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Daily Report August 5, 2017

Total: 80
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 19:30, Israeli forces raided Anata town.
2. At dawn on August 5th 2017, Israeli forces raided Qalandiya camp and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 14:00, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Abdel-Fattah Abdel-Kareem Abu Sineneh {A resident of Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city} as he was leaving Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
2. At 17:30, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohammad Al-Taweel, Obeida Suliman Sa'id Al-Tawil and Nur Al-Harbawi as they exited Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
3. Israeli forces detained Saleem Abu Kwiek in Qalandiya camp.

Attack

At 19:40, Israeli forces positioned in Ras Kabsa area in Al-Eizariya town and near Al-Quds University in Abu Dis town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Deportation

At 21:40, Israeli Police prevented Hamza Al-Nabali {A Security Guard at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound} from entering the mosque and issued an order preventing him from entering the mosque until next year.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Raid

At 18:20, Israeli forces raided Deir Ijreer village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 20:00.

Detention

At 19:35, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Usayed Ahmad Al-Tamimi and Mo'ayad Hamza Al-Tamimi near the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village.

Temporary Detention

At 09:10, Israeli forces temporarily detained the child Nidal Shalash near Jibiya village then released him at a later time.

Settlers Attacks

At 07:50 on August 4th 2017, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Qubar village, opened fire towards several residents and as a result injured 2 residents then withdrew at 10:00.

Demonstrations

1.At 13:25, a demonstration took place in Ni'lin town protesting against the construction of the wall during which Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets. stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators and as a result injured a International Peace Activist and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:25, a demonstration took place in Ni'lin town protesting against the construction of the wall during which Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets. stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators and as a result injured a International Peace Activist and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

1. At 07:50 on August 4th 2017, a group of armed Israeli settlers stormed Kobar village and opened fire towards several residents and as a result injured 2 residents.
2. At 13:25,Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets. stun and tear canisters towards several demonstrators in Ni'lin town.
3. At 18:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 18:20, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Mughier village fired rubber coated steel bullets,d stun and tear canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli settlers opened fire towards and injured 2 residents: Alaa Ali Barghouthi and Iz Izzat Badwan during their raid into Kobar village.

Closure of main Roads

At 20:40, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Beit Illo village with cement blocks.

JENIN

Raid

At 20:05, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town, clashed with several resident, temporarily detained 3 residents {including a child} and released them at a later time then withdrew at 23:00.

Temporary Detention

At 20:05, Israeli forces temporarily detained 3 residents {including a child}: Aweis Mohammad Hussien Yafawi {12 years old}, Ward Mohammad Ahmad Riyhan and Diya Omar Zied during their raid into Ya'bad town then released them at a later time.

Attack

At 20:05, Israeli forces fired stun and tear canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Ya'bad town.

TUBAS

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Migola" settlement located in the North Jordan valley the searched residents and vehicles.

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Ramin village then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles.

Demonstrations

At 13:40, a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators who attempted to reach the demonstration site and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

1. At 13:40,Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents who were participating in demonstrations against the closure of the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation
2. At 13:40, Israeli forces positioned at the Wall gate in Jayyous town fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents as they clashed with demonstrators in Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Shave Shamron" settlement then searched residents and vehicles until 13:30.

Detention

At 22:15, Israeli forces positioned near Huwara town detained 2 residents: Ahmad Nasuh Hamoudat and Hani Mohammad Hussien Kababji {Both are residents of Nablus city}.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit city then searched residents and vehicles until 11:05.
2. At 19:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 20:40.

Closure of main Roads

At 12:15, 13:10 and at 21:00 Israeli forces closed the steel gate western entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town and impeded the free flow of traffic until 07:00.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 13:30.
2. At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town and detained 2 residents {including a child}.

Raid

1. At 18:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town until 20:00.
2. At 03:40, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city until 04:10.
3. At 03:40, Israeli forces raided Nihalin village until 04:10.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town detained 2 residents {including a child}: Mohammad Mustafa Sabah {17 years old} and Mohammad Khalid Mahmoud Hamid.

Attack

At 19:35, Israeli forces positioned near the west entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Closure of main Roads

At 21:20, Israeli forces closed the steel gate entrance of Jinata town and impeded the free flow of traffic.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 10:55, Israeli forces raided Khursa village, occupied the homes of Ahmad Ghanam and Mohammad Abu Jallal and converted their rooftops into Military posts during which they cut off the electricity to the local Mosque.
2. At 04:15, Israeli forces raided Dura town, stormed and searched a home and summoned Ziyad Abu Halil to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

1. At 17:40, Israeli forces detained Imad Awni Kamal Abu Sineneh in the old city of Hebron.
2. At 21:00, Israeli forces detained the child Ahmad Abdel-Kareem Jaber {15 years old} in the old city of Hebron.

Demonstrations

At 12:45, a demonstration took place in Khursa village protesting against settlement construction and demanding the removal of the Israeli Military watch tower installed near the village entrance during which Israeli Forces fired rubber coated steel bullets stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured :Waleed Assaf { A Palestinian Authority Ministers of Wall and Settlement Resistance Committee} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:45, Israeli settlers stormed Jaber neighborhood in the old city of Hebron, stoned several residents and as a result injured 4 residents.

Attack

1. At 12:45, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured :Waleed Assaf { A Palestinian Authority Ministers of Wall and Settlement Resistance Committee} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Beit Ummar town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 15:20, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Shalat road in the old city of Hebron fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

1. Israeli settlers assaulted 4 residents: Manour Ahmad Hamad Jaber , Tariq Khader Ribhi Al-Tamimi, Aref Jaber and Manour Jaber near Jaber neighborhood in the old city of Hebron.
2. Waleed Assaf { A Palestinian Authority Ministers of Wall and Settlement Resistance Committee} was injured during confrontations with Israeli forces during demonstrations in Khursa village protesting against settlement construction and demanding the removal of the Israeli Military watch tower installed near the village entrance.

House Occupation

At 10:55, Israeli forces occupied the homes of Ahmad Ghanam and Mohammad Abu Jallal and converted their rooftops into Military posts during which they cut off the electricity to the local Mosque during their raid into Khursa village.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:55, Israeli forces cut off the electricity to the local Mosque during their raid into Khursa 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 3rd 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza strip.

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

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 16:30 on August 4th 2017, Israeli forces opened fire and launched stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents participating in demonstrations in east Jabaliya 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 14:45 on August 4th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:30 on August 4th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 16:30 on August 4th 2017,Israeli forces opened fire and launched tear gas grenades from their positions behind the Green Line towards several demonstrators in east Al-Farahin area.

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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