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Daily Report May 15 2021

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DAILY SITUATION REPORT

 08:00,  14th  May  2021 -08:00, 15th  May  2021

WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

On 14/05/2021, mass rallies began in all the governorates of the West Bank, rejecting and denouncing the ongoing Israeli attacks and crimes in the city of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the aggression on the Gaza Strip, and against the displacement of families of citizens from their homes and handing them over to settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem, as well as Confrontations took place with the occupation forces, which resulted in the death of 11 civilians, wounding 207, and injury of 892 cases of suffocation due to inhalation of tear gas.

JERUSALEM

Detention

1. At 12:30, the Israeli occupation forces detained 5 citizens: Muhammad Tawfiq Abu Al-Hummus, Karim Bassam, Walid Elyan, Aziz Ghassan Alyan, and Muhammad Ghanem in Al-Issawiya village.
2. At 14:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained 5 citizens: Wasim Suri, Muhammad Suri, Ismail Badawi, Hussam Saida, and Muhammad Ghurab in the neighborhoods of Wadi Al-Joz and Jabal Al-Mukaber in Jerusalem.
3. On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces detained 2 citizens: Muhammad Ali Atwan and Muhammad Mazen Nimerin Sur Baher village.
4. On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces detained 4 citizens: Taha Raed Jwehan, Talab Raed Jwayhan, Musab Hussam Jwayhan, and Luay Issam Jwayhan in the Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem city.

Attack

On 14 May 2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of Qalandia and Beit Iksa checkpoints and the entrances to the towns of Bado, Al-Ram and Hazmah, in the towns of Bir Nabala, Abu Dis, Al-Eizariya, and Beit Hanina, and in the villages of Al-Issawiya, Beit Duqu and Al-Jib, the neighborhoods of Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan, Jabal Al-Mukaber, the Shuafat camp, and near the entrance to Al-Maqasid Hospital in Jerusalem fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result wounded 18 civilians.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 18 unidentified civilians were wounded during clashes with the occupation forces in the towns, villages and neighborhoods of Jerusalem.

Closure of main Roads

At 21:00, the Israeli occupation forces closed the entrances to the town of Al-Eizariya, in front of traffic.

Assault on medical sector

On the evening of 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces stormed Al-Maqasid Hospital in Jerusalem, after they fired stun canisters towards citizens in front of the hospital.

Settlers Attacks

1. On the evening of 14/05/2021, a group of settlers attacked a number of Palestinian homes in the Bir Ayoub area in the Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem.
2. At 16:00, a group of settlers near Al-Zaeem checkpoint smashed the windows of a number of Palestinian vehicles passing by.
3. At 18:40, a group of settlers threw stones at a house on the outskirts of the village of Beit Ejza and as a result shattered the windows of a house owned by Sabri Gharib.
4. At 19:00, a group of settlers in the Wadi Qaddum area in the Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem, burned a number of Palestinian vehicles.
5. At 21:00, a group of settlers in the Ras al-Amud neighborhood of Jerusalem city threw stones at Palestinian vehicles.
6. At 21:30, a group of settlers from "Maale Adumim" settlement threw stones at the residents' vehicles at the entrance to the town of Al-Eizariya.
7. On the evening of 14/05/2021, a group of settlers in the Old City of Jerusalem attacked the citizen, Mahmoud Mu'nis and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:50, Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint to check the settlement of "Ofra" (the entrance to Silwad town).

Detention

1. At 15:40, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the entrance to Deir Abu Mishaal village detained the citizen: Saeed Numan Al-Barghouti.
2. At 18:05, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Abdulaziz Mustafa Al-Hajj -a resident of Beit Sira village.
3. At 19:25, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Muhammad Abd al-Karim Abu Adi - a resident of Kafr Naama village.

Attack

1. At 11:30, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the entrance to Silwad town opened fire towards a citizen, and killed him for allegedly attempting to stab a Israeli soldier.
2. On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the northern entrance to the city of Al-Bireh, and in the towns of Sinjil, Abween, Aaroura, Nubani farms, Deir al-Sudan, Beit Rima, Ni'lin, Bituniya, Aboud, the villages of Umm Safa, Nabi Saleh, Bil'in, Budrus, Shuqba, Beit Sira, Deir Abu Mishaal, Baitilo, and near Jalazoun camp fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards protesters and as a result wounded 34 civilians.

Killings

Muhammad Ruhi Hammad, 30 years old -a resident of Silwad town was killed after Israeli occupation forces opened fire towards him near the entrance to Silwad town .

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 34 civilians were injured - during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the city of Al-Bireh and towns and villages in Ramallah governorate.

Closure of main Roads

At 21:40, the Israeli occupation forces closed the entrances to the village of Nabi Saleh, with concrete blocks.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 12:45, a group of settlers attacked the homes of citizens near the entrance to the town of Beitin.
2. At 19:55, a settler fired at a number of civilians at the Al-Sharqiya entrance to Al-Mughayer village.
3. At 22:10, a group of settlers in the Ayyun al-Haramiyya area (on the main road, Ramallah-Nablus), threw stones at civilians' vehicles passing by.

JENIN

Detention

On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces detained 7 citizens: Omar Asaad Hantoly 15 years old, Muhammad Radwan Shaaban 15 years old, Hussein Majdi Abdel Karim Al Saadi, Naji Kamal Abu Al Rub, Ibrahim Asem Dalbah, Khaldoun Omar Ibrahim Suleiman, and Omar Samir Saleh Salah.in Jenin governorate.

Attack

On 14 05. 2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of Jalameh checkpoint, near the "Mofodotan" checkpoint and near the village of Faqoua fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards the protesting citizen and as a result killed 2 civilians (one of them a policeman) near the checkpoint. Movodotan, "and injured 22 civilians.

Killings

The two civilians {including a Palestinian Police Officer} Muhammad Kamel Abu Shamala, and Youssef Mahdi Nawasrah, 25 years old were killed after Israeli occupation forces opened fire towards them near the "Mofodotan" checkpoint in Jenin governorate.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 22 unidentified civilians were wounded during clashes with the occupation forces in Jenin governorate.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 13:05, the Israeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at Tayasir checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:45, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Ain Al-Bayda, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Attack

On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of the Tayasir checkpoint and in the village of Atouf fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards protesters and as a result wounded 6 civilians.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 6 unidentified civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Tubas governorate.

TULKAREM

Detention

At 05:30 on 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces detained 2 citizens: Muhammad Abu Maryam and Ihsan Muhammad Abu Maryam. during their raid into Tulkarm (in addition to those mentioned in the previous report).

Attack

On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the entrance to the town of Qafin and near Gate No. 104 built on the apartheid wall adjacent to the city of Tulkarm and adjacent to the towns of Atil and Zita and at the western entrance to the city fired live ammunition and rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards protesters and as a result killed a citizen, and wounding 2 citizens.

Killings

Nizar Riad Maarouf Abu Zina, 24 years old - resident of Shweika suburb in Tulkarm was killed after Israeli forces opened fire towards protestors in Tulkarm.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 2 unidentified civilians were wounded during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Tulkarm.

QALQILIYA

Attack

On 14/05 2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the entrances to the towns of Jayyous and Azzun, at the entrances to the towns of Jayyus and Azzun, and near the town of Qalqilya, and near the town of Habla and in the villages of Imatin and Al-Fanduq fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards protesters and as a result 26 civilians were injured.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 26 unidentified civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Qalqilya governorate.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 17:30, a group of settlers opened fire towards the homes of citizens in the village of Far'ata.
2. At 19:05, a group of settlers set fire to the citizens' agricultural lands near the village of Azzun Atma.
3. At 19:30, a settler, while driving his vehicle, on the main road to Qalqilya - Nablus, fired randomly at the citizens.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 06:35 on 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces closed Beit Furik checkpoint, and reopened it at 09:00.

Detention

At 24:00, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the Hawara checkpoint detained the citizen: Maher Hani Daraghmeh-a resident of Tubas. (after he was wounded)

Attack

1. On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the entrances to the towns of Beit Furik, Beita, Huwara, Juma'in, the villages of Naqorwa, Deir Sharaf, Beit Dajan, Urif, Kafr Qalil, Burin, Madama, Einabus and Osrin, fired live ammunition rubber coated metal bullets , stun and tear gas canisters towards protesting citizens and as a result killed 3 civilians, and injured 58 civilians

Killings

The 3 citizens: Nidal Sayel al-Safadi, 29 years old - resident of Urif village, Issa Suleiman Barham, 39 years old - resident of Beita town, and Malik Misbah Hamdan 27 years old - resident of Salem were killed after Israeli forces opened fire towards demonstrators during clashes in Nablus governorate.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 58 unidentified civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Nablus governorate.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:10, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Deir Ballut, to search cars and verify citizens' identities until 01:45.

Attack

On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the entrances to the towns of Qarawat Bani Hassan, Deir Istiya, Bidya, and the villages of Iskaka and Marda fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result killed 2 citizens and wounded 5 others.

Killings

The two civilians: Sherif Khaled Suleiman, 39 years old - resident of Marda village, and Awad Ahmad Harb, 28 years old - resident of Iskaka village were killed during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Salfit governorate.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 5 unidentified civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Salfit Governorate.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:00, a group of settlers set fire to the citizens 'agricultural lands, and threw stones at the citizens' vehicles near the Iskaka village bridge.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:45, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the southern entrance to Jericho city, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Attack

On 14/05/ 2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the southern entrance to Jericho city and at the entrances to the villages of Fasayil and Al-Auja fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result killing one citizen and wounding 4 citizens.

Killings

Muhammad Adel Hassan Ashqirat, 20 years old was killed during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Jericho governorate.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 4 unidentified civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Jericho Governorate.

BETHLEHEM

Detention

At 20:30, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the (Container) checkpoint detained the citizen: Awad Al-Salaymeh - a resident of the city of Jerusalem.

Attack

On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the northern and western entrances to the town of Tuqu 'and near the village of Tuqua fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards the demonstrators and wounded a citizen.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, a citizen was injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the Bethlehem governorate.

HEBRON

Detention

At 09:55, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in Sa`ir town detained the citizen: Jalal Mustafa Jabareen.

Attack

On 14/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the Khurasa village junction and Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city and at the entrances to the town of Beit Ummar and Al-Aroub camp. fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result killed citizen, and wounded 13 citizens.

Killings

Ismail Jamal Al-Toubasi, 27 years old - resident of Al-Rayyah village was killed by Israeli occupation forces during clashes in Hebron governorate.

Injuries

On 14/05/2021, 13 civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Hebron governorate.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 08:30, a group of settlers set fire to electricity cable poles and shop doors near the Ibrahimi Mosque in the Old City of Hebron.
2. At 13:20, a group of settlers set fire to the citizens' agricultural lands in the village of Tarama.
3. At 15:50, a group of settlers set fire to the citizens' agricultural lands in the village of Al-Rayyah.
4. At 17:25, a group of settlers attacked the house of the citizen: Adnan Dana.
5. At 00:30, a group of settlers attacked the homes of citizens in the Tel Al-Rumaideya neighborhood in the old city of Hebron.
6. At 03:25, a group of settlers set fire to the citizens' agricultural lands in the Saffa area of ​​the town of Beit Ummar.

Closure of main Roads

1. At 14:00, the Israeli occupation forces closed the entrance to the Beit Ainoun - Sa'ir area, in front of traffic.
2. At 22:50, the Israeli occupation forces closed the iron gate at the entrance to the town of Dhahiriya.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on 26/08/2014, the permanent and comprehensive ceasefire came into effect with the initiative and patronage of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings, the introduction of humanitarian and relief aid and reconstruction requirements, and expanding the fishing area to a distance of 6 miles with the increase in distance Up to 12 miles by the end of this year, reducing the "security buffer" zone from 300 meters to 100 meters, freedom of movement and preventing assassinations. Other issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within a month of the ceasefire.

• On the morning of June 28, 2019, the occupation forces allowed the expansion of the fishing distance from opposite the Al-Waha area northwest of the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza governorate and up to the Gaza port by a distance of 6 nautical miles, and from opposite the Gaza port to the south of the coast of Rafah to 15 nautical miles.
• On 01/09/2020, the occupation forces re-expanded the fishing distance from the front of the Al-Waha area northwest of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza governorate and up to the Gaza port by a distance of 6 nautical miles, and from opposite the Gaza port to the south of the coast of Rafah to 15 nautical miles. After it imposed on 08/16/2020 a complete closure on the maritime domain in front of the fishermen's boats in front of the Gaza Strip.
•The Israeli occupation forces violated the ceasefire agreement by firing dozens of artillery shells from their positions on the Green Line, and dozens of shells from the warships in the northern Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis and Rafah governorates, and by air strikes with 441 missiles from warplanes in (87 successive airstrikes) In the governorates of North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis, and Rafah, which resulted in the killing of 24 citizens (including children and women), and the wounding of 148 civilians (including children and women), and the destruction of 20 homes, the production bank, and the targeting of the Rawda Tower.
• Palestinian armed groups violated the ceasefire by launched 441 projectiles towards the Green Line.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanoun Crossing - "Erez": on 14/05/2021 is closed (except for the passage of humanitarian cases).

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, the Israeli forces fired dozens of artillery shells and shells (including shells from gunboats) from their positions on the Green Line towards a targets in the northern governorate of Gaza.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021 Israeli warplanes launched 57 missiles in (24 consecutive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities and homes in North Gaza Governorate As a result, 7 civilians were killed (including women and children), 40 civilians were wounded, and a home was destroyed.

Killings

7 unidentified civilians were killed as a result of an air strikes in the North Gaza governorate.

Injuries

40 civilians were injured as a result of an airstrike in North Gaza Governorate.

House Demolition

A house was destroyed by an airstrike in the North Gaza Governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between 07:00 on 14/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched150 projectiles, towards the Green Line.

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Al-Muntar-Karni crossing: closed since 02/03/2011, permanently and by a unilateral Israeli decision.
* Shejaiya Crossing - “Nahal Oz” for fuel: closed since 04. 01. 2010, by unilateral Israeli decision.

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces and Israeli gunboats fired dozens of artillery shells towards targets in Gaza Governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021 Israeli warplanes launched 48 missiles in (29 successive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, installations, homes, and residential and security buildings in Gaza governorate, which led to the death of 13 civilians (including women and children), wounding 26 civilians, and the destruction of 7 homes, the production bank, and the targeting of Al-Rawda Tower.

Killings

13 unidentified civilians (including women and children) were killed in airstrikes towards Gaza governorate.

Injuries

26 unidentified civilians (including women and children) were injured in airstrikes towards Gaza governorate.

House Demolition

7 houses were destroyed by an airstrike in the Gaza governorate.

Destruction of Property

Al-Intaj bank was destroyed, and the Al-Rawda tower was targeted by an airstrike in the Gaza governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 106 projectiles towards the Green Line.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces and Israeli gunboats fired dozens of artillery shells toward targets and homes in the Central Governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021 Israeli warplanes launched 32 missiles in (16 successive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, installations, homes, and residential and security buildings in Central Governorate, which resulted in the killing of 2 citizens, the wounding of 65 civilians, and the destruction of 8 homes.

Killings

2 unidentified civilians were killed as a result of an airstrike in the Central Governorate.

Injuries

65 unidentified civilians (including women and children) were injured as a result of an airstrike in the Central Governorate.

House Demolition

8 houses were destroyed by an airstrike in the Central Governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between 07:00 on 14/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 61 projectiles towards the Green Line.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces and Israeli gunboats fired dozens of artillery shells toward targets and homes in Khan Yunis Governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021 Israeli warplanes launched 33 missiles in (23 consecutive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, installations, homes, and residential and security buildings in Khan Yunis governorate, which led to the death of a citizen, wounding 16 civilians, and the destruction of 3 homes.

Killings

A unidentified citizen was killed by an air strike in Khan Yunis.

Injuries

16 unidentified civilians were injured in an air strike in Khan Yunis governorate.

House Demolition

3 houses were destroyed by an airstrike in Khan Yunis governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between 07:00 on 14/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 107 shells projectiles towards the Green Line.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser Arafat International Airport: closed.
* Sufa Crossing: closed.
* Kerem Shalom Crossing - "Kerem Shalom": on 14/05/2021 is closed.
* Al-Awda- Rafah crossing: on 14/05/2021 is closed.

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021,, the Israeli occupation forces and Israeli gunboats fired dozens of artillery shells toward targets and homes in Rafah Governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 14/05/2021 until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, Israeli warplanes launched 12 missiles in (10 consecutive airstrikes) targeting sites of Palestinian armed groups, open lands and a house in Rafah. and as a result killed a citizen, and the wounded another.

Killings

A unidentified citizen was killed as a result of an air strike in the Rafah governorate.

Injuries

A unidentified citizen was wounded as a result of an air strike in the Rafah governorate.

House Demolition

A house was destroyed by an airstrike in the Rafah governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between 07:00 on 14/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 15/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 17 projectiles towards the Green Line.

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