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Daily Report December 5, 2016

Total: 66
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 01:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bir Nabala town then searched residents and vehicles until 03:15.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 5th 2016, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city and detained 3 residents.
4. At dawn on December 5th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 04:00 on December 4th 2016, Israeli forces detained Hassan Abdallah Taha during their raid into Qatana village as mentioned in the previous report.
2. At 23:15, Israeli forces positioned at Jaba' checkpoint detained Hamoudeh Ahmad Atta Sabah { A resident of Ramallah} {A University student}.
3. At dawn on December 5th 2016, Israeli forces detained Daoud Al-Ghoul in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
4. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Uday Abu Al-Sa'ed, Mohammad Salah and Qusay Al-Hussieni in Shu'fat camp.
5. Israeli forces detained Salah Muhisien in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Hizma town opened fire towards several children for alleged stoning.

Temporary Detention

1. At 23:15, Israeli forces positioned at Jaba' checkpoint temporarily detained Mohammad Iqtafin Issa Awajna { A Civil Defence Officer and A resident of Jericho city} then released him at a later time.
2. On December 4th 2016, Israeli forces temporarily detained 6 residents: Qusay Darbas (12 years old), Anas Mahmoud (12 years old), Yacoub Dabagh (15 years old), Yazen Nuori (13 years old), Jihad Hadad (9 years old) and Suliman Kan'an (9 years old) as they apprehended them in Jerusalem city then released them at a later time.

Closure of main Roads

At 20:30, Israeli forces closed the main road leading to Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem for alleged throwing a fire bomb towards Israeli military forces by residents in the area.

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

At 15:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles until 16:55.

Closure of main Roads

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Silwad and Ein Yabroud village with cement blocks.
2. At 16:55, Israeli forces closed the main entrance of Deir Nathim village and impeded the free flow of traffic.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and detained 3 residents.
2. At 01:55, Israeli forces raided Jenin city and Rumana village.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Loia Ziyad Zakarna, Musa Abdel-Salam Kamil and Mohammad Abu Ein Abu Al-Rub in Qabatiya town.

Attack

At 01:50, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Qabatiya town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 07:15 on December 4th 2016, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At 09:50, Israeli forces raided Far'oun village.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:25, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at the entrance of Azzun town and along the main road connecting Jayyous and Azzun towns then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1.At 17:00 and again at dawn on December 5th 2016, Israeli forces raided Azzun town, clashed with several residents then stormed and searched several homes.
2. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Jit village and summoned Mohammad Ahmad Abu Baker to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Attack

1. At 15:10, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate in Al-Naqqar neighborhood in Qalqilya city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Azzun town.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Burin village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:00.

Raid

At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Burin village until 00:55.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 11:30.

Detention

1. At 21:40, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Yasseen Abdel-Hakeem Hamad {A resident of Ramallah city}.
2. On December 4th 2016, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Rawhi Mus'ad Al-Shaf'i {A resident of Al-Bireh city} as he was travelling to Jordan.

Temporary Detention

At 21:45, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge temporarily detained Aref Nazih Sha'ban {A resident of Jenin city} then released him after questioning by Israeli Intelligence officers.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:00.

Raid

At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town , detained a resident then withdrew at 02:20.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Saher Nafath Mahmoud Khalil Thawabteh in Beit Fajjar town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Samou' and Al-Dahriya town junctions and at Deir Razah village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 22:20, Israeli forces raided Qawaziba village then clashed with several residents.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Hebron city and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Attiya Al-Zarou Al-Tamimi and Kifah Attiya Al-Zarou Al-Tamimi in Hebron city.

Injuries

At 16:20, the child Ammar Mohammad Mahmoud Jawabra (12 years old} suffered a fractured arm after Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Aroub camp assaulted him.

Attack

At 22:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Quwazibah village.

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.
•Israeli naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza Districts.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is partially open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Attack

At 06:00 on December 4th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town, detained 2 fishermen and confiscated their fishing boats

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 fishermen: Shafeeq Mustafa Al-Sultan and Sa'di Mustafa Al-Sultan off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

Confiscation of Property

At 06:00 in December 4th 2016, Israeli forces confiscated 2 fishing boats owned by : Shafeeq Mustafa Al-Sultan and Sa'di Mustafa Al-Sultan 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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