Human Rights Council Special Session on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, July 6, 2006
Human Rights Watch written statement

(Geneva, July 6, 2006) – This first special session of the Human Rights Council provides an important opportunity to address the current humanitarian and security crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), especially in Gaza, where Israeli military actions have led to the killing of Palestinian civilians, as well as periodic shortages of food, fuel, electricity, water and medicine, and Palestinian armed groups have committed serious violations of international humanitarian law. The council should address abuses by both sides to the conflict. In addition, Human Rights Watch hopes that this will be the first of many special sessions of the council, and that the council will demonstrate its political objectivity by providing an equally timely response to the many other serious and deteriorating human rights situations around the world.

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According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in May and June 2006, 87 Palestinians were killed in Gaza and almost 300 injured, mostly from Israeli fire but also due to clashes between Palestinian armed groups and individuals. Many of those killed in June were Palestinian civilians who died during Israeli air force “targeted killings,” which either missed their targets entirely or caused significant civilian casualties. During this period, Palestinian groups have indiscriminately fired numerous Qassam rockets at Israeli towns.

Gaza’s population of 1.5 million is currently facing significant hardships due to the Israeli blockade on Gaza’s few crossing points, Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s only electric plant and Israel’s withholding of Palestinian tax revenues, coupled with international donor aid cuts after the swearing-in of the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority in March 2006. As a result, for the fifth month in a row, the Palestinian Authority has been unable to pay most salaries to its approximately 160,000 civil servants.

Even though Israel unilaterally withdrew its troops and settlements from Gaza in 2005, it continues to have obligations as an occupying power in Gaza under the Fourth Geneva Convention because of its almost complete control over Gaza’s borders, sea and air space, tax revenue, utilities, population registry, and the internal economy of Gaza. At a minimum, Israel continues to be responsible for the basic welfare of the Palestinian population in Gaza.

Since June 25, Palestinian armed groups have abducted and killed an Israeli settler in the West Bank and are currently holding Israeli soldier Corporal Gilad Shalit hostage, whom they have offered to release in exchange for some of the Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. A hostage is a person held in the power of an adversary in order to obtain specific actions, such as the release of prisoners, from the other party to the conflict. Holding persons as hostages and the summary execution of anyone held captive are war crimes.

Since the capture of Corporal Shalit, the Israeli army has re-entered parts of the Gaza Strip. The air force has destroyed government buildings, bridges and the only domestic electricity plant in Gaza, which is essential to power the water system, sewage treatment and medical services in Gaza; the laws of war prohibit attacks on “objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population.” Israeli forces have also detained elected members of the Palestinian government and legislature, a step which has undermined the ability of the Palestinian Authority to function.

As well as actual bombing raids, Israeli military airplanes have conducted nightly sonic booming raids over Gaza, apparently with the aim of making the civilian population fearful that actual bombing is under way. Article 33 of the Fourth Geneva Convention prohibits “measures of intimidation” against the civilian population.

Since late 2005, Palestinian armed groups have indiscriminately fired hundreds of Qassam rockets into Israel, in violation of the laws of war, seriously injuring several Israeli civilians, damaging civilian infrastructure and causing fear among the civilian population living near the Gaza border. On July 4, a Qassam rocket damaged a high school, empty at the time, in Ashkelon in southern Israel. Many of these rockets were launched near civilian areas, placing Palestinian civilians at risk in the event of an Israeli response. Parties to the conflict must, to the extent feasible, avoid locating military objects within or near densely populated areas.

In a stated bid to stop the Qassams, Israel has fired more than 8,000 artillery shells into northern Gaza since late 2005, including around 5,000 in a one-week period. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, this shelling has killed 47 Palestinians, both members of armed groups and civilians, including 11 children and five women, and has injured 192 others. The shelling has also displaced residents of northern Gaza and severely interrupted their daily lives. Under the laws of war, attacks are indiscriminate if they are not directed at a specific military objective and attacks against military targets must not cause harm to the civilian population that is disproportionate to the expected military gain. All feasible precautions must be taken to avoid harm to civilians or civilian loss of life. According to a preliminary Human Rights Watch field investigation, the pattern of Israeli artillery fire into northern Gaza is indiscriminate because, given the type of weapon and location of the attacks, Israel has failed to distinguish between combatant and civilian.

Human Rights Watch calls for an immediate, effective and independent investigation, which may comprise a number of the relevant U.N. Special Rapporteurs, as well as additional international humanitarian law, military, ballistic and forensic experts, to carry out an on-site investigation into Israel’s military actions in Gaza, as well as Palestinian rocket fire into Israel. All parties should allow the investigative team full access to all necessary locations, evidence and individuals.

Human Rights Watch also calls on Israeli security forces and Palestinian armed groups to respect international humanitarian law and human rights principles. As an occupying power in Gaza, Israel remains responsible for the basic welfare of the Palestinian population in Gaza, in particular the health, educational and humanitarian needs of the population, to the extent these are affected by Israeli restrictions. Israel must ensure that it does not fire indiscriminately in civilian areas, that attacks on military objects do not cause disproportionate civilian harm, and that it does not target objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. In addition, Israel should cease using aircraft intending to cause fear among the population by creating sonic booms over the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Palestinian armed groups should ensure Corporal Shalit’s well being and stop making demands as a condition for his release, avoid locating military objects in densely populated areas, and should stop firing inherently indiscriminate Qassam rockets into Israel.

Endless repetitions of the alleged fact that 1,000 missles have been fired into Israel in the past few days, but no mention of how many 500 pound bombs, heavy artillary shells, air to ground missles, and missles and shells from warships have been landed in Lebanon or Gaza. The deaths of Lebanese and Palestinians are mentioned matter of factly, those of Israelis as a tragedy. The example of the kidnapped soldiers is repeated endlessly as a justification of Israel's rampage, but no mention is made of how many Arabs have been kidnapped by the IDF or the Mossad. No wonder so many Americans are so ignorant and confused.

Arabs aren’t “kidnapped” by the IDF. They are arrested for actual crimes rather than being picked off randomly and held incommunicado as bargainig chips..

ACTION ALERT: Stop Israel's Attacks on Gaza & Lebanon


BACKGROUND: Israel is using weapons supplied by the United States to target Palestinian & Lebanese civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon in violation of the US Arms Export Control Act and the Geneva Conventions. * On July 12th, Israel killed 23 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with missiles fired from aircraft and shells fired from tanks. Israel killed 9 members of one family in a missile strike on a house near Gaza City.
* On July 12th, Israel launched a massive invasion of Lebanon. Israeli aircraft fired missiles targeting civilian infrastructure, including bridges, roads, a mosque, a community center, and the Beirut International Airport, and the Israeli navy is blockading Lebanon's ports. Israel has killed at least 50 Lebanese civilians and injured more than 100, including entire Lebanese families of 10 and 7 people killed in the villages of Dweir and Baflay.
* On June 27th, Israel launched a massive invasion of the Gaza Strip. Israeli aircraft fired missiles targeting civilian infrastructure. In illegal acts of collective punishment, Israel demolished three key bridges, the Gaza Strip's only electricity generation plant, and part of a university, thereby endangering Palestinian human rights to food, water, health, electricity, education, and freedom of movement. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert admitted that the purpose of these measures is to "apply pressure" to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip.
* On June 20th, Israeli aircraft fired at least one missile at a car in an extrajudicial assassination attempt on a road between Jabalya and Gaza City. The missile missed its intended target and killed three Palestinian children and wounded 15.
* On June 13th, Israeli aircraft fired missiles at a van in an extrajudicial assassination of two Palestinians in Gaza City. A second barrage of missiles fired shortly afterward killed nine Palestinian bystanders.
* On June 9th, Israel shelled a beach in Beit Lahiya killing 8 civilians and injuring 32. At the site of the killing, Human Rights Watch found evidence of a 155mm artillery shell consistent with those fired from an Israeli M-109 Self-Propelled Artillery. Israel's human rights violations in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon are being committed with US weapons financed by US tax dollars:
The Israeli air force fighter squadrons are composed of Lockheed Martin F-16I Fighting Falcons and Boeing F-15Is, which fire US-manufactured AMRAAM, Sidewinder, and Sparrow missiles. From 2000-2005, the United States licensed to Israel at least $1.062 billion of spare parts, engines, and missiles for its F-15 and F-16 fighter planes.
From 2000-2005, the United States licensed to the Israeli navy more than $572 million worth of patrol boat, ship, and submarine components and spare parts, torpedoes, and sonar equipment.
From 2000-2005, the United States licensed to Israel more than $348 million worth of tanks, components, and spare parts.
From 2000-2005, the United States licensed to Israel $69,163 worth of M-109 spare parts and 155mm artillery shells.
(Statistics for US weapons licensed to Israel are compiled from the State Department's annual report to Congress pursuant to Sec. 655 of the Foreign Assistance Act. For more information, click here:
http://pmddtc.state.gov/)
Israel's summer of killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip is a clear reminder that Israel remains the occupying power of the Gaza Strip despite last year's "unilateral disengagement". Living under military occupation, the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip are "protected persons" under the terms of the Geneva Conventions. Israel's targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon is a violation of the Geneva Conventions and constitutes war crimes.
In addition, by using US-supplied weapons to commit these atrocities, Israel is violating the terms of the US Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act. The Arms Export Control Act restricts the use of US weapons to legitimate self-defense and internal policing; US weapons cannot be used to attack civilians in offensive operations. The Foreign Assistance Act prohibits US aid of any kind to a country with a pattern of gross human rights violations.
TAKE ACTION: Hold Israel to account for its killing of civilians and destruction of civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
1. Contact the White House, State Department, and your Members of Congress to demand that Israel is held accountable for its violations of the US Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act and urge that military aid to Israel be cut off as required by law. Click here to send an email: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/uscampaign/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=4460
2. Write a letter to the editor or op-ed for your local newspaper and call your local talk radio stations to protest Israel's atrocities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon and highlight US support for these actions. For contact information for your local media, click here: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/media/
3. Make a donation to support humanitarian efforts to reprovision the Gaza Strip with much-needed medical supplies for Palestinian children. The Middle East Children's Alliance and Grassroots International, member organizations of the US Campaign, are accepting tax-deductible donations to send medical supplies. Click here to donate: http://www.mecaforpeace.org/GazaMeds.html or http://www.grassrootsonline.org/
4. Support the efforts of the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation to build a national movement to challenge US support for Israel's human rights violations. Click here to donate to our summer fundraising drive: http://www.endtheoccupation.org/article.php?id=1221

This is
by True Tuesday, Jul. 18, 2006 at 9:59 PM

Re Meca for Peace
by tread carefully Tuesday, Jul. 18, 2006 at 9:20 PM

Keep trying Tia.

We heard that before - in 1982. The vicious invasion of Lebanon that killed 20,000 people was justified on the grounds that it would end rocket attacks on Israel - which had already practically ceased at the time of the invasion. Instead, it created a new generation of embittered enemies of zionism who make up the current "terrorist" militias. The present Israeli rampage is destroying the childhoods of tens of thousands of young Lebanese who will be armed enemies of Israel, seething with rage, six or seven years from now.

"The present Israeli rampage is destroying the childhoods of tens of thousands of young Lebanese who will be armed enemies of Israel, seething with rage, six or seven years from now."

Maybe not. I know it's a long shot, but maybe a future Lebanese regime will impose law and order at long last in that miserable country.

The regime that needs to have law and order imposed on it is the pirate entity of Israel. Its activities in Lebanon resemble Morgan the Pirate's sack of Panama, or maybe Bush the Pirate's sack of Panama in 1989.

All they have to do is return the kidnapped Israeli soldiers and disarm Hezbollah and it stops. That sounds pretty easy and very different than your analogy to piracy.

Please don't try to say they were all terrorists...
This list is subject to amendments. B'Tselem's authoritative casualty list is the Hebrew language one.
Palestinians killed by Israeli security forces in the Occupied Territories

Muhammad Hussein Muhammad 'Abd al-'Aal
25 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 30.06.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Was armed. Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a neighborhood in the city

Mahmoud Muhammad Yusef a-Zakari
21 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 30.06.2006 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel.

Nahed Muhammad Hussein Mahani
34 year-old resident of Gaza city, injured on 20.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination and died on 28.06.2006.

Ayman Rateb Mesbah Khalil O'deh Jabarin
29 year-old resident of Ramallah, killed on 22.06.2006 in Ramallah by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with undercover unti who came to arrest him.

Zakaria Ahmad Muhammad Ahmad
48 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 21.06.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed at home by missile fire aimed at wanted persons riding in a vehicle on the street nearby.

Da'ud Ribhi Mahmoud Qatoni
22 year-old resident of 'Ein Beit al-Maa Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 21.06.2006 in 'Ein Beit al-Maa Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Fatma Ahmad Muhammad Ahmad
35 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 21.06.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed at home by missile fire aimed at wanted persons riding in a vehicle on the street nearby.

Bilal Jasser Hamis al-Hasi
15 year-old resident of Jabalya, North Gaza district, killed on 20.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while working in a tunery nearby.

Muhammad Jamal 'Abed Rouqah
4 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 20.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while was on his way to the grocery store besidde his house.

Samia Mahmoud Ziad a-Sharif
5 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 20.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while was on her way to the grocery store besidde her house.

'Imad 'Ali Hassan Yasin
27 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 16.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while was traveling in a car.

Habib Hamdi Hassan 'Ashur
34 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 16.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while was traveling in a car.

Salem Muhammad Salem Abu Zabeidah
22 year-old resident of al-Bureij Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 15.06.2006 in Deir al-Balah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an attempt to plant explosives near the Gaza perimeter fence, north of Kissufim.

Muhammad Mahmoud Rajab Tanjarah
22 year-old resident of al-Bureij Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 15.06.2006 in Deir al-Balah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an attempt to plant explosives near the Gaza perimeter fence, north of Kissufim.

Ibrahim Ibrahim a-Da'alseh Muhammad
38 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Husam Isma'il 'Abd a-Rahman Hamad
37 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

'Adnan Da'ud Hassan Taleb
46 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Muhammad Subhi Naji Barghish
23 year-old resident of Jenin Refugee Camp, killed on 13.06.2006 in Jenin by gunfire. Additional information: Killed during an arrest operation in the city.

Maher Ashraf Faruk al-Mughrabi
7 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Mussa Muhammad Mussa Nasrallah
21 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Shauqi 'Ali 'Omar a-Seikali
41 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Ashraf Faruk 'Ali al-Mughrabi
39 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Rafiq Muhammad Faraj al-Mabid
17 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Muhammad Hussein Faraj al-wadiyah
24 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed on his way to fire a Qassam rocket.

'Ali 'Ali Hussein al-'Umari
32 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Hisham Rajab Muhammad al-Mughrabi
14 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 13.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when the Israeli airforce fired missiles into a residential neighborhood in northern Gaza city.

Salem Muhammad Zaki a-Radi'a
20 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 11.06.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed on his way to fire a Qassam rocket.

Muhammad Bachar Mussa al-Masri
21 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 11.06.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while he tried to fire a Qassam rocket.

Basel 'Ata Zaid a-Z'anin
27 year-old resident of Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, killed on 09.06.2006 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed on his way home, after driving an injured person to the hospital.

Khaled Yusef Ahmad a-Z'anin
44 year-old resident of Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, killed on 09.06.2006 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed.

Ahmad 'Ata Zaid a-Z'anin
21 year-old resident of Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, killed on 09.06.2006 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed on his way home, after driving an injured person to the hospital.

Jamal 'Ataya Zaid Abu Samhadaneh (Abu 'Ataya)
43 year-old resident of Rafah Refugee Camp, killed on 08.06.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Nidal Nabil Muhammad Mussa
21 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 08.06.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Ahmad Muhammad Murjan Abu Sitah
28 year-old resident of Rafah Refugee Camp, killed on 08.06.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Muhammad Khalil Muhammad 'Asaliyah
19 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 08.06.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Anwar S'ud Suleiman Abu Sala'h
35 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 07.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Additional information: Killed while trying to infiltrate into Israel.

Khader Hamdi 'Abdallah Qassem
24 year-old, killed on 07.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: An Palestinian police man.

Riad Hammad Msalam Abu Sala'h
37 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 07.06.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Additional information: Killed while trying to infiltrate into Israel.

Majdi Taysir Hassan Hammad
29 year-old resident of Jabalya, North Gaza district, killed on 05.06.2006 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire. He was the target of an assasination.

'Imad Muhammad 'Ali 'Asaliyah
26 year-old resident of Jabalya, North Gaza district, killed on 05.06.2006 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination.

Tareq Ahmad Fahed a-Shami
22 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 30.05.2006 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with IDF undercover unit .

Hani Ibrahim Khalil a-Saqa
24 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 30.05.2006 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers.

Sabri Muhammad Salmi Abu Qliq
23 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 30.05.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed during an IDF undercover incursion into Beit Lahiya. An officer in the PA's Force 17 security force, he was standing near his house in civilian clothes at the time he was shot.

'Abd al-Mu'ti Shukri Zaid al-'Er
26 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 29.05.2006 in Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers near the Gaza perimeter fence.

'Abd a-Rahman Ibrahim 'Abed Abu Shanab
32 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 29.05.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed in an exchange of gunfire during IDF undecover unit incursion.

Muhammad 'Omar Khalil Matar
20 year-old resident of a-Shati' Camp, Gaza district, killed on 29.05.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed in an exchange of gunfire during IDF undecover unit incursion.

Yusef Khalil Isma'il Abu al-Me'za
25 year-old resident of a-Shati' Camp, Gaza district, killed on 29.05.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed in an exchange of gunfire during IDF undecover unit incursion.

'Omar Mustafa Muhammad Abu Wardeh
43 year-old resident of Jabalya, North Gaza district, killed on 26.05.2006 in Jabalya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while working in the field.

Ja'ffar Khaled Hussein Bilelu
20 year-old resident of Kharbatha Bani Harith, Ramallah and al-Bira district, killed on 24.05.2006 in Ramallah by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed during an arrest operation by an udercover until and soldiers.

Milad 'Atallah Saleh Abu al-'Arayes
19 year-old resident of al-Am'ari Refugee Camp, Ramallah and al-Bira district, killed on 24.05.2006 in Ramallah by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with an undercover unit on an arrest operation in the city.

Ghaleb Rabah 'Abd al-'Aziz 'Alan
26 year-old resident of Beit Ur a-Tahta, Ramallah and al-Bira district, killed on 24.05.2006 in Ramallah by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while throwing stones at an undercover unit during an arrest operation in the city.

Aysar Kamal Jamil Qassem Abu 'Ara
20 year-old resident of 'Aqqaba, Tubas district, killed on 24.05.2006 in Ramallah by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when shot in the chest while throwing stones at an undercover unit during an arrest operation in the city.

'Aisah Fares Saleh Abu Msalam
48 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 21.05.2006 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while standing near a window of her house. There was no exchange of gunfire at the time.

Na'imah Mahmoud Hamdi Aman
27 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 20.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while riding in the family car with her mother and son. Other family members were injured.

Hanan Muhammad Hussein Aman
46 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 20.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while riding in the family car with her daughter and grandson. Other family members were injured.

Muhannad Hamdi Faruk Aman
6 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 20.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while riding in the family car with his mother and grandmother.Other family members were injured.

Muhammad Sha'ban Ibrahim a-Dahduh
27 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 20.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination.

'Othman Qassem Muhammad Sadkah
26 year-old resident of 'Anza, Jenin district, killed on 17.05.2006 in Rafidya, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchage of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrets him.

Mustafa Hussein Mustafa 'Abd al-Ghani
22 year-old resident of Saida, Tulkarm district, killed on 17.05.2006 in Rafidya, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchage of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrets him.

'Ali 'Omar Muhammad Jabarin
20 year-old resident of Jenin, killed on 14.05.2006 in Jenin by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: A guard at the Paletinian Security Services buiilding, he was killed when soldiers opened fire at the building. Another guard was injured by the gunfire.

Jihad 'Abd a-Rahman 'Omar Abu 'Assaf
19 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 14.05.2006 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while throwing atones at soldiers who came to arrest wanted persons.

Isma'il Subhi Sadeq Hanaishy
18 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 14.05.2006 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when trying to give first-aid to his brother and remove him from the scene of the incident.

Tha'ir Subhi Sadeq Hanaishy
23 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 14.05.2006 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed in an exchange of gunfire between wanted persons and soldiers who had come to arrest them, who were hiding in the house next door.

Elias Khairi Muhammad al-Ashqar
24 year-old resident of Baka a-Sharkiah, Tulkarm district, killed on 14.05.2006 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: On Israel's wanted list, he was killed in an exchange of gunfire with soldiers while he was hiding in a house with other wanted persons.

Mu'atasem 'Ali Fares Ja'a'reh
21 year-old resident of 'Alar, Tulkarm district, killed on 14.05.2006 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: On Israel's wanted list, he was killed in an exchange of gunfire with soldiers while he was hiding in a house with other wanted persons.

Ra'id Hani Hassan Tbeileh
26 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 12.05.2006 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers.

Hassan Hussein Khader a-Shaf'i
49 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 07.05.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed by shell fragments that struck his entire body while he was farming his land.

Mussa Salim 'Awad a-Sawarkah
68 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 06.05.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed by a shot in the head when grazing sheep near his home.

Mahmoud 'Izzat Taleb Daghmash
20 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: ðäøâ ëùçéì äàååéø äéùøàìé ùéâø èéìéí àì îáðä ùì åòãú ääúðâãåú äòîîéú.

Muhammad Mustafa Qassem al-Qutub
19 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 05.05.2006 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an arrest operation in the city after he was throwing stones and hurling of petrol bombs . Five people were injured.

Jum'ah Muhammad Jum'ah Daghmash
19 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: ðäøâ ëùçéì äàååéø äéùøàìé ùéâø èéìéí àì îáðä ùì åòãú ääúðâãåú äòîîéú.

Wahid Mustafa Hafez Daghmash
24 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: ðäøâ ëùçéì äàååéø äéùøàìé ùéâø èéìéí àì îáðä ùì åòãú ääúðâãåú äòîîéú.

Hamadeh Mu'in Faraj Daghmash
19 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: ðäøâ ëùçéì äàååéø äéùøàìé ùéâø èéìéí àì îáðä ùì åòãú ääúðâãåú äòîîéú.

Khaled Ahmad Subhi Abu Waqid
21 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.05.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: ðäøâ ëùçéì äàååéø äéùøàìé ùéâø èéìéí àì îáðä ùì åòãú ääúðâãåú äòîîéú.

Zakaria Hussein Muhammad Daraghmeh
37 year-old resident of Jenin, killed on 04.05.2006 in al-Badhan, Nablus district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Taxi driver, who was shot in the chest when soldiers at a checkpoint opened fire at taxi drivers.

'Itaf Ahmad Mahmoud Zalat
45 year-old resident of Tulkarm, killed on 01.05.2006 in Tulkarm by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed by a shot to the head by soldiers attempting to arrest a wanted person. When shot, she was in her living room.

Wael Ibrahim Mteir al-Kur'an
29 year-old resident of a-Zawayda, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 27.04.2006 in Deir al-Balah by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed.

'Amer 'Awani Hassan Hushiyah
22 year-old resident of al-Yamun, Jenin district, killed on 26.04.2006 in al-Yamun, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with a Border Police undercover unit that surrounded a house of a wanted person in the village.

'Abd al-Wahab Samir Muhammad Abu 'Areban
19 year-old resident of a-Nuseirat Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 24.04.2006 in al-Bureij Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers near the Israeli border.

Ahmad Muhammad 'Ali Musleh
28 year-old resident of a-Duheisha Refugee Camp, Bethlehem district, killed on 23.04.2006 in Bethlehem by gunfire. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed by a Border Police undercover unit that chased him while he was in a car in which two friends, both wanted. One of the friends was killed, and the other was arrested.

Daniel Saba George Abu Hamamah
23 year-old resident of Bethlehem, killed on 23.04.2006 in Bethlehem by gunfire. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed by a Border Police undercover unit that chased him while he was driving a car in which two friends, both wanted, were passengers. One of the friends was killed, and the other was arrested.

Mamduh Muhammad Khalil 'Abeid
15 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 17.04.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while playing soccer with friends, 300 meters from his house.

'Aiyadah Suleiman 'Abdallah a-Tarabin (Abu Jaridah)
27 year-old resident of Rafah, injured on 07.04.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter and died on 15.04.2006. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Muhammad 'Adnan Ahmad al-'Aamudi
20 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 12.04.2006 in Deir al-Balah by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers near Kissufim crossing.

Ibrahim Muhammad 'Ali Ma'sud
18 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 12.04.2006 in Deir al-Balah by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers near Kissufim crossing.

Hadil Muhammad Rabi' Ghiben
7 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 10.04.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while in her house. 12 other member of the family were injured In the incident, most of them children.

Sameh Nizar 'Adel a-Shaf'i
17 year-old resident of Nablus, injured on 06.04.2006 in Nablus by gunfire and died on 09.04.2006. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while throwing stones at army jeeps.

Yasser Hassan Suleiman Abu Jarad
30 year-old resident of Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, killed on 09.04.2006 in Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: a taxi driver. Killed while driving police officers to their position near the Israeli border.

Jaber Fawaz Ibrahim al-Akhras
23 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 09.04.2006 in Beit Ta'mir, Bethlehem district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Muhammad 'Abdallah Muhammad 'Abd al-Hadi
17 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 08.04.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a trainign center belonging to the Fatah.

Huzaifah Suleiman Nayef Shbeir
21 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 08.04.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a trainign center belonging to the Fatah.

Hassan Sa'ad 'Ali al-Hossieni
17 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 08.04.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a trainign center belonging to the Fatah.

Muhammad Sa'ad 'Ali al-Hossieni
22 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 08.04.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a trainign center belonging to the Fatah.

Mahmoud Talal 'Omar 'Ajur
22 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 08.04.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while driving a car.

Ibrahim Mar'i Jaber 'Abd al-Hadi
30 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 08.04.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a trainign center belonging to the Fatah.

Sami Muhammad Shhadeh Abu Shria'h
24 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 08.04.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while driving a car.

Muhammad Sami Ahmad Hamdan
18 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 08.04.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a trainign center belonging to the Fatah.

Amir Maher Muhammad Shawahaneh
16 year-old resident of Silat al-Harithiya, Jenin district, killed on 08.04.2006 in Silat al-Harithiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed.

Iyad Muhammad Mahmoud Abu al-'Anin
32 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 07.04.2006 in Rafah by gunfire . Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while he was in a car, a few meters from a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Ibrahim Nafez Ibrahim al-'Aalul
23 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 07.04.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

'Adel 'Abd al-Karim Khamis Sha'th
25 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 07.04.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Bassam Ahmad Muhammad Hussein
24 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 07.04.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attending a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Bilal Iyad Muhammad Abu al-'Anin
6 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 07.04.2006 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while was in the car with his father few meters away from a training center belonging to the Popular Resistance Committees.

Wafa Maisareh 'Abd a-Latif Yaish
22 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 07.04.2006 in 'Ein Beit al-Maa Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed near his house, after he was called there by his mother, who thought the house was being robbed. Soldiers shot at the car in which he arrived with three relatives. He was helping evacuate the wounded, and was shot dead by the soldiers.

'Abdallah Isma'il a-Da'alseh
46 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 04.04.2006 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while near his house.

Ra'id Muhammad Hussein 'Abayat
31 year-old resident of Bethlehem, killed on 03.04.2006 in Beit Sahur, Bethlehem district, by gunfire. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during his arrest.

Muhammad Farid Hassan Ziad
16 year-old resident of Qalandiya Camp, al-Quds district, killed on 03.04.2006 in Qalandiya Camp, al-Quds district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed.

Samer Subhi Ahmad Frihat
22 year-old resident of al-Yamun, Jenin district, killed on 28.03.2006 in al-Yamun, Jenin district, by gunfire. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed near his house.

Husam Salah a-Din Ahmad Abu 'Iyada
20 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 27.03.2006 in Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers near Kibbutz Erez.

Hammad Hamdan Mahmoud Musleh
16 year-old resident of a-Nuseirat Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 25.03.2006 in al-Bureij Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah district, by gunfire. Additional information: Killed near the Gaza perimeter fence.

Sufian Ahmad Salman Abu Gharabeh
19 year-old resident of al-Maghazi Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 23.03.2006 in Kissufim, Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed after planting explosives near Kissufim checkpoint.

Muhammad Salah Sa'di 'Ayad
19 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 23.03.2006 in Kissufim, Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed after planting explosives near Kissufim checkpoint.

Ramadan Muhammad Ramadan Mteir
21 year-old resident of 'Aqbat Jaber Camp, Jericho district, killed on 22.03.2006 in 'Aqbat Jaber Camp, Jericho district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed when tried to hide under the closet when soldiers came to arrest him.

Akaber 'Abd a-Rahman 'Izzat Zaid
7 year-old resident of al-Yamun, Jenin district, killed on 17.03.2006 in al-Yamun, Jenin district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed during an arrest of wanted persons. She was shot in the head while riding in her uncle's car.

Khaled 'Issa Khaled 'Attiyah
18 year-old resident of Kharbatha al-Misbah, Ramallah and al-Bira district, killed on 15.03.2006 in Kharbatha al-Misbah, Ramallah and al-Bira district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while hiding with three friends, waiting to throw stones at passing army jeeps.

Ibrahim Muhammad Hamad Abu Na'im
23 year-old resident of Bitunya, Ramallah and al-Bira district, killed on 14.03.2006 in Jericho by gunfire. Additional information: A prisoner in Jericho prison. Killed during an IDF incursion into the prison.

Ra'id Ahmad 'Adel al-Batsh
7 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 06.03.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination.

Ashraf 'Ali Hassan Shluf
25 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 06.03.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car.

Munir Muhammad Muhammad Sukar
30 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 06.03.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car.

Mahmoud Ahmad 'Adel al-Batsh
16 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 06.03.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination.

Ahmad Naser Muhammad a-Sweisi
14 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 06.03.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination.

'Amer Hassan Hassan Basuni
16 year-old resident of 'Ein Beit al-Maa Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 03.03.2006 in 'Ein Beit al-Maa Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire from a sniper. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when on the roof of his house.

Mussa A'bed Salem Shluf
29 year-old resident of Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, injured on 09.02.2006 in Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank and died on 25.02.2006. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed when he and a friend were looking for scrap-iron about 500 meters from the perimeter fence.

Suleiman Hassan Suleiman al-Hamedi
20 year-old resident of Deir al-Balah, killed on 24.02.2006 in Deir al-Balah by gunfire from a tank. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while planting an explosive next to the perimeter fence near the Kissufim checkpoint.

Zeid 'Abd al-Fatah Hassan Dukhan
21 year-old resident of a-Nuseirat Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 24.02.2006 in Deir al-Balah by gunfire from a tank. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while planting an explosive next to the perimeter fence near the Kissufim checkpoint.

Hassan Fathi Hassan Hajaj
22 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 23.02.2006 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him while he was hiding in a house with two friends.

Na'im Muhammad Saleh Abu Saris
25 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 23.02.2006 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Additional information: During the army's incursion into the refugee camp to arrest wanted persons. Killed while on his cousin's roof.

Muhammad Khamis Hussein 'Amar
38 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 23.02.2006 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him while he was hiding in a house with two friends.

Muhammad Hamdan 'Abd al-Hadi a-Shatiwi
34 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 23.02.2006 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him while he was hiding in a house with two friends.

Ibrahim Muhsein 'Ali a-Sa'idi
19 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 23.02.2006 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: During the army's incursion into Nablus to arrest wanted persons. Killed while throwing a petrol bomb at an army jeep.

Bilal Muhammad Rida a-Najar
17 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 19.02.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed when he tried to fire a Qassam rocket.

Osama Fawzi Ahmad Berris
19 year-old resident of Rafah Refugee Camp, killed on 19.02.2006 in Khan Yunis by gunfire from a helicopter. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed when he tried to fire a Qassam rocket.

Muhammad Ahmad Muhammad a-Natur
16 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 19.02.2006 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Additional information: During the army's incursion into the refugee camp to arrest wanted persons, he was killed while on the roof of the house of his friend, Ibrahim a-Sheikh 'Ali, who was also killed. Another person was wounded.

Ibrahim Muhammad Ahmad a-Sheikh 'Ali
16 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 19.02.2006 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Additional information: During the army's incursion into the refugee camp to arrest wanted persons , he was killed while on the roof of his house with his brother and friend Muhammad a-Natur. A-Natur was also killed and his brother was wounded.

Ahmad Muhammad Nayef Abu Sharkh
16 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 19.02.2006 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldires.

Mujahed Amin 'Aref Asmadi
15 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 15.02.2006 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: The youth is mentally disabled. He was carrying a toy rifle near persons who were throwing stones at soldiers who had come to arrest wanted persons.

Nayfeh Muhammad Khamis Abu Masa'ed
37 year-old resident of Deir al-Balah, killed on 13.02.2006 in Deir al-Balah by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: She was killed while grazing her flock, which she did daily, some 300 meters from the Kissufim checkpoint. Her house was located about 500 meters from the checkpoint.

Tareq Ishaq Mahmoud Abu Harbid
18 year-old resident of Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, killed on 09.02.2006 in Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: He was killed when he and a friend were looking for scrap-iron about 500 meters from the perimeter fence.

Murad 'Abd al-Hamid Muhammad al-Hur
27 year-old resident of a-Nuseirat Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 08.02.2006 in al-Bureij Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: He was killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers, while he was about 300 meters from the perimeter fence.

Edris Zakariya Edris a-Sharif
24 year-old resident of a-Nuseirat Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 08.02.2006 in al-Bureij Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: He was killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers, while he was about 300 meters from the perimeter fence.

Soheil 'Ali Ibrahim Bachar
25 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 07.02.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car.

Muhammad 'Attiyah Ibrahim Abu Sharee'ah (al-Hasaynah)
22 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 07.02.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car.

Ahmad Suleiman Farid Radad
31 year-old resident of Saida, Tulkarm district, killed on 07.02.2006 in Rafidya, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him. Two ssoldiers were wounded.

Rami 'Issa Mussa a-Sheikh Khalil
20 year-old resident of Gaza city, injured on 05.02.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter and died on 07.02.2006. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: He was killed during a targeted killing while standing next to a building where he worked as a guard.

Hassan 'Ali Harb 'Asfur
24 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 06.02.2006 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car in Tal a-Za'atar neighborhood.

Rami Khamis Hassan Abd al-'Aziz (Hanun)
27 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 06.02.2006 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car in Tal a-Za'atar neighborhood.

'Adnan Mahmoud Barakat Bustan
31 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.02.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving alone in a car.

Hani Tal'at a-Sayed al-Qaid
29 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.02.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: He was critically wounded by the missile attack at the a-Shams sports club, and was then killed by missile fire that struck the car in which friends were driving him to the hospital.

Nasser Ramadan Sa'id Marshud
16 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.02.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: He was killed while riding in the car that drove Hani al-Qa'id to the hospital after he was wounded by missile fire at the a-Shams sports club.

Yasin Kamal Jaber Barghouth
25 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.02.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: He was killed while riding in the car that drove Hani al-Qa'id to the hospital after he was wounded by a missile attack at the a-Shams sports club.

Jihad Khamis Rashid a-Sawafry
31 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 05.02.2006 in Gaza city by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving alone in a car.

Ahmad Husam Sa'id Tubasi
18 year-old resident of Jenin Refugee Camp, killed on 31.01.2006 in 'Araba, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Nidal 'Ali 'Abd a-Latif Abu S'adeh
27 year-old resident of 'Alar, Tulkarm district, killed on 31.01.2006 in 'Araba, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Aya Muhammad Suleiman al-Astal
8 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 26.01.2006 in Kissufim, Gaza district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: She was killed some 100 meters from the perimeter fence, while on the way to her aunt's house.

Munadel Muhammad Saleh Abu 'Alia
13 year-old resident of Ramallah, killed on 23.01.2006 in Ramallah by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while fleeing from soldiers.

Ziad 'Ali Hassan a-Zuhur
19 year-old resident of Beit Kahil, Hebron district, killed on 22.01.2006 in Telem, Hebron district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while about to throw a petrol bomb at the army post of the settlement.

Muamen Majed Khalil Washah
15 year-old resident of a-Nuseirat Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 21.01.2006 in Perimeter Fence, Gaza district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: He was killed while crawling near the perimeter fence together with two friends. Soldiers opened fire at them, even though the three got up and wanted to hand themselves over to the soldiers.

Thabet Mahmoud Salah a-Din 'Aiydah
24 year-old resident of Tulkarm, killed on 17.01.2006 in Tulkarm by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who had come to arrest him.

Fawzi Munjed Fawaz Duwikat
24 year-old resident of Rujeib, Nablus district, killed on 15.01.2006 in Rujeib, Nablus district, by gunfire. Additional information: Killed during an operation to arrest wanted persons. Soldiers opened fire when they saw him standing armed at the window of his house.

Nawal Ahmad Ass'ad Duwikat
45 year-old resident of Rujeib, Nablus district, killed on 15.01.2006 in Rujeib, Nablus district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed during an operation to arrest wanted persons. Soldiers opened fire when they saw her son standing armed at the window of their home.

'Ali 'Abd a-Latif Hussein Khalil
24 year-old resident of 'Attil, Tulkarm district, killed on 12.01.2006 in Jenin by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire while he was hiding in a building and soldiers came to arrest him.

Mustafa Ibrahim Khalil Awlad Muhammad
38 year-old resident of Tarrama, Hebron district, killed on 04.01.2006 in Tarrama, Hebron district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Akram Hassan Yusef Kadas
46 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 02.01.2006 in Jabalya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: The taxi driver. Killed during a targeted killing.

Sa'id 'Abd al-Fatah Ibrahim Abu al-Jidyan
39 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 02.01.2006 in Jabalya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while riding in a taxi.

Hamzah Jihad Muhammad Hamdunah
21 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 31.12.2005 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while sitting in the yard of his house with two other friends. One of whom was killed and the other severely wounded.

Mu'ataz Ahmad 'Abd a-Razeq al-Maslami (Hamdunah)
20 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 31.12.2005 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while sitting in the yard of his house with two other friends. One of whom was killed and the other severely wounded.

Ahmad 'Abd a-Ra'uf Mustafa Khaled
22 year-old resident of Jayyus, Qalqiliya district, killed on 22.12.2005 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Bashar 'Abd a-Latif 'Aref Hanani
29 year-old resident of Beit Furik, Nablus district, killed on 22.12.2005 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Anas Ahmad Mahmoud a-Sheikh
24 year-old resident of Sanniriya, Qalqiliya district, killed on 22.12.2005 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Zaid Suleiman Khalil Mussa (Abu Jalbush)
23 year-old resident of Marcah, Jenin district, killed on 21.12.2005 in Jenin by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers who came to arrest him.

Lukman Muhammad Hammad Abu Zakri
22 year-old resident of a-Nuseirat Camp, Deir al-Balah district, killed on 17.12.2005 in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while trying to plant an explosive device near the Gaza perimeter fence.

Husam Nabil Ibrahim Abu Nada
21 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 14.12.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car.

Muhammad Ahmad Muhammad Jiha
25 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 14.12.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car.

Rashad Muhammad 'Ali a-Zen
25 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 14.12.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car.

Hamdan Mahmoud Mahana
21 year-old resident of a-Shati' Camp, Gaza district, killed on 14.12.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while driving in a car.

Husam Soheil Jamil Saqer
23 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 13.12.2005 in Nablus by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while throwing stones at Isareli soldiers.

Iyad Muhammad 'Abed Hashash
19 year-old resident of Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, killed on 11.12.2005 in Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers seeking to arrest wanted persons in the refugee camp.

Nathir Yusef Ahmad Farhat
37 year-old resident of al-Mawasi, Rafah district, killed on 10.12.2005 in al-Mawasi, Rafah district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while trying to smuggle goods, apparently arms, by sea.

Khader Fuad Isma'il Rian
35 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, injured on 08.12.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter and died on 10.12.2005. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while sitting in the yard of his house with two other friends.

Iyad Hussein S'ud a-Najar
30 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 08.12.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while sitting in the yard of Kadas's house with two other friends.

Iyad Muhammad Ibrahim Kadas
33 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 08.12.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during a targeted killing while sitting in the yard of Kahader's house with two other friends.

Mahmoud Suleiman Metwali al-'Arkan
29 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 07.12.2005 in Rafah by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed during an assassination while driving his car near Khirbet al-'Ads. Six bystanders were injured in the attack, two of them minors who suffered serious injuries.

Ziad Isma'il Isma'il al-Bardawil
24 year-old resident of al-Mawasi, Rafah district, killed on 03.12.2005 in Rafah by gunfire. Additional information: Killed while at sea in a fishing boat near the maritime border with Egypt.

Sayyed 'Abd al-Hadi Hamdan Abu Lebdeh
15 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 02.12.2005 in Khan Yunis by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while he was working his land, 600 meters from the Gaza perimeter fence. Two other friends were wounded.

Saleh Faiz Ahmad Fuqha
23 year-old resident of Jenin, killed on 23.11.2005 in Jenin by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed during an operation to arrest Iyad Abu a-Rub, who was on Israel 's wanted list. Abu a-Rub surrendered.

Zeid 'Omar 'Abd al-Qader Abu 'Isha
22 year-old resident of Hebron, killed on 18.11.2005 in Hebron by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while trying to plant an explosive near the road.

Ahmad Saber Mahmoud 'Abahreh
20 year-old resident of al-Yamun, Jenin district, killed on 17.11.2005 in Jenin by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed while riding in a car with his friend. An Israeli undercover unit in a commercial van blocked the road, forcing them off the road, and opened fire at them.

Mahmoud Jamal Muhammad Zaid
20 year-old resident of al-Yamun, Jenin district, killed on 17.11.2005 in Jenin by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed while riding in a car with his friend. An Israeli undercover unit in a commercial van blocked the road, forcing them off the road, and opened fire at them.

Amjad Bashir Helmi Hinawi
33 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 14.11.2005 in Nablus by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed after opening fire at IDF soldiers who came to arrest him.

'Imad Sami Hassan 'Abd al-'Aal
19 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 14.11.2005 in Gaza city by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while attacking soldiers at the Karni checkpoint.

Shuja'a Zuheir 'Abd a-Rahman Bel'awi
20 year-old resident of Jenin, killed on 13.11.2005 in Jenin by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed in an IDF action. After he was shot and injured by the soldiers, the soldiers continued shooting and killed him.

Bilal Waqid Ibrahim a-Sha'er
17 year-old resident of Khan Yunis, killed on 12.11.2005 in Khan Yunis by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while trying to infiltrate into Israel in order to find work.

Akram 'Eid Salameh Abu Ghadain
22 year-old resident of Gaza city, killed on 10.11.2005 in al-Bureij Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed while trying to plant explosives near the Gaza perimeter fence.

Samir Rebhi Muhammad Dari
31 year-old resident of al-E'sawiya, East Jerusalem district, killed on 09.11.2005 in East Jerusalem by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Shot in the back and killed by a policeman. The victim was on his way back to his car after trying to convince the police to release his nephew.

Muhammad Hamdi Muhammad Abu Salha
15 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 08.11.2005 in Nablus by gunfire. Additional information: Killed while trying to plant explosives along the route used by army vehicles.

Ahmad Isma'il Muhammad al-Khatib
12 year-old resident of Jenin Refugee Camp, injured on 03.11.2005 in Jenin Refugee Camp by gunfire and died on 05.11.2005. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while playing with a toy gun during an IDF operation. He was shot in his head and leg.

Ra'fat Mussa Khader Turkman
19 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 02.11.2005 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire.

Fawzi Muhammad Shhadeh Abu al-Qar'a
36 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 01.11.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed with another friend while driving in a car. Nine other persons were injured.

Hassan 'Attiyah Hassan al-Madhun
31 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 01.11.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed with another friend while driving in a car. Nine other persons were injured.

Jihad Muhammad Hussein Zakarneh
20 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 30.10.2005 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed when he left the house he was hiding in and opened fire at the soldiers who had come to arrest him.

Muhammad Hisham Mahmoud Nassar
21 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 30.10.2005 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed when he was shot in the head trying to escape from soldiers who were trying to arrest him.

Arshad Ahmad Tawfiq Kmeil Abu Zeid
21 year-old resident of Kabatiya, Jenin district, killed on 30.10.2005 in Kabatiya, Jenin district, by gunfire. Additional information: Killed when he tried to escape from soldiers who were trying to arrest him.

Majed Ibrahim Ahmad Natnat
31 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 29.10.2005 in Beit Hanun, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a tank. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed in a mortar-fire shelling at Israel.

Faiz Hassan Mussa Badran
49 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 27.10.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while driving in a car with three other persons. Two other persons were killed, and eighteen were injured.

Rami Riad Aiman 'Assaf
17 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 27.10.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: A bystander who was killed during the assassination.

Muhammad Rameih 'Abdallah al-Wahidi
55 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 27.10.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while driving in a car with three other persons. Two other persons were killed, and eighteen were injured.

Saleh Sa'id Muhammad Abu Naji
15 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 27.10.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: A bystander who was killed during the assassination.

Muhammad Ahmad Muhammad Kandil
47 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 27.10.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while driving in a car with three other persons. Two other persons were killed, and eighteen were injured.

Shadi Soheil Sakeb Mahana
26 year-old resident of Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, killed on 27.10.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter. He was the target of an assasination. Additional information: Killed while driving in a car with three other persons. Two other persons were killed, and eighteen were injured.

Karam Muhammad Muhammad Abu Naji
13 year-old resident of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district, killed on 27.10.2005 in Jabalya Refugee Camp, North Gaza district, by gunfire from a helicopter during the course of an assasination. Additional information: A bystander who was killed during the assassination.

Majed Samir Ahmad al-Ashqar
26 year-old resident of Saida, Tulkarm district, killed on 23.10.2005 in Tulkarm Refugee Camp by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an IDF incursion into the refugee camp.

Louie Jihad Fathallah a-S'adi
26 year-old resident of 'Attil, Tulkarm district, killed on 23.10.2005 in Tulkarm Refugee Camp by gunfire. Additional information: Wanted by Israel. Killed during an IDF incursion into the refugee camp.

'Abdallah Faraj Muhammad Yihya a-Tamimi
17 year-old resident of Deir Nidham, Ramallah and al-Bira district, killed on 22.10.2005 in Neve Halamish, Ramallah and al-Bira district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while tried to throw stones at cars.

Ra'id Ahmad 'Ali Shhadeh
20 year-old resident of 'Anabta, Tulkarm district, killed on 21.10.2005 in 'Anabta, Tulkarm district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed after firing at an army jeep.

Akram Taysir Mahmoud Za'ul
17 year-old resident of Husan, Bethlehem district, killed on 20.10.2005 in Husan, Bethlehem district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed when he tried to throw a petrol bomb at soldiers.

Nihad Abu Ghanem
26 year-old resident of Birqin, Jenin district, killed on 16.10.2005 in Jenin by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire with undercover Border Police officers.

Mu'ataz Hilal Darwish a-Zarba
22 year-old resident of Nablus, killed on 09.10.2005 in 'Asira a-Shamaliya, Nablus district, by gunfire. Killed when participating in hostilities. Additional information: Killed during an exchange of gunfire.

Bassam Hassan Suleiman Abu Gharabah
15 year-old resident of Deir al-Balah, killed on 09.10.2005 in Kissufim, Gaza district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while trying to cross Kissufim crossing in order to find work in Israel.

'Issa Suleiman 'Abd Rabo al-'Amur
19 year-old resident of Deir al-Balah, killed on 09.10.2005 in Kissufim, Gaza district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while trying to cross Kissufim crossing in order to find work in Israel.

Muhammad Suleiman Muhammad Abu 'Adwan
20 year-old resident of Rafah, killed on 09.10.2005 in Kissufim, Gaza district, by gunfire. Did not participate in hostilities when killed. Additional information: Killed while trying to cross Kissufim crossing in order to find work in Israel.Please don't try to say

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When Harvard Law Professor and self-described civil libertarian Alan Dershowitz asked Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to stop the University of California Press from publishing Beyond Chutzpah, he unleashed a pre-publication firestorm. It becomes clear after only a few chapters why Dershowitz sought to suppress this book. Finkelstein so thoroughly demolishes Dershowitz’s credibility that, if this were a boxing match, the referee would have stopped the fight in the third round and declared Finkelstein the winner by technical knockout. But on the larger question of whether Finkelstein fulfilled his goal of “lifting the veil surrounding the Israeli-Palestine conflict,” the answer is more complicated.

Alan Dershowitz’s bestselling book, The Case for Israel, offered a vigorous defense to critics of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in the Occupied Territories. The book won wide praise from leading academics, journalists and book reviewers from across America.

It was precisely this uncritical response to what Norman Finklestein saw as a deeply flawed work that led him to write a book debunking it. Finkelstein previously raised hackles among mainstream Jewish leaders with his book, The Holocaust Industry, and thanks to Dershowitz’s attempt to halt its publication, Beyond Chutzpah is likely to arouse even greater controversy.

From the initial publication of The Case for Israel, red flags should have been raised over Dershowitz’s capacity to adequately research the book.. Dershowitz publishes nearly a book a year in addition to his law school duties, and also maintains an active public speaking schedule. He apparently fit the book into his schedule by ignoring facts that conflicted with his arguments and by routinely misstating the historical record. Finkelstein reveals that The Case for Israel was as much ideologically-driven as a book by right-wing pundit Ann Coulter, only that in Dershowitz’s case, his Harvard pedigree gave his dishonest ramblings academic and mainstream credibility.

Although Finkelstein acknowledges early in his book that The Case for Israel is so rife with inaccuracies that it is not necessary to write a book refuting them, he spends most of the book doing precisely that. The author is so angry at the credibility assigned to Dershowitz, that he feels obligated to provide great detail refuting Dershowitz on every issue --from Israel’s use of lethal force, its denial of Palestinian rights, the demolitions of Palestinian homes, its opposition to Palestinian nonviolence and on and on.

But unlike the famous historian Arnold Toynbee, whose inventions of historical fact nevertheless became the basis for much of his era’s knowledge of world history, Alan Dershowitz never had credibility as an independent arbiter of the facts. Dershowitz is a passionate supporter and defender of Israel and, as he does in his criminal defense work, zealously represented his client regardless of their actual innocence.

There is so much written on the Israel-Palestine conflict, in books, magazines, newspapers, and on the Internet, that it is hard to believe that any reader turned to Dershowitz’s The Case for Israel for intellectual guidance. Like Ann Coulter’s bestselling books, Dershowitz’s work was bought and read by those already agreeing with his views. The sympathetic book reviews received by Dershowitz did not influence public opinion or America’s staunchly pro-Israel Middle East policy.

Many readers will enjoy Finkelstein’s destruction of the intellectual basis for The Case for Israel, as Dershowitz is revealed as an arrogant blowhard who needs to be taken down a notch. But while Finkelstein devotes chapter after chapter undermining the assertions of an author he quickly proves lacks credibility, he spends too little time focusing on his stated goal of “lifting the veil” surrounding Israel and Palestine.

Although anger at Dershowitz’s falsehoods fuels Beyond Chutzpah, Finkelstein has two other targets: America’s mainstream Jewish establishment and the nature of the state of Israel.

As reflected in his chapter titled “Crying Wolf,” Finkelstein argues that mainstream American Jewish organizations falsely raise the specter of Anti-Semitism in order to insulate Israel from criticism. Finkelstein notes how ADL leader Abraham Foxman and other neo-conservatives inappropriately raise the anti-Semitic banner, and Beyond Chutzpah even charges that “American Jewish elites, alongside Israel, are the main fomenters of anti-Semitism in the world today.”

Really? That sounds like conservatives arguing that widespread poverty and misery in Africa and high crime rates among African-Americans here are the main fomenters of racism. As a child of Holocaust survivors, Finkelstein knows well how the Nazi Party blamed Jews for anti-Semitism, and this argument is beneath a man of his intellectual talents.

False charges of racial, gender, or religious bias does not mean that such attitudes have disappeared. While Finkelstein sees anti-Semitism being used as a cover for insulating Israel from criticism, he does not discuss how anti-Jewish attitudes have fueled hostility toward Israel and continue to perpetuate cultural stereotypes in this country.

Moreover, the reason American foreign policy tilts so heavily toward Israel has nothing to do with false cries about anti-Semitism. Rather, it is a function of a campaign finance system that allows pro-Israel backers to support pro-Israel candidates in Senate and House races across the nation.

Ultimately, Finkelstein’s vehement attacks on Israel undermine his stated goal of “lifting the veil” about the truth of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This is unfortunate, because Finklestein’s scholarship is rigorous, his writing engaging, and he makes many criticisms about Israel that seldom appear in print (his critique of the Israeli Supreme Court is particularly illuminating).

But in order to “lift the veil,” Finkelstein needed to write a book that reached beyond the already converted. When he blames Jews and Israel for anti-Semitism, and claims without documentation that the “Zionist movement ethnically cleansed Palestine in 1948” (conventional history has Israel being attacked by its Arab neighbors after winning independence that year, and then winning the war for its survival), he loses credibility with those whose opinions are not fixed and who could potentially be won to his side.

Finkelstein has won the battle against Alan Dershowitz, and his appendix establishes what the Harvard Law School Administration refused to admit: that The Case for Israel is built on plagiarism. But the vehemence and anger that went into his battering of a celebrity writer overwhelms Finkelstein’s larger purpose.

Beyond Chutzpah is likely to leave its readers opinions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict unchanged, if not further polarized.