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Daily Report February 27, 2017

Total: 75
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Biddu town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 15:45.

Raid

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 16:40.
2. At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Hizma town.
3. At 00:25, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns.
4. At 05:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town until 05:50.

Detention

At dawn on February 27th 2017, Israeli forces detained Ribhi Ibrahim Al-Sharih in Beit Hanina town.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:30, 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.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 23:50.
2. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction (located along Al-Mu'arajat road which connects Ramallah and Jericho districts) then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Ni'lin and Deir Qadis village then searched residents and vehicles until 23:55.

Detention

At 17:50, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Mohammad Odah Rawashada {A resident of Ein Yabroud village}.

Attack

At 15:35, Israeli forces positioned near the south entrance of Kafr Malik village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

JENIN

Raid

At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Yamoun town and Kafr Dan village, stormed and searched several home, summoned 6 residents: Zaki Salah Mir'i, Mohammad Farouq Abed, Ahmad Abdel-Jabbar Salah Abed, Taher Ahmad Taher Nawahda, Mufid Bassam Abahra and Bassam Mohammad Sa'id Samar to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 03:00.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 08:20, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Tayassir checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Bazariya village junction located at the east entrance of Anata town, detained a resident then withdrew at 21:55.

Raid

1. At 09:50, Israeli forces raided Safarin village until 13:30.
2. At 17:15, Israeli forces raided Zieta town.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located at Bazariya village junction in east Anabta town detained Mohammad Soliman Abdallah Sarouji {A resident of Tulkarem camp}.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 14:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along the main road leading to Jayous town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablat town then searched residents and vehicles.
5.At 15:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Izbit Al-Tabib and Asalat villages then searched residents and vehicles.
6. At 20:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Azzun Atma then searched residents and vehicles until 21:55.

Raid

At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Azzun town, stormed and searched several homes and detained 2 residents.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Hamza Na'im Hussien and Hamad Mohammad Salim in Azzun town.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:25 and again at 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Shave Shomron" settlement junction, searched residents and vehicles then detained a resident.
2. At 11:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Burqa village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 14:30.

Raid

At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Nablus and Askar camp, stormed several homes, detained 2 residents from the camp then withdrew at 05:45.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near "Shave Shomron" settlement junction detained Ahmad Mahmoud Hussien Yacoub {A resident of Jenin camp}.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Kamal Lamil Slamah and Shadi Fawzi Bishqar in Askar camp.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Harris village, stormed and searched several homes and detained 2 residents.
2. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town, stormed and searched a home then detained a University student.

Detention

1.Israeli forces detained Billal Ayed Daoud Suf and Kamal Soliman Kuliayeb in Harris village.
2. Israeli forces detained Aysar Ma'moun Mustafa Buziya {A University student} in Kafil Harris town.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 23:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 00:10.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:10 and again at 15:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 17:00.

Raid

1. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Husan village, and detained 2 residents then withdrew at 02:20.
2. At dawn on February 27th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Sahour city, stormed and searched Nimr Issa Awwad' s home and confiscated surveillance camera footage.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Sanad Mohammad Sadeq Hamamrah and Ghassan Hamamrah in Husan village.

Attack

1. At 09:10, Israeli forces positioned at the south entrance of Teqou' fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 15:50, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Minah village located in south Teqou' fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on February 27th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated surveillance camera footage from Nimr Issa Awad's home during their raid into Beit Sahour city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bani Na'im town then searched residents and vehicles until 11:00.

Raid

1. At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Yatta town, stormed and searched several homes and detained a resident.
2. At 03:45, Israeli forces raided Nuba town and detained a resident after storming and searching his home.
3. At dawn on February 27th 2017, Israeli forces raided Surif town and detained 3 residents.
4. At dawn on February 27th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Awa town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Mahmoud Ali Najajrah in Yatta town.
2. Israeli forces detained Ihsan Hassan Abdel-Fattah Dababsa in Nuba town.
3.Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Jihad Mohammad Hamidat, Ma'an Hamdallah Hamidat and Omar Abu Al-Rish in Surif town.
4. Israeli forces detained Mus'ab Mahmoud Al-Sawieti in Beit Awwa town.

Temporary Detention

At 19:40, Israeli forces positioned near "Kiryat Arba'" settlement located in east Hebron city temporarily detained Ayman Mohammad Al-Shawahin {A resident of Yatta town} for allegedly possessing a knife then released him at a later time.

Attack

At 09:00, Israeli forces positioned in the south area of Hebron city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

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 Khan Yunis district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza District.

•Palestinian gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by launching projectiles 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.

Attack

At 08:30 on February 26th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in West Beit Lahiya town.

Palestinian Attacks

At 04:00 on February 27th 2017, Palestinian gunmen launched projectiles towards the Green line.

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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 09:30 on February 26th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Fakhari town.
2. At 16:55 on February 26th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards 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 partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects..

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