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Daily Report April 21, 2018

Total: 209
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hizma town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Eizariya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 15:30, Israeli forces positioned in Ras Kabsah area located in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 21:00.

Raid

At 23:20, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town until 00:10.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village detained 2 residents: Wissam Sami Yusuf, and his brother Ashraf.

Attack

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned at the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 3 residents {including a child} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 residents: Jihad Zaher Fayek Abu Hussein {17 years old}, Alaa Salah Ibrahim Al-Titi, and Omar Nasr Abu Rab. during clashes near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

1. At 13:35, Israeli forces positioned near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning who were protesting against the continued closure of the village east entrance and as a result injured a child.
2. At 15:20, Israeli forces positioned near a flying checkpoint in south Qalqiliya city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning then detained a child.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Abboud Ahmad Sharim Al-Tamili {17 years old}{A resident of Qalqiliya city} near a flying checkpoint in south Qalqiliya city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured the child Ma'moun Murad {8 years old} during clashes in the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Attack

1. At 13:25, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Beita town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 18:10, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village fired live ammunition , rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured a child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured the child: Mu'tasim Issam Aweis {16 years old} during clashes near Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village.

Settlers Attacks

At 14:30, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Burin village and chopped off the limbs of 100 Olive trees owned by Mohammad Raja Zein.

SALFIT

Raid

At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Hassan town, stormed and searched 3 homes then withdrew at 02:00.

Settlers Attacks

At 22:30, a group of Israeli settlers positioned at Wadi Qana road {which connects Salfit and Qalqiliya districts} stoned vehicles travelling along the road.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Jiftlik village then searched residents and vehicles until 14:00.

Attack

At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned near the south entrance of Jericho city fired live ammunition , rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 3 residents {including a child} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 residents: Tarek Anwar Ahmed El-Bayed, Rida Ghali Reza Ibrahim, and Mohammed Abdullah Odeh Al-Khatib {17 years old} during clashes near the south entrance of Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road connecting the west villages of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 13:35.
2. At 17:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 19:00.

Detention

At 19:35, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Container Military checkpoint detained Raed Ibrahim Biari {A resident of Jalazoun Camp in Ramallah & Al-Bireh district}.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sa'ir town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 14:50, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

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 and on April 11th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 9 nautical miles for a period of 3 months.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opened fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza , Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result killed 4 residents {including a child} injured 161 residents {including 4 critically injured, a journalist and a Paramedic} and left 538 residents {including 2 journalists} suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

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 11:30 on April 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day}located in east Jabaliya town and as a result killed 3 resident {including a child}, injured 39 residents and left 90 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Killings

Israeli forces killed 3 resident {including a child}: Mohammed Ibrahim Ayoub {14 years old} -{A resident of Jabaliya refugee camp}, Ahmed Nabil Mohammed Abu Aqel {25 years old} {A resident of Jabaliya refugee camp} and Ahmad Rashad Abdullah Al Athamna {24 years old} {A resident of Beit Hanun Town} during clashes in east Jabaliya town.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 39 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 11:30 on April 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} located in east Gaza city and as a result injured 41 residents {including a journalist} and left 105 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 41 residents {of those identified included Mohammad Hassan Mohammad Al-Surani {A journalist during clashes in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 11:30 on April 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} located in east Al-Buriej camp and as a result injured 29 residents and left 90 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 29 unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 11:30 on April 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city and as a result killed a resident, injured 29 residents {including a Paramedic} and left 168 others {including 2 journalists} suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Killings

Israeli forces kill ed Sa'ed Abdel-Majid Abdel-Al Abu Taha {31 years old}{A resident of Al-Qarara town} during clashes in east Khan Yunis city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 29 unidentified resident during clashes in east Khan Yunis city.

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.

Attack

At 11:30 on April 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canister towards demonstrators {commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Land Day} in east Al-Nahda neighborhood located in east Rafah city and as a result injured 23 residents and left 115 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 23 unidentified resident during clashes in east Rafah city.

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