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Daily Report October 19, 2019

Total: 108
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 22:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village then clashed with several residents.

Attack

At 22:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Halamish" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

At 16:10, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlers Attacks

On October 18th 2019, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land located between Beitin and Burqa towns then assaulted several residents who were harvesting Olives.

JENIN

Raid

At dawn on October 18th 2019, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes, detained 2 residents and summoned Majdi Khadr Ighbariya to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Foad Ighbariya and Marwan Hashash in Jenin city.

Attack

At dawn on October 18th 2019, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Jenin city.

TULKAREM

Attack

At 19:45, Israeli forces positioned at Jabara military checkpoint opened fire towards a residents who allegedly attempted to stab a Israeli soldier and as a result killed him.

Killings

Israeli forces opened fire towards and killed Ra'id Majed Al-Bahri {25 years old}{a resident of Kar Zibad village} after he allegedly attempted to stab a Israeli soldier positioned at Jabara military checkpoint.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Jayyous town and An Nabi Eliyas village then detained a resident.

Raid

At 08:40, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint in the area between Jayyous town and An Nabi Eliyas village detained Mahmoud Fat'hi Shan'at {a resident of Qalqiliya city}.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Jamal Adnan Abed and Ahmad Qassim Jabr in Qalqiliya city.

Attack

At 13:50, 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 left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

NABLUS

Settlers Attacks

At 13:15, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Burin village and assaulted Mohammad Zakariya Assous {a resident of Burin village} as he was harvesting Olives and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:40,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:20.
2. At 15:25,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 until 16:40.
3. At 21:45,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:40,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the South entrance of Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:00,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sa'ir town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

On the evening of October 18th 2019,Israeli forces raided Beit Awwa town and clashed with several residents.

Attack

On the evening of October 18th 2019, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Beit Awwa town.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 19:00 on August 26th 2019,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 Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.
•Israeli forces broke the cease fire 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 injured 69 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

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

1. At 06:15 on October 18th 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 15:30 on October 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 6 resident and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 6 unidentified residents during clashes in east Jabaliya 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 15:30 on October 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 Gaza city during the march of return and as a result injured injured 12 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 12 unidentified residents during clashes in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 15:30 on October 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 23 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 23 unidentified residents during clashes in east east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 08:50 on October 18th 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 15:30 on October 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 16 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 16 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators 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 closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

Attack

At 15:30 on October 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 a result injured 12 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 12 unidentified residents after opening fire towards demonstrators in east Rafah city.

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