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Daily Report January 18, 2017

Total: 95
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At dawn on January 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on January 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Jaderat village and detained 2 residents.
3. At 14:10 and again at 03:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town until 05:20.
4. At 16:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town and stormed a merchant shop.
5. At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Qalandiya camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and vehicle maintenance Garage and as a result injured 5 residents: Ali Khaled Hamad, Basil Jamal Sbitani, Mohammad Sameer Yacoub Dar Yacoub, Mohammad Jameel Yacoub Ziyad and Anas Shihadeh leaving them hospitalised with contusions.

Detention

1. At 21:00, Israeli forces detained Obieda Abu Adheem in Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces detained Issa Darbas in Al-Eisawiya village.
3. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Nizar Qassim and Ahmad Ibrahim Qassim in Al-Jaderat village.

Attack

At 23:45, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a carwash and car maintenance garage and as a result injured 5 residents: Ali Khalid Hamad, Basil Jamal Sbitani, Mohammad Sameer Yacoub Dar Yacoub, Mohammad Jameel Yacoub Ziyad and Anas Shihadeh and as a result left them hospitalised with contusions.

Injuries

At 23:45, Israeli forces injured 5 residents: Ali Khalid Hamad, Basil Jamal Sbitani, Mohammad Sameer Yacoub Dar Yacoub, Mohammad Jameel Yacoub Ziyad and Anas Shihadeh during clashes in Qalandiya camp and as a result left them hospitalised with contusions.

House Demolition

On January 17th 2017, Israeli Authorities forced Firas Salah Ahmad Mahmoud to demolish his home in Al-Eisawiya village and forces him to pay a heft financial penalty.

Destruction of Property

At 23:45, Israeli forces demolished a car wash owned by Mohammad Al-Louzi and a Vehicle maintenance garage owned by Abed Al-Malah.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:00, a group of 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 16:10 and again at 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Atarah town bridge then searched resiednts and vehicles until 21:55

Raid

At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Kobar village, detained a child then withdrew at 04:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Othman Fareed Zibar.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Ti'inik village then withdrew at 18:15.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint located near Ti'inik village detained Qutayba Rateb Assad Al-Rifa'i {A resident of Rumana village}.

TUBAS

Detention

At 23:40, Israeli forces positioned at Tayassir checkpoint detained Mohammad Saber Ibrahim Alawna {A resident of Al-Far'a village}.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 15:50, Israeli forces closed "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic for vehicles travelling to Tulkarem city.

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Allar town then searched residents and vehicles until 19:30.

Detention

At 22:20, Israeli forces positioned near the Wall Gate near Far'oun village detained 2 residents: Majdi Ahmad Abdel-Qadder Obied and Moath Yasser Mohammad Atta Awad {both residents of Far'oun village} as they were on the agricultural land which is located near the wall gate despite the fact they had valid permits to enter their land.

Attack

At 17:45, Israeli forces positioned at Wall Gate (104) located in Tulkarem city opened fire towards and killed Nidal Doud Sa'ed Mihdawi {44 years old} {A resident of Shuwika neighborhood in Tulkarem city}.

Killings

Nidal Doud Sa'ed Mihdawi {44 years old} {A resident of Shuwika neighborhood in Tulkarem city} was killed after Israeli forces positioned at Wall Gate (104) located in Tulkarem city opened fire towards him.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Jinsafout village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.
3. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles until 21:20.

Detention

At 04:00 on January 17th 2017,Israeli forces detained Abdel-Rahman Nathmi Abu Haniya {A resident of Azzun town} for alleged stoning.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 17:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Beit Furiq village and Beit Dajanan village then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.

Raid

At 23:10, Israeli forces raided Nablus city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed Joseph's Tomb during which they clashed with several residents and as a result injured Mohammad Riyad Sa'id Hashash and detained 2 residents then withdrew at 04:25.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Moath Tal'at Ali Sah and Ismail Amjad Al-Takrouri in Nablus city.

Attack

At 23:30, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed Joseph's Tomb in Nablus city and as a result injured Mohammad Riyad Sa'id Hashash.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Mohammad Riyad Sa'ed Hashash during confrontations in Nablus city.

House Demolition

At 13:00, Israeli forces demolished the home of Ahmad Mohammad Hamdan Bani Fadil during their raid into Khirbit Al-Taweel area located in east Aqraba town.

Destruction of Property

At 13:00, Israeli forces demolished the home of Ahmad Mohammad Hamdan Bani Fadil during their raid into Khirbit Al-Taweel area located in east Aqraba town.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 16:50, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions in Za'tara junction and impeded the free flow of traffic until 17:45.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafil Harris town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:45.

Raid

1. At 22:50, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town.
2. At 02:05, Israeli forces raided Salfit city, positioned near The Palestinian National Security Headquarters and took photographs of the headquarters then withdrew at 04:00.

Temporary Detention

At 12:25, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara checkpoint junction temporarily detained Salam Bassam Thiyab Abu Hassan {A National Security Force officer} then released him after taking him to "Ariel" settlement.

Provocation of Palestinian Forces

At 02:05, Israeli forces raided Salfit city, positioned near The Palestinian National Security Headquarters and took photographs of the headquarters then withdrew at 04:00.

JERICHO

Raid

At 16:00, Israeli forces raided Aqbat Al-Jabir camp in Jericho and temporarily detained the child :Sarah Nael Baker Al-Hindi {16 years old} then released her at a later time.

Temporary Detention

At 16:00, Israeli forces temporarily detained the child :Sarah Nael Baker Al-Hindi {16 years old} during their raid into Aqbat Al-Jabir camp in Jericho then released her at a later time.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Nihalin and Al-Ju'ba villages then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance Husan village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on January 18th 2017, Israeli forces raided Marah Rabah village and detained 2 residents.
2. At dawn on January 18th 2017, Israeli forces raided Husan village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 04:00 on January 17th 2017, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Kamal Mohammad Al-Badan during their raid into Teqou town.
2. Israeli Forces detained Mahdi Talib Al-Sheikh and Yazan Mohammad Al-Shiekh in Marah Rabah village.
3. Israeli forces detained Anis Mash'hour Hamamrah in Husan village.

House Occupation

At 08:15, Israeli forces occupied the home of Nayef Hussien Hassan Musa located near the entrance of North Teqou town and converted its rooftop into a military post then withdrew at 16:00.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Samou' town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 11:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Khursa village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up 4 checkpoints at the entrances of Dura, Al-Samou', Al-Thariya towns and Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Hebron city and stormed a home.
2. At 11:05, Israeli forces raided Abu Al-Asja village, stormed a vehicle spare parts garage and detained a resident.
3. At 11:55, Israeli forces raided Safa village and stormed a home.
4. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Dura town , detained a resident then withdrew at 11:55.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Nidal Musa Shawamra in Abu Al-Asja village.
2. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Haytham Abu Atwan in Dura town.

Settlers Attacks

At 18:00, an Israeli settler vehicle travelling along a road near Jabal Jalis area located in the old city of Hebron ran over and injured the child: Layan Ayed Al-Razim {5 years old} and as a result left her hospitalised with contusions.

Injuries

At 18:00, the child Layan Ayed Al-Razim {5 years old} was hospitalised with contusions after a Israeli settler vehicle travelling along a road near Jabal Jalis area located in the old city of Hebron ran her over.

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 military forces broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding and opening fire towards Rafah District.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Rafah District and as a result injured a fisherman.

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 January 16th 2017,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town, temporarily detained 2 fishermen then released them after confiscating their fishing boat.
2. At 08:10 on January 17th 2017,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
3. At 11:00 on January 17th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town and as a result injured Khaled Khaled Abu Rayala {A resident of Al-Shat'a camp in Gaza city

Detention

1. At 09:00 on January 15th 2017, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing detained Midhat Awad Karam {A merchant} {A resident of Gaza city}.
2. At 14:00 on January 15th 2017, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing detained Hazim Abdel-Hadi Ahmad Tamoun {A merchant} {A resident of Khan Yunis city}.
3. At 12:00 on January 17th 2017, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing detained Omar Nizar Abu Assad {A resident of Deir Al-Balah city} as he was accompanying his ill mother: Asma Al-Sayed Abu Assad who returning from Ramallah where she was receiving treatment.

Injuries

Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards and injured Khaled Khaled Abu Rayala {A resident of Al-Shat'a camp in Gaza city} off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

Temporary Detention

Israeli forces temporarily detained 2 residents: Mohammad Ghalib Al-Sultan and Awarnas Sharif Al-Sultan ff the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

Confiscation of Property

At 07:00 on January 16th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated 2 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.

Attack

1. At 08:15 on January 17th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.
2. At 21:00 on January 17th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

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