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Daily Report January 12, 2018

Total: 98
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Demonstrations

• On January 11th 2018,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 12:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Eizariya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 20:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained 3 children.
2. At 23:35, Israeli forces raided Beit Surik village.
3. At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Hizma town and clashed with several residents.

Detention

1. At 09:30, Israeli forces detained 2 Preventive Security Force officer: Mohammed al-Ayyar and Khalil Bashir in Jabal Al-Mukabir Neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces detained Abeer Ziyad {Director of the Women's Center} in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
3. Israeli forces detained 3 children: Mahmoud Wael Suleiman {14 years old}, Wadih Mrad Suleiman {15 years old}, and Ehud Ayed Attia {15 years old} in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

At 00:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Ram town.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Ras Kar Kar and Deir Ibzi' villages then searched residents and vehicles until 14:30.

Raid

At dawn on January 11th 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Liqya town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Salah Mohammad Badr in Beit Liqya town.

Attack

At 12:20, Israeli forces positioned at "Al-Mahkama" Military checkpoint located in North Al-Bireh city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators 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 and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Yusef Hytham Abu Ayda during clashes near "Al-Mahkama" Military checkpoint located in North Al-Bireh city.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 11:50, Israeli forces raided Jalboun village until 12:00.
2. At 13:30, Israeli forces raided Silah Al-Thaher town and Al-Atrat village.
3. At 22:20, Israeli forces raided Faqu'a village until 23:20.

TUBAS

Injuries

At 12:45 on January 9th 2018, the child Yasser Eid Abu Aram {4 years old} was critical injured after he was shot in the head near his home by Israeli forces who were conducting Military training in Samara village located in the North Jordan valley area.

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Rammin village then searched residents and vehicles until 17:20.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Lid town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 20:10.

Raid

1. At 13:35 and again at 19:00, Israeli forces raided Bal'a town.
2. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Zieta and Allar towns, stormed and searched several homes, detained 5 resident {including a child and a woman} in Allar town, confiscated 17400 NIS, 750 JD and 600 USD from the home of Mo'ayad Taqatqa and assaulted a resident and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions then withdrew at 05:25.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Maarouf Nizar Tqaqqa, Iyad Ma'arouf Salim Tatarqata, Muhammad Ma'arouf Tatarqqa, Nihad Ma'arouf Tatarqqa and Wazen Muayad Ma'arouf Tatarqa {17 years old} in Allar town.

Physical Assault

At 24:00, Israeli forces assaulted Arafat Nizar Taqatqa and as a result left him hospitalized with a fractured arm during their raid into Allar town.

Confiscation of Property

At 24:00, Israeli forces confiscated 17400 NIS, 750 JD and 600 USD from the home of Mo'ayad Taqatqa during their raid into Allar town.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 10:50 and again at 23:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 20:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jinsafut village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 15:10, Israeli forces positioned at the west area of Jinsafut town fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Kareem Imran Hussien {14 years old} during clashes at the west area of Jinsafut town.

Settlement Activities

On January 11th 2018, Israeli authorities approved plans for the construction of 200 settlement unites in "Oranit" settlement located in North West Azzun Atma village in Qalqiliya district on land occupied in 1967.

Settlers Attacks

On the evening of January 11th 2018,Israeli settlers stormed Far'ata village and attempted to reach several residential homes during which the local residents were able to prevent them from attacking the home then they withdrew under the protection of the Israeli military.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village junction {along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem} then searched residents and vehicles until 17:00.
2. At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Shavi Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19;55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qussin village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 10:35, Israeli forces raided Tel and Sarat villages.
2. At 13:35 and again at 19:00, Israeli forces raided Bazariya village.
3. At 20:35, Israeli forces raided Beit Iba town and Deir Sharaf village until 21:05.
4. At 03:10, Israeli forces raided Tel village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. On January 10th 2018, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Saddam Zuhdi Hosni Ashtia and Ramadan Zuhdi Hosni Ashtia in Salem village.
2. At 02:00 on January 11th 2018, Israeli forces detained Azzam Fawzi Abu Al-Adas during their raid into Nablus city.
3. Israeli forces detained Moath Yusef Rihan in Tel village.

Attack

At 16:20, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Tel village fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result killed a child.

Killings

Israeli forces killed the child: Ali Omar Nimer Qinu {16 years old} resident of Iraq Burin village} during clashes near Tel village.

Closure of main Roads

On January 11th 2018, Israeli forces closed Al-Fuwar junction which connects Tel and Iraq Burin villages with cement blocks.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 09:25, Israeli forces raided Bidya town until 17:05.

Temporary Detention

At 14:30, Israeli forces temporarily detained Mamoun Mohammed Amin Daoud {65 years old }{residents of Haris village} as he was working his agricultural land located next to "Brakan" settlement then released him at 23:25.

JERICHO

Settlement Activities

On January 11th 2018, Israeli authorities approved plans for the construction of 50 settlement units in "Petzael" settlement located near Fasayil village in Jericho district on land occupied in 1967.

Settlers Attacks

At 21:25,Israeli settlers positioned at Al-Hamra Military checkpoint stoned residents and vehicles travelling near the checkpoint then withdrew at 22:20.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:15, 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 17:00.
2. At 12:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles until 13:55.

Raid

At 01:10, Israeli forces raided Teoqu' town , stormed an searched a home then withdrew at 02:15.

Attack

At 15:55, 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 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.
2. At 13:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Arrub camp then searched residents and vehicles until 15:00.
3. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Wadi Al-Juz area {located at the entrance of Bani Na'im town} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 19:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Samou' town.
2. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Beit Einun village.

Detention

On the evening of January 11th 2018, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ibrahimi mosque in the old city of Hebron detained 3 women: Ruaa Muslim Muhammad Abu Sail, and her two sisters, Shahid, and Nevin.

Attack

1. At 17:35, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Duwar area located in Sa'ir town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Arrub camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

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 opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Central Gaza and Khan Yunis Districts and as a result killed a child and injured 3 others.
•Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.

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 07:45 on January 11th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya 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.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:30 on January 11th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp and as a result killed a child and injured 3 others.

Killings

Israeli forces killed Amir Abdel Hamid Abu Mousaed {16 years old} during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp .

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp .

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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

Attack

At 19:55 on January 11th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.

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