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Daily Report October 5, 2016

Total: 65
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

*Since 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.

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Khan Al-Ahmar area { located along the main road connecting Jerusalem and Jericho districts} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 14:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns until 16:15.
2. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town then stormed and searched the family home of Mu'taz Qassim {A resident killed by Israeli forces}.

Detention

1. At dawn on October 5th 2016, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Musa Al-Abbassi after storming his home in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. At dawn on October 5th 2016, Israeli forces detained Obadah Najeeb in the old city of Jerusalem.

Temporary Detention

At 21:30, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya checkpoint temporarily detained Mais Hashim Milhim {A resident of Al-Ram town} for allegedly carrying a knife then released her at a later time.

Attack

1. At 21:40, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during confrontations in Al-Za'im village.
2. At 23:25, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Quds University in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several resident for alleged stoning.

Assault on Educational sector

At 21:00, Israeli forces stormed "Abu Nur" Beduion community located in east Al-Eizariya town and confiscated tents used as a class room for 3rd grade students { The tents were placed after Israeli forces demolished the room which were previously as a class room on September 27th 2016}.

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 18:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction { located along Al-Mu'arajat road connecting Ramallah and Jericho} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.
3. At 21:20, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints: one between Deir Ibzi' and Ras Kar Kar villages and the other at the entrance of Ras Kar Kar village e then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.
4. At 21:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

Raid

At 16:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Illo village.

Attack

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Silwad town fires stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 00:15, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Abboud town opened fire towards the town after closing the main entrance then reopened it at a later time.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Araba town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

TUBAS

Temporary Detention

At 11:45, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Saqout area located in the North Jordan valley temporarily detained 2 residents: Araf Abu Al-Zit { Head of Al-Malah Bedouin community council} and Mu'taz Bisharat {Head of the Jordan valley unite} as well as 70 journalists who were accompanying them and released them at a later time.

TULKAREM

Raid

1. At 20:25, Israeli forces raided Quffin town until 22:45.
2. At 23:45, Israeli forces raided Al-Jawarish village, stormed and searched a home and a tailor shop.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:55.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 20:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sarah village junction { along the main road connecting Nablus and Qalqiliya} searched residents and vehicles until 22:05.
2. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Furiq town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:40.
3. At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beita town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

Raid

1. At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Nablus city, stormed and searched 3 apartment buildings , detained a resident then withdrew at 04:50.
2. At 02:15, Israeli forces raided QAbalan town.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Alaa Salem Al-Terawi in Nablus city.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town searched residents and vehicles until 22:00
2. At 22:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Al-Zawiya and Masaha village searched residents and vehicles.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge { located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 23:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area located near the entrance of Husan village searched residents and vehicles until 24:00.

Raid

1. At 19:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 20:00.
2. At 22:20, Israeli forces raided Husan village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 24:00.
3. At 05:20, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and Ayda camp,clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home, detained a resident and summoned Islam Al-Sous {A resident of Bethlehem city} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Dahoud Suliman Radi in Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.

Attack

1. At 17:15, Israeli forces positioned near Ayda camp in Bethlehem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents positioned near the main cemetery in the camp.
2. At 19:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Khader town.
3. At 22:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Husan village.
4. At 05:20, 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 Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Military Checkpoints

At 14:10, Israeli forces closed a checkpoint located along Al-Shuhada road in the old city of Hebron and impeded the free flow of traffic until 14:30.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Shiyoukh Al-Arab village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Khursa village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 23:20.

Raid

1. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Surif town, stormed and searched a home and detained 2 residents.
2. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained 2 residents.
3. At dawn on October 5th 2016, Israeli forces raided Tarqumiya town and detained a resident after storming his home.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Fadi Ibrahim Abdallah Ghanamat and Shadi Ibrahim Abdallah Ghanamat during their raid into Surif town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 children: Ahmad Samir Abdel-Rahman Ayash (16 years old) and Waseem Taha Abu Mariya (16 years old) during their raid into Beit Ummar town.
3. Israeli forces detained Jum'a Zaki Al-Atal in Tarqumiya town.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

Since October 3rd 2016, Israeli forces closed Al-Ibrahimi mosque compound in the old city of Hebron thus prevented worshipers from entering the mosque to conduct prayers in order to allow a group of Israeli settlers to perform Talmudic rituals inside the mosque to celebrate the "Jewish New Year".

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.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is closed with the exception for the entry of emergency medical cases.

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 closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
*Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

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