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Daily Report May 16, 2018

Total: 217
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

• On May 15th 2018, mass rallies were launched in all the West Bank and Gaza Strip governorates on the 70th anniversary of the Nakba and protesting the transfer of the American Embassy to the city of Jerusalem.
• On May 15th 2018, Mass strikes took place in The West Bank and Gaza,The strike included schools, universities, shops and banks after President Mahmoud Abbas announced the national mourning after the death of 61 citizens during their participation in the return marches. In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Nakba and protesting the transfer of the American Embassy to the occupied city of Jerusalem.

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At dawn on May 15th 2108, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained 2 residents.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town and detained a resident.
3. At dawn on May 16th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town and detained a resident.
4. At dawn on May 16th 2018, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city and detained 2 residents.

Attack

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned at the North junction of Al-Ram town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 14:15 and again at 18:30,Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya military checkpoint fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation then detained 2 residents.
3.At 14:30, Israeli forces positioned at Ras Kabsat area in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
4. At 15:30, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Iksa Military checkpoint fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
5. At 21:35, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Tur neighborhood into Jerusalem city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Ahmad Khalil Badran and Yazid Eyad during clashes at Qalandiya military checkpoint.

Detention

1. At 09:00, Israeli forces detained Samer Adnan Mahmoud Mujahid { A resident of Jerusalem city}.
2. At 10:00, Israeli forces detained 2 children: Musleh Shehadeh {17 years old}, and Mohammed al-Zaghal {17 years old} {Both are residents of Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city}.
3. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmed Yousef Obaid and Abdullah Bader Abu Assab in Al-Eisawya village.
4. Israeli forces detained Karam Mohamed Alyanin Abu Dis town.
5. Israeli forces detained Ismail Ali Bkirat in Al-Eisariya town.
6. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Musab al-Tawil, and his brother Yusuf al-Tawil in Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
7.Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Muhannad Wahid Odeh, and Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ma'ous during clashes at Qalandiya military checkpoint.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, 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

1.At 10:55 and again at 22:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles until 02:30.
2. At 14:15 and again at 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Intham village then searched residents and vehicles until 21:30.

Raid

1. At 23:35, Israeli forces raided Kafr Malik village until 24:00.
2. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Abboud town , stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 02:30.
3. At 03:20, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Zied village and detained a resident.
4. At 03:40, Israeli forces raided Ramallah city, stormed and searched several homes, and detained a resident then withdrew at 04:50.
5. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Mughier village , detained 2 residents then withdrew at 05:00.
6. At dawn on May 16th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beitin village and detained a resident.
7. At dawn on May 16th 2018, Israeli forces raided Kafr Ni'ma village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 10:55, Israeli forces positioned at the by pass road near Kafr Malik village detained Jihad Mohammad Darban {A resident of Kafr Malik village.
2. Israeli forces detained Sa'ud Mahmoud Arrar in Qarwat Bani Zied village.
3.Israeli forces detained Mo'men Ahmad Zied in Ramallah city
4.Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Isam Ahmad Abu Aliya and Yahya Bader Abu Aliya in Al-Mughier city.
5. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Hamad in Beitin village.
6. Israeli force detained Usayed Abu Uday in Kafr Ni'meh village.

Attack

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured 13 residents {including 3 children with 1 critically injured}.
2. At 10:55, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Nabi Saleh village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
3. At 12:55, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Pesagot" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
4.At 13:45, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Ni'lin town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning .
5. At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Deir Intham village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
6. At 17:10, Israeli forces positioned near Bodrous village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident after he was struck by a tear gas canisters to the head.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 13 residents: Nabil Nayef Hijazi, Ali Al-Jayousi, Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed Hamad, Louay Basel Azadid, Ahmed Khalil Badran, Aysar Raed Mousa Nazzal, Hassan Sbitany, Omar Ghneim, Mahmoud Mohamed Ali Dawood, Amed Hani Jamal Awabqa, Mohamed Wael Adnan Jolani {9 years old}, Uday Khalil {15 years old} (seriously injured) and {17 years old} Mohamed Maher Moghiti during clashes near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city.
2. Israeli forces injured Yahya Mansour Abdel-Kareem during clashes near Budrous village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Hadad Al-Siyahiya village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Bi'r Al-Basha village and detained 2 residents {including a Police Officer}.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Raqan Mahmoud Daoud Ghawadrah {A Palestinian Police Officer} and Shadi Mahmoud Ali Ghawadrat in Bi'r Al-Basha village.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 13:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 13:55.

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jabarat junction {located in south Tulkarem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 23:20.

Attack

At 11:50, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Ghashoury" factories area located in West Tulkarem city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

QALQILIYA

Raid

At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and detained a resident.

Attack

1. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned at "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
2. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate in Jayyous town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
3. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Azzun town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
4. On May 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned near "Ayal" crossing located in North Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning then detained 3 children.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Khalid Sabri Badwan in Azzun town.
2.Israeli forces detained 3 children: Ahmed Issa Sabri {15 years old}, Asif Azzam Odeh {15 years old}, and Aysar Mohammed Aweissi {15 years old} during clashes near "Ayal" crossing located in North Qalqiliya city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Omar Mohammad Abu Haniya during clashes near the entrance of Azzun town.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At dawn on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Bithan village and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on May 16th 2018,Israeli forces raided Madma village and detained 3 residents {including 2 children}.

Attack

1. At 10:15, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Libban 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 resident then detained 3 residents.
2. At 12:50, Israeli forces positioned near Huwara checkpoint in south Nablus city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured 7 residents {including 2 children}.
3. At 12:50, Israeli forces positioned near Deir Sharaf village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Beita town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
5. At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Tur neighborhood in Nablus city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
6. At 19:30, Israeli forces positioned in the area between Qusra and "Majdulim" settlement fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
7. At 20:30, Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Salem village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured Mus'ab Ismail Awiyis during clashes near Al-Libban Al-Sharqiya village.
2.Israeli forces injured 7 residents: Mohammed Basal Khalil Badawi {17 years old}, Suhaib Shadi Fawzi Bishkar {16 years old}, Wajdi Majdi Okasha, Hamed Assem Amid Shantir, Nasser Mohammed Hassan Jumaa Hashash, Moath Ahmed Qasim Hussein, Obada Mohammed Khalid Rawajba. during clashes near Huwara checkpoint in south Nablus city.

Detention

1.Israeli forces detained Jaffar Faleh Dabasat in Al-Bithan village.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ashraf Zaher Mohammed Aweis, Mohammed Abdel Nasser Al Noubani and Kamal Adwan Ahmed Awaisa during clashes near Al-Libban Al-Sharqiya village.
3. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Rashid Ramez Nassar {16 years old}, Raad Mutasim Ziadeh {16 years old}, and Mohammed Issa Nassar in Madma village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1.At 22:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Deir Istiya town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 00:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Deir Ballout town and Rafat village then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Raid

At 02:50, Israeli forces raided Jericho city, detained 2 residents {including a Palestinian Intelligence Officer} then withdrew at 03:50.

Detention

1. At 08:55, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Billal Barakat Soliman Salhab {A resident of Hebron city}.
2. Israeli forces detained Fadi Mohammad Jahalin {including a Palestinian Intelligence Officer} and Ali Abdel-Kareem Abu Zienat in Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:00 and again at 18:20, Israeli forces positioned at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:15.

Raid

1. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Marah Rabah village and detained a resident.
2. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Sahour city and detained a resident.

Detention

1.Israeli forces detained Ahmad Yusef Mohammad Al-Sheikh in Marah Rabah village.
2. Israeli forces detained Hussien Yusef Al-Shomali in Beit Sahur city.

Attack

1. At 12:20, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Bethlehem city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents {including a Journalist}.
2.At 12:35, Israeli forces positioned near Beit Sahur city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
3. At 14:05, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Teqou' town stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning
4. At 14:50, Israeli forces positioned near "Al-Nashash area " junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
5. At 19:30, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Khader town stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
6. At 21:45, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Harmalah village stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Musa Al-Sha'er {A journalist} and Issa Nader Sarhan during clashes near the North entrance of Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 16:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yatta town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 16:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Einoun village and detained a resident.

Raid

1. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Arrub camp and detained 2 residents.
2. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Shiyoukh town and detained a National Security Force officer.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Beit Einoun village detained Issa Mahmoud Issa Jaradat {A resident of Sa'ir town}.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Abdel-Raziq Abu Sal and Mohammad Yusef Jamal Janazrat in Al-Arrub camp.
3. Israeli forces detained Eyad Ismail Omar Eid {a National Security Force officer} in Al-Shiyoukh town.

Attack

1. At 09:10, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Hebron fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
2. At 11:30, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
3. At 14:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Halhul town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
4.At 18:45, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
5. At 19:00, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Duwarat area in Sa'ir town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result killed a residents who suffocated from tear gas inhalation..
6. On the evening of May 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Arrub camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

Killings

Israeli forces killed Idris Shaker Jabarin {58 years old} {A resident of Sa'ir town} who suffocated from tear gas inhalation during clashes Al-Duwarat area in Sa'ir town.

Settlers Attacks

At 22:20, Israeli settlers positioned near the entrance of Qalqas village opened fire towards Billal Al-Za'tari and as a result wounded his hand.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured Mash'al Ibrahim Warasna during clashes near Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city.
2. Israeli settler injured Billal Al-Za'tari after he opened fire towards him near the entrance of Qalqas village.

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 opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza , Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as result injured killed 2 residents {including a child}, injured 59 residents and left 358 others 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 14:00 on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 35 residents and left 100 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 35 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabliya 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

1. At 10:00 on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Gaza city.
2. At 10:30 on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Gaza city in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 8 residents and left 90 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 8 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.

Detention

At 17:30 on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces detained 3 unidentified residents as they attempted to climb the border fence located in east Gaza city into Israel.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 14:00 on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result killed 2 residents {including a child} injured 10 residents and left 90 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 14:00 on My 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Maghazi camp in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem,

Killings

Israeli forces killed 2 residents including a child: Bilal Badr Hussein Al-Ashram {17 years old}, and Nasser Ahmed Mahmoud Ghorab {51 years old} during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp .

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 10 unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 12:30 on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 6 residents and left 78 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 6 unidentified residents during clashes in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the entry and exit of residents and for the entry of emergency humanitarian and medical supplies.
* 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.

Attack

At 15:00 on May 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Rafah city in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

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