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Daily Report May 19 2021

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DAILY SITUATION REPORT

 08:00,  18th  May  2021 -08:00, 19th  May  2021

WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

• On 12/08/2017, a comprehensive strike took place in all aspects of life except for the health sector in all governorates, denouncing the continuous Israeli aggression against our Palestinian people. Festivals were also held and mass rallies began to contact points, where confrontations took place with the occupation forces, which resulted in the martyrdom of 4 Citizens (including one near the Ibrahimi Mosque), 202 civilians were injured, and dozens of citizens were suffocated due to tear gas inhalation.

JERUSALEM

Detention

1. On 05/18/2021 at 11:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained 7 citizens: Ahmad Al-Selwadi, Kayed Al-Rajabi, Shadi Al-Kharouf, Muhannad Al-Halawani, Yassin Sobeih, Naji Abbas, Saeed Abu Sarah. in the neighborhoods of Jerusalem.
5. At 18:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained 2 citizens: Muhammad Asliya and Omar Muhammad al-Shweiki. in Jerusalem

Attack

1. On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of the checkpoints of Shuafat, al-Zaim, al-Jib, Beit Ijza, Qalandiya, and near the settlement of “Haradar” located near the village of Qatana and in the towns of Abu Dis and Al-Eizariya and at the entrances to the towns of Hizma, Al-Sawahrah Al-Sharqiya, Anata, the village of Al-Issawiya, the junction of the town of Al-Ram, in the village of Qatana, and in The Bab al-Amoud area and al-Wad Street in the Old City of Jerusalem fired live ammunition, and rubber coated metal-bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result wounded 18 civilians.
2. At 18:00, the Israeli occupation forces opened fire towards citizens' vehicles in Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Injuries

On 18/05/2021, 18 unidentified citizens were injured - during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the towns, villages and neighborhoods of Jerusalem.

Settlers Attacks

At 18:00, a group of settlers, on the outskirts of the village of Beit Ejza, threw stones at the house of the family of the citizen: Anas Oreib.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 23:00, the Israeli occupation police stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and filmed the Al-Aqsa Mosque and its facilities.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:30, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Turmus Aya, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
2. At 07:40, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the roundabout of the settlement of Halamish, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

1. At 14:40,the Israeli occupation forces raided Beitunia town and conducted a patrol.
2. At 16:05, the Israeli occupation forces raided Umm Safa village and conducted a patrol.
3. At 03:20, the Israeli occupation forces raided Bir Zeit town and detained a citizen.
4. At dawn 19/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces raided Bil'in village and detained a citizen.

Detention

1. The detainee in Bir Zeit is: Shuja Jaber Darwish.
2. The detainee in Bil'in village is: Jalal Hassan Al-Khatib.

Attack

On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the northern entrance to the city of Al-Bireh and near the entrances to the towns of Sinjil, Aboud, Ni'lin, the villages of Al-Mughayer, Deir Jarir, Kafr Malik, Nabi Salih, Ain Qiniya, Ras Karkar, Kharbatha Bani Harith, Beit Sira and the Jalazun camp fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards the demonstrators and as a result killed 3 civilians, wounded 72 civilians, and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Killings

The 3 civilians : Muhammad Mahmoud Hamid, 24 years old - resident of the town of Beit Anan in the Jerusalem governorate, Adham Fayez Al-Kashef 20 years old - residents of the city of Al-Bireh, and Islam Wael Fahmy Barnat, 15 uncle, resident of the town of Ni'lin were killled during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the Ramallah governorate are:

Injuries

On 16/05/2021, 72 unidentified civilians were injured - during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the city of Al-Bireh and towns and villages in the Ramallah governorate.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 09:20, the Israeli occupation forces raided the villages of Nazlet Al-Sheikh Zaid and Al-Arqa, and stormed a house.
2. At 17:40, the Israeli occupation forces raided Tura village and conducted a patrol.
3. At 18:55, the Israeli occupation forces raided Ya'bad town and conducted a patrol.
4. At 19:45, the Israeli occupation forces raided Zbuba village, and conducted a patrol.

Attack

On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces present in the vicinity of Jalameh and Dotan checkpoints, near the village of Tura and at the southern entrance to the town of Silat al-Dhahr, fired live and metal-coated bullets, stun grenades and tear gas at the demonstrators, wounded 4 civilians and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

On 18/05/2021, 4 civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Jenin governorate.

TUBAS

Raid

At 06:30, the Israeli occupation forces raided Tubas and detained 2 citizens.

Detention

1. At 08:40, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Faris Khaled Khudairat - a resident of Bardala village.
2. On the evening of 18/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces de7 citizens while they were participating in a demonstration in the vicinity of Tayaseer checkpoint. Daraghmeh, and Amir Samir Bani Odeh.
3. The two detainees in Tubas are: Iyad Mustafa Maslamani and Ibrahim Suleiman Daraghmeh.

Attack

On 18/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of Tayasir checkpoint and the village of Atouf fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result wounded 7 civilians and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

On 18/05/2021, 7 civilians were injured - during clashes with the occupation forces in Tubas Governorate.

TULKAREM

Raid

1. At 18:05, the Israeli occupation forces raided Qafin town and conducted a patrol.
2. At 04:00, the Israeli occupation forces raided Tulkarm and the town of Anabta, and detained 2 citizens (one of them a child) in Anabta town.

Detention

The two detainees in the town of Anabta are: Muhammad Salam Wajih Rasheed {15 years old}, and Youssef Ahmed Abdel-Rahman.

Attack

On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of the "Ainaf" checkpoint, near the separation wall near the city of Tulkarm, near the towns of Qafin and Zita, and at the entrance to the town of Beit Lid fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards the demonstrators and as a result wounded 7 civilians, and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

On 18/05/20201, 7 unidentified civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Tulkarm.

QALQILIYA

Attack

On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned at the entrances to the town of Azzun, Hajjah and Kafr Qaddum, and near the towns of Jayyus and Habla, and the vicinity of the "Eyal" crossing, north of the city of Qalqilya fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result left several citizens suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

On 05/18/2021, 8 civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Qalqilya governorate.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 11:20, the Israeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at Huwara checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.

Raid

1. At 20:00, the Israeli occupation forces raided Aqraba town and conducted a patrol.
2. At 03:30, the Israeli occupation forces raided Madama and Tal villages, and stormed a number of homes.

Detention

1. On 05/18/2021, the occupation forces detained Odeh Tayel Hamayel during clashes with citizens near the entrance to the town of Beita.
2. At dawn on 05/19/2021, the Israeli occupation forces detained 6 citizens in the Nablus governorate, they are: Jasim Muhammad Rizq Kassab - residents of the village of Qaryut, Ahmed Ghazi Adili, Amr Imad Rayhan, Bashir Ziada - residents of Madama village, Odeh Sabih Hamayel - residents of the town of Bita, and Omar Rayhan - residents Hill village.

Attack

On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the Huwara checkpoint, near the intersection of the village of Osrin and Sarra, near the entrances to the towns of Qusra, Beta, Juma'in, the villages of Naqoura, Deir Sharaf, Burin, Madama, Asirah al-Qibliya, Yutma, al-Laban al-Sharqiya, Odla, al-Sawiyah, and near the village of Tal, fired live ammunition rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result injured 33 civilians and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

On 18/05/2021, 33 civilians were injured - during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Nablus governorate.

Settlers Attacks

On 05/18/2021, a group of settlers tried to storm the town of Qusra, local residents managed to confront them and force them to leave.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 12:00, the Israeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at the checkpoint in the town of Kafeel Haris, and obstructed traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:50, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Al-Zawiya, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Attack

On 05/18/2021, Israeli occupation forces positioned near the entrances to the towns of Deir Istiya, Qarawat Bani Hassan, al-Zawiya, and the northern entrance to Salfit city, fired live ammunition and coated rubber metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result left several citizens suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

JERICHO

Attack

On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the northern and southern entrances to Jericho, and adjacent to Aqbat Jaber camp, fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result wounding 5 civilians and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

On 05/18/2021, 5 civilians were injured - during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Jericho Governorate.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:25, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the Al-Nashash area junction (the southern entrance to Bethlehem), to search cars and check citizens' identities until 12:30.
2. At 14:10, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Al-Walaja, to search cars and verify citizens' identities until 12:30.
3. At 24:00, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Marah Mualla, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

1. At 13:45, the Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Ezza and Aida camps in Bethlehem, and conducted a patrol.
2. At 18:10, the Israeli occupation forces raided the towns of Al-Khader and Janata, and conducted a patrol.
3. At 20:15, the Israeli occupation forces raided Tuqu 'town, and detained 2 children.
4. At 03:00, the Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Ubaidiyah town and conducted a patrol.
5. At dawn on 19/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces raided Husan village, and detained 2 citizens.
6. At dawn on 19/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Ubaidiyah town and detained 2 citizens.

Detention

1. At 10:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Ahmed Rizk - a resident of Al-Khader as he was reporting to Israeli intelligence, based on prior notification.
2. The two detainees in the town of Tuqu 'are: Muhammad Khaled Nasrallah, 16, and Sind Talal Al-Amor, 16 years old.
3. The two detainees in Husan village are: Othman Ibrahim Zaoul and Nimr Ibrahim Zaoul.
4. The two detainees in the town of Al-Abidiya are: Iyad Yusef Hasasneh and Yunus Muhammad Hasasneh.

Attack

On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces, present in the vicinity of Bilal bin Rabah Mosque (Al-Qubbah), north of Bethlehem, near Aida camp, at the northern entrance to the town of Tuqu ', at the western entrance to the town of Beit Fajar, and in the Umm Rakba area of the town of Al-Khader and near the entrance and village of Husan fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards the demonstrators and as a result wounded 18 civilians and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

On 05/18/2021, 18 unidentified civilians were wounded during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Nablus governorate.

Settlers Attacks

At 16:40, a Israeli settler driving his vehicle, near Khallet Iskarya ran over the child: Abdullah Saqr Saad {10 years old} leaving him hospitalized with contusions.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:15,the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the Fahs area, south of Hebron, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
2. At 18:45, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to Sa'ir town, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Attack

1. On the morning of 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the Al-Haram Al-Ibrahim in the Old City of Hebron opened fire in the direction of a citizen and as a result killed him.
2. On 05/18/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the Bab al-Zawiya area in Hebron city, in the Old City of Hebron, near the entrances to the towns of Beit Ummar, Bani Naim, Tarqumya, Khurasa village, al-Aroub camp and on the bridge of the town of Halhul fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result wounded 30 civilians and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Killings

Islam Fayyad Zahida {32 years old} was killed after Israeli occupation forces opened fire towards him near the Al-Haram Al-Ibrahim in the Old City of Hebron.

Injuries

On 05/18/2021, 30 unidentified civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the Hebron governorate.

Detention

1. On the morning of 18/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces detained 2 citizens :Fayyad Zahdeh and Bashir(the father and brother Islam Zahida who was killed by Israeli occupation forces) in the old city of Hebron: .
2. At 20:55, the occupation forces arrested 2 citizens in the south of the town of Al-Dhahiriya, namely: Ezz Ibrahim Makharzeh and Muhammad Yassin Makharza.
3. At 23:05, the occupation forces arrested 2 citizens in the Old City of Hebron, namely: Fadl Farid Zahdeh and Naseem Zahdeh.

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 gunboats in the governorates of North Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis, and Rafah, and by airstrikes by launching 157 missiles in (100 successive airstrikes) in the governorates of North Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis, and Rafah, which resulted in the death of 7 civilians (including a child who was severely injured on 11 May 2021), 59 civilians (including children and women) were wounded, and 35 homes were destroyed (including a residential apartment).
• Palestinian armed groups violated the ceasefire agreement by launching 206 projectiles - including “mortar” shells, towards the Green Line.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanoun Crossing - "Erez": on 05/18/2021 is closed (except for the passage of humanitarian cases).

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired dozens of artillery shells (including shells from gunboats) from their positions on the Green Line and from gunboats, at a number of sites and targets In the northern governorate of Gaza.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 05/18/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021 Israeli warplanes launched 35 missiles in (21 consecutive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities and homes in North Gaza Governorate and as a result, 16 civilians were injured and 10 homes destroyed.

Injuries

16 unidentified civilians were injured in an airstrike in North Gaza Governorate.

House Demolition

10 houses were destroyed by air strikes in the North Gaza governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 53 projectiles including "mortar" shells, 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 18 05. 2021 until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired dozens of artillery shells including from gunboats towards targets and homes in the Gaza governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 05/18/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021 Israeli warplanes launched 27 missiles in (17 consecutive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities, homes, residential buildings and apartments, a vehicle and security headquarters in the Gaza governorate, which led to the death of 6 civilians (including an affected child - seriously injured on 11 May 2021), 15 civilians (including children and women) were wounded, and 7 houses (including an apartment) were destroyed.

Killings

6 civilians (including a girl who was severely injured on 11 May 2021) were killed as a result of the air strikes in Gaza governorate.

Injuries

15 unidentified civilians (including women and children) were wounded by airstrikes in the Gaza governorate.

House Demolition

7 homes (including an apartment) were destroyed by air and artillery strikes in the Gaza governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 81 projectiles including "mortar" shells, towards the Green Line.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18/05/2021 until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired a number of artillery shells and gunboats at targets in the Central Governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 05/18/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, Israeli warplanes launched 20 missiles in (14 successive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, installations and homes in the central governorate. and as s a result, 11 civilians were injured and 6 homes destroyed .

Injuries

11 civilians were injured by airstrikes in the Central Gaza Governorate.

House Demolition

6 houses were destroyed by airstrikes in the Central Governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 17 projectiles, including "mortar" shells, towards the Green Line.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18 05. 2021 until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired a number of artillery shells including from gunboats towards targets and homes in Khan Yunis governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 05/18/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, Israeli warplanes launched 46 missiles in (13 successive airstrikes) targeting sites of Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities, homes, and other targets in the governorate. Khan Yunis, which led to the death of a citizen, the wounding of 14 civilians, and the destruction of 10 homes.

Killings

A unidentified citizen was killed by air strikes in Khan Yunis.

Injuries

14 civilians were wounded by airstrikes in Khan Yunis.

House Demolition

10 houses were destroyed by airstrikes towards Khan Yunis.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 38 projectiles - including "mortar" shells, towards the Green Line.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser Arafat International Airport: closed.
* Sufa Crossing: closed.
* Kerem Shalom Crossing - "Kerem Shalom": on 18/05/2021 is closed.
* Al-Awda- Rafah crossing: on 18/05/2021 is open in both directions.

Attack

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18/05/2021 until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces and gunboats fired a number of artillery shells, at different targets in Rafah Governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 07:00 on 05/18/2021 until 07:00 on 19/05/2021 Israeli warplanes launched 29 missiles in (17 consecutive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities, homes and other targets in Rafah and as a result wounded 3 civilians, and destroying 2 homes.

Injuries

3 civilians were wounded by air strikes in Rafah.

House Demolition

2 of the homes were destroyed by air strikes towards the Rafah governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 07:00 on 18/05/2021 and until 07:00 on 19/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 17 projectiles including "mortar" shells, towards the Green Line.

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