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Daily Report October 23, 2019

Total: 48
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At 22:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and clashed with several residents.

Attack

1. At 09:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Eisawiya village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 22:20, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

House Demolition

1. At 13:00, Israeli authorities forced Sultan Bashir to demolish his home {approximately 50 m2} located in Jabal Mukkabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city and threatened to fine him {in the event that the Israeli Military implements the demolition order} for allegedly being built without a license.
2.At 01:40, Israeli forces demolished a building {consisting of 3 floors} located along Al-Quds road in Qalandiya camp which is owned by the family of Ali Hassan Khalifa {who was killed by Israeli forces}.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:00,a group of Israeli settlers led by "Yehuda Glik" {A member of the Israeli Parliament} under the protection of Israeli Military and Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:05,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Tayba village junction {located along Al-Murajat road which connects Ramallah and Jericho} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Silwad town, detained a resident, confiscated 80000 NIS after storming and searching his home then summoned Tamer Murshid Hamad to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
2. At 04:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Ni'ma village and clashed with several residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Ahed Hamad in Silwad town.

Attack

At 04:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Kafr Ni'ma village.

Confiscation of Property

At 03:30,Israeli forces confiscated 80000 NIS after storming and searching the family home of Mahmoud Ahed Hamed after detaining him during their raid into Silwad town.

Closure of main Roads

At 01:30, Israeli forces closed the steel gate located along the main road leading to Al-Jalazoun camp {which is located near Bet El settlement} and impeded the free flow of traffic.

JENIN

Raid

At 18:05, Israeli forces raided Az Zababida town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Marcel Munthir Dhihada Ishtaya and Maysara Munthir Dhihada Ishtaya {both are residents of Salem village in Nablus district} during their raid into Az Zababida town.

Attack

On the morning of October 23rd 2019, Israeli forces positioned at Barta'a military checkpoint opened fire towards a resident and as a result left him hospitalized.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Abdallah Hassan Ithimer {a resident of Tulkarem district} after opening fire towards him at Barta'a military checkpoint.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 03:05, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 05:30.

Attack

At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate located in Deir al Ghusun town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several farmers {as they were protesting against the Israeli military's placing a cement block near the steel gate which blocked residents access to their land located behind the wall during which Israeli forces temporarily detained several of them after closing the wall gate then disposed of their entry permits which allows them access to the land} and as a result left several of them suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

Raid

At 04:45, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Nadi Mufeed Ismail Radwan and Ismail Mufeed Ismail Radwan in Azzun town.

NABLUS

Assaults on Property

On October 22nd 2019, Israeli forces prevented several residents from entering agricultural land in Batshiyat area located in the western section of Qaryut village despite not having to seek prior coordination in order to enter the land.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 22:50.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:55 and again at 14:50 and 19:40 ,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 19:55.

Detention

At 22:00, Israeli forces positioned at Container Military checkpoint detained Eyad Bassam Khalil Al-Za'akik {a resident of Beit Ummar town in Hebron district}.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:05,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fah's area located in South Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Bani Na'im town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 21:00,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Hebron city {located along bypass road 35 near Halhul town bridge} then searched residents and vehicles.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on August 26th 2019,The permanent and comprehensive cease-fire entered into force on the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings, introduce humanitarian and relief assistance and reconstruction supplies, expand the fishing area for 6 miles, Up to 12 miles by the end of the current year, reducing the area of ​​the buffer zone from 300 m to 100 m, freedom of movement and preventing assassinations. The other issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within one month of the cease-fire.
On the morning of 28 June 2019, the Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the sea fishing area in the north of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip and up to 6 nautical miles from the port of Gaza and from the port of Gaza to the south of Rafah until 15 nautical miles .

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

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.

Attack

1. At 07:30 on October 22nd 2019,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 08:30 on October 22nd 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jabaliya town.
3. At 09:15 on October 22nd 2019,,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
4. At 10:30 on October 22nd 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jabaliya 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 08:40 on October 22nd 2019,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 08:40 on October 22nd 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land located in east Al-Maghazi camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 08:35 on October 22nd 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 09:45 on October 22nd 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
3. At 10:30 on October 22nd 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the exit and entry of residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entrance of Humanitarian aid, limited supplies of Diesel fuel and construction material for Internationally funded projects.

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