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Daily Report May 19, 2017

Total: 83
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Attack

At 20:25, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya Military checkpoint fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they were participating in demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinian detainees who are currently on hunger strike and as a result injured 4 residents and left 9 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 4 unidentified residents during confrontations near Qalandia Military checkpoint.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:30, 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.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 17:20.
2. At 10:25 and again at 19:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud town, detained a resident searched residents and vehicles until 22:05
3. At 10:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles until 13:00.
4. At 11:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Yabroud village bridge, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 17:20.

Attack

1. At 11:45, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint located beneath Yabroud village bridge fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 11:50, Israeli forces positioned at "Psagot" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and detained a child.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located near the entrance of Abboud town detained Ahmad Hassan Al-Sabati.
2. Israeli forces detained the child Mohammad Samir Ibrahim Azziza {15 years old} during clashes near "Psagot" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city.

JENIN

Raid

At 20:00, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town and detained a child.

Detention

1. At 11:10, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Jamalah Military checkpoint detained Wajdi Waleed Hussien Abu Arrah {A resident of Aqba town in Tubas district.
2. Israeli forces detained Mus'ab Billal Ibrahim Al-Bari {16 years old} in Ya'bad town.

Destruction of Property

At dawn on May 18th 2017, Israeli forces demolished 2 storage structures and 8 coal storage structures owned by Mahmoud Jaber Abu Baker and Majdi Ahmad Amarnah in Al-Mafahim near Ya'bad town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

1. At 11:15 and again at 17:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 17:50.
2. At 17:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Jabarah Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 17:50.

Raid

At 02:35 on May 18th 2017, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Abdel-Fattah Abu Kharma in Tulkarem city.

Attack

At 20:10, Israeli forces positioned near Bazariya village junction located in east Anabta town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

On May 18th 2017, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Qalqilya city 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 currently on hunger strike} and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes in Qalqilya city.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

1. At 13:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Beit Furiq Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
2. On the evening of May 18th 2017, Israeli forces closed Huwwara Military checkpoint as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers near the checkpoint then reopened it at a later time.

Raid

1. At dawn on May 19th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beita town and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on May 19th 2017, Israeli forces raided Aqraba town and detained a residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Abdel-Kareem Dweikat in Beita town.
2. Israeli forces detained Yusef Musa Dayriya in Aqraba village.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 12:05, a Israeli settler opened fire from his vehicles while travelling along Huwara town towards protesters and as a result killed a resident: Mu'taz Hussien Hillal Bani Shamsah {23 years old}{A resident of Beita town} and injured Majdi Mohammad Soliman Ishtayeh {A Camera Man}.
2. At 15:15, a group of Israeli settlers set fire to agricultural land in the area between Burin and Madma villages during which Palestinian civil defense forces were able to extinguish the fire.
3. At 19:20, Israeli settlers positioned at "Yitzhar" settlement junction stoned residents and vehicles travelling near the settlement.
4. At 03:40, Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Sahil area located in Burin village , set fire to a bulldozers owned by Abdel-Athim Idris Shihadeh and as s result destroyed it then spray painted price tag graffiti on the torched vehicle.

Attack

At 12:05, a Israeli settler opened fire from his vehicles while travelling along Huwara town towards protesters and as a result killed a resident: Mu'taz Hussien Hillal Bani Shamsah {23 years old}{A resident of Beita town} and injured Majdi Mohammad Soliman Ishtayeh {A Cameraman} during which Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and escorted the settler out of the area. .

Killings

A Israeli settler opened fire towards and killed Mu'taz Hussien Hillal Bani Shamsah {23 years old}{A resident of Beita town} during clashes near Huwara town.

Injuries

Majdi Mohammad Soliman Ishtayeh {A Cameraman} was injured after a Israeli settler opened fire towards him during confrontations in Huwara town.

Destruction of Property

At 03:40, Israeli settlers set fire to a bulldozers owned by Abdel-Athim Idris Shihadeh in Sahil area located in Burin village and as s result destroyed it then spray painted price tag graffiti on the torched vehicle.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafil Harris town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town.

Detention

At 08:00, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction checkpoint detained Ismail Fathi Musa Dwikat {A resident of Beita town in Nablus district}.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the north entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

1. On May 17th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Muhyi Al-Din Taysir Abdel-Haq {A resident of Nablus city} as he was travelling to Jordan.
2. On May 18th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Nour Adnan Yusef Jamal {A resident of Ramallah city} for allegedly assaulting a Israeli soldier.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located in south Bethlehem city}, temporarily detained Mahmoud Mohammad Abu Aram {A National Security Force Officer} then released him at 13:20.
2. At 11:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Teqou town then searched residents and vehicles until 13:20.
3.At 13:50 and again at 00:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 02:30.
4. At 19:10, 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 22:15.
5. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Betar village then searched residents and vehicles until 21:45
6. At 20:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:15.

Raid

At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Betar village, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 02:50.

Temporary Detention

At 08:35, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located near Al-Nashash area junction {located along the south entrance of Bethlehem city} temporarily detained Mahmoud Mohammad Abu Aram {A National Security Force officer} then released him at 13:20.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bani Na'im town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:35 and again at dawn on May 19th 2017, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, clashed with several residents , detained 3 residents and confiscated a vehicle.
2. At dawn on May 19th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Suhayeb Hussien Abu Hussien, Yusef Amro and Issa Al-Ja'bari in Hebron city.
2. Israeli forces detained Osama Bassam Muneer Khalil in Beit Ummar town.

Attack

1. At 09:35, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Hebron city.
2. At 23:50, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Tabaqa village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on May 19th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Issa Al Ja'bari after detaining him during their raid into 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 3rd 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border 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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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