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Daily Report December 16, 2016

Total: 45
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 15th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya town, and Silwan neighborhood stormed and searched several homes as they detained 4 residents including a child.
2. At 01:20, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town.

Detention

1. At dawn on December 15th 2016, Israeli forces detained 3 including a child: 1. Ahmad Khaled Julious {22 years old}, Na’im Nader Al-Sharif (17 years old} and Mohammad Saleem (19 years old) during their raid into the old city of Jerusalem.

2. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Yahya Yasser Abd Kamel {16 years old}, Abdel-Kareem Sha’ban Obied {27 years old}, Ameer Khaldoun Mustafa {18 years old} and Mustafa Ibrahim Asaliya {19 years old} in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

At 16:30, Israeli positioned at the entrance of Hizma town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

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 12:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Jreir village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 12:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sinjil town then searched residents and vehicles until 17:00.

Raid

At 09:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Taybeh town until 09:50.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of B'ir Al-Basha village then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

Detention

At 03:15 on December 15th 2016, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Mustafa Musa Qamba' and Mohammad Salem Waheed Abdel-Rahman Abu Mukh during their raid into Jenin city as mentioned in the previous report.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 16:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

1. At 08:15 and again at 20:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 21:00.
2. At 18:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Beit Furiq checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 19:45.

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village {along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem} then searched residents and vehicles.

SALFIT

Raid

On December 15th 2016, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Hassan and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ahmad Muheeb Ahmad Mir'i {19 years old} in Qarwat Bani Hassan.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.
2. At 22:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.

Detention

At 19:00, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Nihad Imad Al-Din Ajjaj {24 years old} {A resident of Ramallah city} as he was returning from Jordan.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.
2. At 21:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near intercontinental hotel in North Bethlehem city then searched residents and vehicles until 22:35.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 15th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Aroub camp, stormed and searched a home then detained a child.
2. On December 15th 2016, Israeli forces raided Beit Awwa town, stormed and searched several homes, detained a resident and confiscated 2 vehicles.

Detention

1. At 23:30 on December 14th 2016, Israeli forces detained Jamal Ali Awad Tumizi during their raid into Ithna town as mentioned in the previous report.
2. Israeli forces detained Ameer Mohammad Musa Al-Teti {17 years old} in Al-Aroub camp.
3.Israeli forces detained Nader Suloman Imad Masalmah in Beit Awwa town.

Confiscation of Property

On the evening of December 15th 2016, Israeli forces confiscated 2 vehicles during their raid into Beit Awwa 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.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Khan Yunis District.

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.

Detention

At 08:00, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing detained Nofal Assad Ahmad Abu Sariya {A merchant}{A resident of Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in Gaza city}.

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 08:00 on December 15th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in Al-Qarara 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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