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Daily Report December 8, 2016

Total: 83
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 14:20 and again at 02:30, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis tow then clashed with several residents near Al-Quds University Campus.
2. At 15:00, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp and clashed with several residents.
3. At 21:45, Israeli forces raided Hizma town.
4. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Qalandiya camp and Kafr Aqab town, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes in the camp then detained 3 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ahmad Abdel-Rahman Hamad, Mustafa Baderat and Mohammad Al-Lawzi in Qalandiya camp.

Attack

1. At 14:20, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning near Al-Quds University campus during their raid into Abu Dis town.
2. At 15:40, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning near Al-Ram town entrance.
3. At 17:05, Israeli forces stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Shu'fat camp.
4. At 03:30, 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 Qalandiya camp.

Destruction of Property

On December 7th 2016, Israeli forces stormed Al-Khalaylat area located near Al-Jib village and Al-Nabi Samauel village then demolished a car wash for allegedly being built without a licence.

Settlement Activities

On December 7th 2016, Israeli Occupation Authorities in Jerusalem city approved plans for the construction of 770 new settlement units in "Gilo" settlement located in south Jerusalem city on land occupied in 1967.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:00, 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 09:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along Al-Mu'arajat road which connects Ramallah and Jericho districts} then searched residents and vehicles until 10:10.
2. At 09:30 and again at 17:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beitin village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on December 7th 2016, Israeli forces raided Beitunia town and detained a resident.
2. At 13:05, Israeli forces raided Deir Nathim village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 15:40.
3. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:20.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Nidal Hindiya in Beitunia town.
2. Israeli forces detained Hani Mohammad Jibril Al-Daghamin in Al-Bireh city.

Attack

At 13:05, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Deir Nathim village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Ya'bad town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 09:40.
2. At 21:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Kafrit village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 22:25.

Raid

1. At 15:00, Israeli forces raided Fahma camp.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Jenin city,Jenin camp, Bruqin town , Silat Al-Thahr town and Kafrit village until 06:35.

TUBAS

Assaults on Property

At 09:00, Israeli forces removed 10 families from their homes in Ras Al-Ahmar area located in the North Jordan valley from 09:00 until 17:00 {based on a prior military order submitted} on December 7th 2016 for alleged military exercises in the area {for the second consecutive day}.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 17:40, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint then impeded the free flow of traffic until 18:50.

Raid

At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, stormed and searched several homes, detained 3 residents, confiscated a computer owned by Usayed Marwan Abdel-Rahman Quzah then withdrew at 04:50.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Usayed Marwan Abdel-Rahman Quzah, Abdel-Fattah Fayiz Sharif Al-Qadumi and Husam Khaled Mahmoud Abu Tamam during their raid into Tulkarem city.

Confiscation of Property

At 01:15, Israeli forces confiscated a computer owned by Usayed Marwan Abdel-Rahman Quzah after storming and searching his home during their raid into Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 05:00.

Detention

1. At 20:00, Israeli forces detained Qassam Fathi Qandil {A resident of Askar camp in Nablus city} near Azzun town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Amjad Sa'ed Qur'an and Ali Hassan Shareem in Qalqilya city.

Attack

At 02:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Qalqilya city.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 10:45, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village, removed the Palestinian flag off of a vehicle located near archaeological sites in the village then at 13:10, Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military forces stormed archaeological sites in the village during which they clashed with residents then withdrew at 15:50.
2. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Nablus city and Balata camp until 05:15.

Attack

At 10:45, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they escorted Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological sites Sabastiya village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan town, temporarily detained Yasser Atta {A resident of Al-Zawiya town} then released him at a later time.

Temporary Detention

At 13:25, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located near the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan town, temporarily detained Yasser Atta {A resident of Al-Zawiya town} then released him at a later time.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marah Rabah village then searched residents and vehicles until 13:00.

Raid

At dawn on December 7th 2016, Israeli forces raided B'ir Onat area in Beit Jalla city and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 22:25 on December 6th 2016, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohammad Ali Ahmad Al-Shiekh, Mohammad Abdel-Hay Al-Shiekh and Mahmoud Jibril Ahmad Al-Shiekh during their raid into Marah Rabah village { as mentioned in the previous report}.
2. At 21:00, Israeli forces positioned near Ayda camp cemetery in Bethlehem city detained Malik Musalim Ibrahim Al-Dibs {A resident of Ayda camp}.
3. Israeli forces detained Ameer Khalil Afanah in B'ir Awanat area in Beit Jallah city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 07:50 on December 7th 2016, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Far'sh Al-Hawa area located in North Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Yatta and Al-Samou' towns , stormed and searched several homes, detained a Palestinian Presidential Guard in Yatta town and summoned Osama Musalim Shartih to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 07:30.
2. At 23:55, Israeli forces raided Hebron city until 05:25.
3. At 00:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Thahriya town until 05:25.
4. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Dura town then stormed and searched a home.
5. At 01:55, Israeli forces raided Tefuh own and detained a resident.
6. At 07:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ra'fat Musalim Thiyab Abu Qabtiya {A Presidential guard} in Yatta town.
2.Israeli forces detained Yasser Hassan Al-Qawasmi in Tafuh town.
3. Israeli forces detained Rasheed Nasri Rasheed Sabarnah in Beit Ummar town.

Temporary Detention

At 15:30, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ibrahimi Mosque compound located in the old city of Hebron detained 2 residents: Yacoub Mohammad Abdel-Rahman Abu Sha'ban {A National Security Force Officer} and Abdel-Mhuh'sien Shukri Abu Shaker.

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 District

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

1. At 07:00 on December 7th 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 06:50 on December 8th 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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