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Daily Report July 7, 2016

Total: 67
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 17:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Jaba' checkpoint {which is located along the main road connecting Jerusalem Ramallah and Jericho} and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

1. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town until 02:35.
2. At 03:50, Israeli forces raided Qalandia camp, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:15.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Salah Lutfi Abdel-Ra'uf Hamad in Qalandia camp

Settlers Attacks

At 20:00, 3 Israeli settlers stormed the old city of Jerusalem and set fire to Faysal Gate {A Main Gate entrance leading to Al-Aqsa mosque compound} during which several residents were able to prevent the settler attack.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ras Kar Kar village then searched residents and vehicles

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:00 and again at 23:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Jawarish village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 00:25.
2. At 12:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Kafriyat road which connects Tulkarem and Qalqilya then searched residents and vehicles until 13:05.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town, assaulted 3 Security Force officer then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.

Physical Assault

At 15:40, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Azzun assaulted 3 security Force officers: Ali Abdel-Azziz Saleem (A Civil Defense force officer), Nidal Ibrahim Anaya (A Civil Defense force officer) and Ali Hussien (A National Security Force Officer).

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Ein Buis village then searched residents and vehicles until 12:10.

Raid

At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Einbuis village , set up a checkpoint then withdrew at 12:10.

Settlers Attacks

At 03:40, Israeli settlers during a vehicle stormed Joseph's Tomb area in Nablus city then withdrew after being chased away by Palestinian Police officers guarding the site.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road connecting Salfit city and Burqin town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:10.

Raid

1. At 15:00, Israeli forces raided Yasuf village until 15:15.
2. At 19:10, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik and Bruqin towns until 21:10.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

At 14:50, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Al-Hamra checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 15:35.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 07:45 on July 6th 2016, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the Dead Sea junction then searched residents and vehicle.
2. At 13:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Jiftlik village then searched residents and vehicle until 14:50.
3. At 01:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 05:00.

Raid

1. At 13:55 and again at 01:35 on July 7th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Jiftlik village, stormed and searched 2 homes and confiscated a resident Identification card then withdrew at 02:30.
2. At 23:40, Israeli forces raided Fasayil village until 00:15.

Confiscation of Property

At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Jiftlik village and confiscated an Identification card owned by Shayma Judah Anoun.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:00 and again at 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00
2. At 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.

Raid

1. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Irtas village.
2. At dawn on July 7th 2016, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched 2 homes and detained 2 children.

Detention

1. At 19:15, Israeli forces positioned near "Navi Danail" settlement located in Al-Khader town detained Thaer Jamal Mohammad Ta'amra (A resident of Bethlehem) after he was injured in a vehicle accident after an Israeli Military vehicle rammed his vehicle.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 children: Salah Ibrahim Al-Assad (17 years old) and Ahmad Qassim Al-Azraq (16 years old) in Al-Ayada camp in Bethlehem city.

Attack

At dawn on July 7th 2016, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed 2 home during their raid into Al-Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:10, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at the north entrance of Hebron city located along the by pass road 35 near Halhul bridge and at the entrance of Al-Huwar arae located at the North entrance of Hahul town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 10:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Haji" settlement located in south Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 03:20, Israeli forces raided Dura town, clashed with several residents,detained 3 residents then withdrew at 04:40.
2. At 03:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Burj village , detained a resident then withdrew at 04:40.

Detention

1. At 04:45 on July 6th 2016, Israeli forces detained Raed Ali Khalil Sabarneh during their raid into Beit Ummar town as mentioned in the previous report.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces positioned near "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city detained 3 residents including 2 children: Mohammad Mustafa Jaber(14 years old), Ibrahim Nader Abu Odeh (16 years old) and Mohammad Yassin Jaber (20 years old) as they were carrying toy guns.
3. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Wael Hussien Raghib Al-Fiqyat, Ayman Ibrahim Al-Fiqiyat and Raghed Ghalib Al-Amayreh in Dura town.
4. Israeli forces detained Hussien Jabarat Al-Fuqah in Al-Buriej village.

Attack

1. At 14:55, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Samu' town opened fire towards a vehicle.
2. At 03:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Dura town.

Closure of main Roads

At 19:45, Israeli forces closed the entrances of Al-Nabi Yunis area{along the main road connecting Bethlehem and Hebron}, the entrance of Al-Fah's area located in south Hebron city and Al-Far'a road leading to Al-Karama village and Al-Fuwar camp.

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 sea port and airports in the coming month.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza District.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Gaza District.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Attack

At 21:45, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in 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

1. At 21:50, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.
2. At 21:55, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural lands in east Jahir Ad-Dik town located in south east Gaza 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.

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