ARIJ Monthly Report on the Israeli Colonization Activities in the West Bank

Volume 72, July 2004 Issue

Israeli Colonization Activities in the West Bank & Gaza Strip

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 Jerusalem

• The IOF demolished the two-storey house of ‘Ali Harbi El Shakhasher in Al Salam outskirt_ Ras Shehata area under the pretext of not having building permits. Quds (Jul 1, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers razed tens of dunums of agricultural land and uprooted hundreds of trees which belong to Al Salhout family in As Sawahira Ash Sharqiya southeast of Jerusalem city for the Segregation Wall. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004).
   
• The Israeli central court issued an order to delay the demolition of Taghrid ‘Edali's house in Jerusalem city for a period of one year according to the appeal handed by Jerusalem center for social and economical rights. Quds (Jul 2, 2004)
   
• The Israeli Supreme court issued an order to reroute 30km out of 40km Wall constructed around Jerusalem city. The changes would be as follows:

1. The court agreed on the construction of the Wall which extends from Safa to Beit Liqya.

2. The part from Beit Liqya to Jabal Al Mu’atam was rejected.

3. The part of the wall that extends from Jabal Al Mu’atam to Nataf was rejected.

4. From Nataf to Qatana was also rejected.

5. The court agreed on the part which extends from Qatanna to Beit Surik.

6. The part from Beit Surik to Biddu was rejected

7. From Biddu to Beit Duqqu was rejected.

8. and finally the Wall from Beit Duqqu to Beituniya was rejected. Quds (Jul 2, 2004[g1] )

• The Israeli bulldozers razed more lands in Wa’r El Dik area in ‘Anata village to the northeast of Jerusalem city, Wadi ‘Ayar and between Al Barid outskirt and the Coptic outskirt near Neve Yaacov colony to the north of the city for the Segregation Wall. Not forgetting to mention that the IOF continued constructing the gate on the entrance of Shu’fat camp. Wafa (Jul 5, 2004)
   

• The Israeli bulldozers razed tens of fruitful trees in Al Sawahra Ash Sharqiy southeast of Jerusalem city for the Segregation Wall, in the time the IOF supplied the main road between Al Barid outskirt and Qalandiya to the north of Jerusalem city with cement blocks. Wafa (Jul 6, 2004). For more information, click here.
   

• The IOF continued razing the lands in Wad El Nar area near Al Sawahira, Al ‘Eizariya, Abu Dis and Al Sheikh Sa’ed southeast of Jerusalem city at favor of constructing part of the Segregation Wall in the area. Wafa (Jul 7, 2004). For more information, click here
   

• Jerusalem municipality court postponed the demolition of Maher Al ‘Anany's house until the 3^rd of Feb 2005 under the pretext of being unlicensed along with another house owned by Ahmad Al Zahayka in Jabal Al Mukabbir which was also postponed for 18 months and was charged for NIS 25,000 as a penalty under the same pretext. Quds (Jul 15, 2004). Click here for related articles.
   

• The IOF demolished without pre-notification seven barracks in Khalet Al ‘Ajouz in At Tur area in Jerusalem city under the pretext of being unlicensed. The barracks belong to Fatima Al Radaideh. Quds (Jul 15, 2004)
   

• The Israeli committee for building and construction agreed on constructing more than 203 new housing units along with 2000m² mall and 1000m² public buildings in Al Sawahira neighborhood in Jabal Al Mukabbir in Jerusalem. Quds (Jul 17, 2004)
   

• The IOF notified resident Khalid Musalam Muhammad Za’atreh of their willing to demolish his poultry and sheep farms in As Sawahira Ash Sharqiya village. Another three houses are going to be isolated in the area due to the Segregation Wall Israel intends to construct (6m away from the Palestinian houses in the area). Moreover the IOF plans to erect a new road which is parallel in track with the wall path. The IOF also informed the residents of their willing to construct a gate near Al Container checkpoint for students heading to Al Quds University and those holding Jerusalem ID’s. Quds (Jul 21, 2004)    
      

• The IOF razed and without pre-notification 152 dunums of agricultural lands to the west of ‘Anata town and uprooted 200 Olive trees in the area. Lands are located in Blocks: 11 and 13, Parcels: 206 and 124 (76 dunums each parcel) for the Segregation Wall. Quds (Jul 22, 2004). See map of violation

• Jerusalem municipality court charged resident Saleh Yaqin Da’na NIS 270,000 as a penalty under the pretext of not having building permits. Quds (Jul 26, 2004)
   

• New colonial project is planned to be constructed over 450 dunums of lands south of the old city of Jerusalem. Quds (Jul 31, 2004). click here for related articles
   

• Jerusalem Municipality handed military orders to three Bedouin families from Al Jahalin tribe near ‘Anata town north of Jerusalem city to evacuate their houses under the pretext of being an obstacle to the Segregation Wall path. Quds (Jul 31, 2004).

 Qalqiliya

• The IOF handed residents of ‘Azzun ‘Atma military orders to demolish three houses , one agricultural house and a water tank which belong to: Hatem Muhammad Hasan Salameh, ‘Abed El Men’m Sa’ed Yunis, Muhammad Daoud Omar and Muhammad ‘Ali Hamed El Sheikh. Wafa (Jul 8, 2004). click here for related articles
   

• The IOF put several numbers of tents on the hilltop near the Segregation Wall path on lands of Jayyus village and constructed roads extending from Jayyus city to Falamya village in the north. Quds (Jul 17, 2004)
   

• The IOF uprooted 30 citrus trees in the area between Qalqiliya and Habla cities and destroyed the water network which supplies more than 50 dunums of agricultural lands in the city. Lands belong to ‘Adnan Al Naser and Abu ‘Amsha family. Quds (Jul 25, 2004).
   

• Plans to construct a new neighborhood of 50 housing units under the name of “Nov Hasharon project” close to Alfei Menashe and Nirit colonies on the western part of the Armistice line “Green line”. Quds (Jul 28, 2004)

  Gaza
 

• The Israeli bulldozers uprooted hundreds of Citrus trees east of Beit Hanoun town to the north of Gaza Strip. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004).
   

• Israel is planning to create a security zone that extends 5km from the northern borders of the Strip to circulate Beit Hanoun town. The zone will be supplied with military bases, roads and tanks. As a result, more than 31,000 inhabitants from Beit Hanoun and the nearby areas will be forced to pass through an Israeli check-point to access Gaza city. Quds (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The Israeli bulldozers demolished 13 houses in Qizan Al Najjar area to the east of Khan Yunis city south of the Strip; thus increasing the total number of demolished houses to 15. In another incident, three sheep farms owned by Naser ‘Ashour, ‘Abed el Karim Abu Omran and Nathim Sha’th were razed in addition to 15 dunums of agricultural land threatened to be razed in the area along with other three houses which belong to: Ahmad Abu Nar, Naser ‘Ashour and ‘Abed El Karim Abu Omran. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The IOF took over Abu Jarad house located southeast Al Zaytoun neighborhood in Gaza city and transferred it into a military watch point. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The Israeli bulldozers razed vast areas of agricultural land cultivated with Guava in Al Qarara area to the north of Khan Yunis which belong to Jabara Al Fara. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The IOF took over two Palestinian houses east of Beit Hanoun city to the north of Gaza Strip which belong to ‘Abed El Karim Abu Odeh and turned them into military barracks. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The IOF constructed a new military base in the area between the Erez industrial zone and Abu Safiya area in Beit Hanoun city north of the Strip and supplied the area with cement blocks and barbed wires. Wafa+ Al Ayam (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished Al Qudra Mosque in Al Qarara town to the north of Khan Yunis turning it to a heap of rubble. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The IOF razed vast areas of agricultural land in Shehabar land to the east of Gaza city. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The Israeli bulldozers staged into Jabalya town to the north of the Strip and razed vast areas of agricultural land, causing severe damages to the properties. Wafa (Jul 2, 2004)
   

• The IOF razed 24 dunums of a plastic house cultivated with Citrus trees and owned by Mahmoud Al Masri in Beit Hanoun town. Moreover the IOF took over the house of Omar Qasim in the town and turned it into a military barrack. Al Ayam (Jul 2, 2004)
   

• The IOF completely demolished eight houses along with seven commercial stores in Al Brazil neighborhood in Rafah city. Wafa+ Al Ayam (Jul 2, 2004).
   

• The IOF erected two meters earth mounds to the south of Al Matahen checkpoint and east of Salaheddin road to the north of Khan Yunis city. Wafa (Jul 2, 2004).
   

• The IOF razed a poultry farm owned by Muhammad Al Kafarneh and razed vast areas of agricultural land cultivated with Citrus, Olives and Almonds trees belonging to: Omar Al Kafarneh, Shakir Shabat and ‘Atiya ‘Ali to the east of Beit Hanoun town north of the Strip. Wafa (Jul 2, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished the house of Martyr Muhammad Dayf Allah in Al Farta neighborhood to the east of Beit Hanoun town. Wafa (Jul 2, 2004)
   

• The Israeli bulldozers razed 10 dunums of agricultural land cultivated with fruitful trees in Beit Hanoun town to the north of the Strip which belongs to Mahmoud ‘Abed El Hadi Hamad. Wafa (Jul 3, 2004)
   

• The Israeli bulldozers continued razing hundreds of dunums of agricultural land cultivated with Olives and Citrus trees in Al Farta area to the east of Beit Hanoun town. Lands belong to: Amen Abu Odeh, ‘Abed El Qader Abu Odeh, Mahmoud Hamad, Khalil Al Masri, and Omar Al Kafarneh. The IO bulldozers razed 100 dunums of lands cultivated with Citrus and Fruits trees east of Jabalya camp which belong to: ‘Abed Rabu, Al Batsh, Al Zein and ‘Eid families. Wafa (Jul 3, 2004)
   

• The IOF uprooted hundreds of Citrus trees around Duwar Hamuda to the north of the Strip. Lands belong to: Al Dahnun, Qlaybu and Hamuda families. Wafa (Jul 4, 2004)
   

• The IOF took over the three-storey house of ‘Abed El ‘Al family east of Beit Lahya town to the north of the Gaza Strip and turned it into a military watch point. Quds (Jul 4, 2004)    
   

• The IOF destroyed three lethal workshops in Al Zaytoun neighborhood, Jabalya camp and Al Nusayrat neighborhood which belongs to Shenora, Abu Kwayk families and Sabir Al Hadidi. Quds (Jul 5, 2004)
   

• The IOF started erecting a trench around the Israeli military base in Abu Dhaher area to the south of Kissufem road. Quds (Jul 5, 2004)
   

• The IOF erected a new road 100m away to the southwest of Kissufem road to the east of Deir El Balah. Lands belong to Al Masri family. Wafa (Jul 5, 2004)
   

• In a report issued by Al Mezan human center assured that the Israeli Forces demolished 576 houses and razed 688 dunums of agricultural land during the month of May 2004. Al Ayam (Jul 5, 2004)
   

• The IOF burned three houses in the western camp of Khan Yunis to the south of the Gaza Strip, of which the house of ‘Ali Abu Mustafa was known. Wafa (Jul 6, 2004).
   

• The Israeli bulldozers razed vast areas of lands around Bahlul building in Al Brazil neighborhood to the southeast of Rafah. Wafa (Jul 6, 2004)
   

• The IOF staged into east of Jabalya camp near Salaheldin road and razed plastic houses and agricultural land cultivated with Citrus and Olive trees belonging to the families of Al Jamal and Abu Warda. Al Ayam (Jul 6, 2004)
   

• The house of Omar Qanan was burned in Khan Yunis camp due to the heavy shelling the area received. Al Ayam (Jul 6, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished a concrete factory owned by ‘Abed El Latif Abu Odeh and located at the entrance of Beit Hanoun town to the north of the Strip. In addition the IOF demolished the house of Khamis Al Majdalawi in the same area. Wafa (Jul 6, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished the house of Fawzi Abu Sha’ar to the north of Kissufem road east of Deir El Balah after forcing all dwellers to evacuate the house under the threat of weapons. Wafa (Jul 7, 2004)
   

• The IOF staged into Al Brazil neighborhood on the Palestinian-Egyptian borders southeast of Rafah district and demolished several number of houses and commercial stores in the old market of the neighborhood. Among the houses, the following were known: Abu Libda and Al Basheti families. Al Ayam (Jul 7, 2004)
   

• The IOF took over the house of Naser Al Za’anen east of Beit Hanun town turning it into a military barrack and demolished his poultry farm. Wafa (Jul 7, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished three houses which belong to Salem Al Zaradi, Husam Abu Matrud and Tayser Abu Reziq to the west of Khan Yunis district near Neve Dekalim colony. At the same time, the IOF notified several number of residents in the area to evacuate their houses, preparing them for demolition. Wafa (Jul 8, 2004)
   

• The IOF staged into Khan Yunis camp to the south of Gaza Strip and completely demolished 25 houses and partially demolished 10 others. Wafa (Jul 8, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished three houses in Qizan Al Najjar area in Khan Yunis to the south of the Gaza Strip which belong to Salah, Mesleh and Jum’a Al Sha’er. The IOF also razed vast areas of lands in the area owned by the family. Wafa (Jul 9, 2004)
   

• The IOF staged into Tel Qlaybu area to the east of Beit Lahya town and took over the houses of ‘Afana, Abu Safiya and Subeh families and razed vast areas of land in the area and in Tel El ‘Za’tar to the north of the Strip. Wafa (Jul 10, 7, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished the house of Ahmad Hassan Kaloub in Beit Hanun town to the north of the Strip, Displacing 10 dwellers. Wafa (Jul 12, 2004)
   

• The IOF totally demolished 31 houses in Al Namsawi neighborhood to the west of Khan Yunis and partially demolished 3 others displacing 50 dwellers. Wafa (Jul 12, 2004)
   
• The IOF continued to raze for the fourteenth day on row hundreds dunums of lands cultivated with Citrus and Olives in Al Sika area west of Beit Hanoun. Lands belong to ‘Eidwan, Abu Odeh, Al Za’anen and Abu ‘Aben families. Wafa (Jul 12, 2004)
   
• The IOF took over the house of Abu Hazim Shabat located in Al Farta area to the east of Beit Hanoun and turned it into a military barrack. Quds (Jul 13, 2004)
   
• The IOF razed vast areas of agricultural land cultivated with Palms and Citrus trees in Wadi El Salqa village east of Deir El Balah city. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004)
   
• The IOF took over four houses east of Al Qarara area to the north of Khan Yunis city and turned them into military watch points. Houses belong to: Yahya Al Fara (and his brothers), Fawzi Al Qudra, ‘Ala’ Al Fara and ‘Ayed Abu Hadaf. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers razed vast areas of agricultural land east of Al Qarara area to the north of Khan Yunis city and owned by Al Fara, Abu ‘Eid and Abu Sarhan families. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004)
   
• The IOF took over the house of ‘Ataya Swalem north of Beit Hanoun and displaced its 9 dwellers. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers uprooted 200 Olive and Palm trees east of Al Qarara area to the north of Khan Yunis city and demolished the wall that surrounds the house of Samer Al Fara. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004)
   
• The IOF completely demolished the second floor of Taleb El Dani in El Sheikh ‘Ajlen area south of Gaza city. Al Ayam (Jul 13, 2004)
   
• The IOF took over the houses of Sa’ed and Wael Shabet in Beit Hanoun town and transformed them into military barracks. Wafa (Jul 14, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished the house of Ibrahim Al Sawarka along with a sheep farm owned by ‘Eid Al Sawarka to the west of Beit Hanun town. Wafa (Jul 16, 2004)
   
• Four concrete factories were demolished in Beit Hanun town; two of them belong to Jaber Dayf Allah, Abu 'Abed Allah Musleh and Nasar Musleh. Wafa+ Quds (Jul 16, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers razed the walls surrounding eight houses owned by Al Basyoni family in Beit Hanoun town. Wafa (Jul 16, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished the house of Ahmad Abu Nar in Qizan Al Najjar area in Khan Yunis district. Quds (Jul 16, 2004)
   
• According to a report issued by Al Mizan center assured that since the 28^th of June 2004, the IOF razed 2000 dunums of agricultural land mostly cultivated with Citrus trees and are located in Beit Hanoun town. Out of the 2000 dunums, 800 dunums are located to the east of Jabalya town. Moreover the IOF demolished three artesian wells, demolished tens of houses and took over 17 houses turning them into military barracks. Quds (Jul 16, 2004)  
   
• The IOF staged into Al Sika Street in Beit Hanun town and took over the houses of Muhammad Al Basyoni and 'Abed El Wahab Al Basyoni turning them into military barracks. Wafa (Jul 17, 2004)
   
• The IOF razed tens of dunums of agricultural lands cultivated with Citrus trees east of Beit Hanoun town. Lands belong to Al Za’anin family. Wafa (Jul 18, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers razed agricultural properties in Beit Hanoun town which belong to: Isma’il and ‘Abed El Karim Al Za’anin and demolished several number of plastic houses owned by Fadi and Khalil Al Za’anin along with a poultry farm owned by Muhammad Al Za’anin. Wafa (Jul 18, 2004)
   
• The IOF constructed new military base west of Beit Hanoun in the area located between Al Sultan and Al Sika Streets. Wafa (Jul 19, 2004)
   
• The IOF completely demolished the house of Martyr Nahed Abu Odeh in Beit Hanoun town in addition to three others which were partially damaged and owned by Mu’ath, Sa’ed and Muner Abu Odeh. The IOF also demolished concrete stores which belong to Jad Allah Al Kafarneh. Wafa (Jul 19, 2004)
   
• The IOF constructed new military base northeast of Beit Hanoun town to the north of the Gaza Strip. Wafa (Jul 19, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers started erecting a deep trench around Al ‘Awda passage, the only land entrance for the Gaza Strip. Moreover tens of Olive trees were uprooted during the process. Al Ayam (Jul 19, 2004)
   
• The IOF constructed a military base northwest of Al Shuhada cemetery to the east of Gaza city. The new military base was constructed on a property owned by the Islamic Waqf. Wafa (Jul 19, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished the house of Abu Yousef El Quqa in Al Shate’ refugee camp to the west of Gaza city, causing severe damages to the nearby houses. Wafa (Jul 20, 2004)
   
•   The IOF took over two houses owned by ‘Atta and Hamed ‘Abed El Dayem in Beit Hanoun town. Wafa (Jul 20, 2004)
   
• The demolished agricultural properties owned by the agricultural union in Beit Hanoun town and razed one dunum of agricultural land in the area. Wafa (Jul 20, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished one water well and other properties  belonging to Rushdi Al Za’anin in Al Sika Street to the west of Beit Hanoun town. The also demolished two poultry farms owned by ‘Aref Al Za’anin in the area. Wafa (Jul 20, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished the house of Mahmoud Matariya in Al Salam neighborhood in Rafah city and demolished concrete walls surrounding the house of Bahlul family. Wafa (Jul 21, 2004)
   
• The Israeli troops staged into Al Salam and Al Brazil neighborhoods to the south of Rafah city and demolished the house Sami Bergis Abu Tah. Wafa (Jul 21, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished the wall surrounding the house of Al Za’anin family in Beit Hanoun town transferring it into a military watch point. Wafa (Jul 21, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished the house of Taysser Abu Hwayhi in Al Sika Street in Beit Hanoun town and the wall that surrounds the house of Wasef Al Masri along with a commercial store owned by Abu ‘Abein family in the area. Wafa (Jul 21, 2004)
   
• The IOF constructed a new military base to the east of Beit Hanoun town near Buret Abu Ghazal area. Wafa (Jul 21, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers staged into Al Sha’ut neighborhood in Rafah city and completely demolished three houses owned by Jamal Muhammad Judeh, Muhammad ‘Adel Rabe’ and Muhammad ‘Abed El Hai Hussein. Wafa (Jul 22, 2004)
   
• The IOF took over the two-storey house of Sa’ed Al Masri and the houses of Akram and Ahmad ‘Abed El ‘Aziz Abu Odeh in Al Sika Street in Beit Hanoun town and transformed them into military barrack. Wafa (Jul 22, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers razed some agricultural lands owned by Suhail Al Shanty west of Beit Hanun town and constructed a new military base on lands of Zamo family north of the town. Wafa (Jul 22, 2004).
   
• A total of 18 houses were completely demolished and other 4 house were partially damaged in Al Brazil and Al Salam neighborhoods in Rafah city before the IOF withdrawal from the area. Wafa (Jul 22, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished a lethal workshop in Al Amal neighborhood near Al Rahma Mosque to the west of Khan Yunis causing severe damages to the house of Muhammad Salehiya. Al Ayam (Jul 22, 2004)
   
• Governor of Beit HanOun assured that the total losses of the town since the incursion of the Israeli Forces on the 28^th of June 2004, reached to $ 90 millions and more than 2000 dunums of agricultural lands were razed. Quds (Jul 23, 2004).
   
• The IOF demolished 6 houses in Al Sha’ut area in Rafah city which belong to: Muner Hasuna, ‘Ali Hasuna, Ahmad Abu Msameh, Saleh Al Halqawi and two other houses owned by Al Yazgi and Abu Gazar families. Wafa (Jul 24, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers started erecting a trench around Rafah passage on the borders between the south of Gaza Strip and the Egyptian borders under the pretext of searching for smuggling tunnels. Quds (Jul 25, 2004)
   
• The IOF staged into Block (J) in Al Sha’uth area in Rafah camp under heavy barrage of gunfire and completely demolished five Palestinian houses. Quds (Jul 25, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished the tow-storey house of Abu Malik Jundiya south of Al Sabra neighborhood in Gaza city. In addition, the IOF constructed new military base in Al Shanti area to the west of Beit Hanoun town. Quds+ Al Ayyam (Jul 26, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished the wall surrounding the secondary school of Beit Hanoun and razed lands belonging to the agricultural department of Al Azhar University. Quds (Jul 28, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished one room and a wall surrounding the house of Amal Hamad in Al Sika Street in Beit Hanun town and transferred it into a military barrack. Quds (Jul 29, 2004)
   
• The IOF dynamited the three-storey building “ Al Ja’l” on the coastal road to the south of Gaza city after planting it with heavy explosive devices. The Israeli bulldozers continued to raze the agricultural lands belonging to Shamlakh family. Quds (Jul 29, 2004)
   
• The IOF demolished 8 houses in Qizan El Najjar area to the east of Khan Yunis which belong to: Isma’il Khedar, Naji Al Huwari, Raed Al Malahi, Osama Khedar, Liyla Khedar, Kamil Abu Nimer, Salim al Huwari and Saleh Abu ‘Azoum. In another incident, the Israeli bulldozers razed lands owned by Shamlakh, Daloul, Nabhan and Saqer families. Quds (Jul 29, 2004)  
   
• The IOF staged into Al Sha’ut camp on the Palestinian-Egyptian border and constructed a new road, completely demolished two houses and partially demolished two  others.  In addition, the IOF demolished two residential buildings each composed of four floors in the area and belong to Al Bana and Barhoum families, displacing 20 families (90 dwellers). Al Ayyam (Jul 30, 2004)
   
• The IOF staged into Rafah city and completely demolished 14 houses which belong to: Fayiq, Fayiz, Ahmad, Sa’ed, Muhammad, Khamis, Rafiq, Zaki and Sa’diya Al Bana, Muhammad Al Ghazazi, Jamal Hasuna, Suleiman Barhoum, Musa Al Sarafandi and ‘Abed Allah Shuman. The IOF also demolished a poultry farm owned by Salim Qashta and razed 8 dunums of lands cultivated with Olives trees and belong to Mattar Abu Tah along with another 4 dunums cultivated with Tomato and owned by Nayif Abu Shouf. Quds (Jul 30, 2004)
   
• The IOF constructed a new military base in Abu Safiya area to the east of Beit Lahya town. Quds (Jul 31, 2004)
   
• The Israeli bulldozers razed the wall that surrounds the house of ‘Abed El ‘Al family in Beit Lahya town. In addition, three dunums of land cultivated with Citrus trees were razed by the IOF west of Beit Hanoun town and belong to Al Shanti family. Quds (Jul 31, 2004)

Bethlehem

• The IOF demolished the three-storey building owned by ‘Atef Hasan Al Kamel in Al Saf Street in Bethlehem city. Quds (Jul 4, 2004)
   

• The Israeli chief commander Moshe Keplanski issued an order to substitute the barbed wires of the Segregation Wall in the northern part of Bethlehem city, ‘Aida camp and Beit Jala city with 9 meters cement blocks at favor of connecting it with the part in the northeastern entrance of Bethlehem city and the northwestern part of Beit Jala city through bypass road # 60 to Al Walaja city. As a result more lands will be confiscated for the wall. ARIJ+ Quds+ Al Ayam (Jul 7, 2004). See photo 1 & Photo 2 below

• The IOF took over the house of Muhammad Abu ‘Aker in ‘Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem city and transformed it into a military barrack. Wafa (Jul 11, 2004)
   

• The IOF dynamited the house of ‘Ala’ ‘Ali ‘Abed El Karim Al Satafi in Ad Duheisha refugee camp to the south of Bethlehem city after planting it with heavy explosive devices, as a result 10 dwellers were displaced. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004)
   

• A group of Israeli surveyors put a number of benchmarks in more than 2000 dunums of lands in Jabal Abu Zeid, Al Nahla and Khalet El Quten in Artas village to the west of Bethlehem at favor of erecting a road that connects road No. 60 west of Bethlehem with Israeli colonies in the eastern rural areas. Quds (Jul 14, 2004) . Click here for related articles.

 Jenin

• The IOF demolished the house of Ahmad Lutfi Khalaf in Burqin town to the west of Jenin city. Quds (Jul 2, 2004).
   

• The IOF razed vast areas of agricultural lands and uprooted tens of Olive trees near the bypass road in the village of Ya’bad, east of Jenin city, and belong to Osama Al Taher. Wafa (Jul 4, 2004).
   

• For the fourth day on row, the IOF continued razing agricultural land in Ya’bad town to the west of Jenin, erected trenches and uprooted 80 Olive trees. Wafa (Jul 7, 2004).
   

• The IOF dynamited the house of Fawaz Khamis ‘Abed in Ya’bad town after planting it with heavy explosive devices, causing severe damages to the nearby houses. The neighboring houses belong to Fawaz's brother and father. Wafa (Jul 10, 2004)
   

• The IOF dynamited two houses in Qabatiya town to the south of Jenin city which belong to Naser Muhammad Sultan Khazema and Makhzom Khazema turning them into a heap of rubble. Wafa (Jul 12, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished the two-storey house of ‘Adnan Tawfeq ‘Abed in Dan village to the west of Jenin after planting it with heavy explosive devices and forcing all dwellers to evacuate the house. The demolition caused severe damages to more than ten neighboring houses. Wafa (Jul 14, 2004)
   

• The Israeli committee for planning and construction handed military orders to demolish two under-construction houses in Tura Al Gharbiya village to the west of Jenin near the Segregation Wall path. The houses belong to Naji Taher Qabaha and Muhammad Ahmad Khader. Moreover two poultry farms are threatened by demolition in the village and are owned by Tariq and Fayez Qabaha. Wafa (Jul 18, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished five commercial stores in Barta’a Al Sharqiya village to the west of Jenin which belong to Muhammad Yousef Qabaha along with a carpentry workshop owned by Muhammad Ahmad Qabaha. Wafa (Jul 20, 2004)
   

• The IOF staged into Al Wad area to the west of Barta’a Ash Sharqiya village in Jenin and demolished 23 commercial stores along with two houses and an Olive presser without giving owners chance to salvage their belongings. Moreover another 20 stores are threatened to be demolished in the same area. Wafa (Jul 20, 2004)
   

• The high information committee in Jenin district assured that the IOF finished constructing 250 new housing units in Shaked, Rehan and Mevo Dotan colonies and expanded the industrial zone in Shaked colony. In addition, the IOF erected a new road between Barta’a Ash Sharqiya and Zabda villages in the western part of the district. Al Ayam (Jul 26, 2004)
   

• The IOF burned 70 dunums of land cultivated with Almonds and Olives trees in ‘Arraba town to the south of Jenin city and are located close to Mevo Dotan colony. Lands belong to: ‘Abed El Latif Yousef Daqa and Ra’fat Nimr Daqa. Quds (Jul 30, 2004)  

Hebron

• The IOF uprooted more than 300 Olive trees in Kherbit Jamrura in Beit Kahil town to the west of Hebron city. Lands belong to: Muhammad, Suleiman, Muhammad, Mahmoud and Ibrahim ‘Abed El Hadi ‘Asafreh, Saleh Khalil Jaber ‘Asasra, Mesbah ‘Akel Al Zuhour, ‘Abed El Hamid Salameh ‘Atawneh and ‘Aziz Suleiman ‘Atawneh. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004)
   

• The agricultural department in Hebron district assured that the losses estimated in the agricultural sector during the month of June 2004 reached to US $ 104,000. Quds (Jul 2, 2004)
   

• A group of Israeli colonists of Ramat Yashai aggressed on Palestinian houses in Tel Rumaida and Martyrs Street. In addition the IOF substituted the earth mounds with an electronic gate on the road between Dura and Deir Samit to the southwest of Hebron city. Al Ayam (Jul 3, 2004)
   

• The IOF demolished three houses and a sheep farm in ‘Arab Ramadin area to the southwest of Adh Dhahiriya town. Two houses belong to Salameh Zayed Al ‘Azazmeh and his sons while the third belongs to Salim Musa Al ‘Anani. Wafa (Jul 5, 2004)
   

• A group of Israeli colonists constructed a new outpost on 150 dunums of lands in Fuqeiqis village to the southwest of Hebron city, located 300m to the west of Negohot colony. As a result, 500 dunums of lands owned by Al Sewayi family are threatened to be confiscated. This outpost will connect Negohot colony with Mizpe Lahaf outpost. Wafa (Jul 7, 2004)
   

• A group of Israeli surveyors worked on surveying the area of Khan Shahin in the old city of Hebron which connects the commercial center with Maydan Al Sahla. This action came as the IOF are substituting the cement blocks and barbed wires with a permanent Iron Gate. Al Ayam (Jul 12, 2004)
   

• The IOF uprooted 100 Fruitful trees in Beit Ummar town to the north of Hebron city under the pretext of “State land”. Lands belong to Emad Muhammad Abu ‘Ayash. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004)
   

• The IOF aggressed on Palestinian houses in Wad Al Nasara neighborhood, took over several numbers of houses and transferred them into military watch-points. Among the houses, the houses of Munther Da'na and Jaber family were known. Wafa (Jul 17, 2004)
   

• The IOF took over several numbers of houses in the old city of Hebron and turned them into a military barracks. Among the owners, the houses of ‘Awad Al Khateb, Hani Da’na and the families of Abu Haykel, Salhab and Al Za’tary were known. Quds (Jul 18, 2004)
   

• The IOF broke into the Islamic charity and several number of houses in Yatta town south of Hebron city and caused severe damages to the properties. Among the owners,  ‘Ali Khalid Mor, Higazi, Ibrahim and Tawfeq Al Shawahin, Mahmoud, Hamad and Naser Al Najjar were known. Quds (Jul 20, 2004)
   

• Intensive colonial activities are taking place in four colonies in Hebron city on the expense of Palestinian lands. The expansions are in:

1. Qiryat Arba’ colony to the east of Hebron.

2. Around an Israeli outpost in Bani Na’im town south of Hebron city (constructed a year ago).

3. Four caravans were added in the southern part of Afagel colony in At Tuwani village to the east of Yatta town.

4. Three caravans were added south of Bani Haver colony in Bani Na’im town. Wafa (Jul 20, 2004)

• Colonists of Qiryat Arba’ destroyed Apple  trees and vine yards cultivated in 10 dunums of land east of Hebron city and belong to Da’na and Al Ja’bary families. Wafa (Jul 22, 2004)
   

• Colonists of ‘Ataniel, to the south of Hebron city, uprooted 30 Olive trees which belong to Rasmi Muhammad Hasan Al Hrowsh and Muhammad ‘Ali Al Hrowsh. Al Ayam (Jul 24, 2004)
   

• The IOF notified seven residents in Arab Al Hathalin to the east of Yatta town south of Hebron city of their intentions to demolish their houses under the pretext of not having building permits. Houses belong to: Ibrahim ‘Awad Tabna, ‘Ali Muhammad Hathalin, Salman Odeh Swaleh, Khalil Odeh Hathalin, Suleiman ‘Ali al Budour and Muhammad Ahmad Hathalin. Moreover the IOF handed military orders to Suleiman Odeh Hathalin and ‘Abed Allah Tabna to stop construction in their houses under the same pretext, as a result 100 inhabitants will be displaced. Quds (Jul 25, 2004)
   

• The IOF took over the house of Ahmad Mahmoud Ibrahim Al Sewati from Beit ‘Awa town and turned it into military barrack. Quds (Jul 25, 2004)
   

• The Israeli bulldozers started razing more than 1500 dunums of lands isolated between the Segregation Wall and Kharisena colony at favor of providing the area with electric wires and cameras. Lands belong to Da’na family. Al Ayam (Jul 27, 2004)
   

• The Information center in Hebron district assured that the IOF demolished 43 houses, uprooted about 2152 trees and destroyed a total of 287 dunums of lands in the governorate since the beginning of year 2004. Quds (Jul 31, 2004)

 Nablus

• The IOF dynamited the house of Martyr Tha’r Helmi Muhammad Ramadan in Tel village to the west of Nablus district after planting it with heavy explosive devices, causing severe damages to the nearby houses. Arabynet+ Wafa (Jul 5,2004)
   
• The IOF dynamited Al Jaber building in Al Sikka Street in Nablus city, causing severe damages to the properties. Wafa (Jul 6, 2004)
   
• The IOF took over the houses of Abu Dhehair, Menoyer and Al Aghbar families in Nablus city turning them into military barracks. Wafa (Jul 7, 2004)
   
• The IOF dynamited the house of Martyr Amjad ‘Arar in Beit Furik village to the east of Nablus city. Wafa (Jul 8, 2004)
   
• The IOF staged into Nablus city and took over several number of houses turning them into military barracks. Among the houses, the following were known: Abu Wael Nada, Al Walwel and Al Sader families. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004).
   
• The IOF staged into Balata refugee camp and took over the house of Al Beshawi family and transferred it into military watch point. Al Ayam (Jul 16, 2004)

Tulkarm

• The IOF partially demolished two houses owned by Muhammad Shaf’y and Mahmoud Shaf’y in Tulkarem camp and destroyed all properties in the house. Al Ayam (Jul 8, 2004)
   
• Colonists of Avnei Hefetz colony and the nearby outpost Deirban in Shufa town to the northeast of Tulkarem put fire into 100 dunums of agricultural land and uprooted more than 150 Olive and Almond trees. Lands belong to Mustafa Muhammad Barqawi, Subhi Saleh Barqawi. Wafa (Jul 11, 2004)
   
• The IOF handed residents: Jaser, Samer and Yaser Fathi ‘Amarneh military orders to demolish their 3 houses and 4 agricultural barracks located 200m from the Segregation Wall path in ‘Akkaba village to the north of Tulkarem city. Wafa (Jul 13, 2004)
   
• The IOF staged into Seida town to the north of Tulkarem city and partially demolished the house of Munther Mustafa Radad. Wafa (Jul 20, 2004)
   
• The IOF notified Martyr Amjad Ribhi ‘Amara's family in Tulkarem camp of their intention to demolish their house. Moreover, the IOF took over the house of Samir Hijazi and transformed it into a military watch point. Quds (Jul 26, 2004)
   
• The IOF staged into Tulkarem camp and took over four houses and transferred them into military barracks. Among the owners, the following were known: ‘Amer Klaybi, ‘Awad family, ‘Abed Allah Sabarini amd ‘Awad El Shafi’y. At the time, the IOF demolished the house of Ibrahim Shehada and the wall that surrounds the house of Muhammad Shehada. Quds (Jul 29, 2004)   

Ramallah

• The IOF demolished the house of Zeidan Muhareb in Umm Al Sharayet area in Rmallah city and forced all its dwellers to evacuate it under the threat of weapons. Wafa (Jul 14, 2004).
   
• The IOF demolished the two-storey house of Salah Subhi Daoud Musa in Biet Liqya town to the southwest of Ramallah city, displacing 9 dwellers. Quds (Jul 30, 2004).

Salfit

• The Israeli Supreme Court issued an order to stop constructing the Segregation Wall between Deir Ballut, Az Zawiya and Rafat near Salfit. Quds+ Wafa (Jul 7, 2004).
   
• The IOF dynamited the house of Samir ‘Abed El Hadi Dahouq in Salfit city, causing severe damages to the nearby houses. Wafa (Jul 21, 2004).
   
• Colonists of Ma’ale Israel razed 100 dunums of agricultural lands in Sarta town to the west of Salfit district at favor of constructing new neighborhoods in the colony. Lands belong to: ‘Abed El Qader Ahmad Sarsour, Taher Omar Sa’ed, ‘Ali Omar Mesaleh, Muhammad Ahmad Salah, Muhammad ‘Abed Sarsour and Salah El Bashar. Al Ayam (Jul 28, 2004).

Jericho

• The IOF staged into Jericho city and dynamited two houses which belong to ‘Abed El Maseh Majrouh and Rajeh Masodi after planting them with heavy explosive devices; In addition, the IOF demolished the wall that surrounds Jericho Mosque in the southern entrance of the city. Wafa (Jul 1, 2004).

Others

• Israel intends to dismantle 5 indiscriminate outposts out of 22 that constructed during the last three years. Quds (Jul 6, 2004). For more information, click here.
   

• The Regional council in the Negev announced that Israel is planning to take over 45 villages of the Negev villages inhabited with 70,000 inhabitants and demolish 30,000 houses to settle colonists evacuating from Gaza colonies to Sharon’s disengagement plan. Quds (Jul 9, 2004)
   

• The Ministry of Defense is planning to transfer $ 11,1 million for changes in the Segregation Wall path in the West Bank. Changes will also include erection of  bypass-roads, underground paths and tunnels. Quds (Jul 16, 2004)

• The Israeli authorities are planning to reroute the Segregation Wall path in Nablus which will pass near Ras El ‘Ein city alongside the Green line, in addition to planned changes south of Hebron district. Quds (Jul 19, 2004)
   

• The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon transferred NIS 4 million as budget to demolish the Palestinian houses in Al Lud city. Al Ayam (Jul 19, 2004)
   

• In a new research executed by the Jerusalem institute for research and studies assured that four passages will be constructed along the Segregation Wall path:

1. The first passage will constructed for shipping and Cargo like Karne passage in the Gaza Strip.

2. The second passage will be constructed for Israelis and colonists who will have electronic cards that allows them to pass without being checked on the passage.

3. The third passage will be constructed for the Palestinians pass the passage.

4. The fourth passage is designated for farmers and landowners. The Israeli soldiers will only allow farmers and landowners to access their lands for a limited number of hours (during the day) and on seasonal times only. Quds (Jul 20, 2004)

• An Israeli report assured that the number of colonists in the Gaza Strip increased to 4.3% after the declaration of the disengagement plan by the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon 6 months ago. The report also showed that the number of colonists in the four colonies intended to be evacuated from the West Bank also increased at the same period of time. Quds (Jul 20, 2004)
   
• In a report issued by the peace now movement assured that 51 illegal outposts were constructed since March 2001. Wafa (Jul 22, 2004)
   
• In another report issued by the peace now movement assured that during the period of March–May 2004, the Israeli authorities expanded the areas of Gaza colonies by constructing over 200,000 m² of land, in addition to 260,000m² in colonies of the West Bank. The report also assures that more than 3000 housing units were constructed lately in colonies located in the Gaza Strip. Quds (Jul 23, 2004)
   
• The financial parliament committee agreed on transferring NIS 4.5 million to construct 2200 new housing units in colonies of the West Bank. Quds (Jul 23, 2004)
   
• In a report issued by the Israeli Civil administration revealed that Israeli colonists transferred since the beginning of year 2004 a total of 70 mobile homes to indiscriminate outposts situated in the West Bank. Al Ayyam (Jul 24, 2004).
   
• The IOF will reroute the Segregation Wall path intended to be built between Beit Sira village (west of Ramallah city) and Mapzerit Zion colony. The wall be constructed 150m away from the aforementioned colony. Moreover 50,000 dunums of lands will be returned back to their real owners in eight villages located northwest Jerusalem due to changes in the wall path. The villages are: Biet Ijza, Beit Surik, Biddu, Beit Duqqu, Beit ‘Anan, Qatana, Beit Liqya, Al Qibayba and Kherab Umm Al Lahm. Quds (Jul 27, 2004)
   
• The Israeli land Administration will market 1815 pieces of land in the West Bank by the end of year 2004 to construct new housing units. Two hundred pieces to be marketed in Har Gilo colony to north of Beit Jala city, 214 pieces in Ariel colony to the north Salfit city, 604 pieces in Bittar Ilit, northwest of Bethlehem city, 98 pieces in Emmanuel colony, northwest of Nablus city, 159 pieces in Qiryat Arba’ colony in Hebron, in addition to 690 pieces in Jerusalem, 110 pieces in Jabal Abu Ghneim (East of Bethlehem), 50 pieces in Har Homa colony, 36 pieces in Gilo colony to the west of Beit Jala and 48 in Pisgat Zeev to the north of Jerusalem. Quds (Jul 29, 2004)  
   
• The Israeli land Administration published new tenders to build Villas in Karm’il colony. Quds (Jul 31, 2004)

Total Israeli violations in the Occupied territories and Gaza Strip

District	Land Confiscated (Dunum)	Land Threatened (Dunum)	Uprooted Trees	Houses Demolished	Houses threatened to be demolished
Bethlehem	0	2000	0	4	0
Jerusalem	152	450	200	2	6
Jenin	0	0	2005	6	2
Tulkarm	0	0	150	0	4
Ramallah	0	0	0	3	0
Nablus	0	0	0	3	0
Salfit	100	0	0	1	0
Jericho	0	0	0	2	0
Gaza	150	15	2285	170	3
Qalqiliya	0	0	30	0	3
Hebron	1650	500	855	3	7
Tubas	0	0	0	0	0
Total	2052	2965	5525	194	25

The monthly report is an overview of events that have been reported by field workers and\or by one or more of the following sources: Al-Ayyam, Al-Quds, Alhayat Al Jadeeda, Ha’aretz, Jerusalem Post, Ministry of Information (MoI) and Palestinian Information Center (PIC). The text is not quoted directly from the sources but is edited for size and clarity.

The monthly report does not necessarily reflect ARIJ’s opinion