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Daily Report January 12, 2019

Total: 105
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 16:40, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town until 19:05.

Detention

At 17:00, Israeli forces detained Khalil Al-Khatib {A resident of Ras Al-Kabsa area in Abu Dis town}.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

On January 11th 2019, the Israeli occupation forces reopened Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city for the staff of international organizations and those holding from VIP and PMC cardholders only. According to schedule of specific hours (Fridays: 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday: 18:00 to 22:00, Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 to 22:00) .

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 13:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Military Medical Services Building {located in North Al-Bireh city} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 12:05, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town and clashed with several residents and detained a child.
2. At 14:40, Israeli forces raided Ein Qinya village then stormed and searched a farm.
3. At 19:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city and occupied a home in the north section of the city and converted its rooftop into a military post.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ghassan Marwan Awayis {15 years old} in Beituniya town.

Attack

1. At 12:05, Israeli forces positioned in Beituniya town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 12:30, 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.
3. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Mughayir village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

House Occupation

At 19:35, Israeli forces occupied a home in North Al-Bireh city and converted its rooftop into a military post.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sabah Al-Khier neighborhood located in North Jenin city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Arrana village, stormed and searched several homes and detained 4 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Abdallah Waleed Abu Hanana, his brother Muhammad, Rabea Tayseer al-Amri and his brother Ahmed in Arrana village.

Settlers Attacks

At 22:35, a group of Israeli settlers settlers positioned near Homish settlement {which was abandoned} attacked a number of vehicles travelling in the area and as a result damaged a taxi owned by Farid Maarouf Farid Jabr.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and its camp , Shweika neighborhood, and Jarushiya village until 12:00

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablat town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Al-Naqqar neighborhood in Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 13:15, 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 injured A Photo Journalist and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 16:45, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning then detained a child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Jaffar Ishtaya {A Photo Journalist} during clashes near the entrance of Kafr Qaddum village.

Detention

1. At 14:20, Israeli forces detained the child Samer Sa'id Radwan {16 years old}{A resident of Azzun town} near the entrance of Azzun town.
2. Israeli forces detained Jaber Yasser Jabber Abu Aqel {14 years old} during clashes near "Ayal" crossing point located in North Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 15:35, Israeli forces raided Awrta village.
2. At 17:20, Israeli forces raided Ein Buis village until 17:55.
3. At 07:00, Israeli forces raided Assira Al-Shamaliya town, Talouza, Yassid, Al-Bithan, Ijinsina, Sabasitiya and Beit Ummar villages.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 21:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Khas and Al-Nu'man villages until 22:05.

Attack

At 15:50, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlers Attacks

On the morning of January 11th 2019, a group of Israeli settlers positioned at the North entrance of Teqou town stoned vehicles travelling near the area and as a result damaged a vehicle.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 09:25, Israeli forces raided Hebron city until 10:00.
2. At dawn on January 12th 2019, Israeli forces raided Halhul town then stormed and searched 2 homes.

Attack

1. At 13:55, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Zif village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of "Kiryat Arba" settlement located in the old city of Hebron opened fire towards a resident {for allegedly attempting st stab a Israeli soldier} and as a result left him critically injured.
3. At 01:40, Israeli forces positioned near "Haji" settlement opened fire towards several residents.

Injuries

The resident Sufiyan Ghazi Sakafi {35 years old}{A resident of Hebron city} was critically injured after Israeli forces opened fire towards him near the entrance of "Kiryat Arba" settlement located in the old city of Hebron{for allegedly attempting to stab a Israeli soldier}.

Detention

1. At 20:35, Israeli forces detained Nasser Mohammad Al-Na'ajma in Al-Musafir area located in east Yatta town.
2. Israeli forces detained Sufiyan Ghazi Sakafi {35 years old}{A resident of Hebron city} as he was critically injured after Israeli forces opened fire towards him near the entrance of "Kiryat Arba" settlement located in the old city of Hebron{for allegedly attempting to stab a Israeli soldier}.

Closure of main Roads

At 16:00, Israeli forces closed the steel gate located along Al-Muhawil road in the old city of Hebron {after they opened fire towards a resident and critically injured him near the entrance of "Kiryat Arba" settlement} and impeded the free flow of traffic.

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.

• 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 injured 32 residents {including a Paramedic and 2 Journalists} and left 153 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
• Israeli Military Jets broke the ceasefire agreement by launching missiles {in 2 consecutive airstrikes} towards Gaza and Khan Yunis 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

1. At 13:20 on January 11th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in North Beit Hanun town.
2. At 14:00 on January 11th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town during the march of return and as a result injured 4 residents and left 10 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 4 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators 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

1. At 10:15 on January 11th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line towards agricultural land in east Gaza city.
2. At 14:00 on January 10th 2019, 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 killed a resident, injured 10 residents {including a Photo Journalist} and left 34 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Air Strike

At 17:10 on January 11th 2019, Israeli Military Drones launched a missile towards a Palestinian gunmen site in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.

Killings

Israeli forces killed Amal Mustafa Al-Tarmasi {44 years old}{A resident of Al-Shiekh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza city} during clashes in east Gaza city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 10 unidentified residents including Hussien Abdel-Jawad Hussien Al-Karso'a {A Photo Journalist} after opening fire towards demonstrators in Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 14:00 on January 11th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators near east Al- Buriej camp during the march of return and as a result injured 7 residents {including a Photo Journalist} and left 59 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 7 unidentified residents including Husni Foad Husni Salah {A Photo Journalist} after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 14:00 on January 11th 2019, 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 injured 8 residents {including a Paramedic} and left 46 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 18:10 on January 10th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Abbassan town located in east Khan Yunis city.

Air Strike

At 17:30 on January 11th 2019, Israeli Military Drones launched a missile towards a Palestinian gunmen site in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city .

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 8 unidentified residents including Mustafa Imad Yusef Al-Sanour {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 January 11th 2019, 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 injured 3 residents left 4 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Rafah city.

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