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Daily Report August 31, 2017

Total: 70
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town and clashed with several residents.
2. At dawn on August 31st 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Fayez Mohammad Muhisien in Al-Eisawiya village.

Deportation

On the evening of August 29th 2017, Israeli Authorities in Jerusalem city issued deportation orders for 3 residents: Raeda Sa'ed, Khirat Al-Shami and Nitham Abu Ramouz preventing them from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for a period of 15 days as part of their terms of release after they were detained by Israeli Military forces.

Attack

At 24:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Abu Dis town.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:00, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city and Al-Amari camp, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 5 residents {including 2 children}, detained a resident and demolished a Vehicle repair Shop and levelled a spare parts storage area in Al-Amari camp.
2. At dawn on August 31st 2017, Israeli forces raided Kafr Ein village, clashed with several residents after they stormed and searched the home of Omar Abu Khurma and confiscated surveillance camera footage and several camera equipment from his home.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ehab Zuhdi Abu Shusha in Al-Amara camp located in Al-Bireh city.

Attack

1. At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Amari camp and Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 5 residents including 2 children.
2. At dawn on August 31st 2017, Israeli forces fired , stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home {owned by a Palestinian Detainee} during their raid into Kafr Ein village.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 5 residents: Iyad Hassan Sadaqa 17 years old, Ahmed Mazen Salim Rehan 17 years old, Mohammed Khalil Ali Abu Attia, Abdul Muttalib Walid Abu Asnina and Ahmed Assaf Shahin during clashes as they raided Al-Amari camp located in Al-Bireh city.

Destruction of Property

At 01:35, Israeli forces demolished a Vehicle repair Shop and levelled a spare parts storage area in Al-Amari camp located in Al-Bireh city.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on August 31st 2017, Israeli forces confiscated surveillance camera footage and several camera equipment from the home of Omar Abu Khurma during their raid into Kafr Ein village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jaba' town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on August 31st 2017, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town then stormed and searched several homes.
2. At dawn on August 31st 2017, Israeli forces raided Markah village and detained 3 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Alaa Hassan Abu Jalboush, Hamza Hassan Abu Jalboush and Yusef Hassan Abu Jalboush in Marka village.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 12:10 and again at 20:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 22:20.

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Baqa Al-Sharqiya town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Kafriyat road {which connects Qalqiliya and Tulkarem districts} then detained a resident.

Raid

1. At 18:25, Israeli forces raided Hablat town until 20:10.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, clashed with several residents as they stormed several homes and as a result injured 2 residents then withdrew at 05:50.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint along Al-Kafriyat road {which connects Qalqiliya and Tulkarem districts} detained Rabi' Issam Rashid Issa {A resident of Qalqiliya city}.

Attack

At 01:15, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Qalqiliya city and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Thaer Nazzal and Mohammed Mazen Saleh during clashes in Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 19:35, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 21:00.

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beita town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.

Raid

1. At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Assira Al-Shamaliya town , detained 2 residents the withdrew at 02:30.
2. At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Nablus city and Balata camp, clashed with several residents in Balata camp and as a result injured a resident and detained 2 residents {including a child} then withdrew at 05:25.

Detention

1.Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Abdul Rahman Munther Hammadna, and Osama Khaled Sualma in Assira Al-Shamaliya town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mahmoud Khaled Khedish {16 years old}{A resident of Balata refugee camp} and Ayman Bilal Al Masri {A resident of Nablus city}.

Attack

At 03:15, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed several home during their raid into Nablus city and Balata camp and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Moataz Abdel Mohamed Srouji during clashes in Nablus city and Balata camp.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 11:00, Israeli forces raided Bruqin town until 12:00.
2. At 18:30, Israeli forces raided Harris village, stormed a merchant shop owned by Tayssir Mohammad Sultan Hindi and confiscated surveillance camera footage recorders then withdrew at 20:25.

Confiscation of Property

At 18:30, Israeli forces confiscated surveillance camera footage recorders owned by Tayssir Mohammad Sultan Hindi after storming his merchant shop during their raid into Harris village.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Betar village then searched residents and vehicles until 19:20.
2. At 18:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 19:30.
3. At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Nihalin village then searched residents and vehicles until 21:15.

Attack

At 18:45, Israeli forces positioned near the west entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched Al-Huriya {Freedom} radio station and confiscated several broadcasting equipment and closed it for a period of 6 months then withdrew at 05:10.
2. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Bani Na'im town, detained 3 residents then withdrew at 05:10.
3. At dawn on August 31st 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Al-Rush Al-Foqa village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Rami Khalil Harrachah, Mohamed Ghaleb Abdelkader Adais, and Talib Obeid Mohamed Adra in Bani Na'im town.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammed Matar Salem Abu Sharar in Beit Al-Rush Al-Foqa village.

Confiscation of Property

At 01:45, Israeli forces confiscated several broadcasting equipment after storming and searching Al-Huriya {Freedom} radio station and closed it for a period of 6 months during their raid into Hebron city.

Assaults on Property

At 01:45, Israeli forces closed Al-Huriya {Freedom} radio station for a period of 6 months during their raid into 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 4th 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza stripe 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.

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.

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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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