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05TELAVIV2607
2005-04-27 05:56:00
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Embassy Tel Aviv
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WB/G SITREP: ONE IDF SOLDIER KILLED IN THE WEST

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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 TEL AVIV 002607 

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE; NEA/SA/EX FOR RICHIE; DEPT FOR
DS/IP/ITA; DEPT FOR DS/IP/NEA; NSC FOR ABRAMS/DANIN; USAID
FOR DCHA, DCHA/FPP

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KWBG PHUM PREL PTER ASEC CASC GZ IS
SUBJECT: WB/G SITREP: ONE IDF SOLDIER KILLED IN THE WEST
BANK -- APRIL 26, 2005 (1300 HOURS LOCAL)


This is a joint ConGen Jerusalem/Embassy Tel Aviv cable.

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 TEL AVIV 002607

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE; NEA/SA/EX FOR RICHIE; DEPT FOR
DS/IP/ITA; DEPT FOR DS/IP/NEA; NSC FOR ABRAMS/DANIN; USAID
FOR DCHA, DCHA/FPP

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KWBG PHUM PREL PTER ASEC CASC GZ IS
SUBJECT: WB/G SITREP: ONE IDF SOLDIER KILLED IN THE WEST
BANK -- APRIL 26, 2005 (1300 HOURS LOCAL)


This is a joint ConGen Jerusalem/Embassy Tel Aviv cable.


1. (SBU) Summary: An IDF soldier died April 25 near
Halhoul village, north of Hebron, after being run over by a
Palestinian motorist. Other IDF soldiers at the roadblock
opened fire, killing the driver, identified as Iyad
al-Duwaik. An IDF investigation is ongoing; PA security
sources said that the driver had no political affiliation and
that they believed the incident was a traffic accident. A
Palestinian youth handed over a 13-kilogram explosive belt
to IDF soldiers near Itamar settlement, near Nablus, April

25. A total of 18 Palestinians were arrested overnight in
the West Bank. In the Gaza Strip, PA police clashed with PIJ
members in Dayr al-Balah camp April 25.
According to reports, PA police attempted to search a vehicle
driven by
a member of the Abu Rish Brigades and suspected of carrying
weapons. Armed clashes broke out, but no injuries were
reported. The police brought the situation under control
and confiscated the vehicle and its contents. End Summary.

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West Bank
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2. (SBU) ATTACKS/SECURITY:

-- Deaths: According to Israeli and Palestinian sources, an
IDF soldier died April 25 near Halhoul village, north of
Hebron, after being run over by a Palestinian motorist
April 25. Other IDF soldiers at the roadblock opened fire,
killing the driver, identified as Iyad al-Duwaik. The IDF
opened an investigation to verify the motive behind the
incident. PA security sources said the driver had no
political affiliation and that they believed the incident
was a traffic accident.

-- Injuries: Nil.

-- Arrests: According to Palestinian sources, IDF troops
entered Qalqiliya in the morning of April 26, and arrested
16 Palestinians (11 subsequently released, 5 still detained,
three of whom suspected of Hamas membership).

-- Arrests: According to Palestinian media, the IDF
arrested two Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in

Jenin, April 25.


3. (SBU) SECURITY INCIDENTS:

-- According to Israeli sources, a Palestinian youth handed
over a 13-kilogram explosive belt to IDF soldiers near
Itamar settlement, near Nablus, April 25.


4. (SBU) INCURSIONS/CONFISCATIONS:

-- According to Palestinian reports, IDF troops entered
into Fraides and Bayt Tamar village, near Bethlehem, and
searched houses, April 25. No arrests were made.

-- According to Palestinian sources, IDF troops entered
the eastern part of Nablus April 25 and conducted searches.
No arrests were made.


5. (SBU) ROADBLOCKS/CHECKPOINTS:

-- According to Palestinian reports, the Israeli commander of
the DCO in Nablus said April 25 that the IDF intends to
remove the age restriction currently in effect for
Palestinians wishing to cross the Nablus roadblocks. No date
was given when this new policy will take effect.


6. (SBU) POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS:

-- According to Israeli media reports April 26, an
agreement has been reached in principle with residents of
Ganim and Kadim settlements in the northern West Bank to
voluntarily leave their homes before
the implementation of disengagement in exchange for promises
of increased compensation and expedited assistance in dealing
with their affairs. Military officials cite the positive
psychological impact that this agreement is expected to have
on
residents of other settlements slated for evacuation in
the context of the disengagement plan.

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Gaza
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7. (SBU) ATTACKS:

-- Deaths: Nil.

-- Injuries: Nil.

-- Mortars/Rockets: The IDF reported that Palestinian
militants fired one mortar shell at Gani Tel settlement
April 26.

-- Shootings: The IDF reported that militants launched a
total of five shooting attacks at IDF and Israeli settler
targets April 25-26.

-- Explosions: UNRWA reported that the IDF found and safely
detonated an IED near the border fence with Egypt, opposite
Block J, in the Rafah refugee camp


8. (SBU) INTERNAL DISPUTES:

-- UNRWA reported that five Palestinians were injured when
a family dispute turned violent April 25 at al-Azhar
University in Gaza City. According to Palestinian reports,
members of the Wishah family used guns and knives to attack
a group of students they claim assaulted their daughter.

-- UNRWA reported that Hamas and Fatah activists used guns
and homemade explosives during clashes that broke out in
Rafah April 25 over the upcoming
municipal elections. Two Palestinians were injured.


9. (SBU) SECURITY DEPLOYMENT:

-- UNRWA reported that PA security forces clashed with PIJ
members in Dayr al-Balah camp April 25. According to
reports, PA police attempted to search a vehicle driven by
a member of the Abu Rish Brigades and suspected of carrying
weapons. Armed clashes broke out, but no injuries were
reported. The police brought the situation under control
and confiscated the vehicle and its contents.


10. (SBU) BORDER CROSSINGS:

-- Route Four (Salahadeen Road),the main north-south
traffic artery, was open April 26, with a major detour at
Netzarim Junction.

-- Erez Crossing was closed for Palestinian laborers April
25, but open for internationals.

-- The Erez Industrial Zone was closed April 25.

-- Sufa Crossing was closed for Palestinian laborers April
26, but was open for the import of aggregates used in
construction.

-- Karni Terminal was open April 26.

-- Rafah Terminal was open for arrivals and departures
April 26.

-- Tel al-Sultan checkpoint was closed April 26. Toufah
checkpoint was open for residents of al-Mowassi.

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