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Daily Report May 21 2021

Total: 476

DAILY SITUATION REPORT

 08:00,  20th  May  2021 -08:00, 21st  May  

WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 05:00 on 20/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Bado and a detained a citizen.
2. At 05:00 on 20/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Beit Anan, and detained a citizen.

Detention

1. At 05:00 on 20/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces detained 2 citizens: Ashraf Al-Rajabi and Mahmoud Samrin - residents of the Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem.
2. At 07:30 on 20/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces detained 5 citizens: Islam Haitham Dabis, Ibrahim Mahmoud, Omar Al-Safa, Abdul Quddous Issa, and Muhammad Ezzat Khudair in Shi'fat neighborhood in Jerusalem
3. At 09:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Zakaria Al-Hazina - residents of Jerusalem.
4. At 10:30, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Yusef Al-Ghuj - residents of the Old City of Jerusalem.
5. At 20:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained 2 citizens: Yousef Imad Al-Ghoul and Hamzat Al-Rajab in the Old City of Jerusalem.
5. The detainee in the town of Bado is: Tariq Fadl Al-Sheikh.
7. The detainee in the town of Beit Anan is: Muhammad Bakr Rabi`.

Attack

1. At 19:00, the Israeli occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun canisters and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result left several citizens suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 22:00, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of the Shuafat checkpoint in the city of Jerusalem fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun canisters and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators and as a result left several citizens suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:30, a group of settlers threw stones towards citizens in Jerusalem.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:50, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the Atara bridge, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

1. At 16:20, the Israeli occupation forces raided Ain Qinya village, and conducted a patrol.
2. At 14:00, the Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Deir Nizam and detained a citizen.
3. At 05:35, the Israeli occupation forces raided the city of Al-Bireh, where clashes took place with citizens as they stormed a home, wounding a citizen, and detained 2 citizens (one of them is a officer from the National Security Forces).

Detention

1. The detainee in Deir Nizam village is: Usama Muhammad Yahya Al-Khatib.
2. The two detainees in the city of Al-Bireh are: Al-Askari - Abdel-Qader Haskour and Saji Abed.

Attack

At 05:35, the Israeli occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas towards citizens, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones as they stormed 2 homes and as a result wounded a citizen.

Injuries

Baraa Anwar Al-Salhi was wounded during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the city of Al-Bireh.

House Demolition

At 03:30, the Israeli occupation forces demolished an old (abandoned) house near the entrance to Jalazoun camp.

Settlers Attacks

At 01:10, a group of settlers threw stones at the residents' vehicles passing through the checkpoint, near the settlement of Beit El.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 09:30, the Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Al-Arqa, where clashes took place with the citizens, wounding a citizen.
2. At 12:20, the Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Nazlet Al-Sheikh Zaid, and conducted a patrol.
3. At 06:20, the Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Jaba, and detained a citizen.

Detention

The detainee in the town of Jaba is: Ezz El-Din Farhat Youssef Fashafsheh.

Killings

At 10:20, Muntaser Mahmoud Zaidan Jawabra, 30 years old, from the village of Umm Dar, west of the town of Ya'bad, was died of serious wounds he sustained during confrontations with the Israeli occupation forces two days ago.

Attack

At 09:30, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the village of Al-Arqa fired live ammunition and rubber coated metal bullets, and stun canisters towards citizens, on the pretext that they had been thrown with stones and as a result wounded a citizen.

Injuries

Ahmad Nidal Ahmad Hammad during clashes with the occupation forces in the village of Al-Arqa.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 19:05, the Israeli occupation forces stormed the town of Kafr Al-Labd, and conducted a patrol.

Attack

At 20:40, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the gate of the Segregation Wall near the Shweika suburb of Tulkarm fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas towards demonstrators and as a result left several citizens suffocated from tear gas inhalation

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:15, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Ezbet al-Tabib, and detained a citizen.
2. At 18:00, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to Azzun town, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

At 17:50, the Israeli occupation forces raided Hajjah village, and conducted a patrol.

Detention

The detainee at a flying checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Ezbet Al-Tabib is: Mahmoud Mashhour Abdel Aziz Salim.

Attack

At 19:00, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of the "Eyal" crossing, north of Qalqilya, fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards protestors and as a result left them suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 15:45, theIsraeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at Beit Furik checkpoint, and blocked traffic

Flying Checkpoints

At 01:45, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the Einabus village junction, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

1. At 18:05,the Israeli occupation forces raided Tal village, and conducted a patrol until 20:15.
2. At 20:50,the Israeli occupation forces raided Aqraba town and conducted a patrol.
3. At 03:15, the Israeli occupation forces raided Nablus, detained a citizen, and withdrew at 03:35.

Detention

The detainee in Nablus is: Alaa Hamidan.

Attack

At 22:45, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the Jabal Abu Subaih area near the town of Beitafired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters, towards demonstrators and as a result left several citizens suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Settlers Attacks

At 21:55, a group of settlers threw stones at the entrance to the settlement of "Ariel", at the citizens' vehicles, causing material damage to the vehicle of the citizen: Samer Ahmad Abdullah Jaber - residents of the town of Aqraba.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 17:35, the Israeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Zaatarah crossing, and obstructed traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:55, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Al-Zawiya, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
2. At 13:05, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to Iskaka village, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
3. At 13:40, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the western entrance to the town of Deir Ballut, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
4. At 15:20, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Deir Istiya, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
5. At 16:15, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Kafr El-Deek, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Settlers Attacks

At 17:35, a group of settlers near the settlement of "Ariel" attacked the citizen: Heba Walid Ahmed Abu Yahya - a resident of Qabatiya town in the Jenin governorate and as a result left her hospitalized with contusions.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:15, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the southern entrance to Jericho, at the entrance to the town of Al-Zawiya, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
2. At 15:55, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint in the Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area (on the main Jericho-Jerusalem road), to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

1. At 24:00, the Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Auja village and conducted a patrol.
2. At 05:40, the Israeli occupation forces raided Aqabat Jaber camp in Jericho, where clashes took place with citizens, which resulted in wounding a citizen, and also detained a citizen.

Detention

The detainee in Aqbat Jaber camp in Jericho is: Ali Abdel-Karim Abdel-Qader Abu Zina.

Attack

At 05:40, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in Aqbat Jaber Camp in Jericho fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards citizens for alleged stoning as they stormed a home and as a result wounded a child.

Injuries

Ahmed Amin Ali Yaghi, 17 years old was wounded during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Aqbat Jaber camp in Jericho.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:15, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the western entrance to the town of Beit Fajjar, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

1. At 12:55, the Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Ezza and Aida camps in Bethlehem, and patrolled until 13:15.
2. At 02:10, the Israeli occupation forces raided Jannata town and detained a citizen.

Detention

The detainee in the town of Janata is: Muhammad Abu Aahour.

Attack

At 17:40, the Israeli occupation forces present in the vicinity of Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque (Al-Qubbah), north of Bethlehem, fired live ammunition, rubber coated metal bullets stun and tear gas canisters, towards the protesters and as a result injured 2 civilians.

Injuries

The two wounded unidentified civilians were injured during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces, in the vicinity of Bilal bin Rabah Mosque (Al-Qubbah), north of Bethlehem.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:00, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to Farsh Al-Hawa area, north of Hebron (branching from the bypass line 35), to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Detention

1. At 10:45, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Ayman Ahmed Abu Awad - resident of Al-Samou 'town.
2. At 13:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Marwan Muhammad Abu Fara - residents of Surif, while he was visiting the Israeli intelligence, based on prior notification.
3. At 18:30, the Israeli occupation forces detained the old city of Hebron, the citizen: Issa Najeh Al-Razim.
4. At 24:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Ramzi Abdel-Rahman Abdel-Razek Al-Baradei. in Al-Jalajil area near the town of Bani Naim.

Attack

At 21:50, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators.

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.
• At 02:00 today 21/05/2021, the comprehensive ceasefire came into effect with the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
• 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 launching 72 missiles from warplanes in (58 successive air strikes) In the governorates of North Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis, and Rafah, which resulted in the death of 4 civilians, wounding 167 civilians (including children and women), and the destruction of 17 homes (including two apartments), and 4 vehicles that were targeted by aerial bombardment.
• Palestinian armed groups violated the ceasefire by launching 418 projectiles- including "mortar" shells, towards the Green Line.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanoun Crossing - "Erez": On 05.20 2021, it is closed (except for the passage of humanitarian cases).

Attack

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired dozens of artillery shells (including shells from gunboats) from their positions on the Green Line and from the warships, at a number of sites and targets In the northern Gaza governorate, which led to the injury of a number of citizens.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, Israeli warplanes launched 31 missiles in (25 successive airstrikes) targeting sites of Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities, homes and vehicles in the North Governorate Gaza, killing 3 civilians, wounding 96 civilians, and destroying 6 homes and 3 vehicles.

Killings

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

Injuries

96 civilians were wounded by air and artillery strikes in North Gaza Governorate.

House Demolition

6 houses were destroyed by an airstrike in the North Gaza governorate.

Destruction of Property

3 vehicles were destroyed by aerial bombardment in North Gaza Governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 and until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 139 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 08:00 on 20/05/2021 until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired dozens of shells from artillery and gunboats, at targets and homes in the Gaza governorate, wounding a number of citizens.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 and until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, Israeli warplanes launchedd 21 missiles in (13 successive airstrikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities, homes, residential buildings and apartments and a vehicle and security headquarters in the Gaza governorate, which led to the wounding of 26 civilians, and the destruction of 4 homes and a vehicle.

Injuries

26 civilians were wounded by aerial and artillery strikes in the Gaza governorate.

House Demolition

4 houses were destroyed by the aerial bombardment in the Gaza governorate.

Destruction of Property

A vehicle was destroyed by air strikes in the Gaza governor

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 and until 02:00on 21/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 133 projectiles - including "mortar" shells, towards the Green Line.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired a number of artillery shells and gunboats at targets in the Central Governorate.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, Israeli warplanes launched 6 missiles in (6 successive air strikes) targeting sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities and homes in the central governorate and as a result, 6 civilians were injured and 2 houses destroyed.

Injuries

6 unidentified civilians were wounded airstrikes in the Central Governorate.

House Demolition

2 houses were destroyed by an airstrike in the Central Gaza Governorate.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 and until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 23 projectiles including "mortar" shells, towards the Green Line.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20 05. 2021 until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired a number of artillery shells and gunboats at targets and homes in Khan Yunis, wounding a number of citizens.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 and until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, Israeli warplanes launched 11 missiles in (11 successive airstrikes) targeting sites of Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities, homes, and other targets in the governorate. Khan Yunis and as a result killed a citizen, wounding of 32 civilians, and the destruction of 4 homes.

Killings

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

Injuries

32 unidentified civilians were wounded by air and artillery strikes in Khan Yunis governorate.

House Demolition

4 houses were destroyed by an airstrike in Khan Yunis.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 and until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 64 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 05/20/2021 is closed.
*Al-Awda- Rafah crossing: on 05/20/2021 (open in both directions).

Attack

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired a number of artillery shells and gunboats, at various targets in Rafah Governorate, wounding a number of citizens.

Air Strike

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 and until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, Israeli warplanes launched 3 missiles in (3 consecutive airstrikes) targeting sites of Palestinian armed groups, open lands, facilities, homes, and other targets in the governorate. Rafah, wounding 7 civilians, and destroying a house.

Injuries

7 unidentified civilians were wounded by air and artillery strikes in Rafah.

House Demolition

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

Palestinian Attacks

Between the hours of 08:00 on 20/05/2021 and until 02:00 on 21/05/2021, members of Palestinian armed groups launched 59 projectiles including "mortar" shells, towards the Green Line.

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