•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.
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Daily Report October 25, 2016
Daily Report October 25, 2016
WEST BANK
ALL DISTRICTS
JERUSALEM
Flying Checkpoints
On October 24th 2016, Israeli fores set up 2 checkpoints at the entrances of Al-Eizariya and Biddu towns then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
1. At 10:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns until 16:45.
2. At 24:00, Israeli fores raided Al-Ram town, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:30.
3. At 24:00, Israeli fores raided Al-Za'im village and clashed with several residents.
Detention
1. On October 24th 2016, Israeli forces detained Ahmad Abu Baderat near Bab Hata area in the old ity of Jerusalem.
2.On October 24th 2016, Israeli fores detained the child Mohammad Dweik (13 years old) {A resident of Al-Eisawiya village}.
3. At dawn on October 25th 2016, Israeli fores positioned near Bab Hata area in the old city of Jerusalem detained 5 residents: Raghib Abu Isneneh, Majd Sharafiya, Nassir Al-Ajlouni, Muneer Al-Ajlouni and Ma'moun AlHasheem
4. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Samer Tabash in Al-Ram town.
Attack
1. At 23:50, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Qalandiya military checkpoint fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 24:00, Israeli fores fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Za'im village.
Obstruction of Places of Worship
On the morning of October 24th 2016, 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
Raid
At 05:00, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town until 06:30.
Detention
At 20:55, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Ur Al-Foqa checkpoint detained Mohammad Wajeed Hilal {A University student}{A resident of Beit Ur Al-Foqa}.
JENIN
Raid
At 04:15, Israeli forces raided Jenin city and its camps, stormed and searched a home, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 06:00.
Detention
Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mahmoud Ma'moun Saleem Hawashin and Nidal Ja'far Aref Jafar during their raid into Jenin city and its camps.
TUBAS
Flying Checkpoints
At 21:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Wadi Malah area located in the North Jordan valley then searched residents and vehicles.
Settlers Violence
On the evening of October 24th 2016, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Al-Hamah area located in the North Jordan Valley area and installed 4 tents in an attempt to establish a settlement out post then proceeded to block the main road leading to residential area's in order to prevent residents from entering the area.
TULKAREM
Flying Checkpoints
At 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Quffin town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.
Raid
1. At 01:40, Israeli fores raided Quffin town , stormed and searched a home and summoned Mohammad Mahmoud Ahmad Jaber to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 02:25.
2. At 06:50, Israeli forces raided Zeita town.
Detention
At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate near Zieta town detained Mukaram Shaker Assad Ghawi {A resident of Attil town}.
QALQILIYA
Flying Checkpoints
1. At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Azzun bridge { Along the main road connecting Qalqilya and Tulkarem districts} then searched residents and vehicles.
NABLUS
Flying Checkpoints
At 14:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Tel village then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
At 01:55, Israeli forces raided Nablus city until 04:45.
SALFIT
Raid
At 12:15, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town.
BETHLEHEM
Flying Checkpoints
At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahour city} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.
Raid
1. At 08:45 on October 24th 2016, Israeli forces raided Wadi Al-Nis village, stormed several homes then withdrew at 10:00.
2. At 02:25 on October 25th 2016, Israeli forces raided Nahalin village and detained 3 residents including 2 children.
Detention
Israeli forces detained 3 residents : Khalaf Shadi Fadil Najajrah (14 years old), Omran Yusef Najajrah (16 years old) and Abdel-Kareem Mohammad Shakarnah in Nihalin village.
HEBRON
Raid
At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, clashed with several residents as the stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 04:40.
Attack
At 22:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Hebron city.
Settlers Violence
At 10:40, Israeli settlers {female} stormed Qarbata school located near Al-Shuhada road in the old city of Hebron, verbally abused and attempted to assault a school girl.
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 from their positions behind the Green Line towards Central Gaza and Khan Yunis district.
•Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.
NORTHERN GAZA
Closure of Crossing Points
* Beit Hanun (Erez) is partially open for emergency medical cases.
Attack
1. At 07:00 on October 24th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 12:20 on October 24th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya 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.
CENTRAL GAZA
Attack
At 12:10 on October 24th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Maghazi camp.
KHAN YUNIS
Attack
At 12:20 on October 24th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town.
RAFAH
Closure of Crossing Points
* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.