September 30, 2017

In the West Bank, the IDF maintains its general closure of 9 Jerusalem-area villages for a 5th day, following the deadly attack on 9/26. During a raid in Duha village near Bethlehem, IDF troops arrest 1 Palestinian and spark clashes with stone-throwing residents; there are no serious injuries. IDF troops arrest 3 Palestinians and destroy the entrance to a home during raids near Bethlehem, and patrol near Hebron. Off Gaza’s coast, Israeli naval forces open fire on Palestinian fishing boats near Jabaliya refugee camp, causing no damage or injuries. (MNA 9/30; WAFA 10/1; PCHR 10/5)