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Daily Report May 4, 2018

Total: 71
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 10:25, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
2. At 13:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home and as a result injured a child then detained a woman.
3. At 19:40, Israeli forces raided Biddi town until 21:00.

Detention

1. At 12:45, Israeli forces detained Firas Fayez Al-Jabar {A resident of Tulkarem city} from his grandfathers home in Jerusalem city
2. Israeli forces detained Hayat Muh'sien {43 years old} in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

At 13:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village and as a result injured a child after he was struck by a tear gas canister.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes in Al-Eisawiya village.

Assaults on Property

On May 3rd 2018, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city under the orders of Gilad Erdan {Israeli Minister of Public Security} prevented a Soccer tournament under the Title of {The Marter Khalil "Abu Jihad" Al-Wazzir} which was set to take place on May 4th 2018 in Silwan school soccer feild in Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in Jerusalem city

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:30, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Raid

At 02:50, Israeli forces raided Awarta town until 04:15.

Attack

At 14:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured the child Moath Kamal Al-Bayar {13 years old} during clashes near the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp.

JENIN

Raid

At 09:15, Israeli forces raided Arraba town until 10:20.

TULKAREM

Raid

1. At 08:55, Israeli forces raided Far'oun village until 12:15.
2. At 16:10, Israeli forces raided Baqa Al-Sharqiya town, Nazlat Issa , Nazlat Abu Al-Nar , Nazalat Al-Wusta and Nazlat Al-Gharbiya villages until 20:15.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Tel village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 02:05, Israeli forces raided Nablus city and Askar camp, detained a resident in Askar camp then withdrew at 04:10.

Detention

1. At 23:50, Israeli forces detained Qayes Anwar Aweid {A resident of Nablus city} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Hassan Mrawih Dwikat in Askar camp in Nablus city.

Attack

At 11:30, Israeli forces positioned near Burin village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Land Levelling

On the morning of May 3rd 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed the east area of Assira Al-Qibliya village and leveled a plot of land agricultural land labelled plot {1} located near Yitsahar settlement.

SALFIT

Raid

At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Hassan town and detained 3 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 resiednts: Bilal Ali Osman Assi, Musab Mousa Mohammed Mari, and Ahmed Amin Ahmed Mari during their raid into Qarwat Bani Hassan town.

Settlers Attacks

At 13:30, 2 Israeli settlers stormed Yasuf village and attempted to enter the local mosque in an attempt to take it over during which local residents were able to prevent the settlers from entering the mosque during which they withdrew as they were escorted by Israeli military forces.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

1. At 22:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town until 00:10.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city, stormed and searched a home and confiscated a computer, a cellular telephone and personal documents.

Confiscation of Property

At 00:30, Israeli forces confiscated a computer, a cellular telephone and personal documents from the home of Khalil Mustafa Khalil Kan'an after storming it during their raid into Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.

Closure of main Roads

On May 3rd 2018, Israeli forces closed a agricultural road leading to Shoushalat area located in south Al-Khader town with cement blocks and boulders and as a result left the vehicles of several farmers blocked in the agricultural land thus leaving several farmers unable to leave their agricultural land and return to their homes.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Hebron city,Dura , Beit Awwa and Al-Thahriya towns, Deir Sammit village and Al-Fuwar camp and detained a resident in Hebron city.
2. At dawn on May 5th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and summoned Hilmi Abu Ayash to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Sa'ed Bassam Abu Aysha in Hebron city.

Destruction of Property

At 10:00, Israeli forces stormed Beit Za'ta area located in east Beit Ummar town demolished a agricultural den used for storing plants owned by Ramzi Nabil Abdel-Rahman Abu Ayash for allegedly being built with out a licence and confiscated agricultural equipment.

Confiscation of Property

At 10:00, Israeli forces confiscated agricultural equipment owned by Ramzi Nabil Abdel-Rahman Abu Ayash after they demolished a agricultural den used for storing plants in Beit Za'ta area located in east Beit Ummar town.

Settlers Attacks

On May 3rd 2018, Israeli settlers from "Karmi Tsur" settlement installed tents and raised Israeli flags near the entrance of Al-Hawawir area {located in North Halhul town}.

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 opened fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza , Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result injured 3 residents {including a resident attempted to climb the border fence and another resident died of critical injuries sustained during clashes in east Gaza city on April 27th 2018.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Gaza districts.

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 15:30 on May 3rd 2018,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day}located in east Al-Jabaliya town
2. On 20:00 on May 3rd 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in West Beit Lahiya 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

1. At 07:00 on May 3rd 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.
2. At 09:50 on May 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards 2 residents who were attempting to climb the border fence from east Gaza into Israel and as a result injured 1 resident and detained them both.
3. At 15:30 on May 3rd 2018, ,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} located in east Gaza city .
4. At 02:00 on May 4th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.

Killings

At 09:30 on May 3rd 2018, Anas Shawqi Abu Aser {19 years old}{A resident of Gaza city} died of critical injuries sustained during clashes in east Gaza city on April 27th 2018.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident after opening fire towards 2 residents who were attempting to climb the border fence from east Gaza into Israel.

Detention

Israeli forced detained 2 unidentified residents after opening fire towards 2 residents who were attempting to climb the border fence from east Gaza into Israel.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 15:30 on May 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} located in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 08:20 on May 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuz'a town.
2. At 15:30 on May 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents 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 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.

Attack

At 15:30 on May 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the Right of Return } located in Al-Nahda neighborhood in Rafah city .

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