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Daily Report August 12, 2017

Total: 72
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 23:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at all Military checkpoints on roads leading into the City of Jerusalem and as a result impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At dawn on August 11th 2017, Israeli forces raided Qatana village and detained a resident after storming and searching his home.

Detention

1. At 10:45, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Rawhi Al-Qadi and Mohammad Al-Hashlamoun {Both are residents of the old city of Jerusalem} in Beit Hanina town.
2. Israeli forces detained Majdi Mohammad Hassan Shamasnah in Qanata village.

Attack

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces positioned in Abu Taya area in Silwan in Jerusalem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 14:30, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Jabal area in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 18:30, Israeli forces positioned at Ras Kabsah area in Al-Eizariya town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes in Ras Kabsah area in Al-Eizariya town.

Deportation

On August 11th 2017, Israeli Authorities placed a ban on 4 residents: Ahmad Idris, Mohammad Idris, Moath Idris and Moayad Idris preventing them from entering Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem for a period of 45 days and fined them 1000 NIS each as terms for their release from Israeli detention.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ni'lin town then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.

Raid

At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Kafr Malik village and clashed with several residents.

Detention

On August 8th 2017, Israeli forces detained Waheed Omar Dar Musa {A resident of Kafr Ni'meh village} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Demonstrations

1. At 13:45, a demonstration took place in Ni'lin town protesting against the construction of the wall during which Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets. stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators and left them suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:45, a demonstration took place in Bi'lin town protesting against the construction of the wall during which Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets. stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators and as a result left them suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 13:45, . a demonstration took place in Al-Nabi Saleh village protesting against land confiscation for the purpose of settlement construction during which Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets. stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators and as a result left them suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

1. At 13:45, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets. stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in Ni'lin town and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:45, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets. stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in Al-Nabi Saleh village.
3. At 19:15, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Deir Ijreer village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 01:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Kafr Malik village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Silah Al-Harthiya town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Jalqamous village.
2. At dawn on August 12th 2017, Israeli forces raided Jenin city.

TUBAS

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Al-Far'a and Al-Bithan villages {located along the main road connecting Tubas and Nablus} then searched residents and vehicles until 14:00.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 10:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 15:50.

Raid

At 12:30, Israeli forces raided Zieta town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 15:45.

Detention

At 10:00, Israeli forces positioned at "Enav" military checkpoint detained Thaer Rida Mir'i {A resident of Bal'a town}.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city, detained a child then withdrew at 04:35.
2. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qaddum village until 02:00.

Demonstrations

At 14:00, 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 8 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

1. At 14:00,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 8 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation..
2. At 16:20, Israeli forces positioned at "Ayal" Military checkpoint located in North Qalqilya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and detained a child.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city detained Khalil Majdi Abu Samarah {17 years old}
2. Israeli forces positioned at "Ayal" Military checkpoint located in North Qalqilya city detained Shukri Rasim Abdallah Shina'a {14 years old}.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beita town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.

Raid

At 13:15, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village until 14:20.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bruqin town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:50.

JERICHO

Raid

1. At 07:35 on August 11th 2017, Israeli forces raided Jericho city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed a Synagogue then withdrew at 10:25.
2. At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Fasayil village and fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents.

Attack

At 22:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Fasayil village.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:25, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town, stormed and searched 2 homes then withdrew at 02:40.

Attack

At 18:05, Israeli forces positioned at Um Rakaba area located in Al-Khader town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:25, Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Wadi Fuqin village then withdrew at 17:25.

HEBRON

Detention

On the evening of August 11th 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 children: Baha Raed Muqabil {16 years old} and Oday Eyad Bassam Al-Za'aqiq {15 years old}.

Attack

1. At 16:10, Israeli forces positioned near Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning
2. At 16:50, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Durat area in Sa'ir town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlers Attacks

On the evening of August 11th 2017, a group of Israeli settlers chased a child and threw stones towards the home of Kayed Da'ana in Wadi Al-Hussien near "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east 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.

• Israeli Military forces broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza and Central Gaza districts and as a result injured 2 residents.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza.

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 08:00 on August 11th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town and temporarily detained 2 residents after confiscating their fishing boat.
2. At 14:00 on August 11th 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 a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified child in east Jabaliya town.

Temporary Detention

At 08:00 on July 11th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels temporarily detained 2 fishermen: Sadam Abdel-Bari Al-Sultan and Oday Abdel-Bari Al-Sultan after opening fire towards their fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town then released them at 16:00 after confiscating their fishing boat.

Confiscation of Property

At 08:00 on August 11th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated a fishing boat after opening fire towards it off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town and detained the 2 fishermen on board.

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

On the evening of August 11th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several demonstrators located in the vicinity Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:30 on August 11th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp and as a result killed a child and injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident in east Al-Buriej camp.

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

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