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Volume 64, November 2003 Issue

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Jerusalem

• The IOF demolished the house of Muhammad Abu Hamdan in Hizma town to the north of Jerusalem conducted under the pretext of security reasons. Quds (Nov 1, 2003).

• According to the appeal presented by Sharefa family in the old city of Jerusalem the Jerusalem court center issued an order which abolishes the demolition of the family house. Quds ( Nov 7, 2003).

• Israel is going to construct 70km length of Segregation Wall which begins from El Kana colony to Jerusalem city, next week Quds (Nov 10, 2003).

• The Municipality of Jerusalem handed 9 families military orders to evacuate their houses under the pretext that these houses present a threat on the inhabitants. Houses are inhabited by more than 100 dwellers. Quds (Nov 10, 2003).

• According to the plan prepared by the defense establishment, the Segregation Wall path east of Jerusalem will include a wide swath of territory extending to the Alon Road and cliffs of Wadi Kelt. In addition to Ma’ale Adumim; the fence will encompass the Mishor Adumim area, the Kfar Adumim colony and the Palestinian villages such as Hizma and ‘Anata. Not forgetting to mention that the latest plan calls for a “Minimalist” path which leaves the Palestinian village of Ar Ram east of the fence. According to the current plan the fence will approach Ar Ram, near the Atarot airport and Qalandiya refugee camp. It will then turn east, surrounding Geva Binyamin colony and continue as far as the cliffs of Wadi Kelt and the Alon Road. At the Samaritan junction the fence will turn southwest circling Maʹale



Adumim and linking up with the existing fence to the north and east of Abu Dis and Al ‘Azzariya. Haaretz daily+ Quds+ Wafa (Nov 11, 2003).

• Residents of Mekhmas village northeast of Jerusalem handed the Israeli Supreme Court an appeal for the evacuation of Neve Iriz outpost constructed 3 years ago on their 160 dunums of lands, at the same time landlords were hindered to reach their thousands of dunums of land. Wafa (Nov 14, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers started constructing the first part (7.4km) of Phase three of the Segregation Wall south of Rantis village to Al Mu’ida village in Ramallah district which extends from El Kanna colony to Al Carmel colony south of Hebron district. Quds (Nov 14, 2003).

• Israel started constructing the new “Nov Zahav” neighborhood on 114 dunums of lands of Jabal AL Mukabbir in Jerusalem. Moreover 550 Housing Units are going to be built in this neighborhood. Quds (Nov 15, 2003).

• The Israeli Supreme court ordered the IOF to stop constructing the 150m Segregation Wall in the area between At Tur and Al ‘Azzariya in Jerusalem city according to the appeal handed by the residents of the area, not forgetting to mention that 1000 dunums of land are threatened to be confiscated in Al ‘Azzariya due to the Segregation Wall process. Quds (Nov 20, 2003).

• The IOF started preparing the area between Dahiyat Al Barid and Qalandiya checkpoints north of Jerusalem city for the Segregation Wall path. Quds (Nov 20, 2003).

• The IOF is planning to take over 450 dunums of lands from Qatanna village northwest of Jerusalem, 120 dunums of them are cultivated with Olive and other 80 dunums are cultivated with Almond and Vine. Not forgetting to mention that 7 houses are threatened to be demolished in the area. Quds (Nov 21, 2003).

• The Municipality of Jerusalem and the Israeli construction company of the new Jewish neighborhood in the old city of Jerusalem are planning to erect a 13m width trench that connects the street south of the old city in Zion Mountain and the new parking which is going to be built in the mentioned neighborhood. Quds (Nov 22, 2003).

• The Municipality of Jerusalem and the Israeli construction company are planning to construct a new colonization projects on lands located southeast of Jerusalem such as Deir Mar Elias, Ramat Rachel, Sur Baher and Khirbet Mazmuria, transferring the lands from being absentee ownership to Israel land administration. The expansion of the Palestinian urbanization will be limited in Bethlehem, Beit Sahour and



other neighborhoods and Palestinian villages east of Jerusalem. This colonization project will contain 5000 new housing units on the land of Sur Baher village. 2500 housing units to the Israelis and the rest for the Palestinians, we also do point out that a new military base will be constructed in the area. Quds (Nov 29, 2003).

Qalqilyah

• The IOF dynamited the house of Nimer Al Odwan in Qalqilyah city after planting it with heavy explosive devices. Wafa (Nov 3, 2003).

• Israel is willing to construct a tunnel under Qalqilyah‐ Kedumim Street which connects Habla village with the city of Qalqilyah, and to open some gates in the Segregation Wall in the eastern part at favor to ease the movement of the Palestinians to the east part of the district. Quds (Nov 28, 2003).

Jenin

• The IOF took over several numbers of buildings in the eastern neighborhood in Jenin city and transferred them to a military barracks, in the time the IOF threatened to demolish some houses in the area. Wafa (Nov 7, 2003).

• The IOF dynamited the house of Khitam Mara’ba after planting it with heavy explosive devices in Tal’at Al Ghabs area between Jenin city and its camp, causing sever damages to the nearby houses. Wafa (Nov 8, 2003).

• The IOF demolished three houses which belong to Taleb, Fawzi and Ibrahim El Sa’di in the eastern neighborhood in Jenin city, causing severs damages to the nearby houses. Quds (Nov 8, 2003).

• The committee defense against the Segregation Wall in Jenin district announced that by constructing the first part of the Segregation Wall in Jenin, Tulkarm, Salfit and Qalqilyah districts north of the West Bank; Israel thus isolated 16 villages inhabited by 11,000 dwellers. Moreover the committee assured that 1000 fruitful trees were razed, 218 Housing units and commercial stores were demolished in Nazlat Issa and At Tayba villages, 14,500 dunums of agricultural land were razed, 36 artesian wells and 121,000 dunums of agricultural land were isolated inside the Segregation Wall path which means 12% of the West Bank area. Wafa (Nov 9, 2003).

• The IOF demolished the house of Al ‘Ebadi family in Jenin city. Al Ayam (Nov 9, 2003).



• The IOF took over hundreds of dunums of agricultural land in Al Mugheir village in Jenin district at favor of construction part of the Segregation Wall in the area accompanied with a 50m bypass road. Wafa (Nov 12, 2003).

• The IOF constructed new military checkpoint on the lands of Al Jalma village north of Jenin district and supplied it with Cement blocks. Quds (Nov 15, 2003).

• The IOF staged into Jenin city and completely demolished 3 houses and another house was partially demolished, displacing 50 dwellers. Quds (Nov 18, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged into the eastern neighborhood and razed some land and uprooted several numbers of trees in the area. Al Ayam (Nov 23, 2003).

• The IOF invaded into Jenin camp and took over the houses of Hussein Al Haj Rajeh and Abu ‘Assem Al Sayeh and turned them into military barracks. Al Ayam (Nov 28, 2003).

Tulkarm

• The Israeli troops took over Al Safa building in Fir’un town south of Tulkarm city and turned it to a military barrack. Wafa (Nov 3, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged into Tulkarm city causing sever damages to Taher Abu Tahoun house. Quds (Nov 5, 2003).

• The IOF took over the house of Bassam Issa in Dahiyat Irtah in Tulkarm district and turned it to a military barrack. Al Ayam (Nov 11, 2003).

• The IOF handed the resident Ahmad AL As’ad a military order last week at favor to take over his 25 Hick tars (250 dunums) of agricultural lands for security reasons. Quds (Nov 18, 2003).

Nablus

• The Israeli bulldozers erected several numbers of trenches with 6m width and 3m depth in Al Zuyout Street in Balata refugee camp to the east of Nablus district, in addition the IOF took over Al Maqboul, Dwaykat, Al Tamam and Mtaw’ buildings in the area. Quds (Nov 5, 2003).

• The IOF put fire in 50 dunums of agricultural land cultivated with Olive trees northeast of Tel village to the west of Nablus district. Quds (Nov 6, 2003).



• The colonists of Eli colony aggressed on the Palestinian lands in Es Sawiya village to the south of Nablus district and uprooted 200 Olive trees. Quds (Nov 10, 2003).

• The colonists of Yizhar colony near Nablus district uprooted 225 Olive trees from the lands of ‘Einabus village to the south of Nablus city. Quds (Nov 12, 2003).

• The IOF handed the leader of Al Luban El Sharqiya village in Nablus military order to take over 6.3 dunums of lands at favor to erect 4km trench and by this process they will expand the borders of Eli colony south of Nablus district. Quds (Nov 15, 2003).

• The IOF completely isolated 25 houses in Deir Ballut village south of Nablus city from the other neighborhoods in the village. Quds (Nov 21, 2003).

• The colonists in Jil’ad outpost built on the lands of Tell and Jet villages razed 30 dunums of lands mostly cultivated with Olive trees. Quds (Nov 23, 2003).

• The IOF continued erecting the military road which connects Homesh and Shavi Shamron colonies, which means confiscating more than 300 dunums of lands. Quds (Nov 28, 2003).

Hebron

• The colonists of Sinsana colony razed several numbers of dunums in the last few days from the lands of Arab Al Ramaden village at favor to join lands to the mentioned colony. Al Ayam (Nov 5, 2003).

• The colonists of Bani Havor colony uprooted thousands of Olive trees in Bani Na’im town east of Hebron city during the last week Lands belong to: Isaac Issa Manasra, Farid Issa Manasra, Da’oud Issa Manasra, Jihad ‘Ali Qassem Manasra, Mustafa Ibrahim Qassem, Khalil Isma’il Al Basha, Hussein Qassem Manasra, Muhammad and Ahmad Qassem Manasra. Quds+ Al Ayam (Nov 6, 2003).

• Colonist of Qariyat Arba’ colony to the east of Hebron city razed several numbers of Palestinian agricultural land located nearby the mentioned colony at favor of erecting a new road, providing security to the nearby colonies, as a result tens of dunums will be attached to the colony borders. Al Ayam (Nov 9, 2003).

• The IOF continued razing the agricultural land in Al Ramaden area south of Ad Dahiriya city at favor to expand Sinsana colony south of the city. Wafa (Nov 11, 2003).

• The IOF razed the land owned by ‘Abed El Majed At Mayzi in Idhna city near the 35 road at favor of constructing a military tower. Wafa (Nov 16, 2003).



• The IOF constructed a military tower on 5 dunums of lands owned by Mahmoud Shaker As Sewati on the junction of Beit ‘Awa city west of Hebron city. Wafa (Nov 16, 2003).

• The high committee of land defense assured that 36% of the area in Hebron governorate is going to be taken for the Segregation Wall and 64% of the area will be inside of its borders, mostly containing all the colonies. Quds (Nov 16, 2003).

• The IOF uprooted 300 Olive and Almond trees in Beit ‘Awa town west of Hebron city which belongs to Yousef Hashesh at favor of constructing a military watch point. Moreover the IOF uprooted several numbers of Olive trees at favor of expanding a new bypass road which connects Nagahot colony with other colonies inside the Green Line. Wafa (Nov 17, 2003).

• Israeli colonists started erecting a new 600m length bypass road in Al Ramaden village south of Hebron city at favor of connecting Sinsana colony and other lands which were confiscated a time before and to erect a new outpost northeast of the mentioned colony. Al Ayam (Nov 20, 2003).

• The IOF demolished the house of Muhammad Khalil Ash Shamesti in Yatta town to the south of Hebron city, displacing 12 dwellers. Al Ayam (Nov 21, 2003).

• The IOF took over 300m² of lands owned by Da’na family in Hebron city for the security fence between Qayat ‘Arba’ colony and the Palestinian houses in the area, and by this violent process the total number of confiscated lands reached to 70 dunums of lands in the city. Al Ayam (Nov 22, 2003).

• The IOF dynamited the house of Martyr Walid Abu I’bado on the eastern part of Hebron city near Qiryat Arba’ colony after planting it with heavy explosive devices, forcing all dwellers to evacuate it under the threat of weapons. In addition the IOF caused sever damages to the house of Taysser El Sous in Umm El ‘Ashoush area in Dura city. Quds+ Al Ayam (Nov 28, 2003).

Bethlehem

• Israel is planning to take over 4000 dunums of agricultural land in Bethlehem district starting from Al Makhrour, Al Walaja village, Beir ‘Ona, Al Wata, the area of Belal Bin Rabah Mosque (Rachel Tomb), Al Mazmouriya in Beit Sahour town reaching to Al Khas and El Nu’man villages southeast of the district conducted under the pretext it is Land absentee, but the hidden purpose is to continue constructing the “Envelope of Jerusalem”, not forgetting to mention that this violent



process will devour and threaten 11,000 dunums of lands in the area. Moreover the resident Khader Al Jawarish received a demolition order for his building under the pretext of not having building permits. Wafa+ Al Ayam (Nov 4, 2003).

Gaza

• In a report issued by the information center in Gaza city showed that 1128 houses were completely demolished in Rafah governorate since the beginning of the second Intifada until recently and other 600 houses were partially damaged. The report also showed that 3270 dunums of agricultural land were razed since that date until the end of September 2003. Quds (Nov 5, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged into ‘Areba district northwest of Rafah governorate to the south of Gaza Strip and razed some agricultural land and a plastic houses owned by Bashir Abu Sitta and Salah Al Hashash. Wafa (Nov 7, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged into block (O) south of Rafah city under heavy barrage of gunfire and continued demolishing the 20 Palestinian houses received severe damages since the last invasion into Rafah city, at favor of establishing a new military base in the area. Wafa+ Al Ayam+ IPC (Nov 10, 2003).

• The IOF demolished the wall that surrounds the house of Salim Al Bashiti in Batn Al Samin area southwest of Khan Yunis governorate after forcing all inhabitants to evacuate the house under the threat of weapons. Wafa (Nov 13, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged 300m into Al Qasas neighborhood near the Palestinian‐Egyptian borders under heavy barrage of gunfire and demolished two houses owned by Muhammad Saleh Abu AL Rus and Muhammad Hassan Al Zumar, in addition the IOF dynamited the house of Imad Salem Al Akhras in the same neighborhood. Quds (Nov 13, 2003).

• The IOF staged into Block (O) in Yibna refugee camp south of Rafah city and demolished 5 houses causing severe damages to the nearby houses at favor of constructing a new military base. IPC+ Al Ayam (Nov 13, 2003).

• The IOF took over the two‐story house of Hassan Al Astal in Al Rabawat Al Gharbiya area in Khann Yunis city, forcing the 18 dwellers to evacuate the house under the threat of weapons. Quds+ Al Ayam (Nov 14, 2003).



• The Israeli bulldozers razed vast areas of agricultural land near Wad Gaza Bridge south of Gaza city cultivated with 150 Citrus trees owned by Hassan Al Burno. Wafa (Nov 14, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged into Batn Al Samin area southwest of Khan Yunis and razed 42 dunums of lands cultivated with Citrus which belongs to Mustafa Zu’rub. Wafa (Nov 14, 2003).

• The Israeli Bulldozers staged 400m northeast of Al Burij neighborhood and continued razing the 8 dunums of lands cultivated with Lemon and orange owned by Al ‘Awawda, Jalal, Al Nisr and Abu Khusa families. Wafa (Nov 15, 2003).

• The Israeli troops staged into southeast of Rafah city under heavy barrage of gunfire and dynamited the two‐story house of ‘Ayed Abu Libda after planting it with heavy explosive devices causing sever damages to the nearby houses. Wafa+ Al Ayam (Nov 16, 2003).

• The IOF demolished the houses of Abu Kamil and At Tawhidi families in Al Mughraqa area south of Gaza city. Quds+ Al Ayam(Nov 16, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers uprooted more than 3550 Palm trees since the beginning of the second Intifada in Deir El Balah city. Al Ayam (Nov 17, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers razed vast areas of land and uprooted some trees in Al Salam neighborhood near Muraj colony and demolished a sheep farm owned by Suleiman Abu Yunis. Al Ayam (Nov 18, 2003).

• The IOF constructed a new military base near the coastal road west of Netzarim colony south of Gaza city. Al Ayam (Nov 18, 2003).

• The IOF staged into Al Qasas area, south of Rafah City took up positions at a number of houses in the area, among are two houses owned by Abu Shaqfa and Abu Libda families as well as they demolished 5 houses owned by Abu Shaqfa, Abu Tah and Abu Anza families and burned a house for Abu Libda family. IPC+ Quds (Nov 19, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged into Block (O) on the Palestinian‐Egyptian borders and completely demolished more than 8 houses and partially demolished another 7 houses in the area. Quds+ Al Ayam (Nov 19, 2003).

• The Mayor of Khan Yunis Osama El Fara; announced that the IOF razed 42% of the agricultural lands in the city during the last three years. Al Ayam (Nov 19, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged 100m into Zu’rub neighborhood on the Palestinian‐ Egyptian borders southwest of Rafah city and razed two plastic houses owned by Hegazi family. Quds (Nov 21, 2003).



• The IOF razed thousands of dunums of agricultural land owned by Salah Igme’an and demolished the house of ‘Abed Allah Mtawe’ in Al Mughraqa area with a quarry owned by Abu Hisham Abu Kamil, during the last invasion in Deir Al Balah city last week. Al Ayam (Nov 22, 2003).

• The IOF took over the house of Ibrahim Hegazi in El Rabawat El Gharbiya area in Khan Yunis city and turned it to a military barrack. Quds (Nov 22, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged east of Al Qarara area and razed 15 dunums of agricultural land cultivated with Olive, which belong to Ahmad Abu ‘Awad. In addition the IOF razed several numbers of dunums cultivated with Citrus east of Beit Hanun to the north of Gaza Strip, owned by Abu ‘Eida family. Wafa (Nov 25, 2003).

• The Mayor of Rafah governorate announced that the IOF completely demolished 1500 houses and partially damaged other 500 in Rafah city south of Gaza Strip within the last 38 months Al Aqsa Intifada, displacing more than 30,000 dwellers. The real goal of destroying the houses is potentially to build a security fence inside the city. IPC (Nov 27, 2003).

• Israeli Prime Minister Sharon announced that he is ready to join colonization complexes in the West Bank for dismantling several numbers of colonies in Gaza Strip such as Netzarim colony. Quds+ Al Ayam (Nov 28, 2003).

• The IOF staged into Wadi El Salqa east of Deir Al Balah city and razed some lands turning it open spaces. Quds (Nov 28, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers staged into Al Burij camp south of Deir El Balah city and razed several numbers of dunums owned by Abu ‘Ayada, Iqtefan and Hamdan families, in addition to other lands south of Al Baraka neighborhood in Deir El Balah city. Moreover the IOF razed two plastic houses near Salahedin Street which belongs to Sha’ban El Salqawi and continued erecting the new military base west of Natzarim colony south of Gaza city. Al Ayam (Nov 28, 2003).

• The Israeli bulldozers invaded into Al Barahima area in Rafah city under heavy barrage of gunfire and demolished four houses which belong to Fathi, Khairi and Rashid Barhom and razed some land in the area. Wafa (Nov 29, 2003).

• More than 30 dunums of agricultural land cultivated with Olive, Almond and Vegetables were razed during the last week east of Al Qarara area in Khan Yunis city which belong to Al ‘Mawi, Al Samiri, Al Raqab and Baraka families. In addition the IOF uprooted more than 200 Olive trees in the area. Quds (Nov 30, 2003).



Ramallah

• The colonists of Hallamish colony built on the lands of Bani Zeid Al Gharbiya north of Ramallah and Al Bireh district damaged tens of Olive, Almond and Figs trees cultivated in tens of dunums of land north of the mentioned colony which belong to Mahmoud and Muhammad ‘Abed El Rahem Al Tamimi at favor of taking over the lands and join them to the colony. Wafa (Nov 1, 2003).

• The IOF dynamited the house of Ibrahim Mer’i Hamed after planting it with heavy explosive devices forcing dwellers to evacuate the house under the threat of weapons in Silwad village northeast of Ramallah district. Wafa (Nov 6, 2003).

• The IOF continued razing the cemetery of Beit Nuba village at favor to expand the borders of Mevo Horon colony. Quds+ Al Ayam (Nov 9, 2003).

• The Israeli Authorities handed the residents of Al Rantis village northwest of Ramallah district near the Armistice Line (the Green Line) military orders to confiscate 860 dunums of agricultural land at favor of constructing the Segregation Wall. Lands are cultivated with thousands of Olive and figs. Al Ayam (Nov 13, 2003).

• Colonists of Shevot Rahal and Shilo colonies theft more than 5000 small Olive trees from the lands of Turmus’ayya and Al Mugheir villages north of Ramallah district estimating them of 6000‐7000 Olive tanks. Al Ayam (Nov 21, 2003).

• Israel is planning to construct two parts of the Segregation Wall on the lands west of Ramallah at favor to continue constructing phase three of the Wall, as a result 42 villages will be isolated west and east of the district and thousands of Olive trees will be uprooted. Al Ayam (Nov 22, 2003).

Tubas

• The IOF is planning to take over 424 dunums of agricultural land in Bardala, Al Raba, Al Mugheir and Tubas; villages of the northern valleys for military reasons at favor of providing security to the colonists in the area. Quds+ Al Ayam (Nov 6, 2003).

• The IOF started constructing the first part of the Segregation Wall in the Northern valleys; as a result thousands of dunums are going to be isolated inside the path borders whereas tens of plastic houses are going to be razed according to this violent process. Wafa (Nov 7, 2003).



• The Israeli troops constructed a military watch point on the southern parts of Al Beqi’a valley to the east of Tubas district. This valley is mostly cultivated with Wheat. Wafa (Nov 19, 2003).

Salfit

• The Israeli bulldozers uprooted more than 250 of Olive trees in Kafl Haris town southwest of Nablus city in the area between Kafl Haris and Burqen junctions alongside the new Trans Samarian Street at favor of erecting the 3km length and 50m width bypass road. Tens of dunums and trees are threatened to be razed due to this process. Wafa+ Quds (Nov 16, 2003).

Others

• Sha’ol Mufaz the minister of defense announced his willingness to dismantle 10‐20 outposts in the West Bank. Quds (Nov 6, 2003).

• In a report issued by the Palestinian council for peace and Justice showed that since the beginning of the second Intifada till the end of October 03, the IOF razed 789997 fruitful trees and demolished 41585 houses, 3449 houses of them were completely demolished. Quds (Nov 7, 2003).

• The Israeli Information Center “Beit Salem” issued a report showing that the Segregation Wall Israel is constructing on the lands of the West Bank will isolate 236,000 Palestinians into Cantons, 115,000 of them are going to be isolated between the segregation Wall in the east and the Green Line in the West. Moreover the report assured that the Segregation Wall is to separate 200,000 Palestinians in east Jerusalem from the rest of the Palestinian villages and cities. Al Ayam (Nov 7, 2003).

• The Central court in Tel Aviv accepted the appeal handed to it by the residents of Shneir neighborhood in Al Lid city to prevent the colonists in the nearby Neir Tzve colony from constructing the 1.5 km Segregation Wall between the mentioned neighborhood and the colony. Wafa+ Quds (Nov 10, 2003).

• In the weekly report issued by Al Qanoun center showed that the IOF demolished 33 houses and another 5 commercial stores in the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the second week of the holy month of Ramadan. Al Ayam (Nov 14, 2003).

• $ 800 Million; is the amount of money giving to Israel from the Jews of America during the last two years. Quds (Nov 17, 2003).



• The Israeli bulldozers started razing the Islamic Cemetery in Nuba village near Imouas village in the southwestern part of Ramallah district at favor of building a parking near Mavo Horon colony built on the lands of Nuba village. Quds (Nov 17, 2003).

• The path of the Segregation Wall which extends from Al Nu’man village to Al Za’em checkpoint around Jerusalem city will uproot thousands of Olive trees and isolate 50,000 dwellers whereas thousands of dwellers are going to be isolated outside of the borders. Wafa+ Quds (Nov 17, 2003).

• According to the Peace now movement; there are 103 Indiscriminate colonies in the West Bank nowadays, 56 colonies from them constructed since the beginning of Sharon’s Reign in March 2001. Moreover 5 of the 8 Indiscriminate colonies were relinquished time ago were rebuilt lately. Not forgetting to mention that Israel published tenders to build 1627 new housing units since the beginning of the second Intifada 2000. Quds (Nov 18, 2003).

• More than 118854 Hick Tars were confiscated and razed during the construction of phase one of the Western Segregation Wall and more than 803978 trees were uprooted, 234830 of them were Olive trees and by the end of the construction 700000 trees will be isolated west of the Wall. In addition Israel confiscated 38 artesian wells in phase one. Quds (Nov 20, 2003).

• The Unite States will deduct $289.5 million from the next trench of $1.4 billion in loan guarantees pledged to Israel. Jerusalem post (Nov 26, 2003).

• Sharon the Prime minister of Israel planned to remover some Jewish colonies by the middle of the next year. Electronic Intifada (Nov 24, 2003).

• Israel is planning to construct a military city on more than 200,000m² in the Negev by transferring several numbers of military camps to the area. Quds (Nov 28, 2003).



Governorate Land Confiscated (Dunums)

Land Threatened (Dunums)

Uprooted Trees

Houses Demolished

Houses Threatned to be demolished

Gaza 95 0 2166 30 0 Ramallah 860 0 0 1 0 Jerusalem 114 1450 0 1 16 Salfit 0 0 250 0 0 Bethlehem 0 4000 0 0 1 Jericho 0 0 0 0 0 Hebron 5 0 300 2 0 Tulkarem 250 0 0 0 0 Tubas 0 424 0 0 0 Qalqilyia 0 0 0 1 0 Nablus 36.3 300 2025 0 0 Jenin 0 0 0 8 0 Total 1360.3 6174 4741 43 17 The Monthly overview report gives a list of the Israeli Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory which are based on reports provided by field workers and\or by one or more of the following news sources: Al‐Ayyam daily newspaper, Al‐Quds daily newspaper, Haaretz Daily Newspaper, Israel National News, The Jerusalem Post ‐ English‐language daily newspaper, Paltoday news‐website, Palpress news website, Palestine News Agency‐Wafa, Palestine News Network, Maʹan News Agency, Al Jazeera News Channel, Israel National News, and Yediot Ahronot – English website. 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.



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Applied Research Institute Jerusalem report/2003/November...• According to the appeal presented by Sharefa family in the old city of Jerusalem the Jerusalem court center issued an