Daily Report December 22, 2018

Since 11:35 on December 13th 2018, Israeli forces continued its closure of "Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city {for the 10th consecutive day} and prevented residents and vehicles from crossing the checkpoint in both directions.

At 12:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atara town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

1. At 16:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Jinayat village.
2. At 04:$0, Israeli forces raided Abu Qash village, stormed and searched a cars sales lot owned by Mohammad Farid Abu Shikhiudum then withdrew at 06:00.

At 14:15, Israeli forces raided Quffin town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 14:50.

1. At 14:15, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Quffin town.
2. At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate located in Shweika neighborhood in Tulkarem city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate located in Quffin town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

At 14:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablat town then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents {protesting against the continued closure} for alleged stoning and as a result injured 4 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

2. At 15:50, Israeli forces positioned at "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qaliliya city stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

At 12:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Beit Furik military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

1. At 14:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Sabastiya village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Bazariya village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.

At 07:25 on December 21st 2018, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Hatab village and took photograph's of a flour mill and several old buildings.

At 16:30, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of the Israeli Military stormed east area of Orif village during which Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents who attempted to prevent the settler attack and as a result injured a residents and left 5 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

1. At 13:30, Israeli forces positioned near Beita town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents, temporarily detained 3 residents {including 2 children} then released them at a later time.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Qantaraiya area located near Kafr Qalil village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned at the east area of Orif village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents who attempted to prevent the settler attack and as a result injured a residents and left 5 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

1. Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes in Beita town.
2. Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during clashes in the east area of Orif village.

At 14:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan town then searched residents and vehicles.

At 15:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Container Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

At 15:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 17:20.

At 08:50, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at Beit Einoun village junction and at the entrance of Al-Nabi Yunis area {located along the main road connecting Hebron and Bethlehem} then searched residents and vehicles.

At 20:55, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Arrub camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several homes near the entrance of the camp after unidentified individualizes hurled a Moltov cocktail towards a Israeli Military watch tower located at the camp entrance.

At 12:00, Israeli forces confiscated 1800 NIS from the home of Hazim Abu Rajab after storming and searching his home in the old city of Hebron.

* 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.

1. At 09:00 on December 21st 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 14:00 on December 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town during the march of return and as a result injured 5 residents and left 10 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

* 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.

At 14:00 on December 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators near east Gaza city during the march of return and as a result killed 2 residents {including a child}, injured 15 residents {including a Journalist} and left 36 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Israeli forces killed 2 residents: Mohammad Mu'in Khlil Jahjouh {16 years old}{A resident of Al-Shata' camp in Gaza city} and Abdel-Azziz Abu Shrariyat {28 years old}{A resident of Gaza city} during clashes in east Gaza city.

1. At 09:00 on December 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in Deir Al-Balah city.
2. At 14:00 on December 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators near east Gaza city during the march of return and as a result killed 2 residents {including 1 resident who died of serious injuries sustained during clashes in May 14th 2018} injured 8 residents {including a journalist} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Israeli forces killed 2 residents: Ayman Mohammad Shabir {18 years old}{a resident of Deir Al-Balah city} and Maher Attiya Mohammad Yassin {40 years old}{A special needs patient}{A resident of Al-Nussirat camp} after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.

1. At 14:00 on December 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 9 residents and left 8 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 15:00 on December 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents who attempted to climb the border fence from East Abbassan town into Israel during which they were able to escape inside the Gaza strip.

At 21:00 on December 21st 2018, Ashraf Mohammad Hamad Radwan {36 years old} who died of serious injuries sustained during clashes in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march in May 14th 2018}.

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

1. At 14:00 on December 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Rafah city participating in the right of return march and as 3 result injured a residents an left 14 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 14:30 on December 21st 2018,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.