Key Events
Israeli attack on Jericho prison (14 March 2006)
On March 14, Israeli soldiers using helicopters, tanks and bulldozers burst into a Palestinian jail in Jericho to seize Palestinian prisoners, including Ahmed Sa'adat, leader of the PFLP. Britain and US removed its monitoring mission from the prison before Israeli troops went in. In response, Palestinian militants attacked offices and buildings linked to the US and EU. At least 10 foreigners were shortly kidnapped. (Added 16 March 2006)

Analysis
  • Sa'adat kidnap boosts Olmert's election campaign, Rifat Odeh Kassis (17 March 2006)
  • The Israeli attack Jericho: Elections not to be won by force, FIDH (17 March 2006)
  • Israel's attack on Jericho: Palestinians remain without protection, Ali Abunimah and Arjan El Fassed (15 March 2006)
  • Britain's Duplicity and the Siege of Jericho Jail, Jonathan Cook (15 March 2006)
  • ICRC concerned following events in Jericho, ICRC (15 March 2006)
    Report, ICRC, 15 March 2006
  • Amnesty: "Palestinian prisoners at risk of being killed by Israeli forces", Amnesty International (14 March 2006)
  • Israeli troops attack Jericho prison, PCHR (14 March 2006)



    Kidnappings of foreigners and journalists
  • Palestinian human rights group condemns attacks on internationals, PCHR (15 March 2006)
  • Media watchdog calls for the release of three journalists kidnapped in Gaza City, RSF (15 March 2006)
  • Journalists, others kidnapped as prison siege sparks violence, CPJ (14 March 2006)


    International response
  • Secretary-General expresses deep concern at violence in West Bank, Gaza; calls for immediate release of those kidnapped (14 March 2006)
  • Security Council calls for urgent steps to restore calm in Middle East (14 March 2006)


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