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Daily Report March 16, 2017

Total: 105
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Issawiya village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles until 00:20.

Raid

1. At dawn on March 15th 2017, Israeli forces raided Anata town, stormed and searched several homes and detained 3 residents.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town, stormed and searched several homes, surveyed the area then withdrew at 04:10
3. At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Biddu town until 03:40.

Detention

1. At 03:30 on March 15th 2017, Israeli forces detained Yahya Abdallah Sadiqi Masour during their raid into Biddu town
2. On March 15th 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Omar Faris Al-Awar and Mu'tasim Al-Khayri in Jerusalem city.
3.At dawn on March 16th 2017, Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Ahmad Abdel-Hay Dari, Mohammad Ali Abu Tayat, Arafat Abu Al-Hamam and Ahmad Sabatani in Jerusalem city.
4. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Nidal Da'ana , Zuhier Da'ana and Omar Da'ana in Anata town.

Temporary Detention

At 19:00, Israeli forces temporarily detained Samah Dweik {A Journalist} after storming her home then released her at a later time.

Closure of main Roads

At 01:00, Israeli forces closed the main road leading to Masjed Hamza in Al-Eizariya town.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:30, 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 16:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge and detained a resident.
2. At 17:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Ofra" settlement then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 17:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town until 03:10.
2. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp then stormed and searched a home.
3.At 04:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Amari camp in Al-Bireh city and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. At 14:10, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint in Ramallah District detained Mahmoud Kamal Mahmoud Al-Razi {A resident of Jenin district}
2. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Atarah town bridge detained : Thaer Mohammad Awad {A resident of Beit Ummar town in Hebron}.
3. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ayman Abu Arab and Ahmad Abu Arab in Al-Amari camp.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 15:15, Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Deir Dibwan town and assaulted several residents and chased them out of the area.
2. At 21:00, Israeli settlers stormed the east area of Mughayer village as they herded a several goats then installed tents in the area.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of "Humish" settlement and detained a Palestinian Police officer then withdrew at 19:20.

Raid

At 18:15, Israeli forces raided Silat Al-Thaher town.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned near "Homish" settlement detained Subhi Mahmoud Subhi Masaud {A resident of Al-Fanduqumiya village}.

Settlers Attacks

At 12:30, Israeli settlers stormed the area of "Homish" settlement and stole a goat from a sheppard who was herding his livestock in the area then stoned several residents and withdrew under the protection of the Israeli military at 13:00.

TUBAS

Raid

At 04:10, Israeli forces raided Tubas city and Tamoun town then detained 5 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Moath Khalid Ahmad Daraghmeh, Abdallah Jihad Tawfiq Bani Odeh, Loia Rashid Daraghmeh, Munir Basil Sawafta and Ola Mohammad Azem Daraghmeh in Tubas city and Tamoun town.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 18:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Bazariya village junction located in east Anabta town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 07:25, Israeli forces raided Izbit Al-Tabib village , stormed a building then withdrew at 08:00.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:10 and again at 23:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles until 23:25.

Raid

At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:55.

Detention

1. At 09:10, Israeli forces detained Mustafa Mohammad Sa'ed Al-Sadah {A residents of Jit village}.
2. Israeli forces detained Nidal Mohammad Aref Nofal in Qalqilya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Sarah village junction {along the main road connecting Qalqilya and Nablus } then searched residents and vehicles until 22:35.

Raid

At 08:15, Israeli forces raided Bazariya village until 13:20.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Kafil Harris town then searched residents and vehicles until 17:40.

Raid

At dawn on March 15th 2017, Israeli forces raided Deir Ballout town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Awies Nasser Abdel-Jawwad in Deir Ballout town.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 16:00.
2. At 19:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 21:30.

Confiscation of Property

At 12:30, Israeli forces stormed Marj Al-Na'ja village and confiscated a tractor owned by Ashraf Ahmad Sharif Masaud {A resident of Marj Al-Na'ja village}.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jalla city then searched residents and vehicles until 09:00.
2. At 09:05 and again at 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Khader town cemetery then searched residents and vehicles until 16:45
3. At 13:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the east road which leads to Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 18:10..
4. At 14:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.
5. At 14:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city}, detained a resident then withdrew at 17:15.
6. At 15:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Nihalin village then searched residents and vehicles until 17:30.
7. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Shawarat village then searched residents and vehicles until 16:10.
8. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajhjar town, temporarily detained Amjad Azziz Ayad Taqatqa then released him at 18:00.
9. At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.
10. At 19:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marah Rabah village then searched residents and vehicles until 00:10.
11. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area located at the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 00:10.
12. At 02:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Abiyat area located in Bethlehem city then searched residents and vehicles until 03:15.

Raid

1. At 20:50, Israeli forces raided Harmala village until 21:05.
2. At 22:05, Israeli forces raided Al-Shuwarat village until 23:15.
3. At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Jurat Al-Sham'a village until 02:00.
4. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and stormed several homes.

Attack

1. At 07:45 on March 15th 2017, Israeli forces positioned near Mazmouriya Military checkpoint opened fire towards Ahmad Khalid Mahmoud Radayda {A resident of Ya'bad} as he attempted to enter Jerusalem city and as a result left him hospitalised with contusions.
2. At 16:05, Israeli forces positioned near "Kafr Itsiyon" settlement opened fire towards Fatima Jibril Ayad Taqatqa {16 years old} {A resident of Beit Fajjar town} as she attempted to run over several Israeli soldiers which left her hospitalized with critical injuries then detained her.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} detained Jihad Mujahid Hussien Sanad {A resident of Irtas village}.
2. Israeli forces detained Fatima Jibril Ayad Taqatqa {16 years old} {A resident of Beit Fajjar town} near "Kafr Itsiyon" settlement.

Injuries

1.Israeli forces positioned near Mazmouriya Military checkpoint opened fire towards and injured Ahmad Khalid Mahmoud Radayda {A resident of Ya'bad} .
2. Israeli forces opened fire towards and injured Fatima Jibril Ayad Taqatqa {16 years old} {A resident of Beit Fajjar town} near "Kafr Itsiyon" settlement.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qalqas village located near South Hebron city and impeded the free flow of traffic.
2. At 08:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sa'ir town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 09:05, Israeli forces set up s checkpoint at the entrance of Wadi Al-Joz area located at the entrance of Bani Na'im town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 12:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Hebron city {near Bypass road (35) near Halhul town bridge} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 13:05, Israeli forces raided Beit Awwa town, stormed and searched 2 homes then withdrew at 15:50.
2. At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Al-Samou' town until 02:40.
3. At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Ithna town, detained a child then withdrew at 03:30.
4. At dawn on March 16th 2017, Israeli forces raided Surif village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 21:25, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ibrahimi mosque compound in the old city of Hebron detained Waseem Bassam Ibrahim Qutman {A resident of Hebron city}
2. Israeli forces detained Zied Ahmad Al-Masri in Ithna town.
3. Israeli forces detained Ahmad Shareef Al-Heih in Surif 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.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding and opening fire towards Gaza District.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Central Gaza District.
• Israeli Military Aircrafts launched missiles towards Gaza and Central Gaza District

• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by launching projectiles towards the Green Line.

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.

Raid

At 07:30 on March 15th 2017, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 60 m into the vicinity of east Jaher Al-Dik located in south east Gaza city and opened fire as they leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 14:00.

Air Strike

At 00:40 on March 16th 2017, Israeli Military Aircrafts launched missiles towards Al-Shuja'iya neighborhood in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 14:30, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Deir Al-Balah city.

Air Strike

At 00:30 on March 16th 2017, Israeli Military Aircrafts launched missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen in west Deir Al-Balah city.

Palestinian Attacks

At 21:50 on March 15th 2017, Palestinian gunmen opened fire and launched projectiles towards the Green Line.

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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