Daily Report January 19, 2019

At 21:30, Israeli forces raided Hizma town {after an alleged stoning incident towards a settler bus}.

At dawn on January 19th 2019, Israeli forces detained Eyad Alaa Ghayth in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.

1. At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At dawn on January 19th 2019, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning (Following verbal exchanges between residents and settlers) and as a result injured 4 residents.

On January 18th 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) .

At 14:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.

1. At 14:00, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces raided Deir Intham village and clashed with several residents.
3. At 00:15, Israeli forces raided Qibya viillage , stormed a home then withdrew at 00:35.

1. 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.
2. At 12:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning in Al-Mughier village.
3. At 12:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning in Nil'in village.
4. At 13:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning in Bil'in village.
5. At 14:00, Israeli forces Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning in Deir Intham village.

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city and impeded the free flow of traffic until 13:50.
2. At 15:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

At 12:45, 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 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation then detained a child.

Israeli forces injured 2 residents including Nasfat Mahmoud Ishtawi during clashes in Kafr Qaddum village.

At 20:45, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 21:55.

At 12:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Furiq town then searched residents and vehicles until 15:10.

On January 18th 2019, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town the searched residents and vehicles.

At 12:30, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town, clashed with several residents and as a result injured a resident then temporarily detained 3 residents {including a customs Police officer} then released them at 21:30.

At 12:30, Israeli forces temporarily detained 3 residents {including a customs Police officer}: Helmi Mohamed El Amour, Anwar Mahmoud El Amour, Ahmed Gamal El Amour, and Ayoub Samir Mohamed El Amour during their raid into Teqou' town then released them at 21:30.

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Teqou' town and as a result injured a resident.
2. At 18:55, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents in Al-Khader Stadium located in in Al-Khader town for alleged stoning and as a result left 2 soccer players suffocated from tear gas inhalation .

At 14:50, 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 until 16:00.

At 16:55, Israeli forces positioned in Bab Al-Zawiya area located in the old city of Hebron fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

* 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.

1. At 08:50 on January 18th 2019, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats demonstrating off the shores Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 14:00 on January 18th 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 5 residents and left 28 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Israeli forces injured 5 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Jabaliya town.

* 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.

At 14:00 on January 18th 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 injured 9 residents and left 30 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

At 14:00 on January 18th 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 3 residents and left 35 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

At 14:00 on January 18th 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 17 residents and left 100 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

At 09:00 on January 18th 2019, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 100 m into the vicinity of east Rafah and opened fire as they leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 12:00.

At 14:00 on January 18th 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 1 resident left 27 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.