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Daily Report August 30, 2018

Total: 76
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 05:30 on August 29th 2018, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town and detained a University student.
2. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city then stormed and searched several homes.
3. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Salam and Hay Al-Matar neighborhoods in Qalandiya camp and clashed with several residents as they stormed a Apartment building.
4. At dawn on August 30th 2018, Israeli forces raided Hizma town then stormed and searched a home.

Detention

1. At 08:30,Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Izz Al-Din Samrin, Tarik Al-Rawaydi and Ahmad Samrin for allegedly attempting to prevent the demolition of a Print shop in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. At 13:00, Israeli forces detained Obada Samir Yusef Najeeb {A resident of the old city of Jerusalem}.
3. Israeli forces detained Layth Nasir Mohammad Muh'sien {A University student} in Abu Dis town.

Attack

At 20:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a Apartment building during their raid into Al-Salam and Hay Al-Matar neighborhoods in Qalandiya camp.

Destruction of Property

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces demolished a print shop owned by Iz Al-Din Samrin in Ein Al-Louzat area in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. At 13:00, Israeli forces demolished part of a concrete fence surrounding the home of Mohammad Taha Salhout in Um Tuba village.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

Settlers Attacks

On the evening of August 29th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers assaulted Murad Samrin as he was on duty driving a bus owned by Egged Bus Company in Jerusalem city and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 21:30.
2. At 21:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Silwad town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 11:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Rihan neighborhood, Bir Ziet town and Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village then stormed and searched a merchant shop in Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village detained Khabbab Mu'in Al-Rimawi and Murad Karim Al-Barghouthi.

Attack

At 10:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they were participating in demonstrations in Ras Kar Kar village protesting against the leveling and confiscation of land.

JENIN

Raid

On the morning of August 29th 2018, Israeli forces raided Barta'a village, demolished a Turkey slaughterhouse with all its equipment and storage dens - one under construction and the other for raising livestock for allegedly not being licensed.

Destruction of Property

On the morning of August 29th 2018, Israeli forces demolished a Turkey slaughterhouse with all its equipment owned by Annan Al-Shafa'i and 2 storage dens { one under construction and the other for raising livestock} owned by Mu'tasim Azziz Qubha and Yahya Rateb Qubha for allegedly not being licensed during their raid into Barta'a Al-Sharqiya village.

TUBAS

Raid

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Khirbeit Attouf village and took photograph's of 5 old water wells then withdrew at 12:55.
2. At 03:50, Israeli forces raided Tubas city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched 2 homes and as a result left several residents {including a family of 6} suffocated from tear gas inhalation, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:50.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Wissam Majid Mohammad Sawafta in Tubas city.

Attack

At 03:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed 2 homes during their raid into Tubas city and as a result as a result left several residents {including a family of 6} suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Shufat village then searched residents and vehicles until 21:35.

Raid

At 03:25, Israeli forces raided Nour Al-Shams camp in Tulkarem city, detained 3 residents then withdrew at 04:45.

Detention

1. At 03:15 on August 29th 2018, Israeli forces detained Thabet Jawad Abdel-Kareem Obied during their raid into Tulkarem city {as mentioned in the previous report}.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohammad Aqel Jaber Zandiq, Mohammad Waleed Khader Jabir Zandiq and Mahmoud Kamal Mohammad Jaber Zandiq in Tulkarem city.

Confiscation of Property

At 03:15 on August 29th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated a computer owned by Thabet Jawad Abdel-Kareem Obied as they detained him during their raid into Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Raid

At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city and detained 3 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ameer Bassam Abu Sharab, Ahmad Sahalash and Husam Hatem Abu Libda in Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 20:45, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huawar Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba'a area {located near Tel village} then searched residents and vehicles until 16:15.

Detention

1. At 18:55, Israeli forces positioned near "Alon Moriya" settlement located in east Nablus city detained 2 residents: Mohammad Riyad Sa'id Hashash and Mohammad Kamal Mohammad Hashash {Both are residents of Balata camp in Nablus city}.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces detained Sameh Ayad Sawalmah Hashash {A residents of Balata camp in Nablus city} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Settlers Attacks

On August 29th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land located in Al-Khawanif area located in Qaryut village which is located between "Shilo" and "Eli" settlements and placed 5 mobile homes in an attempt to create a new settlement outpost.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Bidya town, stormed a home then withdrew at 03:30.
2. At 06:20, Israeli forces raided Iskaka village and detained a resident.
3. At 06:25, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Hassan town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Husam Anas Yusef Harab in Iskaka village.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Azziz Mohammad Mir'i in Qarwat Bani Hassan town.

JERICHO

Raid

At 15:50 and again at 02:15 , Israeli forces raided Aqbat Jabr camp in Jericho city, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 03:05.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Imad Abdel-Kareem Abdel-Qadder Abu Ziena and Salah Mohammad Muslih in Aqbat Jabr camp in Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Military Checkpoints

At 22:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Container Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 23:30.

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles until 16:15.

Raid

1. At dawn on August 29th 2018, Israeli forces raided Harmala village and detained 2 residents.
2. At 03:00 on August 30th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town and detained 2 residents.
3. At dawn on August 30th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Khadr town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Sharif Khalid Yusef Al-Zir and Mohammad Adel Mahmoud Al-Zir in Harmala village.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Khalid Mohammad Taqatqat {17 years old} and Sanad Majid Taqatqat {16 years old} in Beir Fajjar town.
3. Israeli forces detained Sharif Mohammad Subieh in Al-Khadr town.

Land Confiscation

At 10:20, Israeli forces issued a military order confiscating a plot of land located in area's of Za'tara and al-Faridis villages under the pretext of security reasons. The land is owned by Hashim 'Abd al-Rahman Abu Mahameed, Harun Ibrahim Abu Mohammeed, Ahmad Abu Mahameed, Muhammad Hussein Tannouh, Isma'il Muhammad Abu Mahamid .

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town and detained a resident.

Raid

At 04:50, Israeli forces raided Deir Sammit village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Ithna town detained Ahmad Mohammad Thiyab Al-Haroub {A resident of Deir Sammit village}.
2.Israeli forces detained Ismail Hussien Al-Haroub in Deir Sammit village.

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.

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.

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.

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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