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Daily Report May 26, 2018

Total: 60
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Hizma town then stormed and searched several homes.

Attack

At 00:20, Israeli forces positioned in the area between Al-Ram and Abu Dis towns fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Physical Assault

At 11:30, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya military checkpoint assaulted Mustafa Abu Al-Rub and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Settlers Attacks

On the morning of May 25th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers assaulted 4 residents: Musa Samir Abu Tair, Issa Samir Abu Tair, Mahdi Samir Abu Tair, and Mohammed Talal Amira {All are workers from Sur Baher and Um Tubat villages}as they were returning from work in Jerusalem city.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Raid

1. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Kafr Malik village.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Ni'lin town.

Attack

At 12:40, Israeli forces positioned at the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

JENIN

Raid

At 20:30, Israeli forces raided Arrubuna village until 00:35.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 23:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Lid town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 10:50, Israeli forces raided Far'oun village.

QALQILIYA

Attack

1. At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators protesting against the closure for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces at "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning then detained 2 residents including a child.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Miytim Khaldoun Mohammed Radwan {17 years old}, and Thaer Ashraf Mohamed Zeid during clashes at "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Mustafa Yusef Ishtawi during clashes near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:05, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Hatab village until 03:15.

BETHLEHEM

Detention

At 23:40, Israeli forces positioned in Dar Salah village detained Ali Ismail Mohammad Al-Batat {A resident of Al-Thahriya town in Hebron district} as he attempted to enter Jerusalem.

Attack

At 22:00, Israeli forces positioned in Wadi Al-Hums area located in Dar Salah village opened fired towards a resident as he attempted to enter Jerusalem city and as a result left him hospitalized in Hebron city.

Injuries

Israeli forces positioned in Wadi Al-Hums area located in Dar Salah village opened fire towards and injured Yusef Hassan Mohammad Sarbil {A resident of Hebron city} a resident as he attempted to enter Jerusalem city.

HEBRON

Raid

At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Hebron city.

Attack

At 20:15, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Hebron fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters toward several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured a child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Hadeel Hamdi Jibril Al-Zir {17 years old} during clashes in the old city of Hebron.

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, Central Gaza , Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as result injured 23 residents {including 3 critically injured} and left 86 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
• 2 residents died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Gaza city 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

At 16:30 on May 25th 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 Jabaliya town in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 23 residents {including 3 critically injured} and left 86 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation in Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis and Rafah district.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 23 unidentified residents during clashes in in Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis and Rafah district.

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 May 25th 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 in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 23 residents {including 3 critically injured} and left 86 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation in Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis and Rafah district.

Killings

1. At 14:00 on May 25th 2018, Yasser Sami Habib {24 years old}{A resident of Gaza city} died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Gaza city on May 14th 2018.
2. At 03:00 on May 26th 2018, Hussien Salem Abu Awayda {41 years old}{A resident of Gaza city}died of serious injuries sustained after being wounded by the Israeli Military during clashes in east Gaza city on May 14th 2018.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:30 on May 25th 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 in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 23 residents {including 3 critically injured} and left 86 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation in Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis and Rafah district.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 16:30 on May 25th 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 Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 23 residents {including 3 critically injured} and left 86 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation in Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis and Rafah district.

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 closed.

Attack

At 16:30 on May 25th 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 Rafah city in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Al-Nakba {Catastrophe} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured 23 residents {including 3 critically injured} and left 86 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation in Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis and Rafah district.

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