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Daily Report October 24, 2016

Total: 53
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

•Since 24:00 on October 22nd 2016, the Israeli Military sealed off the West Bank for the Jewish Holiday "Simhat Torah" {Rejoicing in the Torah} thus preventing residents and workers including those with entry permits from entering Jerusalem city and Israel with the exception of Foreign Diplomats, Humanitarian and emergency medical cases {with prior security clearance} until 24:00 on October 24th 2016.

JERUSALEM

Temporary Detention

On October 24th 2016, Israeli forces temporarily detained Sammid Assaliya {A Security Guard at Al-Aqsa mosque compound} as he was protesting against the Israeli demolition and digging of several graves in "Bab Al-Rahma" Cemetery located in the vicinity of the compound in east Jerusalem then released him at a later time.

Assaults on Property

On October 23rd 2016, Israeli Military forces escorting several employees of the Israeli Antiquities Authority entered Bab Al-Rahma Cemetery in Al-Aqsa mosque compound and began digging and destroying several graves.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, 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.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 22:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 24:00.
2. At 22:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Silwad town then searched residents and vehicles until 24:00.

Raid

At 20:25, Israeli forces raided Deir Jreir village , clashed with several residents then withdrew at 22:05.

Detention

At 20:30, Israeli forces positioned at Ni'lin checkpoint detained 3 residents: Yusef Sami Abdel-Nabi, Mohammad Mansour Ijrab and Waleed Al-Ka'abibi.

Attack

At 20:25, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Deir Ijrier village.

JENIN

Raid

At 02:25, Israeli forces raided Jenin city until 04:30.

TULKAREM

Raid

1. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Far'oun village until 19:25.
2. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city until 05:00.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Azzun town and Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicle.

Detention

At 04:50 on October 23rd 2016, Israeli forces detained Qusay Suliman Abu Shihab during their raid into Azzun town in addition to those mentioned in the previous report.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 03:30 on October 20th 2016, Israeli forces raided Jama'in town and detained 2 residents.
2. At 23:25, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qalil village, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home then withdrew at 01:35.
3. At 24:00, Israeli fores raided Beit Furiq town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 06:00.
4. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Talfit village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 03:00.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmad Hussein Ahmad Ali and Abdel-Kareem Ameen Ghazi in Jama'in town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Hamza Labib Haj Mohammad and Ahmad Jaber Labib Haj Mohammad in Talfit village.

Attack

1. At 23:25, Israeli forces fired stun grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Kafr Qalil village.
2. At 01:50, Israeli forces fired stun grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Talfit village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Bidya town and Harris village then searched residents and vehicles until 14:25.

Raid

At 08:00, Israeli forces raided Bidya town, stormed several homes then withdrew at 10:00.

Detention

1. At 13:50, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction checkpoint detained 2 residents: Abdel-Qadder Mahmoud Hashash and Bakr Omran Al-Samiri {Both residents of Balata camp in Nablus city}.
2. At 20:20, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction checkpoint detained Ahmad Hamaydah Hijazi {A resident of Qalqilya city}.

JERICHO

Detention

At 10:50, Israeli forces detained Jameel Mahmoud Mohammad Ta'amra {A resident of Fasayil village}.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 12:15.
2. At 06:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Ma'assra village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 02:25, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city, detained a resident and summoned Ali Suliman to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 05:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Suhayeb Kawazbah in Bethlehem city.

Attack

At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah mosque {located in North Bethlehem city} fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Thahriya town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 00:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint as they raided Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched several homes the installed a military checkpoint.
2. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Sa'ir town, stormed and searched a home and confiscated a vehicle owned by the family of Mo'ayad Awni Al-Jabarin {who was killed by Israeli Forces}.

Detention

At 11:10, Israeli forces positioned near "Pnei Hever" settlement located in south Bani Na'im town detained Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud Hamdan as he was herding his goats in the area.

Confiscation of Property

1.At 02:05 on October 23rd 2016, Israeli forces confiscated Jewelry and 5000 NIS from the family home of Mo'ayad Awni Al-Jabarin {who was killed by Israeli Forces} during their raid into Sa'ir town as mentioned in the previous report.

2. At 01:30 on October 23 2016, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by he family home of Mo'ayad Awni Al-Jabarin {who was killed by Israeli Forces} during their raid into Sa'ir town.

Settlers Violence

On October 23rd 2016, Israeli settlers stormed Mount Jowayhan located east of the city of Hebron and installed several Mobil homes and performed Talmudic rituals in the area.

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 and launching tank Artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza district.
*Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza.
* Palestinian gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by launching projectiles towards the Green Line {which landed in territory in east Beit Hanoun town}.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is partially open for humanitarian cases, international journalists, employees working for humanitarian agencies, businessmen and passengers traveling though Al-Karama Crossing until 13:00.

Attack

1. At 20:00 on October 23rd 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. On the morning of October 24th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen bases located in North Beit Hanoun town.

Palestinian Attacks

At 06:30, Palestinian gunmen launched projectiles towards the Green Line {which landed in territory in east Beit Hanoun 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.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the exit of 395 residents {consisting of medical patients , University students and Permit holders} and the entry of 13 residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entry of limited amounts of Fuel.

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