At 22:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles.
Flying Checkpoints
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Daily Report March 23, 2018
Daily Report March 23, 2018
WEST BANK
JERUSALEM
Detention
1. At 09:00, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Obeida Khader al-Sheikh and Amin Adel Qtira {Both are residents of Al-Eizariya town}.
2. At 11:00, Israeli forces detained Majed Al-Ju'ba {A resident of Jerusalem city}.
Obstruction of Places of Worship
At 08:30, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.
Settlers Attacks
At 16:00, a group of Israeli settlers in Jerusalem city assaulted the child: Mohammed Maher Salameh {16 years old} leaving him injured with contusions.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
Attack
1. At 12:55, Israeli forces positioned at the vicinity of "Psagout" settlement located in east Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 14:45, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Al-Bireh city fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3.At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
4. At 22:10, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Turmus'aya town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
Closure of main Roads
On the evening of March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces closed the 2 steel gates at the entrances of Bani Zied Al-Gharbiya and Al-Nabi Saleh villages and impeded the free flow of traffic thus forcing resiednts to use bypass roads in order to reach their homes.
JENIN
Flying Checkpoints
At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Araba town junction then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
At dawn on March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces raided Arraba town and detained a resident.
Detention
Israeli forces detained Mohammad Taysir Shaybani in Arraba town.
QALQILIYA
Flying Checkpoints
At 21:50, Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
At 18:30, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and clashed with several residents.
Attack
At 18:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Azzun town.
NABLUS
Raid
On March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village, clashed with several residents and set fire to several trees and agricultural crops then took down a Palestinian flag which was placed near archaeological sites in the area.
Attack
1. At 08:00, Israeli forces positioned near a secondary school in Burin village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. On March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Sabastiya village and as a result set fire to several trees and agricultural crops..
Destruction of Property
On March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces set fire to and damaged several trees and agricultural crops during clashes in Sabasitya village.
JERICHO
Flying Checkpoints
1. At 11:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Fasayil village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 12:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along road {90} near Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
At 23:20, Israeli forces raided Fasayil village then stormed and searched 2 homes.
BETHLEHEM
Flying Checkpoints
At 13:55 and again at 20:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.
HEBRON
Flying Checkpoints
1. At 09:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Einoun village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Zif village then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
1. At dawn on March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces raided Yatta town and detained a resident.
2. At 23:05, Israeli forces raided Khirbeit Kanar, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 23:30.
Detention
1. At 17:50, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ibrahimi mosque compound in Hebron city detained Mahdi Ghazi Jabarin.
2. Israeli forces detained Maher Hussien Harini in Yatta town.
Attack
At 23:05, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Khirbiet Kanar village.
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 cease fire agreement by raiding and opening fore towards Gaza and Khan Yunis district.
•The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire their positions behind the Green Line towards Central Gaza and Khan Yunis district.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North 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 22nd 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening 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.
CENTRAL GAZA
Attack
At 16:15 on March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Maghazi camp.
KHAN YUNIS
Raid
At 07:30 on March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50 m into the vicinity of east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis and leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 16:00.
Attack
At 07:00 on March 22nd 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town located in North east Khan Yunis 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.