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Daily Report August 11, 2018

Total: 141
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 17:40, Israeli forces positioned in Abu Dis town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Attack

At 15:35, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 15:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Arqa and Al-Tarm villages.
2. At 19:30, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town until 19:50.
3. At 23:05, Israeli forces raided Arraba town until 02:25.

TULKAREM

Raid

1. At 20:30, Israeli forces raided Attil town until 23:25.
2. At 21:40, Israeli forces raided Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city and Deir Al-Ghosoun town and Al-Jaroushiya village until 23:25.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Azzun town and Sir village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 23:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:25, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.

Attack

At 13;50, Israeli forces positioned near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in demonstrations protesting against the continued closure of the village entrance and as a result injured 2 residents and assaulted Jafar Ishtaya.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Yusef Mustafa Ishtawi and Akaf Jum'a during clashes in Kafr Qaddum village.

Physical Assault

At 13:50, Israeli forces assaulted Jaffar Ishtaya as he was participating in demonstrations protesting against the continued closure of Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Nablus and Assira Al-Shamaliya town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Shavei Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 22:55, Israeli forces raided Beit Immrin village until 00:45.

Detention

At 23:55, Israeli forces positioned near "Alon Moriya" settlement detained 5 residents: Hadi Mohammad Musa Al-Mimsi {A resident of Askar camp in Nablus city}, Mohammad Abdallah Musa Al-Memsi {A resident of Askar camp in Nablus city}, Nour Al-Din Mohammad Mahmoud Yassin {A resident of Askar camp in Nablus city}, Mohammad Nasser Mohammad Sa'id { A resident of Ein Beit Al-Ma' camp in Nablus city} and Bara Abdel-Kareem Riziq { A resident of Ein Beit Al-Ma' camp in Nablus city}.

JERICHO

Raid

At 07:00 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces raided Jericho city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed "the Church of Temptation" then withdrew at 10:50.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

At 14:30, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town, clashed with several residents and as a result injured a resident.

Attack

1. At 14:30, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Teqou' town and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 18:30, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Awadallah Adel Al-Amour during clashes in Teqou' town.

HEBRON

Raid

At 21:15, Israeli forces raided Hebron city.

Attack

1. At 13:50, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 19:55, Israeli forces positioned near Tariq Bin Zied school in the old city of Hebron fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during clashes in Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city.

Settlers Attacks

On August 10th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Tel Al-Rumayda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron and assaulted a group "Youth agianst settlements" and prevented them from conducting volunteer work to fix and renovate several homes then proceeded to assault several homes owned by the family of Hisham Al-Azza {who was killed by Israeli forces} and Imad Shamasna then attacked Yusef Al-Azza and his family {while "Youth agianst settlements" group was renovating and fixing his home.

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 strip 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 July 17th 2018, Israeli forces reduced the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles.

• Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire and launching tank artillery shells towards North Gaza, Gaza , Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result killed 3 residents {including a paramedic}, injured 84 residents {including 6 children, a woman, 3 paramedics, 2 journalists and 6 critically injured} and left 222 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
•Palestinian gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire and launching a grenade towards Israeli forces positioned near the border fence.

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.

Attack

At 16:30 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 12 residents and left 32 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 12 unidentified residents during clashes in east 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 16:30 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Gaza city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 19 residents and left 49 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

2. At 18:25 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Gaza city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 19 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.

Palestinian Attacks

At 18:20 on August 10th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched a hand grenade towards Israeli forces positioned near the border fence in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 16:30 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 15 residents {including 2 children, a woman and 1 critically injured resident} and left 41 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

2. At 18:40 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces launched a tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Al-Buriej camp.
3. At 18:45 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces launched a tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Al-Buriej camp.
4. At 19:40 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces launched a tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Al-Buriej camp and as a result damaged a building.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 15 unidentified residents {including 2 children, a woman and 1 critically injured resident} during clashes in east Al-Bureij camp.

Destruction of Property

At 19:40 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces damaged a home after launching tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Al-Buriej camp

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 16:30 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in Khuz'a area located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 21 residents {including 4 children,3 Paramedics and 1 critically injured resident} and left 54 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 21 residents {including 4 children,3 Paramedics and 1 critically injured resident}: Abdel-Azziz SAmir Al-Najjar, Mahmoud Fathi Abdel-Ati and Ahmad Salem Wafi {all 3 are Paramedics} during clashes in Khuz'a area located in east Khan Yunis city.

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 closed.

Attack

1. At 16:30 on August 10th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Rafah city participating in the right of return march and as a result killed 3 residents,17 injured residents {including 2 journalist and 2 critically injured residents} and left 46 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 17:30 on August 10th 20018,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several resident positioned near the border fence in east Rafah city.

Killings

Israeli forces opened fire towards and killed 3 residents {including a paramedic}: Abdallah Sabri Attiya Al-Qattiti {22 years old}{A resident of Rafah city}, Ali Sa'ed Ali Al-Aloul {55 years old}{A resident of Rafah city} and Ahmad Jamal Suliman Abu Louli {40 years old}{A resident of Rafah city} during clashes in east Rafah city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 17 residents {including 2 journalist and 2 critically injured residents} : Mahmoud Bassam Ahmad Jamal {A photojournalist} and Ala Abdel-Fattah Ibrahim Al-Namla during clashes in east Rafah city.

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