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Daily Report April 24, 2018

Total: 94
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 10:00 and again at 21:30, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town, clashed with several residents, school children and University students and as a result injured 3 residents.
2. At dawn on April 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained 5 residents {including 3 children}.

Detention

1. On April 23rd 2018, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Rashid al-Rishq, Khalid al-Sokhn and Abdullah al-Julani in the old city of Jerusalem.
2. On the evening of April 23rd 2018, Israeli forces detained the child Mohammad Samer Sarhan {14 years old} after storming his home in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
3. At 20:25, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya Military checkpoint detained Mustafa Ali Samara Mansour {A resident of Kafr Qalil village in Nablus district}.
4. Israeli forces detained 5 residents {including 3 children}: Tarek Firas Mohammed {15 years old}, Youssef Khalil Mustafa {15 years old}, Alaa Hamdan {16 years old}, Mohammed Suhaib Muhaisen, Hussam Sameeh Alian in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

1. At 10:00 and again at 21:30, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Abu Dis town and as a result injured 3 residents.
2. At 20:00, Israeli forces positioned near the North Junction of Al-Ram town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 21:00, Israeli forces positioned in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city fired tun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 residents: Riyad Khalil Erekat, Mohammed Saqr Khafafa, and Samir Mohammed Deek during clashes in Abu Dis town.

Land Levelling

At 09:30, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed Sur Baher village and leveled 56 dunums {acres} of agricultural land owned by Nimr, Amira, Awwad Awidat families for the purpose of settlement expansion.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:30, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.

Raid

1. At 08:40,Israeli forces raided Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya town and detained 2 children.
2. At 14:50, Israeli forces raided Ni'lin town, stormed and searched a merchant shop then withdrew at 16:50.
3. At 16:30,Israeli forces raided Khirbithat Al-Misbah village then stormed and searched a home.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Abdul Rahman Salem Hamidi {15 years old}, and Bilal Hassan Ajak {15 years old}in Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya town.

Attack

At 15:55, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents to alleged stoning.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 11:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Fanduqumiya village as they escorted Israeli Electrical Company vehicles then withdrew at 13:00.
2. At 00:25, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, clashed with several residents as they demolished the home of Ahmad Jamal Qambah {A Palestinian Detainee} using explosives and as a result injured 2 residents and caused damage to 4 homes as a result of the explosion.

Attack

At 00:25, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they demolished a home {using explosive detonation} during their raid into Jenin city and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Imad Zakarneh and Mohamed Hossam Hantouli during clashes in Jenin city.

House Demolition

At 00:25, Israeli forces demolished the home of Ahmad Jamal Qambah {A Palestinian Detainee} using explosives detonation during their raid into Jenin city.

Destruction of Property

At 00:25, Israeli forces damaged 4 homes near the area as they demolished the home of Ahmad Jamal Qambah {A Palestinian Detainee} using explosive detonation during their raid into Jenin town.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:00, Israeli settlers stormed the area of Homish settlement {which was previously abandoned} and stoned 2 home owned by Samir Abdel-Fatah Abu Ali and Mo'ayad Maloul located in Silat Al-Thaher town.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 08:00, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Tayassir military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At 08:05, Israeli forces raided Attouf village.

Assaults on Property

At 06:00 on April 24th 2018, the Israeli military forced 5 families out of their home in Humsat area located in the North Jordan valley region from 06:00 until 14:00 on April 24th 2018 for alleged military training in the area {which was based on a prior military order given to local residents}.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 11:20, the Israeli military intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 12:55.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Quffin town then searched residents and vehicles until 17:15.
2. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Faroun village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:15, Israeli forces raided Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city.
2. At 17:15, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Ghusoun town and inspected a water well.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.
2. At 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on April 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and clashed with several residents as they stormed a home.
2. On the evening of April 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided Jayyous town and clashed with several residents.

Detention

At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned at "Ayal" crossing located in North Qalqiliya city detained Mohammad Al-Shiekh Hamad Nazal.

Attack

1. At dawn on April 24th 2018, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning
2. On the morning of April 24th 2018, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Jayyous town.

NABLUS

Raid

At dawn on April 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided the eastern neighborhoods of Nablus city and detained a resident after storming and searching his home.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Islam Dwikat during their raid into the eastern neighborhoods of Nablus city .

Assault on Educational sector

At 11:35, Israeli forces positioned near a secondary school in Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village {which is located along the main road connecting Nablus and Ramallah} fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several school children in side the school for alleged stoning and as a result left several school children suffocated from tear gas inhalation which promoted school officials to evacuate the children from the school area then withdrew at 12:30.

Attack

At 11:35, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several school children in side the school in Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village for alleged stoning and as a result left several school children suffocated from tear gas inhalation which promoted school officials to evacuate the children from the school area.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles until 10:55.
2. At 14:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city and impeded the free flow of traffic until 18:55.

Raid

At 14:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Oja village, stormed several merchant shops then withdrew at 16:30.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:00, a Israeli settlers from "Tomer"{ settlement assaulted Musa Mahmoud Hussien Nuwarat {A resident of Fasayil village} as he attempted to steel his herd of goats.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 18:05.
2. At 22:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road connecting the west entrances of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.

Raid

At 04:15, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and detained a resident {Head of the student Council in Bethlehem University} after storming his home.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Mohammad Hamad {Head of the student Council in Bethlehem University} after storming his home during their raid into Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Duwara village located in south Sa'ir town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 02:10.
2. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched several homes and summoned several residents to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
3. At 02:25, Israeli forces raided Halhul town then stormed and searched a home.

Detention

On April 23rd 2018, Israeli forces detained 2 residents:Mohammed Issa Zamara, and Yahya Sadiq Jahshan{both are residents of Halhul town} as they were reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.

Closure of main Roads

At 21:00, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Al-Duwara and Al-Adsiya villages and as a result impeded the free flow of traffic.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• 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 a resident died of critical injuries sustained on April 6th 2018.
•The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding and opening fire towards North Gaza district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Gaza district.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is partially open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Raid

At 08:30 on April 23rd 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50 m into the vicinity of North Beit Lahiya town and opened fire as they leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 14:30.

Attack

1. At 19:00 on April 22nd 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 06:00 on April 23rd 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in North West Beit Lahiya town
3. 15:30 on April 23rd 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 Right of Return }located in east Al-Jabaliya town.

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* 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.

Attack

1. At 15:30 on April 23rd 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 Right of Return }located in east Gaza city.
2. At 00:20 on April 24th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 14:30 on April 23rd 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 Right of Return } located in east Al-Buriej camp.

Detention

At 17:45 on April 23rd 2018, Israeli forces detained 4 unidentified residents in east Al-Buriej camp as they attempted to climb the border fence into Israel.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 11:00 on April 23rd 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 Right of Return } located in east Khan Yunis city.

Killings

At 08:00 on April 23rd 2018, Tahreer Mahmoud Sa'id Wahba {18 years old}{A resident of Khan Yunis city] {A special needs patient who is deaf} died of critical injuries sustained during clashes in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis as she was participating in demonstrations on April 6th 2018.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

Attack

At 15:30 on April 23rd 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 Right of Return } located in Al-Nahda neighborhood in Rafah city.

Detention

At 04:00 on April 24th 2018, Israeli forces detained 2 unidentified residents in east Rafah city as they attempted to climb the border fence into Israel.

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