In the West Bank, the PA announced a 14-day ban on movement between West Bank governorates, closures of non-essential businesses, and a ban on all movement between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The new restrictions were imposed as the death toll from COVID-19 rose to 39 Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. 2 Palestinians were arrested during late-night raids in Yatta and al-Fawar refugee camp. In East Jerusalem, 1 Palestinian family demolished their own home in Silwan to avoid exorbitant Israeli demolition fees; 6 people were displaced. In Israel, Israeli forces demolished 1 wedding hall in al-Tira, leading to confrontations with Palestinian citizens of Israel; tear-gas related injuries were reported. Off the coast of Gaza, Israeli naval forces opened fire on Palestinian fishermen within 3 nautical miles off the shore; no injuries were reported. (WAFA, WAFA, WAFA, WAFA 7/12; PCHR 7/16)
Sunday, July 12, 2020