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Daily Report February 21, 2017

Total: 84
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 08:30, Israeli forces closed Qalandiya Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time.

Raid

1. At 19:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town until 23:50.
2. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Hizma town and stormed a home.
3. At dawn on February 21st 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village , stormed and searched several homes and detained 5 residents.

Detention

1. On February 20th 2017, Israeli forces detained Najah Daoud Ahmad Barakat {A resident of Sur Bahr village}.
2. On February 20th 2017, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Shaker Halabiya {A resident of Abu Dis town} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
3. At 22:35, Israeli forces detained Dr. Oday Abdel-Rahman Al-Tubasi {A resident of Al-Rayaha village in Hebron district} near Al-Eizariya town.
4. At dawn on February 21st 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Hamza Al-Malahi and Nader Al-Masri {both are residents of Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city}.
5. Israeli forces detained 5 resident: Mohammad Kayed Mahmoud, Shahin Aliyan, Samer Anwar Obied, Mahdi Anwar Obied and Sami Anwar Obied in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

At 19:00, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Qalandiya Military checkpoint fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning who were participating in demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinian detainees who are on Hunger strike.

House Demolition

At 20:00, Israeli forces stormed Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area near a bedouin community and demolished a trailer.

Assaults on Property

At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned in Ras Al-Amoud area in Jerusalem city installed a fence around the home of Owies family for alleged vandalism of a Jewish cemetery by the children of the family.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:30, 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 worshiper.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Rima town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:35.
2. At 20:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 24:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ras Kar Kar village then searched residents and vehicles until 04:00.

Raid

1. At 03:20 on February 20th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city and detained a resident.
2. At 02:35 on February 21st 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city and Al-Amari camp in the city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes,detained 6 residents {including 2 children}.

Detention

1. On the evening of February 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint detained Ahmad Imad Awadallah{A resident of Al-Bireh city}.
2. Israeli forces detained Mo'taz Salama in Al-Bireh city.
3. Israeli forces detained 6 residents: Waleed Ameen Mustafa Abu Ghouliya {14 years old}, Zuhdi Thiyab Abu Shusheh, Mohammad Thiyab Abu Shusheh, Fadi Thiyab Abu Shusheh, Ehab Thiyab Abu Shusheh and Baha Thiyab Abu Shusheh {17 years old} during their raid into Al-Bireh city and Al-Amari camp in the city.

Attack

At 02:35, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Al-Marai cam and Al-Bireh city.

JENIN

Raid

At 11:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qud village, summoned 4 residents: Hussien Al-Shiekh Ibrahim, Adham Hussien Jarrar, Ahmad Kamil Abu Al-Liel and Mahmoud Waleed Atiq to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

TUBAS

Raid

At 14:35, Israeli forces raided Tayassir village then stormed a home.

Destruction of Property

At 10:00, Israeli forces destroyed a water pipeline approximately 8.5 {km long} in the area between Khirbeit Attuf and Al-Hadadiya villages in the North Jordan valley.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 10:50 and 20:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 22:50.

Raid

1. At 10:35, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city until 13:20.
2. At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Zieta town until 00:10.
3. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Far'oun village until 03:50.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction, temporarily detained Mohammad Ismail Mohammad Eid {A Palestinian Police officer} then released him at 12:50.

Raid

At 02:05, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city, detained a resident then withdrew at 04:35.

Detention

1. At 01:30 on February 20th 2017, Israeli forces detained Issa Yusef Ibrahim Sowadin during their raid into Qalqilya city {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report}.
2. Israeli forces detained Anas Wajeeh Hussien Ibtali in Qalqilya city

Temporary Detention

At 11:50, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint near Jit village junction temporarily detained Mohammad Ismail Mohammad Eid {A Palestinian Police officer} then released him at 12:50.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem districts} then searched residents and vehicles until 11:20.
2. At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Iraq Burin and Tel villages then searched residents and vehicles until 13:00.

Raid

1. At 15:40, Israeli forces raided Yasssid village until 16:00.
2. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Tel village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched 3 homes and a steel mill owned by Tah'seen Hussien Musa Ramadan and detained a National Security Force officer.
3. At dawn on February 21st 2017, Israeli forces raided Burqa village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Kayid Mohammad Ismail Al-Hindi in Tel village.
2. Israeli forces detained Adham Al-Sha'er in Burqa village.

Attack

At 01:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched 3 homes and a steel mill during their raid into Tel village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Salfit city and Bruqin town then searched residents and vehicles until 22;45.

Raid

1. At 20:45, Israeli forces raided Deir Istiya town until Deir Istiya town until 21:20.
2. At 21:20, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town until 22:45.

Settlers Attacks

On February 20th 2017, a group of Israeli settlers stormed the south area of Deir Istiya town and demolished a Water well network owned by Jaber Aqel.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:10 and again at 19:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 20:15.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:05, 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 11:00.
2. At 17:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahour city} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on February 20th 2017 and again at 18:05, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town, detained 4 residents then withdrew at 20:00
2. At 18:55, Israeli forces raided Harmalah village until 19:20.
3. At 23:20, Israeli forces raided Husan village then stormed and searched 2 homes.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Saja Mahmoud Ahmad Issa, Thaer Mahmoud Ahmad Issa, Khalid Wael Abdallah Issa and Ziyad Ali Mustafa Al-Wah'sh during their raid into Al-Khader town.

Attack

At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned near the West entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Einoun village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 10:00 and again at 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.

Raid

At 23:35, Israeli forces raided Yatta town, summoned Hani Ismail Makhamrah to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 03:35.

Confiscation of Property

On February 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned neat the entrance of Beit Ummar town confiscated A Fuel storage tank truck owned by Sabri Zamal Abu Mariya for not being licensed.

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 Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza and Rafah Districts.

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.

Attack

At 07:30 on February 20th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of West Gaza city.

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.

Attack

At 08:00 on February 20th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores Rafah city.

Detention

At 21:30 on February 20th 2017, Israeli forces detained a unidentified resident in east Rafah city as he attempted to climb the boarder fence into Israel.

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