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Daily Report June 5, 2017

Total: 62
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. On the evening of June 4th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, clashed with several residents and as a result injured Layla Eid {A journalist}.
2. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city and detained a resident.
3. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Anata town, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:10.

Detention

1. On June 4th 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ma'moun Ghayth and Ameer Al-Basati in Jerusalem city.
2. At 12:50, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya military checkpoint detained Ala Bassam Abdel-Raziq {A resident of Awarta town in Ramallah districts}.
3. At dawn on June 5th 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Sabih Abu Sabuh and Ahmad Al-Salamiyat in Jerusalem city.
4. Israeli forces detained Mahdi Alqam in Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
5. Israeli forces detained Bara Issa in Anata town.

Attack

On the evening of June 4th 2017, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Layla Eid {A journalist} during confrontations in Al-Eisawiya village.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and provoked worshiper.

Settlers Attacks

On the morning of June 5th 2017, a group of Israeli settlers slashed the tires of 5 privately owned vehicles in Al-Smar land located near Al-Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood and spray painted racist graffiti on the vehicles.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge and temporarily detained Adham Ahmad Sa'id {A resident of Kafr Ein village} then released him at a later time.
2. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village and assaulted Tamer Farah Al-Tamimi {A resident of Al-Nabi Saleh village} while he was attempting to cross the checkpoint as he was driving a taxi cab and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Raid

1. At 10:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Mughier village, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 2 residents: Omar Atef Abu Aliya and Baha Osama Abu Aliya then withdrew at 10:30.
2. At 03:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and as a result left 3 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation then detained a child.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Abdel-Hameed Salah {17 years old} in Al-Jalazoun camp.

Attack

1. At 10:10, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Mughier village and as a result injured 2 residents.
2. At 03:55, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Al-Jalazoun camp and as a result left 3 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village assaulted Tamer Farah Al-Tamimi {A resident of Al-Nabi Saleh village} while he was attempting to cross the checkpoint as he was driving a taxi cab and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.
2. Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Ammar Atef Abu Aliyah and Baha Osama Abu Aliya in during confrontations in Al-Mughier village.

Temporary Detention

At 18:10, Israeli forces positioned near Atarah town bridge temporarily detained Adham Ahmad Sa'id {A resident of Kafr Ein village} then released him at a later time.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 23:35, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 00:30.

Raid

At 06:00, Israeli forces raided Far'oun village.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Qadumim" settlement located along the main road connecting Qalqilya and Nablus then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 04:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jit village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Azzun town until 02:00.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 21:35, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Beit Furiq Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 23:00.

Flying Checkpoints

At 00:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Bazariya village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:00 on June 4th 2017, Israeli forces raided Sarah village until 12:00.
2. At 03:50 on June 5th 2017, Israeli forces raided Assira Al-Shimaliya town, detained 2 residents {including a Palestinian Intelligence officer} then withdrew at 06:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Hazim Talib Rashid Hamarnah {a Palestinian Intelligence officer} and Issam Talib Rashid Hamarnah in Assirah Al-Shimaliya town.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahour city} then searched residents and vehicles until 13:45.
2. At 17:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Al-Khader town bridge {located along the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 18:15.
3. At 17:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction [located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 20:40.

Raid

1. At 15:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Ubeidiya town.
2. At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town , detained a child then withdrew at 02:55.

Detention

1. At 16:40, Israeli forces detained Ameer Salamah Fawaghra {A resident of Al-Doha town} as he was passing through Billal Bin Rabah Mosque checkpoint {located in North Bethlehem city}.
2. Israeli forces detained Mo'men Rateb Al-Amour {17 years old} in Teqou' town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:25 and again at 23:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Zif village junction then searched residents and vehicles then temporarily detained Firas Nabeel Hafith Al-Rajabi {A resident of Hebron city} and released him at a later time.
2. At 10:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Wadi Al-Juz area located at the entrance of Bani Na'im town then searched residents and vehicles until 12:10.

Raid

1. At 22:20, Israeli forces raided Hebron city until 23:00.
2. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Thahriya town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ahmad Maher Qaysiya in Al-Thahriya town.

Temporary Detention

At 23:10, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located at Zif village junction temporarily detained Firas Nabil Hafith Al-Rajabi {A resident of Hebron city} then released him at a later time.

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 3rd 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza strip.

• Israeli forces broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding and opening fire towards North Gaza and Khan Yunis district.
• Israeli forces broke the ceasefire agreement from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza and Khan Yunis district and as a result injured a resident.

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 09:00 on June 4th 2017, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50 m into the vicinity of North Beit Lahiya town and opened fire as they levelled a plot of agricultural land then withdrew at 14:00.

Attack

At 09:00 on June 4th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in West Beit Lahiya town.

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 17:30 on June 4th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several demonstrators located in the vicinity Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 17:30 on June 4th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Raid

At 09:00 on June 4th 2017, the Israeli Military escorting several bulldozers stormed 150 m into the vicinity of east Khuza'a town and levelled a plot of land.

Attack

At 17:30 on June 4th 2017, Israeli forces opened fire and launched tear gas grenades from their positions behind the Green Line towards several demonstrations in east Khuza'a town and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during confrontations in east Khuza'a town.

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.

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