In the West Bank, Israeli forces demolished a shed in al-Zawiya. Israeli forces also clashed with Palestinians during a raid in Kafr Qaddum; 1 Palestinian was injured by live ammunition, another by a rubber-coated bullet, and 2 minors were arrested. Israeli settlers cut down 300 olive trees in an area between Bethlehem and Hebron. In East Jerusalem, Israeli forces raided Issawiyya, leading to clashes. 2 Israeli military vehicles were damaged by Molotov cocktails and dozens of Palestinians suffered tear-gas related injuries; 1 Palestinian was arrested. Separately, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in al-Twana for the 2d day in a row. In Gaza, Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinian farmers and herders east of Khan Yunis; no injuries were reported. Off the coast of Gaza, Israeli naval forces opened fire on Palestinian fishermen 3 nautical miles west of Bayt Lahiya; no injuries were reported. (WAFA, WAFA, WAFA, WAFA 3/28; PCHR 4/2)
Saturday, March 28, 2020