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Daily Report July 5, 2018

Total: 132
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town and detained 3 residents.

Raid

At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns, stormed and searched several homes and detained 3 residents.

Detention

1. At 11:00, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area which is located in east Jerusalem city detained 11 residents: Murad Ishtewi, Ahmad Musa Abu Dahouq, Mahmoud Odah Abu Dahouq, Hassan Qandil, Mohammad Abdel-Qadder Ishtewi, Nassir Jafar, Rami Khawaldah, Mohammad Ibrahim Abu Dahouq, Sarah Mohammad Ibrahim Abu Dahouq and Ahmad Ibrahim Abu Dahouqas they were participating in protests against the demolition and displacement of Bedouin community in Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area which is located in east Jerusalem city.
2. At 19:30, Israeli forces detained Faysal Waheed Shabanah {15 years old} in Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
3. Israeli forces positioned at Military checkpoint near the entrance of Biddu town tunnel detained 3 residents: Mahdi Na'im Saleem Abu Sbieh, Mohammad Na'im Saleem Abu Sbieh and Fadi Na'im Saleem Abu Sbieh.
4. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Wajdi Awdan, Jamal Hassan Attallah Dandan and Ali Jamal Hassan Attallah Dandan during their raid into Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns.

Physical Assault

At 10:30, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area which is located in east Jerusalem city assaulted and injured demonstrators protesting against the demolition and displacement of Bedouin community in Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area which is located in east Jerusalem city and as a result injured 35 residents {including the Governor of Jerusalem district, a Journalist and women }{those who were identified are}: Adnan Al-Hussieni {the Governor of Jerusalem district}, Mohammad Hamdan {A Journalist}, Adnan Ghayth, Shadi Matour, Nasser Ja'far, Mahmoud Aliyan, Raed Fayiz, Jamil Al-Barghouthi, Soliman Ibrahim Abu Dahouq and Karam Abu Jabran.

House Demolition

At 08:20, Israeli forces demolished 2 Bedouin homes in Abu Al-Nuwar Bedouin Community which is located in east Al-Eizariya town.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:00, 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 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Halmish" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ammar village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on July 4th 2018, Israeli forces raided Rantis village and detained a resident.
2. At 08:55, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town until 13:50.
3. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Amari camp in Al-Bireh city then detained a resident.
4. At 01:10, Israeli forces raided Shuqba village and summoned Sari Mahmoud Qadih to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
5. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Awarta town, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home and summoned Mohammad Tayssir Khasseeb to report to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning then withdrew at 07:40.
6. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Kobar village until 04:10.
7. At 04:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and detained 2 residents.
8. At dawn on July 5th 2018, Israeli forces raided Sinjil town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Suhayb Jamil Al-Shiekh in Rantis village.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Abdel-Fattah Hammad in Al-Amari camp located in Al-Bireh city.
3. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Nadeem Abu Rabi' and Yazan Ahmad Abu Rabi' in Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village.
4. Israeli forces detained Hussien Sahabana in Sinjil town.

Attack

1. At 02:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Arrura town.
2. At 04:10, 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 Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 12:55, Israeli forces raided Sabah Al-Khier neighborhood in Jenin city until 15:30.
2. At 13:35, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town until 16:20.
3. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Jenin city and its camp, Al-Yamoun town and Kafr Dan village then detained 2 residents in Jenin city.
4. At dawn on July 5th 2018, Israeli forces raided Bruqin town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Wasfi Mustafa Qubha and Majdi Hassan Fawzi Hayfawi in Jenin city.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Soliman Mahmoud Mahameid in Bruqin town.

TUBAS

Raid

At 14:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Farisiya area located in the North Jordan valley.

Destruction of Property

On July 4th 2018, Israeli forces demolished a water pond {used for live stock irrigation} for allegedly not having proper licencing in Al-Farisiya area located in the North Jordan valley.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 18:50, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Detention

At 02:40, Israeli forces positioned at "Enav" military checkpoint detained Nour Barakat Taha {A resident of Beita town in Nablus district}.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:05, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:15.
2. At dawn on July 5th 2018, Israeli forces raided Immatin village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Usayed Ameen Al-Taweel in Qalqiliya city.
2 . Israeli forces detained Usayed Ahmad Bari in Immatin village.

Attack

At 01:05, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Furiq town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Yitshar" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Salem, Azzmot and Deir Al-Hatab villages until 00:55.
2. At 23:40, Israeli forces raided Assira Al-Shamaliya town and clashed with several residents until 00:55
3. At 00:15, Israeli forces raided Madma village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 02:35.
4. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Nablus city, stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 05:10.

Attack

1. At 23:40, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Assira Al-Shamaliya town.
2. At 00:15, 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 Madma village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yasuf village then searched residents and vehicles.

Assaults on Property

On July 4th 2018, Israeli forces prevented several farmers from reaching their agricultural lands in Iskaka village which is located behind the wall near "Arail" settlement despite having valid entry permits to enter through the wall gate.

Detention

On the evening of July 4th 2018, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara military checkpoint detained Islam Ameen Al-Taweel {A resident of Qalqiliya city}.

JERICHO

Raid

At 12:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Oja village.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town then searched residents and vehicles until 13:30.
2. At 16:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Al-Nashash" area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} and detained a resident.

Raid

At 09:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town until 15:35.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near "Al-Nashash" area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} detained Mo'ayad Mohammad Jum'a {A resident of Al-Duhisha camp in Bethlehem city}.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 00:15, Israeli forces raided Hebron city.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Dura, Yatta, Al-Samou' and Al-Thahriya towns then detained a Police officer in Al-Thariya town then withdrew at 05:10.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 19:20, a group of Israeli settlers from "Ramat Yishi" located in Tel Al-Rumayda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron assaulted 3 residents during which Israeli forces detained a resident who attempted to prevent the settler attack.
2. On the evening of July 4th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Tel Al-Rumayda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron and installed a tent near the home of Radi Abu Ayisha.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Khalid Ali Issa Al-Batat in Al-Thahriya town.
2. Israeli forces detained Abed Nidal Al-Fakhouri in Tel Al-Rumayda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron as he attempted to prevent Israeli settlers from assaulting 3 residents.

Land Confiscation

On July 4th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated 2 dunums of land owned by Abu Al-Hassan and Al-Hilis families in Al-Musaffir area which is located in east Yatta town then declared the area a closed military zone.

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 North Gaza district.
• A child died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Gaza city on May 14th 2018.

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 10:00 on July 4th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards 3 residents as they attempted to climb the border fence from North Bet Lahiya into Israel.

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.

Killings

At 21:30 on July 4th 2018, the child Mahmoud Majid Al-Gharbali {16 years old}{A resident of Gaza city}died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Gaza city on May 14th 2018.

CENTRAL GAZA

Raid

At 09:30 on July 4th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 100 m into the vicinity of east Al-Buriej camp and opened fired as they leveled a plot of land and installed barbed wire fencing in the area to prevent demonstrators then withdrew at 14:00.

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.

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