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Daily Report September 21, 2016

Total: 78
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bir Nabala town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Anata town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed 4 homes , detained 5 residents then withdrew at 23:30.
2.At dawn on September 21st 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town and detained a child.

Detention

1.At dawn on September 21st 2016, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Abu Ghazalah in the old city of Jerusalem.
2. Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Mohammad Mu'awiya Alqam, Mahmoud Amran Alqam, Nizar Mohammad Ali, Majd Kiyali and Mansour Akari during their raid into Shu'fat camp Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces detained Abdel-Azziz Damdoum (16 years old) in Al-Eizariya town.

Attack

At 22:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed 4 homes during their raid into Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.

House Demolition

1. At dawn on September 20th 2016, Israeli forces stormed Beit Hanina town demolished a home owned by Hassan Abdallah Alqa for allegedly being built without a licence.
2. On September 20th 2016, Israeli forces stormed Al-Thuri neighborhood in Jerusalem and forced Suhail Fadil Abu Irmeleh to demolished his home for allegedly being built without a licence.

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

Attack

At 18:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning near the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ti'inik village, temporarily detained Saed Shahawnah {A National Security Force Officer} and released him at a later time then withdrew at 11:30.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Arraba town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 17:20.

Raid

At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Silah Al-Harthiya town and summoned Inad Mohammad Mahmoud Abu Al-Khier to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 03:00.

Detention

On September 19th 2016, Israeli forces detained 2 residents including a child: Mohammad Muhanad Ghassan Suqiya (16 years old) and Adam Suliman Marshoud {both residents of Jenin city} near Deir Abu Da'if town junction.

Temporary Detention

At 09:55, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Ti'inik village temporarily detained Saed Shahawnah {A National Security Force Officer} and released him at a later time

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Far'oun village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 01:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Bal'a town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 02:30.

Raid

1. At 12:10, Israeli forces raided Far'oun village until 13:10.
2.At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Izbit Shufa village and stormed several homes.
3.At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and Nur Al-Shams camp, opened fire towards a motorcycle as they chased it before it was able to flee the area.

Attack

At 23:50, Israeli forces opened fire towards a motorcycle as they chased it during their into Tulkarem city and Nur Al-Shams camp before the motorcycle was able to flee the area.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Halba Tunnel { located at the south entrance of Qalqilya city} then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:00 and again at 15:40 and 17:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sarah village junction { located along the main road connecting Nablus and Qalqilya} then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.
2. At 22:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Yitshar" settlement junction located in North Huwara town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:35.

Raid

At 21:20, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological sites then withdrew at 23:55.

Closure of main Roads

At 12:45, Israeli forces closed the West entrance of Aqraba town and the east entrance of Osarin village with dirt mounds.

Settlers Attacks

At 19:00, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Khirbeit Al-Yanoun area located in east Aqraba town then set fire to it and withdrew under the protection of Israeli forces.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marda village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town, stormed and searched a home , detained a residents then withdrew at 03:20.
2. At 02:50, Israeli forces raided Deir Ballout town until 05:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ammar Nayef Al-Dik in Kafr Al-Dik town.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

At 15:40, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Al-Hamra checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicle until 11:00.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Sader area in Beit Jalla city then searched residents and vehicles until 09:20.
2. At 19:15, 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 21:10.

Attack

At 19:45, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Harmala village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and detained the child Qusay Musa Al-Zir (17 years old).

Detention

1. At 23:10, Israeli forces detained Rabi' Wael Issa {A resident of Al-Khader} in Ras Beit Jalla area.
2. Israeli forces detained Qusay Musa Al-Zir (17 years old) near the entrance of Harmala village.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bani Na'im town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Ummar town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Huwar area { located at the North entrance of Halhoul town} then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 10:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Karatina area located in the old city of Hebron then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched 11 homes and 2 merchant shops and then blew open {using explosives} the main entrances of 2 store owned by Hamza Al-Rajabi and Ahmad Al-Rajabi then detained a resident.
2. At 03:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Aroub camp, stormed and searched several homes, detained a resident and summoned 2 residents: Husam Mahmoud Hasayneh and Mohammad Mahmoud Hasayneh to report to Israeli intelligence for questioning.
3.At dawn on September 21st 2016, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town, detained 3 residents {including a child} and summoned the child: Fadi Mohammad Al-Ja'ar (16 years old) to report to Israeli intelligence for questioning.
4. At dawn on September 21st 2016, Israeli forces raided Dura town and detained a resident.

Attack

At 15:10, Israeli forces positioned near Ali Baka mosque in the old city of Hebron fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Abdel-Rahman Abdel-Qadder Sabah in Hebron city.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Yusef Ahmad Jawabrah in Al-Aroub camp.
3. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohammad Issa Baher (17 years old), Mu'taz Mohammad Khalil and Muhanad Zuhier Al-Alami in Beit Ummar town.
4. Israeli forces detained Ali Mahmoud Amour in Dura town.
5. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Sadeq Al-Qawasmi near ear Ali Baka mosque in the old city of Hebron.

Destruction of Property

At 02:10, Israeli forces blew open {using explosives} the main entrances of 2 store owned by Hamza Al-Rajabi and Ahmad Al-Rajabi during their raid into Hebron city.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

*At 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 from 300 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. On 3 April 2016 the decision to expand the fishing area from 6 to 9 nautical miles entered into effect but the Israeli authorities reduced the area back to 6 nautical miles on 26 June 2016.

*Israeli forces broke the cease fire agreement by raiding an opening fire towards Khan Yunis District.
*Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza , Central Gaza and Rafah Districts.

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.

Attack

At 23:45 on September 20th 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 00:20 on September 20th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the North West shores of Al-Nussirat camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Raid

At 07:10 on September 20th 2016, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 100 meters into the vicinity of east Khuz'a town and opened fire as they leveled a plot of land.

Attack

At 08:00 on September 20th 2016, Israeli forces opened fire towards agricultural land located in east Khan Yunis city.

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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

Attack

At 07:30 on September 20th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah City.

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