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Daily Report March 3, 2019

Total: 51
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Duqqu village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town and clashed with several residents.

Attack

At 01:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Ram town.

House Demolition

On March 2nd 2019, Israeli authorities forced Husam Mohammad Al-Abbassi to demolish his home {65 square meters} in Ras Al-Ammoud neighborhood in Jerusalem city and threatened to fine him if Israeli forces demolish the home for allegedly being built with out a licence.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

On March 2nd 2019,the Israeli occupation forces reopened Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city for all civilians. According to schedule of specific hours (Fridays: 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday: 18:00 to 22:00, Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 to 22:00) .

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Sinya village roundabout then searched residents and vehicles until 17:25.
2. At 17:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Halmish" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.
4. At 23:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village , temporarily detained a resident then released him at 23:15.

Raid

1. At 19:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city then stormed a building.
2. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Kafr Malik village, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 04:00.

Temporary Detention

At 23:15, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village temporarily detained Ahmad Foad Abu Zied then released him at 23:25.

Attack

At 02:20, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Kafr Malik village.

JENIN

Detention

At 15:30, Israeli forces positioned at "Movo Dotan" settlement locate in South Ya'bad town detained Raja Abu Safa {A resident of Ya'bad town} for allegedly carrying a knife.

TULKAREM

Raid

At dawn on March 3rd 2019, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Hassan Musa in Tulkarem city.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Azzun town bridge {located along the main road connecting Qalqiliya and Tulkarem} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on March 2nd 2019, Israeli forces raided Far'ata village and detained a resident.
2. At 16:50, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Bara Nitham Soliman in Far'ata village.
2. Israeli forces detained Adel Zaher Amran Hassan in Azzun town.

Land Confiscation

On March 2nd 2019, the Israeli military issued an order to confiscate 15 dunums of agricultural land located in east Azzun town in order to expand a road.

Settlers Attacks

At 08:40, a Israeli settler herded his live stock on agricultural land in Far'ata village.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 18:00, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 19:00.

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Shavi Shamron" settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 11:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Deir Ballout town and Rafat village then searched residents and vehicles.

JERICHO

Detention

On the evening of March 2nd 2019, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained 2 residents: Ghassan Ahmad Tahaynat and Anas Ahmad Tahaynat as they were returning from Jordan.

BETHLEHEM

Raid

1. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town and detained 2 children.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town and detained a child.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 children: Abdallah Ahmad Izzat Musa {16 years old} and Mohammad Assad Nassem Subieh {16 years old} in Al-Khader town.
2. Israeli forces detained Muhi Al-Din Ibrahim Al-Amour {17 years old} in Teqou' town.

Closure of main Roads

At 00:55, Israeli forces closed the steel gate entrance in west Teqou' town and impeded the free flow of traffic.

HEBRON

Temporary Detention

At 20:25, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in A-Burj village temporarily detained 6 unidentified children then released them at a later time.

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 strip 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 and on July 17th 2018, Israeli forces reduced the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles, On August 15th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 3 nautical miles up to 9 nautical miles from the coast of Al-Badeir area located in Central Gaza up to Rafah district located South of the Gaza strip and on October 6th 2018, Israeli forces decreased the fishing limit to 3 nautical miles to the all Gaza strip coasts and on October 23rd 2018 increased the fishing limit to 6 nautical miles to the all Gaza strip.

• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Khan Yunis and Rafah districts.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis district.
• Israeli Air force broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 4 missiles {in 2 consecutive airstrikes} towards Central Gaza and Rafah districts.

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.

CENTRAL GAZA

Air Strike

At 19:50 on March 2nd 2019, Israeli fighter Jets launched 2 missiles towards towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Al-Maghazi camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 07:30 on March 2nd 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 10:00 on March 2nd 2019,Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the exit of residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.

Attack

1. At 07:30 on March 2nd 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.
2. At 17:30 on March 2nd 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Rafah city during the march of return and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Air Strike

At 20:40 on March 2nd 2019, Israeli fighter Jets launched 2 missiles towards towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Rafah city.

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