At 13:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bir Nabala town then searched residents and vehicles.
Flying Checkpoints
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Daily Report December 25, 2016
Daily Report December 25, 2016
WEST BANK
JERUSALEM
Raid
1. At 03:00 on December 24th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained a resident after storming his home.
2. At 13:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns until 16:40.
Detention
Israeli forces detained Mohammad Abed Darwish in Al-Eisawiya village.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
Flying Checkpoints
1. At 15:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Ni'lin town then searched residents and vehicles until 17:10.
2. At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 17:40.
3. At 21:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Rawabi city then searched residents and vehicles until 01:00.
4. At 21:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles until 01:00.
5. At 21:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Ras Kar Kar and Kafr Ni'meh village then searched residents and vehicles until 01:00.
6. At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Shabtin village then searched residents and vehicles until 01:00.
7. At 23:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sinjil town then searched residents and vehicles.
8. At 07:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud town then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
1. At 10:50, Israeli forces raided Khirbithat Bani Harith village, stormed 2 merchant shops then withdrew at 12:00.
2. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Beit Rima town until 03:00.
JENIN
Flying Checkpoints
At 17:45, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at Hadad Al-Siyahiya village and along the bypass road in east Jenin city, detained 2 residents in Hadad Al-Siyahiya village then withdrew at 19:50.
Raid
At 11:50, Israeli forces raided Jaba' town.
Detention
Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Hadad Al-Siyahiya village detained 2 residents: Alaa Eid Jaser Mir'i and Mohammad Fayez Al-Tubaji { Both residents of Jaba' town}.
QALQILIYA
Raid
At 22:15, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.
Demonstrations
At 15:50, 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 also detained Abdel-Rahman Musa {A Police officer} after assaulting him.
Detention
Israeli forces detained Abdel-Rahman Musa {A Police officer} after assaulting him during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village.
Physical Assault
At 15:50, Abdel-Rahman Musa {A Police officer} was injured after Israeli forces assaulted him during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village.
Attack
At 15:50, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents participating in demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance.
NABLUS
Flying Checkpoints
1. At 15:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Beit Furik town and Beit Dajjan village then searched residents and vehicles until 15:20.
2. At 20:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Assira Al-Shimaliya town and detained a resident.
Raid
1. At 15:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Furiq town until 15:20.
2. At 19:25, Israeli forces raided Assira Al-Shimaliya town until 21:10.
3. At 23:05, Israeli forces raided Sarah village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 23:30.
Detention
Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at the entrance of Assira Al-Shimaliya detained Mohammad Yusef Ahmad Salatnah {A resident of Jabu' in Jenin District}.
Attack
At 23:05, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Sarah village.
SALFIT
Flying Checkpoints
At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit and detained 2 residents {including a Civil defense officer}.
Raid
At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Yasuf village.
Detention
Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the North entrance of Salfit detained 2 residents: Rida Taysir Madi and Nidal Ra'fat Ali Al-Ramal.
BETHLEHEM
Raid
1. At 09:25, Israeli forces raided Wadi Rahal village {after the alleged stabbing of a Israeli settler near "Evrat" settlement} and prevented residents and vehicles from entering or exiting the village then stormed and searched several homes.
2. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Nihalin village until 02:30.
3. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town and detained 4 residents including 2 children.
Detention
Israeli forces detained 4 residents including 2 children: Yazan Ahmad Abdel-Latif Hamdan Thawabteh {15 years old}, Anas Ahmad Rasmi Taqatqa {15 years old}, Fadi Fayez Nassar Taqatqa and Mahdi Majed Omar Taqatqa in Beit Fajjar town.
HEBRON
Raid
At 09:00, Israeli forces raided Dura town then stormed and searched a home.
Attack
At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Beit Ummar town fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured Raed Mohammad Khalil {bullet wound to the hip}.
Injuries
Raed Mohammad Khalil was injured {bullet wound to the hip} during confrontations with Israeli forces in Beit Ummar town.
Temporary Detention
At 19:00, Israeli forces positioned in Wadi Al-Huriya area in Hebron city detained Yunis Hamdi Al-Jindi {A National Security Force Officer} then released him at a later time.
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 North Gaza and Rafah Districts.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores in North Gaza and Gaza Districts.
NORTHERN GAZA
Closure of Crossing Points
* Beit Hanun (Erez) is closed.
Attack
1. At 09:00on December 24th 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 24th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in West Beit Hanun 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.
Attack
08:30 on December 24th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.
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 closed.
Attack
1. At 11:45 on December 24th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.
2. At 14:20 on December 24th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.