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Daily Report March 6, 2017

Total: 99
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At dawn on March 5th 2017 and again at 20:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya, detained 6 residents and assaulted Rashid Darwish leaving him hospitalized with contusions.
2. At 09:00, Israeli forces raided Hizma town then stormed and searched a Live stock shed.
3. At 04:10, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis until 05:20.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 6 residents: Haytham Darwish, Ahmad Musa Darwish, Mansour Darwish, Saeb Darwish and Mohammad Nahed Darwish in Al-Eisawiya village.

Physical Assault

At 20:30, Israeli forces assaulted Rashid Darwish during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Attack

At 20:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, 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 07:50 on March 5th 2017, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Deir Ibzi' and Kafr Ni'meh villages then searched residents and vehicles until 09:25.
2. At 09:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Ein Arik village then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 23:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Abboud town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city, clashed with several residents, opened fire and launched Energa anti-tank rifle grenades as they surrounded a home then opened fire as they entered the home and killed Bassil Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Araj {33 years old} {A resident of Al-Walaja village in Bethlehem} and seized his corpse and as a result injured 2 residents: Oday Nasser Iz-Aldin Masrouji and Mustafa Hassan Omar.

Detention

On March 4th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Al-"Mahkama" military checkpoint located in North Al-Bireh city detained Islam Ayad {A resident of Silwad town}.

Attack

1. At 17:10, Israeli forces positioned near the south entrance of Kafr Malik village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 01:00, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades and launched Energa anti-tank rifle grenades as they surrounded a home then opened fire as they entered the home and killed Bassil Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Araj {33 years old} {A resident of Al-Walaja village in Bethlehem} and seized his corpse and as a result injured 2 residents: Oday Nasser Iz-Aldin Masrouji and Mustafa Hassan Omar during their raid into Al-Bireh city.

Killings

Israeli forces killed Bassil Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Araj {33 years old} {A resident of Al-Walaja village in Bethlehem} and seized his corpse during their raid into Al-Bireh city.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Oday Nasser Iz-Aldin Masrouji and Mustafa Hassan Omar during their raid into Al-Bireh city.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:25, Israeli forces set up checkpoint at the entrance of Kafr Dan village then searched residents and vehicles until 11:00.

Raid

1. At 08:30 and again at 00:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Silah Al-Harthiya town and Ti'inik village until 04:15.
2. At 09:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Yamoun town and Kafr Dan village until 11:15.
3. At 16:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Arqa village.
4. At 02:55, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, Jenin camp, Bruqin town , Al-Arqa and Bir Al-=Basha villages , detained 3 residents in Jenin city and its camps then withdrew at 04:10.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Kifah Hatim Mahmoud Assad Abu Ali, Hamza Nael Ammar and Firas Husni Shawahna in Jenin city and its camps.

TUBAS

Settlers Attacks

At 09:40, a group of Israeli settlers stormed agricultural land in Khilat Hamad area in the North Jordan valley and chased away several shepherds herding their goats in the area.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 02:45, Israeli forces raided Bal'a town until 06:10.

Temporary Detention

At 11:00, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Taybeh Crossing point located along the Green Line in West Tulkarem city temporarily detained a resident then released him at 12:35.

Attack

1. At 17:15, Israeli forces positioned near the wall gate in Shwikiya neighborhood in Tulkarem fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 17:30, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Zieta town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 01:20, Israeli forces raided Azzun town, stormed and searched several homes and detained 3 residents.
2. At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Abdallah Husam Al-Huwari, Zied Ali Abdel-Hafath Adwan and Alaa Samir Othman in Azzun town.
2. Israeli forces detained Abdel-Raheem Mohammad Abu Soliman in Qalqilya city.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Beit Furiq military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
2. At 15:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Huwwara military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sabastiya village junction then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 04:10, Israeli forces raided Qabalan town until 05:30.

Temporary Detention

At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned at Huwara checkpoint temporarily detained Shabib Mufid Shabib {A resident of Burqa village}then released him at 13:10.

Settlers Attacks

At 14:20, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Burin village, opened fire as they attempted to storm into a home {under construction} owned by Bashar Al-Dakhil during which local residents were able to prevent the settler attack forcing them leave the area at 15:20.

Attack

At 14:20, Israeli settlers opened fire as they as they attempted to storm into a home {under construction} owned by Bashar Al-Dakhil in Burin village.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:05,Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 19:20, Israeli forces raided Bidya town until 19:30.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Kafil Harris town as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed a religious site then withdrew at 02:00.

Detention

1. At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara military checkpoint detained 2 residents: Moath Mohammad Haboub and Ma'moun Abdel-Min'im Jar Allah {Both residents of Ein Beit Al-Ma' camp in Nablus city}.
2. At 16:15, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara military checkpoint detained Abdel-Latif Hashim Hamdan {A resident of Bruqin town}.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 15:40 and 20:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 20:40.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 18:40.
2. At 17:35, Israeli force set up a checkpoint near Al-Khader town then searched residents and vehicles until 19:00.

Raid

1. At 19:15, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar town until 23:35.
2. At 01:15, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem and Beit Sahour cities and Za'tara town , detained 4 residents {including 2 PLC Members} then withdrew at 05:50.

Detention

1. At 19:30 on March 4th 2017, Israeli forces detained Mus'ab Hassan Daoud Al-Sha'er {17 years old} during their raid into Husan village.
2. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Anwar Mohammad Abdel-Rahman Zuban {A PLC member}, Khalid Ibrahim Tafish Thawib {A PLC member}, Hassan Mohammad Ali Al-Wardiyan and Ghassan Mohammad Harmis during btheir raid into Bethlehem and Beit Sahour cities and Za'tara town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at the North entrance of Hebron city {Along bypass road (35) near Halhul town bridge} and at Halhul bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.
2. At 12:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yatta town and assaulted Issa Mohammad Harizat {A National Security Force officer} and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Raid

1. At 21:40, Israeli forces raided Surif town.
2. At 23:10, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched several homes, detained a resident, confiscated a vehicle owned by Anwar Id'is then withdrew at 05:20.
3. At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Dura town.
4. At dawn on March 6th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Munjid Khalid Ashour in Hebron city.
2. Israeli forces detained Sabri Ibrahim Awad in Beit Ummar town.

Physical Assault

At 12:50, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint near the entrance of Yatta town assaulted Issa Mohammad Harizat {A National Security Force officer} and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Confiscation of Property

At 23:10, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Anwar Id'is during their raid into 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 seaport and airports in the coming month.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by raiding and opening fire towards Rafah district.
• Israeli Military forces positioned behind the Green Line broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards North Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah 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 08:00 on March 5th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells and towards agricultural land in North 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.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 19:40 on March 5th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khuza'a 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.

Raid

At 09:30 on March 5th 2017, Israeli forces escorting Military bulldozers stormed 50m into the vicinity of Sufa crossing point located in North East Rafah city then opened fire as they levelled a plot of land then withdrew at 14:30.

Attack

At 21:20 on March 5th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Rafah city.

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