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Daily Report October 15, 2019

Total: 52
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Closure

Since 24:00 on October 12th 2019,Israeli forces imposed a total closure on the West Bank districts on the occasion of the Jewish holiday "Sukkot'' , and prevented citizens and workers, including holders of permits, from entering Jerusalem and Israel, with the exception of diplomatic and international missions, humanitarian and medical emergencies after prior coordination until 24:00 on October 21st 2019.

JERUSALEM

Raid

At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained 2 residents {including a child}.

Detention

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces detained Moath Mohammad Mohamadi {a resident of Jerusalem city}.
2. At 11:00, Israeli forces detained 3 Palestinian Security Force officers: Sa'ed Al-Atary, Mu'tasim Ghenayim and Sinan Abu Eid as they attempted to enter Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem.
3. At dawn on October 15th 2019, Israeli forces detained Rawhi Mahmoud Al-Kalghasi after storming his home in the old city of Jerusalem.
4. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Nasrallah Mahmoud {17 years old} and Mohammad Muneer Darbas in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

On the evening of October 14th 2019, Israeli forces positioned at Shu'fat military checkpoint in Jerusalem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified resident during clashes near Shu'fat military checkpoint in Jerusalem city.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Halamish" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:15, Israeli forces set up 3 checkpoints at the entrances of Sinjil town and Ein Yabroud village and at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Deir Abu Mash'al village, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:10.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Ali Zahran in Deir Abu Mash'al village.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

On the evening of October 14th 2019, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Kufeirit village junction and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located near Kufeirit village junction detained 2 residents: Yazen Sa'id Hamarsha {16 years old} and Baha Mohammad Ghawadra {16 years old} {both are residents of Ya'bad town}.

Settlers Attacks

On October 14th 2019, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land near "Homish" settlement {which was previously evacuated} located in Silat adh Dhahr town threw stones towards several employees of the Directorate of Health in Qabatiya town {after they surrounded them of a hill top} as they were harvesting Olives on a plot of land owned by Mo'ayad Maloul {a resident of Silat adh Dhahr town}.

TUBAS

Raid

On October 14th 2019, Israeli forces raided Al-Hadadiya village located in the North Jordan valley then stormed and searched several residential tents.

TULKAREM

Raid

1. At 20:45, Israeli forces raided Far'un village until 22:05.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Kafr Ruman village until 03:45.

Settlers Attacks

At 12:05, a armed Israeli settler from "Avnei Hefetz" settlement stormed agricultural land located in Shufa village and attacked several residents who were harvesting Olives during which local residents were able to chase the settler away from the area.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba' area located near the entrance of Tel village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 22:00, Israeli forces raided 'Asira ash Shamaliya town until 02:00.

Detention

At 17:20, Israeli forces positioned at Huwara military checkpoint detained Imad Khalid Awad Mahir {a resident of Tulkarm city}.

Settlers Attacks

On the evening of October 14th 2019, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Khirbet Um Al-Marajim area located in Duma village and sprayed pepper spray onto the face of Zubada Musalam and as a result left her hospitalized.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafl Haris town then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Jiftlik village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:30, 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 17:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Furiedis village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Tuqu' town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 21:10,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 15:35, Israeli forces raided Nahhalin town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 07:35 on October 15th 2019, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 14:45, Israeli forces raided Hebron city until 17:20.
2. At dawn on October 15th 2019, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ali Mohammad Al-Alami in Beit Ummar town.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on August 26th 2014, The permanent and comprehensive cease-fire entered into force on the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings, introduce humanitarian and relief assistance and reconstruction supplies, expand the fishing area for 6 miles, Up to 12 miles by the end of the current year, reducing the area of the buffer zone from 300 m to 100 m, freedom of movement and preventing assassinations. The other issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within one month of the cease-fire.
On the morning of 28 June 2019, the Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the sea fishing area in the north of the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip and up to 6 nautical miles from the port of Gaza and from the port of Gaza to the south of Rafah until 15 nautical miles.

•Israeli forces broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed.

Attack

1. At 09:00 on October 14th 2019,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 23:00 on October 14th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Beit Hanoun 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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 09:30 on October 14th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 15:50 on October 14th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land 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 open for the entry and exit of travelers.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

Attack

At 11:45 on October 14th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in East Rafah city.

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