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Daily Report March 13, 2017

Total: 83
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Closure

Since 24:00 on March 9th 2017, Israeli Military enforced a full closure on the West Bank for the Jewish Holiday "Purim" and prevented residents and employees including those carrying valid permits from entering Israel except Diplomatic personnel, International Organization employees, Humanitarian cases until 24:00 on March 12th 2017.

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town tunnel then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 06:00 on March 12th 2017, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town until 07:10.
2. At 06:00 on March 12th 2017, Israeli forces raided Biddu town until 07:00.
3. At 14:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and clashed with several residents.

Detention

1. On March 12th 2017, Israeli forces detained Su'ad Al-Shikhawi in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. At dawn on March 13th 2017, Israeli forces detained 11 residents including 2 children: Sundus Al-Julani {17 years old}, Muslih Nassar Shihadeh {15 years old}, Wael Qarwat, Wael Abu Ramouz, Hatim Al-Shuwiki, Mohammad Abu Hamam, Kareem Abu Taya, Oday Abu Taya, Ayman Abu Taya, Mahmoud Abu Nab and Mahmoud Matar after storming and searching their homes in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.

Attack

1. At 14:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.
2. At dawn on March 13th 2017, Israeli forces positioned in Bab Al-Absat area in the old city of Jerusalem opened fire towards Ibrahim Mahmoud Matar Ishqirat {25 years old}{A resident of Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem} and as a result killed him after he allegedly stabbed 2 Israeli soldiers.

Killings

Ibrahim Mahmoud Matar Ishqirat {25 years old}{A resident of Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem} was killed after Israeli forces opened fire towards him near Bab Al-Absat area in the old city of Jerusalem.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:20, 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

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles until 18:55.

Raid

At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 07:25.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Juma' Al-Dasuqi in Al-Jalazoun camp.

Attack

At 09:00, Israeli forces positioned near Turmus'aya town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 09:35, Israeli forces raided Markat village until 09:50.
2. At 22:50, Israeli forces raided Kafrit, Al-Hashmiya and Kafr Qud villages until 23:10.
3. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town and Muthalath Al-Shihada village , detained a Civil Defense force officer after storming his home in Qabatiya town then withdrew at 04:35.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Tariq Maher Zakarnah {a Civil Defense force officer} during their raid into Qabatiya town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 16:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At 23:55, Israeli forces raided Anabta town, summoned Zakariya Mahmoud Abdallah Makhlouf to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 02:50.

Detention

On March 11th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at a Military checkpoint detained Mohammad Ghazi Suliman Abu Jaber {A resident of Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city} as he was travelling to Nablus city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road near Al-Nabi Eliyas village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:00 and again at 00:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles until 01:15.
3. At 20:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:30.

Raid

At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qaddum village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 00:30.

Attack

At 23:00,Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Deir Istiya village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem} then searched residents and vehicles.

Temporary Detention

On the morning of March 12th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at a military checkpoint temporarily detained Mir'i Omar Yassin Khattatbah {A resident of Beit Furiq town} as he was travelling to the North Jordan valley area then released him at a later time.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 20:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town until 21:30.
2. At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya town until 23:00.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

At 08:45, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Al-Hamra checkpoint until 09:45.

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 21:00.

Raid

At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Jiftlik village and detained 4 residents.

Detention

1. At 23:45, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Abdel-Nasser Abdel-Ghani Salam {A resident of Balata camp in Nablus city}.
2. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Ibrahim Saleem Abu Dalakh, Mohammad Ghayth Mohammad Abu Dalakh, Nawaf Al-Jahalin and Yasser Abu Hatab in Al-Jiftlik village.

Temporary Detention

At 17:00, Israeli forces positioned at "Malia Efarim" Military checkpoint temporarily detained Ziyada Al-Batatat {A National Security Force officer} then released him at 18:00.

Confiscation of Property

At 16:50, Israeli forces confiscated a Motorcycle owned by Ayman Daoud Salem as he was travelling along Al-Marshahat area located in west Jericho city after temporarily detaining him then released him after summoning him to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 13:00.
2. At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Khader town cemetery then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 22:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Doha town until 23:40.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.
2. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.

Raid

1. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained a resident.
2. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:30.
3. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Bani Na'im town and detained a National Security Force Officer.
4. At dawn on March 13th 2017, Israeli forces raided Ithna and Beit Awwa towns.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Rabi' Jawad Jamal Al-Za'aqiq in Beit Ummar town.
2. Israeli forces detained Malik Al-Ja'bari in Hebron city.
3. Israeli forces detained Eid Sabah Salim Al-Tariyat {A National Security Force Officer} in Bani Na'im town.

Temporary Detention

At 11:10, Israeli forces positioned at Abu Al-Rish military checkpoint located in the old city of Hebron temporarily detained Yafa Farhat Amro {A resident of Bani Na'im town then released her at 12:00.

House Occupation

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces occupied the home of Yusef Othman Abdel-Azziz Amro located in Deir Ibzi' village and converted its rooftop into a military post.
2. At 11:55, Israeli forces occupied the home of Arafat Abu Ramouz and several other homes in Abu Sineneh neighborhood located in Hebron city then converted their rooftops into Military posts.

Closure of main Roads

At 10:10, Israeli forces closed the roads at the entrances of Dura, Al-Samou' and Al-Thahriya towns which leads to a bypass road with dirt mounds.

Settlers Attacks

At 18:20, a group of Israeli settlers attempted to storm a Kindergarten located near Qartaba school located at Al-Shuhada road located in the old city of Hebron.

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.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed.

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.

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 closed.

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