*At 24:00 on October 1st 2016, the Israeli Military imposed a full closure on all West Bank Districts for the "Jewish New Year" thus prevented residents and employees including those with valid entry permits from entering Jerusalem and Israel with the exception of Diplomats, Non-Governmental Organization members, Humanitarian and emergency medical cases until 24:00 on October 4th 2016.
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Daily Report October 2, 2016
Daily Report October 2, 2016
ALL DISTRICTS
JERUSALEM
1. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Bir Nabala town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
1.At 14:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town until 14:20.
2. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Issawiya village and detained a resident.
3. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Qalandia camp then stormed and searched a home.
1. At 13:00, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ziyad Ahmad Al-Qaq and Fo'ad Ahmad Al-Qaq in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces detained Ribhi Abu Al-Hummus in Al-Issawiya village.
At dawn on October 2nd 2016, Israeli served military orders for the deportation of 16 residents of Jerusalem city: Mohammad Abu Farha, Ahmad Salaymeh, Hamza Milhis, Omar Al-Za'anin, Hamza Abu Nab, Abdallah Da'na, Ahmad Rakan, Rawhi Al-Qulghassi, Hazim Al-Sharabati, Hamadah Siyam, Yusef Abu Shusheh, Musbah Abu Sbieh, Mahmoud Al-Shawish, Mohammad Al-Bowimi, Ma'moun Ghayth and Alaa Al-Fakhouri preventing them from entering Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem for a period of 15 days.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
1. At 11:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Khirbithat Al-Misbah village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Yabroud village bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.
At dawn on October 1st 2016, Israeli forces raided Safa village and detained a resident.
Israeli forces detained Firas Farah Yusef Salameh in Safa village.
At 17:35, Israeli forces positioned by the wall gate in south Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
On October 1st 2016, Israeli Occupation Authorities approved tenders for the construction of new settlement near "Shilo" settlement located in North Turmus'aya town on land occupied in 1967.{ The construction plans include 2 phases: 98 settlement unites to be constructed during the first phase and 200 settlement unites to be constructed during the second phase}.
JENIN
At 08:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Mansour village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 10:30.
TUBAS
At 15:25, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Hama area located in the North Jordan valley temporarily detained Awwad Mohammad Arraysheh { A resident of Bardala village} then released him at 17:00.
TULKAREM
1. At 09:25, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Ghousoun town until 11:15.
2. At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Anabta town until 02:35.
3. At 00:50, Israeli forces raided Attil town, stormed and searched several homes, summoned 5 residents to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 05:00.
4. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city until 02:35.
At 20:20, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate in Nazlat Issa village detained 2 residents: Billal Rasim Kataneh and Annan Ahmad Kataneh { Both residents of Al-Nazlah Al-Gharbiya village}.
QALQILIYA
1. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles until 19:20.
2. At 20:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Azzun town {Along the main road connecting Qalqilya and Tulkarem districts} then searched residents and vehicles until 21:40.
1. At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qaddum village.
2. At 01:20, Israeli forces raided Azzun town, stormed and searched a home, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:30.
3. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 01:40.
Israeli forces detained Ziyad Mohammad Saleem in Azzun town.
At 17:30,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 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
1. At 17:30, 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 and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 01:40, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Qalqilya city.
NABLUS
At 19:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Beit Furiq checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
SALFIT
1. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Marda village then searched residents and vehicles.
1. At 22:45, Israeli forces raided Deir Istiya town, stormed a home and summoned Jihad Nihad Al-Sheikh Abdallah to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
2. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Marda village.
3. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town, stormed and searched 2 homes then withdrew at 03:00.
4. At 04:20, Israeli forces raided Harris village then stormed a home.
At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction checkpoint temporarily detained Tamer Hatem Al-Qutb { A resident of Balata camp in Nablus city} then released him at 17:10.
JERICHO
1. At 20:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles until 20:20.
2. At 23:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the Dead Sea junction then searched residents and vehicles until 00:20.
At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Jericho city until 05:45.
BETHLEHEM
1. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {at the east entrance of Beit Sahour} then searched residents and vehicles until 21:40.
2. At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:10.
3.At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.
1. At dawn on October 2nd 2016, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city and detained 4 children after storming and searching their homes.
2. At dawn on October 2nd 2016, Israeli forces raided Nahalin village and detained a resident after storming and searching his home.
1. Israeli forces detained 4 children: Tamer Mahmoud Ahmad Abu Salem (17 years old), Qusay Waheeb Abdel-Raziq Abu Sarour (17 years old), Tarik Mahmoud Ali Abu Sarour (17 years old) and Tariq Bassam Abu Aqer (17 years old) in Ayda camp
2. Israeli forces detained Maher Abdel-Hameed Shaqarneh in Nahalin village.
HEBRON
1. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up 4 checkpoints along Beit Einoun village junction, the entrances of Bani Na'im town and Al-Fuwar camp and at Al-Samou' town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 01:20,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Awwa town then searched residents and vehicles.
1. At 23:15, Israeli forces raided Surif town.
2. At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Khursa village and stormed a home.
3. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Fuwar camp.
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 cease fire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Central Gaza districts.
* Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza and Central Gaza districts.
NORTHERN GAZA
* Beit Hanun (Erez) is closed.
GAZA
* 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.
At 19:20 on October 1st 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores Gaza city.
CENTRAL GAZA
1. At 07:30 on October 1st 2016, Israeli forces Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several residents located in the vicinity of east Al-Buriej camp.
2. At 09:00 on October 1st 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Deir Al-Balah city.
RAFAH
* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.