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Daily Report February 7, 2017

Total: 115
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 16:00, Israeli forces raided Hizma town and detained 2 residents.
2. At 00:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Sawahra village.
3. At 03:05, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town.

Detention

1. At dawn on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces detained Jamal Khalil Abbassi in Ein Al-Louza area in Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned near "Har Dar" settlement located in South west Biddu town detained the child Hassan Khalid Hussien Dar Al-Sheikh {13 years old} {A resident of Biddu town}.
3. Israeli forces detained Hamdi Soliman Qaza' and Abdallah Hussien Al-Khatib in Hizma town.

Temporary Detention

At 05:00 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces temporarily detained Jamal Farj Al-Mansi {A resident of Shu'fat camp in Jerusalem} then released him at a later time.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, 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 worshipers.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Deir Ibzi' and Kafr Ni'meh villages then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Jericho} then searched residents and vehicles until 19:30.

Raid

1. At 09:35, Israeli forces raided Dura Al-Qari' village and summoned Mohammad Sadiqi Hamdan to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
2. At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Deir Ibzi' village until 13:15.
3. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town and Kubar village,clashed with several residents as they stormed several homes, detained 2 residents in Kubar village then withdrew at 05:45.
4. At 05:50, Israeli forces raided Silwad town and detained 2 residents.
5. At dawn on February 7th 2017, Israeli forces raided Kafr Ni'meh village and detained a resident.
6. At dawn on February 7th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beitunia town and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Aseel Waleed Al-Barghouthi and Mohammad Thiyab Rayan in Kobar village.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Billal Abdel-Rahim Mahmoud Hamad and Jabar Mohammad Mahmoud Hamad in Silwad town.
3. Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Nabeel Obada in Kafr Ni'meh village.
4. Israeli forces detained Billal Nizar Abu Assad and Mohammad Mahmoud Abu Assad in Beituniya town.

Attack

At 01:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for allaged stoning as they stormed several homes during their raid into Kobar village.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 08:40, Israeli forces raided Beit Qad and Ghazalah villages.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Jaba' town and detained a resident.
3. At 03:20, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town, stormed several homes, detained 3 residents then withdrew at 05:15.
4. At 06:25, Israeli forces raided Markat, Al-Jabra, Masliya, Sir , Al-Kafir and Thahr Al-Abd villages .

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Niziya Abu Own in Jaba' town.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Loia Assaf Zakarnah, Ameen Zakarnah and Iz Al-Din Zakarnah in Qabatiya town.

TUBAS

Raid

At 06:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Aqba and Tayyassir villages.

Confiscation of Property

At 09:00, Israeli forces stormed Bardala village in the North Jordan Valley and confiscated 3 Bulldozers {2 are owned by Al-Jara'i Company and 1 is owned by Abdel-Ghaffar Abdel-Raziq} as they were paving a road between Bardala and Khirbiet Ibziq villages.

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Bazariya village junction located in east Anabta town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 23:45, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and Tulkarem camp, stormed and searched a home, detained 2 residents in the camp then withdrew at 00:30.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmad Abdallah Abu Salam and Abeer Khaled Assad Abu Salam in Tulkarem camp.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched resiednts and vehicles.

Raid

At 00:15, Israeli forces raided Hablat town until 02:30.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shav Shamron" settlement then searched residents and vehicles until 23:55.

Raid

At 08:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Masakin Al-Sha'biya area in east Nablus city until 09:00.

Detention

At 17:30, Israeli forces positioned in the area between Aqraba and town and Majdal Bani Fadil village detained Omran Zahi Bani Jami' {A resident of Aqraba town}.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 11:20, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military forces stormed Qaryout village then placed a barbed wire fence around a plot of agricultural land which was confiscated by the Israeli Military at a previous time.
2. At 11:25, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in east Burin village and forcibly removed Mohammad Raja Al-Zien from the area as he was farming his land.
3. At 17:25, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Burqa village and chopped off the limbs of 409 Olive trees owned by Khalid Hussien Salah.
4. On February 6th 2017, Israeli settlers stormed Madma village and occupied a plot of land and a water well during which Israeli Military forces temporarily detained a Palestine Television news crew as they were reporting on the incident then released them at a later time.

Temporary Detention

On February 6th 2017, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Qa'dat area of Madma village temporarily detained a Palestine Television news crew {as they were reporting on Israeli settlers who seized a water well in the area} then released them at a later time.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces raided Deir Istiya town.
2. At 17:20, Israeli forces raided Masaha village, temporarily detained Azziz Juhar then released them at 17:45.
3. At 20:20, Israeli forces raided Kafr Thulth town until 21:00.
4. At 21:10, Israeli forces raided Iskaka village until 21:25.
5. At 21:30, Israeli forces raided Marda village.

Temporary Detention

At 17:20, Israeli forces temporarily detained Azziz Juhar during their raid into Masaha village then released him after questioning by Israeli Intellegnce officers.

JERICHO

Raid

At 23:40, Israeli forces raided Jericho city and summoned Mohammad Al-Rajoub to report to Israeli Intellegnce for questioning.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 18:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasnah area {located along the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.
2. At 21:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.
3. At 22:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 01:20.

Raid

1. At 19:00, Israeli forces raided Harmalah village until 19:40.
2. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and Al-Duhisheh camp, clashed with several residents in the camp then withdrew at 03:30.

Detention

At 10:40, Israeli forces detained Jameel Musa Mohammad Al-Amour {A resident of Teqou' town}.

Attack

1. At 21:20, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 01:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Duhusheh camp in Bethlehem city..

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 07:20 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint during their raid into Dura town then searched residents and vehicles then withdrew at 12:30.
2. At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Samou' town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 09:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Zif village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 11:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Fuwar camp then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 23:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Farsh Al-Hawa area located in North Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 07:20 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces raided Dura town, set up a checkpoint then withdrew at 12:30.
2. At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Sa'ir town, stormed several homes, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:45.
3. At 05:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Aroub camp and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Islam Ahmad Shaladah in Sa'ir town.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Azziz Rushdi in Al-Aroub camp.

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 raiding and opening fire towards Central Gaza.
•The The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by launching tank artillery shells and opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza , Gaza Central Gaza and Khan Yunis districts.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza District.
•Israeli Aircrafts broke the ceasefire agreement by launching several missiles towards North Gaza, Gaza and Central Gaza and as a result injured 2 Palestinian Gunmen.
Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards a Israeli Military vehicles near the border fence and 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

1. At 08:00 on February 6th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in West Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 09:45 on February 6th 2017,the Israeli Military launched tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards Palestinian gunmen located in NorthWest Beit Lahiya town.
3.At 10:00 on February 6th 2017,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in North Beit Lahiya town.
4. At 13:00 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in North Beit Lahiya town.
5. At 14:10 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in North Beit Hanoun town.
6. At 08:50 on February 6th 2017, Israeli Military launched tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards Palestinian gunmen located in Jabal Al-Ra'is area located east Jabaliya town.

Air Strike

1. At 13:45 on February 6th 2017, Israeli Military Jets launched missiles towards Palestinian gunmen located in North West Beit Lahiya town and as s result injured 2 residents.
2. At 13:55 on February 6th 2017, Israeli Military Jets launched missiles towards Palestinian gunmen located in east Jabaliya town.
3. At 14:15 on February 6th 2017,Israeli Military Jets launched missiles towards Palestinian gunmen located in North West Beit Lahiya town.

Injuries

Israeli airstrikes towards North West Beit Lahiya town injured 2 residents:Mohammad Sa'edallah {70 years old} and Ahmad Farid Sa'edallah {27 years old}.

Palestinian Attacks

At 09:05 on February 6th 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.

Attack

At 18:50 on February 6th 2017, Israeli Military launched tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards Palestinian gunmen in east Gaza city.

Air Strike

1. At 19:00 on February 6th 2017, , Israeli Military Jets launched 2 missiles towards open area'a in Al-Shija’iya neighborhood located in east Gaza city.
2. At 19:10 on February 6th 2017, , Israeli Military Jets launched 2 missiles towards open agricultural land in Al-Zaytouneh neighborhood located in east Gaza city.
3. At 19:10 on February 6th 2017, , Israeli Military Jets launched a missile towards open area in Jahr Al-Dik town located in south east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Raid

At 08:00 on February 6th 2017, Israeli Military forces escorting bulldozers stormed 70m into the vicinity of Deir Al-Balah city and opened fire as they levelled a plot of land then withdrew at 14:00.

Attack

1. At 15:30 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces launched tank Artillery shells from their positions behind the green line towards Deir Al-Balah city.
2. At 15:55 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces launched tank Artillery shells from their positions behind the green line towards Palestinian gunmen located in east Deir Al-Balah city.
3. At 19:00 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Buriej camp.
4. At 19:30 on February 6th 2017,, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Buriej camp.

Air Strike

At 15:55 on February 6th 2017, Israeli military aircrafts launched a missile towards Palestinian Gunmen located in Al-Maghazi camp.

Detention

At 21:00 on February 6th 2017, Israeli forces detained a unidentified resident in east Deir Al-Balah as he was attempting to cross the boarder fence.into Israel.

Palestinian Attacks

At 15:30, Palestinian gunmen opened fire towards a Israeli Military vehicle near the border fence in east Deir Al-Balah city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 07:30 on February 6th 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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