Daily Report August 18, 2018

At 24:00, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya Military checkpoint detained Anas Saloum {A resident of Balata camp in Nablus city}.

At 18:30, Israeli forces positioned in Ras Kabsa area in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

At 23:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Al Mahkama" Military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city and impeded the free flow of traffic.

At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 23:15.

At 22:00, Israeli forces positioned near "Al Mahkama" Military checkpoint located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city detained Ayad Saed Hussien Abu Edah {15 years old}{A resident of Qaddura Camp in Ramallah city}

At dawn on August 18th 2018, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town then stormed and searched several homes.

At 17:45, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 19:40.

1. At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jit village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 12:05 and again 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 22:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Habalat tunnel {located at the south entrance of Qalqiliya city} then searched residents and vehicles.

At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Yitshar" settlement junction located in North Huwarat town and impeded the free flow of traffic until 20:00.

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan town then searched residents and vehicles.

3. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bruqin town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.
4. At 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Harris village then searched residents and vehicles.

At 00:50, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town then stormed and searched a vehicle spare parts shop.

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bani Na'im town then searched residents and vehicles until 17:10.
2. At 12:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Ibrahimi mosque in the Old city of Hebron then searched residents and vehicles.

* 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.

At 14:30 on August 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in the march the Right of Return demonstrations in east Jabaliya town and as a result injured 8 residents {including 2 Paramedics} and left 35 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

* 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.

At 14:30 on August 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in the march the Right of Return demonstrations in east Gaza city and as a result injured 15 residents and left 40 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

At 14:30 on August 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in the march the Right of Return demonstrations east Al-Buriej camp and as a result killed a resident, injured 19 residents and left 60 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Israeli forces killed Kareem Ahmad Ali Fatayir {28 years old}{A resident of Deir Al-Balah city} after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.

At 14:30 on August 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in the march the Right of Return demonstrations in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city and as a result injured 10 residents and left 35 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

At 14:30 on August 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents participating in the march the Right of Return demonstrations in east Rafah city and as a result killed a resident, injured 8 residents and left 40 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Israeli forces killed Sa'di Akram Mohammad Abu Mu'ammar {27 years old}{A resident of Rafah city} after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Rafah city.