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Daily Report December 21, 2016

Total: 106
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 20:00, Israeli forces closed Qalandiya checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic {after they detonated a Unidentified Explosive Object} and reopened the checkpoint at a later time.

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qalandiya village then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

Raid

1. At 15:00, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp and clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and merchant shops then detained a resident.
2. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns until 05:10.

Detention

1.On December 20th 2016, Israeli forces detained 2 residents {including a child}: Ahmad Zidan (13 years old) and Ammar Zidan in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. On December 20th 2016, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Daoud Obada and Ammar Osama Azziz Obadah in Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
3. At 14:00, Israeli forces positioned near Jab'a village junction detained Mohammad Talib Mahmoud Abu Aud {A National Security Force Officer}{A resident of Dura town in Hebron district}.
4. Israeli forces detained Muntasir Kamal Al-Malahi in Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.

Attack

1. At 15:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several resiednts for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes and merchant stores during their raid into Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Hizma town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and throwing a fire bomb towards a bus carrying Israeli settlers.
3. At 21:50, Israeli forces positioned near the north Junction of Al-Ram town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:00,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 08:00, Israeli forces set up 3 checkpoints at the entrances of Abboud town, Al-Nabi Saleh and Deir Abu Mash'al villages then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ni'lin town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 11:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Shuqba and Shabtin villages then searched residents and vehicles until 12:20.
4. At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 18:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ras Kar Kar village then searched residents and vehicles.
6. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 19:30.
7. At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Yabroud village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
8. At 21:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Ein Sinya village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 22:15.
9. At 21:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beitin village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 11:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city until 12:20.
2. At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Shuqba village until 06:05.

Detention

At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned near "Psagot" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city detained Nader Ziyad Al-Faroukh as he was herding his sheep in the area.

JENIN

Raid

At 23:40, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town until 00:20.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 14:35, Israeli forces closed Taysir checkpoint for alleged military exercises in the North Jordan Valley area then reopened it at 15:40.

Raid

1. At 20:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Thaghra area located in east Tubas city.
2. At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Al-Far'a village until 05:30.

Confiscation of Property

On December 19th 2016, Israeli forces confiscated a agricultural tractor owned by Mufdi Lafi Sawafta as he was ploughing his agricultural land in Al-Sakut area in the North Jordan valley.

Destruction of Property

On December 19th 2016, Israeli forces destroyed a water network and 2 water wells as they were conducting Military exercises using military bulldozers in Khirbet Yarza.

Assaults on Property

At 07:00 on December 21st 2016, Israeli forces removed 15 families from their homes in Ibziq village from 07:00 until 16:00 on December 21st 2016 for alleged military training in the area.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 15:50, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" settlement and impeded the free flow of traffic until 16:55.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Hajja and Al-Fanduq villages then detained a resident.
2. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then detained a resident.

Raid

1. At 16:30, Israeli forces raided Azzun town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 17:00.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Habla town until 04:15.

Detention

1. At 21:00, Israeli forces forces positioned at the entrance of Azzun town detained Mohammad Abdel-Fattah Abu Haniya {A resident of Azzun town}.
2. Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint in the area between Hajja and Al-Faduq villages detained Rabi' Abdel-Qadder Masalha {A resident of Hajja village}.
3. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village detained Mahmoud Suliman Abu Shihab {A resident of Azzun town}.

Temporary Detention

At 21:00, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Azzun town temporarily detained Abdel-Kareem Abdallah Amran {A resident of Azzun town} then released him at a later time.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shave Shamron" settlement then searched residents and vehicles until 14:20.
2. At 14:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Burin and Madma town then searched residents and vehicles until 15:20.
3. At 06:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Nablus and Tel village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:50, Israeli forces raided Assira Al-Shilmaliya town until 11:15.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Iba town until 16:10.
3. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Nablus city , detained 2 residents then withdrew at 05:50.
4. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Tel village, stormed several homes, detained 5 residents then withdrew at 05:50.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Muntassir Talla Dweikat and Mahmoud Ali Badr Sawi in Nablus city.
2. Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Usayed Khaled Mohammad Rayan, Talib Sameer Silwadi, Waleed Jamal Assaydeh, Moath Billal Ishtayeh and Majd Billal Mohammad Ishtayeh in Tel village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:40 and again at 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Al-Dik then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 08:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya town and Rafat village.
2. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Bruqin town.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area located near the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 10:00.
2. At 13:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.
3. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit fajjar and detained a child.

Raid

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city and surveyed the local cemetery.
2. At 19:45, Israeli forces raided Husan village until 20:00.
3. At 22:10, Israeli forces raided Jorat Al-Sham'a village then stormed and searched a home.
4. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town, stormed and searched several homes, detained 6 residents then withdrew at 06:45.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 6 residents: Ahmad Nidal Mohammad Taqatqa {15 years old}, Ahmad Mohammad Shaker Taqatqa {17 years old}, Eyad Nader Ahmad Taqatqa {17 years old}, Mohammad Ayman Akram Taqatqa {16 years old}, Ibrahim Jibril Mahmoud Taqatqa {15 years old} and Rida Salah Mohammad Taqatqa {15 years old} in Beit Fajjar town.

Attack

At 21:10, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Einoun village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 13:50.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jabal Al-Rahmat area in Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Beit Einoun village and Al-Dauwra area in south Sa'ir town , stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 05:50.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Thahriya town and Al-Fuwar camp, detained 3 residents in Al-Thahriya town then withdrew at 05:50.
3. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Yatta and Al-Samou' towns.

Detention

1. At 23:30, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint near "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city detained Alaa Mazen Hassan Abu Dabous {A resident of Tarqumiya town}.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ehab Anwar Al-Hawarin, Mohammad Zamal Abdel-Rahman Shinwir and Oday Kamal in Al-Thahriya town.

Temporary Detention

At 23:00, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Hebron temporarily detained 2 resiednts: Abdel-Raheem Al-Majdeed Al-Khateeb and Ibrahim Mustafa Madi then released them at a later time.

Attack

At 13:40, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

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

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

1. At 07:45 on December 20th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 10:00 on December 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 08:30 on December 20th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Maghazi camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 07:45 on December 20th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a 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.

Attack

At 23:00 on December 20th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land near Sufa crossing point located in east Rafah city.

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