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Daily Report August 31, 2019

Total: 115
WEST BANK

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Khirbithat Al-Misbah village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Kobar village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched 2 homes , detained 2 residents {including a child} then withdrew at 06:25.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents {including a child}: Obieda Khaldoun Rawhi Al-Barghouthi {17 years old} and Nasrallah Ahmad Yusef Mash'al in Kobar village.

Attack

At 02:40, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched 2 homes during their raid into Kobar town.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 22:45, Israeli forces detained 3 residents {including 2 children}: Osama Abdel Qader Salim {15 years old}, Hamza Abdel Rahim {17 years old}, and Abdullah Samir Abu Halima near Ayal crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city.

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 residents: Waseem Abdel-Majid Ishtawi and Ameen Rafiq Ishtawi during clashes near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military}.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Nablus city and Assira Al-Shamaliya town then searched residents and vehicles until 19:00.

Raid

At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Osarin village , assaulted a resident leaving him hospitalized with contusions then withdrew at 00:15.

Physical Assault

At 23:00, Israeli forces assaulted Sameh Adel Adeli during their raid into Osarin village and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan town then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along road 90 near Al-Jiftlik village then searched residents and vehicles until 14:15.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.
2. At 15:20,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 until 18:00.
3. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:30.

Settlers Attacks

At 17:40, a group of Israeli settlers positioned near "Kafr Itsiyon" settlement assaulted Ayman Khalil Mahmoud Sa'ed {a resident of Irtas village} and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.

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 Lahiya 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 76 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

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 16:00 on August 30th 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.
2. At 18:30 on August 30th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several Palestinian gunmen site located in North Beit Lahiya town and injured a Palestinian gunman.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 25 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabaliya town.
2. Israeli forces injured a unidentified Palestinian gunmen after opening fire towards Palestinian gunmen site located in North Beit Lahiya town.

Detention

At 17:00 on August 30th 2019, Israeli forces positioned at "Erez" crossing point detained Waleed Khalid Al-Batrekhi {a resident of Gaza city} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning as he was applying for a work permit.

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 30th 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 3 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:00 on August 30th 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 23 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 23 unidentified residents during clashes in east east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 15:00 on August 30th 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 15 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 15 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.

Detention

At 16:30 on August 30th 2019, Israeli forces detained 4 unidentified residents in east Khan Yunis city as they attempted to climb the border fence into Israel.

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 30th 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 9 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 9 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Rafah city.

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