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Since 24:00 on April 16th 2018, the Israeli Military imposed a total closure on the West Bank and Gaza Strip on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel, and prevented citizens and workers, including permit holders, from entering Jerusalem and Israel, except diplomatic and international missions, humanitarian cases and emergency medical cases until 24:00 on April 19th 2018.
At 14;15, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya Military checkpoint detained Wissam Mahmoud Faris Juwaha {A resident of the Gaza Strip} for allegedly possessing a knife.
1.On April 18th 2018, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city issued orders for the expulsion of Izz-Al-Din Musbah Abu Subieh from his place of residence in Jerusalem city for a period of 5 days, a home detention sentence for another period of 5 days and not to have celebrations regarding his release all as terms for his release from Israeli custody after being detained 12 months ago.
2.On April 18th 2018, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city issued orders for the expulsion of Arafa Najeeb {A Security Gaurd at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound} for a period of 1 week from Al-Aqsa mosque compound all as terms for his release from Israeli custody after being detained on the same morning.
On April 18th 2018, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city based on decision made by the Minister of the occupation army for the closure of the (Elia Youth Media center) which is located on Salah al-Din street in the city.
At 09:00, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.
At 17:10, Israeli forces positioned at "Al Mahkama" military checkpoint near "Bet El" settlement located in North Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
At 10:55, Israeli forces closed Barata' Military checkpoint {after detaining a truck driver for allegedly suspecting he is carrying explosive in the truck}.
At 10:55, Israeli forces positioned at Barta'a military checkpoint detained Ibrahim Ahmad Ali Zied {A resident of Um Al-Rihan village} for allegedly suspecting he is carrying explosive in the truck}..
At 10:55, Israeli forces positioned at Barta'a military checkpoint confiscated a truck owned by Ibrahim Ahmad Ali Zied {A resident of Um Al-Rihan village} for allegedly suspecting he is carrying explosive in the truck}.
At 10:00, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Tayassir checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
At 18:35, Israeli forces raided Zieta town until 19:25.
At 14:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
1. At 11:30, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.
2. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, stormed and searched a home, detained a resident after confiscating his vehicle then withdrew at 01:15
Israeli forces detained Yusef Nidal Yusef Nazal in Qalqiliya city.
At 24:00, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Yusef Nidal Yusef Nazal after detaining him during their raid into Qalqiliya city.
At 12:40 and again at 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba'a area located near the entrance of Tel village then searched residents and vehicles.
At 13:55, Israeli forces raided Orif village.
At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several school children for alleged stoning and as a result left several of them suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
On April 18th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Orof village and uprooted 25 grape vines and Olive trees owned by Raed Sabah and Naji Shihadeh then spray painted racist and anti arab graffiti on the walls of a storage Den.
At 21:05, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Al-Hamara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
1. At 09:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at entrance of Al-Asakra village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:30.
2. At 11;25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 12:30.
3. At 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 22:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles.
1. At 18:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town until 20:30.
2. At 21:45, Israeli forces raided Husan village then withdrew at 22:20.
At 18:50, Israeli forces positioned at Military checkpoint {300} located in North Bethlehem city detained Taghreed Adel Al-Halawani {A resident of Hebron city} as she was returning from Jerusalem.
At 10:30, Israeli forces set up 3 checkpoints at the entrances of Al-Fah's area {located in south Hebron city}, at the entrance of Bani Na'im town and at the entrance of Zif village then searched residents and vehicles.
1. At 23:45, Israeli forces raided Al-Duwarat village located in south Sa'ir town.
2. At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Yatta town and Karama village.
3. At 00:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Awwa town, Deir Sammit and Qum villages.
At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Palestine Technical University located near Al-Arrub camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents and University students for alleged stoning, detained a University student and assaulted 3 journalists.
Israeli forces detained Qusay Ibrahim Mohammad Al-Darabi' {A University student}{A resident of Dura town} during clashes near the entrance of Palestine Technical University located near Al-Arrub camp.
At 18:50, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Hebron temporarily detained 2 children: Anas Mohammad Sadeq Qabani {12 years old} and Omar Mohammad Sadeq Qabani {13 years old} for allegedly stoning a settlers vehicle then released them at a later time.
At 13:40, Israeli forces assaulted 3 journalists: Mustafa Shawar, Mohammed Halaika, and Sami Jaradat as they were reporting on clashes near the entrance of Palestine Technical University located near Al-Arrub camp.
1. On April 18th 2018, Israeli settlers stormed Al-Salayma neighborhood in the old city of Hebron and assaulted several school children as they they were returning home from school and then slandered and cursed the children.
2. On April 18th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers from "Beit Betar" settlement located in south east Yatta town assaulted several shepherds who were herding their sheep in Wadi Al-Najar area near the settlement.
• Since 19:00 on August 26th 2014, Palestinian Gunmen and the Israeli military agreed to a cease fire agreement (brokered by the Arab Republic of Egypt) which includes the opening of border crossings to allow the entry of emergency supplies and humanitarian goods as well as construction material and agreed to increase the fishing limit to 6 nautical miles with possibility of increase to 12 nautical miles by the end of the year and to decrease the Military area to 100 meters, allow freedom of movement and a halt to targeted killings and assassinations and negotiations will be held for discussion on rebuilding the seaport and airports and on May 4th 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza stripe and on June 26th 2017 Israeli forces decreased the fishing limit back to 6 nautical miles and on October 17th 2017, Israeli forces increased the fishing limit back to 9 nautical miles and on December 12th 2017 reduced fishing area from 9 nautical miles to 6 nautical miles south of Wadi Gaza and opposite to Rafah and on April 11th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 9 nautical miles for a period of 3 months.
•The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opened fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza , Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result injured 3 residents.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza, Gaza and Khan Yunis districts.
Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is partially open for the passage of critical patients and the entry of Gaza I.D holders until 13:00.
1. At 08:30 on April 18th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in West Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 15:00 on April 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day}located in east Al-Jabaliya town.
3. At 22:15 on April 18th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in West Beit Lahiya town.
* Al-Muntar (Karni) Crossing is closed. Beginning on 02 March 2011, the Crossing has been effectively closed following a unilateral Israeli decision.
* Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing is closed. Beginning on 04 January 2010, the Crossing has closed following a unilateral Israeli decision.
At 14:00 on April 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} located in east Gaza city and as a result injured a resident.
Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident during clashes in east Gaza city.
1. At 14:00 on April 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} located in east Al-Buriej camp and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 22:00 on April 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in located in east Deir Al-Balah city and as a result injured a resident.
1. Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp
2. Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident during clashes in east Deir Al-Balah city.
1. At 11:20 on April 18th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis city.
2. At 13:00 on April 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.
At 14:30 on April 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} in east Al-Nahda neighborhood located in east Rafah city.