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Daily Report May 23, 2019

Total: 67
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Detention

At dawn on May 22nd 2019, Israeli forces detained Abdallah Husam Abu Khalil during their raid into Hizma town {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report}.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:30, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

Since May 6 2019,the Israeli occupation forces reopened Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city for all civilians from 10:00 until 22:00 daily during which the checkpoint will be open from 07:00 until 22:00 for those entering Ramallah and Al-Bireh cities.

Raid

1. At dawn on May 23rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya town and detained 4 residents after confiscating their vehicle.
2. At dawn on May 23rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Kafr Ni'ma village and detained a University student.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Musab Bassam Ryan, Ashraf Saad, Mohammed Ghosoub Saad, and Fayez Ghosoub Saad in Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya town.
2. Israeli forces detained Usayed Abu Adi {a University student} in Kafr Ni'ma village.

JENIN

Raid

At 04:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Zababda and Qabatiya towns then detained 2 residents in Al-Zababda town.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Taha Najah al-Sharqawi and Mahdi Najah al-Sharqawi in Al-Zababda town.

TUBAS

Confiscation of Property

At 11:30, Israeli forces confiscated a truck owned by Mohammad Jamil Bisharat in Al-Jarouf area of Khirbeit Humsa Al-Foqa located in the North Jordan valley.

Assaults on Property

At 07:00 on May 22nd 2019, the Israeli military forced 15 families out of their home in Khirbeit Humsat Al-Foqa area located in the North Jordan valley region from 07:00 until 14:00 on May 22nd 2019 for alleged military training in the area {which was based on a prior military order given to local residents}.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 00:20, Israeli forces raided Quffin town, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and as a result injured a child and detained 4 residents {including a child} then withdrew at 03:45.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Mohammed Adel Ibrahim Tohma {15 years old}, Khalil Muwaffaq Tohma, Ayman Yousef Maree Zabin, and Adel Ibrahim Tohma in Quffin town.

Attack

At 00:20, 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 during their raid into Quffin town and as a result injured a child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured the child Muhanad Maher Husni Ta'ma {16 years old} during clashes in Quffin town.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Eliyas village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qaddum village, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:00.
2. At dawn on May 23rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Jayyous town and detained a residents.
3. At dawn on May 23rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Abdallah Bashir Abdallah Obied in Kafr Qaddum village.
2. Israeli forces detained Usayed Sameh Shukat Samaha in Jayyous town.
3. Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Nidal Saleem in Azzun town.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 11:00, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological sites then withdrew at a later time.
2. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Orif village, detained 2 residents {including a National Security Force officer}.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Anwar Ribhi Falah Al-Safadi {a National Security Force officer} and Usayed Mohammad Abdel-Hafith Shihada in Orif villag.

Confiscation of Property

At 21:00, Israeli forces confiscated construction equipment from a home {under construction} owned by Abdel-Hakeem Al-Najjar located in the eastern area of Burin village for allegedly not having a valid constriction license and because its located is close to proximity to a bypass road which the occupation authorities intend to create for the benefit of the settlers.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 18:30,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara junction military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

1. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Deir Istiya town {after an alleged stoning attack towards a Israeli settlers bus near "Emmanuel settlement}
2. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town until 02:55.

Settlers Attacks

At 02:05, a group of Israeli settlers positioned near the entrance of "Brugin" settlement located near Kafr Al-Dik town set fire to several tires after an alleged stoning attack towards a Israeli settlers bus.

JERICHO

Raid

At dawn on May 22nd 2019 and again at 00:40 on May 23rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Fasayil village, detained 5 residents, confiscated a vehicle and summoned 2 residents: Imad Ali Salama Abayat and Anas Ali Abayat to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 00:50.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Mahmoud Muhammad Nawawra, Abdullah Mahmud Nawawrah, Muhammad 'Abd al-Qader Ta'amra, Sami Musa Hussein Nawawrah and Muhammad Ahmad Nawawrah in Fasayil village.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on May 22nd 2019, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle in Fasayil village.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 00:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the west villages in Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 02:20.

Raid

1. At dawn on May 23rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town and detained a child.
2. At dawn on May 23rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Al-Mina village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Nour Mahmoud Al-Amour {15 years old} in Teqou' town.
2. Israeli forces detained Wadah Nimr Mohammad Kawazba in Al-Minah village.

Closure of Wall Gates

On May 22nd 2019, Israeli forces closed the wall gate in Al-Walaja village which leads to the home of Omar Hajajla which is located on the other side of the wall.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 01:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bani Na'im town and confiscated a vehicle.

Raid

At dawn on May 23rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Ma'en area located in south east Yatta town and summoned Mohammad Taya Ibrahim Shihada to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

1. At 19:10, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Fah's military area located in the old city of Hebron detained Yahya Mahmoud Ashour {A National Security Force officer}.
2. On the evening of May 22nd 2019, Israeli forces detained Ahmad Al-Haroub {a resident of Deir Sammit village}.

Physical Assault

At 00:45, the child :Khaldoun Imad Da'ana {13 years old} was hospitalized with a fractured arm after Israeli forces assaulted him in the old city of Hebron.

Confiscation of Property

At 01:00, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint near the entrance of Bani Na'im town confiscated a vehicle owned by Mus'ab Manasra.

New Military Post

At 16:50, Israeli forces installed a Military post in Tel Al-Rumayda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron.

Settlers Attacks

At 01:30, a group of Israeli settlers stormed and attacked a home owned by Hisham Salim Al-Rajabi located in Jabal Juhar area located in the old city of Hebron and assaulted him and his family members then withdrew at 01:50.

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. The Israeli occupation forces increased the area of ​​fishing, as opposed to the Wawa area In the north-west of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip and up to the port of Gaza to 6 nautical miles, and opposite the port of Gaza and even opposite the city of Rafah to 12 nautical miles and on May 21st 2019,The Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the permitted fishing area from the port of Gaza to the southern shore of Rafah to 15 nautical miles.

• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Gaza 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

At 20:40 on May 22nd 2019,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

At 10:00 on May 22nd 2019,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the exit and entry of residents.
* 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.

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