In the Gaza Strip, IDF troops open fire on Palestinians close to the border fence on 2 separate occasions, once nr. Jabaliya r.c., injuring 1, and once nr. Khan Yunis, injuring 1. Separately, IDF troops stationed on the border open fire on an open area nr. Bayt Hanun, causing no injuries. In the West Bank, the IDF conducts house searches and arrest raids in 1 village nr. Hebron at night; patrols in 2 villages each nr. Ramallah and Salfit, and in 1 village nr. Qalqilya in the afternoon, and in 2 villages nr. Hebron and 1 village nr. Jericho at night. IDF troops violently disperse Palestinian, Israeli, and international protesters at weekly demonstrations against Israel’s separation wall, settlements, and occupation in 3 villages nr. Ramallah (Bil‘in, Ni‘lin and Nabi Salih) and 1 village nr. Qalqilya (Kafr Qaddum). There are no serious injuries. (MNA 4/11; PCHR 4/17)
The PA formally signs up to the Geneva Convention, Swiss FM Pierre-Alain Eltschinger announces. Meanwhile, U.S. Special Envoy Indyk returns to the U.S. for Passover break. (AFP, JP 4/11)