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Daily Report February 24, 2016

Total: 86
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Military Checkpoints

At 18;20, Israeli forces closed Jaba' checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic for an alleged unidentified object near the checkpoint.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Anata town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Al-Eisawiya village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:40, Israeli forces raided Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city and clashed with residents.
2. At 16:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town.
3. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village.
4. At 23:35, Israeli forces raided Hizma town and clashed with several residents.

Detention

1. On February 23rd 2017, Israeli forces detained Ibrahim Maher Abu Sineneh in the old city of Jerusalem.
2. On February 23rd 2017, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Kahlid Masuada, Hisham Sakafi and Ma'moun Al-Natsheh in Al-Thori neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Attack

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
2. At 23:35, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Hizma town.

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 worshiper.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Turmus'aya and Sinjil towns, temporarily detained Kayed Salah {A truck driver}{A resident of Nablus city} then released him at a later time.

Raid

1. At 02:00 on February 23rd 2017, Israeli forces raided Deir Abu Mash'al village then stormed and searched 3 homes.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp and detained 2 residents {including a University student}.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Kamal Jallal Nakhlah {A University student} and Adel Mohammad Salah Hassouneh in Al-Jalazoun camp.

Temporary Detention

At 15:00, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint in the area between Turmus'aya and Sinjil towns temporarily detained Kayed Salah {A truck driver}{A resident of Nablus city} then released him at a later time.

JENIN

Raid

On February 23rd 2017, Israeli forces raided Barta'a Al-Sharqiya village, confiscated clothing shipments from a merchant shop owned by Mohammad Al-Makhzami and detained him.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Al-Makhzami in Barta'a Al-Sharqiya village.

Confiscation of Property

On the evening of February 23rd 2017, Israeli forces confiscated clothing shipments from a merchant shop owned by Mohammad Al-Makhzami during their raid into in Barta'a Al-Sharqiya village.

TUBAS

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:30, Israeli forces set up 3 checkpoints along road (90) located in the North Jordan valley then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 09:40, Israeli forces raided Khirbiet Ibziq village, stormed and searched 5 homes then withdrew at 10:45.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 19:35, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 20:10.

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bal'a town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 14:50, Israeli forces raided Deir Al-Ghosoun town.
2. At 19;35, Israeli forces raided Anabta town.
3. At 02:05, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem camp until 03:25.
4. At dawn on February 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Allar town then stormed and searched 2 homes.

Land Levelling

At 13:40, Israeli forces levelled land located near "Avni Havits" settlement on land in Izbit Shufa village.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:45, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at the east entrance of Qalqilya city and at the entrance of Hablat tunnel {located at the south entrance of Qalqilya city} then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 18:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road in Dura town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.

Detention

1. At 17:40 on February 22nd 2017, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located near Burqa village detained 2 residents:Ziyad Sha'fe Mustafa Ma'ali {A resident of Haja village in Jenin district} and Zakariya Mahmoud Mukhmir {A resident of Tulkarem city}.
2. At 14:20, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Furiq checkpoint detained Mais Mohammad Mahmoud Malitat {A resident of Beit Furiq town}.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 16;50, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Jabal Al-Qa'da area located near Madma village then withdrew at a later time.
2. At 24:00, Nasser Ghassan Tumayzi {A resident of Huwara town} was hospitalized after a group of Israeli settlers assaulted him.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 19:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qarwat Bani Hassan town then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 24:00, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara checkpoint detained Mohammad Mustafa Hassan {A resident of Qusra village in Nablus district].

Temporary Detention

At 23:40, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara checkpoint temporarily detained Mohammad Mustafa Abdel-Haq Hassan then released him at a later time.

JERICHO

Raid

At 07:20, Israeli forces raided Jericho city as they escorted Israeli settlers who stormed The Mount of Temptation .

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:00 and again at 16;50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 00:30.
4. At 20:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Aqbat Hasna area located near Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 20:50.

Raid

1. At 21:15, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town until 24:00.
2. At 21:50, Israeli forces raided Wadi Fuqin village until 23:00.

Attack

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned at the North entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 16:40, Israeli forces positioned at the North entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1.At 07:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Rahma roundabout located in the old city of Hebron then searched residents and vehicles .
2. At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Deir Sammit village then searched residents and vehicles until 13:40.
3. At 09:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Dura town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 17:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fa'hs area located at the south entrance of Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles..
5. At 22:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhoul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 00:30.

Raid

1. At 09:10, Israeli forces raided Deir Sammit village, set up a checkpoint, temporarily detained Abdel-Raheem Al-Haroub then released him after summoning him to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 13:40.
2. At 13:20, Israeli forces raided Abu Al-Asja village and detained 2 residents.
3. At 13:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Thahriya town.
4. At 19:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Tabaqa village and detained 2 residents {including a child}.
5. At 23:55, Israeli forces raided Hebron city then stormed 2 homes.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Rasha Sha'hda Nassar Al-Namoura and Na'im Musalim Al-Namura in Abu Al-Asja village.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents including a child: Ahmad Taysir Abu Atwan {16 years old} and Al-Muntasir Billah Munthir Abu Atwan in Al-Tabaqa village.

Temporary Detention

At 09:10, Israeli forces temporarily detained Abdel-Raheem Al-Haroub then released him after summoning him to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 13:40.

Land Levelling

At 13:00, Israeli forces levelled a plot of land in Saq'ir town owned by Al-Shaladah family.

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.

•The The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening raiding and opening fire towards Gaza district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza, Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah 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.

Attack

1. At 08:10 on February 23rd 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in North West Beit Lahiya
2. At 00:40 on February 24th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in North West Beit Lahiya

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

1. At 08:00 on February 23rd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Zaytoonah neighborhood located in south east Gaaz city.

2. At 08:30 on February 23rd 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Raid

At 07:50 on February 23rd 2017,Israeli forces escorting military bulldozers stormed 100m into the vicinity of east Al-Qarara town and opened fire as they levelled a plot of agricultural land then withdrew at 15:00.

Attack

At 01:00 on February 24th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis 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 00:30 on February 24th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.

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