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Daily Report December 30, 2016

Total: 59
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 14:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town and clashed with several residents.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village.
3. At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town.

Attack

At 14:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eizariya town.

Home seizure

At 02:00, Israeli settlers with the help and under the protection of Israeli Military forces seized an Apartment building consisting of 2 floors {approximately 160 square meters} in Wadi Al-Hulwa area in Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem city.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:30, 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 14:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Mughier village then searched residents and vehicles until 14:40.
2. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Khirbithat Al-Misbah village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Turmus'aya town junction and detained a resident.
4. At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ni'lin town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. On December 28th 2016, Israeli forces raided Dura Al-Qari' village then stormed and searched a home.
2. At dawn on December 29th 2016, Israeli forces raided Deir Abu Mash'al village and detained 2 residents.
3. At 21:50, Israeli forces raided Kubar village, stormed several homes, temporarily detained Soumod Waleed Khaled Al-Barghouthi then released her at a later time and withdrew at 06:20.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Mustafa Hamad {A resident of Silwad town} near the entrance of Turmus'aya.
2. Israeli forces detained Salem Yahya Qassim Zahran and Mu'tasim Mahmoud Yusef Zahran in Deir Abu Mash'al village.

Temporary Detention

At 21:50, Israeli forces Temporarily detained Soumod Waleed Khaled Al-Barghouthi then released her at a later time during their raid into Kobar village.

Closure of main Roads

At 19:30, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Al-Mughier village with dirt mounds.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Talfit village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 23:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qabatiya town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Bashir Ahmad Mohammad Abu Al-Rub in Qabatiya town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 17:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 18:30,

Raid

At 00:50, Israeli forces raided Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city, stormed and searched several homes , detained a resident then withdrew at 05:20.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Amjad Bassam Mahmoud Bahta during their raid into Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 17:40.

Raid

At 17:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qaddum village and clashed with several residents.

Attack

At 17:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Qabalan town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 14:05.
2. At 16:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba' area located near Tel village then searched residents and vehicles until 17:15.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafil Harris town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles until 10:00.
3. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahour city} then searched residents and vehicles until 10:10.
2. At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 17:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 18:50.
4. At 21:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 23:20.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fa'hs area located in south Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Abu Sineneh neighborhood in Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Simiya village then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 20:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhoul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 02:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 29th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Fuwar camp, summoned 5 residents {including a child}: Saleem Mohammad Salah Al-Qawasmi (11 years old), Ibrahim Mohammad Al-Qawasmi, Billal Mustafa Husniyeh, Hamza Mustafa Hunsiyeh and Yusef Omar Sweity to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
2. At dawn on December 29th 2016, Israeli forces raided Beit Ulla town and detained 2 residents.
3. At dawn on December 29th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Tabaqa village and detained 2 residents {including a National Security Force Officer}.
4. At 11:25 and again at 02:05, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, clashed with several residents, temporarily detained the child : Mohammad Al-Sharabati {7 years old} then released him at a later time.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Oday Salah Saleem Al-Adam and Ghassan Mohammad Kamal Al-Alama in Beit Ula town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Kamal Taha Al-Tarsh and Qusay Kamal Taha Al-Atrash in Al-Tabaqa village.

Temporary Detention

At 11:25, Israeli forces temporarily detained the child Mohammad Al-Sharabati {7 years old} then released him at a later time during their raid into Hebron city.

Attack

1. At 09:55, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Arub camp.
2. At 11:40, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into 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 Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza District.

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 09:00 on December 29th 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.

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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