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Daily Report December 14, 2016

Total: 95
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

1. At 14:05, Israeli forces closed Qalandiya checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic {After they opened fire towards a woman then detained her after she allegdly attempted to run over a Israeli Soldier} then reopened it at a later time.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces closed Jaba' checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hizma town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:20.
2. At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ras Al-Amoud neighborhood in Jerusalem then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and took photographs of a local mosque.
2. At 12:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns then clashed with several residents near Al-Quds University campus.
3. At 15:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town.

Attack

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed Al-Quds University campus during their raid into Abu Dis town.
2. At 14:05, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya checkpoint opened fire towards Amani Khaled Nu'man Hashimah {A resident of Beit Hanina town} after her vehicle hit the checkpoint then detained her for allegedly attempting to run over a Israeli soldier.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya checkpoint detained Amani Khaled Nu'man Hashimah {31 years old} {A resident of Beit Hanina town}.

Deportation

At 14:00, Israeli forced served a Military order for the expulsions of Husam Sader thus preventing him from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem.

Closure of main Roads

At 20:00, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Hizma town and prevented residents from entering or exiting the town.

Destruction of Property

On December 13th 2016, Israeli forces stormed Sur Baher village and demolished 2 barracks {used as a construction equipment shop} for allegedly being near the wall gate.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 07:00 on December 13th 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

1. At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Deir Nathim village, clashed with several residents and as a result left Thiyab Hussien Al-Tamimi suffocated from tear gas inhalation then withdrew at 00:30.
2. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town, stormed Bir Ziet University Campus then searched The Student Union Headquarters and confiscated several computers and equipment then withdrew at 05:20.

Attack

At 23:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left Thiyab Hussien Al-Tamimi suffocated from tear gas inhalation during their raid into Deir Nathim village.

Assault on Educational sector

At 02:00, Israeli forces stormed Bir Ziet University campus then searched The Student Union Headquarters and confiscated several computers and equipment.

Confiscation of Property

At 02:00, Israeli forces confiscated several computers and equipment as they searched The Student Union Headquarters after storming Bir Zeit University Campus.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 01:25, Israeli forces raided Anabta town, stormed 2 homes then withdrew at 03:20.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At dawn on December 13th 2016, Israeli forces raided Zuwata village, stormed and searched the home of Ahmad Hani Hamdi and confiscated several Gold Jewelry and 8000 JD {Jordanian Dinars}.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Madma village, stormed the local Girls school and turned it into a military Interrogation center, then stormed and searched several homes, temporarily detained 17 residents: Waheed Husam Ziyada, Ahmad Jamal Al-Qut, Adham Atef Zayda, Usad-Allah Wajeeh Al-Qut, Mohammad Assi Al-Qut, Oday Awad Al-Qut, Ihsan Ali Al-Qut, Mohammad Qammur Sadeq Al-Qut, Wajeeh Teib Al-Qut, Mohammad Na'im Faraj, Ahmad Shawqi Qut, Oday Na'im Faraj, Billal Mohammad Qut, Obada Fathi Qut, Qutayba Jamal Ziyadah and Mohammad Ghassan Ziyadeh then released them after questioning by Israeli Intellegnce officer and withdrew at 05:30.
3. At 02:25, Israeli forces raided Nablus city and Askar camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 05:30.
4. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Orif village, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:30
5. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Tel village, detained a resident and temporarily detained Ahmad Omar Yusef Ishtayeh and released him at a later time then withdrew at 05:30.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Nihad Abdel-Hafith Mohammad Shihadeh in Orif village.
2. Israeli forces detained Hamam Abdel-Rahman Assad Rayhan in Tel village.

Temporary Detention

1. At 00:30, Israeli forces temporarily detained 17 residents: Waheed Husam Ziyada, Ahmad Jamal Al-Qut, Adham Atef Zayda, Usad-Allah Wajeeh Al-Qut, Mohammad Assi Al-Qut, Oday Awad Al-Qut, Ihsan Ali Al-Qut, Mohammad Qammur Sadeq Al-Qut, Wajeeh Teib Al-Qut, Mohammad Na'im Faraj, Ahmad Shawqi Qut, Oday Na'im Faraj, Billal Mohammad Qut, Obada Fathi Qut, Qutayba Jamal Ziyadah and Mohammad Ghassan Ziyadeh then released them after questioning by Israeli Intellegnce officer during their raid into Madma village.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces temporarily detained Ahmad Yusef Ishtayeh then released him at a later time during their raid into Tel village.

Attack

At 02:25, 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 Askar camp in Nablus city.

Assault on Educational sector

At 03:00, Israeli forces stormed the local Girls school and turned it into a military Interrogation center during their raid into Madma village then withdrew at 05:30.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on December 13th 2016, Israeli forces confiscated several Gold Jewelry and 8000 JD {Jordanian Dinars} as they stormed and searched the home of Ahmad Hani Hamdi during their raid into Zuwata village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles until 11:00.
2. At 08:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles until 11:00.

Raid

At 01:05, Israeli forces raided Salfit city until 04:15.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Mu'arajat road {which connects Jericho and Ramallah districts} then searched residents and vehicles until 13:45.
2. At 15:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Jiftlik village junction and detained a resident.
3. At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along road (90) in Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

Raid

At 12:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Jiftlik village , stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 13:20.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint in Al-Jiftlik village detained Ibrahim Ahmad Omar Al-Hajalin.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Ush Al-Ghurab area located in east Bethlehem city then searched residents and vehicles until 24:00.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 13th 2016 and again at 02:10 on December 14th 2016, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town and detained 4 children.
2. At 06:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Obidiya town.

Detention

1. At 16:50, Israeli forces detained Ahmad Samir Mohammad Al-Amour {A resident of Teoqu' town} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Abdel-Qadder Sultan Foad Taqatqa {14 years old}, Issa Yusef Mohammad Taqatqa {15 years old}, Rabi' Fakhri Taqatqa {16 years old} and Wissam Jamal Fakhri Taqatqa {17 years old} in Beit Fajjar town.

Attack

At 17:45, Israeli forces positioned near Ayda camp in Bethlehem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Destruction of Property

At 17:45, Israeli forces demolished a barracks owned by Mohammad Ahmad Ismail Sa'id located near "Kafr Itzyon" settlement located in Khiltat Iskira village. for allegedly being built without a licence.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 21:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Wadi Al-Huriya junction located in Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.
2. At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Ummar town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:55.

Raid

1. At 08:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Samou' town, levelled a Stone Mill located in Wadi Al-Amayer which is used by the local Municipality and owned by Samauel Al-Daghamim then withdrew at 09:35.
2. At 10:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Masafir area in Yatta town, confiscated a Caravan {used as a Health Clinic by the Ministry of Health} then withdrew at 11:10.
3. At 16:45, Israeli forces raided Ithna town until 17:00.
4. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched the home of Yunis Hussien Amour and confiscated his personal vehicle then withdrew at 04:50.

Detention

At 00:55 on December 13th 2016, Israeli forces detained Waleed Ahmad Al-Thabaniya during their raid into Tarqumiya town.

Confiscation of Property

1. At 10:20, Israeli forces confiscated a Caravan used as a clinic by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Al-Masafar area in Hebron.
2. At 24:00, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Yunis Hussien Amro during their raid into Hebron city.

Destruction of Property

At 08:40, Israeli forces demolished a stone mill owned by Samauel Al-Dghanin in Wadi Al-Ameer Area during their raid into Al-Samou' town.

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 raiding and opening fire towards North Gaza District.
• Israeli forces broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Khan Yunis District.
• Israeli naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Central Gaza districts.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is partially open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Raid

At 07:40, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50m into the vicinity of North West Beit Lahiya town and opened fire as they levelled a plot of agricultural land then withdrew at 15:00.

Attack

1. At 07:40 on December 13th 2016, Israeli forces opened fire as they levelled agricultural land during their raid into North West Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 09:00 on December 13th 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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 08:30 on December 13th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Abasan Al-Kabira 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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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