July 23, 2016

The IDF maintains its restrictions on Palestinian movement in and around Bethlehem, put in place on 7/22, including a new road closure in a nearby village, as well as its general closure of the Hebron district, in place since 7/1. Meanwhile, IDF troops arrest 3 Palestinians and issue 1 arrest summons during late-night raids and house searches in Bethlehem, nr. Salfit, and nr. Hebron; and patrol nr. Hebron throughout the day. Israeli settlers verbally assault and physically threaten Palestinians working their land nr. Bethlehem. In East Jerusalem, Israeli forces arrest 2 Palestinians during raids in Shu‘fat. Along Gaza’s border, IDF troops open fire on Palestinian homes and farming areas nr. Khan Yunis. (MNA, WAFA 7/23; MNA 7/24; PCHR 7/28)