximately 03:45, IOF moved into al-Shawawra village, east of Bethlehem.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Tariq 'Abdullah Salem, 33. 

·      Also at approximately 03:45, IOF moved into al-Khader village, south of Bethlehem.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested two Palestinian civilians:

1.      'Eissa Yousef Ghunaim, 34; and

2.      'Omar Mohammed Jouda, 29

·      Also at approximately 03:45, IOF moved into al-'Obaidiya village, east of Bethlehem.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 3 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Younis Mohammed al-'Asa;

2.      Mahmoud 'Abdullah al-'Asa; and

3.      Yassin 'Awad al-'Asa. 

·      At approximately 04:10, IOF moved into Za'tara village, east of Bethlehem.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Ibrahim Hassan al-Sahouri, 33, and arrested him. 

Monday, 26 September 2005

·      At approximately 01:00, IOF moved into Beit Reema village, northwest of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of 'Alaa' Hassan al-Reemawi, 34, and arrested him. 

·      Also at approximately 01:00, IOF moved into Qarawt Bani Zaid village, northwest of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Sa'id Nasser, 24, and arrested him. 

·      At approximately 01:15, IOF moved into 'Aaboud village, northwest of Ramallah.  They raided and searched a house belonging to the family of Mohammed 'Abdul Hai Abu Hussein, 32, and arrested him. 

·      At approximately 01:30, IOF moved into al-Yamoun village, west of Jenin.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 4 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Husni Mustafa 'Abahra, 36;

2.      Mohammed Deeb Abu Hassan, 32;

3.      'Aamer Mohammed al-'Eter, 28; and

4.      Ameen al-'Eter, 30.

·      At approximately 01:40, IOF moved into Seilat al-Harthiya village, west of Jenin.  They raided and searched a number of houses and arrested 5 Palestinian civilians:

1.      Ahmed Shawqi Shawahna, 22;

2.      Muhannad Sa'id Khashan, 28;

3.      Khaled 'Abdul Karim Jaradat, 30;

4.      Mahmoud Hussein Jaradat, 20; and

5.      Zaki 'Abdul Razzaq Zayoud, 26.

·      At approximately 01:45, IOF moved into al-Shyoukh village, northeast of Hebron.  They raided and searched dozens of houses and arrested 17 Palestinian civilians.