At 18:20, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Hizma town, fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident and detained a child.
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Daily Report August 4, 2018
Daily Report August 4, 2018
JERUSALEM
Israeli forces injured Nadim Abdel-Jabar Al-Khatib during clashes in Hizma town.
1. At 13:20, Israeli forces detained 3 residents {including 2 children}: Mohammad Wahba {15 years old}, Mahdi Abu Assab {15 years old} and Muheeb Al-Qabt as they were exiting Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces detained Waleed Salem Eid Al-Khatib {15 years old} during clashes in Hizma town.
At 12:50, a Israeli settlers positioned near a Settlement outpost near Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in Jerusalem city set fire to 3 Palestinian owned vehicles.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
1. At 13:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during demonstrations against the constructions of the wall in Bil'in village.
2. At 13:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during demonstrations against the constructions of the wall in Ni'lin town.
3. At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Mughier fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents.
Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Basel Shaher Na'san and Abdallah Zaki Abu Aliya during clashes near Al-Mughier village.
At 17:45, Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Um Safa village during which Israeli forces intervened after local residents attempted to prevent the attack, temporarily detained a resident then released him at a later time
At 17:45, Israeli forces temporarily detained Ehab Sayil Izzat Tantarat as he was attempting to prevent settlers from storming agricultural land in Um Safa village.
JENIN
1. At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Arraba town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 00:40.
2. On August 3rd 2018, Israeli forces raided Turat village and clashed with several residents.
1. At 23:30, Israeli forces fired stun canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Arraba town.
2. On the evening of August 3rd 2018, Israeli forces fired stun canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Turat village.
TULKAREM
At 08:20, Israeli forces raided Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 13:50.
QALQILIYA
At 13:20, Israeli forces positioned near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during demonstration against the continued closure of the village entrance and as a result injured a resident.
Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes in east Kafr Qaddum village.
SALFIT
At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan town then searched residents and vehicles.
JERICHO
At 12:00, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Al-Hamra military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 14:50.
At 12:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Ma'ale Efrayim" settlement then searched residents and vehicles until 14:50.
At 13:00, Israeli forces raided Jericho city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers as they stormed a Church then withdrew at 14:45.
BETHLEHEM
1. At 13:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Sahur city.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home and detained a resident.
Israeli forces detained Ahmad Attallah Al-Amour in Teqou'.
At 15:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents and vehicles as they stormed a home during their raid into Teqou' town.
At 00:15, Israeli forces positioned at Container Military checkpoint assaulted Jihad Ali Zawahra {A resident of Al-Ma'asra} and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.
HEBRON
1. At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Simiya village junction {located at the entrance of Al-Samou' town} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.
At 13:25, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
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 strip 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 July 17th 2018, Israeli forces reduced the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles.
• 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 killed 2 residents {including a child} injured 89 residents and left 130 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
NORTHERN GAZA
* 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 15:30 on August 3rd 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 during the march of return and as a result injured 12 residents and and left 18 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
Israeli forces injured 12 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabaliya town.
At 10:00 on August 2nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing detained Mohammad Al-Astal {50 years old}{A merchant}{A resident of Gaza city}.
GAZA
* 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 15:30 on August 3rd 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 during the march of return and as a result killed a resident, injured 21 residents and and left 30 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
Israeli forces killed Ahmad Yahya Attallah Yaghi after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Gaza city.
Israeli forces injured 21 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.
CENTRAL GAZA
1. At 09:00 on August 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents near the border fence in east Al-Maghazi camp.
2. At 15:30 on August 3rd 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 during the march of return and as a result killed a child, injured 16 residents and and left 24 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
Israeli forces opened fire towards and killed Moath Ziyad Ibrahim Al-Suri {15 years old}{A resident of Al-Nassirat camp} during clashes in Al-Buriej camp.
Israeli forces injured 16 unidentified residents during clashes in Al-Buriej camp.
KHAN YUNIS
At 15:30 on August 3rd 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 Khan Yunis city during the march of return and as a result injured 25 residents and and left 36 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
Israeli forces injured 25 unidentified residents during clashes in east Khuza'a town in east Khan Yunis city.
RAFAH
* 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 closed.
1. At 15:30 on August 3rd 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 during the march of return and as a result injured 15 residents and and left 22 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 18:30 on August 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired tank artillery shells towards Palestinian gunmen locations in east Rafah city.
Israeli forces injured 15 unidentified residents during clashes in east Rafah city.