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Daily Report April 26, 2018

Total: 74
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 15:30, Israeli forces closed Jaba' Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time.

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles until 11:50.

Raid

1. At 11:20, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town and clashed with several residents.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city and clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and merchant shops.

Detention

At dawn on April 25th 2018, Israeli forces detained Suliman Manasra during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report.

Attack

1. At 11:20, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Abu Dis town.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes and merchant shops during their raid into Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city .

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 12:00, 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

1. At 09:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Halmish" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on April 25th 2018, Israeli forces raided Khirbithat Al-Misbah village and detained a resident.
2. At 14:10, Israeli forces raided Deir Ammar village.
3. At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town, stormed and searched an apartment building then withdrew at 04:55.
4. At dawn on April 26th 2018, Israeli forces raided Deir Dibwan town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Billal Mohammad Abed Kasbi in Khirbithat Al-Misbah village
2. Israeli forces detained Kamal Al-Khatib in Deir Dibwan town.

Closure of main Roads

At 22:35, Israeli forces closed the east entrance of Al-Mughier village with dirt mounds and as a result impeded the free flow of traffic.

Settlers Attacks

At dawn on April 25th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Deir Ammar village and slashed the tires of several vehicles and spray painted anti Arab and racist slogans onto the vehicles.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Jenin city then stormed and searched several homes.
2. At 05:20, Israeli forces raided Jaba' town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Jihad Khalid Fashash'fah in Jaba' town.

TUBAS

Raid

At 08:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Far'a village.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 18:50, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 20:20.

Raid

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces raided Baqa Al-Sharqiya town.
2. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, stormed and searched 2 homes then withdrew at 04:40.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.
2. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, stormed and searched 2 home then withdrew at 04:30.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

On April 25th 2018, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Yitshar" settlement junction in North Huwara town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned a checkpoint near "Yitshar" settlement junction in North Huwara town detained Mohammad Ibrahim Aniyat {A resident of Azzun town in Qalqiliya district}.

Settlers Attacks

At dawn on April 25th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed east area of Jallud villag near "Esh Kodesh" and "Ahiya"settlements then slashed the tires of 4 vehicles and spray painted anti Arab and racist slogans onto the vehicles.

SALFIT

Detention

At 03:40 on April 25th 2018, Israeli forces detained Wahbi Saleh Yassin during their raid into Bidya town {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report}.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

1. At 14:55, Israeli forces raided Husan village, confiscated equipment from a car wash lot owned by Ibrahim Abdel-Hay Abu Shusha and also confiscated a Forklift and a Bulldoser from a used vehicle spare parts shop owned by Ashraf Ja'afra.
2. At 05:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Duhisheh camp in Bethlehem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home, detained a child then withdrew at 05:40.

Detention

Israeli forces detained the child: Hussien Eyad Shaheen {17 years old} in Al-Duhisheh camp in Bethlehem city.

Attack

At 05:25, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Al-Duhisheh camp in Bethlehem city.

Confiscation of Property

1. At 03:00 on April 25th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated 4000 NIS from the home of Qutayba Issa Saleh and 6000 NIS from the home of Hassan Mohammad Ali Wardiyan and a "Mercedes" vehicle owned by Khalil Yusef Khali Al-Zir during their raid into Bethlehem city.
2. At 14:55, Israeli forces equipment from a car wash lot owned by Ibrahim Abdel-Hay Abu Shusha and also confiscated a Forklift and a Bulldozer from a used vehicle spare parts shop owned by Ashraf Ja'afra during their raid into Husan village

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Ibrahimi mosque compound in the old city of Hebron then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. On the morning of April 25th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town, confiscated a backhoe loader and a dump truck whilst digging to construct a Water well on a plot of land owned by Na'im Abu Mariya then served a military orders to halt rehabilitation work on a home owned by Bassa, Khadry Al-Alami and construction work on a home owned by Hamad Khlil Al-Alami
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Arrub camp and clashed with several residents.
3. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Halhul town, opened fire towards a vehicle as it traveled along Halhul town bridge and as a result injured 2 residents {including 1 critically injured}.

Attack

1. At 13:11, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Palestine Poly-technical College near Al-Arub camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning then detained a University student.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Arrub camp.
3. At 01:00, Israeli forces opened fire towards a vehicle as it traveled along Halhul town bridge and as a result injured 2 residents {including 1 critically injured} during their raid into Halhul town.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents {including 1 critically injured}: Ahmed Issa Abdel Halim Zamara (seriously injured), and Muhannad Khaled Shehdeh Al-Dudah after opening fire towards their vehicle along Halhul town bridge.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ibtihal Khader Othman Abu Rish during clashes near the entrance of Palestine Poly-technical College near Al-Arub camp.

Assault on Educational sector

On the morning of April 26th 2018, Israeli forces closed the entrance of of Palestine Poly-technical College near Al-Arub camp thus preventing student and employees from entering for alleged stoning during clashes on April 25th 2018.

Confiscation of Property

On the morning of April 25th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated a backhoe loader and a dump truck whilst digging to construct a Water well on a plot of land owned by Na'im Abu Mariya during their raid into Beit Ummar town.

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 as a result injured 3 residents and a resident died of injuries stained on April 13th 2018.

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 09:00 on April 25th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50 m into the vicinity of Jabaliya town and opened fire as they leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 16:00.

Attack

At 17:00 on April 25th 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 and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabaliya town.

Killings

On April 25th 2018, Ahmad Mohammad Ashraf Hassan Abu Hussien {24 years old}{A Journalist}{A resident of Jabaliya camp} died of critical injuries sustained during clashes in east Jabaliya town on April 13th 2018.

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 10"00 on April 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several resiednts in east Gaza city.
2.At 17:15 on April 25th 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.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 15:00 on April 25th 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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 09:30 on April 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city and as a result injured a resident.
2.At 17:00 on April 25th 2018, sraeli 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 and injured a resident.
3. On the evening of April 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards Palestinian gunmen in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified resident during clashes in east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is partially open for residents entering from the Arab Republic of Egypt.
* 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

1. At 13:30 on April 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah.
2.At 17:30 on April 25th 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.

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