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Daily Report May 19, 2018

Total: 46
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and clashed with several residents and as a result injured a resiednts then detained him.

Attack

1. At 22:50, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate in Abu Dis town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 23:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village and as a result injured and detained a resident.
3. At 23:40, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Sahara gate in the old city of Jerusalem fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
4.On the evening of May 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned at Shu'fat Military checkpoint in Jerusalem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Mohammad Fathi Abu Al-Hummus during clashes in Al-Eisawiya village.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Fathi Abu Al-Hummus after injuring him during clashes in Al-Eisawiya village.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village after closing the main steel gate entrance then reopened it at a later time.

Attack

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned in Ni'lin town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 09:40, Israeli forces raided Faqu'a town then set up a checkpoint at 04:40.
2. At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Araba town,Rumana, Al-Taybeh, Zubaba, Anin and Fahma villages.
3. At 04:40, Israeli forces raided Beit Qad village.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 16:55, Israeli forces raided Zeita town, Nazlat Abu Al-Nar, Nazlat Issa and Kafr Sur villages.

Detention

On May 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate near Nazlat Issa village detained Rania Ahmad Hussien Ali {A residents of Nazlat Issa village}.

Attack

At 22:05, Israeli forces positioned at Wall gate {104} which is located in West Tulkarem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result left 4 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

QALQILIYA

Attack

1.At 13:30, Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces positioned at "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result left the child Mohammad Musadeq Azzun {14 years old} suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beita town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 23:35, Israeli forces positioned along the bypass road near "Yitshar" settlement detained Qusay Ali Mohammad Hashash for allegedly carrying a gun.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jalla city then searched residents and vehicles until 00:30.

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 raiding Khan Yunis district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah district.
• 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 7 residents and left 54 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation and a resident died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Gaza on May 14th 2018.

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.

Attack

1. At 16:00 on May 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured a resident and left 14 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 16:50 on May 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Beit Hanun town.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident during clashes in east Jabliya 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 15:00 on May 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Gaza city in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 4 residents and left 20 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Killings

At 00:30 on May 19th 2018, Mu'en Abdel-Hamid Al-Sa'i {58 years old} {A resident of Al-Shata' camp in Gaza city} died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during demonstrations in east Gaza on May 14th 2018.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 4 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:30 on May 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 1 resident and left 7 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Raid

At 10:00 on May 18th 2018, Israeli forces escorting military bulldozers stormed 60 m into the vicinity of Khuz'a town and leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 14:00

Attack

At 16:00 on May 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 1 resident and left 13 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident during clashes in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the entry and exit of residents and for the entry of emergency humanitarian and medical supplies.
* 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.

Attack

1.At 17:00 on May 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Rafah city in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
2. At 23:00 on May 18th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

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