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Daily Report January 31, 2018

Total: 87
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jaba' Military checkpoint {which connects Jerusalem , Ramallah and Jericho districts} and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Eisawiya village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area {located along the main road connecting Jericho and Jerusalem} then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Eizariya town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 21:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Hizma town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on January 30th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Sawahrah Al-Sharqiya village and detained 2 residents.
2. On the morning of January 30th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Jadirat village and detained a resident.
3. At 09:00, Israeli forces raided Hizma town.
4. On the morning of January 30th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, detained a resident and summoned the child Tariq Al-Eisawi to report to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning.
5. At dawn on January 31st 2018, Israeli forces raided Qatana village and detained a woman and her daughter.

Detention

1.At 14:00, Israeli forces detained 2 residents:Ismail Abu Sarour and Muhanad Qassim Abu Hadid in Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Muhanad Mohammad Fadil Za'atra and Fadel Mohammad Za'atra in Al-Sawahra Al-Sharqiya village.
3. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Iz Al-Din Fawzi Azzam in Al-Jadirat village.
4. Israeli forces detained Sa'ed Ahmad Mustafa in Al-Eisawiya town.
5. Israeli forces detained Waseelah Saleh Shamasnah and her daughter Sarah Nathmi Shamasna {14 years old} in Qatana village.

Attack

At 22:10, Israeli forces positioned in Abu Dis town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:30, 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 19:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Kafr Malik village then searched residents and vehicles until 19:35.

Raid

1. At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Deir Abu Mash'al village then stormed and searched a home.
2. At dawn on January 31st 2018, Israeli forces raided Budrus village.

Detention

1. At 13:55, Israeli forces detained Dalia Bashar Abdel-Jawad Hamayil {A resident of Al-Bireh city} as she was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. At 16:40, Israeli forces detained Munir Zahran {A resident of Deir Abu Mash'al village}.

Temporary Detention

At 16:40, Israeli forces positioned near Beit Sira village temporarily detained Ibrahim Jamal Abu Safiya {A resident of Beit Sira village} then released him at 19:40.

Attack

1. At 13:40, Israeli forces positioned at "Al-Mahkama" Military checkpoint located near Bet El settlement in North Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 16:20, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Mughier 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 after he was shot in the head.
3. At 16:55, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Killings

The child Layth Haytham Abu Na'im {16 years old} was killed after he was shot in the by Israeli forces during clashes near Al-Mughier village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Zawiya village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Ajja village and detained a resident.

Raid

At 05:20, Israeli forces raided Jenin city and its camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and as a result injured 2 residents including a child then detained 2 residents in Jenin city.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Ajja village junction detained Tawfiq Saber Mohammad Al-Jarbou' {A resident of Jenin camp}.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammed Ismail Jarrar and Ahmed Hossam Toukan in Jenin city.

Attack

At 05:20, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, 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 Jenin camp and as a result injured 2 residents {including a child}.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents {including a child}: Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad Ammar {16 years old} and Mohammad Samir Sa'id Al-Raj during clashes in Jenin camp.

Assaults on Property

On the evening of January 30th 2018, Israeli forces stormed Ya'bad town and prevented the Construction of a multi-purpose building - classified as public buildings (consisting of kindergarten, maternity center, children's center and children's park) located within the approved master plan approved by the European Union and financed by the Government of Denmark.

Confiscation of Property

On the evening of January 30th 2018, Israeli forces stormed Ya'bad town and confiscated equipment from a contracting company signed to implement the construction of a multi-purpose building - a public building (consisting of a kindergarten, a maternity center, a children's center and a children's park) in an area within the approved structural plan approved by The European Union, with financing from the Government of Denmark.

TUBAS

Settlement Activities

On January 30th 2018, Israeli settlers installed mobile housing unites in "Bourch Haqa'a" settlement located east of "Shadmot Mehola" settlement located in the North Jordan valley region then transported 30 students into schools located in the area's.

Settlers Attacks

On January 30th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers riding horses stormed Al-Farisiya area located in the North Jordan valley region and chased several shepherds who were herding their live stock in the area.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:00 and again at 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road in Al-Nabi Eliyas village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 05:00, Israeli forces raided Kafr Thulth town and detained 2 residents then withdrew at 06:30.

Detention

Israeli forces detained residents: Arwat Taher Shawanha and Sharhabil Taher Shawanha in Kafr Thulth town.

Attack

At 18:30, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Jayyous town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Al-Sawiya and Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya villages then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.
2. At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jama'in town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 19:55.

Raid

1. At 20:20, Israeli forces raided Nablus city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed Jospeh's Tomb, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 3 residents including a child then withdrew at 03:45.
2. At dawn on January 31st 2018, Israeli forces raided Awarta village.

Detention

At 02:20 on January 30th 2018, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Majdi Mohammed Darwish Saeed Al-Qutb, and Mohammed Jaafar Abdul Khaleq Khuwairi during their raid into Nablus city.

Attack

At 20:20, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning who attempted to prevent Israeli settlers from storming Joseph's tome and as a result injured 3 residents including a child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 residents: Qusay Mohammed Amin Massoud Al-Masri {17 years old}, Rafat Saeed Mohammed Bani Odeh, and Mohamed Hassan Ahmed Basharat during clashes in Nablus city.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 20:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 21:30.

Detention

At 08:15, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tra junction checkpoint detained 2 residents: Hussein Jamal Hashash A resident of Balata refugee camp in Nablus} and Sameer Samih Yousef Sawafta {A residents of Tubas city}.

JERICHO

Attack

At 13:50, Israeli forces positioned at the North entrance of Jericho fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Jala city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Salmuna village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area located near the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 13:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town, clashed with several residents and detained a child.
2. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Nihalin village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ali Abdallah Subieh {15 years old} in Al-Khader town.
2. Israeli forces detained Ali Mohammad Shakarna in Nihalin village.

Attack

At 13:55, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Khader town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:35 and at 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Beit Kahil town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 11:30,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Samou' town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on January 31st 2018, Israeli forces raided Tarqumiya town then stormed and searched a home.
2. At dawn on January 31st 2018, Israeli forces raided Beit Kahil town.

Settlers Attacks

On the afternoon of January 30th 2018, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Al-Qazzazin neighborhood in the old city of Hebron and assaulted Hassan Shaludi and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Injuries

Hassan Shaludi was hospitalized with contusions after a group of Israeli settlers assaulted him in Al-Qazzazin neighborhood in the old city of Hebron.

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.
•Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by openeing fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Central Gaza.

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.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 00:20 on January 31st 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah 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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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