RAMALLAH, Thursday, October 03, 2019 (WAFA) – Israeli demolition of Palestinian structures in Jerusalem and confiscations of material in the West Bank were highlighted on the front page of the three Palestinian Arabic dailies today.

Al-Quds said Israel demolished animal barns in Jabal al-Mukabber neighborhood of occupied Jerusalem, while al-Hayat al-Jadida added that Israeli forces also issued other demolition orders in the city. Al-Ayyam said Israeli forces seized agricultural tools in the Bethlehem area.

In other news, the papers said Palestinian activists closed the Red Cross office in Ramallah demanding immediate intervention by the humanitarian organization to save the life of Palestinian detainee in Israel, Samer Arbeed, who was tortured by Israeli security to almost death.

Al-Hayat al-Jadida said Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh called on the US Congress to pressure the Trump administration to go back on its decisions against the Palestinians.

It said a delegation of foreign diplomats toured the Jordan Valley yesterday and listened from local residents about their situation there.

Al-Ayyam quoted European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, Susanna Terstal, telling the paper that Israeli annexation of any part of the occupied West Bank will undermine regional stability.

Al-Quds meanwhile quoted her affirming the EU’s commitment to the two-state solution.

Al-Ayyam said in another news item, quoting whom it described as an informed source, saying that Egypt did not yet give its opinion on the reconciliation initiative presented by eight Palestinian factions.

Al-Hayat al-Jadida said Palestinian activists tweeted yesterday against Facebook censuring Palestinian content exposing the Israeli occupation.

In Arab and international news, the papers reported on the demonstrations in Iraq, Israeli government formation impasse and impeachment efforts of US President Donald Trump.

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