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Daily Report December 22, 2016

Total: 87
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 03:30, Israeli forces closed Qalandiya checkpoint as confrontations ensued between residents and Israeli forces then reopened it at a later time.

Raid

1. At 11:00, Israeli forces raided Anata town, stormed several merchant shops and a car dealership.
2. At 16:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town.
3. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Aqab town, demolished the interior walls of an Apartment owned by the family of Musbah Abu Subieh {Who was killed during clashes with Israeli forces}, during which they clashed with several residents and as a result killed Ahmad Nash'at Al-Kharoubi {19 years old}{A resident of Al-Bireh city} then withdrew at 04:50.

Detention

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces detained Hamza Izat Abdallah Al-Amour {A resident of Teqou' town in Bethlehem District} for allegedly entering Jerusalem without a valid permit.
2. At 22:15, Israeli forces detained Tayseerb Abu Subieh { A resident of Jerusalem city} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Attack

1. At 03:30, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya checkpoint opened fired towards several residents for alleged stoning as they closed the checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces opened fire towards several residents for alleged stoning as they demolished the interior walls of an Apartment owned by the family of Musbah Abu Subieh {Who was killed during clashes with Israeli forces}as they clashed with several residents and as a result killed Ahmad Nash'at Al-Kharoubi {19 years old}{A resident of Al-Bireh city} during their raid into Kafr Aqab town.

Killings

Ahmad Nash'at Al-Kharoubi {19 years old}{A resident of Al-Bireh city} was killed by Israeli forces during their raid into Kafr Aqab town.

House Demolition

1. On December 21st 2016, Israeli forces stormed Al-Tur neighborhood and demolished a 55 square meter home owned by Eyas Hussien Al-Zaghal for allegedly being built with out a licence.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces demolished the interior walls of an Apartment owned by the family of Musbah Abu Subieh {Who was killed during clashes with Israeli forces} during their raid into Kafr Aqab town.

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 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Ein Sinya village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 10:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Jericho} then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 15:00, Israeli forces set up 4 checkpoints at the entrances of Ras KarKar, Khirbithat Al-Misbah, Beit Ur Al-Foqa and Beit Sira villages then searched residents and vehicles.
6. At 00:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 21st 2016, Israeli forces raided Rantis village and detained 2 residents.
2. At 13:15, Israeli forces raided Deir Ibzi' village, stormed a home then withdrew at 13:45.
3. At 20:20, Israeli forces raided Abboud town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 05:00.
4. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Nabi Saleh village, clashed with several residents and as a result injured Issam Samih Mohammad Al-Tamimi {leg wound} then withdrew at 02:30.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Tariq Majed Khalaf and Sakher Raslan Wahdan in Rantis village.

Attack

1.At 20:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Abboud town.
2. At 01:30, Israeli forces fired live ammunition towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured Issam Samih Mohammad Al-Tamimi {leg wound} during their raid into Al-Nabi Saleh village.

Injuries

Issam Samih Mohammad Al-Tamimi was injured after Israeli forces fired live ammunition towards him during their raid into Al-Nabi Saleh village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Araba town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Yamoun town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 21:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Hafirat village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on December 22nd 2016, Israeli forces raided Araba town then stormed and searched 5 homes.

TUBAS

Raid

At 11:45, Israeli forces raided Al-Buqay'a area located in east Tammoun town and served a military order to Ahmad Thaiyab Abu Khaziran for the remove electricity poles installed on his land then withdrew at 12:00

Assaults on Property

At 07:00 on December 22nd 2016, the Israeli Military forced 15 families out of their homes in Ibziq village from 07:00 until 16:00 on December 22nd 2016 for alleged military training in the area.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 18:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 19:40.

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Lid town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 10:30.

Raid

At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:40.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Sanad Zuhdi Abu Shanab in Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Raid

At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city, stormed 2 homes and a "Yafa Print shop" then sealed off the entrances after confiscating equipment then clashed with residents as they withdrew at a later time.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Daoud in Qalqilya city.

Attack

At 23:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed 2 homes and a print shop during their raid into Qalqilya city.

Confiscation of Property

At 23:50, Israeli forces confiscated equipment owned by Saber Doud after they ey stormed 2 homes and a print shop during their raid into Qalqilya city.

Assaults on Property

At 23:50, Israeli forces confiscated equipment owned by Saber Doud after they ey stormed 2 homes and a print shop during their raid into Qalqilya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yatma village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Sawiya village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 04:30, Israeli forces raided Balata camp in Nablus, stormed and searched 4 homes then withdrew at 06:00.
2. At dawn on December 22nd 2016, Israeli forces raided Einbuis village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 21:15, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Khaled Khadiush {A resident of Balata camp in Nablus} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Nasser Al-Din Allan in Einbuis village.

Settlers Attacks

At 03:20, Israeli settlers stormed Joseph's Tomb in Nablus city then withdrew after Palestinian Police officers guarding the Tomb chased them away from the area.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles until 09:10.
2. At 08:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 09:50.
3. At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Bruqin town and Qarwat Bani Zied village then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 21st 2016, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town and detained 2 residents.
2. At 01:10, Israeli forces raided Salfit city, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home then withdrew at 04:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ali Mahmoud Yusef Al-Yusef and Kareem Mahmoud Yusef Al-Yusef in Kafil Harris town.

Attack

At 01:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Salfit.

Assaults on Property

On December 20th 2016, Israeli forces positioned in Bab Al-Marj area in Deir Ballout town served a military order to Idris Abdallah to evacuate his 80 Dunum {acres} agricultural land consisting of 200 Olive trees within a time period of 45 days claiming that the land is State property.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

1. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city and summoned Mohammad Abu Khudier {A Palestinian Police Officer} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
2. At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city, occupied the rooftop of Jad Qunwati's home and converted it into a military post then took photograph's of the Palestinian Presidential Palace, Headquarters and Security service buildings then withdrew at 07:00.

Detention

At 01:50 on December 21st 2016, Israeli forces detained the child Yazan Nabeel Mohammad Taqatqa (17 years old) during their raid into Beit Fajjar town.

Provocation of Palestinian Forces

1. At 02:30, Israeli forces summoned Mohammad Abu Khudier {A Palestinian Police Officer} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning during their raid into Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.
2. At 03:15, Israeli forces took photograph's of the Palestinian Presidential Palace, Headquarters and Security service buildings during their raid into Bethlehem city.

House Occupation

At 03:15, Israeli forces occupied the rooftop of Jad Qunwati's home and converted it into a military post during their raid into Bethlehem city then withdrew at 07:00.

Closure of main Roads

At 18:20, Israeli forces closed the east entrance of Marah Rabah village with dirt mounds.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Einoun village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 21st 2016, Israeli forces raided Tarqumiya town and detained a resident.
2. At 19:15, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained a child.
3. At dawn on December 22nd 2016, Israeli forces raided Hebron city and detained a resident after storming and searching his home.

Detention

1. At 00:30 on December 21st 2016, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Jameel Al-Batat in Al-Thahriya town.
2. At 02:20 on December 21st 2016, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Riziq Khalil Al-Shamati during their raid into Yatta town.
3. Israeli forces detained Hassan Rafiq Hussien Dababsah in Tarqumiya town.
4. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Ammar Abu Judeh (17 years old) in Beit Ummar town.
5. Israeli forces detained Zied Majed Mohammad Al-Ju'beh in Hebron city.

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 Khan Yunis District.
• 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

At 05:30 on December 21st 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

Detention

1. At 16:00 on December 15th 2016, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing point detained Ahmad Mohammad Musbah Khalil Nasser {A merchant} {A resident of Jabaliya town}.
2. At 17:00 on December 18th 2016, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing point detained Hassan Firas Shihadeh {A merchant} {A resident of Al-Sheikh Radwan 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 08:30 on December 21st 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.

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