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Daily Report April 11, 2017

Total: 59
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Closure

Since 24:00 on April 9th 2017, the Israeli Military imposed a full closure of the West Bank for the "Passover" Holiday and prevented residents including those with Valid entry permits from entering Jerusalem city and Israel except Diplomatic missions, International Organizations and Medical emergency cases until 24:00 on April 17th 2017.

JERUSALEM

Detention

At 17:00, Israeli forces detained 2 children: Omar Iz Da'ana {16 years old} and Malik Hisham Al-Qaq {15 years old} in Ein Al-Louza area in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city .

Attack

1. At 17:00, Israeli forces positioned in Ein Al-Louza area in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 17:50, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Kokhav Yacoub" settlement located in east Kafr Aqab town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

1. At 09:00 on April 10th 2017, 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.
2. At 00:30 on April 11th 2017, Israeli Police forces stormed and searched Al-Aqsa mosque compound and damaged the locks on several mosque entrances.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Khirbithat Al-Misbah village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:20 and again at 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles thus preventing vehicles travelling in both directions until 23:50.
3. At 13:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Silwad town and detained a resident.
4. At 15:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Yabrud village bridge, detained a resident then withdrew at 16:45.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Silwad town detained Abdel-Majid Radwan Hamad.
2. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located beneath Yabroud village bridge detained Aun Mohammad Abdel-Fattah Alawi.

Attack

1. At 13:35, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Kafr Malik village fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 13:55, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of "Psagot" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Killings

On April 10th 2017, the child Jassim Mohammed Nakhlah {17 years old}{A resident of Al-Jalazoun camp} died of critical injuries sustained after Israeli forces opened fire towards a vehicle along the main road leading to Al-Jalazoun camp near "Bet El" settlement on March 24th 2017.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Zababda and Qabatiya town junctions then searched residents and vehicles.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 12:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 14:45.

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Baqa Al-Sharqiya town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Jit village then searched residents and vehicles until 17:50.
3. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Jayyous and Azzun towns then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 21:20, Israeli forces positioned at a military checkpoint in Qalqilya detained Baha Abdel-Jaber Farakh {A resident of Far'oun village in Tulkarem district}.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Sarah village junction {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Qalqilya} then searched residents and vehicle until 10:00.
2. At 09:30, Israeli force set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village {located along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem} then searched residents and vehicle until 10:00.
3. At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Yatma village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:00.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 23:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara junction and impeded the free flow of traffic until 00:30.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:30 and again at 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 17:30, Israeli forces raided Bidiya town.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 10:30.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Kafr Itsiyon" settlement , temporarily detained Nisrin Sharif {Principal of Khilta Sakariya village school} accompanied by 6 teachers then released them at 10:00.
2. At 11:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 12:20.
3. At 14:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Salmona village then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.

Raid

At 22:55, Israeli forces raided Beit Jallah city.

Temporary Detention

At 08:00, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near "Kafr Itsiyon" settlement , temporarily detained Nisrin Sharif {Principal of Khilta Sakariya village school} accompanied by 6 teachers then released them at 10:00.

Attack

At 08:30, Israeli forces positioned near Ayda camp fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents in the camp for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 08:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Awwa town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 16:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Simiya village then searched residents and vehicles.

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 and Khanu Yunis district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats in North Gaza district.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed {for those attempting to enter the Gaza strip because of "Easter Holidays} and partially open for Gaza residents until 15:00.

Attack

At 07:00 on April 10 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 06:00 on April 10th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire toward agricultural land in east Al-Tufah neighborhood in east Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 07:45 on April 10th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire toward agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town.

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 for Easter Holidays.

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