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Daily Report May 6, 2018

Total: 71
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Biddu town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 14:40.
2. At 20:00, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Eizariya town {located near "Malee Addumim" settlement junction} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on May 6th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained 3 residents.

Settlers Attacks

At 00:10 on May 6th 2018, Israeli settlers positioned at Al-Wad road in the old city of Jerusalem assaulted 2 residents who were decorating the streets in preparation for the Holy month of Ramadan during which Israeli forces detained the residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Musa Ibrahim Darwish, Mohammed Ibrahim Darwish, and Qusay Abd Alayyan in Al-Eisawiya village.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Nasir Al-Firawi, and Ali Al-Firawi after they were assaulted by Israeli settlers as they were decorating the streets in preparation for the Holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem city.

Deportation

On the evening of May 5th 2018, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city issued a court order preventing Aya Abu Nab {A resident of Jerusalem city} from entering Al-Aqsa mosque compound for a period of 1 month as a term for her release after she was detained at an earlier time.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

At 18:00, the Israeli Military closed "Al-Mahkama" Military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city and as as result impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at 18:40.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yabroud village then searched residents and vehicles until 16:00.
2. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 21:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village and impeded the free flow of traffic after closing the main steel gate entrance then reopened it at 22:10.
4. At 22:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrances of Turmus'aya and Sinjil towns then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.

Closure of main Roads

At 24:00, Israeli forces closed then main road leading to Al-Jalazoun camp near "Bet El" settlement with cement blocks for allegedly finding a UXO {Unidentified Explosive Object}in the area.

TUBAS

Settlers Attacks

At 17:00, a group of Israeli settles installed 2 mobile homes on land located in Al-Farisiya area near "Rotem" settlement in the North Jordan valley region.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 11:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 12:00.

QALQILIYA

Raid

At 01:10, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city then stormed and searched the home Rami Hama Awais and confiscated sums of cash.

Attack

At 16:00, 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 during protests against the closure of the east entrance

Confiscation of Property

At 01:10, Israeli forces confiscated sums of cash as they stormed and searched the home Rami Hama Awais during their raid into Qalqiliya city .

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 01:05, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Hatab village and detained a resident.
2. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Nablus city , stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 03:50.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Abdallah Abdel-Hafith Odeh in Deir Al-Hatab village.

Settlers Attacks

At 12:10, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Rujieb village and uprooted several Olive groves and attempted to sabotage a water well the withdrew under the protection of the Israeli Military.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Bidya town and summoned Mo'men Mohammad Hussien B'adin to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 03:45.
2. At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town.
3. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Deir Ballut town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Zayif Subhi Musa in Deir Ballut town.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 23:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 24:00.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem district] then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Hajrat village junction located in south Dura town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:50.

Raid

1. At 16:30, Israeli forces raided Khilat Al-Miyah area located in east Yatta town and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on May 6th 2018, Israeli forces raided Hebron city then stormed and searched a home.
3. At dawn on May 6th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and as a result injured a resident then detained 3 residents.
4. At dawn on May 6th 2018, Israeli forces raided Surif town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Bilal Habbas Al Najjar during their raid into Khilat Al-Miyah area located in east Yatta town.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Bassel Jamal Mohammed Brighith, Hamza Mohammed Azmi Akhilil, and Muhannad Mohammed Brighith during their raid into Beit Ummar town.
3. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmad Ismail Ghneimat, and Taki Al-Din Jamal Al-Hoor during their raid into Surif town.

Attack

At dawn on May 5th 2018, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Beit Ummar town and as a result injured a residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Mohammad Ali Awad during clashes in Beit Ummar town.

Settlers Attacks

On May 5th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed several merchant shops in the old city of Hebron and sabotaged equipment inside the stores.

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 7 residents {including a Paramedic}.
• Israeli Military Jets broke the cease fire agreement by launching missiles towards Gaza district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis district.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed.

Attack

At 16:00 on May 5th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators located in east Al-Jabaliya 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 5th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators located in east Gaza city.

Air Strike

At 21:50 on May 5th 2018, Israeli military Jets launched missiles towards Palestinian gunmen in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 14:30 on May 5th 2018, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators located in east Al-Buriej camp.
2. At 14:40 on May 5th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several demonstrators in east Al-Maghazi camp and as a result injured 6 residents including a paramedic.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 6 unidentified residents [ including a paramedic} during clashes in Al-Maghazi camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1.At 10:00 on May 5th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2.At 19:15 on May 5th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis.
3.At 01:00 on May 6th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis.

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 closed.

Attack

At 16:00 on May 5th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators located in Al-Nahda neighborhood in Rafah city.

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