The Israeli army said its troops were operating in the Aqabat Jaber refugee camp next to Jericho in the West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry said 15-year-old Mohammed Balhan was killed by army fire.
The army gave no further details.
Archiv: Al-Aqsa mosque
British sisters die in West Bank shooting – as Italian tourist killed in Tel Aviv terror attack
A police officer was at a petrol station when they „heard a noise and noticed a car upside down, and several people lying on the floor“, according to a statement.
Officers approached and „neutralized the driver and killed him“ after seeing he was reaching for a weapon.
CCTV footage captures the moment the terror attack in Tel Aviv took place. A tragic night after a terrorist rammed his car into a group of tourists visiting Israel. 1 was killed, 7 injured.
Six Brit and Italian tourists injured and one killed in Tel Aviv suspected attack
Police said a car rammed into a group of people near a popular seaside park before flipping over.
A 30-year-old man from Italy was killed and four other people, including a 17-year-old, are receiving medical treatment for mild to moderate injuries, the rescue service said.
Police said they shot the driver of the car. The driver‘s condition is unknown at the moment.
Two British-Israeli women killed in West Bank shooting
Israeli media also cited Mr Revivi as saying that the sisters‘ father had been driving ahead of them in another car when theirs was attacked. He reportedly turned around and arrived at the scene to find his wife and daughters being treated by paramedics.
The head of the Israeli military‘s Central Command, which oversees the West Bank, called it an „extremely severe terrorist attack“ and promised that its troops knew how to find those responsible.
Biden administration refuses to condemn Israel storming Al-Aqsa mosque, blocks Security Council statement
(06.04.2023)
The Biden administration staunchly took Israel’s side today. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel refused to condemn Israel’s storming of Al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan, then went on to condemn rocket attacks coming from Gaza and Lebanon.
And the U.S. also stepped in to block a U.N. Security Council statement to the press criticizing Israel for the raids, according to an Israeli official (speaking to an Israeli reporter). Jacob Magid reports that Israeli diplomats coordinated with the U.S.:
US blocks Security Council statement condemning violence after Al Aqsa Mosque raid
A UN official told The National that there was initial widespread agreement among the 15 council members to issue press elements following Israel‘s police raid on Al Aqsa during Ramadan, which this year overlaps with the Jewish holiday of Passover and Western Christian Easter.
However, the US pulled back after 34 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Israel, objecting to the „timing“ of the public press statement.
Israeli warplanes attack targets in Gaza
He said Israeli fighter jets attacked with at least three missiles an outpost in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood in the southeast of Gaza City, causing destruction and fire as well as material damage to neighboring facilities but no casualties.
Israeli fighter jets also attacked an outpost in the southwest of Gaza City, causing material damage. No casualties were reported.
Hamas has not claimed responsibility for the rockets. Focusing your attack on them instead of the deliberate Israeli provocations that include the brutal assaults on AlAqsa misses the point.
Interceptions happening off screen after a volley of rockets were fired from Gaza toward Sderot.
UNIFIL statement on artillery response to rocket fire, 07 April 2023
Early this morning, the IDF informed UNIFIL that they will begin an artillery response to yesterday’s rocket launches.
Immediately after, UNIFIL personnel heard loud explosions around the city of Tyre.
Israel Prepares Forces ‚On All Borders‘ Amid Lebanon Rocket Attacks, Unrest
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, IDF spokesperson Richard Hecht said that about 34 rockets were launched earlier in the day from Lebanon into Israel, 25 of which were intercepted and six of which fell into Israeli territory. The barrage is one of the largest since the last war between the neighboring rivals fought 15 years ago, and Hecht called the new attack a „very serious event.“
While Hecht said the IDF has not yet identified the perpetrator, he said the launch was believed to have been conducted by a Palestinian group, potentially tied to Hamas or Islamic Jihad, two movements present in the Gaza Strip,
Israeli airstrikes target area in Lebanon‘s Tyre region
The Israeli army also held the Lebanese state responsible for „every directed fire emanating from its territory.“
Al-Mayadeen television said the Israeli attack caused damages to several nearby houses.
The announcement of the strikes came hours after militants from Lebanon fired nearly three dozen rockets at Israel, marking a further escalation in the region following violence at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site.
Israeli police raid Al-Aqsa Mosque for a second night
(April 6 2023)
Israeli forces have stormed Islam‘s third holiest site – Al-Aqsa Mosque – for the second night in a row.
Several Palestinian worshippers were injured after Israeli forces fired tear gas and stun grenades.
Al Jazeera‘s Natasha Ghoneim reports from occupied East Jerusalem.
Global condemnation after Israeli riot police attack worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque
Armed police in riot gear stormed the prayer hall of Al-Aqsa mosque before dawn Wednesday, aiming to dislodge „law-breaking youths and masked agitators“ they said had barricaded themselves inside.
التقى الممثل الخاص عمرو مع الشيخ عزام، مدير الأوقاف الإسلامية، لمناقشة الاستعدادات لشهر رمضان، يكون مفعما بالسلام، ويعكس روح الشهر المبارك، وكذلك تأكيد التزام الولايات المتحدة بالوضع التاريخي القائم.
(28.02.2023)
Evergreen chart-topper on the Israeli hit parade: “May your village burn!”
It‘s not really a #flagmarch is it; just a day for israelis to kick elderly Palestinians while your mate pepper sprays her
| from @bahaa_alghoul
Visit by Far-Right Israeli Lawmaker Sparks Jerusalem Unrest
Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of a small ultranationalist opposition party and a follower of the late rabbi and political extremist, Meir Kahane, entered the compound early Sunday along with dozens of supporters.
Israeli police stormed Jerusalem‘s Al-Aqsa Mosque hours after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at Palestinians. Witnesses say some Palestinians stayed after Friday prayers to celebrate the ceasefire. Police claim there were „riots.“
US Embassy in Israel Seeks Apology for Israeli Group’s Third Temple Photo Stunt
Achiya reacted to the embassy‘s statement swiftly, saying that the man who presented the picture acted on his own behalf.
„We wish to thank the ambassador Mr. David Friedman and the staff members for their professionalism and courtesy… regretfully the entire event was marred by a cheap political act, the responsible staff member was identified and apologizes and we will deal with the matter internally in the organization,“ Achiya said in its statement.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Pictured With Controversial Image of Jerusalem Third Temple Replacing Muslim Mosques
It was unclear at the time whether Friedman noticed that the image was doctored and whether he was endorsing it or not. A U.S. Embassy official told Haaretz they have demanded an apology from the organization „for allowing one of their staff to present this controversial image to the ambassador during the visit.“
A statement issued by the embassy later said that Friedman „was not aware of the image thrust in front of him when the photo was taken. He was deeply disappointed that anyone would take advantage of his visit to Bnei Brak to create controversy.“