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Daily Report May 14, 2018

Total: 76
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Detention

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces detained 3 residents {including 2 Al-Aqsa Mosque Security Guards}: Muhammad Yousef Jamil al-Salhi (Al-Aqsa Mosque Security Guard) {a resident of Shu'fat Camp}, Ahmed Khairallah Ibrahim al-A'war (Al-Aqsa Mosque Security Guard) {a residents of Silwan neighborhood}and Shadi al-Mutawar {a residents of Silwan neighborhood} in Jerusalem city.
2. At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya Military checkpoint detained Majdi Mustafa Abdel Kallab { a resident of Nablus city} for allegedly carrying a knife.
3. On the evening of May 13th 2018, Israeli forces detained Ashraf Al-Salamiya {A resident of Jerusalem city} in the old city of Jerusalem.
4. At 19:30, Israeli forces detained Ashraf Ghayth in Al-Thuri neighborhood in Jerusalem city.

Attack

At 22:00, Israeli forces positioned in Ein Al-Louza area in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Physical Assault

On May 13th 2018, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Amoud area in Jerusalem city assaulted Mohammad Abed Rabbo {A journalist} as he was documenting Israeli Police assaults on demonstrators protesting against the moving of the US embassy to the city of Jerusalem and also assaulted another unidentified resident leaving them hospitalized with contusions.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:30, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

Settlers Attacks

At dawn on May 14th 2018, Israeli settlers stormed Shu'fat neighborhood in Jerusalem city and punctured the tires of 28 vehicles then spray painted anti Arab and racist graffiti onto the vehicles.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along Al-Murajat road which connects Ramallah and Jericho districts} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:55, Israeli forces raided Ein Yabroud village and detained a resident.
2. At 16:50, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town and detained a child.

Detention

1.Israeli forces detained Hamadah Kareem Shaker Hazin in Ein Yabroud village.
2.Israeli forces detained Awad Mohammad Matariya {15 years old} in Beituniya town.

Attack

At 10:05, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlers Attacks

On May 13th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of the Israeli Military attacked several farmers who were planting Olive trees on land under threat of Israeli Military confiscation in Turmus'aya town and proceeded to uproot the newly planted trees.

JENIN

Raid

1. At dawn on May 14th 2018, Israeli forces raided Maythaloun town and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on May 14th 2018, Israeli forces raided Jaba' town then stormed and searched a home.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Kifah Nu'man Abdallah Na'irat in Maythaloun town.

TUBAS

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Ein Al-Bayda village located in the North Jordan valley area then searched residents and vehicles.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 19:40,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 20:30.

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Lid town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

Raid

At 08:40, Israeli forces raided Baqa Al-Sharqiya town, stormed 2 homes and summoned Khalid Shaher Mohammad Hurani to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1.At 15:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Raid

At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Nablus city and Askar camp, detained 4 residents then withdrew at 04:30.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Alaa Humaidan {A resident of Nablus City}, Mohammed Khurayrah {A resident of Nablus City}, Muhammad Kayed Al Nouri {A resident of Nablus City} and Ahmed Ibrahim Abu Salem {A resident of Askar Camp} in Nablus city.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:30 and again at 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 00:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Deir Ballout and Rafat village then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 16:30, Israeli forces raided Aqbat Jaber camp in Jericho city, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 2 residents then withdrew at 19:20.

Attack

1. At 11:55, Israeli forces positioned near the south entrance of Jericho city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 16:30, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Aqbat Jaber camp in Jericho city and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Ali Jihad Musleh, and Ali Abdul Karim Abdul Qader Abu Zeina during clashes in Aqbat Jaber camp in Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

At dawn on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Ubidiya town and Dar Salah village, stormed and searched several homes and confiscated a vehicle owned by Yunis Abu Hanak in Al-Ubidiya town .

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Yunis Abu Hanak in Al-Ubidiya town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Einoun village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 24:00.

Raid

At dawn on May 14th 2018, Israeli forces raided Hebron city and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. At 22:30, Israeli forces detained Abed Hussien Al-Suweity in the old city of Hebron.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Nour Abdel-Fattah Al-Qawasmeh, and Mohammed Ahmed Abu Fannouna in Hebron city.

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.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza , Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as result injured 4 residents.

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 02:00 on May 14th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 60 m into the vicinity of east Jabaliya town then opened fire as they leveled a plot of land.

Attack

1. At 15:00 on May 13th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators located in east Al-Jabaliya town and as a result injured 2 residents.
2. At 03:00 on May 14th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jabaliya town.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Jabaliya 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.

Raid

At 02:45 on May 14th 2018, Israeli forces escorting military bulldozers stormed 60 m into the vicinity of east Gaza city then opened fire as they leveled a plot of land.

Attack

1. At 08:30 on May 13th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Gaza city.
2. At 15:00 on May 13th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators located in east Gaza city and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Raid

1. At 08:00 on May 13th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 60 m into the vicinity of east Al-Maghazi camp and leveled a plot of land.
2. At 02:00 on May 14th 2018,Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 60 m into the vicinity of east Al-Maghazi camp and leveled a plot of land.

Attack

1. At 15:00 on May 13th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.
2. At 18:00 on May 13th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards Palestinian gunmen in east Al-Maghazi camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Raid

At 02:00 on May 14th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 60 m into the vicinity of east Khuza'a town and leveled a plot of land.

Attack

1. At 10:00 on May 13th 2018,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 03:20 on May 14th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed .

Raid

At 02:00 on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 60 m into the vicinity of east east Rafah city and leveled a plot of land.

Attack

1. At 15:00 on May 13th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators located in Al-Nahda neighborhood in Rafah city and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 18:30 on May 13th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards Palestinian Gunmen in east Rafah city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during clashes in east Rafah city.

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