At 14:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.
Flying Checkpoints
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Daily Report July 8, 2017
Daily Report July 8, 2017
WEST BANK
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
Raid
At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Beit Rima town , clashed with several residents then withdrew at 03:30.
Killings
At 20:00 on July 7th 2017, the infant : Abdel-Rahman Mahmoud Al-Barghouthi {1 year and 7 months old}{A resident of Abboud town} died from complications after he suffocated from tear gas inhalation during clashes in Aboud town as residents demonstrated in solidarity with Palestinian detainees on hunger strike {as mentioned in the May 20th 2017 Report}.
Demonstrations
At 13:30, a demonstration took place Ni'lin town protesting against the construction of the wall then clashes erupted between protesters and Israeli forces.
Attack
1. At 13:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during demonstrations in Ni'lin town.
2. At 23:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Beit Rima town.
JENIN
Flying Checkpoints
At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Arraba town then searched residents and vehicles.
Settlers Attacks
On the evening of July 7th 2017, a group of Israeli settlers positioned near Barta'a Military checkpoint stoned residents and vehicles and as a result damaged a vehicle owned by Hytham Ibrahim Qubha.
TUBAS
Flying Checkpoints
At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Khirbiet Attuf village and temporarily detained Khalid Miflih Attouf {A resident of Tamoun town} then released him at a later time.
Temporary Detention
At 20:30, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Khirbiet Attuf village and temporarily detained Khalid Miflih Attouf {A resident of Tamoun town} then released him at a later time.
QALQILIYA
Flying Checkpoints
At 23:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
Demonstrations
At 13:40, a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators who attempted to reach the demonstration site and as a result injured 6 resident including a International Peace Activist.
Attack
At 13:40, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents who were participating in demonstrations against the closure of the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village and as a result injured 6 resident including a International Peace Activist.
Injuries
Israeli forces injured 6 residents {those identified are}: Hikmat Ishtewi during clashes at the entrance of Kafr Qaddum village.
JERICHO
Flying Checkpoints
At 00:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 02:25.
BETHLEHEM
Flying Checkpoints
At 23:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahuor city} then searched residents and vehicles until 24:00.
Raid
1. At 18:55, Israeli forces raided Um Al-Rakaba area located in Al-Kahder town, stormed a merchant shop owned by Awad Salah and confiscated surveillance camera footage then withdrew at 19:10.
2. At dawn on July 8th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Ubidiya town, stormed and searched a home and summoned Hamza Abdallah Al-Ata to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
Temporary Detention
At 21:30, Israeli forces positioned at "Kafar Itsiyon" settlement junction temporarily detained 3 residents: Mufid Al-Wahish, Mahmoud Hassan Nuwarat and Mustafa Nuwarat then released them at a later time.
Confiscation of Property
At 18:55, Israeli forces confiscated surveillance camera footage as they stormed a merchant shop owned by Awad Salah during their raid into Um Al-Rakaba area located in Al-Kahder town.
HEBRON
Flying Checkpoints
1. At 13:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Einoun village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Halhoul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Samou' town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bani Na'im town then searched residents and vehicles.
Detention
At 16:25, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ibrahimi mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem detained Ibrahim Hafith Yassin Taha {A resident of Hebron city}.
Temporary Detention
At 19:00, Israeli forces temporarily detained Hijazi Rateb Al-Awawdeh {A National Security Force Officer}{A resident of Dura town} then released him at a later time.
Physical Assault
At 14:50, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint in the old city of Hebron assaulted Nadi Abu Sineneh {A resident of Hebron city}.
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 3rd 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza strip.
•The Israeli Military broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza and Khan Yunis district and as a result injured 2 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
At 17:15 on July 7th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town and as a result injured 2 residents.
Injuries
Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes in east 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.
Attack
At 17:15 on July 7th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in the vicinity of Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Gaza city.
CENTRAL GAZA
Attack
At 17:15 on July 7th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.
KHAN YUNIS
Attack
At 17:30 on July 7th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in east Khuza'a town.
RAFAH
Closure of Crossing Points
* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed on July 7th 2017.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.