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Daily Report March 23rd 2017

Total: 92
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Bir Nabala town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 10:30, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town and clashed with several residents.

Detention

1. On March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 residents {including a child}: Bassam Qanbar (16 years old) and Mazen Shwiky in Jerusalem city.
2. At 11:45, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Majd Hani Abu Irmeleh and Jawad Hani Abu Irmeleh {Both are residents of Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem city}.
3. At 18:00, Israeli forces detained Zien Al-Majad {A resident of Jerusalem city}{A Security Guard at Al-Aqsa mosque compound}.

Attack

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Hizma town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning
3. At 18:05, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning in Al-Za'im village.

Destruction of Property

On March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces sealed off the home of Fadi Qanbar {who was killed by Israeli forces} in Jabal Al Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem city with concrete.

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 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Halamish" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles until 12:30.
2. At 23:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Jarir village then searched residents and vehicles until 02:00.

Attack

At 14:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jalqamus village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Arraba town junction and detained a PLC member then confiscated his vehicle.

Raid

At dawn on March 23rd 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Zababda town, Jalqamous, Masalmah and Al-Jarba villages.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint in Araba town detained Ibrahim Salah Dahbour {A PLC member} {A resident of Arraba town}.

Confiscation of Property

At 19:35, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Araba town junction confiscated a vehicle owned by Ibrahim Salah Dahbour {A PLC member} {A resident of Arraba town} after they detained him.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 17:50, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Tayassir checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 11:40, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 18:00.

Raid

1. At 10:25, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city until 11:30.
2. At 01:25, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and Shwikiya neighborhood , stormed and searched "Al-Nahda" Print shop and confiscated printing equipment and several tax return files owned by Muhanad Abu Hassan Ali Abu Salah then withdrew at 04:15.
3. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Attil town, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:55.
4. At dawn on March 23rd 2017, Israeli forces raided Anabta town and detained a resident.

Attack

At 17:10, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Zieta town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and detained a child.

Detention

1.Israeli forces detained Yusef Shalabi in Attil town.
2. Israeli forces detained Muthna Abdallah Mohammad Sadalah in Anabta town.
3. Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Zieta town detained Ayham Ramoul Abu Hamada {15 years old} {A resident of Zieta town}.

Confiscation of Property

At 01:25, Israeli forces confiscated printing equipment and several tax return files owned by Muhanad Abu Hassan Ali Abu Salah after storming and searching "Al-Nahda" Print shop during their raid into Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinsafut village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qaddum village, stormed and searched several homes, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 03:50.
2. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched 5 residents then withdrew at 05:35.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Nader Abdel-Rahim Fathi Amer and Ayman Raqiq Mustafa Ishtewi in Kafr Qaddum village.
2. Israeli Forces detained 5 residents: Tahsin Yusef Mohammad Daoud, Firas Banan Abu Aliyah, Waleed Ramadan Hutari, Hamza Waleed Ramadan Huthari and Wasseem Ramadan Hatur in Qalqiliya city.

Attack

At 03:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several home during their raid into Qalqiliya city.

NABLUS

Raid

1. At 01:55, Israeli forces raided Qaryout village until 03:00.
2. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Nablus city, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:10.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Issam Al-Shunar in Nablus city.

Settlers Attacks

At 12:30, Israeli settlers positioned near "Bargha" settlement stoned 2 residents: Akram Musbah Omran and Mushier Riziq {both residents of Burin village}.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 11:45, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris village.
2. At 20:05, Israeli forces raided Harris village.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

At 10:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Al-Hamra checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zabidat village until 11:00.
2. At 14:40 again at 17:55 and at 19:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 22:05.
3. At 14:1 ,0, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 18:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Oja village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 20:50.

Raid

On the afternoon of March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Zabidat village, demolished 2 agricultural den owned by Salamah Ahmad Al-Zabodat and Ahmad Odah Al-Zabudat for allegedly being built with out a licenses.

Destruction of Property

On the afternoon of March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces demolished 2 agricultural den owned by Salamah Ahmad Al-Zabodat and Ahmad Odah Al-Zabudat for allegedly being built with out a licenses during their raid into AlZabidat village

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Teqou' then searched residents and vehicles until 12:30.
2. At 18:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem}, detained a resident then withdrew at 18:50.

Raid

1. At dawn on March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces raided Arab Al-Rashaydeh village and detained 3 residents.
2. At 06:30, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and detained 2 residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} detained Hazim Ishaq Abdel-Fattah Abu Wahdan {A resident of Hebron city}.
2. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ibrahim Mohammad Rashaydeh, Othman Khalil RAshaydeh and Tawfiq Nawaf Soliman Suwarka in Arab Al-Rashaydeh village.
3. Israeli forces detained Murad Ali Awad Abu Mat'hana and Abdallah Ibrahim Jawarish in Bethlehem city.

Attack

At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah mosque located in North Bethlehem city fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Juran Jarrad area located in the old city of Hebron then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched residents and vehicles until 04:40.

Detention

1. At 13:10, Israeli forces detained Mu'tasim Daoud Abdel-Wahab Al-Haroub {A resident of Deir Sammit village}.
2. At 20:55, Israeli forces detained Osama Nayef Abbas Abu Sineneh {A resident of Hebron city}.

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 Khan Yunis District
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire and launching tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza and Khan Yunis District.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Central districts.

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 March 22nd 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 14:00 on March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jahr Al-Dik town located in south east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 22:00 on March 22nd 2017, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Deir Al Balah city.

Detention

At 20:00 on March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces detained a unidentified resident in east Deir Alabalah as he was attempting to climb the border fence into Israel.

KHAN YUNIS

Raid

At 07:30 on March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50m into the vicinity of east Al-Qarara town, opened fire as they leveled a plot of land then withdrew at 17:40.

Attack

At 07:30 on March 22nd 2017, Israeli forces opened fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards agricultural land in east Khuzaa 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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