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Daily Report December 22 2020

Total: 104

 

DAILY SITUATION REPORT

 08:00,21st December 2020 -08:00, 22nd December  2020

WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At dawn on 12/21/2020 and again at 19:00, the Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Al-Issawiya and detained 2 citizens, as clashes took place with citizens as they stormed number of homes, and detained 3 citizens (bringing the number of detainees in the village to 5).

Detention

1. On 12/20/2020, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem detained Ahmad Yunis Al-Ghoul { a university student}.
2. The 5 detainees in the village of Issawiya are: Omar Marwan Ubaid, Amin Omar Hamed, Haitham Mustafa, Muhammad Mustafa, and Yunus Abu Al-Hummus.

Attack

1. At 16:15, the Israeli occupation forces fired stun grenades and tear gas canisters in the Shuafat Camp in Jerusalem, on the pretext that they had been thrown with stones.
2. At 19:00, the Israeli occupation forces opened fire near Bab Hatta (one of the doors leading to Al-Aqsa Mosque) in the Old City of Jerusalem, at a child, under the pretext that he opened fire at the occupation police, which led to his death.
3. At 19:00, the Israeli occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades and tear gas at the citizens, during the storming of Al-Issawiya, under the pretext that they had been thrown with stones.

Killings

The Individual who was shot by the Israeli occupation forces near Bab Hatta (one of the doors leading to Al-Aqsa Mosque) in the Old City of Jerusalem is: Mahmoud Omar Sadiq Alawneh Kamil 17 years old - resident of Qabatiya town in Jenin governorate

House Demolition

On 12/21/2020, the occupation authorities in the Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem forced the family of the citizen: Shahira Ghaith to demolish her home, after notifying her earlier, in order to avoid paying heavy fines in the event the occupation authorities carried out the demolition, under the pretext of lack of permission.

Destruction of Property

On 12/21/2020, the occupation authorities in the Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem forced a citizen of the Ruwaidi family to personally demolish a stockyard for raising livestock, after notifying him earlier, in order to avoid paying heavy fines if the occupation authorities carried out the demolition, under the pretext of not The license.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

1. At 09:30, a group of extremist settlers, under the protection of the occupation police, stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and conducted provocative tours in its courtyards and facilities.
2. At 19:00, the occupation forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock Square in the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and detained 2 citizens (after the death of a child, under the pretext that he fired at the occupation forces near Bab Hatta (one of the doors leading to Al-Aqsa Mosque), under the pretext of suspicion of People helped him get to the place.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:00, a group of settlers were present on Street No. (1) in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem, and threw stones at Palestinian homes and vehicles.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:15, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Nabi Saleh, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

At dawn 12/22/2020, the Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Abwein then stormed and searched a house after blowing up the entrance to the house.

Destruction of Property

At dawn 12/22/2020, the Israeli occupation forces detonated the entrance to the home of Majdi Al-Khayyat as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into the town of Abwein.

Confiscation of Property

At 16:15, the Israeli occupation forces confiscated 3 trucks (dump trucks), a excavator (Bagger), and a bulldozer, owned by the citizen: Anas Angawi - residents of Beit Sira village.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 20:40, a group of settlers entered the outskirts of Beitin village, and threw stones at Palestinian homes.
2. At 20:40, a group of settlers entered the outskirts of the village of Burqa, and threw stones at Palestinian homes.
3. At 21:20, a group of settlers came in the Ayyun al-Haramiyya area (on the main street, Ramallah, Nablus), and threw stones at civilians' vehicles passing by.
4. At 21:20, a group of settlers were present on the bypass road between the town of Al-Taybeh and the village of Douma, and threw stones at the vehicles of citizens passing by, causing material damage to the vehicle of the citizen: Mazen Madani.
5. On the evening of 12/21/2020, a group of settlers entered the outskirts of Al Mughayer village, and threw stones at the citizens' homes.

JENIN

Raid

At 22:40, the Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Marka, and conducted a patrol.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 21:10, a group of settlers stormed the village of Umm al-Rihan, which is located behind the separation wall, and attacked citizens' homes.
2. On the evening of 12/21/2020, a group of settlers came near the "Mofo Dotan" checkpoint located south of the town of Ya'bad, and threw stones and empty bottles at the citizens' vehicles.

TUBAS

Settlement Activities

On 12/21/2020, the Israeli occupation forces near the Ein al-Sakkot area in the northern Jordan Valley, set up a barbed wire fence in the vicinity of an area of ​​surrounding citizens' lands in the Sakut Spring, and placed two iron gates at the entrance to the water spring, despite a decision by the Israeli court to return the lands to their owners.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 19:25, the Israeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at the "Ainaf" checkpoint, and blocked traffic until 21:40.

Raid

At 01:40, the Israeli occupation forces raided Tulkarm city and Tulkarm camp in the city then stormed and searched a house.

Physical Assault

At 19:25, the Israeli occupation forces present at the "Ainaf" checkpoint, attacked the citizen: Muhammad Mahmoud Nimr, wounding him - with bruises.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:45, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Kafr Laqif, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Land Levelling

At 11:00, the Israeli occupation forces carried out engineering surveying and bulldozed areas of the citizens' lands behind the separation wall and belonging to the town of Azzun and the villages of Kafr Laqif and Islah owned by the citizens: heirs - Bakr Odeh, heirs - Omar Odeh, heirs - Salih Abu Hussein, and Mujahid Abu Hussain.

Settlers Attacks

At 16:30, a group of settlers came to the roundabout of "Kedumim" settlement, and they provoked the citizens passing by with their vehicles at the site.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 12:20, the Israeli occupation forces closed Huwara checkpoint, and prevented citizens from leaving Nablus.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:30, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint to inspect the Beita Junction, and prevented the passage of vehicles heading to Nablus.
2. At 17:05, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the Sebastia village junction (on the main road, Nablus - Jenin), to search cars and check citizens' identities until 23:20.
3. At 21:05, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Murabba 'area near the village of Tal, to search cars and verify citizens' identities until 23:20.

Raid

At 10:45 , the Israeli occupation forces raided Qabalan town and conducted a patrol.

Closure of main Roads

At 19:05, the Israeli occupation forces closed the bypass road that passes by the settlement of "Yitzhar" leading to the junction of the village of Jeet in the Qalqilya governorate, under the pretext of a settlers' march along Hawara Street, and reopened it at 23:20.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 12:35, a group of settlers stormed north of the town of Huwara, and threw stones at Palestinian homes and smashed the windows of a number of citizens' vehicles passing by the town.
2. At 16:20, a group of settlers were present near the Medina Club in the village of Beit Iba, and threw stones at the citizens' vehicles passing by, and smashed the windows of two aluminum-laden trucks belonging to the (NAPCO) company owned by the citizen: Muhammad Abu Halawa - resident of Deir Sharaf village.
3. At 16:35, a group of settlers came near the "Shafi Shimron" checkpoint and near the roundabout of Deir Sharaf village, and threw stones at the civilians passing vehicles, which resulted in a civilian being injured by a stone in the head, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
4. At 16:45, a group of settlers were present near the Deir Sharaf village junction (on the main road to Nablus - Tulkarm), and threw stones at civilians' vehicles passing by, wounding 3 civilians - with bruises.
5. At 01:30, a group of settlers entered the outskirts of Urif village, and threw stones at the citizens' homes, where the residents were able to confront the attack and force them to leave the area.

Injuries

The injured in a settler attack near the Deir Sharaf village roundabout is: Thabit Sidqi Thabet Khatatbeh -a residents of Beit Furik.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 11:00, the Israeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Zaatarah Junction checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:00, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to Hares village, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
2. At 14:20 and again at 19:15, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the western entrance to the town of Kafr al-Dik to search cars and check citizens' identities until 20:10.
3. At 16:40,the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the northern entrance to Salfit, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
4. At 19:55, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Deir Ballut, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
5. At 22:15, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Kafeel Haris, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Temporary Detention

At 15:40, the Israeli occupation forces, present in the vicinity of the roundabout of the settlement of Ariel, detained the citizen: Ahmed Ismail Abu Nasser (with special needs) - residents of Deir Istia, after chasing him among the olive trees, and released him after the intervention of the Palestinian military association.

Settlers Attacks

At 19:10, a group of settlers were present in the vicinity of the Za'tara junction checkpoint, and threw stones at the vehicles of the citizens passing by, and withdrew at 23:20.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

At 18:15, the Israeli occupation forces closed Hamra checkpoint, in front of traffic, and reopened it at 22:20.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:15 and again at 18:20, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the northern entrance to Jericho to search cars and check citizens' identities until 21:50.
2. At 18:50,the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the southern entrance to Jericho, to search cars and verify citizens' identities until 20:50.

Raid

At 01:30, Israeli occupation forces raided Aqbat Jaber camp in Jericho, where clashes took place with citizens as they stormed and searched a number of homes then withdrew at 02:45.

Attack

At 01:30, Israeli occupation forces fired sound and tear gas canisters at the citizens, during their raid into Aqabat Jaber camp in Jericho, on the pretext that they had been thrown with stones as they stormed and searched a number of homes.

BETHLEHEM

Military Checkpoints

At 21:10, the Israeli occupation forces closed the (Container) checkpoint, in front of traffic, and reopened it at 21:35.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:45, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the Al-Nashash area junction (the southern entrance to Bethlehem), to search cars and check citizens' identities until 09:30.
2. At 19:55, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the western entrance to the town of Beit Fajjar, to search cars and verify citizens' identities until 02:00.
3. At 20:05, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint on the road to Al-Jab'a village, to search cars and check citizens' identities until 22:55.

Raid

At 20:00, the Israeli occupation forces raided the city of Beit Jala, and patrolled until 21:30.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 20:10, a group of settlers came near the "Kfar Etzion" settlement junction (on the main road in Bethlehem - Hebron), threw stones at the vehicles of citizens passing by, and withdrew at 23:00.
2. At 20:40, a group of settlers from "Tekoa" settlement were present on the main road near the town of Janata, and threw stones at the vehicles of citizens passing by, and withdrew at 23:50.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:00, the Israeli occupation forces set up two checkpoints at the bridge of the town of Halhul and at the entrance to the town of Idhna, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
2. At 19:30, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the southern entrance to Hebron, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.
3. At 21:45, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Tarqumiya, to search cars and verify citizens' identities.

Raid

At dawn on 12/21/2020, the Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Dhahiriya and detained a citizen.

Detention

Detainee in the town of Dhahiriya is: Muhammad Bassam Al-Battat.

House Demolition

At 10:20, the occupation forces demolished near the village of Al-Samiya, located between the towns of Al-Samu 'and Al-Dhahriya, 2 of the homes owned by citizens: Shehdah Rizq Abu Al-Qia'an (a house measuring 200 square meters) and Ahmed Suleiman Abu Al-Qia'an (a house measuring 90 square meters), in addition To a well for collecting water and (Brix) used as a barn for raising livestock with an area of ​​500 square meters, under the pretext of being unlicensed and located in the area classified (C) under Israeli control.

Destruction of Property

At 10:20, the occupation forces demolished near the village of Al-Samiya, located between the towns of Al-Samu 'and Al-Dhahriya, a well for collecting water and livestock shed with an area of ​​500 square meters owned by the two citizens: Ahmad Suleiman Abu Al-Qia'an and Hammad Rizq Abu Al-Qia'an, in addition to demolishing 2 Of homes, under the pretext of not being licensed and located in Area C under Israeli control.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 12:30, a settler's driving a vehicle ran over Subhi Muhammad Abdel Fattah Shalaldeh near Asfar” settlement {which is built on the lands of Khirbet al-Qanoub near the town of Sa'ir} .
2. At 18:15, a group of "Kiryat Arba" settlers were present on Road 60 between the village of Beit Einoun and the Baqaa area, east of Hebron and as as a result o inured a child after throwing stones a vehicle and was hospitalized for contusions

Injuries

1. The citizen who was injured - injured and bruised as a result of being run over by a settler from “Asfar” settlement, which is established on the lands of Khirbet al-Qanoub, east of Sa'ir town, is: Subhi Muhammad Abdel Fattah Shalalda - resident of Sa'ir town.
2. The two injured as a result of their vehicle being pelted with stones by a group of settlers in the city of Hebron, they are: Muhammad Ziyad al-Tamizi, and Mahmoud Ayat Allah al-Tamizi, 13 years old - (both are residents of Idhna town).

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on 26/08/2014, the permanent and comprehensive ceasefire came into effect with the initiative and patronage of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings, the introduction of humanitarian and relief aid and reconstruction requirements, and expanding the fishing area to a distance of 6 miles with the increase in distance Up to 12 miles by the end of this year, reducing the "security buffer" zone from 300 meters to 100 meters, freedom of movement and preventing assassinations. Other issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within a month of the ceasefire.

• On the morning of June 28, 2019, the occupation forces allowed the expansion of the fishing distance from opposite the Al-Waha area northwest of the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza governorate and up to the Gaza port by a distance of 6 nautical miles, and from opposite the Gaza port to the south of the coast of Rafah to 15 nautical miles.
• On 01/09/2020, the occupation forces re-expanded the fishing distance from the front of the Al-Waha area northwest of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza governorate and up to the Gaza port by a distance of 6 nautical miles, and from opposite the Gaza port to the south of the coast of Rafah to 15 nautical miles. After it imposed on 08/16/2020 a complete closure on the maritime domain in front of the fishermen's boats in front of the Gaza Strip.
The occupation forces violated the ceasefire by storming our areas in the Rafah governorate, and by firing from their positions on the Green Line in the governorates of North Gaza, Gaza, Central, Khan Yunis, and Rafah, and by firing at boats of fishermen while chasing them at sea in North Gaza Governorate.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanoun Crossing - "Erez": On 12/21/2020, it is closed (except for the passage of emergency humanitarian cases).

Attack

1. At 08:30 on 12/21/2020, Israeli gunboats fired at the fishermen's boats while they were chasing them at sea off the Al-Sudania beach, west of the town of Beit Lahia.
2. At 02:00 on 12/21/2020 the Israeli occupation forces fired from their positions on the Green Line, towards agricultural lands east of Jabalia town.

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Al-Muntar-Karni crossing: closed since 02/03/2011, permanently, and by unilateral Israeli decision.
* The Shejaiya Crossing - “Nahal Oz” for fuel: closed since 04. 01. 2010 by an Israeli unilateral decision.

Attack

At 01:00 on 12/22/2020, the Israeli occupation forces fired from their positions on the Green Line, towards agricultural lands east of Gaza City.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 22:45 on 12/21/2020, the Israeli occupation forces fired from their positions on the Green Line, towards agricultural lands east of Al-Bureij camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 10:15 on 12/21/2020, the Israeli occupation forces fired from their positions on the Green Line, towards agricultural lands east of Al-Qarara town, northeast of Khan Yunis.
2. At 23:45 on 12/21/2020 the Israeli occupation forces fired from their positions on the Green Line, towards agricultural lands east of the town of Khuza'a, east of Khan Yunis.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser Arafat International Airport: closed.
* Sofa Crossing: closed.
* Kerem Shalom Crossing - “Kerem Shalom”: on 12/21/2020, partially open (for the entry of foodstuffs, goods, building materials, and limited quantities of fuel).
* Al-Awda- Rafah crossing: 12/21/2020, is closed.

Raid

At 08:00 on 12/21/2020, several vehicles, bulldozers and a cover of reconnaissance aircraft stormed our areas at a depth of about 70 meters east of Rafah, and carried out digging and bulldozing work, and withdrew at 10:00.

Attack

1. At 14:00 on 12/21/2020, the occupation forces opened fire from their positions on the Green Line, towards agricultural lands east of Rafah.
2. At 00:30 on 12/22/2020, the occupation forces fired from their positions on the Green Line, towards agricultural lands east of Rafah.

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