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Daily Report April 8, 2017

Total: 71
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:30,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Anata town then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

1. At 21:30 on April 6th 2017, Israeli forces detained Muhanad Abu Assab {A resident of Al-Issawiya village}.
2. At 14:00, Israeli forces detained Hamza Milhis in the old city of Jerusalem.

Attack

1. At 14:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem city.
2. At 17:55, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Jabal junction located in Abu Dis town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 3 residents and left 13 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. On the evening of April 7th 2017, Israeli forces positioned in Silwan neighborhood fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several resiednts for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 unidentified residents during confrontations in Al-Jabal area located in Abu Dis town.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 12:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles until 15:45.

Raid

At 00:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city until 00:30.

Detention

At 17:50, Israeli forces positioned along a bypass road near Al-Mughier village detained Moath Rasmi Abu Aliya {A resident of Al-Mughier village}.

Demonstrations

1. At 13:30, a demonstration took place in Bilin town protesting against the construction of the wall.
2. At 13:30, a demonstration took place Ni'lin town protesting against the construction of the wall then clashes erupted between protesters and Israeli forces..

Attack

At 10:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during demonstrations protesting against the wall.

Closure of main Roads

On April 6th 2017, Israeli forces closed the steel gate entrance of Silwad located near "Ofra" settlement.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 15:00 and again at 06:30, Israeli forces raided Marka and Jarba villages.
2. At 17:10, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town.
3. At 17:10, Israeli forces raided Aranah and Al-Jalmah villages.
4. At 17:30, Israeli forces raided Jenin city and Bruqin town and Kafr Dan village.

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Allar and Attil town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 09:05, Israeli forces raided Izbit Shufa village until 15:00.
2. At 23:20, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city until 01:40.
3. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Shwakiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city until 01:40.
4. At 02:45, Israeli forces raided Anabta town and Ramin village until 03:05.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles until 21:30.
2. At 20:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles until 21:20.

Demonstrations

At 13:45, a demonstration took place in Kafr Qaddum village against the closure of the east entrance during which they clashed with Israeli forces tried to disrupt the demonstration by firing stun and tear gas grenades towards demonstrators who attempted to reach the demonstration site.

Attack

At 13:45, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shave Shomron" settlement then searched residents and vehicles until 16:40.
2. At 17:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Furiq town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qusra village then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Osarin village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 00:45.

Raid

1. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village and detained 2 children.
2. At 22:20, Israeli forces raided Azmout village until 23:00.

Detention

1. At 03:25 on April 7th 2017, Israeli forces detained Mujahid Nimr Abu Shalbak during their raid into Nablus city.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Hatim Nimr Ghazal {16 years old} and Khalil Mohammad Abu Ghazal {16 years old} in Sabastiya village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit city then searched residents and vehicles until 19:45.
2. At 23:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town until 01:45.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 20:35.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area located near the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:30.

Raid

1. At 18:10, Israeli forces raided Ayda camp in Bethlehem city until 18:40.
2. At 02:05, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city, detained a child then withdrew at 03:45.

Detention

1. At 06:35 on April 7th 2017, Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Mohammad Awad Musa Awad, Layth Suliman Musa Obiyat, Hani Farsan Bashirat and Abdallah Soliman Hamad during their raid into Bethlehem city.
2. Israeli forces detained the child Assad Mohammad Abu Ahour {17 years old} in Bethlehem city.

Attack

1. At 14:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 15:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning near Ayda camp.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles until 17:30.
2. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Khilat Khadour area in Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Hebron city.

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 opening fire from their positions behind the Green line towards Gaza and Khan Yunis 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.

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

1. At 15:00 on April 7th 2017,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green line opened fire towards several residents located in the vicinity Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city as they were participating in demonstrations protesting the Israeli Military and settler attack on Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
2. At 17:30 on April 7th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jaher Al-Dik town located in east Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 07:30 on April 7th 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 closed.

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