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Daily Report December 14, 2017

Total: 239
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Demonstrations

• On December 13th 2017,Mass rallies were launched in all cities and towns in all districts, rejecting the decision of the American president to declare Jerusalem as the "capital of the occupying state" and the transfer of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to occupied Jerusalem. The participants in the marches stressed that the decision will not change the situation Which is protected by international resolutions and laws as an occupied Palestinian city, and that Jerusalem is the capital of the Palestinian people and its independent state.

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:10, Israeli forces set up several checkpoints in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town, clashed with several residents after storming Al-Quds University campus and confiscated several flags, posters , leaflets and documents from the student council office and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At dawn on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Sultan Obeid, Mohammed Ali Nasser and Mohammed Ibrahim Abu Assab during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report}..
2.At dawn on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohammed Badr, Mu'tasim Badr and Rami Badr in the old city of Jerusalem.
3. At 00:35 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Mu'ab Abu Khudair, Ziad Abu Khudair, Moaz Abu Khudair, Naseem Abed Abu Habsa and Fares Awn Allah during their raid into Shu'fat camp {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report}.

4. At 14:00, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohamed Hijazi Obeid, Maan Hijazi, and Alaa Ajlouni in the old city of Jerusalem.
5. At 15:40, Israeli forces detained Ehab Jabarin {for allegedly varying a knife} in Jerusalem city.
6. On December 13th 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 children: Muhannad Wael {13 years old} and Musa Musa {17 years old} in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
7. Israeli forces detained Layth Sami Awad in Abu Dis town.

Attack

1. At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Al-Ram town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 18:30, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 19:40, Israeli forces positioned in Qalandiya Military checkpoint fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 21:30, Israeli forces positioned at Shu'fat Military checkpoint in Jerusalem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
5. On December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Eizariya town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
6. At 02:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Abu Dis town.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents in Al-Eizariya town.

Physical Assault

1. On December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Saiayda neighborhood in Jerusalem city assaulted Ishaq Hadad after storming his home.
2. At 18:30, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Amoud area in Jerusalem city assaulted Imad Awad and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Assault on Educational sector

At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Quds University campus in Abu Dis town and confiscated several flags , books and documents from the headquarters of the Student Association.

Assaults on Property

On the morning of December 13th 2017, Israeli forces escorting employees from the Israeli Antiquities Authority stormed Bab Al-Rahma cemetery located near the east wall of Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem {for the fourth consecutive day} and chopped down several tree's and placed barbed wire fencing around the south area of the cemetery for settlement construction.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, a group of 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 11:00 on December 13th 2017 and again at 07:40 on December 14th 2017, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 17:00.
2. At 11:50 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout and detained a resident.
3. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Illu village then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 22:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Kafr Malik and Khirbiet Abu Falah villages then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.
5. At 07:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Abu Mash'al village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 20:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Mughier village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 20:45.
2. At 03:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and as a result injured a child, detained 5 residents then withdrew at 05:00.
3. At 03:45, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town, stormed Bir Ziet University campus, confiscated several flags, leaflets and books from the Student association office headquarters then withdrew at 05:10.
4. At 07:40, Israeli forces raided Silwad town and detained a resident.

Attack

1. At 12:10, Israeli forces positioned at the vicinity of Pesagot settlement located in east Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 13:05, Israeli forces positioned near "Al-Mahkama" Military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents {including a child} and left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation then detained 5 residents.
3. At 20:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Mughier village.
4. At 20:55, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Ein Qinya village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
5. At 03:20, Israeli forces fired live ammunition,rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Al-Jalazoun camp and as a result injured a child.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 2 residents including: Samer Mohammed Yaqoub Al-Nubani {17 years old} - residents of Mazari' Al-Nubani village during clashes near "Al-Mahkama" Military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city .
2. Israeli forces injured Mohammed Sami Abdel-Fattah Hamdan {17 years old} during clashes in Al-Jalazoun camp

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout detained Husam Abdel-Hakim Al-Dik {A resident of Kafr Al-Dik town in Salfit district}.
2. Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Anwar Mohammed Salem Abu Salem - residents of Abu Shkheidim village, Omar Abdullah Abdul Latif Attiya - residents of Beit Rima town, and Mohammed Al-Bazar during clashes near "Al-Mahkama" Military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city .
3. Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Malik Mahmoud Zaid Al Arishi, Saif Wadih Hassanein, Ahmed Al Amouri, Jamil Osman Safi and Mohammed Osman Safi during clashes in Al-Jalazoun camp.
4. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Lutfi Al-Najjar in Silwad town.

Assault on Educational sector

At 03:45, Israeli forces stormed Bir Ziet University campus and confiscated several flags, leaflets and books from the Student association office headquarters during their raid into Bir Ziet town.

TULKAREM

Detention

At 00:10 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces detained Raed Ahmad Hussien Quzah during their raid into Tulkarem city.

Attack

On the morning of December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned near Khudari University located in west Tulkarem city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 15 residents {including a photojournalist} and left 95 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 15 residents {including}: Journalist - Mohammed Fawzi Mansour, Montaser Dhara Khader Riad, Omar Hazem Rajab Khalifa, Abdul Karim Ibrahim Dara and Wael Ahmed Abbouda during clashes near Khudari University located in west Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Laqif village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned near the south entrance of Qalqiliya city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned near the east entrance of Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left 2 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 19:10, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Azzun town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Closure of main Roads

At 16:00, Israeli forces closed Al-Jit village junction and impeded the free flow of traffic until 16:50.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At dawn on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces raided Qabalan town and detained a resident.
2. At 14:10, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village until 15:00.
3. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Nablus city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched 3 print presses then withdrew at 04:55.

Detention

1. At 01:30 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces detained Moath Rasim Mahmoud Salim during their raid into Nablus city.
2. Israeli forces detained Firas Issa Daud Al-Az'ar in Qabalan town.

Attack

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned near Burin village boys school fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 14:30, Israeli forces positioned near Huwara military checkpoint fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 17 residents and left 66 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 02:40, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Nablus city.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:40, Israeli settlers positioned near the by pass road near "Yitshar" settlement assaulted Mu'tasem Shawkat Ahmad Khudair {A residents of Bieta town} and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 17 unidentified residents during clashes near Huwara Military checkpoint.
2. Israeli settlers injured Mu'tasem Shawkat Ahmad Khudair {A residents of Bieta town} after they assaulted him near the by pass road near "Yitshar" settlement.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Harris village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 19:20, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town.

Attack

At 13:50, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Salfit city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left 3 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

JERICHO

Attack

1. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned near the south entrance of Jericho city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 10 residents and left 53 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 14:05, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Jericho city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and left 35 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 10 residents including Mohammad Ibrahim Mohammad Kan'an near the south entrance of Jericho city.
2. Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes near the North entrance of Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.

Raid

1. At 22:40, Israeli forces raided Harmala village until 23:40.
2. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Ubidiya town until 05:10.

Detention

On December 13th 2017, Israeli forces detained Hussien Abd Hussien Dariyat {A resident of Beit Fajjar town} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.

Attack

1. At 12:20, Israeli forces positioned at Billal Bin Rabah mosque in North Bethlehem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 12 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 12:55, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Teqou' town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 17:30, Israeli forces positioned in Ayada camp located in North Bethlehem city stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents:Ahmed Ezzat Ouda and Farid Mohammed Hussein Al Atrash during clashes near Billal Bin Rabah mosque in North Bethlehem city.

Temporary Detention

At 12:45, Israeli forces temporarily detained 2 residents {including a child}: Abdul Aziz Mohammed Al-Badin, and his son Jawad al-Din {16 years old} near the entrance of Teqou' town then released them at 14:10.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Al-Samou' and Al-Thahriya town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 10:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:25.
3. At 18:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces raided Deir Musa area located near Surif town and opened fire in the area.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched 4 homes and a printing press then summoned Raed Ashour to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
3. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Yatta town and detained a resident.
4. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Sa'ir town and detained a resident.

Attack

1. At 08:45, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Arrub camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 10:30, Israeli forces opened fire as they raided Deir Musa area located near Surif town.
3. At 11:10, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
4. At 11:40, 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 and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
5. At 11:55, Israeli forces positioned near Halhul town bridge fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 12 residents and left 18 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation then detained 4 residents {including 2 children who were removed from an Ambulance as they were receiving treatment for tear gas suffocation}.
6. At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Banbi Na'im town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
7. At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned in Wadi Jinis area located near the entrance of Sa'ir town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
8. At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
9. At 18:55, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Shalalat road in the old city of Hebron fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning then detained 2 residents.
10. At 19:50, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Ithna town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning then detained a child.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes near the entrance of Al-Arrub camp.
2. Israeli forces injured 2 residents including the Journalist Abdel-Hafith Al-Hashlamoun during clashes in Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city.
3. Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Mohammed Musa Saeed Awad and Ahmed Adel Hassan Abu Ayyash during clashes near the entrance of Beit Ummar town.
4. Israeli forces injured 12 residents including Mu'tasim Aqel during clashes near Halhul town bridge.

Detention

1. On December 12th 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Munther Mohammed al-Atrash and Abdel-Mohamed Omar Zamara during clashes in Halhul town.
2. At 03:40 on December 13th 2917, Israeli forces detained Musa Zied Al-Halaq during their raid into Al-Fuwar camp.
3. At 12:00, Israeli forces detained 4 resiednts {including 2 children who were removed from an Ambulance as they were receiving treatment for tear gas suffocation}: Manar Khader Ali Abu Rayyan 17 years old, Asala Zuhair Yousef Abu Rayan {16 years old}, Mustafa Waleed Al Saadah, and Samad Hatem Walid Al Saadah .
4. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mu'adh Muhammad Qabajah { A resident of Tarqumiya town} and Muhammad Qazzaz {A resident of Dura town} during clashes at Al-Shalalat road in the old city of Hebron.
5. Israeli forces detained Mehran Mahmoud Abu Juhaisha {17 years old} during clashes near the entrance of Ithna town.
6. Israeli forces detained Azmi Mohammad Awad Al-Makhamra in Yatta town.
7. Israeli forces detained Muhanad Yasser Shaladat in Sa'ir town.

Temporary Detention

At 12:15, Israeli forces positioned at Abu Al-Rish Military checkpoint in the old city of Hebron temporarily detained the child Mohammad Nidal Rasmi Taha {14 years old} then released him at a later time.

Assault on medical sector

At 12:00, Israeli forces attacked an ambulance as they detained 2 children who were removed from an Ambulance as they were receiving treatment for tear gas suffocation during clashes near Halhul town bridge.

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 stripe 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.

•The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result injured 12 residents.
Israeli Military aircraft broke the ceasefire agreement by launching missiles {in 3 consecutive strikes} towards Gaza and Central Gaza.

• Palestinian gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire and launching 4 projectiles towards the Green Line one of which landed near the launching site inside 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.

Attack

1. At 14:00 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched stun and tear gas canister towards several demonstrators east of Al-Shuhada cemetery located in east Jabaliya town and as a result injured 2 residents and left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 15:00 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched stun and tear gas canister towards several demonstrators near Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing point and as a result injured a resident and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

1.Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents as they clashed with demonstrators east of Al-Shuhada cemetery located in east Jabaliya town.
2. Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident as they clashed with demonstrators near Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing point.

Palestinian Attacks

At 20:30 on December 13th 2017, Palestinian gunmen launched 2 projectiles towards the Green line.

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

1. At 09:10 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas canisters towards several farmers in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.
2. At 11:00 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators at Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.
3. At 17:50 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Zaytuneh neighborhood located in south east Gaza city.

Air Strike

1. At 00:45 on December 14th 2017, Israeli Military aircraft launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen area's located in North West Gaza city.
2. At 01:05 on December 14th 2017, Israeli Military aircraft launched 5 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen area's located in Al-Shiekh Al-Ajalin area in West Gaza city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured the child Iz Al-Din Mahmoud Awad Al-Hadad {15 years old} during clashes in Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 15:00 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Burij camp and as a result injured a resident and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Air Strike

At 01:20 on December 14th 2017, Israeli Military aircraft launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen area's located in south west Deir Al-Balah city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Abdel-Rahim Khalil Ashour {A resident of Al-Nassirat camp} during clashes in east Al-Burij camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 07:15 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town.
2. At 14:00 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire, launched stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Abbassan town and as a result injured 6 residents.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 6 unidentified residents during clashes in east Abbassan town.
2. Israeli airstrike injured 3 unidentified Palestinian gunmen in south east Khan Yunis city.

Palestinian Attacks

At 20:30 on December 13th 2017,Palestinian gunmen launched 2 projectiles towards the Green line {one of which landed near the launching site inside the Gaza Strip}.

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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

Attack

At 14:30 on December 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire, launched stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Rafah city and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Mu'taz Naji Sa'id Abu Qamar during clashes in east Rafah city.

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