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Daily Report December 31 2019

Total: 66

                                                                                      DAILY SITUATION REPORT

                                                            08:00,30th December 2019  – 08:00, 31st December 2019 

WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At dawn on December 30th 2019, Israeli forces raided Hizma town and detained 2 residents.
2. At dawn on December 31st 2019, Israeli forces raided Beit Duqu village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home then detained a resident.

Detention

1. At dawn on December 30th 2019, Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Farid Abu al-Hawa, Mahmoud Abu Sabitan, Abdul Iyad Al-Hadra, and Maher Al-Fatawi after storming and searching their homes in Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2.On December 30th 2019, Israeli forces positioned at Bab Al-Amoud area in Jerusalem city detained Jihad Abu Ghrayba.
3.At 22:40, Israeli forces detained Adam Abu Ramouz {17 years old} after assaulting him in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
4. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmed Mustafa Nazzal Askar and his brother Khaled in Hizma town.
5. Israeli forces detained Luqman Sami Rayan in Beit Duqu village.

Attack

1. At 22:40, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. On the evening of December 30th 2019, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.
3. At dawn on December 31st 2019, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Beit Duqu village.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 8:30,a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Deir Abu Mash'al village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 04:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city then stormed and searched a home.
2. At 05:15, Israeli forces raided Beit Rima town then stormed and searched several homes.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Bruqin town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 16:10, Israeli forces raided Jenin city until 17:25.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 23:45,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Enav military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Settlers Attacks

At 12:55, a group of Israeli settlers herded their goats on civilain owned land in west Shufat village and prevented residents from reacing the agricultural land the withdrew at 14:25.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Kafr Laqif village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Azzun town until 03:45.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 19:20,Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archelogical sites then withdrew at 22:40.
2. At 04:05, Israeli forces raided Nablus city, detained 2 residents, confiscated a vehicle then withdrew at 05:30.
3. At dawn on December 31st 2019, Israeli forces raided Al-Sawiya village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents:Mohi Tayseer Abdul Haq and Mustafa Saadi Al-Sakhel in Nablus city.
2. Israeli forces detained Issa Yusef Antar in Al-Sawiya village.

Confiscation of Property

At 04:05, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Mustafa Sa'di Al-Shakhel after detaining him during their raid into Nablus city.

Assaults on Property

On December 30th 2019, Israeli forces forced several farmers to leave their agricultural land located near "Shavie Shamron" settlement and prevented them from cultivating it for allegley not having entery permits.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Bruqin and Kafr Al-Dik towns then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 09:35, Israeli forces raided Harris village,inspected survaliance camera footage of several merchant shops then withdrew at 11:35.

Detention

At 23:50, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction military checkpoint detained Ala Hassan Al-Sayed {a resident of Al-Sawiya village in Nablus district}.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marj Na'ja village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:00 and agian at 21:45,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Mu'arajat road {which connects Jericho and Ramallah district} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.

Raid

1. At 09:25, Israeli forces raided Jericho city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed the Monistary of Temptation then withdrew at 12:40.
2. At 03:20, Israeli forces raided Aqbat Jabr camp in Jericho city, clashed with several residents as they stormed 3 homes then withdrew at 05:15.

Detention

At 21:20, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Maher Burqan {a resident of Hebron city} as he was travelling to the Hashimat Kingdom of Jordan.

Attack

At 03:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched 3 homes during their raid Aqbat Jabr camp in Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Military Checkpoints

At 22:50,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Container military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 23:45.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:20,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 10:55.
2. At 11:30,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Nihalin town then searched residents and vehicles until 12:30.
3. At 21:05,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:05.

Raid

1. At 15:30, Israeli Police forces raided Beit Jalla city as they chased a vehicle driven by Mohammad Khalid Obied {a resident of Al-Duhishat camp in Bethlehem city}.The vehicle hit a wall near the Arab Society hospital, injuring the nurse: Karima Younis Shaheen{ a hospital staff member}, and was taken to the hospital for treatment, and the driver was arrested and the vehicle confiscated.
2. At 22:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Jub'at village until 22:50.

Injuries

Israeli Police forces injured Karima Younis Shaheen{ a hospital staff member} after their vehicle hit a wall near the Arab Society hospital as they were chasing a vehicle in Beit Jalla city.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Khalid Obied {a resident of Al-Duhishat camp in Bethlehem city} after his vehicle hit a wall as they chased him in Beit Jalla city.

Attack

At 13:05, Israeli forces positioned near the west entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Arrub camp then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:35,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Awwa town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on December 31st 2019, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town, stormed and searched 2 homes, confiscated a vehicle,500 JD and 3500 NIS from a home and summoned Ameer Thiab Hassan Al-Alami to report to Israeli Iintelligence for questioning.

Temporary Detention

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ibrahimi mosque compound in the old city of Hebron temporaraily detained Sayef Mahmoud Al-Ja'bari then released him at 13:50.

Attack

1. At 11:55, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Fuwar camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a residents after a tear gas canisters struck his face leaving him hospitalized.
2. At 21:25, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Arrub camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning

Injuries

Qusay Mahmoud Al-Anati was hospitalised after he was struck in the face by a tear gas canisters fired by Israeli forces during clashes near Al-Fuwar camp.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on December 31st 2019, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Qassim Ahmad Khadour Abu Mariya and confiscated 500 JD and 3500 NIS during their raid into Beit Ummar town.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on August 26th 2019,The permanent and comprehensive cease-fire entered into force on the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings, introduce humanitarian and relief assistance and reconstruction supplies, expand the fishing area for 6 miles, Up to 12 miles by the end of the current year, reducing the area of ​​the buffer zone from 300 m to 100 m, freedom of movement and preventing assassinations. The other issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within one month of the cease-fire.
On the morning of 28 June 2019, the Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the sea fishing area in the north of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip and up to 6 nautical miles from the port of Gaza and from the port of Gaza to the south of Rafah until 15 nautical miles.

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.

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.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the exit and entry of residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entrance of Humanitarian aid, limited supplies of Diesel fuel and construction material for Internationally funded projects.

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