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Daily Report May 13, 2017

Total: 89
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At 16:20 and again at 03:15, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 4 residents and left 14 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation until 04:20.

Attack

1. At 13:35, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate near Rafat village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandia Military Checkpoint fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they participated in demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinian detainees who are currently on hunger strike.
3. At 16:20, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 4 residents and left 14 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 4 unidentified residents during clashes in Abu Dis town.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road in Deir Ijrear village and temporarily detained Mohammad Talib Rashid Abu Mukho then released him at a later time.
2. At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yabroud village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Silwad then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 15:50, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town.

Demonstrations

1. At 13:30, a demonstration took place in Al-Nabi Saleh village protesting against the construction settlements during which Israeli forces clashed with demonstrators as they were attempting to reach the demonstration site, injured 2 residents and left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:30, a demonstration took place in Bilin village protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with several residents.
3. At 13:30, a demonstration took place Ni'lin town protesting against the construction of the wall then clashes erupted between protesters and Israeli forces and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

1. At 13:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators in Al-Nabi Saleh village during demonstrations protesting in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners who are currently on hunger strike. and as a result killed a resident, injured 2 others and left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents during demonstrations in Ni'lin town.
3. At 17:30, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Psagot" settlement located in the east area of Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
4. At 19:30,Israeli forces positioned near Deir Abu Mash'al village fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.

Killings

Israeli forces killed Saba Nidal Obied {22 years old} {A resident of Salfit} as they clashed with several residents during demonstrations agianst land confiscation for the purpose of settlement construction in Al-Nabi Saleh village.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Omar Salah Dar Ayoub and Anan Naji Al-Tamimi during confrontations in Al-Nabi Saleh village.
2. Israeli forces injured Mohammad Abu Al-Rub during confrontations near "Psagot" settlement located in the east area of Al-Bireh city.
3. Israeli forces injured Bilal Abdel-Rahman Qawader during confrontations near the entrance of Deir Abu Mash'al village.

Temporary Detention

At 11:10, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located along the main road in Deir Ijrer village detained Mohammad Talib Rashid Abu Mikho then released him at a later time.

Physical Assault

At 01:20, Israeli forces positioned near Deir Ijreer village assaulted Bara Abdel-Rahman Al-Barghouthi as he was inside an Ambulance accompanying an injured resident and as a result left him hospitalised with contusions.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Al-Zababda and Qabatiya towns then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town and detained a Civil Defence Officer.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Tarik Zakarnah {A Civil Defence Officer} in Qabatiya town.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 18:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Tayassir Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 19:20.

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Kafriyat road {which connects Tulkarem and Qalqilya} then searched residents and vehicles until 16:40.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Azzun town and Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 19:10, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city until 20:15.

Demonstrations

At 13:35, a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators who attempted to reach the demonstration site.

Attack

At 13:35, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they clashed with several demonstrators protesting against the closure of the villages east entrance.

Settlers Attacks

At 16:55, a group of Israeli settlers from "Karnei Shomron" settlement stormed a plot of land owned by Khalid Mahmoud Bashir {A resident of Jinsafut village} then withdrew under the protection of Israeli military forces.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 10:40, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Attack

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near Beita town junction fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning { as they participated in demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinian detainees who are on hunger strike} and as a result injured 16 residents and left 30 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:15, Israeli forces positioned near Beit Furiq town junction fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning {during demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinian detainees currently on hunger strike} and as a result injure 3 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhilation.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 16 residents including: Samed Mohammad Thiyab and Abdallah Hassan Abdallah Daoud during confrontations during the entrance of Beita town.
2. Israeli forces injured 3 residents including: Anan Al-Atirrah {Deputy Governor of Nablus district} and Bassam Abdel-Azziz Al-Haj Mahmoud.

SALFIT

Attack

At 19:25, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate near "Arail" settlement in North Salfit city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Detention

At 22:50, Israeli forces positioned Za'tara junction checkpoint detained Muthna Jamil Ismail Ishtayeh {A resident of Tel village in Nablus district}.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:50 and again at 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the north entrance of Jericho then searched residents and vehicles until 19:50
2. At 11:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Jiftlik village then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.

Raid

At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Jericho city and confiscated surveillance camera footage of a gas station then withdrew at 04:00.

Detention

At 11:20, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Yusef Khalil Abdel-Hameed Tarteer {A resident of Nablus city} as he was travelling to Jordan.

Confiscation of Property

At 02:15, Israeli forces confiscated surveillance camera footage from Al-Hawash Gas station during their raid into Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Nahalin village then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area located near the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 16:45.

Attack

1. At 13:10, Israeli forces positioned at the vicinity of Bilal Bin Rabah mosque located in North Bethlehem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during demonstrations protesting in solidarity with Palestinian detainees currently on hunger strike.
2. At 16:20, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a journalist.
3. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards residents and vehicles.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Imad Jabril {A journalist} during confrontations near the entrance of Teqou' town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Huwwar area {located at the entrance of Halhoul town} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Thahriya town and Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicle.
3. At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sa'ir town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Halhoul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city {located along bypass road 35 located near Halhoul town bridge} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 16:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Tabaqa village until 17:20

Detention

At 20:20, Israeli forces detained Osama Fihmi Abu Turki after storming wedding reception in Um Dalia area located in south Hebron city.

Attack

On the afternoon of May 12th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Beit Ummar town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinian detainees who are currently on hunger strike.

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 sea port and airports and on May 3rd 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south boarder of the Gaza strip.

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.

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.

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.

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