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Daily Report August 14th, 2016

Total: 62
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jaba' village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 18:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Issawiya village.
2. At 20:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town then stormed and searched a merchant shop.

Detention

1. At dawn on August 13th 2016, Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Tariq Al-Zaraba, Mohammad Obada Najeeb, Yasser Obada Najeeb and Mo'ayad Idris in Jerusalem city.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces detained the child Aseel Salah Al-Deen (16 years old) in Jerusalem city.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles
2. At 22:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Settlers Attacks

At 21:25, Israeli settlers stormed Ein Qinya village, performed Talmudic rituals in the area then withdrew at 22:20.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Ya'bad town then searched residents and vehicles until 10:15.
2. At 17:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Ya'bad and Kafriet village then searched residents and vehicles until 19:10.

TUBAS

Raid

At 14:00, Israeli forces raided Tubas city until 16:30.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 08:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 11:00.

Flying Checkpoints

1.At 13:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Lid town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Rammin village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 12:45, Israeli forces raided Beit Lid town until 13:15.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Hajja village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 21:55, Israeli forces positioned near Azzun Atma village detained Hatem Sharif Abdel-Latif Ghanam (A resident of Deir Al-Ghasoun town in Tulkarem village) as he attempted to enter the Green Line looking for employment.

Demonstrations

At 17:00, , a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing live ammunition,
rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators who attempted to reach they demonstration site.

Attack

At 17:00, Israeli forces fired , a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards residents during demonstrations in Kafr Kaddum village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 21:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shave Shomron" settlement then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the center of Beita town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 23:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Burin village searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 19:45, Israeli forces raided Talfit village, temporarily detained 2 residents then released them at 23:00.
2. At 21:30, Israeli forces raided Sabustiya village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological sites in the area during which they clashed with several residents who attempted to prevent the settlers from entering the area and as a result injured a resident then withdrew at 23:30.
3. At 21:35, Israeli forces raided Beita, set up a checkpoint in the center of town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 01:00.
4. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Salem village until 01:30.

Temporary Detention

At 19:45, Israeli forces temporarily detained 2 residents: Sayef Alladin Ahmad Shahin and Mus'ab Salah Al-Din Mohammad Shahin then
released them at 23:00 after taking them to "Shilo" settlement.

Attack

1.At 21:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several resident's for alleged stoning during their raid into Sabustiya village
2. At 21:35, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several resident's for alleged stoning during their raid into Beita town.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Hani Raghib Kayed during their raid into Sabustiya village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the West entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Detention

At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Ahmad Nash'at Othman Kharoubi {A resident of Al-Bireh city} as he was travelling to Jordan.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Khirbiet Al-Dier village located in North Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:05.

Raid

1. On the morning of August 13th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Asakra village and summoned Khaled Mohammad Ahmad Asakra to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
2. At 20:40, Israeli forces raided Harmala village, occupied the home of Faysal Hussien Mohammad Sabih and converted its rooftop into a Military post the withdrew at 22:35.

Attack

At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Bilal Bin Rabah mosque fired stun and tear gas gernades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

House Occupation

At 20:40, Israeli forces occupied the home of Faysal Hussien Mohammad Sabih and converted its rooftop into a Military post during their raid into Harmala village then withdrew at 22:35.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 12:10, Israeli forces raided Dura town.
2. At 15:50 and again at 22:35, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 00:50.
3. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Aroub camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home, detained a resident and summoned Mohammad Abed Jawabra to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
4. At dawn on August 14th 2016, Israeli forces raided Beit Ula town and detained a resident after storming his home.
5. At dawn on August 14th 2016, Israeli forces raided Wadi Al-Shajanah village and summoned Mu'taz Sayil Abu Arqoub to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Abdallah Mohammad Abu Mariya in Al-Aroub camp.
2. Israeli forces detained Sami Fayiz Al-Sarahin in Beit Ulla town.

Attack

At 02:40, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed several homes during their raid into Al-Aroub camp.

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..
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Khan Yunis and Rafah.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) 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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 08:30 on August 13th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in Al-Qarara town.
2. At 21:40 on August 13th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuz'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 closed.

Attack

At 16:50 on August 13th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land located near Sufa Crossing in east Rafah.

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