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Daily Report February 2, 2017

Total: 67
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At dawn on February 2nd 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Jadeerat village then stormed and searched a home.

Assault on medical sector

On February 1st 2017, Israeli forces stormed Al-Makkasid Charity Hospital in Jerusalem city, closed all the main entrances of the hospital and detained a resident as he was accompanying his ill mother.

Detention

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces detained Ahmad Abiyat in Jabal Al-Mukkabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2.On February 1st 2017, Israeli forces detained Abdel-Hadi Abu Taya in Hush Abu Taya area located in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
3. Israeli forces detained Yusef Abu Khdeir {A resident of Jenin city} as they stormed Al-Makkasid Charity Hospital in Jerusalem city.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

On February 1st 2017, Israeli forces closed Al-Mahkama Military checkpoint which is located near "Bet El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ein Yabroud village then searched residents and vehicles until 10:45.

Raid

At 12:35, Israeli forces raided Beitunia town and detained 2 children.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 children: Ahmad Mahmoud Khadour {14 years old} and Ziyad Raed Malihat {15 years old} in Beitunia town.

Attack

At 09:20, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Psagot" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

TUBAS

Raid

At 04:15, Israeli forces raided Tubas city and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Saher Abu Muhsien and Samer Samih Sawafta in Tubas city.

Land Confiscation

On January 31st 2017, Israeli Military forces served Military order T/15/08 for the confiscation of 36.88 acres of land in Bardala village located near the wall in the North Jordan valley.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 16:35, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Quffin town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Azzun and Kafr Thulth towns then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city and detained a resident.

Raid

At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Azzun town then stormed and searched a home.

Detention

1. At 11:20 on February 1st 2017, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Azzun town detained Abdallah Khaled Ibrahim Rabi {A resident of Azzun town}.
2. At 07:15 on February 2nd 2017, Israeli forces detained Moath Hassan Abu Baker {A resident of Jit village}.
3. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the east entrance of Qalqilya city detained Abdallah Salah Ghalib Badran {A resident of Qalqilya city}.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
2. At 19:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Beit Furiq checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 20:45.

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Burqa village then searched residents and vehicles until 17:30.

Raid

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Dajan village and detained a resident.
2. At 18:15, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qalil village, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 19:25.
3. At 23:00, Israeli forces raided the east neighborhoods of Nablus city, stormed and searched a merchant shop then withdrew at 23:30.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Nazira Sadeq Ismail Qandil in Beit Dajjan village.

Land Confiscation

On January 31st 2017, Israeli Military forces served a Military for the confiscation of 17 dunums {acres} of land located in Qabalan and Aqraba town and Osarin and Yatma villages for alleged security purposes.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 13:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 17:00.

Raid

At 10;30, Israeli forces raided Salfit city until 10:50.

BETHLEHEM

Military Checkpoints

On the evening of February 1st 2017, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Container military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area located near Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 13:10.

Raid

1. At 19:20 and again at dawn on February 2nd 2017, Israeli forces raided Husan village, clashed with several residents then detained a child and a residents after storming and searching his home.
2. At 02:45, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city, stormed and searched several homes, detained 12 residents and summoned 2 residents: Muhanad Barhoum and Hammam Majed Qaraq' to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 05:00.

Detention

1.Israeli forces detained 2 residents{including a child}: Alaa Adel Hamamrah (15 years old) and Mahmoud Ahmad Sabatin in Husan village.
2. Israeli forces detained 12 residents: Assad Rasheed Darwish, Ali Mohammad Mustafa Abu Sarour, Mohammad Khader Odah, Lutfi Ibrahim Khalil Qanis, Abdallah Ali Hamad, Samid Ahmad Nimr Hamad, Ramzi Omar Mohammad Qawar, Mohammad Jum'a Ibrahim Awis, Ali Ahmad Mahmoud Abu Sarour, Fathi Yaseen Hamoudeh Abu Sarour, Amjad Abu Khadeir and Islam Imad Mohammad Jawarish during their raid into Ayda camp in Bethlehem city.

Attack

At 19:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Husan village.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Awwa then searched residents and vehicles.
2.At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Samou' town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Abu Sineneh neighborhood in Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At dawn on February 2nd 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Awwa town then stormed and searched a home.

Detention

1. At 09:10, Israeli forces detained Ayman Ali Musa Abu Arqoub {A resident of Al-Samou' town}.
2. At 10:15, Israeli forces detained Omar Farj-Allah Ismail Farj-Allah {A resident of Ithna town}.

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 sea port and airports in the coming month.
• Israeli Military forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards Khan Yunis 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.

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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 09:00 on February 1st 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town.

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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