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Daily Report November 19, 2016

Total: 52
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 16:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Jaba' checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

1. At 16:50, Israeli forces raided Hizma town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 20:10.
2. At 20:40, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town, stormed Al-Quds University Campus then withdrew at 05:30.

Detention

1. At 21:30, Israeli forces detained Hamad Sameer {A resident of Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city}.
2. At dawn on November 19th 2016, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Hata gate in the old city of Jerusalem detained Abdel-Fattah Al-Fakhoury.

Attack

1. At 16:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Hizma town.
2. At 19:40, Israeli forces ed stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Abu Dis town and as a result left 29 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Assault on Educational sector

At 20:40, Israeli forces stormed Al-Quds University campus during their raid into Abu Dis town then withdrew at 05:30.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Ur village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 16:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sinjil town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Sinjil town then stormed and searched a building.
2. At 03:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp until 04:00.

Demonstrations

1. At 12:20, a demonstration took place in Bil’in village protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with Israeli forces and as a result suffocated several residents from tear gas inhalation
2. At 12:20, a demonstration took place in Nil’in village protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with Israeli forces and as a result suffocated several residents from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

1. At 12:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators participating in a demonstration against the construction of the wall in Bil'in village and as s result left several protesters suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 12:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators participating in a demonstration against the construction of the wall in Nil'in village and as s result left several protesters suffocated from tear gas inhalation .
3. At 13:45, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of "Ofra" military base fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning, detained a resident and temporarily detained Mohammad Adnan Mustafa then released him at a later time.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of "Ofra" military base detained Abboud Adnan Jadou' Mustafa.

Temporary Detention

At 13:15, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of "Ofra" military base temporarily detained Mohammad Adnan Mustafa then released him at a later time.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 11:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 12:20.

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Bazariya village junction located in east Anata town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint at Bazariya village junction located in east Anata town detained Jamal Al-Deen Riyad Ahmad Suliman {A resident of Tulkarem city}.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Demonstrations

At 12:15, a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators who attempted to reach the demonstration site and as a result left several demonstrators suffocated from tear gas inhalation..

Attack

At 12:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance as a result left several demonstrators suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 07:40 on November 18th 2016, Israeli forces raided Qabalan town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Billal Shareef Hassan Alamah in Qabalan town.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit city then searched residents and vehicles until 17:05.
2. At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along "Abbar Al-Samarah" road then searched residents and vehicles.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 23:30 on November 17th 2016, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city and summoned 2 residents: Hamza Ibrahim Zarinat and Thaer Ibrahim Salamah Jurish to report to Israeli intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 04:00 on November 18th 2016.

Attack

At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned at the West entrance of Teqou' town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured the child: Mahmoud Hussien Gabril (17 years old) leaving him hospitalized.

Injuries

The child: Mahmoud Hussien Gabril (17 years old) was hospitalized after he sustained injuries during confrontations between residents and Israeli forces near the west entrance of Teqou'.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 23:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Samou' town.
2. At dawn on November 19th 2016, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town, summoned 2 residents: Ahmad Mohammad Ayed Awad and Khaled Khalil Abdel-Fattah Sabarnah to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Attack

At 11:45, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Adisat area in Sa'ir town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Temporary Detention

At 13:30, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Hebron temporarily detained the child Firas Yacoub Al-Natsheh {11 years old} then released him after they physically assaulted him.

Physical Assault

At 13:30, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Hebron physically assaulted the child Firas Yacoub Al-Natsheh {11 years old} in the old city of Hebron.

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 forces positioned behind the Green Line broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Gaza and Central Gaza districts and as a result killed a resident and injured 3 others.
• Israeli naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

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

Attack

At 15:30 on November 18th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* 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 14:30 on November 18th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several residents located in the vicinity Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city as they were participating in demonstrations protesting the Israeli Military and settler attack on Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

A unidentified resident was injured during confrontations in the vicinity Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 15:00 on November 18th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several residents located in the vicinity of east Al-Buriej camp as they were participating in demonstrations protesting the Israeli Military and settler attack on Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and as a result killed a resident and injured 2 others.

Killings

Mohammad Sa'ed Abu Sa'aydeh {A resident of Al-Nusirat camp} was killed during confrontations with Israeli forces in east Al-Buriej camp.

Injuries

2 unidentified residents were injured during confrontations with Israeli forces in east Al-Buriej camp.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is partially open for the entry and exit of residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

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