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Daily Report October 14, 2016

Total: 52
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles until 02:15.

Detention

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces detained Samer Mujahid {A resident of Jerusalem City} near Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old city of Jerusalem.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces detained Shadi Abu Ghurayeb {A resident of Al-Thuri neighborhood in Jerusalem city}

Attack

At 20:00, Israeli forces positioned at the North entrance of Al-Ram town fired rubber coated steel bullets , stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Turmus'aya town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 22:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Khirbat Al-Misbah village and detained a child {for allegedly possessing a knife}.

Raid

At dawn on October 13th 2016, Israeli forces raided Deir Abu Mash'aal village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 17:30, Israeli forces detained the mother of Muhanad Al-Halabi { who was killed by Israeli forces in the old city of Jerusalem} {A resident of Surda village} as she was reporting to Israeli intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. At 22:30, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Nablus detained Hamza Al-Ful {A resident of Qalqilya city}.
3. Israeli forces detained the child: Muhanad Is'haq Al-Shiekh (15 years old) {for allegedly possessing a knife}.
4. Israeli forces detained Kamal Nassar Khamis Habish in Deir Abu Mash'al village.

Attack

At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint between Al-Zabada town and The Arab American University of Jenin then searched residents and vehicles until 05:15.

Raid

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Zubaba village until 11:00.
2. At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town , clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home , detained a resident then withdrew at 05:15.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ahmad Naji Abu Zalta in Qabatiya town.

Attack

At 00:35, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades toward several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Qabatiya town.

TUBAS

Destruction of Property

On October 13th 2016, Israeli forces levelled a road {approximately 2 m long} which connects Al-Hadidiya village and Khilat Makhoul located in the North Jordan valley then closed it with dirt mounds after members Human rights Association were able to prevent bulldozers from completely leveling the road.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 15:50, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

QALQILIYA

Raid

At 20:30, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.

NABLUS

Raid

At 09:05, Israeli forces raided Nablus city and Askar camp, stormed the family home of Ashraf Taha Ahmad Qatnani {who was killed by Israeli forces} then took measurements of the home to prepare it for demolition then proceeded to storm the home of Baseem Salah {who was killed by Israeli forces} and again at 02:50 clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes , detained 3 residents then withdrew at 05:40.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Yunis Midhat Al-Nadi , Hamdi Khashan and Alaa Arafat in Nablus city.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 19:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara junction and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At 08:10, Israeli forces raided Masahat village until 08:30.

Detention

At 09:00, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara checkpoint detained 2 residents: Alaa Fakhri Musa Taqatqa and Mahmoud Mohammad Mahmoud Taqatqa {Both residents of Beit Fajjar town}.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

At 09:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Al-Jamra checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 20:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road located in Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles until 20:20.
2. At 21:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Marj Al-Na'jeh then searched residents and vehicles.

Confiscation of Property

On October 13th 2016, Israeli forces confiscated 2 residential tents owned by Ali Suliman Al-Malihat and Mohammad Ali Al-Malihat located in Arab Al-Malihat Bedouin community in west Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dara Salah village bridge {located in east Beit Sahour city} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town } then searched residents and vehicles until 00:50.

Raid

At 21:05, Israeli forces raided Bir Anat area located in Beit Jallah city and stormed 4 homes.

Attack

At 23:15, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Zif village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

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 sea port and airports in the coming month.

•Israeli Military forces broke the ceasefire agreement opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts.
•Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Attack

At 09:10 on October 13th 2016, Israeli naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in West Beit Lahiya town.

GAZA

* 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 18:20 on October 13th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fired towards agriculture land located in east Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 17:50 on October 13th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land located in east Al-Qarara town.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
*Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is is open for the entry of Humanitarian assistance, diesel fuel and construction material.

Attack

At 08:00 on October 13th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.

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