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Daily Report July 12, 2018

Total: 73
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles until 14:35.
2. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Eizariya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 15:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town and detained a resident.
2. On the evening of July 11th 2018, Israeli forces raided Hizma town then stormed and searched a resident.

Detention

1. At 12:20, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Anata town detained Thaer Ismail Bidawi {A resident of Nablus}.
2. Israeli forces detained Bassam Malihat {A resident of Beituniya town in Ramallah district}.

Assaults on Property

At 11:00, Israeli Archaeological Authorities stormed Al-Suwana neighborhood in Jerusalem city and leveled a plot of land owned by the Islamic Wafq Association.

Closure of main Roads

At 14:30, Israeli forces closed all roads leading to the Bedouin communities {which are under threat of displacement} located in Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area located in east Jerusalem city and prevented thy deputy governor of Jerusalem district, 5 European consulates and a medical unit from entering into the area and continued the closure until 16:00.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:30, 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

Raid

1. At 14:05, Israeli forces raided Khirbithat Al-Misbah village.
2. At dawn on July 12th 2018, Israeli forces raided Deir Abu Mash'al village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 14:05, Israeli forces positioned at a military checkpoint in Ramallah city detained Hatem Mansour Mus'ad Abu Khalid {A resident of Burqin town in Jenin district}.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Fayyez Atta in Deir Abu Mash'al village.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:30, a group of Israeli settlers riding in 3 vehicles stormed Turmus'aya town then withdrew at a later time.

JENIN

Raid

At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a building then withdrew at 06:30.

Attack

At 02:55, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a building during their raid into Jenin city.

TUBAS

Raid

At 12:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Hama area located in the North Jordan valley area and took photographs of a home owned by Rafa' Mohammad Abdel-Kareem Fuqaha.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 13:45, the Israeli military intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 13:50.

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Shufa village then searched residents and vehicles until 14:15.

Raid

1. At 01:55, Israeli forces raided Quffin town, clashed with several residents as they stormed several homes, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:30.
2. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:30.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Faris Yusef Khassib in Quffin town.
2. Israeli forces detained Rami Ahmad Abu Shalbiya in Tulkarem city.

Attack

1. At 01:55, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed several homes during their raid into Quffin town.
2. At 02:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed several homes during their raid into Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinsafut village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 23:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Azzun town bridge {located along the main road connecting Qalqiliya and Tulkarem} then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sarah village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 18:30.
2. At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shavie Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles until 19:30.

Raid

1. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Awarta village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed religions sites in the area then withdrew at 01:30.
2. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village, stormed and searched a home,detained a resident then withdrew at 05:30.
3. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Duma village until 03:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Darwish in Sabastiya village.

Settlers Attacks

At 19:20, a group of Israeli settlers positioned at Duma village junction then withdrew at 20:35.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 12:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Istiya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on July 12th 2018, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Hassan town and detained 3 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mustafa Yacoub Assi, Bahjat Rafa' Mir'i and Lutfi Hatem Rayan in Qarwat Bani Hassan town.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 13:50.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

At 12:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Khadr town until 13:00.

House Occupation

On July 11th 2018, Israeli forces stormed Abu Sod area located west of Al-Khyader town then occupied the home of Yusef Abd Musa and converted his rooftop into a military post.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:40, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at Beit Einun town junction and at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 09:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Karmil village and served military orders for the demolition of 6 water collection wells.

Assault on Educational sector

At 09:40, Israeli forces stormed Khilat Al-Dab'a area located in east Yatta town and demolished a classroom for Al-Somoud and Al-Tahadi school.

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 April 11th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 9 nautical miles for a period of 3 months.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding opening fire towards Central Gaza district.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result injured a residents in Rafah district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.
• Israeli Military aircraft's broke the ceasefire agreement by launching missiles towards a group of residents in Rafah district.

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.

Raid

At 08:00 on July 11th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50m into the vicinity of east Beit Hanun town and leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 18:00.

Attack

At 10:00 on July 11th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

Detention

At 08:00 on July 11th 2018, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing point detained Kamal Al-Tater {A merchant}{A resident of Gaza city}.

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 08:30 on July 11th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Gaza city.

Confiscation of Property

At 16:00 on July 10th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated a boat off the shores of Gaza city while attempting to sail to Cypress and detained 2 residents {the boat captain and his assistant} and temporarily detained 7 residents then released them at a later time after sending them to Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents:Khalid Ahmad Sha;ban Al-Hassi {The ship Captain} and Mohammad Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Hasi { The ship Captains assistant} after confiscating a boat off the shores of Gaza city while attempting to sail to Cypress.

Temporary Detention

Israeli forces temporarily detained 7 residents: Mahmoud Jihad Abu Attiya, Hisham Abu Attiya, Aliyan Kamal Masaud Al-Louh, Ayman Mohammad Al-Louh, Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Arrour, Adam Husni Al-Najjar and Raed Khalil Dib after confiscating a boat off the shores of Gaza city while attempting to sail to Cypress then released them at a later time after sending them to Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing.
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CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 18:45 on July 10th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Deir Al-Balah city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 11:00 on July 10th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 08:30 on July 11th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

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

Raid

At 08:00 on July 11th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50 m into the vicinity of east Sufa Crossing located in North east Rafah city and leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 18:30.

Attack

At 16:30 on July 11th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards 4 residents as they attempted to climb the border fence from east Rafah city into Israel and as a result injured a resident who was also detained while the others managed to flee the area into the Gaza strip.

Air Strike

At 15:15 on July 11th 2018, Israeli military drones launched a missile towards a group of residents attempting to fly incendiary kites near the border fence in Sufa Crossing located in North east Rafah city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident after opening fire towards 4 residents as they attempted to climb the border fence from east Rafah city into Israel while the others managed to flee the area into the Gaza strip.

Detention

Israeli forces detained a unidentified resident who was injured after opening fire towards 4 residents as they attempted to climb the border fence from east Rafah city into Israel while the others managed to flee the area into the Gaza strip.

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