In Occupied Palestine
Zionism in practice
Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land
08:00 on 17 November to 08:00 on 18 November 2023
Another 300 deaths have raised the number of fatalities to more than 11,800. A further 200 people have been wounded, now bringing that total to more than 30,000. (Accurate statistics were not available due to the security conditions surrounding hospitals in the Gaza Strip).
• 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
1. On 11/17/2023, the occupation forces tightened their measures at the military checkpoints surrounding the city of Jerusalem: 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 Al-Zayyim checkpoint. 300 north of Bethlehem, blocking traffic.
2. On the morning of November 17, 2023, the occupation forces closed the iron gate established at the Jaba checkpoint, and prevented citizens’ vehicles from passing.
Arrest
At 11:30, the occupation forces in the city of Jerusalem arrested the citizen: Abdel-Af Al-Zughair.
Shooting
At 11:00, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, sound bombs, and tear gas at the citizens, in the Wadi al-Joz neighborhood and near Lions Gate in the city of Jerusalem, under the pretext that they had been stoned.
Demolition of houses
On 11/17/2023, the occupation forces in the Old City of Jerusalem forced the citizen: Shadi Al-Ajlouni, to personally demolish a “residential room” with an area of 40 square meters, after they had notified him earlier, under the pretext of building without a license, and to avoid paying heavy fines. In the event that the occupation authorities carry out a demolition operation.
Settlers’ attack
On November 17, 2023, a group of armed settlers, on the road between the towns of Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis, intercepted the vehicle of Al-Jazeera photojournalist Joseph Handal, and severely beat him, leaving him with bruises.
Assault on places of worship
At 09:00, the occupation forces imposed severe restrictions on the entry of worshipers to pray in Al-Aqsa Mosque, and prevented citizens (except for the elderly and endowment employees who are residents of the Old City) from entering to perform Friday prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque, forcing citizens to perform prayers outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. .
Ramallah
Military checkpoints
On November 17, 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 08:00, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the bridge in the town of Atara, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
2. At 16:55, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint on the road to Ras Karkar village, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
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1. At 12:10, the occupation forces stormed the village of Deir Qadis, arrested a citizen, and withdrew at 12:45.
2. At dawn on 11/18/2023, the occupation forces stormed the town of Bir Zeit and arrested 2 citizens (siblings).
Arrest
1. The detainee in the village of Deir Qadis is: Mahmoud Hassan Shawkat Nasser.
2. The two detainees in the town of Birzeit are: Ibrahim Zuhair Al-Zuhairin and his brother Muhammad.
Settlers attack
At 23:05, a settler, while driving his vehicle on the roundabout of the village of Shabtin, ran over the citizen: Muhammad Fadl Ibrahim Al-Masry, causing him to suffer bruises, and he was subsequently transferred to the hospital for treatment.
Jenin
Military checkpoints
On November 17, 2023, the occupation forces closed the “Dotan” checkpoint located on the main road, Jenin – Tulkarm.
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1. At 15:45, the occupation forces stormed the village of Kafr Dan, where confrontations took place with citizens, while raiding a number of homes, which led to the wounding of 7 citizens (including a child and a civilian who was seriously injured). They also arrested a child, and withdrew at 16:20.
2. At 22:15, the occupation forces stormed the town of Ya’bad, where confrontations took place with citizens while they were on patrol, and withdrew at 23:30.
Arrest
The detainee in the village of Kafr Dan is: Tamer Nasser Marei, 17 years old.
Shooting
1. At 15:45, during the storming of the village of Kafr Dan, 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 they were raiding a number of homes, which led to the death of 7 citizens (including a child and a male citizen). Serious surgery).
2. At 22:15, during the storming of the town of Ya’bad, the occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned while on patrol.
killing
At 20:40, the soldier: Jamal Mahmoud Abdel Rahman Masharqa, 21 years old (from the Palestinian General Intelligence Service) – resident of the Jenin camp, was martyred as a result of his serious wounds that he sustained during confrontations with the occupation forces during their storming of the city of Jenin and its camp (as mentioned in a report on 10.11 .2023).
injury
The 7 wounded (including a child and a seriously injured citizen) during confrontations with the occupation forces in the village of Kafr Dan are: Muhammad Nabil Marwah, Adi Nabil Marhi, Ahmed Ayser Yousef Yassin, Hamad Ayser Youssef Yassin, 6 years old, Hamza Abdel-Jabbar Saleh, Hamza Majed Salim Massad. Allam Jaradat (serious surgery).
Tubas
Military checkpoints
On November 17, 2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Tayasir checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
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At 01:05, the occupation forces stormed the city of Tubasin, where confrontations took place with citizens, while raiding a number of homes, which led to the death of a citizen and the wounding of 2 others. They also arrested 2 citizens, and withdrew at 03:25.
Arrest
The two detainees in the city of Tubas are: Mithqal Abu Dawas and Fawaz Abu Dawas.
Shooting
At 01:05, during the storming of the city of Tubas, 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 exposed to gunfire and stone throwing in the camp, while they were raiding a number of homes, which led to the death of a citizen and the wounding of 2 others. .
killing
The martyr during confrontations with the occupation forces in the city of Tubas is: Omar Khader Al-Shahrouri, 18 years old.
injury
The two wounded during confrontations with the occupation forces in the city of Tubas are: Mahmoud Abdel Nasser Mustafa Faqha, and Yassin Ahmed Ali Sawafta.
Tulkarem
Military checkpoints
1. On November 17, 2023, the occupation forces continued to close the Shufa checkpoint to traffic.
2. On November 17, 2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the “Einav” checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
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1. At dawn on 11/17/2023, the occupation forces stormed the Shweika suburb of Tulkarm, and arrested a citizen.
2. On the morning of November 17, 2023, the occupation forces stormed the village of Sidon, and arrested 3 citizens.
3. At 13:00, the occupation forces stormed the town of Qaffin, where confrontations took place with citizens, while they raided a number of homes, arrested a citizen, and withdrew at 17:10.
4. At 23:50, the occupation forces stormed the city of Tulkarm, and patrolled until 00:30.
5. At 02:00, the occupation forces stormed the town of Deir Al-Ghusoun, and conducted a patrol until 05:20.
Arrest
1. At 17:20, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Azzam Jamal Jawabreh, resident of the town of Kafr Rai, near the town of Attil.
2. The detainee in the Shweika suburb of Tulkarm is: Muhammad Abdullah Hosni Nasser.
3. The 3 detainees in the village of Sidon are: Rumah Bassem Raddad, Hadi Ahmed Ajaj, and Nayef Afif Raddad.
4. The detainee in the town of Qaffin is: Muhammad Hamdan Muhammad Touma.
Shooting
At 13:00, during the storming of the town of Qaffin, 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 subjected to gunfire and stones being thrown while they were raiding a number of homes.
Qalqiliya
Surprise military checkpoints
1. At 08:30, the occupation forces set up two checkpoints at the northern and western entrances to the village of Nabi Elias, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
2. At 15:00, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint on the road connecting the town of Jayyus and the village of Nabi Elias, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities.
3. At 19:45, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Nabi Elias, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities until 20:30.
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At 23:30, the occupation forces stormed the town of Azzun, where confrontations took place with citizens while they were on patrol, and withdrew at 00:40.
Shooting
1. At 12:05, the occupation forces, near the eastern (closed) entrance to the village of Kafr Qaddum, fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the protesting citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned.
2. At 14:00, the occupation forces stationed in the vicinity of the “Eyal” checkpoint, north of the city of Qalqilya, fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the protesting citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned.
3. At 23:30, during the storming of the town of Azzun, 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.
Nablus
Military checkpoints
1. On 11/17/2023, the occupation forces tightened their measures at the Shafi Shomron, Beit Furik and Awarta checkpoints, and obstructed traffic.
2. On November 17, 2023, the occupation forces closed the Huwara and Sarra checkpoints to traffic.
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1. At 12:20, the occupation forces stormed the city of Nablus, raided a number of homes, and withdrew at 13:30.
2. At 00:15, the occupation forces stormed Balata camp in the city of Nablus, where confrontations took place with citizens while demolishing a house. They also bombed a drone with a missile, targeting an office, leading to the martyrdom of 5 citizens (including a soldier from the National Security Forces). It bulldozed roads and infrastructure and destroyed a number of citizens’ vehicles, and withdrew at 06:55.
Shooting
1. At 12:35, the occupation forces in the village of Beit Jinn fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the protesting citizens, against settler attacks and the confiscation of lands for settlement projects.
2. At 14:15, the occupation forces in the Khirbet Tana area, east of the town of Beit Furik, fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards citizens, wounding a citizen.
3. At 15:40, the occupation forces, near the entrance to the village of Osrin, fired rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas towards the protesting citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned.
4. At 00:15, during the storming of Balata Camp in the city of Nablus, 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 exposed to gunfire and stones were thrown while they were demolishing a house.
Aerial bombardment
At 00:15, a drone bombed with a missile, targeting an office in Balata Camp in the city of Nablus, which led to the death of 5 citizens (including a soldier from the National Security Forces), and the wounding of 2 others – seriously injured.
killing
The 5 martyrs as a result of the missile strike from a military drone on an office in Balata Camp in the city of Nablus are: Al-Askari – Ali Hassan Muhammad Faraj, Muhammad Fawzi Hashash, Muhammad Abbas Abu Mustafa, Mahmoud Rabhi Zuhd, and Muhammad Musa Muhammad Al-Musimi.
injury
1. The wounded man during confrontations with the occupation forces in the Khirbet Tana area, east of the town of Beit Furik, is: Tariq Ayman Youssef Melitat.
2. The two injured – seriously injured as a result of the missile strike from a military drone on an office in Balata Camp in the city of Nablus (their names were not known).
Demolition of houses
At 00:15, the occupation forces, while storming Balata Camp in the city of Nablus, blew up the house of the citizen: Riyad Al-Sahili.
Destruction of property
At 00:15, the occupation forces, during their storming of Balata camp in the city of Nablus, bulldozed agricultural roads and infrastructure, in addition to destroying a number of citizens’ vehicles.
Settlers attack
On 11/17/2023, a group of armed settlers entered the citizens’ agricultural lands in the Khirbet Yanun area, located near the town of Aqraba, and opened fire randomly at the citizen farmers, while they were picking the olive crop, and forced them to leave their lands, and stole their equipment and the fruits they had collected. Olive.
Salfit
Military checkpoints
On November 17, 2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Zaatara Junction checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
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At 20:00, the occupation forces stormed the town of Qarawat Bani Hassan, where confrontations took place with citizens while they were on patrol, which led to the wounding of a citizen, and they withdrew at 21:30.
Shooting
At 20:00, during the storming of the town of Qarawat Bani Hassan, 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 exposed to gunfire and stones being thrown while they were on patrol, which resulted in the wounding of a citizen.
injury
The wounded man during confrontations with the occupation forces in the town of Qarawat Bani Hassan is: Fayez Bahjat Yassin Al-Asi.
Jericho
Military checkpoints
On November 17, 2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the Hamra checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
Surprise military checkpoints
On 11/17/2023, 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.
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At 05:00, the occupation forces stormed the city of Jericho, where confrontations took place with citizens, while raiding a number of homes, which resulted in the injury of a child. They also arrested 2 citizens, and withdrew at 06:30.
Arrest
1. At 12:55, the occupation forces arrested 3 citizens near the “Tomer” settlement: Jihad Ahmed Muhammad Kaabna, Omar Jasser Muhammad Kaabna, and Mahmoud Suleiman Salman Al-Malihat – all residents of Fasayel village.
2. The two detainees in the city of Jericho are: Ahmed Youssef Dweik and Ahmed Majed Barahmeh.
Shooting
At 05:00, during their storming of the city of Jericho, the occupation forces fired live bullets, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas toward citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned while they were raiding a number of homes, which resulted in the injury of a child.
injury
The wounded man during confrontations with the occupation forces in the city of Jericho is: Ibrahim Hassan Gharof, 17 years old.
Bethlehem
Military checkpoints
On 11/17/2023, the occupation forces tightened their procedures at the (Container) checkpoint, and obstructed traffic.
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1. At 16:35, 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 17:10.
2. On the evening of November 17, 2023, the occupation forces stormed the village of Husan, raided and searched a house.
3. At 06:05, the occupation forces stormed the village of Al-Jabaa, raided and searched a number of homes, and arrested 7 citizens (workers and residents of the Gaza Strip).
Arrest
At 21:20, the occupation forces arrested the citizen: Rami Ali Issa Taqatqa, resident of the town of Beit Fajjar, at the entrance to the village of Umm Salamouna.
Shooting
At 16:35, during the storming of the town of Al-Khader, 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 a citizen.
injury
The wounded man during confrontations with the occupation forces in the town of Al-Khader is: Basil Muhammad Arif Salah.
Road closures
On 11/17/2023, the occupation forces closed the entrance to the village of Jourat Al-Shamaa with earth mounds.
Hebron
Surprise military checkpoints
1. At 09:00, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Khallet Al-Mayya, located east of the town of Yatta, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities until 15:30.
2. At 09:05, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance to Al-Arroub camp, to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities until 16:00.
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1. At 22:35, the occupation forces stormed the town of Al-Dhahiriya, where confrontations took place with citizens, while raiding a number of homes, which led to the injury of 2 citizens.
2. At 24:00, the occupation forces stormed the town of Yatta and arrested a citizen.
3. At 02:10, the occupation forces stormed the city of Hebron and arrested 18 citizens.
4. At 04:15, the occupation forces stormed the town of Halhul and arrested a citizen.
5. At 05:25, the occupation forces stormed Al-Fawwar camp and arrested a citizen.
Arrest
1. The detainee in the town of Yatta is: Muhammad Abd al-Jawad Abu Turki.
2. The 18 detainees in the city of Hebron are: Muhammad Akram Al-Zughair, Ammar Mutlaq Al-Zughair, Suhaib Ali Al-Junaidi, Dhiyab Musa Al-Junaidi, Mahmoud Azzam Al-Haddad, Muhannad Al-Qawasmeh, Hamad Dhiyab Al-Zughair, Qutaiba Al-Qawasmeh, Khaled Al-Sa’u, Nour Al-Sarsur, Hudhayfah Al-Jabari, Othman. Al-Qawasmeh, Abdullah Al-Qawasmeh, Munjid Al-Qawasmeh, Samer Dweik, Samih Al-Jaabari, Hussam Al-Zughayr, and Wajih Fanun.
3. The detainee in the town of Halhul is: Muhammad Asaad Jahshan.
4. The detainee in Al-Fawwar camp is: Muhammad Ali Al-Hamouz.
Shooting
1. At 10:40, the occupation forces, near the northern entrance to the city of Hebron, opened fire on a vehicle carrying two citizens, leading to their martyrdom.
2. At 13:15, the occupation forces, in the Bab al-Zawiya area in the city of Hebron, fired live bullets, rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas toward the protesting citizens, under the pretext that they had been stoned.
3. At 22:35, during the storming of the town of Al-Dhahiriya, 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 while on patrol, which resulted in the injury of 3 citizens (including a child).
killing
The two martyrs near the northern entrance to the city of Hebron are: Muhammad Kamel Awni Abu Mizer and Abd al-Rahman Talal Abu Sneineh.
injury
The 3 wounded (including a child) in the town of Yatta (known among them): Youssef Hassan Qaysiyah and Muhammad Ali Awaisa.
Gaza Strip
* 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 300 citizens, thus raising the number of martyrs since the beginning of the aggression on the Gaza Strip to more than 11,800 citizens (including 4,900 children). 200 citizens were wounded, bringing the number of wounded since the start of the aggression on the Gaza Strip to more than 30,000 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”: 11/17/2023 closed.
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* On 11/17/2023, 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 11/17/2023 until 08:00 on 11/18/2023, 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 17, 2023 until 08:00 on November 18, 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 11/17/2023 until 08:00 on 11/18/2023, 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. Gaza Strip, which resulted in the martyrdom of 300 citizens, and thus the number of martyrs since the beginning of the aggression against the Gaza Strip rose to more than 11,800 citizens (including 4,900 children), and 200 citizens were wounded, and thus the number of wounded since the beginning of the aggression against the Gaza Strip increased to more than 30,000 citizens ( Accurate statistics were not available due to the security conditions surrounding hospitals in the Gaza Strip.
killing
* From 08:00 on 11/17/2023 until 08:00 on 11/18/2023, 300 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 start of the aggression on the Strip. Gaza to more than 11,800 citizens (including 4,900 children). (Accurate statistics were not available due to the security conditions surrounding hospitals in the Gaza Strip).
injury
* From 08:00 on 11/17/2023 until 08:00 on 11/18/2023, 200 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 increased since the start of the aggression on the Strip. Gaza to more than 30,000 citizens (accurate statistics were not available due to the security conditions surrounding Gaza Strip hospitals).
Palestinian shooting
* On November 17, 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 since 03/02/2011 permanently 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 11.17.2023, 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 neighborhoods of Sheikh Ajlin, Tal al-Hawa, al-Zaytoun, and Sabra, south of Gaza City, thus isolating Gaza City from the Central and South Governorates. Gaza Strip, 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 November 17, 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”: 11/17/2023 closed.
* The return port – Rafah: on 11/17/2023 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, food, and a limited amount of fuel).
YAWN!