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Daily Report September 17, 2016

Total: 91
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Temporary Detention

At 00:45 on September 16th 2016, Israeli forces temporarily detained Hamada Sa'ada after storming and searching his home during their raid into Al-Ram town {as mentioned in the previous report} then released him at 24:00.

Attack

1. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned near Bab Al-Amoud area in the old city of Jerusalem opened fire towards and killed Sa'ed Amour {28 years old} {A journalist and Jordanian citizen}.
2. At 13:05, Israeli forces positioned at Lions Gate area {A Main gate entrance leading into Al-Aqsa mosque compound} in the old city of Jerusalem opened fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents attempting to enter Al-Aqsa mosque compound { After the killing of a Jordanian citizen} which left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 19:15, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ram town junction fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 21:50, Israeli forces positioned at Ein Al-Louza area in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured the child Sa'ed Ahmad Abu Diyab leaving him hospitalized.

Killings

Israeli forces opened fire towards and killed Sa'id Amro {28 years old} {A journalist and Jordanian citizen} near Bab Al-Amoud area in the old city of Jerusalem.

House Demolition

On September 16th 2016, Israeli forces stormed Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem and forced Murad Ja'abis to demolish his home {based a order issued by the occupation municipality} for allegedly being built with out a license and imposed a financial penalty amounting to 8000 NIS.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 13:05, Israeli forces closed Lions Gate area {A Main gate entrance leading into Al-Aqsa mosque compound} in the old city of Jerusalem opened fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents attempting to enter Al-Aqsa mosque compound { After the killing of a Jordanian citizen}.

Demonstrations

At 13:00, a demonstration took place after Friday prayers in Qalandiya village protesting against the Israeli occupation forces decision to demolish 11 home in the village.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Shuqba village and detained a child.

Raid

1. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Surda village until 04:50.
2. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Silwad town and summoned Majdi Mahmoud Hamad to report to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Shuqba village detained the child : Hamza Mubah Al-Masri (17 years old).

Demonstrations

1. At 13:20, a demonstration took place in Bil’in village protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with Israeli forces and as a result suffocated several residents from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:20, a demonstration took place in Ni’lin protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with Israeli forces and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

1. At 13:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in Bi'lin town and as a result left them suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators in Ni'lin town and as a result left them suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3.At 17:00, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents leaving them hospitalized.
4. At 17:40, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Silwad town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during confrontations near the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp.

JENIN

Raid

At 14:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Arqa village.

Detention

At 21:10, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Zubaba village detained 2 children: Ali Ramzi Samarah (17 years old) and Rami Maher Ameen Samarah (17 years old).

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Lid town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

QALQILIYA

Physical Assault

At 20:45, Israeli forces positioned near Izbit Al-Ashqar village assaulted Sameer Othman Suliman (60 years old) {A resident of Asala village} and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Demonstrations

At 13:30, a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum 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.

Attack

At 13:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum against the closure of the east entrance and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 10:45 and again at 23:15, Israeli forces raided Aqraba town until 00:40.
2.At 15:45, Israeli forces raided Beita town, stormed a bakery and detained a child.
3. At 19:15, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qalil village, stormed and searched 5 homes, detained 2 children then withdrew at 20:30.
4. At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Osarin village then clashed with several residents.
5. At 23:55, Israeli forces raided Salim and Deir Al-Hatab villages.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained the child: Awwad Hamad Mohammad Jaghoub (16 years old) in Beita town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 children: Haytham Adnan Mansour (16 years old) and Yazan Muhanad Rizq Mansour (17 years old) in Kafr Qalil village.

Attack

1. At 20:30, Israeli forces positioned near "Barghat" settlement in south Nablus city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 23:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Osarin village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

On the evening of September 16th 2016, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Yassuf village and summoned Abdlallah Mt'ab Abdel-Fattah to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Temporary Detention

At 17:30, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara checkpoint temporarily detained Ayman Wael Hassan Jaber {A National Security Force officer} then released him at a later time.

Settlers Attacks

At 17:30, 2 armed Israeli settlers stormed Wadi Qana area and proceeded to provoke and terrorize residents in the area.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1.At 10:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Marah Rabah village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:50.
2.At 14:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Teqou' town and temporarily detained Khalil Imad Al-Amour then released him at 15:00.
3. At 16:35, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints near Deir Obied area in Al-Obidiya town and at the entrance of Dar Salah village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 23:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town until 00:40.
2. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Obidiya town and Al-Shawarat village.

Temporary Detention

At 14:10, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located at the entrance of Teqou' town temporarily detained Khalil Imad Al-Amour then released him at 15:00.

Attack

1. At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Teqou' town and fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 14:20 and again at 18:10,Israeli forces positioned near Ayda camp in Bethlehem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:20, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at the entrance of Al-Nabi Yunis area {located along the main road connecting Hebron and Bethlehem} and at Halhoul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 16:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Wadi Al-Shajana village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1.At 15:10, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town, clashed with several residents then detained a child.
2. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Bani Na'im town, stormed and searched several homes, summoned 2 residents: Murad Mohammad Abu Saqout and Abdel-Raheem Khalid Al-Tashli to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Attack

1. At 13:35, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city opened fire towards a vehicle and as a result killed Faris Musa Al-Khadour (18 years old) {A resident of Bani Na'im town} and critically injured Raghed Abdallah Al-Khadour (18 years old) {A resident of Bani Na'im town} as they detained her.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas gernades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Beit Ummar town.
3. At 17:00, Israeli forces positioned in Tel Al-Rumeda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron opened fire towards and killed the child: Mohammad Thalji Qayed Al-Rajabi {16 years old}.
4. At 17:30, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents.
5. At 06:45, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Rahma mosque in Tel Al-Rumeda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron opened fire towards and killed Hatem Abdel-Hafith Al-Shaloudi {26 years old}.

Killings

1. Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city opened fire towards and killed Faris Musa Al-Khadour (18 years old) {A resident of Bani Na'im town}.

2. Israeli forces positioned in Tel Al-Rumeda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron opened fire towards and killed the child: Mohammad Thalji Kayed Al-Rajabi {16 years old}.

3. Israeli forces positioned near Al-Rahma mosque in Tel Al-Rumeda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron opened fire towards and killed Hatem Abdel-Hafith Al-Shaloudi {26 years old}.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city opened fire towards and critically injured Raghed Abdallah Al-Khadour (18 years old) {A resident of Bani Na'im town} as they detained her.
2. Israeli forces injured 2 residents Sameer Hamed Samouh and Mohammad Azmi Mohammad Sakafi during confrontations near Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city.

Detention

1. At 13:45, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city detained Raghed Abdallah Al-Khadour (18 years old) {A resident of Bani Na'im town} after critically injuring her.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces detained the child Anan Adel Hassan Abu Ayash {17 years old} during their raid into Beit Ummar town.

Closure of main Roads

1. On September 16th 2016, Israeli forces closed the main steel gate located at the entrance of Al-Fah's area in south Hebron city and impeded the free flow of traffic.
2. On September 16th 2016, Israeli forces closed the entrances of Bani Na'im town {Wadi Al-Juz, Khilat Al-Ward and Yaqqin area's} with dirt mounds and concrete blocks.
3. On September 16th 2016, Israeli forces closed the main steel gate located at the entrance of the by pass road near "Hagi" settlement in south Hebron city and impeded the free flow of traffic.

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 Gaza and Central Gaza districts and as a result injured 3 residents.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination and the exit of 250 residents travelling to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem.

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.

Attack

At 15:30 on September 16th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several residents located in the vicinity Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city as they were participating in demonstrations protesting the Israeli Military and settler attack on Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured an unidentified resident during confrontations in Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:00 on September 16th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several residents located in the vicinity of east Al-Buriej camp as they were participating in demonstrations protesting the Israeli Military and settler attack on Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and as a result injured 2 residents and left another suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during confrontations in east Al-Buriej camp.

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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