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Daily Report July 6, 2019

Total: 74
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Detention

At 00:35, Israeli forces detained 4 residents {including a woman}: Hayat Al-Zaghl, Ahmed Al-Zaghl, Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Zaghl, and Hassan Ibrahim Al-Zaghl.in Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in Jerusalem city.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

On July 5th 2019,Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city is open to residents exiting from the cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh from 10:00 until 23:00 daily, and is open for the entry of residents into the cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh from 06:00 Until 22:00 daily and on Friday the checkpoint will be open from 07:00 until 23:00 and on Saturday will be open from both directions from 10:00 until 23:00.

Attack

1. At 13:30,Israeli forces positioned in Jabal Al-Risan area located near Ras Kar Kar village fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents {participating in demonstrations against Israeli confiscation of Palestinian land and settler violence} for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocating from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:40, Israeli forces positioned in Nil'in village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents {participating in demonstrations against the construction of the wall} for alleged stoning and as a result left several resident suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

JENIN

Raid

At 03:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Silah Al-Harthiya town and summoned 2 residents: Mahmoud Sabah Tahayna and Mohammad Yassin Tahayna to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 14:10,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 17:00.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Thulth then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 14:15,Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents {protesting against the continued closure} for alleged stoning and as a result injured 4 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 4 residents {of those identified}: Mahmoud Rajjab Jum'a during clashes near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military}.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Madma village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

On the morning of July 5th 2019, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological sites in the village.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the villages in west Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 00:50,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Nihalin town then searched residents and vehicles until 02:00.
3. At 00:50,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Faradis village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 02:00.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on August 26th 2019,The permanent and comprehensive cease-fire entered into force on the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings, introduce humanitarian and relief assistance and reconstruction supplies, expand the fishing area for 6 miles, Up to 12 miles by the end of the current year, reducing the area of ​​the buffer zone from 300 m to 100 m, freedom of movement and preventing assassinations. The other issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within one month of the cease-fire.
On the morning of 28 June 2019, the Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the sea fishing area in the north of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip and up to 6 nautical miles from the port of Gaza and from the port of Gaza to the south of Rafah until 15 nautical miles .

•Israeli forces broke the cease fire 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 40 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats 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.

Attack

At 16:30 on July 5th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town during the march of return and as a result injured 5 resident and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 5 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabaliya town.

Detention

At 16:00 on July 5th 2019, Israeli forces detained a unidentified residents as he was attempting to climb the border fence from North Beit Lahiya town 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.

Attack

At 16:30 on July 5th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Gaza city during the march of return and as a result injured 6 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 6 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:30 on July 5th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators near east Al- Buriej camp during the march of return and as a result injured 18 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 18 unidentified residents during clashes in east east Al-Buriej camp.

Detention

At 18:00 on July 5th 2019, Israeli forces detained 2 unidentified residents as they were climbing the border fence from east Al-Buriej camp into Israel.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 16:30 on July 5th 2019,,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 7 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 7 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators 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 closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

Attack

1. At 16:30 on July 5th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Rafah city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 4 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 20:30 on July 5th 2019,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 4 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Rafah city.

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