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Daily Report February 20, 2018

Total: 77
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Eisawiya village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on February 19th 2018, Israeli forces raided Samir Amis area in North Jerusalem city and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on February 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Muamen Ali Hassan and Hussein Ali Hassan {Both are residents of Hizma town}.
2. At 19:00, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Idris Askar {A resiednts of Hizma town}.
3. Israeli forces detained Oday Tariq Ajlouni during their raid into Samir Amis area in North Jerusalem city.
4. Israeli forces detained Khalil Ramzi Helles in Al-Ram town.

Attack

At 20:40, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Halmish" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Al-Mughier village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Silwad town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:10.

Raid

1. At 16:30, Israeli forces raided Kafr Malik village until 17:05.
2. At 17:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Janiyat village , clashed with several residents and as a result injured a resident.
3. At 20:30, Israeli forces raided Sinjil town.
4. At 01:20, Israeli forces raided Beitin town , stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 01:50.
5. At 03:25, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town and detained a University student.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Usayed Abdel-Fattah Al-Qaddumi {A University student} in Bir Ziet town.

Attack

At 17:15, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Janiyat village and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Moataz Wajdi Nassar { 13 years old} during clashes in Al-Janiyat village.

JENIN

Raid

On the evening of February 19th 2018, Israeli forces raided Bart'a Al-Sharqiya village and clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home.

Attack

On the evening of February 19th 2018, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a home during their raid into Bart'a Al-Sharqiya village.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 14:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 17:00.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 16:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 07:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 06:10, Israeli forces raided Sinariya village and detained 3 residents.

Detention

1. At 01:15 on February 19th 2018, Israeli forces detained Abdallah Ghabban during their raid into Qalqiliya city {in addition to those mentioned in the previous report}.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Maazouz As'ad Younis, and his sons, Wanniss and Walid in Sinariya village.

Attack

At 16:30, Israeli forces positioned near Jayyous town fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured the child: Kamel Mohammed Kamel Al Khatib {16 years old} during clashes near Jayyous town.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 22:50, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 23:10.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Tel village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 13:30.
2. At 19:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Bazariya village and detained a resident.

Raid

1. At 11:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village and surrounded the local secondary school thus preventing students from exiting the school yard then withdrew at 12:45.
2. At 20:25, Israeli forces raided Iraq Burin village.
3. At 21:40, Israeli forces raided Tel village.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Bazariya village junction detained Mohammad Bassam Jarrar {A resident of Jaba' town}.

Assault on Educational sector

At 11:55, Israeli forces surrounded the local secondary school during their raid into Al-Labban Al-Sharqiya village and preventing students from exiting the school yard then withdrew at 12:45.

SALFIT

Military Checkpoints

At 12:55, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za'tara junction checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 14:00.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Harris village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Ariel" settlement roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 16:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Istiya town.

Attack

At 15:30, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Salfit city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured a resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Omar Tayseer Rady Madi during clashes near the North entrance of Salfit city.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 23:10, Israeli forces raided Fasayil village until 02:00.

BETHLEHEM

Military Checkpoints

At 09:55, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Al-Container Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 11:10.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Betar village then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.
2. At 16:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 19:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Al-Khader town then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.

Raid

1. At 05:40, Israeli forces raided Deheisheh Camp in Bethlehem city and detained a resident after storming his home.
2. At dawn on February 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Nihalin village and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 15:30, Israeli forces detained Ahmad Nidal Shukri Taqtaqa {17 years old}{A resident of Beit Fajjar town} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. At 20:00, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Container Military checkpoint detained Wissam Mohammed Sedqi Khamis (University Student) {A Resident of Deheisheh Camp in Bethlehem city}.
3. Israeli forces detained Omran Hussien Mohammad Al-Atrash in Deheisheh Camp in Bethlehem city
4. Israeli forces detained Fadi Fadil Najjajra in Nihalin village.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fah's area located in south Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Halhul town and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on February 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Dura town and detained a resident.
3. At dawn on February 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Karmil village located in south east Yatta town and summoned 2 residents: Ismat al-Adra and Fadl Mohammed Abu-Aram to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
4. At dawn on February 20th 2018, Israeli forces raided Hebron city , stormed and searched several homes and confiscated a vehicle and summoned Mus'ab Shawar {A journalist} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

1. On February 18th 2018, Israeli forces detained Abdel Hadi Deeb {A resident of Ithna town}.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammed Khaled Dadara {17 years old} in Halhul town.
3. Israeli forces detained Hazem Hussein Sharaouna in Dura town.

Attack

1. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near Palestinian Technical College located near Al-Arrub camp fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 13:30, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Hebron fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several resiednts for alleged stoning.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on February 20th 2018, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Raghib Sadr during their raid into 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 seaport and airports and on May 4th 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza stripe and on June 26th 2017 Israeli forces decreased the fishing limit back to 6 nautical miles and on October 17th 2017, Israeli forces increased the fishing limit back to 9 nautical miles and on December 12th 2017 reduced fishing area from 9 nautical miles to 6 nautical miles south of Wadi Gaza and opposite to Rafah.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza District.

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 15:50 on February 19th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jahr Al-Dik town located in south east Gaza 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.

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