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Daily Report December 29, 2018

Total: 49
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

On December 28th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town.

Temporary Detention

1. On December 28th 2018, Israeli forces temporarily detained Sa'ed Abu Ramouz {A resident of Wadi Al-Juz neighborhood in Jerusalem city} then released him after summoning him to report to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning.
2. On December 28th 2018, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city sentenced 2 children: Ahmad Eyad Al-Rajabi {13 years old} and Hamza Zuhier Al-Rajabi {16 years old} {Both are residents of Jerusalem city} to 5 days house arrest and fined them 500 NIS each as a condition for their release after being detained by Israeli forces at an earlier time.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

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 16th consecutive day} and prevented residents and vehicles from crossing the checkpoint in both directions.

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

1. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned in Jabal Al-Risan area located near Ras Kar Kar village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents {participating in demonstrations against land confiscation and settler violence} for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned in Ni'lin town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents who were participating in demonstrations against the construction of the wall and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned in Bil'in village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents who were participating in demonstrations against the construction of the wall and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

JENIN

Raid

At 07:30, Israeli forces raided Faqu'a village, stormed and searched 5 homes, detained a resident and damaged 2 vehicles owned by Mohammad Jamil Abu Khamis and Araffat Jamil Abu Khamis.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Yassir Hassan Abdel-Rahman Khamis in Faqu'a village.

Destruction of Property

At 07:30, Israeli forces damaged 2 vehicles owned by Mohammad Jamil Abu Khamis and Araffat Jamil Abu Khamis as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Faqu'a village.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

1. At 15:10,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
2. At 16:25,,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Jabarat" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Lid town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 12:55, Israeli forces positioned at "Enav" military checkpoint detained Ayman Rabah Gharib Bani Odah {A Palestinian Police Force Officer}{A resident of Tammoun town in Tubas District}.

QALQILIYA

Attack

1. At 12:40, 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 left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning then detained a child.

Detention

Israeli forces detained the child: Karam Soliman Abu Shihab {15 years old}{A resident of Qalqiliya city} during clashes near "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bazariya village then searched residents and vehicles until 01:00.

JERICHO

Raid

At 10:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Jiftlik village until 14:00.

Attack

On December 28th 2018, Israeli forces positioned near Aqbat Al-Jabr camp in Jericho city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Nihalin village then searched residents and vehicles until 15:00.

HEBRON

Raid

At 16:40, Israeli forces raided Hebron city.

Settlers Attacks

On the evening of December 28th 2018, Israeli settlers positioned in Tel Al-Rumayda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron assaulted Hatem Samih Al-Muhtasib and as as result left him hospitalized with contusions.

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 strip 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 and on July 17th 2018, Israeli forces reduced the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles, On August 15th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 3 nautical miles up to 9 nautical miles from the coast of Al-Badeir area located in Central Gaza up to Rafah district located South of the Gaza strip and on October 6th 2018, Israeli forces decreased the fishing limit to 3 nautical miles to the all Gaza strip coasts and on October 23rd 2018 increased the fishing limit to 6 nautical miles to the all Gaza strip coasts.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by 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 1 resident , injured 6 residents {including a child, a journalists and 2 Paramedics}and left 31 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
• Israeli Fighter Jets broke the ceasefire agreement by launching missiles towards Central Gaza district.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by launching projectiles towards the Green Line.

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

At 00:15 on December 29th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in North Beit Hanoun town.

Detention

At 23:00 on December 28th 2018, Israeli forces detained a unidentified residents who attempted to climb the border fence from North Beit Lahiya town into Israel.

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 14:00 on December 28th 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 injured 15 residents {including a child and a Journalist} and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 unidentified residents {including Mohammad Imad Mohammad Al-Za'noun- a journalist} after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Gaza city

Palestinian Attacks

At 23:50 on December 28th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched projectiles towards the Green Line.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 14:00 on December 28th 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 injured 13 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Air Strike

At 02:10 on December 29th 2018, Israeli fighter Jets launched 2 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Deir Al-Balah city

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 09:30 on December 28th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 14:00 on December 28th 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 killed a resident {A special needs patient}, injured 3 residents {including 2 Paramedics} and left 7 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Killings

Israeli forces killed Karam Mohammad Nu'man Fayad {26 years old}{A resident of Khan Yunis camp}{A Special needs patient} during clashes in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 unidentified residents inclduing Ahmad Salah Ahmad Al-Naqa {A Paramedic} and Dalia Bassam Ahmad Abu Rayidat {A Paramedic} after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.

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 14:00 on December 28th 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 as a result left 11 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

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