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Daily Report July 4, 2018

Total: 68
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hizma town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 20:30, Israeli forces raided Biddu town.

Detention

At 12:30, Israeli forces detained Muhanad Faraj Taha {A resident of Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in Jerusalem city}.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:00, 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

1. At 09:50 and again at 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of 'Abud town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the West entrance of Al Mughayyir village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Birzeit town until 04:55.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Malik village.
3. At 03:55, Israeli forces raided Arrura town until 06:10.
4. At 04:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city and Beituniya town then detained a resident in Beituniya town.
5. At dawn on July 4th 2018, Israeli forces raided Kafr Malik village and clashed with residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Samer Hussien in Beituniya town.

Attack

At dawn on July 4th 2018, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Kafr Malik village.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, Jenin camp and Qabatiya town then detained a child in Qabatiya town.
2. At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Bruqin town.

Detention

Israeli forces detained the child: Sa'ed Yasser Zakarna {15 years old} in Qabatiya town.

TUBAS

Raid

At 19:00, Israeli forces raided Khirbit Attouf village.

TULKAREM

Raid

1. At 08:55, Israeli forces raided Zeita town.
2. At 16:00, Israeli forces raided Kafr Sur and Ar Ras villages until 19:15.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of 'Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 11:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Habla tunnel {located at the south entrance of Qalqiliya city} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 16:30, Israeli forces raided Immatin and Far'ata villages.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 20:10, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Beit Furik military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Qabalan town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shavie Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 08:40, Israeli forces raided Aqraba town.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballut town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 08:50 on July 3rd 2018, Israeli forces raided Yasuf village until 15:30.
2. At 01:00 on July 4th 2018, Israeli forces raided Biddya town until 05:50.

JERICHO

Raid

At 23:55, Israeli forces raided Fasayil village until 00:55.

BETHLEHEM

Military Checkpoints

At 23:10, the Israeli military intensified their restrictions at Container military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jannatah town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 16:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nashash area {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Beit Jala city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 20:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Khadr town until 02:20.

Detention

At 17:10, Israeli forces raided the child: Zied Mohammad Hussien Al-Amour {14 years old}{A resident of Teqou' town} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:45, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints near the entrance of "Hagi" settlement located in south Hebron city and at the entrance of Al-Fuwwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Beit Einoun village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces raided Tarqumiya village until 14;00.
2. At 23:55, Israeli forces raided Beit Kahil town.
3. At 00:55, Israeli forces raided Hebron city and detained a resident.
4. At dawn on July 4th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town, clashed with several residents as they stormed 3 homes and served Mahmoud Fa'iq Quqas Khalil an military order to bring his vehicle to "Itsiyon" settlement.

Attack

At dawn on July 4th 2018, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched 3 homes during their raid into Beit Ummar town.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Khalil Al-Qimri in Hebron city.

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 April 11th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 9 nautical miles for a period of 3 months.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza,Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result injured 5 residents {including 3 women} and left 131 others residents {including 4 journalists} suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Rafah districts.

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 10:00 on July 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 right of return protests.
2. At 02:25 on July 4th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in north west Beit Lahiya 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 17:00 on July 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 right of return protests and as a result injured 3 Women and left 131 others residents {including 4 journalists: Mohammad Al-Za'noun, Zaki Awadallah, Safinaz Al-Louh and Thaer Abu Al-Rish} suffocated from tear gas inhalation. .

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 unidentified women during clashes in east Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 09:30 on July 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Gaza city.
2. At 21:15 on July 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards 2 residents who attempted to climb the border fence from east Khan Yunis city into Israel and as a result injured them.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents after opening fire towards them as they attempted to climb the border fence from east Khan Yunis city into Israel.

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.

Attack

1. At 09:30 on July 3rd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land near Sufa Crossing located in North east Rafah city.
2. At 02:15 on July 4th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

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