(i) On January 14th 2016, the Israeli army, intensified their restrictions at the entrance to Jerusalem city, set up several flying checkpoints on the main road leading to the city and prevented worshipers under the age of 50 from conducting prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque compound which forced residents to conduct prayers near checkpoints located outside Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
(ii) The Israeli army continues to close the ‘demarcation area’ along the Wall in the area surrounding occupied East Jerusalem and restricts access to local residents as well as to civilians holding special permits.
(iii) The Israeli army continues to impose a blockade and deny civilian access to a hill between Biddu and Beit Iksa villages.
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Daily Report January 15, 2016
Daily Report January 15, 2016
JERUSALEM
(i) The Israeli army continues to close with an iron gate the eastern entrance to Beit Iksa village and forces civilians to access Jerusalem city through Qalandiya checkpoint.
(ii) The Israeli Military continues to close the south West entrance of Al-Eisawiya village with cement blocks.
(i) Israeli authorities continue to consider Qalandiya checkpoint a “border crossing point” and designate a special crossing lane for holders of Jerusalem IDs and another for those possessing permits to access Jerusalem city.
(ii) On September 19th 2012, Israeli forces closed Ras Khamis checkpoint near Shu’fat camp and impeded the free flow of traffic in order to construct the wall.
At 04:20, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis.
On January 14th 2016, Israeli Military Issues an order preventing Ahmad Rakan (A resident of Ras Al-Amoud neighbourhood) from entering Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem.
On January 14th 2016, Israeli forces served a military order preventing Khadija Khawis from travelling abroad for a period of 6 months.
On January 14th 2016, Israeli forces prevented prevented a press conference {for Associations being shut down and closed by the Israeli Government} from taking place in a Hotel in Jerusalem after surrounding the Hotel and preventing its occupants from leaving its vicinity.
At 10:00, a group of 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.
(i) The Israeli army continues to close with cement blocks the Wall gate in Abu Dis town.
(ii) The Israeli army continues to deny civilian access through the Wall gate on Al-Shayyah road in the area between Al-Sawahira Al-Sharqiya and Al-Slewahira Al-Gharbiya villages, only allowing civilians holding Jerusalem IDs to cross, after subjecting them to thorough searches using electronic devices.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
(i) The Israeli army continues to close the entrances to Sinjil village well as the junction to Kafr Malik and ‘Ein Samiya villages
(ii) . On October 3rd 2015, Israeli forces closed the main road located near “Bet El” settlement and leading to Al-Jalazoun camp with cement blocks.
(iii) Since November 24th 2015, Israeli forces closed the main entrance of Sinjil and the east entrance of Al-Mughier village with cement blocks.
(iv) At 18:50 on December 4th 2015, Israeli forces closed the main entrance of Abboud with cement blocks.
(v) On December 15th 2015, Israeli forces closed the West entrance of Al-Labban Al-Gharbi village with cement blocks.
(i) At 09:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Ni’lin and Qubiya village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:20.
(ii) At 16:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath a bridge in Ein Yabroud village then searched residents and vehicles
At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Beit Rima and summoned Ibrahim Mohammad Zuhier Sanan to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 02:50.
At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned near Budrous village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
JENIN
On December 24th 2015, Israeli forces closed off the area {900m wide and 100m long} along the main road connecting Jenin and Tulkarem leading to south Ya’bad and installed a barbed wire fence around the area and declared the area a closed military zone
(i) The Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds the road leading to the town of ‘Arraba east of the illegal settlement Dotan.
(ii) Since the evening of November 25th 2012, Israeli forces closed the western entrance of Ya’bad.
At 21:50, Israeli forces raided Jenin and set up a checkpoint at its North entrance then withdrew at 23:30.
Israeli forces continue too close the wall gate and only allow those holding special permits to enter through it.
TUBAS
At 06:00 on January 14th 2016, Israeli forces stormed Einoun area located in east Tubas city and demolished 2 live stock dens owned by Mohammad Mahmoud Daraghmeh and Adnan Mustafa Abu Muhisien.
At 17:30, Israeli forces positioned in Ras Al-Hamra area located in the North Jordan valley served a military order for the removal of residents from their homes on January 26th and 27th 2016 for alleged military training in Tubas.
TULKAREM
At 08:30, Israeli forces continue to intensify their restrictions at “Eniv” checkpoint located along the main road connecting Tulkarem and Nablus and impeded the free flow of traffic until 10:35.
At 09:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Lid junction then searched residents and vehicles until 10:35.
At 17:15, Israeli forces raided Far’oun village and temporarily detained Isam Tawfiq Al-Masri then released him at 23:45.
Israeli forces positioned at “Eniv” checkpoint located along the main road connecting Tulkarem and Nablus detained Mohammad Mahmoud Ibrahim Abu Zour (A resident of Balata camp in Nablus).
QALQILIYA
(i) Israeli forces continue to close with cement blocks agricultural roads east of Azzun town.
(ii) In addition to closing the gate installed since the outbreak the second Intifada, the Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds the eastern entrance to Kafr Qaddum village.
(iii) Since 16:55 on December 18th 2014, Israeli forces closed an agricultural road leading to Far’ata village which is located near “Gillad” settlement with dirt mounds
(iv) Since 10:40 on September 1st 2015, Israeli forces closed an agricultural road leading to Far’ata village which is located near “Gillad” settlement with a steel Gate
(i) At 14:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Jayyous and Azzoun then searched residents and vehicles.
(ii) At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 15:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
(iv) At 15:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun then searched residents and vehicles.
At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Azzun.
At 02:00 on January 14th 2016, Israeli forces detained Ehab Abdel-Kareem Musa Abu Hamad during their raid into Qalqiliya in addition to those mentioned in the previous report.
At 16:10, Israeli forces positioned in east Kafr Qaddum village temporarily detained 3 residents: Ameen Rafiq Mustafa Ishtewi, Salah Mustafa Ishtiwi and Nizar Kamal Aqel.
At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Muntar rea located in North Azzun fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
(i) The Israeli army continues to restrict access at ‘Azzun ‘Atma Wall gate and impeded the free flow of traffic. The Israeli army continues to close with an iron gate the entrance to the village of Wadi Al- Rasha and to deny civilian access.
(ii) The Israeli army allows residents to access the village through Gate #109. Having removed the gate at the entrance to the village of Ras Atiya; the Israeli army only allows students to cross to their schools outside the village through the Habla gate.
NABLUS
Since December 17th 2013, Israeli forces ordered the closure 500 dunumes of land in Qusra village as a closed military area.
(i) The Israeli army continues to close the roads of Til-Burin and Beit Furik-Salem; the settler bypass road connecting the village of Deir al Hatab to the settlement of Alon Moreh; the road connecting the town of ‘Aqraba to the village of Osrin; and the detour road between the town of Qabalan and the village of Osrin.
(ii) The Israeli army continues to close the northern entrance to Qabalan town; the southern entrances to the town of Jamma’in and the villages of Duma and Qaryut.
(iii) At 06:30 on November 22nd 2015, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Aqraba and Yanoun village with dirt mounds.
(iv) On November 29th 2015, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Burin, Awarta and Osirin as well as the agricultural bypass road connecting Aqraba and Qabalan village with dirt mounds.
(v) At 13:00 on December 1st 2015, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Tel village and the bypass road near “Yitsahar” settlement and installed a steel gate in the area.
At 18:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Beit Furiq checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 19:40.
(i) At 16:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sarah village junction located along the main road connecting Nablus and Qalqiliya then searched residents and vehicles.
(ii) At 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Aqraba and Osirin village then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Burin village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.
At 12:00, Israeli forces raided Huwara, occupied several homes and converted their rooftops into Military posts then withdrew at a later time.
At 13:15, Haytham Mahmoud Abd Al-Jalil Yassin (36 years old){A resident of Assira Al-Shimaliya} was killed after Israeli forces opened fire towards him for allegedly attempting to stab a Israeli soldier at a flying checkpoint located in the area between Nablus and Assira Al-Shimaliya (As alleged by the Israeli Military).
At 14:15, Israeli forces confiscated a bulldozer owned by Ismail Mustafa Hussien Awad (A resident of Huwara) for allegedly digging in a restricted area.
SALFIT
(i) The Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds the entrance to two detour roads connecting Marda village to its farmland.
(ii) On 15.04.2012, the Israeli army has opened the northern entrance to Salfit city to civilian which was closed since the year 2000 and prevented access from 08:00 until 09:20.
(iii) Since 11:00 on July 30th 2012, Israeli forces have closed two roads leading to Abu Nasar and Qatan Al-Jama’ located in western area of Deir Istiya with cement blocks.
At 15:55, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za’tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 17:00.
At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Deir Istiya then searched residents and vehicles.
(i) At 13:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik, stormed several homes, detained a resident then withdrew at 15:00.
(ii) At 18:10, Israeli forces raided Deir Istiya until 23:00.
Israeli forces detained Majd Fayez Damarat (17 years old) in Kafr Al-Dik.
JERICHO
Israeli forces continue to intensify its restrictions at Al-Hamra checkpoint set up along the road connecting Jericho and Nablus District.
At 16:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho searching residents and vehicles until 17:00.
At 12:40, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby Bridge temporarily detained Hussien Kamal Za’al (A Palestinian Intelligence Officer) as he was travelling to Jordan then released him at 13:40.
BETHLEHEM
(i) The Israeli army continues to close roads to An Nu’man village, with the exception of the road leading to the Wall gate in the south-eastern area of the village.
(ii) Since 15 September 2007, the Israel army has prevented civilians from accessing or staying on 22 dunumes of confiscated land in Al Mazmuriya area in Beit Sahur and Bethlehem cities.
(i) The Israeli army continues to close the Beit Jala-Wadi Ahmed road; a road between Um Tuba and Al-Jass ; a road between Um Tuba and Khilat Nu’man: a road between Um Tuba and the wall; a road between Al-Khas village and the wall; the 2 by pass roads located south of Al-Walaja; a road between Talita Qumi and Nazlat Al-Sider in Beit Jala; the eastern road of Al-Khader; the road between Al-Khader and Beit Jala ; Wadi Rahal road near “Ifrat” settlement ,the road between Al-Khader and road #60 which lead to the eastern neighbourhoods of Bethlehem; a road leading to Wadi Rahal, and a road east of Beit Fajjar town with dirt mounds.
(ii) The Israeli army continues to close the road leading to “Newe Daniyyel” settlement and agricultural land in Al-Khader; a road between Um Tuba and Wadi Al-Hums: Wadi Fukin, Al-Jaba, the Green Line; a road between Za’tara and a detour road, and a road between Taqou and Khirbet Al-Deir with cement blocks.
(iii) Since August 2nd 2012, Israeli forces closed a road leading to Beit Jalla.
(iv) Since May 8th 2013, Israeli forces closed the road connecting Al-Carmisan area in Beit Jalla and Al-Walaja with a steel gate and barbed wires.
(v) Since June 3rd 2013, the Israeli army closed the road connecting Nihalin and road 60 with dirt mounds.
(vi) Since 13:20 on September 29th 2013, the Israeli army closed a road leading to 50 acres of agricultural land in Wadi Salem area in Al-Khadr with dirt mounds.
(vii) Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Surif and Al-Jub’a village with dirt mounds.
(viii) On January 28th 2014, Israeli forces closed the steel gate at the entrance of Nihalin { replacing the dirt mounds placed at the entrance since the year 2002} and placed time schedule for opening the gate from 06:00 until 14:00 on a daily bases.
(ix) Since 10:45 on September 8th 2015, Israeli forces closed the agricultural road located in Arab Al-Rashaydeh village located near “Malee Amous” settlement with dirt mounds
At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar then searched residents and vehicles.
(i) At 20:05, Israeli forces raided Al-Obidiya and opened fire in the area then withdrew at 20:45.
(ii) At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Taqou’ and summoned Aqramah Attalah Al-Amour to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
(iii) At 02:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Sahour.
(i) At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Khader fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
(ii) At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ayda camp in Bethlehem fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
HEBRON
On January 14th 2016, Israeli forces stormed Khilat Abu Sodah area located near Beit Al-Baraka area near AlAroub camp demolished a chicken farm owned by Khaled Al-Samahin (A resident of Al-Aroub camp) during which they also demolished the outer concrete walls and uprooted several Olive trees and grape vines owned by Salah Mahmoud Jawabra {A resident of Al-Aroub camp}.
(i) The Israeli army continues to close the entrances to Al-Karmil villages.
(ii) The Israeli army continues to prohibit Palestinian vehicles from travelling along the old Al-Shalala Street leading to Hebron’s Old City.
(iii) The Israeli army continues to close all roads leading to Road # 60 as well as detour roads along the settler bypass road leading to Yatta town.
(iv) The Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds a detour road leading to e to Al-Simiya village, the southern entrance of Al-Samou’ and the entrance of Beit Annun with cement blocks.
(v) At 05:50 on November 5th 2015, Israeli forces closed the entrance leading Farsh Al-Hawa area in Hebron with Cement blocks.
(vi) At 10:30 on November 8th 2015, Israeli forces closed the junction located near “Hagi” settlement located in south Hebron with cement blocks.
(vii) At 21:00 on November 11th 2015, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Beit Awwa and Al-Majd village with cement block and dirt mounds.
(viii) At 15:45 on November 15th 2015, Israeli forces closed Al-Samiya village junction located at the west entrance of Al-Samou’ with cement blocks.
(ix) On November 15th 2015, Israeli forces closed the entrances of Khliat Al-Miya and Al Dirat and the 2 bypass roads leading east Ytta with cement blocks.
(x) On November 23rd 2015, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Al-Qom village located in North Beit Awwa with Cement blocks.
(xi) On December 1st 2015, Israeli forces closed a checkpoint located along Al-Shuhada road located in the old city of Hebron and prevented residents from passing through the checkpoint and redirected traffic through a road near the entrance of Jabal Al-Rahma.
(xii) On December 9th 2015, Israeli forces closed a road near Jabal Jallis area located in the old city of Hebron and closed the bypass road.
(i) At dawn on January 14th 2016, Israeli forces raided Hebron and detained 3 residents.
(ii) At dawn on January 14th 2016, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar and detained a resident.
(iii) At 02:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Thahriya until 05:30.
At 08:25, Mo’ayad Awni Mohammad Jabarin (20 years old) {A resident of Sa’ir} was killed after Israeli forces opened fire towards him for allegedly attempting to stab a Israeli soldier near Beit Anoun village junction {As alleged by the Israeli Military}.
At 10:15, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Beit Anoun village fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning
(i) Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ibrahim Mohammad Hisham Al-Qassouri, Imad Naji Al-Atrash and Othman Talib Abu Sneineh in Hebron.
(ii) Israeli forces detained Mohammad Murshid Al-Za’aqiq in Beit Ummar.
At 09:50, Israeli forces stormed Al-Qarn area located in east Beit Ummar demolished a home {Under Construction} approximately 140 m2 owned by Yusef Abu Mariya for allegedly being built without a licence.
On January 14th 2016, Israeli forces stormed Khilat Abu Sodah area located near Beit Al-Baraka area near AlAroub camp demolished a chicken farm owned by Khaled Al-Samahin (A resident of Al-Aroub camp) during which they also demolished the outer concrete walls and uprooted several Olive trees and grape vines owned by Salah Mahmoud Jawabra {A resident of Al-Aroub camp}.
ALL DISTRICTS
• At 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 cease fire agreement by raiding and opening fire towards North Gaza.
• Israeli Forces broke the cease-fire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Central Gaza and Khan Yunis.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza.
NORTHERN GAZA
Beit Hanun (Erez) is open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businessmen and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.
At 13:00, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 300 m into the vicinity of North Beit Lahiya and levelled a plot of land then withdrew at 17:00.
At 16:30, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya, detained 2 fishermen and confiscated a fishing boat.
Israeli forces detained Basam Abu Rayala and Mohammad Al-Najjar off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya.
GAZA
(i) Al-Muntar (Karni) Crossing is closed. Beginning on 02 March 2011, the Crossing has been effectively closed following a unilateral Israeli decision.
(ii) Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing is closed. Beginning on 04 January 2010, the Crossing has closed following a unilateral Israeli decision.
CENTRAL GAZA
At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents in Al-Buriej camp as they were demonstrating against Israeli Military and Settler Assault on Al-Aqsa mosque compound and residents.
KHAN YUNIS
(i) At 04:00 and 06:45 on January 14th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khan Yunis city.
(ii) At 08:00, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarrara.
RAFAH
(i) Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
(ii) Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed
(iii) Sufa Crossing is closed
(iv) Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.