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Daily Report August 26, 2018

Total: 57
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Bir Nabala town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of the tunnel which leads to Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes then detained 4 residents.
3. At dawn on August 26th 2018, Israeli forces raided Anata town then stormed and searched several homes.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Tariq Firas Mustafa, Adam Qayed Mahmoud, Mahmoud Kayed Abu Al-Humus and Mahmoud Abu Sineneh in Al-Eisawiya village.

Deportation

1. On the evening of August 25 2018,Israeli Authorities in Jerusalem city imposed a 15-day ban from Al-Aqsa Mosque on 4 employees of the Reconstruction Committee of the Islamic Endowments Department in the city of Jerusalem :Issa Al-Dabagh, Bassan Al-Zughair, Jumaa Munasra, and Hamad Alqam as a condition for their release after they were arrested earlier.
2. On the evening of August 25th 2018,Israeli Authorities in Jerusalem city imposed a 15-day ban from Al-Aqsa Mosque on Mohammad Al-Hamwi {A resident of Jerusalem city} as a condition for his release after he was arrested earlier.

Attack

1. At 18:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning in Abu Dis town.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed several home during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Silwad town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout and detained a resident.

Raid

1. At 23:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 01:05.
2. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Amary camp in Al-Bireh city and served a military order for the demolition of the family home of Islam Abu Hameed {who was accused by the Israeli military for killing a Israeli soldier 3 months ago} then withdrew at 03:15.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout detained Daud Issa Al-Hilo {A resident of Al-Amary camp}.

Attack

At 23:40, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Bireh city.
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QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:30 and again at 23:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

On the morning of August 26th 2018, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Shavie Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 17:55, Israeli forces raided Orif village, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 19:40.
2. At 23:35, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village, clashed with several residents and as a result injured a resident.

Attack

At 23:35, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Sabastiya village and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Nayef Abdel-Nasser Kayed during clashes in Sabastiya village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafil Harris town then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road in Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 03:55, Israeli forces raided Halhul town and detained a resident.
2. At 06:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained 3 residents.
3. At dawn on August 26th 2018, Israeli forces raided Yatta town then stormed and searched several homes.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Mu'taz Ahmad Badr Al-Wawi in Halhul town.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohammad Ayish Khalil Abu Hisham, Hamza Samir Sadiq Abu Mariya and Wassim Taha Mohammad Abu Mariya.

Confiscation of Property

On August 25th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated construction material owned by Musa Abu Arram in Qawawis area located in east Yatta 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 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, On August 15th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 3 nautical miles up to 9 nautical miles from the coast of Al-Badeir area located in Central Gaza up to Rafah district located South of the Gaza strip.

•The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire a from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza,Central Gaza and Khan Yunis districts.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed.

Attack

1. At 15:20 on August 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in North West Beit Hanun town.
2. At 07:00 on August 26th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in North West Beit Lahiya town , detained 2 fishermen and confiscated their fishing boat.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 fishermen: Orans Sharif Mohammad Al-Sultan and Hassan Mohammad Al-Sultan {both are residents of Beit Lahiya town} after confiscating their fishing boat off the shores of Al-Waha area located in North West Beit Lahiya town.

Confiscation of Property

At 07:00 on August 26th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated a fishing boat after opening fire towards it off the shores of Al-Waha area located in North West Beit Lahiya 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.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 15:40 on August 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in the march the Right of Return demonstrations in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 08:30 on August 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Abbassan town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 13:50 on August 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.
3. At 15:30 on August 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in the march the Right of Return demonstrations in east Khuz'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.

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