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Daily Report December 23, 2017

Total: 257
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Demonstrations

• On December 22nd 2017,Mass rallies were launched in all cities and towns in all districts, rejecting the decision of the American president to declare Jerusalem as the "capital of the occupying state" and the transfer of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to occupied Jerusalem. The participants in the marches stressed that the decision will not change the situation Which is protected by international resolutions and laws as an occupied Palestinian city, and that Jerusalem is the capital of the Palestinian people and its independent state.

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hizma town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

1. At 12:50, Israeli forces positioned near the North junction of Al-Ram town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya Military checkpoint fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned near Kabsah area in Al-Eizariya town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate in Beit Annan town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
5. At 17:00, Israeli forces positioned at Shu'fat Military checkpoint in Jerusalem city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
6. At 01:00, Israeli forces positioned the North junction of Al-Ram town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
7. At 01:00, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Wad road in the old city of Jerusalem fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and detained 3 children.

Injuries

1.On the evening of December 22nd 2017, 4 unidentified Palestinian detainees suffered from burns and smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in the main interrogation rooms in "Al-Masqubiya" prison in Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Anas Murad Abu Dayya and Maysam Ismail Omar during clashes near Qalandiya Military checkpoint.

Detention

1. At 13:25, Israeli forces detained Amin Hussein Subhi {A photo Journalist} {A Resident of the Old City of Jerusalem}.

2. At 13:50, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Rami Obeidat {A journalist} and Ibrahim Ghaith near Bab Al-Amoud area in Jerusalem city.
3. At 14:00, Israeli forces detained Ghada Abdel-Moati Mahmoud El - Zaghir {A residents of Jerusalem city} near Bab Al-Amoud area in Jerusalem city.
4. Israeli forces detained 3 children: Abdel Nasser Abu Shtia {14 years old}, Mustafa Abu Sneineh {15 years old} and Mohammed Assaila {15 years old} during clashes at Al-Wad road in the old city of Jerusalem,

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Attack

1. At 10:10, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 11:05, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Janiya village entrance fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned near Budrus village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 12:40, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Mahkama Military checkpoint located near Bet El settlement in North Al-Bireh city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 12 residents {including a child and a Paramedic} and left several residents {including Salem Hamdan-A journalist} suffocated from tear gas inhalation then detained a resident.
5. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned in Bi'lin village fired rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation
6. At 14:45, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Deir Ibzi' village fired rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
7. At 16:05, Israeli forces positioned near Kafr Malik village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 12 residents: Thaer Nazih Nayef Hijazi, Anas Mourad Abu Dayya, Maamoun Hassan Mahmoud Rabai'a, Bilal Aalq, Rajai Mohamed Ghanem, Haitham Ismail Omar, Majd Mohammad Omar, Amin Yassin, Adham Sabah Joudeh El Sheikh, Sherif Mohamed Mosleh, Anwar Nabil Shehadeh and Mahmoud Sameh Mahmoud Rushdie {17 years old} during clashes in near Al-Mahkama Military checkpoint located near Bet El settlement in North Al-Bireh city .

2. Israeli forces injured Suliman Fareed Maslat during clashes near the entrance of Deir Ibzi' village.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Thaer Hijazi during clashes in near Al-Mahkama Military checkpoint located near Bet El settlement in North Al-Bireh city .

TUBAS

Raid

At 11:05, Israeli forces raided Atouf village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 15:10.

Attack

At 11:05, Israeli forces positioned in Khirbeit Attouf village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

TULKAREM

Attack

1. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Ghishouri" factory area located near Khadouri University located in west Tulkarem city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Quffin town fired rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and detained a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Yahya Ali Abu Zuhra durimng clashes near "Ghishouri" factory area located near Khadouri University located in west Tulkarem.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Karim Nael Ali Sabah {14 years old} during clashes near the wall gate in Quffin town.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 17:45, Israeli forces raided Jayyous town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Salah Qassim Bayda in Jayyous town.

Attack

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned near the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed} fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result left several resiednts suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Jayyous town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned near Jaljouliya Military checkpoint located in south Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left 22 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
4. At 13:15, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Al-Naqar neighborhood in Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a child and left several resiednts suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
5. At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Qalqiliya city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
6. At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned in the east area of Azzun town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
7. At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Azzun town fired rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
8. At 21:30, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Hajja village fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

1.Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes near Jaljouliya Military checkpoint located in south Qalqiliya city.
2. Israeli forces injured Laith Iyad Ali Radwan {15 years old} during clashes near near the wall gate in Al-Naqar neighborhood in Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Madma village and detained a resident.

Raid

At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Qussin village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 02:50.

Attack

1. At 12:20, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Beita town fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 8 residents and left 5 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 12:40, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 12:55, Israeli forces positioned at the south area of Beit Furiq town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a child.
4. At 13:30,Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Burqa village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
5. At 13:30, Israeli forces positioned near Huwara Military checkpoint fired live ammunition,rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 10 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation..
6. At 13:45, Israeli forces positioned near the bypass road near Salem village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
7. At 14:35, Israeli forces positioned near Kafr Qaili village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
8. At 16:25, Israeli forces positioned near Assira Al-Qibliya village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
9. At 16:25, Israeli forces positioned near Burin village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
10. At 18:55, Israeli forces positioned near Deir Sharaf village junction fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
11.At 01:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Qussin village.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 8 unidentified residents during clashes in Beita town.
2. Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Asid Abdul Basit Al-Nubani and Rashad Mohammed Awais during clashes near Al-Labban Al Sharqiya village.
3. Israeli forces injured 10 residents: Saif Hussam Akram Sbeih, Majid Tariq Fawaz Ashtiyeh, Qasim Mahmoud Ahmad Jadallah, Saeed Yasser Wadih Qar'an, Marcel Marwan, Anas Bassam Hafez Al Ajouri, Ibrahim Abdul Karim Zuhdi Marshoud, Jihad Mohammed Al Shami, Yousuf Direya and Fayez Mofleh during clashes near Huwara Military checkpoint.
4. Israeli forces injured Nasseem Samir Karari during clashes near Salem village.

Detention

1. On December 21st 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Furiq Military checkpoint detained Mohammed Raed Khamis Hanni.
2. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Madma village detained Assad-Ullah Wajih Al-Qit {A resident of Madma village}.
3. Israeli forces detained Maher Salah Nasasrah {17 years old} during clashes in the south area of Beit Furiq town .

Closure of main Roads

At 19:35, Israeli forces closed the entrance of Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village with dirt mounds.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Deir Istiya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

1. At 12:15, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan fired live ammunition,rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and as left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 12:25, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Iskaka village fired rubber coated steel bullets,stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents.
3. At 13:30, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Salfit city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes near the Qarwat Bani Hassan town.
2. Israeli forces injured 2 unidentified residents during clashes near the entrance of Iskaka village

JERICHO

Raid

At 20:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Oja village, summoned Malik Bassam Salem Arinat to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 21:35.

Attack

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Jericho city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 4 unidentified residents during clashes near the North entrance of Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jurat Al-Sham'a village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.

Attack

1. At 12:15, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah mosque located in North Bethlehem city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation then detained a child.
2. At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned in Um Al-Rakaba area located in Al-Khader town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.
3. At 17:25, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Harmala village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

1.Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes near the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah mosque located in North Bethlehem city.
2. Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes near Um Al-Rakaba area located in Al-Khader town.

Detention

1. At 21:15, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Muayad Ali Ahmad Al-Zair and Ahmed Khalid Mohammed Al-Zair {both residents of Harmala village}.
2. Israeli forces detained Ahmed Khader Ibrahim Masalma {14 years old} {A residents of Doha Town} during clashes near the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah mosque located in North Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sa'ir town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 14:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road near Halhul town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 20:15, Israeli forces raided Hebron city.

Attack

At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned near Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city and at the entrances of Beit Ummar and Yatta towns, Al-Arrub and Al-Fuwar camps, Wadi Jins and Dura area's located in Sa'ir town fired fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 5 residents including a journalist and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 5 resiednts: Islam Mahmoud al-Anati {a journalist Azmi Banat Muhammad Mahmoud 'Abdullah al-Sha'rawi {A residents of Hebron city}, Mahmoud Abdel Rahman Hassan Abu Sal{A residents of Hebron city} during clashes in near Bab Al-Zawiya area in Hebron city and at the entrances of Beit Ummar and Yatta towns, Al-Arrub and Al-Fuwar camps, Wadi Jins and Dura area's located in Sa'ir 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 seaport and airports and on May 4th 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza stripe and on June 26th 2017 Israeli forces decreased the fishing limit back to 6 nautical miles and on October 17th 2017, Israeli forces increased the fishing limit back to 9 nautical miles and on December 12th 2017 reduced fishing area from 9 nautical miles to 6 nautical miles south of Wadi Gaza and opposite to Rafah.

•The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by launching tank artillery shells and opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result killed 3 resiednts {including a resident who died of serious injuries sustained on December 17th 2017} and left 85 others injured.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* 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.

Attack

1. At 09:15 on December 22nd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jabaliya town.
2. At 13:00 on December 22nd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched stun and tear gas canister towards several demonstrators near Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing and as a result injured 8 resiednts and left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 13:00 on December 22nd 2017,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched stun and tear gas canister towards several demonstrators near east Jabaliya town and as a result injured 16 resiednts and left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Killings

1. At dawn on December 23rd 2017, Sharif Al-Abed Mohammad Shalash {28 years old}{A resident of Jabaliya camp} died of injuries sustained during clashes on December 17 2017.
2. Israeli forces killed Zakariya Adham Hussien Kafarna {20 years old}{A resident of Beit Hanoun town} during clashes near Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing.
3. Israeli forces killed Mohammad Nabeel Muhisien {30 years old}{A resident of Al-Shija'ya neighborhood in east Gaza city} during clashes in east Jabaliya town.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured 8 unidentified residents during clashes near Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing.
2. Israeli forces injured 16 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabaliya 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.

Attack

At 13:00 on December 22nd 2017,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched stun and tear gas canister towards several demonstrators near east Al-Shija'iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city and as a result injured 24 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 24 unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 13:00 on December 22nd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched stun and tear gas canister towards several demonstrators near east Al-Buriej camp and as a result injured 11 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 11 unidentified residents during clashes near east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 13:00 on December 22nd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched stun and tear gas canister towards several demonstrators in east Al-Farahin area located in east Abbassan Al-Kabira town and in east Khuza'a and Al-Fakhari towns and as a result injured 21 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 21 unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Farahin area located in east Abbassan Al-Kabira town and in east Khuza'a and Al-Fakhari towns.

Detention

At 21:15 on December 22nd 2017, Israeli forces detained a unidentified resiednts as he attempted to climb the border fence into Israel from east Khan Yunis.

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 13:00 on December 22nd 2017,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire, launched stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Rafah city and as a result injured 5 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 5 unidentified residents during clashes in east Rafah city.

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