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Daily Report June 20, 2018

Total: 119
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town tunnel then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

1. At 02:30 on June 19th 2018, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Al-Salamiya during their raid into Al-Ram town {as mentioned in the previous report}.
2. At 20:00, Israeli forces detained 2 residents : Sami Fareed Amil Jiries Abu Diya {Owner of "The Ambassador Hotel"} and Tamer Sami Fareed Amil Abu Diya from inside "The Ambassador Hotel" in Jerusalem city.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 07:30 in June 19th 2018,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 16:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Abu Shkhedum and Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village junctions then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 16:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Eyoun Al-Haramiya area junction {located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Nablus districts} and detained resident.

Raid

1. At 17:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village, clashed with several residents and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town, stormed and searched the home of Salem Barbarat and confiscated a hunting rifle and approximately 1000 bullets then withdrew at 05:10.
3. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Ein Yabroud village then stormed and searched a home.
4. At 05:15, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town and detained a resident.
5. At dawn on June 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Bil'in village and detained a child.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint Eyoun Al-Haramiya area junction {located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Nablus districts} detained Waleed Samir Banoush {A resident of Nablus city}.
2. At 09:30, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Abdel-Rahman Mohammed Wawi {A resident of Beir Sira village} and Wuroud Mohammad Hussien Abdi {A resident of Kafr Ni'ma village}.
3. Israeli forces detained Badr Armoush in Beituniya town.
4. Israeli forces detained Abdel-Rahman Badr Ali Al-Khatib {16 years old} in Bil'in village.

Attack

1. At 17:00, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 19:15, Israeli forces positioned at "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.

Injuries

Israeli forces opened fire towards and injured Khalil Akrum Obied Ladadwa during clashes in Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya village.

Confiscation of Property

At 02:00, Israeli forces confiscated approximately 1000 bullets from the home of Salem Barbara during their raid into Bir Ziet town.

JENIN

Raid

At dawn on June 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Jenin camp and detained 3 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ameer Imad Al-Sheyta, Aysar Mohammad Amer and Ziyad Nasir Al-Ja's in Jenin camp.

TUBAS

Raid

1. At 11:50, Israeli forces raided Bardla village in the North Jordan valley.
2. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Tubas city and clashed with several residents.

Attack

At 01:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Tubas city.

Land Levelling

At 15:30, Israeli forces stormed Khilat Makhoul area located near "Hemdat" settlement in the North Jordan valley and leveled approximately 40 dunums of privately owned land.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 11:35, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

1. At 02:25, Israeli forces raided Quffin town, stormed and searched 2 homes, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:20.
2. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, searched several homes , detained a resident then withdrew at 04:20.
3. At 03:05, Israeli forces raided Kafr Abboush village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Moath Fathi Al-Khatib in Quffin town.
2. Israeli forces detained Ammar Mohammed Saleem Assaf in Tulkarem city.
3. Israeli forces detained Ali Taqi Al-Tawfiq in Kafr Abboush village.

Temporary Detention

At 11:35, Israeli forces positioned at "Enav" military checkpoint temporarily detained Jamal Rashid Shadid {A resident of Allar town} then released him at 14:00.

Confiscation of Property

At 03:20 on June 19th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated 3500 NIS and 150 JD from the home of Rami Al-Tiyah during their raid intro Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:45,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hijja village then searched residents and vehicles.
2.At 14:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Jinsafut village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 14:35 and again at 20:30,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 14:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbat Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 14:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jayyous town then searched residents and vehicles.
6. At 20:40,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
7. At 22:00,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Jayyous town and Kafr Jamal village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 23:10, Israeli forces raided Azzun town,stormed a Coffee shop the withdrew at 02:00.
2. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city until 05:00.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:00, a group of Israeli settlers stormed the outskirts of Kafr Laqif village and entered a home {Which is under construction} owned by Ameen Awad Jabr and raised Israeli flags on the rooftop.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:00,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Burqa village the searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Tel village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes, detained 2 residents{ including a University Student} then withdrew at 02:50.
2. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Nablus city, stormed several homes,detained 4 residents then withdrew at 04:50.

Detention

1. At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned near the bypass road located near “Yitshar” settlement detained the child: Karam Basel Nawaf Issa {16 years old}{A resident of Salem village}.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Innad Jihad Atiya Assayda and Qussay Hassan Al Bat’hi { A University student} in Tel village.
3. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Yusef Awwad, Mohammed Al-Azzizi, Obada Al-Tashtoush and Rami Al Kusa in Nablus city.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya town then stormed and searched a home.
2. At 17:50 and at 20:30, Israeli forces raided Deir Istiya town then stormed and searched a home.
3. At 18:30, Israeli forces raided Kafil Haris town.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

1. At 03:00,Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:05.
2. At 03:00,Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. On June 19th 2018, Israeli forces detained Yazan Yusef Bal’awi {A resident of Al-Duhisha camp in Bethlehem city} in Bethlehem city.
2. At 16:35,Israeli forces detained Suhad Abdallah Mahmoud Al-Tunoh as she was visiting her son in Israeli prisons.
3. Israeli forces detained Assad Mohammed Dawud Abu Ahour in Bethlehem city.
4. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Bassam Dayriyat in Beit Fajjar town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 05:50, Israeli forces raided Halhul town, clashed with several residents and as a result injured a resident then detained 4 other residents.
2. At dawn on June 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Dura and Yatta towns.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Atta Hussien Atta Zamar’a, Yusef Bilal Al- Baba, Mahmoud Ibrahim Awad and Ahmad Bilal Al-Baba in Halhul town.

Attack

At 05:50,Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards sevral residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Halhul town and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Oday Hassan Atta during clashes in Halhul town.

New Military Post

On June 19th 2018, Israeli forces a new military post on a plot of land owned by Jaber family in Wadi Al-Hasseen area located near Kiryat Arba’a settlement located in east Hebron city.

Settlers Attacks

On June 19th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of the Israeli military leveled a plot of land owned Abu Qbeitah and Mughnam families which is located near Migon settlement near Al Tuwani village in east Yatta town for the purpose of expanding "Migon" settlement and "Havat Migon" settlement out post.

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 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.

• Israeli forces broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza and Khan Yunis districts.
•Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah district.
• Israeli military Jets broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 10 missiles towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah district and as a result injured 4 residents.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 31 projectiles and 4 Mortar shells towards the Green Line.

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.

Air Strike

1. At 02:00 on June 20th 2018, Israeli military jets launched 2 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen sites located in east Jabaliya town.
2. At 04:35 on June 20th 2018,Israeli military jets launched a missile towards a building located in east Jabaliya town.
3. At 04:45 on June 20th 2018, Israeli military jets launched 2 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen sites located in east Beit Lahiya town.

Palestinian Attacks

1. At 01:25 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched a projectile towards the Green Line.
2. At 02:35 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.
3. At 02:45 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.
4. At 04:40 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 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 11:00 on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards demonstrators commemorating the Right of Return in east Gaza city.
2. At 23:15 on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural in east Jahr Al-Dik town which is located in south east Gaza city.

Air Strike

At 02:35 on June 20th 2018, Israeli Military Jets launched 2 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen sites located in south west Gaza city.

Palestinian Attacks

1. At 03:15 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.
2. At 04:30 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 15:20 on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Maghazi camp.
2. At 08:00 on June 19th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Deir Al-Balah city.

Air Strike

1. At 02:15 on June 20th 2018, Israeli military jets launched 2 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen sites located in North West Al-Nuseirat camp.
2. At 05:00 on June 20th 2018, Israeli military jets launched 2 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen sites located along Salah Al-Din road located in west Al-Maghazi camp.

Palestinian Attacks

At 02:45 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 12:00 on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents who attempted to climb the border fence from east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city into Israel.
2. At 08:00 on June 19th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Abbsan town which is located in east Khan Yunis city.
3. At 16:00 on June 19th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in protests commemorating the Right of Return in east Khuza'a town and east Khan Yunis city.
4. At 19:20 on June 19th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents who attempted to climb the border fence from east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city into Israel.

Air Strike

1. At 19:35 on June 18th 2018, Israeli Military drones launched a missile near several residents who were flying incendiary kites near the border fence in east Al-Qarrara town located in North east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 02:30 on June 20th 2018, Israeli Military jets launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen sites located in west Khan Yunis city and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli missile strikes towards Palestinian gunmen sites located in west Khan Yunis city injured 2 unidentified residents.

Palestinian Attacks

1. At 03:15 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.
2. At 05:30 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 2 projectiles towards the Green Line.

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 22:15 on June 19th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

Air Strike

1. At 00:15 on June 20th 2018, Israeli Military jets launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen sites located in Tel Al-Sultan neighborhood located in west Rafah city and as a result injured 2 residents.
2. At 05:10 on June 20th 2018, Israeli Military jets launched 2 missiles towards Palestinian gunmen sites in west Rafah city.

Injuries

Israeli missile strikes towards Palestinian gunmen sites located Tel Al-Sultan neighborhood located in west Rafah city injured 2 unidentified residents.

Palestinian Attacks

1. At 01:15 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 4 Mortar shells towards the Green Line.
2. At 05:15 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 4 projectiles towards the Green Line.
3. At 05:50 on June 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.

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