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Daily Report August 15, 2016

Total: 98
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 09:30, Israeli forces closed Al-Zaytooneh checkpoint {located in the area between Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem city and Al-Eizariya town} and impeded the free flow of traffic after allegedly finding a suspicious Object then reopened it at 10:30.

Flying Checkpoints

At 00:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Bir Nabala town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 00:50.

Raid

1. At 19:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town and clashed with several residents.
2. At 23:55, Israeli forces raided Hizma town, occupied the rooftop of a home and converted it into a military post then withdrew at 01:00.
3. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town until 05:40.

Attack

At 19:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Ram town.

Physical Assault

On August 14th 2016, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem assaulted several residents who attempted to prevent Israeli settlers from entering the compound and as a result left 15 residents hospitalized with contusions.

Deportation

At 18:00, Israeli Authorities ordered the Expulsion of 2 residents including a Woman {Both residents of Jerusalem}: Asala Hajier and Taha Shawahna preventing them from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for a period of 15 days.

Temporary Detention

At 18:00, Israeli authorities sentenced 2 residents: Tariq Al-Alami and Kamal Al-Alami {Both residents of Jerusalem City} to home imprisonment and imposed a financial penalty of 7500 NIS as part of their terms of release from Prison.

House Occupation

At 23:55, Israeli forces occupied a home owned by Damien Salah El-Din and converted its rooftop into a Military post then withdrew at 01:00.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, 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.

Settlers Attacks

At 18:00, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city and assaulted the child : Abdel-Rahman Al-Shuwiki (13 years old) {A resident of Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city}.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Raid

At 05:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city, stormed and searched a Building then withdrew at 07:20.

Detention

At 00:10, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Odah Abu Radaha and Mohammad Abu Radaha as they were reporting to Israeli Intelligence for Questioning based on a prior summon.

Attack

At 18:50, Israeli forces positioned in Budrus village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlement Activities

On August 14th 2016, Israeli Authorities approved tenders for the construction of 4200 settlement units and a new settlement {1050 units consist of apartments and a shopping center} in "Modi'in" settlement located in Ramallah & Al-Bireh District on land occupied in 1967.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Hadad Al-Siyahiya junction, detained a resident then withdrew at 17:00.

Raid

At dawn on August 15th 2016, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned at Salem checkpoint detained Ma'moun Mahmoud Mohammad Sabagh.
2. At 21:00, Israeli forces positioned at Turat checkpoint detained 3 residents {including A women , Her Husband and their child}: Amal Jamal Mohammad Qubha (15 years old), Jamal Mohammad Qubha and Nawal Qubha { Residents of Al-Um Al-Rihan village in Ramallah District which is located behind the Wall} as they were crossing the checkpoint in their vehicle {After Israeli forces accused the child of allegedly attempting to stab a Israeli soldier}.
3. Israeli forces detained Mohammed Al-Mu'tasim Billah Abu Al-Hassan {A resident of Jenin city}.
4. Israeli forces detained Nidal Yacoub Infi'at in Ya'bad town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 07:45 on August 14th 2016, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 08:45.

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Lid junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and Nur Al-Shams camp, detained a resident in the camp then withdrew at 04:10.
2. At 04:10, Israeli forces raided Anabta town and detained 3 residents.
3. At dawn on August 15th 2016, Israeli forces raided Allar town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ayman Fo'ad Ghannam Kanouh in Nur Al-Shams camp located in Tulkarem city.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Mohammad Tahsien Abdel-Dayim, Ibrahim Ayman Al-Najjar and Muhanad Amar Abdel-Dayim in Anabta town.
3. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Hazim Al-Haj Mahmoud in Allar town.

QALQILIYA

Raid

1. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Hajja village and clashed with several residents.
2. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city, detained a resident after storming and searching his home then withdrew at 04:30.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Nour Harb Aliyan Abu Sinieneh in Qalqilya city.

Attack

At 01:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Hajja village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beita town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beita town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.
3.At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:20.
4. At 21:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sarah village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Qalqilya} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:20.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 11:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara checkpoint junction and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched resiednts and vehicles.
2. At 11:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched resiednts and vehicles until 14:10.
3. At 16:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched resiednts and vehicles.
4. At 17:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched resiednts and vehicles

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 06:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the South entrance of Jericho city hen searched residents and vehicles until 07:30.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marah Rabah village then searched residents and vehicles until 12:45.
2. At 12:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Dar Salah village then searched residents and vehicles until 14:10.
3. At 12:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 14:10.
4. At 15:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town and detained a resident.

Raid

1. At dawn on August 14th 2016, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town, summoned Mohammad Talib Musa Jibril {A National Security Force Officer} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning, stormed several homes and detained 3 residents including a child.
2. At 02:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Jallah city and detained a resident.
3. At dawn on August 15th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Walaja village and detained a resident.

Detention

1.Israeli forces detained Mohammad Hamdan Al-Faroukh at the entrance of Jinata town for allegedly carrying a knife in his vehicles
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Qusay Hassan Mohammad Al-Amour (17 years old), Mohammad Khalaf Mohammad Sabah and Ali Thiyab Ali Sabah in Teqou' town.
3. Israeli forces detained Mu'tasim Ayoub Jaber in Beit Jallah city.
4. Israeli forces detained Musa Mohammad Abd Rabbo in Al-Walaja village.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Taramah village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 13:20.
2. At 17:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Khursa village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 22:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles until 00:30.

Raid

1. At 11:25, Israeli forces raided Sa'ir town.
2. At 14:15, Israeli forces raided Hebron city.
3. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Bani Na'im town, blasted open the main entrance of a Apartment owned by the family of Mohammad Nassar Taryiya {who was killed by Israeli forces} using explosives and demolished the interior wall of the apartment then clashed with several residents who attempted to prevent the demolition.

Detention

At 10:20, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Musafr area located in east Yatta town detained Saber Abu Hamied as they chased his vehicle.

Attack

1. At 22:35, Israeli forces positioned in Beit Ummar town opened fire towards Muhanad Zuhier Al-Alami and as a result left him hospitalized with wounds.
2. At 24:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they demolished the Apartment owned by the family of Mohammad Nassar Taryireh {who was killed by Israeli forces} in Bani Na'im town.

Injuries

Israeli forces detained Muhanad Zuhier Al-Alami in Beit Ummar town.

House Demolition

At 24:00, Israeli forces demolished the Apartment owned by the family of Mohammad Nassar Taryireh {who was killed by Israeli forces} in Bani Na'im 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 Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) is open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Attack

At 23:15 on August 14th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian 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.

CENTRAL GAZA

Detention

At 20:00 on August 14th 2016, Israeli forces detained an unidentified resident as he was attempting to climb the border fence from east Al-Buriej camp into Israel.

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 open for the entry Humanitarian assistance.

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