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Daily Report September 9, 2018

Total: 63
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Closure

At 24:00 on September 8th 2018, Israeli military imposed a full closure of the West Bank districts on the occasion of the Jewish New Year, and prevented citizens and workers, including permit holders, from entering Jerusalem and Israel, except for humanitarian cases after prior coordination until 24:00 on September 11th 2018.

JERUSALEM

Settlers Attacks

At 22:00, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Batn Al-Hawa area located in Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem city and stoned several homes and vehicles and as a result broke several windows during which Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents who attempted to prevent the settler attack.

Attack

At 22:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents as they attempted to prevent the settler attack in Batn Al-Hawa area located in Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem city .

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Silwad town and detained a child.
2. At 20:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 03:05, Israeli forces raided Safa village and detained a resident after storming and searching his home.
2. At 03:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Nabi Saleh village and clashed with several residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at the entrance of Silwad town detained Mohammad Zaher Hamad {17 years old}.
2. Israeli forces detained Ayman Ameen Nassar in Safa village.

Attack

At 03:35, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Nabi Saleh village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ya'bad town junction, temporarily detained 2 children then released them after coordinating with the Palestinian Military Liaison.

Raid

At dawn on September 9th 2018, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and detained 2 residents {including a woman}.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Amal Ziyad Abu Gharab and Hatem Tazaz'a in Qabatiya town.

Attack

At dawn on September 9th 2018, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Qabatiya town.

Temporary Detention

At 19:35, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at Ya'bad town junction temporarily detained 2 children: Abdallah Bassam Mohammad Abu Bakr {13 years old} and Ziyad Ahmad Jum'a Ba'jawi {13 years old} then released them after coordinating with the Palestinian Military Liaison.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 14:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Tayassir military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At 10:20, Israeli forces raided Bardala village in the North Jordan valley.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 15:45 and again at 22:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 23:30.

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Rammin village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 17:25.

Raid

At 14:50, Israeli forces raided Kafr Jamal village until 15:25.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:15 and again at 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Raid

At dawn on September 9th 2018, Israeli forces raided Madma village then stormed and searched a home.

Injuries

At 02:10 on September 8th 2018, Ahmad Zakariya Mustafa Abu Lawi was injured during clashes with Israeli forces in Nablus city {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report}.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 17:05, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara junction checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At 06:30 on September 9th 2018, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town until 07:50.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road in Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles until 17:45.

Raid

At 13:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Zabidat village as they were chasing a vehicle then temporarily detained 3 residents {including a National Security Force Officer} then released them at a later time.

Temporary Detention

At 13:30, Israeli forces temporarily detained 3 residents {including a National Security Force Officer} : Mohammad Fayiz Mohammad Zabidat {A resident of Al-Zabidat village}{a National Security Force Officer}, Sayil Majid Abu Harar {A resident of Marj Al-Ghazal village} and Iz Al-Din Majed Abu Harar {A resident of Marj Al-Ghazal village} during their raid into Al-Zabidat village.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 21:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.
2. At 21:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:20.

Raid

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town.
2. At 21:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Walja village until 23:15.
3. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city until 02:00.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Farsh Al-Hawa area in North Hebron city{located along bypass road 35} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Simiya village junction {located in the area between Al-Samou' and Al-Thahriya towns} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on September 9th 2018, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched several homes, summoned 5 residents: Mohammed Yousef Burgan, Saeed Abu Roumos, Majdi Rajabi, Amin Hamdi Hamid Al Rajabi, and Azo Raja Ghaith to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Settlers Attacks

At 17:00, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Al-Shuhada road in the old city of Hebron and attacked a Palestinian Ambulance and as a result shattered the vehicle windshield.

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 opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza and Khan Yunis district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Rafah districts.
• A child died of serious injuries sustained after Israeli forces opened fire towards demonstrators in east Rafah city on September 7th 2018.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed.

Attack

1. At 08:30 on September 8th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 15:15 on September 8th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in north 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

At 12:00 on September 8th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.

Temporary Detention

At 11:30 on September 8th 2018, Israeli forces temporarily detained 4 unidentified residents as they attempted to climb the border fence from east Gaza city into Israel then released them at a later time.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 08:15 on September 8th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents located near the border fence in east Deir Al-Balah city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 08:00 on September 8th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 17:00 on September 8th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land 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 closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

Attack

At 08:30 on September 8th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

Killings

On September 8th 2018, Ahmad Mus'ab Ahmad Abu Tiyour {16 years old}{A resident of Rafah city} died of serious injuries sustained after Israeli forces opened fire towards demonstrators in east Rafah city on September 7th 2018.

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