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DAILY SITUATION REPORT May 03 2023

Total: 153

DAILY SITUATION REPORT

 08:00, 2nd May 2023-08:00, 3rd May 2023

WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

On the morning of 05/02/2023, the occupation forces tightened their measures at the Jaba checkpoint, and impeded traffic.

Detention

1. At 10:00, the occupation forces detained 2 citizens - a resident of Jabal Al-Mukabber in Jerusalem: Tamer Obaidat and Muhammad Shuqairat.
2. At 13:00, the occupation forces detained Akram Zahaykah - a resident of the Jabal Al-Mukair neighborhood in Jerusalem.
3. At 19:30, the occupation forces detained the citizen: Tariq Al-Alami - residents of Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Attack

1. At 14:00, the occupation forces positioned near the entrance to the town of Al-Ramfired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas canisters towards demonstrating citizens for alleged stoning.
2. At 20:30, the occupation forces positioned in the Jabal Al-Mukaber neighborhood of Jerusalem fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas canisters toward citizens for alleged stoning.
3. At 24:00, the occupation forces positioned in the village of Al-Issawiya fired stun grenades and tear gas canisters towards citizens for alleged stoning.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:00, groups of extremist settlers, under the protection of the occupation police, stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and conducted provocative tours of its courtyards and facilities.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:30, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the roundabout of the "Halamish" settlement, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.
2. At 15:20, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint under the bridge of Yabroud village, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.
3. At 16:40, the occupation forces set up a roadblock on Wadi El-Dalb Road, near the village of Ras Karkar, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.
4. At 17:10, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Deir Abu Mishaal, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.
5. At 18:50, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Nabi Saleh, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.
6. At 22:10, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the southern entrance to the town of Silwad (near the "Ofra" settlement), to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

1. At 00:45, the occupation forces raided the town of Al-Mazra'a Al-Qibliyya, and patrolled until 07:25.
2. At 01:10, the occupation forces raided the village of Al-Nabi Saleh, and patrolled until 07:25.
3. At 06:00, the occupation forces raided the villages of Abu Qash and Surda, and conducted a patrol.
4. At 03:40, the occupation forces raided Al-Bireh city and detained a citizen.
5. At 03:40, the occupation forces raided the village of Kafr Malik, and detained 2 citizens.
6. At 03:40, the occupation forces raided the village of Al-Mughair, and detained 2 citizens.

Detention

1. The detainee in Al-Bireh is: Mustafa Al-Qadi.
2. The two detainees in the village of Kafr Malik are: Adam Hussein Abdel-Rahman Hamayel and Yaman Faraj Abdel-Haseeb Bairat.
3. The two detainees in the village of Al-Mughayer are: Majed Al-Naasan and Abdul-Karim Kamel Abu Alia.

Attack

1. At 09:30, the occupation forces fired stun grenades and tear gas, near the entrance to the village of Nabi Saleh, at the demonstrating citizens, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones.
2. At 09:40, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas, near the eastern entrance to the village of Al-Mughair, at the demonstrating citizens, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones.
3. At 12:50, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas, near the northern entrance to Al-Bireh, at the demonstrating citizens, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones, which resulted in the injury of 5 citizens.
4. At 18:50, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades and tear gas at the demonstrating citizens, near the entrance to the "Psagot" settlement, located on the eastern outskirts of the city of Al-Bireh, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones.
5. At 18:50, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas, near the entrance to the "Ofer" camp, at the demonstrating citizens, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones.
6. At 00:30, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs and tear gas, near the entrance to the village of Kharbatha Bani Harith, at the demonstrating citizens, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones.

Injuries

5 civilians Amr Hani Hussein Abu Al-Rub including were injured during clashes with the occupation forces near the northern entrance to the city of Al-Bireh.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:00, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the junction of the town of Jaba, and detained a citizen.

Raid

1. At 14:15, the occupation forces raided the village of Faqqu'a, and conducted a patrol. The raid was repeated at 22:30, and raided a number of houses, then withdrew at 03:40.
2. At 22:30, the occupation forces raided the village of Arbouna, and patrolled until 03:40.
3. At 06:30, the occupation forces raided the town of Ya`bad, and conducted a patrol.
4. At 07:20, the occupation forces raided the villages of Tora and Nazlat al-Sheikh Zaid, and conducted a patrol.

Detention

The detainee at a flying checkpoint near the intersection of the town of Jaba is: Musa Saleh Musa al-Araj - residents of the city of Tulkarm.

TUBAS

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:00, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Atouf, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 08:20, the occupation forces tightened their measures at the Shufa checkpoint, obstructing traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:20, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Al-Hafasi, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

1. At noon on 02/05/2023, the occupation forces raided the town of Kafr al-Labad, clashed with the citizens as they stormed a number of homes.
2. At 22:55, the occupation forces raided Nur Shams camp in Tulkarm, and patrolled until 03:55.
3. At dawn on 03/05/2023, the occupation forces raided the town of Qaffin, and detained a citizen.
4. At dawn on 03/05/2023, the occupation forces raided the town of Allar, and detained a citizen.

Detention

1. The detainee in the town of Qaffin is: Arqam Riyad Khaled Harsha.
2. The detainee in the town of Allar is: Imad Ahmed Abu Asbeh.

Attack

On the afternoon of 05/02/2023, the occupation forces fired stun grenades and tear gas canisters towards citizens for alleged stoning as they stormed a number of houses during their raid into the town of Kafr al-Labad.

Closure of main Roads

الساعة 14:20 أغلقت قوات الإحتلال الطرق الفرعية الواصلة بين بلدة كفر اللبد وقرية شوفة (بحجة تعرض مركبة مستوطن لإطلاق النار قرب مستعمرة "إفني حيفتس")، بالسواتر الترابية.

Destruction of Property

الساعة 19:25 اقتلعت قوات الإحتلال قرب المدخل الغربي لقرية شوفة، عدداً من أشجار الزيتون تعود ملكيتها للمواطن: ظاهر عارف يعقوب، خلال قيامها بأعمال التجريف لإغلاق مدخل القرية الغربي.

QALQILIYA

Raid

1. At 22:45, the occupation forces raided the town of Azzun, and patrolled until 23:30.
2. At 00:35, the occupation forces raided the village of Hajjah, and demolished the house of the prisoner: Younis Jalal Hailan, then withdrew at 05:50.

Attack

1. At 08:30, the occupation forces positioned near the Jaljulia checkpoint, south of Qalqilya fired stun grenades and tear gas canisters towards protesting citizens for alleged stoning.
2. At 20:15, the occupation forces positioned near the northern entrance to the town of Azzun, fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades and tear gas canisters towards protesting citizens for alleged stoning.

House Demolition

At 00:35, the occupation forces demolished a two-story house in the village of Hajjah, owned by the family of the prisoner: Younis Jalal Hailan.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

1. At 08:00, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the "Shafi Shomron" and Hawara checkpoint, obstructing traffic.
2. At 14:00, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the "Shafi Shomron" checkpoint, and impeded traffic.

Raid

1. At 17:20, the occupation forces raided the town of Beita and the villages of Salem, Einabus and Odla, and conducted a patrol.
2. At 02:05, the occupation forces raided the village of Einabus, and conducted a patrol.
3. At 06:05, the occupation forces raided the town of Beit Furik, and conducted a patrol.

Detention

1. On 02.05.2023, the occupation forces detained the citizen: Muhammad Abd al-Hadi Zitawi - a resident of the town of Jam'in.
2. At 11:25, the occupation forces positioned at Hawara checkpoint, detained the citizen: Mahmoud Al-Fakhouri.

SALFIT

Raid

At 22:00, the occupation forces raided the village of Haris, and demolished the house of the family of the martyr: Muhammad Souf, and also beat a citizen, which resulted in bruises, and he was subsequently admitted to the hospital for treatment, and withdrew at 07:00.

Physical Assault

At 22:00, the occupation forces, in the village of Haris, severely beat the citizen: Muhammad Najeh Souf, which resulted in bruises, and he was subsequently admitted to the hospital for treatment.

House Demolition

At 22:00, the occupation forces demolished, in the village of Haris, with explosives, a house (under construction, consisting of 3 floors, with an area of ​​​​each floor of 100 square meters), owned by the family of the martyr: Muhammad Souf.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

On 05/02/2023, the occupation forces tightened their measures at the Hamra checkpoint, and impeded traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

On 02/05/2023, the occupation forces set up sudden checkpoints to search all entrances to the city of Jericho (for the eleventh day in a row), and impeded traffic.

Raid

At 02:30, the occupation forces raided the city of Jericho and Ain Al-Sultan camp in the city, clashed with the citizens and as a result injured 2 children, and withdrew at 04:30.

Attack

At 02:30, the occupation forces fired live ammunition during their raid into the city of Jericho and Ain Al-Sultan camp in the city and as a result injured 2 children.

Injuries

The 2 civilians: Mahdi Abu Zaid, 15 years old, and Mawed Abu Nimr, 16 years old were injured during clashes with the occupation forces in the city of Jericho and Ain al-Sultan camp in the city.

Confiscation of Property

At 10:15, the occupation forces confiscated a bulldozer in the area located west of Jericho, while it was working on a plot of land owned by the Yaghi family, under the pretext of working in the classified area (C) under Israeli control.

Closure of main Roads

On 02.05.2023, the occupation forces closed the iron gate established on the road leading to the spring of the town of Al-Auja.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:50, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint in the Aqabat Hasna area (on the main road leading to the western villages in the Bethlehem governorate), to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities until 20:00.
2. At 22:10, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Nahalin, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities until 23:30.

Attack

1. At 20:05, the occupation forces positioned in the Umm Rukba area in the town of Al-Khader fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas canisters towards citizens for alleged stoning.
2. At 22:10, the occupation forces positioned near the entrance to the village of Husan fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades and tear gas canisters towards citizens for alleged stoning.

Settlement Activities

On 05/02/2023, the occupation forces leveled an area of ​​about 150 dunums of the citizens' lands in the Al-Tina area, east of the village of Kisan, located near the "Ebi Hanahel" settlement outpost with the aim of building a settlement road.

Settlers Attacks

On 05/02/2023, a group of settlers from the settlement of "Ma'ali Amos" in the village of Kisan surrounded the house of the citizen: Ali Yusef Abyat, and attacked him with stones.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:05, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Sa'ir, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.
2. At 11:25, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the Nabi Yunis area (on the main road, Hebron - Bethlehem), to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.
3. At 16:20, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the northern entrance to Hebron, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities.
4. At 24:00, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the "Adwar" settlement junction, to search vehicles and verify citizens' identities until 02:00.

Raid

1. At 20:00, the occupation forces raided Hebron, and patrolled until 04:50.
2. At 00:35, the occupation forces raided the town of Yatta, and patrolled until 04:50.
3. At 02:40, the occupation forces raided the town of Beit Ummar, and conducted a patrol.
4. At 04:00, the occupation forces raided Surif town, raided and searched a number of homes, and detained 4 citizens.

Detention

1. At 11:00, the occupation forces detained the citizen: Omar Muhammad Khalil Hantash - residents of the village of Khursa.
2. At 17:00, the occupation forces detained Fayez Al-Ka'abneh, in the Al-Musafer area, east of Yatta.
3. At 02:00, the occupation forces arrested 4 citizens (a citizen and 3 of his children):Azzam Salhab Al-Tamimi, and his two sons Malik, Abdullah, and Hamza in the Old City of Hebron .
4. The 4 detainees in the town of Surif are: Mujahid al-Hour, Ghassan Muhammad Ahmad Ghunaimat, Bassam Muhammad Ahmad Ghunaimat, and Hamad Fouad Muhammad Ghunaimat.

Attack

1. At 09:00, the occupation forces positioned in Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades and tear gas canisters toward demonstrating citizens for alleged stoning.
2. At 14:40, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades and tear gas, near the entrance to the town of Beit Ummar, at the demonstrating citizens, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones.
3. On the evening of 05/02/2023, the occupation forces positioned near the entrance to Al-Arroub camp fired live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas canisters towards protesting citizens for alleged stoning.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 02:00 on 05/21/ 2021, the comprehensive ceasefire entered into force at the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
• On the morning of 07/30/ 2021, the Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the marine fishing area from 9 nautical miles to 12 nautical miles.

• The occupying forces violated the ceasefire agreement by firing a number of artillery shells from their positions on the Green Line in the governorates of North Gaza and Rafah, and by air strikes with a number of missiles (in 17 consecutive air raids) in the governorates of North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis, and Rafah, which resulted in A civilian was killed and 5 others were wounded.
• Palestinian armed groups violated the ceasefire agreement by firing 70 projectiles toward the Green Line.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanoun crossing - "Erez": on 05/02/2023, it is partially open (for the passage of humanitarian cases, foreign journalists, workers of international humanitarian organizations, merchants, businessmen, workers, and travelers through the Karama "Allenby" crossing - previously coordinated for them).

Attack

1. At 03:20 on 03/05/2023, the occupation forces fired an artillery shell from their positions on the Green Line, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, north of the town of Beit Lahia.
2. At 03:25 on 03/05/2023, the occupation forces fired an artillery shell from their positions on the Green Line, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, north of the town of Beit Lahia.

Air Strike

1. At 03:20 on 05/03/2023, the occupation forces fired an artillery shell from their positions on the Green Line, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, north of the town of Beit Lahia.
2. At 03:25 on 05/03/2023, the occupation forces fired an artillery shell from their positions on the Green Line, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, north of the town of Beit Lahia.
3. At 00:05 on 05/03/2023, Israeli warplanes launched two missiles, targeting a training site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, east of Jabalia camp.
4. At 00:25 on 05/03/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed 4 missiles, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, west of Jabalia town.
5. At 00:25 on 05/03/2023, Israeli warplanes launched two missiles, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, east of Jabalia camp.

Killings

The civilian: Hashel Mubarak Salman Mubarak, 58 years old was killed as a result of an air strike that targeted the ship’s site, southwest of the Al-Sudaniyya area, west of the town of Jabalia.

Injuries

5 unidentified civilians were injured as a result of an air strike in North Gaza Governorate.

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Al-Muntar-Karni crossing: closed since 02/03/2011, permanently and by a unilateral Israeli decision.
* Shejaiya Crossing - “Nahal Oz” for fuel: closed since 04. 01. 2010, by unilateral Israeli decision.

Air Strike

1. At 23:05 on 05/02/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed 4 missiles, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, northwest of Gaza City.
2. At 23:05 on 05/02/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed 3 missiles, targeting a training site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, southwest of Gaza City, which caused material damage to a number of nearby buildings and houses.
3. At 00:15 on 03/05/2023, Israeli warplanes launched two missiles, targeting a training site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, northwest of Gaza City.
4. At 02:15 on 03/05/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed 4 missiles, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, west of Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City.

Palestinian Attacks

Between the morning of 05/02/2023 and 03:10 on 05/03/2023, members of the Palestinian armed groups fired 70 projectiles towards the Green Line.

CENTRAL GAZA

Air Strike

At 03:10 on 03/05/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed a missile, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group in the city of Deir al-Balah.

KHAN YUNIS

Air Strike

1. At 23:20 on 05/02/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed a number of missiles, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group in the city of Khan Yunis.
2. At 23:20 on 05/02/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed a missile, targeting agricultural land east of Al-Qarara town, east of Khan Yunis.
3. At 03:15 on 03/05/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed a missile, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, west of Khan Yunis.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser Arafat International Airport: closed.
*Sufa crossing: closed.
* Kerem Shalom Crossing - "Kerem Shalom": on 05/02/2023, it is partially open (for the entry of foodstuffs and goods, limited quantities of fuel and cooking gas, and building materials for the private sector and for internationally funded projects).
* Al-Awda- Rafah: On 05/02/2023, it is open (for the departure and entry of citizens).

Attack

At 03:45 on 03/05/2023, the occupation forces fired a number of artillery shells from their positions on the Green Line, targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, southeast of the town of Al-Shouka, east of Rafah.

Air Strike

1. At 20:50 on 02/05/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed a missile, targeting agricultural land east of the town of Al-Shouka, east of Rafah.
2. At 01:55 on 05/03/2023, Israeli warplanes bombed 4 missiles (in two successive raids), targeting a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group in Taba Zare' neighborhood on Salah El-Din Street, east of Rafah.
3. At 02:30 on 03/05/2023, Israeli warplanes launched a missile, targeting an empty land northeast of Al-Shouka town, east of Rafah.

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