RAMALLAH, July 2, 2014 – (WAFA) – Israel’s vow to take a tough response against Hamas for the ‘murder’ of the three Israeli settlers hit the front page headlines of Palestinian dailies.

Here are the front page headlines of the dailies.

Al-Quds

·         Israeli army steps up revengeful attacks in the Palestinian Territories.

·         A martyr, injuries, arrests, and houses’ destruction in West Bank [by Israeli forces].

·          ]Israeli warplanes[ launch 34 air strikes across Gaza Strip, injuring 4 Palestinians and causing extensive property damage.  

·         ]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin[ Netanyahu continues to vow tough strikes against Hamas and differences ravage the Israeli cabinet.

·         A Palestinian is cold-bloodedly murdered by Israeli forces while bringing Suhoor (pre-dawn) Ramadan meal to his family in Jenin camp.

·         Clashes erupt in Al-Aqsa Mosque and worshipers are surrounded ]by Israeli border police[ in Al-Kibli Mosque – Two worshipers are injured with rubber-coated bullets as settlers continue to raid the mosque’s compound.

·         Israeli female youth goes into a Bethlehem apartment for romantic purposes and then claims she was kidnapped, prompting Israeli army to wreck havoc in Palestinian residents’ properties in search of her.

·         Israeli authorities prevent UNRWA employees from accessing their workplace in Jerusalem.

·         UNRWA denies evacuating international employees from Gaza Strip.

·         ]Settlers[ seize land in E1 area to establish a settlement ‘neighborhood’.

·         Washington holds on to dealing with the Palestinian government and US Congress steps up pressures to cut off aid ]to Palestinian government[.

·         Settlers assault ]Palestinian[ citizens and clash with ]Israeli[ police in Jerusalem.

·         ]Israeli occupation forces[ hand a notice to demolish a house in Al-Bireh.

·         An Israeli analyst questions Israel’s capacity to bear the price of toppling Hamas.

Al-Ayyam

·         Israel mulls response following the ‘murder’ of the three ‘kidnapped’ settlers, Netanyahu: “We are working on three main courses to destroy Hamas.

·         Washington urges Israel and the Palestinians to continue with security cooperation.

·         During the Israeli cabinet’s session, Israeli army calls for ‘measured’ operations and Netanyahu calls for the consolidation of settlement.

·         Gaza Strip is under air, land and naval aggression.

·         Hamas takes security precautions in the wake of the Israeli threats.

·         ]Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor[ Lieberman calls for ‘Defensive Shield 2’ against Hamas in Gaza.

·         Israeli occupation army alleges detecting weapons and money belonging to Hamas in West Bank.

·         Israeli occupation soldiers cold-bloodedly assassinate Abu Zagha early Tuesday in the alleys of Jenin refugee camp.

·         Amnesty International: “The Israeli collective punishment against the Palestinians will not bring justice.”

·         Btselem: “For 35 years the Israeli High Court of Justice continues to approve house demolitions as a punitive measure.”

·         Israeli High Court of Justice approves the demolition of a house in Idhna.

Al-Hayat Al-Jadida

·         Israel mulls response ]against Hamas[, intends to intensify settlement construction, Liberman calls for ‘Defensive Shield 2’.

·         A Palestinian is shot dead (martyred) in Jenin camp, Israeli warplanes carry out dozens of air raids on Gaza.

·         Palestinian government decides to reinstate all Gaza public employees hired before June 14, 2007 – Hamas considers this decision as a violation of the consensus agreement.

·         Palestinian Government Spokesperson Ihab Bseiso: “Paying public employees’ salaries is contingent upon transferring the tax revenues.

·         Amnesty International: “The collective punishment practiced by Israel ]against the Palestinians[ should be halted immediately.”

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