Israel seizes Palestinian stone-thrower dolls

The PLO Central Council member Muhammad Eshteyyah recently told reporters that 85 percent of Palestinian deaths could have been avoided if Israel did not have a “shoot-to-kill” policy when it came to dealing with alleged attackers.

Israelis and Palestinians have accused each other of inciting violence. Another 19 per cent said they believed people despaired that the attacks would make any difference.

Palestinians are angry at increasing violence by Israeli settlers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and their attacks on Palestinian properties, saying that the Tel Aviv regime seeks to change the status quo of the compound.

The youth, in particular, were tired of the current security agreements between the PA and Israel and those aged 18 to 22 were the most likely to express support for an armed intifada.

Since October 1, nearly daily attacks by Palestinians and clashes with Israeli soldiers have killed 117 on the Palestinian side, 17 Israelis, an American and an Eritrean. The attacker had a small axe in his auto but was gunned down before he could use it, Israeli police said.

The young man was fatally shot by Israeli police after he reportedly attacked with a knife and a handgun passengers in an bus in Jerusalem.

The Israeli military says troops shot and killed a Palestinian assailant after he rammed his vehicle into a group of Israelis in the West Bank.

Israeli customs officers have seized a consignment of 4,000 dolls dressed as Palestinian stone-throwers, which officials said were meant to incite Palestinian children. He stated the city would erect protecting barriers near bus stations on the city’s main traffic arteries. A similar survey three months ago found 48 per cent support.