In Occupied Palestine
Zionism in practice
Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land
08:00 16 November to 08:00 17 November 2023
• Since 24:00 on 10/07/2023, the occupation forces have imposed a complete closure on the governorates of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (as a result of the aggression on the Gaza Strip), and prevented citizens and workers, including permit holders, from entering the city of Jerusalem and Israel, with the exception of diplomatic and international missions and humanitarian cases. After prior coordination, until further notice.
Jerusalem
Military checkpoints
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces tightened their measures at the military checkpoints surrounding the city of Jerusalem, which are: Qalandiya, Jaba’, Hizma, Shuafat, Sheikh Saad checkpoint, Al-Shiyah checkpoint in Al-Sawahra, Al-Zaytouna checkpoint, Al-Jib, Beit Iksa, Al-Zayyim, Al-Zaytoonah, and the 300 North checkpoint. The city of Bethlehem, blocking traffic.
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At 01:30, the occupation forces stormed the town of Al-Eizariya, and arrested 2 citizens (a citizen and his son).
Arrest
1. At 07:30 on November 16, 2023, the occupation forces at the Shuafat checkpoint in the city of Jerusalem arrested the citizen: Salim Qadous – resident of Shuafat camp.
2. At 08:00, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Fayrouz Salama – resident of the town of Anata.
3. At 22:20, the occupation forces at the Hizma checkpoint arrested the citizen: Imad Al-Liftawi – resident of the city of Al-Bireh in Ramallah Governorate.
4. On November 16, 2023, the occupation forces arrested journalist Mervat Al-Azza in the city of Jerusalem.
5. The two detainees in the town of Al-Eizariya are: Mahmoud Al-Taweel and his son Ahmed.
An attack on the education sector
On the evening of 11/16/2023, the occupation forces stormed the campus of Al-Quds University in the town of Abu Dis, where confrontations took place with university students, wounding 2 of them, and destroying the contents of the student council.
Shooting
1. At 08:30, the occupation forces in the town of Abu Dis fired live and rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned, which resulted in the injury of a citizen.
2. On the evening of November 16, 2023, while storming the Al-Quds University campus in the town of Abu Dis, the occupation forces fired live bullets, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas toward university students, wounding 2 of them.
injury
1. The wounded man during confrontations with the occupation forces in the town of Abu Dis is: Muhammad Younis Atallah.
2. The two wounded students during confrontations with the occupation forces on the campus of Al-Quds University in the town of Abu Dis (their names were not known).
Assault on places of worship
At 08:00, groups of extremist settlers, protected by the occupation police, stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and carried out provocative tours of its courtyards and facilities.
Ramallah
Military checkpoints
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces closed the “Al-Mahkamah” checkpoint located near the “Beit El” settlement, north of the city of Al-Bireh.
Surprise military checkpoints
1. At 10:20, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Turmus Aya, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
2. At 12:10, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Ain Sinya, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
3. At 17:45, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the bridge in the town of Atara, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
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At 02:50, the occupation forces stormed the town of Nilin and arrested 24 citizens.
Arrest
1. At 16:40, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Muhammad Shehada Suleiman Harsha, resident of the town of Qaffin in Tulkarm Governorate, at a military checkpoint near the city of Ramallah.
2. At 19:50, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Alaa Ayman Hantash, resident of the city of Ramallah, at a military checkpoint.
3. The 24 detainees in the town of Ni’lin are: Saadi Haroun Al-Khawaja, Ibrahim Al-Dik Sorour, Muhammad Atef Sorour, Saleh Mustafa Amira, Mustafa Saleh Mustafa Amira, Muhammad Najeh Nafi’, Mahmoud Khalil Sorour, Hassan Youssef Hassan Musa, Osama Rabhi Zuraiq Sorour, Sader. Sorour, Abdullah Asaad Amira, Ahmed Muhammad Hosni Khawaja, Adham Muhammad Hassan Khawaja, Farah Muhammad Khawaja, Khalil Muhammad Khalil Amira, Muhammad Mahmoud Khalil Amira, Muhammad Wajih Sorour, Iyad Khalil Al-Habazi, Moaz Muwafaq Al-Khawaja, Yamen Youssef Abboud Sorour, Ahmed Dawoud Khawaja, Ahmed Nimr Andaleeb, Hassan Nimr Andaleeb, and Ahmed Awad Sadiq Sorour.
Shooting
On the evening of November 16, 2023, the occupation forces in the village of Deir Nizam opened fire on a citizen while he was driving his vehicle, wounding him.
injury
The wounded man in the village of Deir Nizam (his name was not known).
Jenin
Military checkpoints
On November 16, 2023, the occupation forces closed the “Dotan” checkpoint located on the main road, Jenin – Tulkarm.
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1. At 09:00, the occupation forces stormed the town of Ya’bad and conducted a patrol.
2. At 09:25, the occupation forces stormed the village of Zabuba and arrested a citizen.
3. At 13:35, the occupation forces stormed the industrial zone in the city of Jenin, arrested a citizen, and withdrew at 14:10.
4. At 21:50, the occupation forces stormed the city of Jenin and its camp, where confrontations took place with citizens, while raiding a number of homes. The drones also bombed with missiles targeting citizens in the camp, which led to the death of 3 citizens, and the wounding of 9 others (including 2 with serious wounds). They arrested 7 citizens, surrounded Ibn Sina Hospital, conducted a field investigation with a number of paramedics, bulldozed roads and infrastructure, and blew up a number of vehicles in the camp, and withdrew at 07:40.
5. At dawn on 11/17/2023, the occupation forces stormed the village of Jalqamous, and arrested 2 citizens.
Arrest
1. At 17:15, the occupation forces at the Salem military checkpoint arrested the citizen: Yasser Sheikh Ibrahim.
2. The detainee in the village of Zabuba is: Iyad Abdel Rahim Jaradat.
3. The detainee in the industrial zone in the city of Jenin is: Majd Al-Aarawi – resident of Jenin camp.
4. The 7 detainees in the city of Jenin and its camp are: Majdi Abu Jalda, Muhammad Samir Al-Rakh, Qesm Jabareen, Saeed Rifqi Al-Rakh, Ahmed Rifqi Al-Rakh, Sami Abu Al-Rakhz, and Muhammad Al-Amer.
5. The two detainees in the village of Jalqamous are: Ahmed Ghaleb Azmi Al-Hajj, and Qusay Yousef Al-Qurm.
Shooting
At 21:50, the occupation forces, during their storming of the city of Jenin and its camp, fired live bullets, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the citizens, under the pretext that they had been subjected to gunfire and stone throwing, which led to the martyrdom of 3 citizens, and the wounding of 9 others (including 2 with serious injuries).
Aerial bombardment
At 21:50, Israeli warplanes bombed the Israeli drones while storming the city of Jenin and its camp, with missiles targeting citizens in the camp.
killing
The 3 martyrs in the city of Jenin and its camp are: Bahaa Jamal Lahlouh, 23 years old, Muhammad Jamal al-Fallu, 28 years old, and Muhammad Azmi Muhammad al-Hasaniyah, 34 years old.
injury
The 9 wounded (including 2 seriously injured) during confrontations with the occupation forces in the city of Jenin and its camp (identified among them): Mahmoud Abu Al-Samn (seriously injured), Osama Nader Al-Saadi, Qais Bitawi (seriously injured), Wissam Saadi Ali Hussein, Muhammad Mahmoud Samara. Osama Muhammad Sobhi.
Destruction of property
At 21:50, the occupation forces, during their storming of Jenin camp, bulldozed roads and infrastructure, and also blew up a number of citizens’ vehicles in the camp.
Tubas
Military checkpoints
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Tayasir checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
Arrest
At 18:55, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Thalji Maher Sidqi Ghannam – resident of the town of Aqaba.
Tulkarem
Military checkpoints
1. On November 16, 2023, the occupation forces continued to close the Shufa checkpoint to traffic.
2. On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the “Einav” checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
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1. At 14:15, the occupation forces stormed the village of Pharaoh, raided and searched a house.
2. At dawn on 11/17/2023, the occupation forces stormed the city of Tulkarm and conducted a patrol.
Arrest
At 17:45, the occupation forces arrested 2 citizens at the “Einaf” checkpoint: Saleh Haitham Al-Araj and Talal Abdullah Kamel – both residents of the city of Tulkarm.
Qalqiliya
Surprise military checkpoints
1. At 10:25, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the eastern entrance to the city of Qalqilya, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
2. At 10:55, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint on the road between the town of Azzun and the village of Ezbet Al-Tabib, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
3. At 20:30, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to Hajjah village, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
4. At 22:45, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Imatin, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
5. At 23:10, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint on the road connecting the towns of Jayyus and Azzun, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
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1. At 22:20, the occupation forces stormed the town of Jayyus, where confrontations took place with citizens, while they raided a number of homes, arrested a citizen, and withdrew at 23:45.
2. At 23:45, the occupation forces stormed the village of Imatin, raided a house, and withdrew at 00:55.
Arrest
1. At 13:40, the occupation forces arrested 2 citizens near the village of Nabi Elias: Karim Hamid Al-Abra and Muhammad Nazzal Zaqta – residents of the city of Qalqilya.
2. The detainee in the town of Jayyus is: Dirar Nofal.
Shooting
At 16:30, the occupation forces charged with guarding the apartheid wall near the town of Jayyus opened fire on a child, wounding him.
injury
The wounded man who was shot near the apartheid wall near the town of Jayus is Salim Jassim Shamasna, 16 years old.
Nablus
Military checkpoints
1. On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Shafi Shomron, Beit Furik and Awarta checkpoints, and obstructed traffic.
2. On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces closed the Huwwara and Sarra checkpoints to traffic.
Surprise military checkpoints
At 19:55, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint on the road connecting the town of Aqraba and the village of Osrin, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
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1. At 16:15, the occupation forces stormed the village of Burin, where confrontations took place with citizens while they were on patrol.
2. At 19:30, the occupation forces stormed the town of Jama’in, where confrontations took place with citizens while they were on patrol.
3. At 19:40, the occupation forces stormed the town of Beita, where confrontations took place with citizens while they were on patrol, wounding 3 citizens, and withdrew at 22:10.
4. On the evening of November 16, 2023, the occupation forces stormed the town of Qusra and conducted a patrol.
Arrest
1. At 10:30, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Waseem Taher Shtayyeh, resident of Salem village, near the village of Beit Dajan.
2. At 21:50, the occupation forces at the Awarta checkpoint arrested the citizen: Abd al-Rahman Wael Mualla – resident of the town of Beita.
Shooting
1. At 16:15, during the storming of the village of Burin, the occupation forces fired stun grenades and tear gas at the citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned while on patrol.
2. At 19:30, during the storming of the town of Jama’in, the occupation forces fired stun grenades and tear gas at the citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned while on patrol.
3. At 19:40, during the storming of the town of Beita, the occupation forces fired live and rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned while on patrol, which resulted in the injury of 3 citizens.
injury
1. At 22:30, the citizen: Fadi Salim Khamis Abdel Majeed – resident of the city of Nablus, was admitted to the government hospital in the city of Nablus, as a result of suffering wounds and bruises, as a result of the attack on him by the occupation forces present at the Beit Furik checkpoint.
2. The 3 wounded in the town of Beita are: Omar Raghed Enad Jagoub, Fadel Subhi Dawoud, and Amir Turki Dweikat, 16 years old.
Settlers attack
1. On 11/16/2023, a group of armed settlers was present on the road between the town of Qusra and the village of Jalud, and they severely beat a citizen – a resident of the village of Qaryut, while he was returning from work, which led to him sustaining bruises.
2. On 11/16/2023, a group of armed settlers was present near the Deir Sharaf village junction (on the main Nablus-Tulkarm road), and attacked citizens’ vehicles, and closed the road to citizens’ vehicle traffic.
Salfit
Military checkpoints
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Zaatara Junction checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
Surprise military checkpoints
1. At 07:30 on November 16, 2023, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the northern entrance to the city of Salfit. The checkpoint was erected again at 19:25 to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities until 20:45.
2. At 20:10, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the western entrance to the town of Deir Istiya, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities until 23:20.
Arrest
At 14:45, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Diaa Aqoub, resident of the city of Nablus, near the “Ariel” settlement.
Jericho
Military checkpoints
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Hamra checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
Surprise military checkpoints
1. On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces set up 4 checkpoints to inspect the northern, eastern and southern entrances to the city of Jericho and near the village of Ain al-Duyuk, northwest of the city of Jericho, and obstructed traffic.
2. At 21:40, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Fasayel, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
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At 12:10, the occupation forces stormed the city of Jericho, accompanied by shooting at a citizen, which led to him being injured and arrested.
Arrest
1. At 15:35, the occupation forces at the Hamra checkpoint arrested the citizen: Nour al-Din Mahmoud Hassan – resident of the city of Jenin.
2. The detainee (after being injured) in the city of Jericho is: Hassan Shaker Balo.
Shooting
At 12:10, the occupation forces, during their storming of the city of Jericho, opened fire on a citizen, wounding him.
injury
The wounded man who was shot by the occupation forces in the city of Jericho is: Hassan Shaker Balo.
Bethlehem
Military checkpoints
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the (Container) checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
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1. At 20:10, the occupation forces stormed the village of Husan, arrested a citizen, and withdrew at 01:00.
2. At 21:15, the occupation forces stormed the town of Al-Khader, where confrontations took place with citizens while they were on patrol, which led to the injury of a citizen, and they withdrew at 22:10.
3. At 02:25, the occupation forces stormed the town of Tuqu’, raided a number of homes, and withdrew at 06:45.
Arrest
1. At 06:15 on November 16, 2023, the occupation forces arrested 7 citizens during the storming of Husan village (in addition to what was mentioned in the previous report), and they are: Daber Yasser Shusha, Musa Ahmed Zaoul, Ahmed Yaqoub Hamamra, Wissam Khaled Hamamra, Ahmed Raed Zaoul, Ghassan Muhammad Ibrahim Hamamra, and Muhammad Ismail Abdel Majeed Hamamra.
2. The detainee in the village of Husan is: Youssef Tayseer Abdel Latif Shusha.
Shooting
1. At 11:55, the occupation forces stationed at the Al-Nafaq checkpoint (established on the road leading to the city of Jerusalem) near the city of Beit Jala, opened fire on 3 citizens, under the pretext that they had opened fire on the occupation soldiers, which led to their martyrdom.
2. At 21:15, during the storming of the town of Al-Khader, the occupation forces fired live bullets, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned, which resulted in the injury of a citizen.
killing
The 3 martyrs who were shot by the occupation forces stationed at the tunnel checkpoint (established on the road leading to the city of Jerusalem) near the city of Beit Jala are: Abd al-Qadir Abd Allah al-Qawasmi, Hassan Mamoun Qafisha, and Nasrallah Abd al-Af al-Qawasmi – all residents of the city of Hebron. .
injury
The wounded man during confrontations with the occupation forces in the town of Al-Khader is: Muhammad Hussein Ali Issa.
Demolition of houses
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces demolished two houses in the village of Wadi Fukin (one of them under construction) owned by the two brothers: Faris Amin Manasra (a house under construction, area of 120 square meters), and Hazem Amin Manasra (inhabited by 6 people, area of 120 square meters). On the pretext of not being licensed.
Destruction of property
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces demolished, in the village of Wadi Fukin, a stone and marble factory owned by the citizen: Youssef Al-Hroub, under the pretext of not having a license.
Settlers attack
On 11/16/2023, a group of armed settlers in the Wadi Al-Mu’laq area, east of the town of Tuqu’, displaced the families of 3 citizens: Ibrahim Abd Salem Sabah, Bassam Muhammad Al-Zeer, and Imad Ahmed Tanouh, from their place of residence in the area, at gunpoint, as well. They seized 3 barracks for raising livestock, 3 mobile homes (caravans) and solar cells, and set fire to an agricultural room owned by the citizen: Imad Ahmed Tanouh.
Hebron
Surprise military checkpoints
At 11:55, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Bani Naim, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities until 13:20.
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1. At 12:45, the occupation forces stormed the city of Hebron, and arrested 5 citizens (including two women). The raid was repeated at 02:15, when confrontations took place with citizens, while raiding a number of homes, which led to the injury of a citizen. They also arrested 3 citizens – including 2 brothers (bringing the number of detainees in the city to 8 citizens – including 2 women and 2 brothers).
2. On the evening of 11/16/2023, the occupation forces stormed the village of Carmel, and severely beat 2 citizens (siblings), which led to them sustaining bruises: Mustafa Radi Al-Dajna, and his brother Mufid.
3. At 02:30, the occupation forces stormed the town of Sa’ir, where confrontations took place with citizens while they raided and searched a number of homes.
Arrest
1. At 13:40, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Abdul Qader Idais, at the entrance to the town of Bani Naim.
2. At 20:55, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Ahmed Naseem Al-Anati at the entrance to the town of Dura.
3. At 22:25, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Nafez Mahmoud Ibrahim Akhlaoui at the entrance to the town of Idna.
4. The 8 detainees in the city of Hebron are: Ayman Abdullah Al-Qawasmi, the citizen – Maryam Yousef Abdul Hamid (mother of the martyr: Nasrallah Al-Qawasmi), the citizen – Fathia Ghazi Amin (the mother of the martyr: Abdul Qadir Al-Qawasmi), Saleh Abdullah Al-Qawasmi, and Muhammad. Shafiq Abdul Qadir Al-Qawasmi, Moamen Ayoub Al-Qawasmi, Muhammad Fawzi Al-Khatib, and his brother Abdullah.
Shooting
1. At 02:15, during the storming of the city of Hebron, the occupation forces fired live bullets, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards citizens, under the pretext that they had been subjected to gunfire and stone throwing, which led to the wounding of a citizen.
2. At 02:30, during the storming of the town of Sa’ir, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the citizens, under the pretext that they had been subjected to gunfire and stone throwing, while raiding a number of homes.
injury
The wounded man during confrontations with the occupation forces in the city of Hebron (his name was not known).
Establishing military sites
On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces established a military watchtower on citizens’ lands in the Igziwa area, located between the villages of Susya and Ma’un, east of the town of Yatta.
Settlement activities
On 11/16/2023, a group of armed settlers built a settlement road on citizens’ lands in the Al-Musafer area, east of the town of Yatta, connecting the “Avigal” and “Ma’on” settlements, with a length of more than 12 km.
Road closures
On November 16, 2023, the occupation forces closed the iron gate at the northern entrance to the city of Hebron.
Gaza strip
All governorates
* On the morning of 07/30/2021, the occupation forces allowed the expansion of the marine fishing area from 9 nautical miles to 12 nautical miles.
* At 22:00 on 05/13/2023, the comprehensive ceasefire entered into force at the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
• The occupation forces violated the ceasefire, by storming our areas in the governorates of North Gaza, Gaza, and Khan Yunis, where they isolated Gaza City from the central governorate and the southern Gaza Strip, and by firing artillery shells from their positions inside the Green Line, and rocket shells from gunboats towards targets and facilities on the beach, and by shelling. Airborne missiles from warplanes, which targeted sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, residential buildings, and various facilities in all governorates of the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the martyrdom of (dozens) of citizens. Thus, the number of martyrs since the beginning of the aggression on the Gaza Strip rose to more than 11,500 citizens (including 4,710 children, and 3,160 female citizens), and hundreds of citizens were wounded, thus the number of wounded since the start of the aggression on the Gaza Strip rose to more than 29,800 citizens (accurate statistics were not available due to the security conditions surrounding hospitals in the Gaza Strip).
• Palestinian armed groups violated the ceasefire by firing dozens of rockets towards the Green Line.
North Gaza
Total closure of ports and crossings
* Beit Hanoun crossing – “Erez”: 11/16/2023 closed.
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* On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces, under the cover of warplanes, continued to storm our areas north and east of the town of Beit Hanoun and north of the town of Beit Lahia, and penetrated into the neighborhoods of Sheikh Radwan, Al-Nasr, Al-Rimal, and Al-Shati Camp in Gaza City, and continued their storming of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, accompanied by gunfire and tank shells. Artillery and rocket shells from the gunboats and heavy aerial bombardment towards buildings and facilities are still present at the time of preparation of the report.
Shooting
1. From 08:00 on 11/16/2023 until 08:00 on 11/17/2023, the occupation forces fired dozens of artillery shells from their positions inside the Green Line, towards agricultural lands, targets, sites, and residential buildings on the northern and eastern outskirts of all governorates of the Strip. Gaza.
2. From 08:00 on November 16, 2023 until 08:00 on November 17, 2023, Israeli gunboats continued to fire their missiles at sites, targets, facilities, and buildings along the beach in all governorates of the Gaza Strip.
Aerial bombardment
* From 08:00 on 11/16/2023 until 08:00 on 11/17/2023, Israeli warplanes continued to bomb hundreds of missiles from warplanes, targeting many targets, service facilities, sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, and residential buildings in all governorates. The Gaza Strip, which resulted in the martyrdom of (dozens) of citizens, and thus the number of martyrs since the beginning of the aggression against the Gaza Strip rose to more than 11,500 citizens (including 4,710 children and 3,160 women), and the wounding of (hundreds) of citizens, and thus the number of wounded increased since the beginning of the aggression. In the Gaza Strip to more than 29,800 citizens (accurate statistics were not available due to the security conditions surrounding Gaza Strip hospitals).
killing
* From 08:00 on 11/16/2023 until 08:00 on 11/17/2023, (dozens) of citizens were martyred, as a result of artillery shelling, gunboats, and aerial bombardment in all governorates of the Gaza Strip, and thus the number of martyrs increased since the beginning of the aggression. In the Gaza Strip to more than 11,500 citizens (including 4,710 children and 3,160 female citizens), (accurate statistics were not available due to the security conditions surrounding hospitals in the Gaza Strip).
injury
* From 08:00 on 11/16/2023 until 08:00 on 11/17/2023, (hundreds) of citizens were injured, as a result of artillery shelling, gunboats, and aerial bombardment in all governorates of the Gaza Strip, and thus the number of wounded has increased since the beginning of The aggression against the Gaza Strip affected more than 29,800 citizens (accurate statistics were not available due to the security conditions surrounding hospitals in the Gaza Strip).
Palestinian shooting
* On November 16, 2023, Palestinian armed groups continued to fire dozens of rocket shells towards the Green Line.
Gaza
Total closure of ports and crossings
* Al-Mentar-Karni crossing: closed permanently since 03/02/2011 and by a unilateral Israeli decision.
* Al-Shujaiya crossing – “Nahal Oz” fuel crossing: closed since January 4, 2010 by a unilateral Israeli decision.
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* On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces continued to storm, under the cover of warplanes, our areas, the town of Juhr al-Dik and the south of the Zaytoun neighborhood, controlling Salah al-Din Street and al-Rashid Street, and penetrated into the Sheikh Ajlin and Tal al-Hawa neighborhoods southwest of Gaza City, thus isolating Gaza City from the Central Governorate and the south of the Gaza Strip. Gaza, accompanied by heavy gunfire, tank and artillery shells, and aerial bombardment, targeting the homes and property of citizens, and they are still present at the time of preparing the report.
Khan Younes
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* On 11/16/2023, the occupation forces, under the cover of warplanes, continued their storming of the eastern outskirts of the towns of Khan Yunis Governorate, accompanied by their firing, tank and artillery shells, and intense aerial bombardment, towards the homes and property of citizens, and they are still present as of the preparation of the report.
Rafah
Total closure of ports and crossings
* Yasser Arafat International Airport: Closed.
* Sufa Crossing: Closed.
* Kerem Shalom crossing – “Kerem Shalom”: 11/16/2023 closed.
* The return port – Rafah: on 11/16/2023 is open (for the departure of the wounded for treatment in hospitals in the Arab Republic of Egypt, for the departure of holders of foreign nationalities, and for the entry of aid including medical supplies, medicines, and food).
YAWN!