At 16:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hizma town then searched residents and vehicles.
Flying Checkpoints
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Daily Report July 21, 2018
Daily Report July 21, 2018
WEST BANK
JERUSALEM
Attack
1. At 17:25, Israeli forces positioned at Ras Al-Kabsa area in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 19:30, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Ram town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
Flying Checkpoints
At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles.
Attack
At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
Settlers Attacks
On July 20th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers from Halamish" settlement stormed Al-Nabi Saleh and Deir Intham villages and attacked a group of hikers as they were hiking in the area to reach Beit Illo village and Ein Al-Zarqa {natural springs} and threatened them with weapons to prevent them from continuing their hiking route then assaulted several of the hikers and shouted racist slanders and cursed them.
TULKAREM
Military Checkpoints
At 11:30, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
QALQILIYA
Attack
At 13:40, Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed} fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators protesting against the continued closure for alleged stoning and as a result injured 3 residents {including a child} and left 4 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
Injuries
Israeli forces injured 3 residents {including a child} Majdi Abdel-Latif Qaddumi {12 years old} during clashes near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village.
NABLUS
Flying Checkpoints
At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Nablus city and Assira Al-Shamaliya town then searched residents and vehicles.
Temporary Detention
At 20:15, Israeli forces positioned at Huwara checkpoint temporarily detained Akram Adnan Abu Haniya {A National Security Force officer}{A resident of Huwara town} then released him at 24:00.
Destruction of Property
On July 19th 2018, Israeli military forces stormed Faroush Beit Dajjan village and leveled water pipes and shut down the main water supply pipeline used for irrigation of agricultural crop on land approximately 300 dunums allegedly claiming they were installed illegally.
BETHLEHEM
Flying Checkpoints
1. At 13:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at near the entrance of Nihalin village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 15:35 and again at 20:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the west villages Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.
4. At 17:15 and 20:50, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.
Raid
At 18:05, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town and detained a resident.
Detention
1. At 11:50, Israeli forces positioned at Military checkpoint {300} in North Bethlehem city detained Halima Mohammad Abdallah Nuwara {A resident of Bethlehem city}.
2. Israeli forces detained Baha Mahmoud Issa in Al-Khader town.
HEBRON
Military Checkpoints
At 13:30, the Israeli Military closed a checkpoint located in Tel Al-Rumayada neighborhood and along Al-Shuhada road in the old city of Hebron and prevented residents from accessing Al-Ibrahimi mosque for prayers.
Raid
1. At 19:00, Israeli forces raided Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city and opened fire after a remote controlled drone fell.
2. On July 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and summoned Usayed Mohammad Ahmad Ismail Adi to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
Attack
1.At 13:10, Israeli forces positioned in Bab Al-Zawiya area located in Hebron city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and a as a result injured a child and assaulted another residents leaving him hospitalized with contusions.
2. At 19:00, Israeli forces opened fire during their raid into Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city.
Injuries
Israeli forces injured Ahmad Fahed Al-Natsha {14 years old} during clashes in Bab Al-Zawiya area located in Hebron city.
Physical Assault
Israeli forces assaulted Mahmoud Ibrahim Nimr Ziyad during clashes in in Bab Al-Zawiya area located in Hebron city. and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.
Settlers Attacks
On July 20th 2018, Israeli settlers stormed Sussiya and Khirbiet Um Neir villages located in east Yatta town and performed Talmudic rituals .
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 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.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire and launching 21 tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result killed 4 residents {including 3 Palestinian Gunmen}, injured 57 residents and left 75 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
• Israeli Military aircraft's broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 26 missiles {in 5 consecutive strikes} towards Central Gaza and Khan Yunis districts.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Rafah districts.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire, launching 3 projectile towards Israeli forces positioned behind the border fence and as a result killed a Israeli soldier.
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
1.At 11:30 on July 20th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores Al-Sudaniya area in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 16:30 on July 20th 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 participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 8 residents and left 14 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 17:25 On July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Jabaliya town.
4. At 18:10 On July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Jabaliya town.
5. At 18:25 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Jabaliya town and as a result injured 2 residents.
Injuries
1. Israeli forces injured 8 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabaliya town.
2. Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents after shelling Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Jabaliya 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 16:00 on July 20th 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 participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 11 residents and left 17 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 17:25 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Gaza city.
3. At 18:15 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Gaza city.
4. At 18;40 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards an open area in east Gaza city.
5. At 18:50 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Gaza city.
Air Strike
At 19:45 on July 20th 2018, Israeli Military aircraft's launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Al-Zaytuon neighborhood located in east Gaza city and as a result injured 3 residents.
Killings
Israeli forces killed Mohammad Yusef Badwan {27 years old}{A resident of Gaza city} during clashes in east Gaza city.
Injuries
1.Israeli forces injured 11 unidentified resiednts during clashes in east Gaza city.
2. Israeli air strikes towards east Al-Zaytuon neighborhood located in east Gaza city injured 3 unidentified residents.
Palestinian Attacks
At 20:30 on July 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.
CENTRAL GAZA
Attack
1. At 16:00 on July 20th 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 participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 6 residents and left 11 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 17:30 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Al-Buriej camp and as a result injured 3 residents..
3. At 17:30 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Al-Buriej camp.
4. At 17:50 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Al-Buriej camp.
Air Strike
At 21:30 on July 20th 2018, Israeli Military aircraft's launched 10 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in Salah Al-Din road located in west Al-Buriej camp and as a result injured a resident.
Injuries
1. Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp.
2.Israeli airstrikes towards east Al-Buriej camp injured 3 unidentified residents.
3. Israeli airstrikes towards Salah Al-Din road in east Al-Buriej camp injured a unidentified resident.
Palestinian Attacks
At 17;40 on July 20th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen in east Al-Buriej camp opened fire towards Israeli forces positioned near the border fence.
KHAN YUNIS
Attack
1. At 16:30 on July 20th 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 Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 13 residents and left 23 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 17:30 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched 3 tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Khan Yunis city and as a result killed 2 Palestinian Gunmen.
3. At 18:40 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several resiednts in east Abssan town located in east Khan Yunis city and as a result injured 2 residents.
Air Strike
1. At 20:35 on July 20th 2018, Israeli Military aircraft's launched 8 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 20:50 on July 20th 2018, Israeli Military aircraft's launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in west Khan Yunis city.
3. At 20:55 on July 20th 2018, Israeli Military aircraft's launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in west Khan Yunis city.
Killings
Israeli Tank artillery shelling towards east Khan Yunis city killed 2 Palestinian Gunme: Mohammad Riyad Farahna {31 years old} and Sha'ban Rajab Abu Khater {26 years old} {both are residents of Khan Yunis city}.
Injuries
1.Israeli forces injured 13 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Abssan town located in east Khan Yunis 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 closed.
Attack
1. At 16:00 on July 20th 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 participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 7 residents and left 10 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 17:30 on July 20th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched 3 tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Rafah city and as a result killed a Palestinian gunman.
3. At 20:50, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city and as a result injured a fisherman.
Killings
Israeli forces killed Mahmoud Khalil Qashta {23 years old} {A resident of Rafah city} after launching tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Rafah city.
Injuries
1. Israeli forces injured 7 unidentified resiednts after opening fire towards them during clashes in east Rafah city.
2. Israeli force injured a unidentified Palestinian fisherman after opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.
Palestinian Attacks
At 17:05 on July 20th 2018, Palestinian gunmen opened fire towards Israeli forces positioned behind the border fence in east Rafah city and as a result killed a Israeli Soldier.