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Daily Report September 19, 2016

Total: 77
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Anata town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 07:35, Israeli forces positioned near Herod's gate in the old city of Jerusalem opened fire towards Ayman Hassan Al-Kurd (20 years old) {A residents of Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in Jerusalem city} and as a result left him critically injured then detained him for allegedly attempting to stab 2 Israeli Police officers.

Detention

1. At 00:15, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya checkpoint detained Naji Awad Hamad Shihadeh {A resident of Qalandiya camp} as he was reporting to Israeli intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. Israeli Police forces detained Ayman Hassan Al-Kurd (20 years old) {A residents of Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in Jerusalem city} near Herod's gate in the old city of Jerusalem after opening fire towards and critically injuring him.

Injuries

Israeli forces opened fire towards and critically injured Ayman Hassan Al-Kurd (20 years old) {A residents of Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in Jerusalem city} near Herod's gate in the old city of Jerusalem.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, a group of 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 17:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Eiyoun Al-Haramiya area { located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Nablus} then searched residents and vehicles until 18:30.
2. At 22:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Provocation of Palestinian Forces

At 14:30, Israeli forces positioned near Ras Kar Kar village temporarily seized a Palestinian Customs Police Force vehicle while on Duty and allowed them to pass through at 15:05.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 00:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Zabada town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 23:55.

Raid

At 21:10, Israeli forces raided Zubaba village, clashed with several residents and temporarily detained 5 residents including 2 children: Noor Amjad Obiedi (16 years old), Yazan Jamal Zaqzaq (16 years old), Riyad Abdel-Rahman Jaradat, Mohammad Karam Zayoud and Abdallah Salah Tahaniya and released them at a later time then withdrew at 21:35.

Attack

At 21:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Zubaba village .

Temporary Detention

At 21:10, Israeli forces temporarily detained residents including 2 children: Noor Amjad Obiedi (16 years old), Yazan Jamal Zaqzaq (16 years old), Riyad Abdel-Rahman Jaradat, Mohammad Karam Zayoud and Abdallah Salah Tahaniya and released them at a later time during their raid into Zubaba village.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Aboush village, stormed and searched a home, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:30.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Hamza Adeeb Khalaf in Kafr Aboush village.

Temporary Detention

At 01:00 on September 18th 2016, Israeli forces temporarily detained Mohammad Khalid Omar {A resident of Nour Al-Shams camp} then released him at a later time and summoned the child Osama Mohammad Omar (17 years old) to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning during their raid into Tulkarem city as mentioned in the previous report.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yatma town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:20.
2. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qabalan town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:20.
3. At 21:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Osarin village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 23:15.

Raid

1. At 09;30, Israeli forces raided Osarin village until 09:45.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Salem village.
3. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Tel village, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:20.
4. At 03:10, Israeli forces raided Nablus city, detained a residents then withdrew at 04:15.

Detention

1. At 12:00, Israeli forced positioned along the by pass road near "Yitmar" settlement located in south west Beit Furiq town detained Ghada Sa'eda Yusef Awad (23 years old) {A resident of Awarta village for allegedly carrying a knife.
2. Israeli forces detained Omar Imad Rihan in Tel village.
3. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Talib Abdel-Kareem Maskawi in Nablus city.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marda village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballut town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 20:35, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town.
2. At 20:45, Israeli forces raided Marda village, stormed and searched 2 homes then withdrew at 23:10.
3. At 03:10, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town, detained a resident then withdrew at 06:30.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ayman Azziz Jaber in Kafil Harris town.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1.At 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city, temporarily detained and strip searched Mohammad Ahmad Maharma (13 years old) for allegedly carrying 2 Molotov cocktail bombs then released him at 00:25.

2. At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.

Temporary Detention

1. At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge temporarily detained Muhanad Ahmad Shalotah {A resident of Abboud town in Ramallah & Al-Bireh District} as he was returning from Jordan then release him at 21:00.

2. At 18:35, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located at the south entrance of Jericho temporarily detained and strip searched Mohammad Ahmad Maharma (13 years old) for allegedly carrying 2 Molotov cocktail bombs then released him at 00:25.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:15 and again at 20:!0, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:15.
2. At 18:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} hen searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.
3. At 19:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge { located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles until 21:15.

Raid

1. At 22:05, Israeli forces raided Husan village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 22:45.
2. At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town, stormed and searched 3 homes then withdrew at 23:15.
3. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Wadi Ma'ali area located in Bethlehem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home, detained 3 residents {including a woman and her daughter}.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents {including a woman and her daughter}: Adlah Ibrahim Al-Ta'mari , Ayat-Allah Mohammad Shihadeh and Muhanad Jabr during their raid into Wadi Ma'ali area located in Bethlehem city .

Attack

1. At 17:15, Israeli forces positioned in Ayda camp in Bethlehem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 22:05, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Husan village.
3. At 02:55,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 Wadi Ma'ali area located in Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up 8 flying checkpoints in the following areas: The entrance of Al-Nabi Yunis area {located along the main road connecting Hebron and Bethlehem}, at the entrance of Al-Fa'hs area in south Hebron city, the entrance of Al-Huwawir area {located at the north entrance of Halhoul}, at the entrance of Ithna town, at the entrance of Yaqin area { located near entrance of Bani Na'im town}, at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp, at Halhoul town bridge and at Khursa village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhoul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Zif village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Khursa village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 23:10, Israeli forces raided Bani Na'im town, stormed several homes, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 04:50.
2. At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Ithna town, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:00.

Detention

1. At 00:45 on September 18th 2016, Israeli forces detained Anas Abdel-Athim Ismail Al-Karaki during their raid into Hebron city in addition to those mentioned in the previous report.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Fayiz Ibrahim Zidat and Ali Mahmoud Rashid Zidat in Bani Na'im town.
3. Israeli forces detained Akram Yusef Al-Faysi in Ithna town.

Closure of main Roads

At 08:30, Israeli forces closed all roads and bypass roads leading into Beit Ummar town with dirt mounds.

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 open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination .

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 open for the entry of tourist and foreign diplomats and the entry of Humanitarian assistance and construction material funded by UNRWA. f

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