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Daily Report March 17, 2017

Total: 56
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At 05:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya and Abu Dis towns.

Detention

At 20:00, Israeli forces positioned at Jaba' Military checkpoint detained Bassam Khaled Hadad.

Temporary Detention

At 21:40, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Hizma town temporarily detained Mohammad Ahmad Foad Al-Khatib {A resident of Hizma town} for allegedly burning several old vehicle tires along the main road then released him at a later time.

Settlers Attacks

On March 16th 2017, 2 Israeli settlers assaulted Fadi Ayad {A Taxi Driver}{A resident of Beit Safafa village} in Jerusalem city and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Injuries

Fadi Ayada was hospitalized with contusions after 2 Israeli settlers assaulted him in Jerusalem city.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 10:00, 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 worshiper.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Abboud town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 11:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Jericho districts} then searched residents and vehicles until 13:20.
3. At 18:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atara town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 14:25, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" settlement junction until 14:50.

Raid

1. On the morning of March 16th 2017, Israeli forces raided Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city and detained a child.
2. At 10:40, Israeli forces raided Zieta and Attil town until 16:45.
3. At 19:40, Israeli forces raided Izbit Shufa and Jabarat village until 00:10.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Ahmad Mohammad Farikh in Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem city.

Attack

At 08:30, Israeli forces positioned near the annexation wall gate located in Jarushiya village opened fire and launched stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning then closed the wall gate and prevented residents from accessing their agricultural land located behind the wall.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 21:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablah village then searched residents and vehicles until 22:50.
2. At 02:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles until 04:00.

Raid

1. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.
2. At 22:10, Israeli forces raided Falamiyat village {After an alleged shooting incident near the wall gate} then withdrew at 02:10.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 09:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 11:00.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba'a area near Tel village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:50.
2. At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shave Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles until 16:35.
3. At 22:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Beita town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 24:00.

Detention

At 12:10, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Jama'in town detained Islam Imad Mohammad Zietawi {A resident of Jama'in town}.

Settlers Attacks

At 11:15, several armed Israeli settlers stormed Burin village and stoned a boys secondary school after it took photographs of several school children then attempted to enter the school during which the school administration and guards were able to prevent them from breaking into the school then withdrew at 11:50 under the protection of Israeli Military forces.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 14:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Iskaka village bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 15:20.
2. At 14:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Salfit city and impeded the free flow of traffic until 14:30.
3. At 15;20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:30.

Settlers Attacks

At 05:50, Israeli settlers driving 3 vehicles stormed Kafil Harris town the withdrew at 06:50.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho then searched residents and vehicles until 18:55.

Detention

On March 9th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Nihad Imad Al-deen Salim (A resident of Tulkarem district} as he was travelling to Jordan.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Marah Rabah village then searched residents and vehicles until 15:00.
2. At 19:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.
3. At 20:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village bridge {located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:30.

Raid

1. At 19:25, Israeli forces raided Harmala village , clashed with several residents then withdrew at 19:40.
2. At 00:25, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city, Ayday camp and Al-Khader town, clashed with several residents, summoned Nasser Darwish {A resident of Ayda camp} to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning after confiscating a computer and surveillance camera footage from his car dealership.

Attack

1. At 19:25, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Harmala village.
2. At 00:25, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Bethlehem city.

Confiscation of Property

At 00:25, Israeli forces confiscated a computer and surveillance camera footage owned by Nasser Darwish {A resident of Ayda camp} as they summoned him to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning during their raid into Bethlehem city, Ayday camp and Al-Khader town,

Settlers Attacks

On March 16th 2017, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Al-Khader town and up rooted 90 Grape vines owned by Nader Abdel-Salam Salah.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Halhul town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:15.

Raid

1. At 08:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Amrah village until 09:35.
2. At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 04:45.

Detention

1. On March 15th 2017, Israeli forces detained Ammar Mohammad Abdel-Hamid Al-Natsheh {A resident of Hebron city}.
2. At 00:45 on March 16th 2017, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Rajah Mohammad Al-Mahariq during their raid into Al-Samou' town.

Attack

At 09:10, Israeli forces positioned bear Al-Arub camp 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.

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

Attack

At 08:00 on March 16th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area located in west Beit Lahiya town

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 08:00 on March 16th 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of 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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