On route to Israel refugees are tortured for ransom, in particular in the Sinai.

About 1.5% of those held in the desert are children accompanied by their parents, or single mothers; the vast majority is from Eritrea.

Once arrived in Israel, the Anti-Infiltration Law foresees detention of refugees, including their children for up to three years. Refugees from a so-called “Enemy State”, such as Sudan, may be detained indefinitely, also their children.

TEL AVIV, 11 March 2013 (IRIN) - Testimonies of jailed Eritrean migrants and asylum seekers (collected by a local NGO) say officials at Saharonim prison in Israel’s Southern Negev desert are coercing them to sign “voluntary repatriation” forms.

In one of the many testimonies a 28-year-old Eritrean detainee reported being repeatedly visited by a translator telling her to accept deportation to a third country (Uganda).

UNICEF has conducted a review of practices related to children who come into contact with the military detention system.

02/16/2013
16:24 GMT

JERUSALEM, Feb 16, 2013 (AFP) - The Israeli army on Saturday said it treated five Syrians wounded in clashes on the Golan Heights and took them to a hospital inside the Jewish state.

According to a military spokeswoman, Israeli "soldiers provided medical care to five injured Syrians adjacent to the security fence" on the Golan Heights.

"The wounded were transferred to a hospital (in Israel) for further medical treatment."

Army radio reported they were civilians, who were taken to Ziv hospital in Safed.

01/07/2013 13:15 GMT

JERUSALEM, Jan 7, 2013 (AFP) - Stormy weather, including high winds and heavy rainfall, lashed Israel and the Palestinian territories on Monday, downing powerlines and trees and causing several injuries.

"The storms injured six people, most of whom were lightly hurt when trees were knocked over," Israeli police spokeswoman Luba Samri told AFP.

Israeli military radio said winds were gusting at speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (74 miles per hour) and in neighbourhoods across Jerusalem, the results were clear.

Residents Describe Deaths, Destruction from Attacks

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(Jerusalem, December 24, 2012) – Palestinian armed groups in Gaza violated the laws of war during the November 2012 fighting by launching hundreds of rockets toward population centers in Israel, Human Rights Watch said today.

About 1,500 rockets were fired at Israel between November 14 and 21, the Israel Defense Forces reported. At least 800 struck Israel, including 60 that hit populated areas.

MDA teams were today at lunchtime called upon to once again give treatment as a result of a terrorist attack of the type that we had almost forgotten* In the explosion on the bus in Shaul Hamelech Street in the city, 17 people were injured, one of whom in a severe to moderate condition, 3 in a moderate condition, 7 lightly wounded and 6 suffering from anxiety* MDA teams were rushed to the scene within seconds of receiving the first call, and transported the wounded after primary treatment to Ichilov Hospital

This bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is not seeking funding or other assistance from donors for this operation. The Magen David Adom in Israel will, however, accept direct assistance to provide support to the affected population.

Since 14th November 2012, a major escalation in the security situation surrounding Gaza strip has happened and is still going on. The situation is currently deteriorating.

- DAY SIX – SUMMARY OF CASUALTIES FROM 07:00 TO 19:00 HOURS

Total casualties; 16 – all suffering from minor injuries and stress symptoms, Six from bruises & Nine from stress symptoms

- SIX DAYS OF ACTIVITIES – summary

MDA teams treated 252 casualties: Three fatalities, Two severely wounded, Four moderately wounded & 15 lightly wounded

All the above resulting from missiles hits and shrapnel's

Twenty eight persons were lightly injured while running for shelters