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Daily Report November 22, 2018

Total: 88
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 05:30 on November 21st 2018, Israeli forces raided Hizma town, stormed and searched a home and a livestock den.
2. At 09:15,Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city, clashed with several residents as they demolished 19 merchant shops and a Live stock den for allegedly being built with out a licence.

Detention

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces detained Annan Khalifa {A resident of the old city of Jerusalem}
2. At 23:00, Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Mohammad Khalid Aweisat, Ahmad Khalid Aweisat, Mu'tasim Allan and Mu'taz Allan in Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city.

Attack

At 09:15, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they demolished 19 merchant shops for allegedly being built without licences during their raid into Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.

Destruction of Property

At 09:15, Israeli forces demolished 19 merchant shops {for allegedly being built with out licences} in Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:00, 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 12:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atara town bridge and detained a University student.

Raid

At 22:15, Israeli forces raided Ni'lin town, confiscated a Solid waste truck owned by Nil'in town Municipality and temporarily detained its driver: Mohammad Hussien Nafa' then released him at a later time.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located near Atara town bridge detained Othman Ahmad Abdel-Rahman {A University student}{A resident of Kafr Al-Dik town in Salfit district}.

Temporary Detention

At 22:15, Israeli forces temporarily detained Mohammad Hassan Nafa'a {A Solid waste truck driver for Ni'lin Municipality} after confiscating the truck in Ni'lin town then released him at a later time.

Confiscation of Property

At 22:15, Israeli forces confiscated a Solid waste truck owned by Nil'in town Municipality and temporarily detained its driver: Mohammad Hussien Nafa' then released him at a later time.

TUBAS

Raid

At 03:10, Israeli forces raided Tammoun town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Firas Hussien Ahmad Daraghma in Tammoun town.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 11:55, a group of Israeli settlers from "Maskiyot" settlement leveled a plot of land in Ein Al-Hilwa area located in the North Jordan valley and installed a tent in the area then withdrew at 13:00.
2. At 15:45, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Khilat Ijmi' area located in the North Jordan valley and began construction work on plot of land owned by residents.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 16:35,Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At 03:25, Israeli forces raided Allar town, stormed and searched several homes, detained 6 residents then withdrew at 06:50.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 6 residents: Mohamed Ahed Abu Saada, Ihab Hosni, Salah Riyad Hegazi, Moataz Sobhi Zaarour, Nihad Hosni Jazzar and Fa'eq Kharouf in Allar town.

QALQILIYA

Raid

1. At 20:45, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.
2. At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city until 03:15.

Detention

At 15:15, Israeli forces detained Shadi Ziyad Odah {A resident of Qalqiliya city} as he was visiting his brother in "Majdo" prison.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba'a area located near the entrance of Tel village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sarah village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 15:10 and again at 23:40, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological sites in the area, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 02:55.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Burin and Iraq Burin villages , summoned Osama Qaddus to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 02:50.

Temporary Detention

At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Libban Asharqiya secondary school temporarily detained 2 school children: Amjad Abdel-Nasser Tayseer Nubani {15 years old} and Mahmoud Nijim Mahmoud Awies {15 years old} for alleged stoning then released them at a later time.

Attack

1. At 14:15, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Libban Asharqiya secondary school fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological site in Sabastiya village.
3. At 23:40, Israeli forces Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Sabastiya village.

House Demolition

On the morning of November 21st 2018, Israeli forces demolished a room {used as housing} owned by Sari Mohammad Sari in Khirbiet Al-Marajim area located in south Madma village for allegedly being built without a licence.

Closure of main Roads

At 11:50, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Qabalan town and Osarin village with dirt mounds.

SALFIT

Raid

At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Deir Istiya town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 05:10.

Detention

At 00:25, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction checkpoint detained 3 residents: Raed Mutai Darghama, Assad Saleh Abu Ara, and Baha Mazen Nofal {All are residents of Tubas district}.

JERICHO

Raid

At 19:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Oja village then stormed and searched several merchant shops.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 04:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town and detained 4 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Mohammed Ismail Mahmoud Musa, Imad Mahmoud Salah, Ashraf Mahmoud Salah and Ahmed Mahmoud Salah in Al-Khader town.

Attack

At 13:35, Israeli forces positioned near a Soccer field in Al-Khader town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several school children for alleged stoning.

Assaults on Property

At 16:40, Israeli forces stormed Wadi Abu Al-Hasan area in Al-Khader town and served military orders to halt constriction on a water well owned by Mahmoud Naji Issa {to be used for irrigation purposes} for allegedly being built with out a licence.

Closure of main Roads

At 18:55, Israeli forces closed roads located near the entrance of Beit Jalla city and near the main east entrance of Al-Walja village , prevented residents from entering or exiting then reopened the roads at 19:50.

HEBRON

Military Checkpoints

At 10:55, Israeli forces closed Abu Al-Rish military checkpoint located in the old city of Hebron and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time.

Raid

At 05:25, Israeli forces raided Halhul town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Saed Abdel-Rahman Mohammad Zamar'a and Yahya Issa Abdel-Rahman Zamar'a in Halhul town.

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 coasts.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza and Central Gaza districts.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Khan Yunis districts.

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 08:00 on November 21st 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in north 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.

Attack

At 07:30 on November 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents near the border fence in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 16:00 on November 21st 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents near the border fence who were attempting to enter a Israeli Military post in the area then managed to flee inside the Gaza strip.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 08:30 on November 21st 2018, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the exit and entry of residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entrance of Humanitarian aid, limited supplies of Diesel fuel and construction material for Internationally funded projects.

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