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Daily Report August 17, 2019

Total: 132
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 20:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 12 residents {including a Paramedic} and left 18 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home then detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Islam Yusef Obied {16 years old} in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

1. At 20:50, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns and as a result injured 12 residents {including a Paramedic} and left 18 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 12 unidentified residents {including a paramedic} during clashes in Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

On August 16th 2019,Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city is open to residents exiting from the cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh from 10:00 until 23:00 daily, and is open for the entry of residents into the cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh from 06:00 Until 22:00 daily and on Friday the checkpoint will be open from 07:00 until 23:00 and on Saturday will be open from both directions from 10:00 until 23:00.

Detention

At 18:30, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city detained Ayman Khalid Al-Hattu {a resident of Ramallah city}.

Attack

At 12:40, Israeli forces positioned in Ein Samiya area located in east Kafr Malik village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several protesters protesting {against Israeli settler attacks and Israeli confiscation of land for the purpose of settlement construction} and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 24:00,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 02:30.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Jayyous and Azzoun towns then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 16:05,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Laqif village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 00:10,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 14:00,Israeli forces positioned at 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 {protesting against the continued closure} for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military}.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 00:45,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:30,, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba' area located near Tel village then searched residents and vehicles until 18:40.
2. At 18:25,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beita town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 04:10, Israeli forces positioned at Huwara military checkpoint detained Imad Jabr Mohammad Ameen Kalbunat {a resident of Nablus city}.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Harris village then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Jiftlik village then searched residents and vehicles until 14:55.
2. At 14:35,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.
3. At 18:40,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road in Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles until 19:25.

Detention

On the evening of August 16th 2019, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Hamra military checkpoint detained Mu'taz Jaradat {a resident of Jenin camp}.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:00 and again at 21:00,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.
2. At 14:30,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 19:20, Israeli forces positioned near "Kafr Etsiyon" settlement junction detained the child Yusef Thiyab Abdel-Rahim Al-Shweiky {17 years old}{a resident of Hebron city}.

Attack

At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned near "Ghosh Itsiyon" settlement opened fire towards a vehicle causing it to overturn and as a result killed the driver {after he allegedly attempted to run-over 2 Israeli settlers}.

Killings

Ala Khader Abd Al-Harimi {26 years old}{a resident of Bethlehem city} was killed after Israeli forces opened fire towards his vehicle near "Ghosh Itsiyon" settlement and caused his vehicle to overturn {after he allegedly attempted to run-over 2 Israeli settlers}.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Shiekh Ali Al-Baka neighborhood in the old city of Hebron then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Nabi Yunis area junction {located along the main road connecting Hebron and Bethlehem} then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 19:15,, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Al-Asal village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 20:55, Israeli forces raided Beit Al-Roush village and detained a resident.
2. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Beit Awwa town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Zied Mohammad Fayez Haribat in Beit Al-Roush village.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Islam Yusef Mohammad Al-Saweti and Ali Yusef Mohammad Al-Saweti in Beit Awwa town.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on August 26th 2019,The permanent and comprehensive cease-fire entered into force on the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings, introduce humanitarian and relief assistance and reconstruction supplies, expand the fishing area for 6 miles, Up to 12 miles by the end of the current year, reducing the area of ​​the buffer zone from 300 m to 100 m, freedom of movement and preventing assassinations. The other issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within one month of the cease-fire.
On the morning of 28 June 2019, the Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the sea fishing area in the north of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip and up to 6 nautical miles from the port of Gaza and from the port of Gaza to the south of Rafah until 15 nautical miles

•Israeli forces broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire, launching stun and tear gas canisters from their positions behind the Green line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result injured 64 residents {Including 2 critically injured , a child and a woman) and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.
• Israeli Military Jets broke the ceasefire agreement by launching missiles {in 2 consecutive airstrikes} towards Gaza and North Gaza and Central Gaza districts.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.

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

1. At 09:30 on August 16th 2019,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 16:00 on August 16th 2019,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 during the march of return and as a result injured 25 resident and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 21:20 on August 16th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian gunmen locations in east Jabaliya town.

Air Strike

At 00:20 on August 17th 2019, Israeli aircraft launched 2 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Jabaliya town.

Injuries

1. At 21:00 on August 16th 2019, a unidentified resident was injured after a missile launched from an Israeli Iron Dome Missile system landed in east Beit Hanoun town.
2. Israeli forces injured 25 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabaliya town.

Palestinian Attacks

At 21:00 on August 16th 2019, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.

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

At 16:00 on August 16th 2019,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 during the march of return and as a result injured 5 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 5 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:00 on August 16th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators near east Al- Buriej camp during the march of return and as a result injured 11 residents {including 1 resident critically injured} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Air Strike

At 00:30 on August 17th 2019,Israeli fighter Jet launched 3 missiles towards an open area in east Deir Al-Balah city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 11 unidentified residents {including Orabbi Maher Abdel-Hameed Abu Hasna- 29 years old who was critically injured} during clashes in east east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 10:00 on August 16th 2019,,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 16:00 on August 16th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 9 residents {including a woman} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 9 unidentified residents {including Sabrin Ismail Ibrahim Al-Najjar} after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Khuza'a town 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

At 16:00 on August 16th 2019,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 injured 13 residents {including a resident who was critically injured and a child} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 13 unidentified residents {including the child: Nour Atta Mohammad Saleem {16 years old} and Bassam Raed Barakat-critically injured} after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Rafah city.

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