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Daily Report March 20, 2017

Total: 93
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area then searched residents and vehicles.
2.On the morning of March 19th 2017, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Anata town and detained a resident.

Raid

At 19:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, clashed with several residents and detained 4 residents.

Detention

1. At 19:50, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Awni Siyam in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint in Anata town detained Sultan Khamis Al-Naqib {A resident of Askar camp in Nablus city}.
3. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Ahtem Zamrad, Mohammad Nasser, Ahmad Nasser and Mohammad Ramzi Muhiesien in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

At 19:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

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.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:10, Israeli settlers assaulted Musa Khaled Al-Omari {A resident of Al-Suna neighborhood} in Jerusalem city and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 02:00 on March 19th 2017, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout and detained a resident.
2. At 10:30 and again at 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:15, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at the entrances of Abboud town and Deir Abu Mash'al village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on March 19th 2017 and again at 05:45, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp and detained 3 residents.
2. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Shuqba village until 07:30.
3. At 05:00, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town, stormed a building used a University student Dormitory , detained a University student then withdrew at 06:30.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Ein Sinya village roundabout detained Ajwad Mughiera Hamidat {A resident of Al-Jalazoun camp}.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ibrahim Nidal Ibrahim Hatab, Mohammad Nidal Ibrahim Hatab and Mohammad Khalid Abu Hilweh in Al-Jalazoun camp.
3. Israeli forces detained Istibraq Yahya Al-Tamimi {A University student}{A resident of Al-Ram town} in Bir Zeit town.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 11:00, Israeli forces raided Jenin city.
2. At 20:20, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town until 00:25
3. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, Bruqin town and Kafrit village until 05:20.
4. At 07:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Mughier and Al-Matalah village.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 09:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 15:45.

Raid

1. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and Tulkarem camp, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 02:20

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Abdel-Nasser Abu Ziena and Ahmad Abdel-Nasser Abu Ziena in Tulkarem city and its camp.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Jit village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 11:45.
2. At 11:40 and at 20:00 and again at 02:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village and detained 2 residents.

Raid

At dawn on March 20th 2017, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village detained 2 residents: Ziyad Salah and Alaa Issa Duwri {Both are residents of Qalqilya city}.
2. Israeli forces detained Oday Hassan Abu Haniya in Azzun town.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 16:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwwara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:45 and again at 18:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beita town junction , temporarily detained Raghab Inad Al-Ja'oub and released her at a later time then searched residents and vehicles until 20:15.
2. At 09:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Tel village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 11:00.
3. At 10:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shave Shomron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles until 11:35.

Raid

1. At 19:05, Israeli forces raided Qusra village until 19:55.
2. At 01:20, Israeli forces raided Madma village.

Temporary Detention

At 08:45, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located Beita town junction temporarily detained Raghab Inad Al-Ja'oub and released her at a later time.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 08:45, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara village junction and impeded the free flow of traffic until 11:45.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Jericho city and Ein Al-Sultan camp, detained a resident at the camp then withdrew at 04:10.
2. At dawn on March 20th 2017, Israeli forces raided Marj Al-Na'jeh village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Wadi' Issa Jibril Manasrah in Ein Al-Sultan camp in Jericho city.
2. Israeli forces detained Salah Ibrahim Nimr Suwarka in Marj Al-Na'ja village.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 11:00.
2. At 13:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Shuwarat village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.
3. At 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles until 19:00.

Raid

1. At 16:35, Israeli forces raided Husan village until 16:50.
2. At 17:05, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town until 17:35.
3. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city, summoned Mohammad Nidal Abu Aker to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 04:10.
4. At 05:00, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and detained a resident then withdrew at 05:55.

Detention

1. At 01:20 on March 19th 2017, Israeli forces detained Radad Ibrahim Jabr Taqatqa during their raid into Um Salmuna village.
2. Israeli forces detained Ayed Al-Harami in Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:00, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at the entrances of Al-Arub camp and Beit Einun village then searched residents and vehicles until 10:00.
2. At 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Wadi Al-Juz area { located at the entrance of Bani Na'im town} then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.
3. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Wadi Al-Sharq road {located at the entrance of Sa'ir town} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 11:05, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, summoned 2 residents: Nasser Salama Abu Sineneh and Muntasir Al-Badawi to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 13:45.
2. At 19:00, Israeli forces raided Surif town until 20:00.
3. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Ithna and Yatta town, stormed 3 homes in Yatta town then withdrew at 05:00.
4. At 00:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Samou' town then stormed and searched 3 homes.

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

Raid

At 11:30 on March 19th 2017, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 60m into the vicinity of North Beit Hanoun town and opened fire as they levelled a plot of land then withdrew at 14:50.

Attack

At 08:00 on March 19th 2017,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town.

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 March 19th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 22:50 on March 19th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east 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 16:00 on March 19th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.

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