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Daily Report October 26, 2017

Total: 74
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 14:25, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town, clashed with several residents and University students from Al-Quds University and as a result set fire to several trees around the University campus during which Palestinian civil defense forces were able to extinguish the flames.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces raided Anata town, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes then detained 2 residents.
3. At 17:00, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp.

Detention

1. On October 25th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya Military checkpoint detained Ibrahim Mustafa Al-Taeri {A resident of Al-Bireh city}.
2. Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Al-Sous and Husam Ariyan in Anata town.

Attack

1. At 14:25, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several University students and residents for alleged stoning as they stormed Al-Quds University during their raid into Abu Dis town and as a result set fire to several trees around the University campus during which Palestinian civil defense forces were able to extinguish the flames.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces fired , stun and tear gas grenades towards several University students and residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several home during their name into Anata town.

Assaults on Property

At 16:00,Israeli forces prevented A special seminar on "the Jordanian guardianship of Islamic and Christian endowments in Jerusalem" from being held at Saint George Hotel in Jerusalem city and summoned 4 residents hosting the seminar : Mazen Al-Ja'bari, Maher Suhliyat, Khalil Al-Tafkaji and Abdel-Qadder Al-Husini to Israeli police for questioning.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

Settlement Activities

On October 25th 2017, Israeli authorities issued permits for the construction of 176 settlement units in "Nof Zion" settlement located in Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city on land occupied in 1967.

Settlers Attacks

On October 25th 2017, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Jerusalem city and assaulted Rateb Alqam {A resident of Beit Hanina town} and as a result him hospitalized with a fractured arm.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 20:20.
2.At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Turmus'aya town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:20.
3. At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Taybeh town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.
4. At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village , detained 4 residents then withdrew at 22:30.
5. At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ein Sinya village then searched residents and vehicles until 22:15.

Raid

1. At 09:05, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city until 10:45.
2. At 19:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Mughier village , detained 2 residents then withdrew at 20:15.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village detained 4 residents: Amjad Abdel-Hafith Al-Tamimi, Tamer Salah Ali Al-Tamimi, Yusef Abdel-Wahab Al-Tamimi and Mu'tasim Samih.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Jasallah Abu Aliya and Hamdi Adeeb Al-Na'san in Al-Mugheir village.

Settlers Attacks

On October 25th 2017, Israeli settlers from "Halamish" settlement stoned several residents and farmers as they were collecting olive harvest on their land in Deir Nathim village near the settlement.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 08:00, Israeli forces raided Bruqin town and Al-Shuhada village until 08:15.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces raided Jalboun village and detained a resident who was driving motorcycle.
3. At dawn on October 26th 2017, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town, detained a resident after storming and searching his home and served a Military order for the demolition of a home owned by the family of Mohammad Abu Al-Rub {A Palestinian Detainee}.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Samer Mohammad Ahmad Abbas {A resident of Faqu'a village}.
2. Israeli forces detained Yusef Izzat Zakarnah in Qabatiya town.

TULKAREM

Raid

On October 25th 2017, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Yusef Ibrahim Ali Al-Hamshari and Mahmoud Ali Mahmoud Al-Shaf'ai in Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Detention

On October 25th 2017, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Abdel-Haleem Ba'ja {A resident of Jayous town} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.

Settlers Attacks

At 10:30, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Azzun town and chopped off the libs of several Olive trees owned by Abdel-Qadder Abu Haniya.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Assira Al-Shamaliya town and detained a resident.
2. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bazariya village and detained a National Security Force officer.

Raid

At 02:25, Israeli forces raided Beit Furiq town, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:40.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at Assira Al-Shamaliya town junction detained Mu'ein Ibrahim Othman Hamamrah {A resident of Jenin town}.
2. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at the entrance of Bazariya village detained Ahmad Mohammad Asmar Khalayleh.
3. Israeli forces detained Yazen Mahmoud Nasrallah Hanini in Beit Furiq town.

SALFIT

Raid

At 10:30, Israeli forces raided Deir Istiya town and stormed a gas station.

JERICHO

Raid

At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Jericho city and Aqbat Jaber camp, clashed with several residents in the camp, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 04:55.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ma'en Samir Suwity {A residents of Jericho city} and Mohammad Al-Ladwari {A resident of Aqbat Jaber camp}.

Attack

At 01:45, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their arid into Aqbat Jaber camp in Jericho city.

BETHLEHEM

Military Checkpoints

At 20:00, Israeli forces closed Al-Container Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 22:30.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:35, 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 16:50.
2. At 14:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Carmisan area located in North Beit Jallah city and impeded the free flow of traffic until 16:20.
3. At 14:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Nihalin village then searched residents and vehicles 15:10.
4. At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 20:40.

Raid

At 14:35 and again at 21:10, Israeli forces raided Beit Jallah city, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 21:25.

Detention

On the morning of October 25th 2017, Israeli forces detained Ibrahim Fo'ad Taysir Sabah {A resident of Teqou' town}.

Temporary Detention

1.On October 25th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Jaba' military checkpoint temporarily detained 20 residents as they were travelling to work then released them at a later time.
2. On October 25th 2017, Israeli forces temporarily detained Khalaf Mohammad Al-Hamari {A truck driver} near Al-Fradis village roundabout then released him at 14:30.

Attack

At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah mosque in Bethlehem city then fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At dawn on October 25th 2017 and at 24:00 on October 25th 2017 , Israeli forces raided Yatta town, stormed and searched several homes, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 06:00.
2. At dawn on October 25th 2017, Israeli forces raided Ithna town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Abdallah Issa Awari and Marwan Mohammad Husien Shartih in Yatta town.
2. Israeli forces detained Ismail Abdel-Halim Al-Natah in Ithna town.

Settlers Attacks

At 22:00, a group of Israeli settlers from "Carmel" settlement stormed Um Al-Khier village located in east Yatta and threw stones and glass bottles towards several homes in the area.

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 .

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza district.
•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 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 07:30 on October 25th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in North West Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 08:30 on October 25th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Beit Hanoun town.

Detention

On October 24th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing detained Abdel-Rahman Sami Abu Lahiyat {A medical patient}{A resident of Al-Qarara town in Khan Yunis as he was travelling to Jordan to receive treatment.

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.

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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