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Daily Report September 21 2021

Total: 32

DAILY SITUATION REPORT

 08:00,  20th September 2021 -08:00, 20st   September  2021

WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Closure

• At 16:00 on 09/20/2021, the Israeli occupation forces imposed a complete closure on the governorates of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip on the occasion of the “Sukkot" holiday for the Jews, and prevented citizens and workers, including those holders of permits, from entering the city of Jerusalem and Israel, with the exception of diplomatic and international missions and humanitarian cases and cases Emergency medical care, after prior coordination, until 24:00 of today 09/21/2021.

JERUSALEM

Detention

1. At 20:15, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Sultan Mahran Shweiki, in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem.
2. At 21:00, the Israeli occupation forces detained the citizen: Hamza Al-Jolani, in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Attack

On 09/20/ 2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards citizens for alleged stoning in the Bir Ayoub area in the Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 08:30, groups of extremist settlers, under the protection of the Israeli occupation police, stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and made provocative tours of its courtyards and facilities.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Attack

On the evening of 09/20/2021, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the western entrance to Silwad town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards citizens for alleged stoning

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 19:40, the Israeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at the "Tayseer" checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 13:40 and again at 23:00, the Israeli occupation forces tightened their procedures at the "Ainaf" checkpoint and obstructed traffic until 23:30.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:00, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Ezbet Al-Tabib, to search vehicles and check the identities of the citizens.

Raid

At 08:00, the Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Habla, detained 2 civilians, and withdrew at 09:45.

Detention

The two detainees in the town of Habla are: Bilal Ali Qatanani and Noor Ashraf Murshid Shawahna.

Attack

At 19:30, the Israeli occupation forces positioned in the vicinity of the "Eyal" crossing, north of Qalqilya, fired stun and tear gas canisters toward citizens for alleged stoning.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:05, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to Burin village, to search vehicles and check the identities of citizens.

BETHLEHEM

Military Checkpoints

At 08:55, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the (Al-Container) checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:10 and again at 20:30 , the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint in the Aqabat Hasana area (on the main road leading to the western villages in the Bethlehem governorate) to search vehicles and check citizens' identities until 21:40.
2. At 18:40, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the western entrance to the town of Beit Fajjar, to search vehicles and check citizens' identities until 19:55.
3. At 19:50, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Tekoa, to search vehicles and check citizens' identities until 21:50.

Raid

At 12:30, the Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Husan, and detained a citizen.

Detention

The detainee in the village of Husan is: Izz al-Din Muhammad Ismail Za'oul.

HEBRON

Detention

At 11:20, the Israeli occupation forces positioned near the Ibrahimi Mosque in the Old City of Hebron, detained the child: Ramez Al-Jabari, 15 years old.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• At 02:00 on 05/21/ 2021, the comprehensive ceasefire entered into force at the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
• On the morning of 07/30/ 2021, the Israeli occupation forces allowed the expansion of the marine fishing area from 9 nautical miles to 12 nautical miles.
• The Israeli occupation forces violated the ceasefire agreement by firing from their positions on the Green Line in the Central Gaza and Khan Yunis governorates, and by firing at the fishermen's boats while chasing them at sea in the northern Gaza and Rafah governorates.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanoun crossing - “Erez”: On 09/20/ 2021, it is partially open (for the passage of humanitarian cases, foreign journalists, workers of international humanitarian organizations, merchants, businessmen and travelers through the Al-Karama Crossing “Allenby” - previously coordinated for them).

Attack

On the morning of 09/21/.2021, Israeli gunboats fired at the fishermen's boats while they were chasing them in the open sea off the coast of Al-Sudaniya area, west of the town of Beit Lahia.

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Al-Muntar-Karni crossing: closed since 02/03/2011, permanently and by a unilateral Israeli decision.
* Shejaiya Crossing - “Nahal Oz” for fuel: closed since 04. 01. 2010, by unilateral Israeli decision.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

On the morning of 09/21/ 2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired tear gas canisters from their positions on the Green Line, towards a number of citizens east of Deir al-Balah.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 04:00 on 19/09/2021, the Israeli occupation forces fired from their positions on the Green Line, towards agricultural lands east of Gaza City.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser Arafat International Airport: closed.
* Sofa crossing: closed.
* Kerem Shalom - Kerem Shalom Crossing: On 09/20/ 2021 it is closed (due to Jewish holidays).
* Al-Awda- Rafah crossing: on 09/20/ 2021 open in both directions (for citizens to leave and enter).

Attack

On the evening of 09/20/2021, Israeli gunboats fired at the fishermen's boats while chasing them at sea off the shore of the city of Rafah.

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