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Daily Report May 8, 2018

Total: 105
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Eizariya town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 17:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained a resident.
2. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp and detained a resident.
3. At dawn on May 8th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. On May 7th 2018, Israeli forces detained Hassan Abu Zneid {A resident of Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city}.
2. Israeli forces detained Firas Al-Eisawi in Al-Eisawiya village.
3. Israeli forces detained Omar Muhisien in Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
4. Israeli forces detained Abdel-Azziz Khalid Damdom in Al-Eizariya town.

Attack

At 09:50, Israeli forces positioned in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Destruction of Property

At 22:40, Israeli forces stormed Beit Safafa village and demolished a merchant shop owned by Ahmad Mohammad Nimer Al-Absi {A resident of Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city}.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:00, 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

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces raided Rantis village.
2. At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Turmus'aya town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 00:20.
3. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Awarta town and Mazari' Al-Nubani village ,summoned 3 residents:Mohammed Osama Zein, Uday Ahmed Taha, and Hadi Mohammed Musa to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 07:10.
4. At 03:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp and detained 5 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Mohammed Ahmad Adarabah, Ali Mohamed Badawi, Bilal Ramadan Ahmed Hamidat, Hussein Ahmed Basbous, Ahmed Mohammed Zaid Al-Araysha in Al-Jalazoun camp.

Attack

At 23:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Turmus'aya town.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 21:00, Israeli forces raided Bart'a village and served a Military order for the demolition of a home owned by the family of Ala Qubha {who is accused of running over Israeli soldiers near "Movodotan" settlement located near Ya'bad town.
2. At 07:25, Israeli forces raided Jenin camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation then detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Hamza Zaid Abu al-Hija, and Ihab Jamal Abu al-Haija in Jenin camp.

Attack

At 07:25, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Jenin camp and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 09:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Tayassir|" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Migola" settlement junction which is located in the North Jordan valley region then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:40,Israeli forces raided Bardala village, served a military order to halt construction on a water well owned by Mohammad Husni Sawafta and demolished several live stock sheds owned by Raji Aliyan Sawafta and Mohammad Saleh Yusef Sawafta for allegedly being built with out a licence.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Ein Al-Bayda village in the North Jordan valley then stormed and searched a home.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 17:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Asalat village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 16:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablat town tunnel {located at the south entrance of Qalqiliya city} then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Hajah village then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 21:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
6. At 21:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 11:15 and again at 00:45, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and clashed with several residents.

Attack

At 00:45, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Azzun town.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Burin and Tel villages then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. On May 7th 2018, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological sites in the area.
2. At 15:15, Israeli forces raided Madma village {After several residents prevented a group of Israeli settlers from storming agricultural land in the south area of the village} and detained 4 residents {including a child}.
3. At 01:05, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Hatab village, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:55.
4. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Askar camp in Nablus city, detained a resident and confiscated a vehicle owned by Ahmad Nabhan Saqer then withdrew at 04:20.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Ahmed Mohammed Ziadeh {17 years old}, Abdul Karim Imad Ziadeh, Zaid Mustafa Qut, and Hussein Diya Nassar in Madma village.
2. Israeli forces detained Salah Izzat Amran in Deir Al-Hatab village.
3. Israeli forces detained Rami Abu Hadib in Askar camp in Nablus city.

Injuries

At 21:10, Reem Faraj Salem Kabash {A resident of the North Jordan valley area in Tubsa district} was hospitalized after Israeli forces training in the area opened fire towards her.

Confiscation of Property

At 01:50, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Ahmad Nabhan Saqer during their raid into Askar camp in Nablus city.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:15, Israeli settlers stormed the south area of Madma village during which local residents were able to chase them from the area during which Israeli forces detained 4 residents {including a child}.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Hassan town and detained 7 residents.
2. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Biya town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 7 residents: Awad Mustafa Awad Mar'i, Qasam Ahmad Muhammad Mar'i, Jihad Ali Osman Assi, Osman Rbhi Assi, Abdullah Mousa Assi, Mahtasib Mahmoud Osman Assi, Saeed Rebhi Said Assi in Qarwat Bani Hassan town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammed Saleh, and Iyad Yousef Said in Bidya town.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 12:15, Israeli forces positioned near the south entrance of Jericho city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Al-Nashash area " junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 13:20.
2. At 12:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles until 14:00.

Raid

1. At dawn on May 7th 2018, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and detained a resident.
2. At 18:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 18:30.
3. At 03:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Doha town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned near "Kafr Itsiyon" settlment detained Islam Mohammad Abu Raya {A National Security Force Officer}{A resident of Al-Arrub camp}.
2. At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Military Checkpoint (300) located in North Bethlehem city detained Samiya Khalil Musa Qaysiya {A resident of Al-Thahriya town}.
3. At 21:15, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Nafaq area located in West Beit Jallah city detained Iyad Abdelkader Ahmed Raqban {A resident of Al-Duhisheh camp}.
4. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Salah Saleem Al-Sha'lan in Bethlehem city.
5. Israeli forces detained Khalil Khalid Mohammad Khalil in Al-Doha town.

Attack

At 18:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Khader town.

Confiscation of Property

On May 7th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated a digger and a cement mixer for allegedly not having operation licences in Al-Khader town.

HEBRON

Raid

At 12:05 and again at 01:35, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched several homes then detained 4 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Abdul Aziz Abu Sneineh, Zakaria Al-Jaabari, Jibril Shaheen Al-Atrash and Jalal Jamal Hilmi Yaghmour in Hebron city.

Attack

At 09:55, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Closure of main Roads

At 12:40, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Al-Arrub camp thus prevented residents from entering or exiting the camp.

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 result injured 3 residents.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding and opening fire towards Gaza district.

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

At 15:00 on May 7th 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.

Raid

At 17:00 on May 7th 2018, Israeli forces escorting military bulldozers stormed 50 m into the vicinity of east Gaza city and opened fire as they leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 18:30.

Attack

At 13:00 on May 7th 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 and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 15:00 on May 7th 2018, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators located in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 12:00 on May 7th 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 and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during clashes in 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 15:00 on May 7th 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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