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Daily Report July 18, 2016

Total: 90
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Beit Iksa village then stormed and searched a home.
2.At dawn on July 18th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained 4 residents.
3.At dawn on July 18th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town then stormed several homes.

Detention

1.At dawn on July 17th 2016, Israeli forces detained Ali Mahmoud Abdallah Abu Hassan {A resident of Beit Ola town in Hebron district}.
2. At 09:30, Israeli forces detained Nitham Abu Ramoz {A resident of Silwan neighborhood}.
3. Israeli forces detained 4 residents : Mohammad Omar Atiyah, Bassam Ma'touq, Daoud Yusef Attiya and Anas Abu Issam in Al -Issawiya village.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 12:30, Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshiper.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Raid

1. At 15:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city, stormed and searched a home and temporarily detained Abdallah Assaf Shaheen then released him after questioning by Israeli Intelligence officers.
2. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Beitunia town.
3. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Sinjil town then stormed and searched several homes.

Temporary Detention

At 15:30, Israeli forces temporarily detained Abdallah Assaf Shaheen then released him at a later time during their raid into Al-Bireh city.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint between Qabatiya and Masliyah village, temporarily detained a resident then released him at a later time.

Raid

1. At 09:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalma village until 10:20.
2. At 01:35 on July 17th 2016, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town, clashed with several residents as they demolished a home and as a result injured 5 residents including 3 children and 1 critically injured residents.

Attack

At 24:00, Israeli forces fired live ammunition and rubber coated steel bullets towards several residents for alleged stoning as they demolished a home and as a result injured 5 residents including 3 children and 1 critically injured residents during their raid into Qabatiya town.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 5 residents: Jawad Ahmad Kameel (14 years old), Anwar Ahmad Kameel (17 years old), Billal Osama Abu Zied (16 years old), Abdel-Rahman Suliman Abu Al-Rub {Critically injured} and Rami Aref Zakana during their raid into Qabatiya town.

Temporary Detention

At 23:50, Israeli forces positioned at a Flying checkpoint located between Masaliya and Qabatiya town temporarily detained Mohammad Nathmi Hussien Abu Al-Rub then released him at a later time.

House Demolition

At 24:00,Israeli forces demolished the home of Billal Ahmad Abu Zied {A Palestinian Detainee} in Qabatiya town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 06:40 on July 17th 2016 and again at 19:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint thus impeding the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Shufa village and impeded the free flow of traffic.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in between Azzun and Kafr Thulth towns then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:05, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a Building and a home and as a result injured a resident , detained 3 residents and assaulted Dalia Majed Hilal Zied leaving her hospitalized with contusions then withdrew at 04:40.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Saleem Abdel-Kareem Ja'idi, Alaa Wajih Hussien Ibtali and Anas Wajeeh Hussien Ibtali in Qalqilya city.

Attack

At 01:05, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets , stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a building and a home and as a result injured a resident during their raid into Qalqilya city.

Injuries

The injured resident in Qalqiliya city is Qassim Osama Abdel Hafith.

Physical Assault

At 01:05, Israeli forces assaulted Dalia Majed Hilal Zied and as a result left her hospitalized with contusions during their raid in Qalqilya.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Burin village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 09:30.
2. At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shave Shomron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles until 10:55.
3. At 12:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Einbuis village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 14:20.
4. At 20:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Wazan village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 21:25.
5. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Qusin village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 20:35.
6. At 22:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Yitshar" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles until 23:15.
7. At 23:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road in Huwara town then searched residents and vehicles until 01:00.

Raid

1. At 08:00 on July 17th 2016, Israeli forces raided Beit Dajan village and served a military order for the demolition of 5 home for allegedly being built without a licence.
2. At 03:15 on July 18th 2016, Israeli forces raided Burin village, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 05:00.

Detention

At 21:55, Israeli forces positioned at Huwwara checkpoint detained Majdi Nizar Atatrah (A resident of Ya'bad town in Jenin District).

Assaults on Property

At 08:00, Israeli forces served military orders for the demolition of 5 homes owned by Nazih Al-Haj Mohammad, Ali Mohammad Ali Abu Jish, Hani Abu Jish, Fadi Abu Jish and Abdel-Haleem Abu Jish during their raid into Beit Dajjan village.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 20:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za;tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 21:00.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 06:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho then searched residents and vehicles.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marah Rabah village then searched residents and vehicles until 22:15.
3. At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 13:00.
4. At 09:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:00.

Raid

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Doha town, stormed and searched a vehicle repair shop and confiscated surveillance camera footage then withdrew at 10:30.
2. At 22:50, Israeli forces raided Harmala village.
3. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town.
4.At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Beit Jallah city.

Detention

At 14:30, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah Mosque located in North Bethlehem city detained 2 residents: Samih Aref Mohammad Jawarish and Amar Khalaf Mohammed Salahat {Both are residents of Bethlehem city}.

Temporary Detention

At 14:30, Israeli forces temporarily detained 2 residents: Firas Nasrallah and Ahed Munthir Al-Wa'ra near Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.

Confiscation of Property

At 10:00, Israeli forces confiscated surveillance camera footage from a vehicle repair shop owned by Sari Abu Ajamiya after storming it during their raid into Al-Doha town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fa'hs area located in South Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles until 09:20.
2. At 08:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Huwar area junction located at the North entrance of Halhoul then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 11:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Farsh Al-Hawa area located in North Hebron city ( along byroad 35), temporarily detained a resident for allegedly not carrying his personal Identification card then released at a later time.

Raid

1. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Bani Na'im town, temporarily detained a resident and summoned Mohammad Ali Balout to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
2. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Yatta town.
3. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched a steel mill, detained a Palestinian Intelligence force officer then withdrew at 05:00.
4. At 03:25, Israeli forces raided Dura town and detained a resident.

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Detention

1. At 01:50 on July 17th 2016, Israeli forces detained Eyad Musa Salamah Al-Dghamin during their raid into Al-Samou' town as mentioned in the previous report.
2. At 22:30, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Bani Na'im town detained Mohammad Aref Hussien Al-Hajouj {A resident of Bani Na'im}
3. Israeli forces detained Nabil Kamil Yacoub Al-Ja'bari in Hebron city.
4. Israeli forces detained Shadad Hamoudeh Al-Sharha in Dura town.

Temporary Detention

1.At 11:45, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Far'sh Al-Hawa area located in North Hebron along by pas raod (35) temporarily detained Muna Abu Sharoub for allegedly not carrying her Identification card then released her after coordination with the Palestinian Security Liaison Office.
2. At dawn on July 18th 2016, Israeli forces temporarily detained Musa Awad Ballout then released him after questioning by Israeli Intelligence officer during their raid into Bani Na'im town.

Attack

At 09:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning near Al-Samiya village junction.

Closure of main Roads

1. At 09:20, Israeli forces closed Al-Fah's area in south Hebron city with cement blocks.
2. At 12:45, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Al-Samiya village
3. At 24:00, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Yaqin area located near Bani Na'im town with dirt mounds.

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 sea port and airports in the coming month.

• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza District.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

*Beit Hanun (Erez) is open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Attack

At 16:30 on July 17th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya.

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.

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 open for the entry Humanitarian assistance.

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