Daily Report December 24, 2016

At 17:00, Israeli forces closed Jaba' checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time

1. At dawn on December 23rd 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town then stormed and searched a home.
2.At dawn on December 23rd 2016, Israeli forces raided Hizma town and detained a child near his home.
3. At 22:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns until 03:00.
4. At 02:45, Israeli forces raided Biddu town and Beit Surik village.

1. At 10:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {along the main road connecting Ramallah and Jericho districts} then searched residents and vehicles.

At 15:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city until 17:10.

At 11:00, the child: Faris Ziyad Atta Al-Bayed (15 years old) {A resident of Al-Jalazoun camp} died of injuries sustained during confrontation with Israeli forces on October 15th 2016 near the camp entrance.

1. At 13:20, a demonstration took place in Nil’in village protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with Israeli forces and as a result suffocated several residents from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 13:20, a demonstration took place in Bil’in village protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with Israeli forces and as a result suffocated several residents from tear gas inhalation.

At 12:30, a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators who attempted to reach the demonstration site and as a result left several demonstrators suffocated from tear gas inhalation and as a result injured 2 residents including a child: Yusef Nidal Ahmad Aqel {17 years old} and Firas Nidal Aqel then temporarily detained the child: Ma'moun Murad Ishtewi {6 years old} then released him at a later time.

At 12:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance as a result left several demonstrators suffocated from tear gas inhalation and as a result injured 2 residents including a child: Yusef Nidal Ahmad Aqel {17 years old} and Firas Nidal Aqel and Firas Nidal Aqel then temporarily detained the child: Ma'moun Murad Ishtewi {6 years old} then released him at a later time.

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Yusef Nidal Ahmad Aqel {17 years old} and Firas Nidal Aqel during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village.

At 18:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Sawiya village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 19:25.

1. At 04:00 on December 23rd 2016, Israeli forces raided Beita town, stormed and searched a home and temporarily detained Thaer Salah Dwikat then released him at 11:00.
2. At 13:30, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village.

1. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafil Harris town then searched residents and vehicles.

At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya town, detained a resident then withdrew at 02:50.

1. At 13:40 and again at 16:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 17:15.
2. At 18:50, Israeli forces set up several checkpoints at the entrances of Bethlehem District then searched residents and vehicles {after the alleged stabbing of a Israeli settler near "Ofrat" settlement}.

At 18:50, Israeli forces raided Wadi Rahal village {after the alleged stabbing of a Israeli settler near "Ofrat" settlement} then stormed and searched several homes and merchant shops.

1. At 13:35, Israeli forces positioned checkpoint near the west entrance of Teqou' fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and occupied the home of Thiyab Mahmoud Al-Amour and converted its rooftop into a military post then withdrew at 15:40.
2. At 13:50, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah Mosque located in North Bethlehem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents participating in demonstration against the construction of the wall.

At 09:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road connecting Dura town and Al-Fuwar camp after closing the steel gate located along the road and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time.

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is partially open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons, and the exit of 100 residents travelling to Jerusalem city for prayers in Al-Aqsa mosque compound and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing .

* 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.

1. At 08:30 on December 23rd 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.
2. At 14:30 on December 23rd 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several residents located in the vicinity Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city as they were participating in demonstrations protesting the Israeli Military and settler attack on Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and as a result injured a resident.

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.