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Daily Report December 26, 2016

Total: 71
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 12:25 and again at dawn on December 26th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained 2 residents.
2. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Biddu town.
3. At dawn on December 26th 2016, Israeli forces raided Qatana village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Darwish and Anas Darwish in Al-Eisawiya village.
2. Israeli forces detained Imad Yasser Mohammad Shamasnah in Qatana village.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 12:00,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 and again at 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Jericho district} then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.
2. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints near Atarah town bridge and at the entrance of Deir Abu Mash'al town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at Dura and Ein Sinya village junctions and at the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp then searched residents and vehicles until 14:30.
4. At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Um Safaa village then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles until 12:20.
6. At 11:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Liqya town then searched residents and vehicles until 14:30.
7. At 15:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yabroud village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 25th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp and detained 2 residents.
2. At 15:55, Israeli forces raided Qubiya village.
3. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Ein Sinya village until 01:50.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Marouf Bajas Nakhlat and Alaa Khaled Ali Qassem in Al-Jalazoun camp.

Closure of main Roads

At 09:30, Israeli forces closed the main road leading to Al-Jalazoun camp near "Bet El" settlement and impeded the free flow of traffic {because of alleged shooting towards an Israeli settler vehicle in Bet El settlement.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 00:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Dan village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 11:15, Israeli forces raided Silah Al-Harthiya town.
2. At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Yamoun town
3. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched the home of Issam Mohammad Hussien Turkman, confiscated a Jeep vehicle then withdrew at 01:30.

Attack

At 01:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Qabatiya town.

Confiscation of Property

At 01:00, Israeli forces confiscated confiscated a Jeep vehicle after they stormed and searched the home of Issam Mohammad Hussien Turkman during their raid into Qabatiya town.

TUBAS

Raid

At dawn on December 26th 2016, Israeli forces raided Tamoun town and summoned Ayman Rabah Babi Odeh {A Palestinian Police Officer} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Provocation of Palestinian Forces

At dawn on December 26th 2016, Israeli forces summoned Ayman Rabah Babi Odeh {A Palestinian Police Officer} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning during their raid into Tammoun town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 15:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 16:40.

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Shufa village then searched residents and vehicles until 18:05.

Raid

1. At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Kafr Sur village.
2. At 00:50, Israeli forces raided Anabta town until 01:35.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Rujieb village, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 22:30.
2. At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Burin village , stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 23:00.
3. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Nablus city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed Joseph's Tomb, during which Israeli forces clashed with several residents and as a result injured Mahdi Abdel-Jawad Dwikat {who was struck with a live ammunition to the leg} and detained him then Israeli forces stormed and searched a home, detained another resident and withdrew at 03:10.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents:Mahdi Abdel-Jawwad Fathi Dweikat {After he was struck with live ammunition to his leg} and Hatem Firas Hatem Al-Zagha.

Attack

At 00:30, Israeli forces fired live ammunition , rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured Mahdi Abdel-Jawad Dwikat {who was struck with a live ammunition to the leg} as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed Joseph's Tomb during their raid into Nablus city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Mahdi Abdel-Jawad Dwikat {who was struck with a live ammunition to the leg} during their raid into Nablus city.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 18:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya town.
2. At 18:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town and clashed with several residents.

Attack

At 18:30, Israeli forces fired stun grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Kafr Al-Dik.

JERICHO

Settlers Attacks

At 11:10, Israeli settlers stormed Wadi Al-Qult area and the entrance of Wadi Qult road and impeded the free flow of traffic then withdrew at 12:20.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town then searched residents and vehicles until 01:35.

Detention

On December 25th 2016, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Conatiner checkpoint detained Hassan Yusef Bayoud {A resident of Al-Mazra'a Al-Gharbiya in Ramallah District}.

Closure of main Roads

At 10:50, Israeli forces closed Al-Nashash area steel gate {the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then reopened it at 11:15.

Settlers Attacks

At 13:40, Israeli settlers stormed Khirbeit Al-Amour area in Teqou' town then withdrew at 14:20.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:05, Israeli forces set up 5 checkpoints at the North entrance of Hebron city { located along road 35 near Halhoul town bridge} , at the entrances of Al-Thahriya, Wadi Al-Shajnah village, Al-Samiya village junction and Al-Fuwar junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 11:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar and Surif towns then stormed and searched several homes.
2. At 11:40, Israeli forces raided Wadi Al-Rish area in Ithna town and temporarily detained Mahmoud Hassan Talib then released him at a later time.
3. At 21:00, Israeli forces raided Halhoul town until 22:55.
4. At 22:40, Israeli forces raided Surif town.
5. At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town.
6. At 02:45, Israeli forces raided Al-Samou' town, stormed and searched several homes and detained a resident.
7. At dawn on December 26th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Arub camp and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ismail Ahmad Mohammad Hamoudeh in Al-Samou' town.
2. Israeli forces detained Majed Tayseer Al-Teti in Al-Aroub camp.

Temporary Detention

At 11:40, Israeli forces temporarily detained Mahmoud Hassan Talib Abu Jahisha then released him at a later time during their raid into Wadi Al-Rish area in Ithna 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 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.
•The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Central Gaza and Khan Yunis Districts.

NORTHERN GAZA

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is partially open for humanitarian cases, international journalists, employees working for humanitarian agencies, businessmen and passengers traveling though Al-Karama Crossing.

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 22:00 on December 25th 2016, Israeli military tanks positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards Palestinian Gunmen training bases located in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 07:40 on December 25th 2016, Israeli military tanks positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards Palestinian Gunmen training bases located in east Khuz'a.

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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