Effective 1 July 2023, the Violations Report will only be available in Arabic on the NAD website, the English version will be discontinued. With a variety of valuable resources across the NAD website, we remain dedicated to providing insightful analysis and highlighting the various challenges facing the Middle East Peace Process toward ending Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestine. We encourage visitors to subscribe to our mailing list and provide us with feedback or suggestions on how we can ensure our content is relevant and useful.

 

 

Daily Report March 12, 2017

Total: 69
WEST BANK

ALL DISTRICTS

Closure

Since 24:00 on March 9th 2017, Israeli Military enforced a full closure on the West Bank for the Jewish Holiday "Purim" and prevented residents and employees including those carrying valid permits from entering Israel except Diplomatic personnel, International Organization employees, Humanitarian cases until 24:00 on March 12th 2017.

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Al-Jib village then searched residents and vehicles until 03:14.
3. At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Malee Adumim" settlement junction {located at the east entrance Al-Eizariya town} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on March 11th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town and detained a woman.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Biddu town and clashed with several residents and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Bayan Far'oun in Al-Eizariya town.
2. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mahdi Khalid Saber Ayash and Salah Mohammad Issa Badwan in Biddu town.

Attack

1. At 21:30, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Ram town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Biddu town.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 16:00, a group of Israeli settlers stormed the french hills area in Jerusalem city and assaulted the child Malik Siyam {16 years old}{A resident of Jerusalem city}.
2. At 16:40, Israeli settlers positioned at Mukhmas village junction stoned the vehicle owned by Jamal Fawaz Al-Khatib {A resident of Hizma town} and as a result shattered the vehicle windshield.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud town then searched residents and vehicles until 00:30.
2. At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.
3. At 23:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Safa village then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.

Raid

1. At 14:25, Israeli forces raided Bir Zeit town, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched a home then detained a journalist and again at 02:50, clashed with residents then withdrew at 03:30
2. At 02:30, Israeli forces raided Ramallah city , detained a University student then withdrew at 03:30.
3. At 04:20, Israeli forces raided Surda village and detained a woman.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Mus'ab Ibrahim Sa'id {A Journalist} in Bir Zeit town.
2. Israeli forces detained Osama Abdel-Jabar Fuqaha {A University student} in Ramallah city.
3. Israeli forces detained Bitoul Al-Ramahi in Surda village.

Attack

At 14:25 and again at 02:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a Apartment building and a home during their raid into Bir Ziet town.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qabatiya town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:00.

TULKAREM

Land Confiscation

On March 1st 2017, Israeli forces served renewal of military order number: T/36/03 confiscation of 142.2 Dunems {acres} of land in Quffin, Baqa Al-Sharqiya, Zieta and Alaar town as well as Nazlat Issa village located near the wall until December 31st 2019.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Kafr Thulth and Azzun then searched residents and vehicles until 10:50.
2. At 11:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Haja village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 11:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Habala Tunnel {located at the south entrance of Qalqilya city} then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 11:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Kedumim" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 08:45, Israeli forces raided Jayyous town.
2. At 09:40, Israeli forces raided Habla town.
3. At 18:10, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.

Detention

On March 10th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint at Jit village junction detained Bashar Mohammad Ja'idi and Yusef Daud Odah.

Demonstrations

At 15:45, 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 and as a result injured Ahmad Imad Ishtewi.

Attack

At 15:45, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village and as a result injured Ahmad Imad Ishtewi.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Ahmad Imad Ishtewi as they clashed with residents during demonstrations in Kafr Qaddum village.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 18:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwwara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Yitzhar" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
·

Raid

1. At dawn on March 12th 2017, Israeli forces raided Huwara town and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on March 12th 2017, Israeli forces raided Awarta village then stormed and searched several homes.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Ali Mohammad Sa'adeh in Huwara town.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

At 11:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Al-Hamra military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 11:25.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 15:55.
3. At 23:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 01:50.

Raid

1. At dawn on March 11th 2017, Israeli forces raided Husan village and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on March 11th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Shuwarat village and detained a resident.
3. At 23:45, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town and Irtas village, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 01:45.
4. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town then stormed a home.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Adnan Husni Jawad Za'oul in Husan village.
2. Israeli forces detained Majd Adnan Mohammad Shawarat in Al-Shawarat village.

Attack

At 23:45, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several home during their raid in Al-Khader town and Irtas village.

Settlers Attacks

At 17:50, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Um Jamjoum area located in Nihalin village and chopped the limbs of 30 Olive trees owned by Issa Mohammad Khalil Fanoun.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 22:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Wadi Al-Shajanat village then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Shuhada' road in the old city of Hebron detained the child Mohammed Munif Yusef Qazaz {15 years old}{A resident of Hebron} for allegedly carrying a knife.

Attack

At 20:20, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Beit Ummar town fired rubber coated steel bullets, 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.
• Israeli Military forces broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green line towards Khan Yunis district.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is closed.

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

At 12:00 on March 11th 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 closed.

Back to top