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Daily Report January 9, 2017

Total: 95
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Biddu town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 11:15.
2. At dawn on January 9th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained 5 residents.

Detention

1. On the evening of January 8th 2017, Israeli forces stormed Jabal Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city and detained 3 residents {including a woman}: Shadiya Ahmad Hamdan Qantar, Munthir Ahmad Hamdan Qantar and Mohammad Ahmad Hamdan Qantar.
2. Israeli forces detained 5 residents:Mohammad Mir'i, Ali Ma'moun Abu Rayaleh, Nidal Al-Faroukh, Nayef Obied and Daud Durbas in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Biddu town.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
3. At 22:30, Israeli forces positioned in Ein Al-Louwa area in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Killings

At 13:00, Israeli forces opened fire towards and killed Fadi Ahmad Hamdan Qunbar {28 years} {A resident of Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city} after he ran over several Israeli soldiers with his vehicle near "Armon Hanatziv" settlement which is located in Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city and as a result killed 4 Israeli soldiers and injured several others.

Closure of main Roads

At 22:40, Israeli forces closed Al-Madaris road located in Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city with cement blocks.

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

1. At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Jericho city} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ni'lin town, searched residents and vehicles and summoned Jadallah Marzouq Obadah {A resident of Kafr Ni'meh village} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
3. At 11:00, Israeli forces set up 4 checkpoints at the entrances of Deir Ghassanah and Beit Rima towns and Al-Nabi Saleh and Kafr Ein villages then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.
4. At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Turmus'aya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on January 9th 2017, Israeli forces raided Budrus village, detained 2 residents and confiscated 7 cellular telephones.
2. At dawn on January 9th 2017, Israeli forces raided Kafr Ni'meh village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmad Yusef Awwad and Mus'ab Sami Awwad in Budrous village.
2. Israeli forces detained Ibrahim Mazen Abu Oday in Kafr Ni'meh village.

Temporary Detention

At 14:15, Israeli forces temporarily detained 3 children : Mohammad Sa'adat Rabi' Jabarah {14 years old}, Izat Nofal Izat Nofal {13 years old} and Sa'adat Mohammad Rabi' {14 years old} near the entrance of Turmus'aya town and released them at a later time.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on January 9th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated 7 cellular telephones from the homes of Ahmad Yusef Awad and Mus'ab Sami Awad during their raid into Budrus village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sanour village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 21:20, Israeli forces raided Marka village.
2. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, stormed and searched several homes and detained 3 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Sa'ed Mohammad Abdallah, Alaam Ziyad Jaradat and Mohammad Ahmad Abu Tama' in Jenin city.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 12:50 and again at 18:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 11:150, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 12:30.

Raid

At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Habalah town and stormed 3 homes then withdrew at 04:30.

Settlers Attacks

At 18:50, Israeli settlers positioned near Jit village junction stoned residents and vehicles travelling near a by pass road.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 12:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Dajjan village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 13:20.
2. At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Osarin village, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 03:35.

Attack

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned in Jabal Al-Qa'dat near Beit Furiq town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and detained a child.
2. At 12:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Beit Dajjan village.

Detention

Israeli forces detained the child: Ayham Zahi Khatatbah (15 years old){A resident of Beit Furiq town} during confrontations in Jabal Al-Qa'dat near Beit Furiq town.

Settlers Attacks

At 19:20, Israeli settlers positioned near "Yitshar" settlement junction located in North Huwara town stoned residents and vehicles travelling along a by pass road then proceeded to stone homes located near the outskirts of Huwara town.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Rafat village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:50 and again at 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles .
3. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Bruqin and Kafr Al-Dik towns then searched residents and vehicles.

Settlers Attacks

At 23:00, Israeli settlers positioned at "Kafr Tupah" settlement junction stoned residents and vehicles travelling along the road leading to Yasuf village.

JERICHO

Raid

At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Jiftlik village, stormed and searched several homes , detained 2 residents {including a child} then withdrew at 03:50.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents Salah Al-Din Omar Da'abis {17 years old} and Musa Sa'ed Mawahra in Al-Jiftlik village.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.
2. At 16:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 10:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town, temporarily detained the child: Assad Sa'ed {15 years old} then released him at a later time and withdrew at 11:30.
2. At dawn on January 9th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town and detained 2 residents including a child.
3. At dawn on January 9th 2017, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Yazan Mohammad Dariya {16 years old} and Ehab Eyad Taqatqa in Beit Fajjar town.
2. Israeli forces detained Daniel Abu Sarour in Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.

Temporary Detention

At 10:40, Israeli forces temporarily detained the child Assad Sa'ed (15 years old) during their raid into Al-Khader town then released him at a later time.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up 4 checkpoints along Halhul town bridge, at the entrance of Beit Einoun , Al-Fuwar camp and near "Hagi" settlement junction located in south Hebron city then searched residents and vehicle until 12:00.
2. At 18:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Faqiqis village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 17:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Fakhit village, served a military order for the demolition of 2 homes owned by Mohammad Ayoub Mohammad Abu Sabha and Muhiyi Ibrahim Abu Sabha for allegedly being built without a licence
2. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Thahriya town.
3. At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched a steel mill owned by Khalil Hashim Al-Natsheh.
4. At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Yatta town and stormed and searched 2 homes.
5. At dawn on January 9th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Arub camp and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmad Abdel-Rahman Abu Sal abd Muhanad Jaber Abu Sal in Al-Kharoub camp.

Attack

At 10:35, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:55, Israeli settlers positioned near "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city stoned residents and vehicles travelling along the main road near the settlement.

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 forces broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza and Khan Yunis Districts.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is partially open for humanitarian cases, international journalists, employees working for humanitarian agencies, businessmen and passengers traveling though Al-Karama Crossing.

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 07:30 on January 8th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards agricultural land located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 07:50 on January 8th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a 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 the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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