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Daily Report August 25, 2017

Total: 64
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At 10:20, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town and detained a resident.

Assault on Educational sector

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces prevented students from Al-Aqsa secondary school from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after receiving school books near Al-Absat Gate which are Palestinian Curriculum books.
2. At 10:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Aytam secondary school in the old city of Jerusalem and detained 2 students for alleged stoning.

Detention

1. At 07:30 on August 24th 2017, Israeli forces detained Rubin Muhsin in Jerusalem city.
2. At 09:50, Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Mohammad Daoud Al-Abbassi, Eyad Ahmad Al-Awar, Ahmad Abdel-Kareem Al Awar and Annan Adel Tawfiq Ghyath in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
3. At 10:25, Israeli forces detained Radi Shaker Al-Natshah {A resident of Abu Dis town}.
4. Israeli forces detained 2 school children: Ehab Shahin and Mohammad Ma'zouro after storming Al-Aytam secondary school in the old city of Jerusalem.

Deportation

At 21:45, Israeli Military courts issued a court order for the deportation of Dr. Najah Daoud Barakat {Head of Archives and Heritage Section at Al-Aqsa Mosque} for 15 days from Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after he was detained at 07:30 on August 24th 2017 after he attempted to enter Al-Aqsa mosque compound after he handed several students Palestinian Curriculum text book.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, 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 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village and detained 2 residents {including a child}.

Detention

1. At dawn on August 24th 2017, Israeli forces detained Islam Mahmoud Al-Dik during their raid into Kafr Ni'meh village {As mentioned in the previous report}.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahed Hazim Yusef Aqel {16 years old} and Mohammad Isam Shihadeh Aqel {both are residents of Beit Rima town} for allegedly carrying knives.

TUBAS

Raid

At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Bardala village.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 00:25, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Ghasoun town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 02:00.

Attack

At 00:25, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Deir Al-Ghasoun town.

QALQILIYA

Raid

At 21:50, Israeli forces raided Jayyous town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 01:10.

Attack

1. At 19:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Jayyous town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 21:50, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Jayyous town.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 13:45, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwwara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 15:15.

Flying Checkpoints

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

Raid

At 09:40, Israeli forces raided Sarah village until 13:35.

Detention

On August 24th 2017, Israeli forces detained Baker Zuheir Subhi Jawabra {A resident of Balata camp in Nablus city} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.

Attack

At 20:30, Israeli forces positioned near "Yitzhar" settlement junction located in North Huwara town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:30, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Police forces positioned near "Yitzhar" settlement junction and provoked several residents.

SALFIT

Raid

At 03:00 on August 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Kafr Harris town , detained 4 residents and confiscated 1600 NIS from a home.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Eyad Raed Fayez Al-Qaq {16 years old}, Anas Saber Hamad Shaqour {17 years old}, Ahmad Marwan Salah Buziya and Uday Hassan Shaqour in Kafil Harris town.

Confiscation of Property

At 03:00 on August 24th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated 1600 NIS after storming and searching the home of Ahmad Marwan Salah Boziya during their raid into Kafil Harris town after detaining him.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 12:50.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.
2. At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Al-Khader town bridge {located along the main road which leads to the west area villages in Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 15:00.

Raid

1. At 20:05, Israeli forces raided Ayada camp in Bethlehem city and detained a resident.
2. At 03:40, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Container Military checkpoint detained Yahya Hassan Mohammad Khadour {A resident of Bani Na'im town in Hebron district}.
2. Israeli forces detained Waleed Assad Khalaf Nuwarat {A resident of Bethlehem city} in Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.
3. Israeli forces detained Ra'fat Ali Hamad Thawabtah in Beit Fajjar town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Al-Thahriya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on August 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Kahil town and detained a resident.
2. At 08:45, Israeli forces raided Ithna town then stormed and searched a home.
3. At 00:25, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 04:05.
4. At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Aroub camp and clashed with several residents for alleged stoning.

Detention

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Hani Ribhi Al-Rajabi in the old city of Hebron.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Sabri Al-Zahour in Beit Kahil town.

Temporary Detention

At 16:10, Israeli forces temporarily detained 3 children: Omar Mohammad Al-Khatib {10 years old}, Osama Khader Sakafi {15 years old} and Mohammad Khader Mujahid {15 years old} in Al-Shalah road in the old city of Hebron for alleged stoning then released them at a later time.

Attack

At 01:35, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Arroub camp.

Settlement Activities

At 11:20, Israeli Military leveled a plot of land owned by the Zien, Abu Hameed and Al-Hathalin families located near "Karama'il" settlement in east Yatta town for the purpose of expanding the settlement during which Israeli forces assaulted a resident.

Physical Assault

At 11:20, Israeli forces assaulted Suliman Eid Al-Hathalin as they levelled a plot of land located near "Karama'il" settlement in east Yatta town for the purpose of expanding the settlement.

Assaults on Property

At 13:45, Israeli forces closed several merchant shops in the old city of Hebron.

Confiscation of Property

On August 24th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated 10000 NIS after storming and searching the home of Talib Othman Salama in the old city of Hebron.

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 Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza district.

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.

Attack

At 05:30 on August 24th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza 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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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