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Daily Report January 21, 2017

Total: 65
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Detention

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces detained 4 resiednts: Munthir Amereh, Abdallah Abu Rahmeh, Mohammad Al-Kahtib and Lama Naziya near Al-Eizariya town.
2. At 14:45, Israeli forces positioned near "Malee Adumim"settlement detained Khalid Jallal Talib Bani Odeh {A resident of Tammoun town in Tubas district}.
3. At 19:35, Israeli forces detained Hamza Khalaf Mohammad Sabah {A resident of Teqou' town in Bethlehem district} in Jerusalem city.

Attack

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning in Al-Eizariya town.
2. At 15:35, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning in Ras Kabsa junction located in Abu Dis town.
3. At 19:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 14:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city, clashed with several residents, temporarily detained 2 children: Ahmad Eyad Ahmad Sandouqa {16 years old} and Dajanat Khaled Anbar {16 years old} and released them at a later time then withdrew at 14:30.

Demonstrations

1. At 14:30, a demonstration took place in Bil’in village protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with Israeli forces and as a result suffocated several residents from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 14:30, a demonstration took place in Nil’in village protesting against the construction of the wall during which they clashed with Israeli forces and as a result suffocated several residents from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

1. At 14:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Bireh city
2. At 14:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators participating in a demonstration against the construction of the wall in Nil'in village.
3. At 14:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several demonstrators participating in a demonstration against the construction of the wall in Bil'in village.

Temporary Detention

At 14:10, Israeli forces temporarily detained 2 children: Ahmad Eyad Ahmad Sandouqa {16 years old} and Dajanat Khaled Anbar {16 years old} during their raid into Al-Bireh city and released them at a later time.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 23:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 01:00.

Raid

At 14:40, Israeli forces raided Quffin town until 16:40.

QALQILIYA

Raid

At 13:00, Israeli forces raided Azzun town until 14:00.

Demonstrations

At 14:30, a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators who attempted to reach the demonstration site and as a result left several demonstrators suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Attack

At 14:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance as a result left several demonstrators suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 11:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

1. At 20:45, Israeli forces raided Osarin village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 21:55.
2. At 20:45, Israeli forces raided Aqraba town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 22:00.

Attack

1. At 20:45, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Osarin village.
2. At 20:45, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Aqraba town.

Settlers Attacks

At 11:00, Israeli settlers from "Evish Qaddush" settlement stormed Qusra village then withdrew under the protection of Israeli forces.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 11:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:00, Israeli forced set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 15:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Bruqin town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 13:50, Israeli forces raided Bidya town.
2. At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town until 23:55.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 15:50.

Raid

1. At 21:05, Israeli forces raided Wadi Rahal village, temporarily detained Alaa Ahmad Ali Ziyadat and released him at a alter time then withdrew at 21:15.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town and summoned Mus'ab Mohammad Ismail Musa Taqatqa to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
3. At 01:400, Israeli forces raided Nihalin village and summoned 2 residents: Billal Masaud Ahmad Fanoun and Mohammad Hassan Najjajrah to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 04:15.

Attack

At 16:15, Israeli forces positioned near the west entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Temporary Detention

At 21:05, Israeli forces temporarily detained Alaa Ahmad Ali Ziyadat during their raid into Wadi Rahal village and released him at a later time.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Halhul bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Wadi Al-Juz area {at the entrance of Bani Na'im town} and temporarily seized a Palestinian Customs Police vehicle then released them at a later time.
3. At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Fuwar camp and detained a woman.

Raid

1. At 07:00 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces raided Surif town, stormed and searched several homes and temporarily detained Hatim Hassan Ghanimat then released him at 10:30.
2. At dawn on January 21st 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town, summoned 2 residents: Ashraf Ali Khalawi Sabarnah and Immad Rozi Abdallah Sabarnah to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Randa Al-Shahatit at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp.

Temporary Detention

At 07:00 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces temporarily detained Hatem Hassan Ghanimat during their raid into Surif town then released him at 10:30.

Provocation of Palestinian Forces

At 15:05, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Wadi Al-Jiuz area {located at the entrance of Bani Na'im town} temporarily seized a Palestinian Customs Police vehicle then released them at a later time.

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 by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza and Khan Yunis Districts and as a result injured a child in North Gaza.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza Districts and as a result injured a fishermen.

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 09:30 on January 13th 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 a fisherman.

2. At 18:00 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Beit Lahiya town and as a result injured the child Ramis Hamdunat { 5 years old}.

Injuries

1. Israeli Naval vessels injured a unidentified fishermen after opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Beit Lahiya town and as a result injured the child Ramis Hamdunat { 5 years old}.

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.

Attack

At 14:30 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several residents located in the vicinity Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city as they were participating in demonstrations protesting the Israeli Military and settler attack on Al-Aqsa mosque compound.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 08:30 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town.
2. At 08:30 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Abbsan Al-Kabirah town.
3. At 08:30 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Fakhari town.
4. At 22:30 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town.

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 entry of Diesel fuel for Electrical generators.

Attack

At 08:20 on January 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.

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