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Daily Report December 15, 2016

Total: 40
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Killings

At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned near "Al-Alam" road in the old city of Jerusalem opened fire towards Hamad Dakhlalah Khadier Al-Shiekh {21 years old}{ A resident of Beit Surik} for allegedly stabbing several Israeli soldiers and as a result killed him during which the child Fihmi Eyad Jolius (13 years old) was hit by a stray bullet to the head as he was walking home from school leaving him hospitalized in critical condition.

Injuries

At 12:00, the child Fihmi Eyad Jolius (13 years old) was hit by a stray bullet to the head as he was walking home from school leaving him hospitalized in critical condition as Israeli forces opened fire towards and killed Hamad Dakhlalah Khadier Al-Shiekh {21 years old}{ A resident of Beit Surik} near "Al-Alam" road in the old city of Jerusalem .

Attack

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Alam road in the old city of Jerusalem opened fire towards and killed Hamad Dakhlalah Khadier Al-Shiekh {21 years old} { A resident of Beit Surik} for allegedly stabbing several Israeli soldiers.

2.At 15:00, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning in Shu'fat camp.

Detention

1. On the morning of December 15th 2016, Israeli forces detained Oday Adnan Ghayth {A resident of Jerusalem city}.
2. On the afternoon of December 14th 2016, Israeli forces detained Husni Shahin {A resident of Jerusalem city}.

House Demolition

At 07:00 in December 14th 2016, Israeli forces escorting several bulldozers demolished the home of Osama Salah Abu Saba' in Beit Hanina town.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.
2. At 18:55 and again at 07:20 December 15th 2016, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 21:35, Israeli forces raided Deir Abu Mash'al village and stormed the home of Adel Al-Barghouthi {A Palestinian Intelligence force officer} and confiscated surveillance camera footage then withdrew at 22:10.

Confiscation of Property

At 21:35, Israeli forces confiscated surveillance camera footage as they stormed the home of Adel Al-Barghouthi {A Palestinian Intelligence force officer} during their raid into Deir Abu Mash'al village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Dotan" settlement then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Jenin camp, stormed and searched several homes owned by : Mohammad Nimer Qandil and Nimer Qandil {both are National Security Force Officers}.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 17"50, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow odf traffic until 19:15.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 10:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 12:45.

Raid

1. At 00:50, Israeli forces raided Assira Al-Shamaliya , summoned several residents: Husni Al-Burini, Darar Hamadah and Mohammed Sa'adeh to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning and detained a resident then withdrew at 05:05.

2. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Balata camp, stormed several homes owned by Mohammad Zied Al-Terawi, Riyad Marshoud, Basel Marshoud, Alaa Marshoud, Raed Lutfi Marshud during which several residents clashed with Israeli forces who detained a resident then withdrew at 04:20.

Attack

At 01:00, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Balata camp.

Detention

1. At 00:50,Israeli forces detained Obada Nizar Abdel-Min'im Jamal {31 years old} during their raid into Assira Al-Shamaliya town.
2. At 01:00, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Hussien Marshud during their raid into Balata camp.

Settlers Attacks

At 19:25, a group of Israeli settlers from "Ytizhar" settlement stoned residents and vehicles travelling along the main road near the settlement.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles until 11:30.

Raid

At 01:55, Israeli forces raided Marda town, stormed and searched Salah Mohammad Issa Al-Samari 's{85 years old} home then withdrew at 02:30

Detention

At 23:50, Israeli forces positioned at Harris town junction detained Ramzi Abdel-Salam Aref {A resident of Marda town}.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

On the morning of December 15th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Duhisheh camp and detained a resident.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Bethlehem city then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.
2. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Halhoul village bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 19:35.

Detention

On the morning of December 15th 2016, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Maher Ata Amarnah { 27 years old} during their raid into Al-Dhisheh camp.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Fuwar junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 12:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Libat town and Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 08:25, Israeli forces raided Surif town, detained a resident then withdrew at a a later time.
2. At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Ithna town, stormed and searched the home of Jamal Ali Al-Tumayzi , Mohammad Abu Jah'shiya and Harith Ibrahim Mohammad Awad then withdrew at 04:40.

Detention

At 08:25, Israeli forces detained Ghalib Ghazi Hamidat during their raid into Surif town.

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 broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards agricultural land in Khan Yunis district.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

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

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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

On the morning of December 15th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the entry and exit.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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