In Occupied Palestine
Zionism in practice
Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land
08:00, 20 October until 08:00, 21 October 2024
[Source of statistics: Palestinian Monitoring Group]
Gaza Strip
Attacks: There are no safe places for the militarily-dominated population in Gaza, who find themselves subjected to airstrikes and other missile attacks on buildings, homes and many essentialfacilities, as well as constant gunfire and invasions by Israeli forces. The Israeli Navy continues to fire missiles, targeting facilities and buildings along the entire Gaza shoreline.
Victims: The total number killed in Gaza since 7 October to at least 42,603. The total wounded is now at least 99,795. The daily average number of men, women and children killed in Gaza is at least 112 and, that of those injured, is now more than 263.
Guterres ‘unequivocally condemns’
continued civilian deaths in Gaza
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday condemned the “continued and widespread” loss of life across Gaza, including Israeli strikes on a residential block in Beit Lahiya on Saturday which killed dozens, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
“Civilians must be respected and protected at all times” and the UN chief “remains deeply alarmed by the rapidly deteriorating situation for civilians in northern Gaza, including mass displacement and the lack of essentials for survival,” said UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, briefing reporters in New York.
Mr. Guterres called for immediate and unhindered access for humanitarian and rescue teams to allow them to continue their lifesaving work.
“The recent attacks that have hit hospitals in North Gaza are exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis and placing the lives of tens of thousands at grave risk,”, Mr Haq continued, calling for combatants to protect patients and medical staff.
“The violations of international humanitarian law that we are witnessing in Gaza by all parties to this conflict are unacceptable. Accountability for any international crimes that have been committed by any party is essential,” Mr Haq said, adding that the Secretary-General reiterates his calls for an immediate ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza.
‘Impossible’ to sustain: Rights office
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, earlier expressed growing alarm over Israel’s military operations in northern Gaza, saying that life has become “impossible” for civilians trapped in the north amid repeated orders to move and severely limited access to essential humanitarian supplies.
The dire situation has left many on the brink of starvation, OHCHR said on Sunday.
“While the Israeli military has demanded that all civilians leave north Gaza, it has continued to relentlessly bomb and attack the area, especially in and around Jabalya Camp. These attacks have made it extremely dangerous for civilians to flee.”
It also reported fears among Palestinians that leaving could mean they will never be allowed to return to their homes.
Israeli forces have destroyed homes and schools serving as shelters, leaving many civilians with no refuge as winter approaches.
Attacks on hospital
The suffering has deepened further as hospitals struggle with critical shortages of fuel and medical supplies, and rescue teams report being blocked or attacked while attempting lifesaving operations.
“Hospitals have been hit and are left without power while injured people are left without care,” Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said on social media.
“Denying and weaponising humanitarian assistance to achieve military purposes is a sign of how low the moral compass is…no one should beg to assist or to be assisted,” he added.
Every minute counts
UN relief co-ordination office, OCHA, urged Israeli authorities to allow immediate access to rescue dozens still trapped under rubble.
“Every minute counts . . . previously, delayed approvals resulted in rescue teams only recovering dead bodies,” it said in a post on X.
Internet access has been disrupted and at least three Palestinian journalists killed, limiting the flow of information from the region.
War must stop now
The UN Special Co-ordinator for the Middle East Peace Process also condemned the continuing attacks.
“The nightmare in Gaza is intensifying. Horrifying scenes are unfolding in the northern Strip amidst conflict, relentless Israeli strikes and an ever-worsening humanitarian crisis,” Tor Wennesland said in a statement on Sunday.
He called for the immediate end of the war, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and an end to forced displacement. He emphasised the need to protect civilians and allow unimpeded humanitarian aid.
“The path ahead will require courage, political will and renewed dialogue. We owe it to the families suffering in Gaza and Israel. The war must stop now.” https://news.un.org/en/story/
West Bank
[Palestinian Monitoring Group]
Israeli Army attack – 2 youngsters wounded: Nablus – 15:10–17:15, Israeli Occupation forces, firing live ammunition towards homes at the entrance to the refugee camp, stormed Beit Furik, wounding two youngsters: 16-year-old Mahmoud Samir Khalil Ramaliya and Mustafa Majdi Abdel Rahim Hanani (aged 17).
Israeli Army attack – 1 wounded: Bethlehem – 20:15, Israeli forces shot and wounded a man, Faris Tayseer Jamil Hamamra, in the Aqbat Hasna area, west of al-Khadr.
Home invasions: Ramallah – 02:30–05:15, Israeli Occupation forces raided Beitunya and searched a number of homes.
Home invasion – 1 taken prisoner: Tulkarem – 04:55–06:30, Israeli forces raided Deir al-Ghusun and invaded a house, taking prisoner one person.
Home invasions – 1 resident assaulted: Bethlehem – 20:40–02:00, the Israeli Army raided the village of Husan, assaulting a resident, Marouf Ezz Shousha, while invading several homes.
Israeli Army population–control: Jerusalem – 08:00, Israeli Occupation forces took prisoner a Beit Ijza villager when he reported, as ordered, for interrogation at Israeli Military Intelligence.
Israeli police and settlers’ mosque violation: Jerusalem – 08:00, Israeli settlers, accompanied by Occupation police, invaded the grounds of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Israeli Army population–control and olive harvest sabotage: Nablus – 11:20, Israeli forces prevented the olive harvest from proceeding, in the western area of Burin village.
Israeli Army and settlers’ mosque violation: Bethlehem – Occupation forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque to worshippers, in favour of settlers celebrating the Jewish holidays.
Occupation settler violence – 2 injured – olive harvest sabotage: Tulkarem – 15:30, Israeli Occupation settlers invaded and assaulted people conducting the Ramin village olive harvest, injuring two of them: Alaa Sanjaq and Amjad Sanjaq.
Occupation settler violence – 1 injured – olive harvest plunder and sabotage: Nablus – 17:50, Israeli settlers invaded Burin village agricultural land and assaulted a working olive harvester:Amjad Sufan. They stole his harvesting tools and plundered the olives he had already collected.
Occupation settler violence – 2 injured – olive harvest plunder and sabotage: Bethlehem – 18:35, Israeli settlers invaded the Wadi Ma’in area, east of Yatta village, and assaulted a working olive harvester: Ali Mahmoud Jabareen. They then plundered the olives he had already collected.
Occupation settler arson – home invasion: Bethlehem – 23:15, Occupation settlers raided the Sha’b Al-Batm area, east of Yatta, and set fire to living accommodation owned by a man: Yousef Muhammad Al-Jabareen.
Occupation settler – 8-month–old baby beaten-up and hospitalised: Hebron – 11:55, Occupation settlers beat–up and hospitalised an eight-month–old baby, Iyas Musleh Makhamreh, in the al-Masafer area.
Raid – 2 taken prisoner in refugee camp: Ramallah – 08:10–10:30, Israeli Occupation forces raided the al-Am’ari refugee camp, taking prisoner two people.
Raid – 1 youngster injured: Ramallah – 10:55, Israeli forces, raiding Beitunya, ran a vehicle over and injured a 17-year-old youth: Yousef Ibrahim Mahmoud Abu al-Rab.
Raid: Ramallah – 23:00, the Israeli Army raided and patrolled the village of Beit Sira.
Raid – 2 taken prisoner: Ramallah – 02:00–05:10, Israeli troops, firing stun grenades, raided the village of Deir Abu Mash’al, taking prisoner two people.
Raid – 1 taken prisoner: Ramallah – 02:20–03:30, the Israeli military raided the village of al-Mughayir, taking prisoner one person.
Raid – 1 taken prisoner: Ramallah – dawn, Israeli soldiers raided the town of Silwad, taking prisoner one person.
Raid – 1 taken prisoner: Ramallah – 07:45, Israeli Occupation forces raided Aroura, taking prisoner one person.
Raid – 1 taken prisoner: Tulkarem – dawn, Israeli forces raided the Shweika suburb, taking prisoner one person.
Raid: Qalqiliya – 23:15–06:10, the Israeli Army raided and patrolled the village of Kafr Laqif.
Raid – 1 taken prisoner: Qalqiliya – 03:00–05:10, Israeli troops raided the village of Hajjah, taking prisoner one person.
Raid: Nablus – 11:20, the Israeli military raided and patrolled the village of Kafr Qallil.
Raid – stun grenades fired: Nablus – 11:45-13:20, Israeli Occupation forces, firing stun grenades, raided Burqa village.
Raid – 1 taken prisoner: Nablus – 01:15–03:45, Israeli forces raided Jama’in, taking prisoner one person.
Raid – 2 taken prisoner: Nablus – 02:50–03:35, the Israeli Army raided the city, taking prisoner two people.
Raid: Salfit – 11:25–12:45, Israeli troops raided and patrolled the village of Yasuf.
Raid – 1 taken prisoner: Salfit – dawn, the Israeli military raided the village of Rafat, taking prisoner one person.
Raid: Jericho – 07:15, Israeli soldiers raided and patrolled the city.
Raid – stun grenades fired: Bethlehem – 14:00, raiding Israeli Occupation forces fired stun grenades towards homes, near the entrance to the Aida refugee camp.
Raid – abduction: Bethlehem – 01:55–03:55, the Israeli Army raided the city and abducted a 14-year-old boy, Muhammad Ashraf Fathi Ramadan, as well as taking prisoner one other person.
Raid – abduction: Bethlehem – 04:30–06:50, Israeli troops raided Beit Fajjar and abducted a 13-year-old boy, Muhammad Muath Thawabtah, as well as taking prisoner one other person.
Raid: Hebron – 14:00-15:20, the Israeli military raided the village of Tabqa.
Raid: Hebron – 22:20–00:25, Israeli soldiers raided Idhna and invaded a farm building.
Raid – 1 taken prisoner: Hebron – dawn, Israeli Occupation forces raided the city, taking prisoner one person.