August 23, 2018

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers puncture the tires of a number of Palestinian vehicles in Urif near Nablus. Separately, settlers assault and injure 2 Palestinians driving outside Nablus. IDF troops patrol near Hebron and Nablus. Off Gaza’s coast, Israeli naval forces open fire on Palestinian fishing boats near Dayr al-Balah, causing no damage or injuries. (MNA, MNA, WAFA 8/23; PCHR 8/30)

Israel’s Housing Ministry approves tenders for the construction of 425 housing units in settlements in the West Bank. Separately, the Israeli authorities deposit for public review plans for 608 new housing units in Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem. (TOI 8/24)