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Daily Report March 21, 2017

Total: 84
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 14:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town until 17:10.
2. At 16:30, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 17:10.
3. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town until 05:45.
4. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Qalandiya camp, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 05:45.

Attack

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Biddu town.
2. At 16:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Abu Dis town.
3. At 03:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Qalandiya camp.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, 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

1. At 16:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Taybeh town junction {located along Al-Murajat road connecting Ramallah and Jericho districts} then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

Raid

At 02:45, Israeli forces raided Abboud town, detained 2 residents {including a National Security Force officer} then withdrew at 07:20.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Rashed Hussien Al-Barghouthi and Mohammad Issam Al-Brghouthi in Abboud town

Attack

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned at "Psagot" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Al-Jalmah and Araba villages then detained a resident.
2. At 22:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the bypass road located in east Jenin city then searched residents and vehicles until 22:40.

Raid

1. At 03:35, Israeli forces raided Jenin camp, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:55.
2. At 07:50, Israeli forces raided Anzat village and detained a resident.
3. At dawn on March 21st 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Zababda town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. At 13:50, Israeli forces detained Hassan Ali Sadeq Abu Al-Rub {A resident of Qabatiya town} as he was visiting his brother in Majdo Prison.
2. Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint located in the area between Al-Jalma and Aranah villages detained Mahmoud Salah Yusef Shareem {A resident of Jenin city}.
3. Israeli forces detained Abdel-Rahman Amin Zidan in Jenin camp.
4. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Badr Barahma in Azah village.
5. Israeli forces detained Mustafa Fawzi Al-Shaarqawi and Hamam Najah Al-Sharqawi in Al-Zababda village.

TUBAS

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ein Al-Bayda village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Tayassir village then stormed and searched a home.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 12:20 on March 20th 2017 and again at 06:20 on March 21st 2017, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 06:40.

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near wall Gate {104} located in west Tulkarem city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and Camp, stormed and searched a home , summoned Thaer Jamil Al-Bidu {A resident of Balata camp} to report to Israeli Intelligence officers then withdrew at 03:45.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 07:50 on March 20th 2017, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablah tunnel {located south entrance of Qalqilya city} then searched residents and vehicles until 21:10.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 20:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beita town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Injuries

At 19:20, Hulwa Ali Abu Ras (70 years old){A resident of Nablus city} was hospitalized after she was run over by a Israeli Military vehicle near Al-Sawiya village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Bidya town then stormed and searched a home.
2. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya town then stormed and searched 2 homes.
3. At 05:30, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town, detained 2 residents, summoned Ali Mahmoud Abdel-Hameed Al-Qaq to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Khalil Foad Khalil Abu Yacoub and Ahmad Zied Ali Salah in Kafil Harris town.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the Dead Sea junction then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.
2. At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 20:25.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 18:00.
2. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 18:30.
3. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:20.

Raid

1. At 14:20, Israeli forces raided Wadi Fuqin village, stormed several homes, detained a resident and summoned 2 residents :Fakhri Hussien Mifrih and Abdel-Hakeem Badr Miflih to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 14:55.
2. At 02:25, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem, Beit Jala and Beit Sahur cities, stormed and searched several homes, detained 2 residents in Beit Jala and Beit Sahur and confiscated a computer from the home of Abdel-Mu'ti Mahmoud Al-Odah in Bethlehem city then searched residents and vehicles until 04:25.

Detention

1. On the evening of March 20th 2017, Israeli forces detained Zied Waleed Al-Harimi as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents :Habib Ahmad Habib Mohammad {A resident of Beit Sahur city} and Abdel-Kareem Ibrahim Eid Masalmah {A resident of Beit Jalla city}.

Confiscation of Property

At 02:25, Israeli forces confiscated a computer owned by Abdel-Mu'ti Mahmoud Al-Odah during their raid into Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:20, Israeli forces set up 3 checkpoints:at the North entrance of Hebron city {along road (35) near Hahul town bridge}, at the entrance of Farsh Al-Hawa area located in North Hebron city,along road (35) junction and at the entrance of Al-Arub camp then searched residents and vehicle.
2. At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Nabi Yunis area junction {Along the main road connecting Hebron and Bethlehem} then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 22:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Ja'bari neighborhood in the old city of Hebron then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 07:35 on March 20th 2017 and again at 00:55 On March 21st 2017, Israeli forces raided Dura town and detained a resident after storming his home
2. At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Yatta town, stormed and searched several homes then detained 2 residents {including a woman and a child}
3. At dawn on March 21st 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Thahriya town, detained a PLC member and confiscated his cellular telephone and his computer.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Hamza Idris Al-Manura in Dura town.
2. Israeli forces detained Tamara Zien and her child Mukhlis Ahmad Al-Najjar {16 years old} in Yatta town.
3. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Ismail Al-Tal {A PLC member} in Al-Thahriya town.

Temporary Detention

At 22:30, Israeli forces temporarily detained then child Abdallah Musa Hassan Tabish {12 years old} near Al-Fuwar camp then released him at a later time.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on March 21st 2017, Israeli forces confiscated a cellular telephone and a computer owned by Mohammad Ismail Al-Tal {A PLC member}after detaining him in Al-Thahriya 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 opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza and Rafah District.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Central Gaza districts.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire 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.

Attack

At 18:45 on March 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire toward agricultural land in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.

Palestinian Attacks

At 18:45, on March 20th 2017, Palestinian gunmen opened fire towards a Israeli Military vehicle located near the border fence in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east gaza city

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 11:00 on March 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Deir Al-Balah city.
2. At 22:50 on March 20th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Deir Al-Balah 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 22:00 on March 20th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land located near Sufa crossing in east Rafah city.

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