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Daily Report January 27, 2019

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WEST BANK

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

On January 26th 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 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Halmish" settlement roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 10:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles until 14:25.
3. At 14:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Turmus'aya town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muhalil area located in Ni'lin town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on January 27th 2019, Israeli forces raided Ni'lin town and detained 4 residents.
2. At dawn on January 27th 2019, Israeli forces raided Turmus'aya town and detained 2 children.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Mu'taz Salah al-Khawaja, Mohammed Salah al-Khawaja, Mohammed Hatem al-Khawaja, and Ibrahim Sorour in Ni'lin town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 children: Mohammad Ahmad Ali Abu Awwad {17 years old} and Anas Majid Abdel-Hafith {16 years old} in Turmus'aya town.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:30, a group of armed Israeli settlers stormed Al-Mughier village and opened fire towards several residents and as a result killed a resident and injured 22 others.

Killings

Hamdi Talib Sa'adat Al-Na'ssan {38 years old} was killed after Israeli settlers opened fire towards residents in Al-Mughier village.

Injuries

Israeli settlers opened fire towards and injured 22 residents {of those identified are}: Moath Rasmoul Abu Alia, Mohammed Samir Haj Muhammad, Jihad Zaghloul Abu Alia, Uday Waleed Abu Assaf, Adel Ibrahim Abu Alia, Baraa Abu Aliya, Hani Zuhair, Mahmoud Khamis Abu Alia, Huthaifa Jabr Abu Alia, Munir Taleb Al Na'asan, Bahaa Osama Abu Alia , And Ziad Zaghloul Abu Alia in Al-Mughier village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Arranat village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

On the evening of January 26th 2019, Israeli forces raided Ya'bad town and clashed with several residents.

Attack

On the evening of January 26th 2019, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Ya'bad town.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Qaddumim" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Harris town then searched residents and vehicles until 14:15.

Raid

At 07:40, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town then stormed and searched a home.

Settlers Attacks

On January 26th 2019,a Israeli settler stormed agricultural land in Turmus'aya town and assaulted Muqbil Faris and his son Yusef with a steel pipe leaving them injured with light contusions.

Injuries

Muqbil Faris and his son Yusef were slightly injured after a Israeli settler assaulted them without a steel pipe in Turmus'aya town

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Mu'arajat road {which connects Jericho and Ramallah districts} then searched residents and vehicles.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:40, 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.
2. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.
3. At 21:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Al-Khader town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 22:45.

Raid

At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Duhishat camp in Bethlehem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes, detained 3 residents {including a child} then withdrew at 05:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ahmad Mohammad Jallal {16 years old}, Saed Abu Hadrous and Shadi Abu Hadrous in Al-Duhishsat camp located in Bethlehem city.

Temporary Detention

At 16:40, Israeli forces positioned at Container Military checkpoint temporarily detained Muhanad Ibrahim Mustafa Abu Sarour {A resident of Ayda camp in Bethlehem city} then released him at 18:25.

Attack

At 04:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Al-Duhishsat camp located in Bethlehem city.

Physical Assault

At 07:30 on January 27th 2019, Israeli forces positioned at Military checkpoint {300} located in North Bethlehem city assaulted several residents who were waiting in line to cross the checkpoint to travel to their work place in Jerusalem city which resulted with several workers falling over and as a result left them hospitalized with contusions.

HEBRON

Settlers Attacks

On January 26th 2019, a group of Israeli settlers from "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east city attacked several residents and homes in Wadi Al-Hassin area {for the 2nd consecutive day} and stoned members of Abu Safa'in family leaving them injured 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.

• 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 left 2 residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza, Gaza , Khan Yunis and Rafah districts.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed.

Attack

1. At 14;20 on January 26th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Beit Hanun town.
2. At 22:00 on January 26th 2019, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in North west Beit Lahiya town.

Detention

At 21:00 on January 26th 2019, Israeli forces detained a unidentified resident in east Jabaliya town as he attempted to climb the border fence.

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 07:30 on January 26th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Gaza city.
2. At 13:00 on January 26th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 15:30 on January 26th 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 Al- Buriej camp during the march of return and as a result injured 1 resident and left 2 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 15:30 on January 26th 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 Deir Al-Balah city during the march of return.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Al- Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 13:00 on January 25th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 13:10 on January 26th 2019, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis city.
3. At 20:00 on January 26th 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.

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

1.At 13:45 on January 26th 2019, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.
2. At 14:10 on January 26th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land east Rafah city.

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