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Daily Report January 22, 2017

Total: 79
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along "Anbar" road located in Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem city and clashed with several residents
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Anata town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. On the afternoon of January 20th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained a resident.
2. On January 20th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and detained 2 residents.
3. At 14:30 on January 21st 2017 and again at 23:30, Israeli forces raided Hizma town, clashed with several residents, temporarily detained a woman: I'tisam Fadil Hassan Subieh then released her at 18:00.
4. At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Biddu town until 05:30.

Detention

1.At dawn on January 22nd 2017, Israeli forces detained 5 residents {including 4 children}: Faysal Shabanah {16 years old}, Mahmoud Abu Al-Hawa {17 years old}, Ashraf Abu Jum'a {17 years old}, Yusef Abu Al-Hawa {17 years old} and Ahmad Abu Subieh in Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Khader Abu Al-Hummus in Al-Eisawiya village.
3. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Abu Ghayth and Sinar Hamad in Al-Eizariya town.

Temporary Detention

At 14:30 on January 21st 2017, Israeli forces temporarily detained I'tisam Fadil Hassan Subieh during their raid into Hizma town then released her at 18:00.

Attack

1. At 14:30 on January 21st 2017, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Hizma town.
2. At 21:30 on January 21st 2017, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint located on Anbar road in Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles until 16:20.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Shuqba and Shabtin villages then searched residents and vehicles.
3.At 18:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Ein Yabroud village and Silwad town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 10:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya town and summoned Ahmad Hassan Ajak to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

On January 20th 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Abdel-Kareem Mustafa Al-Khatib and Akram Abdel-Kareem Mustafa Al-Khatib in Billin village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jenin city, detained a resident and temporarily detained Azam Mustafa Azam {A resident of Sabastiya village in Nablus District} then released him at a later time.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the south entrance of Jenin city detained Majd Abdel-Kareem Azam {A resident of Sabastiya village in Nablus District}.

Temporary Detention

At 11:50, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the south entrance of Jenin city temporarily detained Azam Mustafa Azam {A resident of Sabastiya village in Nablus District} then released him at a later time.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 11;20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 11:35.

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Quffin town then searched residents and vehicles.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces set up 3 checkpoints near the entrances of Jinsafut, Immatin and Sabr villages then searched resiednts and vehicles.

Raid

At 16:30, Israeli forces raided Azzun town, clashed with several residents and as a result suffocated Abdel-Rahman Abdel-Raheem Hassan and left him hospitalised from tear gas inhalation.

Demonstrations

At 17:15, 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 rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators who attempted to reach the demonstration site and as a result injured the child Awad Mansour Subhi Obied {12 years old} and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ma'moun Rafiq Ishtewi {A resident of Kafr Qaddum village} during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village.

Attack

1. At 16:30, Abdel-Rahman Abdel-Raheem Hassan was hospitalised after suffocating from tear gas inhalation as Israeli forces clashed with residents during their raid into Azzun town.
2. At 17:15, the child Awad Mansour Subhi Obied {12 years old} was injured after Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators in Kafr Qaddum village.

Injuries

The child Awad Mansour Subhi Obied {12 years old} was injured after Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators in Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Bithan village then searched residents and vehicles until 15:40.
2. At 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Burin village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 19:30.
3. At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem} and temporarily detained Ahmad Nabeel Suliman Al-Ghol {A National Security Force Officer} then released him at a later time.
4.At 21:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Yitshar" settlement junction, temporarily detained and assaulted Mohammad Kheiry Tamim {A resident of Araba town in Jenin District} and then released him at 22:25.

Raid

At 17:30, Israeli forces raided Einbuis village, stormed a home then withdrew at 17:50.

Detention

At 21:15, Israeli forces positioned near Wadi Nassar area located between Duma and Majdal Bani Fadil villages detained Eyad Ammar Rawajbah {A resident of Nablus city} and assaulted him.

Temporary Detention

1. At 21:20, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem} temporarily detained Ahmad Nabeel Suliman Al-Ghol {A National Security Force Officer} then released him at a later time.

2. At 21:30, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint near "Yistahar" settlement temporarily detained and assaulted Mohammad Kheiry Tamim {A resident of Araba town in Jenin District} and then released him at 22:25.

Physical Assault

1. At 21:15, Israeli forces positioned near Wadi Nassar area located between Duma and Majdal Bani Fadil villages assaulted Ahmad Nabeel Suliman Al-Ghol {A National Security Force Officer}.
2. At 21:15, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint near "Yistahar" settlement assaulted Mohammad Kheiry Tamim {A resident of Araba town in Jenin District}

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 08:20 and again at 19:45, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara junction checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 20:45.

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:40 and again at 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:20.
3. At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:30.

Raid

1. At 16:45, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 17:05.
2. At 00:15, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and summoned Riyad Ibrahim Abu Aher to report to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning then withdrew at 02:00.
3. At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town, stormed and searched several homes, detained 2 residents, confiscated a vehicle owned by Anas Mohammad Talib Taqatqa and summoned Ali Hassan Rashid to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 05:10.
4. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Husan village and detained a child.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mahmoud Ibrahim Khatib Thawabteh and Anas Mohammad Talib Taqatqa in Beit Fajjar town.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Ibrahim Abu Eliyas {15 years old} in Husan village.

Attack

At 16:45, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Teqou' town.

Confiscation of Property

At 01:35, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Anas Mohammad Talib Taqatqa during their raid into Beit Fajjar town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Al-Thahriya village and Al-Ramadin town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.

Attack

At 13:20, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Sa'ir town.

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 Gaza and Khan Yunis.
•Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis and Rafah Districts.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed.

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

1. At 12:30 on January 21st 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Gaza city.
2. At 15:30 on January 21st 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jaher Al-Dik town located in east Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 07:30 on January 21st 2017,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis city.

2. At 08:00 on January 21st 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 closed.

Attack

At 07:45 on January 21st 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

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