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Daily Report July 23, 2018

Total: 67
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Detention

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces detained Hamza Al-Babulsi {A resident of Jerusalem city} as he was exiting Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem.
2. At 10:45, Israeli forces detained Islam Al-Isqafi inside Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem for waving a Palestinian flag.
3. At 13:45, Israeli forces detained Bassam Abu Nab {A resident of Jerusalem city} as he was exiting Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, a group of extremist Israeli settlers {including more that 1336 settlers and several Israeli MK's} under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village round about then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Liqya town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 05:50.
2. At 03:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes.

Attack

At 03:35, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya town.

JENIN

Raid

At 11:35, Israeli forces raided Zabada village.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 17:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

1. At 00:50, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home and a currency exchange shop.
2. At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Quffin town, stormed and searched the home of Saleem Mohammed Ammar then damaged his vehicle.

Attack

At 00:50, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home and a currency exchange shop during their raid into Tulkarem city and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Sanad Khalil Manasra during clashes in Tulkarem city.

Destruction of Property

At 02:15, Israeli forces damaged a vehicle owned by Saleem Mohammad Ammar after storming and searching his home during their raid into Quffin town.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Eliyas village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city and detained 3 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohammad Billal Daoud, Ismail Nidal Abu Al-Shiekh and Mahdi Abdel-Raheem Daoud in Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Osarin village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 14:50.
2. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Assira Al-Qibliya and Orif villages then searched residents and vehicles until 21:25.
3. At 23:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shavie Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Beita town, detained a resident then withdrew at 01:40.
2. At 04:10, Israeli forces raided Burqa village, detained 4 residents {including a National Security Force Officer} then withdrew at 04:55.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Ismail Hamad Hamayil in Beita town.
2. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Sa'id Mohammad Haji {A National Security Force officer}, Samer Yaser Daghlas, Maher Ata Saleh and Mustafa Ahmad Shabib in Burqa village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dweik village located in North Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 10:20.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town, temporarily detained a Palestinian Police Officer then released him at a later time.

Raid

1. At 16:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Ju'ba village, confiscated a motorcycle owned by Yahya Musa Abu Lohat.
2. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and Al-Duhisheh camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes in the camp and as a result killed a child, injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation and detained 3 residents then withdrew at 06:15.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Raji Odah {A resident of Bethlehem city], Mohammad Adnan Musa Abu Ayash {A resident of Al-Duhisheh camp} and Jamal Imad Ahmad Salah Al-Sar'awi {A resident of Al-Duhisheh camp} during their raids into Bethlehem city and Al-Duhisheh camp.

Attack

At 03:00, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raids into Bethlehem city and Al-Duhisheh camp and as a result killed a child, injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Killings

Israeli forces killed the child: Arkan Thaer Mizhir {15 years old} after opening fire towards him during clashes in Bethlehem city and Al-Duhisheh camp.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes in Bethlehem city and Al-Duhisheh camp.

Temporary Detention

At 16:40, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the west entrance of Teqou' town temporarily detained Yusef Mohammad Suliman Abu Aram {A Palestinian Police Officer} then released him at a later time.

Confiscation of Property

At 16:40, Israeli forces confiscated a motorcycle owned by Yahya Musa Abu Lohat during their raid into Al-Ju'ba village.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Einoun village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 16:40, Israeli forces raided Hebron city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed religious sites near Bi'er Al-Baba' road and on July 23rd 2018,Israeli forces stormed and searched a home.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Nuba town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Id'is Harb in Nuba town.

Settlers Attacks

On July 22nd 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Sussiya village located in east Yatta town and preformed Talmudic rituals and chanted racist and anti Arab slogans.

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 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 Gaza and Central Gaza districts.
• Israeli Military aircraft's broke the ceasefire agreement by launching missiles towards North Gaza district and as a result injured 4 residents.
• A resident died of injuries sustained after Israeli forces opened fire towards demonstrators in east Gaza city on May 14th 2018.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions in east Al-Qarara town located in North east Khan Yunis towards Israeli forces along the border fence.

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.

Air Strike

At 20:35 on July 22nd 2018, Israeli Military Drones launched missiles towards a group of residents attempting to fly incendiary kites near the border fence in east Jabaliya town and as a result injured 2 residents.

Injuries

Israeli airstrikes injured 2 unidentified residents 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

At 16:00 on July 22nd 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 a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 17:00 on July 22nd 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 a resident.
2. At 07:10 on July 23rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Deir Al-Balah city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Killings

At 17:00 on July 22nd 2018, Karam Ibrahim Arafat {26 years old}{A resident of Abbsan Al-Jadidah town} died of injuries sustained after Israeli forces opened fire towards demonstrators in east Gaza city on May 14th 2018.

Palestinian Attacks

At 23:45 on July 22nd 2018, Palestinian gunmen opened fire from their positions in east Al-Qarara town located in North east Khan Yunis towards Israeli forces along the border fence.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* 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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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