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Daily Report August 28, 2018

Total: 74
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At dawn on August 27th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Duqqu village.

Detention

1.On August 27th 2018, Israeli forces detained Ayman Abu Eid {A resident of Biddu town} as he was reporting to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. At 10:40, Israeli forces positioned at Jaba' Military checkpoint detained 2 residents: Nidal Mohammad Mustafa Al-Bawab and Hamza Zidan Mohammad Hindi {both are residents of Al-Amary camp in Al-Bireh city}.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, 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 09:20 on August 27th 2018, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Silwad town and Ein Yabroud village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:45.
2. At 01:20 on August 28th 2018, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Halmish" settlement junction, temporarily detained a resident then released him at 02:20.

Raid

1. At dawn on August 27th 2018, Israeli forces raided Deir Qaddis village and detained a child.
2. At 03:25, Israeli forces raided Kobar village, demolished the family home of Mohammad Tariq Dar Yusef, clashed with several residents, detained a resident and confiscated a vehicle then withdrew at 05:00.

Detention

1. At dawn on August 27th 2018, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Mahkama Military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city detained Ayed Abu Eidat {A resident of Qaddura camp in Ramallah city}.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Ibrahim Qatusat {17 years old} in Deir Qaddis village.
3. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Abdallah Abu Al-Haj in Kobar village.

Temporary Detention

At 01:20 on August 28th 2018, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near "Halmish" settlement junction detained Ali Hussin Al-Barghouthi then released him At 02:20.

Attack

1. At 03:25, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they demolished the family home of Mohammad Tariq Dar Yusef during their raid into Kobar village.
2. At 05:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they raided Bir Ziet town, Abu Shikhidium and Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya villages.

House Demolition

At 03:25, Israeli forces demolished the family home of Mohammad Tariq Dar Yusef during their raid into Kobar village.

Confiscation of Property

At 03:25, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Mohammad Abdallah Abu Al-Haj after detaining him during their raid into Kobar village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Al-Rihan village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home , detained 2 residents then withdrew at 05:40.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mu'taz Abu Zied and Mahmoud Kamil Abdel-Jalil Al-Ayat in Jenin city..

Attack

At 03:30, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several resiednts for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Jenin city.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 08:10, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Tayassir military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Bardala village then searched residents and vehicles.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 15:40, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 18:30.

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Beit Lid town and Safarin village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 23:55, Israeli forces raided Anabta town, clashed with several residents, assaulted a resident and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Physical Assault

Israeli forces assaulted Ahmad Mohammad Abu Jamous in Anabta town and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Attack

At 23:55, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents fore alleged stoning during their raid into Anabta town.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 01:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles until 05:00.

Raid

At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ishtawi Jamil Qur'an in Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:15 and again at 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba'a area {located near the entrance of Tel village} then searched residents and vehicles then detained a resident.

Raid

1. At 19:15, Israeli forces raided Einbuis village until 00:25.
2. At 21:45, Israeli forces raided Nablus city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers and the Israeli Minister of Public works and housing and the head of the Settlements Committee as they stormed Joseph's Tomb, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 3 residents then withdrew at 03:00.
3. At dawn on August 28th 2018, Israeli forces raided Balata camp, stormed and searched 2 homes and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint in Al-Muraba'a area {located near the entrance of Tel village} detained Fadi Na'im Yassin {A resident of Nablus city}.
2.Israeli forces detained Ahmad Maher Hashash in Balata camp in Nablus city.

Attack

At 21:45, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers and the Israeli Minister of Public works and housing and the head of the Settlements Committee as they stormed Joseph's Tomb during their raid into Nablus city and as a result injured 3 children.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 children: Abed Khalid Hussien Hashash {16 years old}{A resident of Balata camp in Nablus city}, Wassim Naser Mohammad {16 years old}{A resident of Balata camp in Nablus city} and Rami Mohammad Marouh Dwikat {15 years old} {A resident of Balata camp in Nablus city} during clashes in Nablus city.

Settlers Attacks

On the evening of August 27th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers from "Yitshar" settlement stormed Orif village and broke the windows of a home owned by Nihad Najah Abdel-Fattah.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Harris village then searched residents and vehicle.
2. At 15:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Marda village then searched residents and vehicles until 17:20.
3.At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 14:40, Israeli forces raided Marda village, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 15:00.

Closure of main Roads

At 13:00, Israeli forces closed the west steel gate entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town and impeded the free flow of traffic.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Mu'arajat road {which connects Jericho and Ramallah districts} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Oja village then stormed and searched 2 homes.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road in Dar Salah village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.

Raid

1. At 12:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town and summoned Mohammad Ali Mohammad Da'dou' to report to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning.
2. At 20:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Faradis and Al-Asakra villages until 22:45.
3. At 04:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Duhisheh camp on Bethlehem city and detained 2 residents {including a child}.

Detention

1. On August 27th 2018, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Mahmoud Salah and Ra'fat Mohammad Abdel-Salam Salah {both are residents of Al-Khader town} as they were reporting to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmad Mohammad Hassan Al-Zaghari {17 years old} and Mohammad Khalid Lutfi Al-Khamour in Al-Duhisheh camp on Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Zif village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 07:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Kahil and at Al-Fuwar junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on August 27th 2018, Israeli forces raided Halhul town then stormed and searched 4 homes.

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 from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza,Gaza and Central Gaza districts.

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 16:00 on August 27th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents in North Beit Hanun 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

At 16:00 on August 27th 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 Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:00 on August 27th 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 east Al-Buriej camp.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the entry and exit of residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is open for the entry and exit of residents and for the entry of emergency humanitarian and medical supplies.

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