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Daily Report May 25, 2018

Total: 62
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Detention

On May 24th 2018, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Musa Hamada and Hamid Al-Zaal {Both are residents of Jersualem city}.

Assaults on Property

On May 24th 2018, Israeli courts issued an order for the demolition of 200 homes of Bedouin community from Arab Al-Jahalin and for the demolition of a school in Khan Al-Hamra area located along the main road between "Malee Adumim" and "Kafar Adumim" settlement and also ordered the relocation of the residents of the Bedouin community to Abu Dis town then declared the area as State Land.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, 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

Raid

At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city until 00:50.

Detention

At 20:30, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Adam Mohamed El Helou, and Nathmi Khaled Samara {both are residents of Al-Amari camp in Al-Bireh city} as they reported to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon in "Ofar" military base.

Injuries

At dawn on May 24th 2018, the child Loia Jamal Khader {16 years old} was injured during clashes in Al-Amari camp in Al-Bireh city {as mentioned in the previous report}.

JENIN

Raid

1. At dawn on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Hashimiya village and detained a resident.
2. At 07:50 on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town and Zubadat village.
3. At 22:35, Israeli forces raided Faqu'a and Beit Qad villages.
4. At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Barta'a Al-Sharqiya village , stormed and searched a vehicle repair shop then detained 3 residents.

Detention

1. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Jalmat military checkpoint detained Muneeb Hassan Mohammad Al-Khatib {A resident of Beit Sahour city in Bethlehem district}
2. Israeli forces detained Sa'id Ibrahim Jarrar in Al-Hashimiya village.
3. Israeli forces detained 3 resiednts: Aseel 'Omar Abbas Raddad {A resident of Sayda village in Tulkarem district}, Mohammed Samir Ammar {A resident of Qafin villag in Tulkarem district} and' Abd Mohammed Nafla {A resident of Qafin villag in Tulkarem district} during their raid into Barta'a Al-Sharqiya village.

TUBAS

Raid

At 03:30 on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided Tamoun town.

TULKAREM

Raid

1. At 16:55, Israeli forces raided Safarin village until 17:25.
2. At 01:25, Israeli forces raided Shwakiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city.

NABLUS

Raid

At 08:20, Israeli forces raided Beit Iba town, Burqa, Beit Immrin, Sabastiya, Al-Naqurat and Deir Sharaf village until 11:50.

Attack

At 20:10, Israeli forces positioned near Madma village bridge opened fire towards 2 residents {for alleged throwing of a Molotov bomb} and as a result left them hospitalized in Nablus city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Hamdan Zakaria Assa'us and Khalid Mohammed Kanaan {both of whom are residents of Burin village} during clashes near Madma village bridge.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Oskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 21:30, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Mohammad Hshma {A resident of Biddu town in Jerusalem district}.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jurat Al-Sham'a village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Dohat town, stormed and searched several merchant shops, inspected surveillance camera recordings for alleged shooting incident near Al-Nafaq checkpoint located in North West Beit Jala city.

Attack

At dawn on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces opened fire towards a resident {for allegedly shooting towards Al-Nafaq checkpoint located in North West Beit Jala city} and as a result injured him then proceeded to detain him.

Injuries

Israeli forces opened fire towards and injured Mohammad Sami Yunis Shahin {A resident of Al-Duhisheh camp in Bethlehem city} {for allegedly shooting towards Al-Nafaq checkpoint located in North West Beit Jala city}.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Sami Yunis Shahin {A resident of Al-Duhisheh camp in Bethlehem city} {for allegedly shooting towards Al-Nafaq checkpoint located in North West Beit Jala city}.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Sammit village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 22:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Zif village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 23:55.

Raid

At dawn on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained 2 residents {including a child}.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammed Wahid Hamdi Abu Maria 17 years old, and Mohamed Ibrahim Naeem Abu Maria in Beit Ummar town.

Physical Assault

At 02:30, Ashraf Abdel-Wahab Assaliya {A resident of Hebron city} was hospitalized with contusions after Israeli forces assaulted him near Dar Salah village in Bethlehem district as he was attempting to enter Jerusalem.

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 stripe 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 and Central Gaza district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.
• 2 residents died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp located in Central Gaza district on May 14th 2018.

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 08:00 on May 24th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town then temporarily detained 2 fishermen and released them after confiscating the fishing boat.
2. At 14:20 on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Beit Hanun town.
3. At 20:55 on May 24th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

Temporary Detention

At 08:00 on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces temporarily detained 2 fishermen: Rasem Ishaq Zayed, and his brother Mohammed off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town then released them after confiscating their fishing boat.

Confiscation of Property

At 08:00 on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated a fishing boat after temporarily detained 2 fishermen: Rasem Ishaq Zayed, and his brother Mohammed 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 14:15 on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 00:35 on May 25th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Maghazi camp.

Killings

1. At 20:00 on May 24th 2018, Ahmad Ali Mustafa Qatuosh {23 years old}{A resident of Deir Al-Balah city} died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp located in Central Gaza district on May 14th 2018.
2. At 22:00 on May 24th 2018, Muhanad Baker Abu Tahoun {21 years old} {A resident of Al-Nussirat camp} died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp located in Central Gaza district on May 14th 2018.

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.

Detention

At 09:30 on May 24th 2018, Israeli forces detained a unidentified resident in North east Rafah city as he was attempting to climb the border fence into Israel.

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