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Daily Report August 7, 2019

Total: 69
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Jaba' village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 21:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, clashed with several residents as they stormed several homes, detained 3 residents and temporarily detained a child then released him at a later time.

Detention

1. At 02:20 on August 6th 2019, Israeli forces detained Jamal Azzam during their raid into Al-Jadirat village {as mentioned in the previous report}.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Rahma Prayer section in Al-Aqsa mosque compound detained Yusef Al-Shawish.
3. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ahmad Nasser Muhisien, Mohammad Nasser Muheisein and Mahmoud Sa'di Al-Rajabi in Al-Eisawiya village.

Temporary Detention

1. On August 6th 2019, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city placed Fayez Mohammad Muhiesin {a resident of Al-Eisawiya village} under home detention for a period of 6 days and fined him NIS 500 bail and signing a third party bail of NIS 5000 as a condition for his release after being detained at an earlier time.
2. On August 6th 2019, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city placed Jihad Badr {a resident of Al-Eisawiya village} under home detention for a period of 15 days and fined him NIS 1000 bail as a condition for his release after being detained at an earlier time.
3. At 21:15, Israeli forces temporarily detained the child: Mohammad Mahran Darbas {13 years old} in Al-Eisawiya village then released him at a later time.

Attack

At 21:15, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

House Demolition

On August 6th 2019, Israeli forces demolished a home {140 square meters} owned by Eyad Khalil Saleem Al-Kiswani in Beit Hanina town for allegedly being built without a license.

Destruction of Property

On August 5th 2019, Israeli authorities demolished a concrete wall surrounding the home of Hussien Abu Rayala in Al-Eisawiya village for allegedly being built without a license.

Confiscation of Property

At 18:40, Israeli forces confiscated pavement tiles to used for the Bedouin community located in Jabal Al-Baba area located in east Al-Eizariya town.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:00,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

Military Checkpoints

On August 6th 2019,Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city is open to residents exiting from the cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh from 10:00 until 23:00 daily, and is open for the entry of residents into the cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh from 06:00 Until 22:00 daily and on Friday the checkpoint will be open from 07:00 until 23:00 and on Saturday will be open from both directions from 10:00 until 23:00.

Raid

1. At dawn on August 6th 2019, Israeli forces raided Qibiya village and detained a resident.
2. At 04:10 on August 7th 2019, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Zeid village , stormed the family home of Sa'id Nasser Arrar {a Palestinian Detainee} and confiscated 3090 NIS.
3. At 04:45 on August 7th 2019, Israeli forces raided Abu Shikhiudum town and Kobar village, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home, detained a resident in Kobar town then withdrew at 06:30.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Baha Safi Abed Yusef in Qibiya village.
2. Israeli forces detained Khalis Al-Jalil Abdel-Jabbar Al-Abed in Kobar town.

Attack

At 04:45, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Abu Shikhiudum town and Kobar village.

Confiscation of Property

At 04:10 on August 7th 2019, Israeli forces confiscated 3090 NIS from the family home of Sa'id Nasser Arrar {a Palestinian Detainee} during their raid into Qarwat Bani Zeid village.

TUBAS

Raid

At 19:25, Israeli forces raided Tammoun town and clashed with several residents.

Attack

At 19:25, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Tammoun town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 18:05,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

1. At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Ghousoun town, stormed and searched 2 homes then withdrew at 01:00.
2. At 02:05, Israeli forces raided Quffin town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 05:00.

Detention

On the morning of August 6th 2019, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Na'im Abdel-Hamid Mohammad Sudani and Anas Abdel-Hamid Mohammad Sudani {both are residents of Tulkarem city}.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Qaddum village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 05:45.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Anas Wajih Ibtali and Adam Wajih Ibtali in Qalqiliya city.

Attack

At 02:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:10 and again at 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shavie Shamron" settlement junction searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.
2. At 18:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Mazarib area located near Tel village then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.
3. At 23:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Madma village bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 00:30.

Raid

1. At dawn on August 6th 2019, Israeli forces raided the eastern neighborhoods of Nablus city and detained a resident.
2. At 19:25, Israeli forces raided Qabalan town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 22:20.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Abdel-Fattah Hussien Kharoushat during their raid into the eastern neighborhoods of Nablus city.

Temporary Detention

At 19:40, Israeli forces positioned near "Alon Moria" settlement temporarily detained Somoud Marwan Malatit {a Police Force Officer} {a resident of Beit Furik town} then released him at a later time.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Marda village then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

Settlers Attacks

At 05:30, a group of Israeli settlers riding in 2 vehicles stormed Kafil Harris town then parked near a local mosque before leaving at a later time.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city , Ayda camp, Al-Doha and Al-Khader towns, detained 5 residents {including a child}, stormed "Kindo" Gas station in Bethlehem city and inspected surveillance camera footage and confiscated a vehicle , a motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in Al-Doha town.

Detention

1. At 02:40 on August 6th 2019, Israeli forces detained Abdel-Raziq Yusef Badawna during their raid into Ayda camp in Bethlehem city {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report}.
2. Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Suleiman Musallam Al-Debs {15 years old} {a resident of 'Ayda camp}, Mohammed Jamal Roumi, {a resident of 'Ayda camp}, Malik Hassan al-Zoghari,{a resident of Doha town}, Mahmoud Mohammed Daqduq, and his brother 'Ali, {residents of Al-Khader village} during their raid into Bethlehem city , Ayda camp, Al-Doha and Al-Khader towns.

Confiscation of Property

At 02:55, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Raed Ayash {a Palestinian Detainee}, a motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) owned by Malek Hassan Musa Zaghari during their raid into Al-Doha town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Tuwani village located in east Yatta town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 23:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Huwawir area {located at the North entrance of Halhul town} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on August 7th 2019, Israeli forces raided Al-Tabaqa village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home and summoned Raed Badawi to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Attack

At dawn on August 7th 2019, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Al-Tabaqa village.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on August 26th 2019,The permanent and comprehensive cease-fire entered into force on the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings, introduce humanitarian and relief assistance and reconstruction supplies, expand the fishing area for 6 miles, Up to 12 miles by the end of the current year, reducing the area of ​​the buffer zone from 300 m to 100 m, freedom of movement and preventing assassinations. The other issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within one month of the cease-fire.
On the morning of 28 June 2019, the Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the sea fishing area in the north of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip and up to 6 nautical miles from the port of Gaza and from the port of Gaza to the south of Rafah until 15 nautical miles .

•Israeli forces broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Khan Yunis district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah 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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 17:00 on August 6th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuz'z 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 travelers.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entrance of Humanitarian aid, limited supplies of Diesel fuel and construction material for Internationally funded projects.

Attack

At 08:30 on August 6th 2019,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

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