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Daily Report January 31 2020

Total: 137

 

 

                                                                         DAILY SITUATION REPORT

                                              08:00, 30th January 2020  – 08:00, 31st January 2020

WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

On January 29th 2020, demonstrations took place for the second consecutive day in all districts in the West Bank and Gaza strip rejecting The United States of America's presidents announcement of the "Deal of the Century" which aims to settle the Palestinian issue, and the participants in the marches and events confirmed their support of President Mahmoud Abbas and Palestinian leaderships demand for the implementation of the International resolutions to safeguarding the rights of the Palestinian people on their land and establishing an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital within the borders of June 4, 1967.

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

1. At 20:40,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Jaba' military checkpoint {which is located along the m ain road connecting Jerusalem, Ramallah and Jericho districts} and impeded the free flow of traffic.
2. At 21:00, Israeli Military forces closed Qalandiya Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic then reopened it at a later time.

Raid

1.At dawn on January 30th 2020 and agian at 20:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, clashed with residents as they stormed and searched several homes and detained 8 residents.
2. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram and Himza towns.

Detention

1. At 09:15, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Munthir Shwiky and Ehab Mohammad Sakafi in Al-Thuri neuighborhood in Jersalem city.
2. At 20:10, Israeli forces detained Abdallah Al-Jolani in the old city of Jerusalem.
3. At dawn on January 31st 2020, Israeli forces detained 3 resiednts: Muhammad Abu Shousha, Mahmoud Al-Teryaki, and Ahmad Al-Kiswani in Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
4. Israeli forces detained 8 residents:Muhammad Magdi Attia, Muhammad Amjad Atiyah, Muhammad Dawood Mahmoud, Muhammad Marwan Obaid, Ali Sufyan Obaid, Muhammad Imran Obaid, Muhammad Mubtasim Obaid, and Mutasim Hamza Obaid in Al-Eisawiya village.

Temporary Detention

At 15:00, Israeli forces temporarily detained 4 children: Abdul Karim Sadiq Awad, {15 years old}, and his siblings, Mahdi {12 years old}, Ahmed {12 years old} and Ibrahim {10 years old} {all are residents of Bir Nabala town} in Jerusalem city then released them at a 20:30.

Deportation

At 13:50, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city issued orders banning Yasser Darwish from entering Al-Aqsa mosque for a period of 16 days and fined hime 1000 as a condition for his release after being detained at an earlier time.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

1.At 09:00,a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.
2. At dawn on January 31st 2020,00, Israeli Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and assaulted several worshipers then fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun anc tear gas canisters towards several worshipers during dawn prayers and as a result injured 10 residents leaving them hospitalized with contusions.

Attack

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Ram town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2.At 16:30,Israeli forces positioned in Shu'fat camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 20:10, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.
4.At 23:30, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya military checkpoint fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left a resident hospitalized.
5.At dawn on January 31st 2020, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several worshipers during dawn prayers as they stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and as a result injured 10 residents.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured Mohammad Adel Muslih suring clashes near Qalandiya military checkpoint.
2. Israeli forces injured 10 unidentified residents after firing rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents during clashes in Al-Aqsa mosque compound.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road leading to Rawabi city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Tayba town until 10:20.
2. At 19:50, Israeli forces raided Deir Intham village and clashed with several residents.

Detention

At 15:40, Israeli forces detained Ribhi Masarwa {a resident of Al-Jalazoun camp}.

Attack

1. At 13:20, , Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents { and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation
2.At 13:20, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning .
3.At 13:55, Israeli forces positioned at "Pesagot" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning
4.At 14:00, Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Al-Mughier village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.
5. At 19:50, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning during their raid into Deir Intham village.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city.

Closure of main Roads

At 13:20, Israeli forces closed the steel gate along the main road leading to Al-Jalazoun camp near "Bet El" settlement and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at 21:15.

Settlers Attacks

At 13:45, Israeli settlers stormed the east area of Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya town and smashed the windshields of several vehicles owned by local residents who were planting Olive trees on land in the area.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ya'bad town junction , temporarily detained 2 residents then released them at 00:15.

Temporary Detention

At 23:30, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at Ya'bad town junction temporarily detained 2 residents:Abdel-Kareem Kamal Khalid Abu Baker and Sha'lan Kiwan Abu Baker then released them at 00:15.

TUBAS

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Wadi Malah road in the North Jordan valley then searched residents and residents.

TULKAREM

Attack

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned at wall gate {104} located in Tulkarem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstratores for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

QALQILIYA

Attack

1. At 12:10, ,Israeli forces positioned near Jaljuliya military checkpoint located at the south east entrance of Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstratores for alleged stoning.
2. At 15:30,Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents {protesting against the continued closure} for alleged stoning and as a result criticaly injured a child after he was struck in the head.
3. At 16:20,Israeli forces positioned at the west entrance of Jayyous town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstratores for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces criticaly injured the child: Amer Muhanad Ishtawi {15 years old}after he was struck in the head during clashes at the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military}.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Sara village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Qalqiliya distrcits} then serached residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Ijinsiniya and Zuwata village then serached residents and vehicles.
3. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Bazariya village junction, temporarily detained a resident then released him at a later time.

Raid

1. At 07:00 on January 30th 2020, Israeli forces raided Assira Al=Shamaliya town until 14:00.
2. At 14:55, Israeli forces raided Madma village until 15:10.
3.At 17:20, Israeli forces raided Burin village and clashed with several residents.
4. At 21:35, Israeli forces raided Awarta village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers then withdrew at a later time.
5. At 03:25, Israeli forces raided Qabalan town.
6. At 05:10, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya , Ijinsiniya and Nasef Jibiel villages.

Temporary Detention

At 18:30, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at Bazariya village junction temporarily detained Muhanad Salah {a resident of Burqa village} then released him at a later time.

Attack

1. At 17:20, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents forcalleged stoning during their raid into Burin village.
2. At 19:50, Israeli forces positioned near the enbtrance of Beita town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents forcalleged stoning.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit city then serached residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then serached residents and vehicles.

Settlers Attacks

At 22:40,a group of Israeli settlers positioned near Harris village stoned vehicles and damaged a vehicle owned by Ayham Ahmad Ishtawi.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

At 13:30,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Al-Hamra Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 10:20.

Detention

At 15:40, Israeli forces positioned near Aqbat Jabr camp detained Malik Mohammad Abu Qarinat as he was herding his goats.

Attack

At 12:55, Israeli forces positioned near the south entrance of Jericho city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:20 and again at 22:55, 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.
2. At 11:30,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the north entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 12:30.
3. At 23:50,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jala city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 15:05 and again at 23:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Jalla city until 24:00.

Detention

At 20:20, Israeli forces detained the child: Mohammad Ahmad Amr Shakarna {a resident of Nihlin village} as he was walking near "Betar Elat" settlement.

Attack

At 16:30, Iseaeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired rubber coated steel bullets , stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning.

Closure of main Roads

At 17:20, Israeli forces closed the steel gate located at the west entrance of Teqou' town and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:45,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 21:20,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Al-Samou' town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:10, Israeli forces raided Tarqumiya town until 05:10.
2. At 02:45, Israeli forces raided Beit Ula town then stormed and searched 2 homes.

Temporary Detention

At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned in Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city temporarily detained Zidan Al-Sharabati then released him after assaulting him.

Attack

1. At 08:30,Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Arrub camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several school children for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 10:10, Israeli forces positioned in Wadi Khanis area in Sa'ir town fired rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstratores for alleged stoning.
3. At 13:40, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstratores for alleged stoning and as a result left several rrsidents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
4. On the evening of January 30th 2020, Israeli force positioned at Al-Thaher area located in Beit Ummar town near "Karmi Tsur" settlement fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstratores for alleged stoning and detained 2 children.

Detention

1. At 14:50, Israeli forces detained 2 children:Nasser Hassan Muhammad Jawabreh {15 years old}, and Qusay Bassam Abu Hashhash {15 years old} {residents of Al-Arrub camp}.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 children:Hamza Sameeh Issa Bahr {14 years old}, and Abdullah Fahd Ibrahim Uda Sabarna {12 years old} during clashes at Al-Thaher area located in Beit Ummar town near "Karmi Tsur" settlement.

Settlers Attacks

On the morning of January 30th 2020, a group of Israeli settlers positioned near "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city stoned vehicles and as a result injured a child.

Injuries

Israeli settlers injured a unidentified child after stoning vehicles near "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city.

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 and luanched 6 tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards 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 and Rafah districts.
•Israeli Military aircraft's broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 15 missiles {during 10 consecutive airstrikes} towards Rafah district.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 3 projectiles towards the Green Line.

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

At 08:30 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

Palestinian Attacks

At 23:25 on January 30th 2020, Palestinian gunmen luanched 3 projectiles towards the Green line.

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

1. At 12:00 on January 30th 2020,Israeli forces positioned behined the Green line opened fire towards a Sanitation truck, east of Khuza'a, east of Gaza City.
2. At 13:30 on January 30th 2020,Israeli forces positioned behined the Green line opened fire towards several residents near the border fence in east Khan Yunis city.
3. At 13:55 on January 30th 2020,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town located in north east Khan Yunis city.

Palestinian Attacks

At 13:35 on January 30th 2020,lestinian Gunmen opened fire towards Israeli forces positioned behind the border fence in Al-Farahin area loacted 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.

Attack

1. At 16:20 on January 30th 2020,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Rafah city.
2. At 16:50 on January 30th 2020,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards an open area in east Rafah city.
3. At 17:00 on January 30th 2020,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Rafah city.
4. At 17:10 on January 30th 2020,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Rafah city.
5. At 17:30 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

Air Strike

1. At 16:30 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 1 missile towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.
2. At 16:40 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 1 missile towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.
3. At 16:45 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 1 missile towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.
4. At 02:45 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 1 missile towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.
5. At 02:55 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 1 missile towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.
6. At 02:57 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 1 missile towards agricultural land in west Rafah city.
7. At 03:05 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 2 missiles towards agricultural land in west Rafah city.
8. At 03:12 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 2 missiles towards agricultural land in west Rafah city.
9. At 03:20 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 1 missile towards agricultural land in west Rafah city.
10. At 03:12 on January 30th 2020,Israeli Military aircraft's launched 3 missiles towards agricultural land in west Rafah city.

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