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Daily Report October 3, 2018

Total: 93
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 10:40 on October 2nd 2018 and at 00:20, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home then detained a resident.
2. At dawn on October 3rd 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, stormed and searched several homes and detained 8 residents.

Detention

1. At dawn on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces detained Ahmad Mustafa Erekat during their raid into Abu Dis town.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Hushiya in Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
3. Israeli forces detained 8 residents: Abdel Fattah Abu Saaymeh, Ghassan Alian, Khaled Awni Abu Ghosh, Mohammed Zakaria Alian, Ahmed Yousef Obaid, Wasim Dari, Baraa Wael Mahmoud and Mohammed Ala Mahmoud in Al-Eisawiya village.

Deportation

1. On October 2nd 2018, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city issued a order banning Thaer Fasfous {A resident of Shu'fat camp} from entering Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem for a period of 2 weeks as a condition for his release from Israeli Police custody after he was detained at an earlier time.
2. On October 2nd 2018, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city issued a order banning 2 residents: Abed Barbar and Mustafa Al-Hashlamoun {Both are residents of Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city} from entering Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem for a period of 60 days as a condition for their release from Israeli Police custody after they were detained at an earlier time.

Attack

At 00:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, 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

Raid

1. At 02:50, Israeli forces raided Abboud town, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:10.
2. At dawn on October 3rd 2018, Israeli forces raided Safa village and detained a resident.
3. At dawn on October 3rd 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Amari camp in Al-Bireh city and clashed with several residents as they took measurements of a home {owned by a detainee's family} in order to prepare it for demolition.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ibrahim Mohammad Dar Abu Hassan in Abboud town.
2. Israeli forces detained Tarik Bassam Abdel-Hadi Karajat in Safa village.

Attack

1. At 14:50, Israeli forces positioned near "Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At dawn on October 3rd 2018, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they took measurements of a home {owned by a detainee's family} in order to prepare it for demolition during their raid into Al-Amari camp in Al-Bireh city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes near "Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Faqu'a village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ya'bad town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Silah Al-Harthiya town, stormed and searched a home then summoned Faris Husni Suliman Shawahna to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 20:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Tayasir" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 14:20 and again at 19:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Shufat village then searched residents and vehicles until 14:00.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:00 and again at 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 10:20 and again at 07:10 on September 3rd 2018, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:35.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ismail Jibril in Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shavie Shamron" settlement junction and detained a Presidential Security Officer.
2. At 21:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near "Shavie Shamron" settlement junction detained Mohammad Ghassan Masaud Kayed {a Presidential Security Officer}{A resident of Sabastiya village}.

Settlers Attacks

1. On the morning of October 2nd 2018, a group of Israeli settlers from" Yitmar" settlement leveled approximately 200 Dunums {acres} of land owned by Sbeih and Al-At'out families in Al-Fajim area located near Aqraba town .
2. At 21:30, a group of Israeli settler stormed the area near Al-Libban Al-Sharqiya village then withdrew at 22:30.
3. At 01:15, a group of Israeli settlers driving a vehicle stormed Nablus city in an attempt to enter Josepsh' Tomb area and pointed their weapons towards other vehicles in the area then withdrew at a later time.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marda village then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the Dead Sea junction then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 14:30.

Raid

1. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on October 3rd 2018, Israeli forces raided Husan village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 14:30, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ghalib Ashraf Ghalib Salah {17 years old}{A resident of Al-Khader camp} and Mohammad Izat Abdel-Hafith Shakarna {A resident of Nihalin town} as they were reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Rajeh Hassan Issa in Al-Khader town.
3. Israeli forces detained Diya Mohammad Za'oul in Husan village.

Confiscation of Property

At 10:00, Israeli forces positioned near "Ba'at Ein" settlement confiscated a sanitation truck owned by Hani Abdel-Qadder Najajrah {A resident of Nihalin town}.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:35, Israeli forces set up 3 checkpoints at the entrances of Ithna, Al-Samou' and Al-Thahriya town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 12:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sa'ir town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the north entrance of Halhul town then searched residents and vehicles.

Temporary Detention

At 19:25, Israeli forces positioned at Jaber neighborhood in the old city of Hebron temporarily detained Abdel-Rahman Mohammad Sa'id Al-Salaymat {13 years old} then released him at a later time.

Attack

At 20:05, Israeli forces positioned near Tariq Bin Ziyad junction located in the old city of Hebron fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Confiscation of Property

At 16:30, Israeli forces confiscated a tent owned by Ismail Shihadeh Abu Arram in Al-Halawa village located in south east Yatta 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 strip 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 July 17th 2018, Israeli forces reduced the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles, On August 15th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 3 nautical miles up to 9 nautical miles from the coast of Al-Badeir area located in Central Gaza up to Rafah district located South of the Gaza strip.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding Rafah district.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result killed an elderly resident and injured 14 residents.

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 21:00 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town during the march of return and as a result injured 2 residents.
2. At 21:00 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in North Beit Hanun town during the march of return and as a result injured 4 residents.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified resident after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Jabaliya town.
2. Israeli forces injured 4 unidentified resident after opening fire towards demonstrators in North Beit Hanun 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 21:00 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Gaza city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 5 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 5 unidentified resident after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 08;30 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents near the border fence in east Deir Al-Balah town.
2. At 16:30 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Deir Al-Balah town participating in the right of return march and as a result injured a resident.
3. At 17:30 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Maghazi camp and a as a result killed an elderly man who was farming his land.
4. At 19:00 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp participating in the right of return march and as a result injured a resident.
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Killings

Israeli forces killed Ibrahim Ahmad Nassar Al-Arqawi {78 years old} after opening fire towards agricultural land in east
Al-Maghazi camp.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident after opening fire towards demonstrators in south east Deir Al-Balah city.
2. Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 21:00 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired towards several resident located near the border fence in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the entry and exit of residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entrance of Humanitarian aid, limited supplies of Diesel fuel and construction material for Internationally funded projects

Raid

At 06:00 on October 2nd 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 70 m into the vicinity of Sufa crossing point located in North East Rafah city as they leveled a plot of land and installed barbed wire fencing then withdrew at 14:00.

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