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Daily Report July 26, 2018

Total: 75
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JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 02:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Jaba' military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

On July 25th 2018, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Bir Nabala town bridge and detained a resident.

Raid

At dawn on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces raided Biddu town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint beneath Bir Nabala town bridge detained Tal'at Fayiz Bidwan {A resident of Beit Surik village}.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Tarik Fadil Nu'man Al-Shiekh and Baha Nathmi Mansour in Biddu town.

Destruction of Property

At 07:15 on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces demolished a kindergarten and a woman's center in Bedouin community located in Jabal Al-Baba area in east Al-Eizariya town.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

1. At 09:00, Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.
2. On July 25th 2018, Israeli Police forces located in Al-Aqsa mosque compound prevented workers from conducting maintenance work on a door for The Islamic Awaqf {Department of Islamic Endowments} and inside the Dome of the Rock for allegedly not having prior permission from the Israeli military forces.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atara town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 13:45.

JENIN

Raid

At 17:25, Israeli forces raided Jalboun village and served a military order to halt construction on a home {consisting of 3 floors} owned by Khalid Abdallah Abu Al-Rub for allegedly not having a construction licence.

TUBAS

Assaults on Property

At 11:20, Israeli forces positioned near Ein Al-Bayda village located in the North Jordan valley area prevent the construction of livestock Den owned by Aysar Sa'ed Dabiyat for allegedly being built near "Migola" settlement.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 22:15, the Israeli military intensified their restrictions at Shufa village military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 23:00.

Raid

1. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and detained a resident after storming and searching his home.
2. At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Far'oun village, stormed and searched 2 homes and vehicle Maintenance Garage then detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Jawad Quffini in Tulkarem city.
2. Israeli forces detained Muneer Na'im Mahmoud Adnan and Mohammad Na'im Mahmoud Adnan in Far'oun village.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles until 23:10

Raid

At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Azzun town, stormed and searched 4 homes, detained a resident and summoned Sa'ed Taysir Awad Saleem to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Wael Amran Hussien in Azzun town.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 09:40, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Beit Furiq military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shavie Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Orif and Assira Al-Qibliya town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Deir Sharaf village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:20, Israeli forces raided Tel village.

Destruction of Property

On July 25th 2018, Israeli forces stormed Faroush Beit Dajjan village and shut down 2 main water pipe lines which supply water to the village residents claiming that the pipeline was installed illegally.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 20:20, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Za'tara junction checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at along road {90} located in Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles until 18:30.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

1. At dawn on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces raided Harmala village, stormed and searched 2 homes, confiscated 5000 NIS from the home of Adel Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Zir.
2. On July 25th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Khadr town, stormed and searched a home and detained a child.
3. At 13:30, Israeli forces raided Kisan village located in south Teqou' town and Al-Halaqin area located between Teqou' town and Al-Ma'sar village and served military orders for the demolition of a Mosque and 3 homes owned by Mahmoud Hassan Yusef Abiyat, Ayoub Hassan Yusef Abiyat, Ibrahim Mohammad Warad Abiyat for allegedly being built with out licences.
4. At dawn on July 26th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Doha town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Khadr Abu Ammous {17 years old} in Al-Khadr town.
2. Israeli forces detained Mu'taz Khalil Mahmoud Azzat in Al-Doha town.

Temporary Detention

At 22:25, Israeli forces temporarily detained Lutfi Salah Al-Din Salah {A resident of Al-Khadr town} as he was farming his land in the south area of Al-Khader town then released him at a later time.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated 5000 NIS after storming and searching the home of Adel Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Zir during their raid into Harmala village.

HEBRON

Raid

1. On the evening of July 25th 2018, Israeli forces raided Halhul town as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed Al-Nabi Yunis mosque and performed Talmudic rituals.
2. At dawn on July 26th 2018, Israeli forces raided Hebron city and detained 2 residents.
3. At dawn on July 26th 2018, Israeli forces raided Safa area in Beit Ummar town and clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched 2 homes.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Sa'id Al-Ja'bari and Ahmad Hassan Abu Hussien in Hebron city.

Attack

At dawn on July 26th 2018, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Safa area located in Beit Ummar town.

New Military Post

On July 25th 2018, Israeli forces installed several tents on a plot of land owned by Jabr family located in Wadi Al-Husseen area located in east Hebron city.

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.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire and launching 13 tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza and Rafah districts and as a result injured 2 residents.
•The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding Gaza district.
• Israeli Military aircraft's broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 3 missiles towards Gaza districts and as a result killed 3 Palestinian Gunmen and injured 3 others.

• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire, launching 10 projectiles{including 6 mortar shells} towards Israeli forces near the border fence and as a result injured a Israeli soldier.

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 20:25 on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites located in east Beit Lahiya town and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident after launching tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites located in east Beit Lahiya town.

Palestinian Attacks

1. At 22:45 on July 25th 2018, Palestinian gunmen launched 2 mortar shells towards the Green Line.
2. At 00:10 on July 26th 2018, Palestinian gunmen launched 1 mortar shell towards the Green Line.
3. At 00:30 on July 26th 2018, Palestinian gunmen launched 1 projectile 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.

Raid

At 08:00 on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50 m into the vicinity of east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city and leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 18:30.

Attack

1. At 20:05 on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites located in east Gaza city and as a result killed 3 Palestinian Gunmen and left another critically injured.
2. At 21:05 on July 25 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites located in east Al-Zaytoun neighborhood located in east Gaza city.

Air Strike

1. At 14:50 on July 25th 2018, Israeli Military aircraft's launched a missile towards a group of residents attempting to fly incendiary kites near the border fence in east Gaza city.
2. At 21:15 on July 25th 2018, Israeli Military aircraft's launched a missile towards Palestinian Gunmen sites located in Al-Zaytoun neighborhood located in east Gaza city and as a result injured a resident.
3. At 23:00 on July 25th 2018, Israeli Military aircraft's launched a missile towards a group of residents located in east Gaza city.

Killings

Israeli airstrikes killed Palestinian Gunmen: Ahmad Muneer Suliman Al-Basous {28 years old}, Obada Assad Khadr Farouna {29 years old} and Mohammad Tawfiq Mohammad Al-Arir {27 years old} in Al-Zaytoun neighborhood located in east Gaza city.

Injuries

1. Israeli airstrikes towards east Gaza city injured a unidentified Palestinian gunman.
2. Israeli airstrikes towards Al-Zaytoun neighborhood located in east Gaza city injured a unidentified Palestinian gunman.

Palestinian Attacks

1. At 23:00 on July 25th 2018, Palestinian gunmen launched 1 mortar shell towards the Green Line.
2. At 23:25 on July 25th 2018, Palestinian gunmen launched 1 mortar shell towards the Green Line.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 16:00 on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.
2. At 19:55 on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched 2 tank artillery shells towards Palestinian gunmen sites located in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Palestinian Attacks

1. At 18:40 on July 25th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen opened fire towards Israeli forces positioned behind the border fence in north east Khan Yunis city and as a result injured a Israeli soldier.
2. At 05:05 on July 26th 2018, Palestinian gunmen launched 1 projectiles towards the Green Line.

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.

Attack

1. At 20:20 on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Al-Shukat town located in east Rafah city.
2. At 20:30 on July 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched 2 tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites near Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing located south of Al-Shukat town located in east Rafah city.

Palestinian Attacks

At 22:40 on July 25th 2018, Palestinian gunmen launched 1 projectiles towards the Green Line.

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