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Daily Report March 8, 2019

Total: 82
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 05:00 on March 7th 2019, Israeli forces raided Al-Eizariya town and detained a child.
2. At 05:30 on March 7th 2019, Israeli forces raided Qatana village and detained 3 residents.
3. On March 7th 2019 and again at dawn on March 8th 2019, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village, clashed with several residents and detained a resident after storming his home.

Detention

1. At 11:00, Israeli forces detained Nour Al-Din Al-Rajabu as he was exiting Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem.
2. On the evening of March 7th 2019, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Abdel-Rahman Daher Al-Sharabati and Ehab Sa'eb Taha in the old city of Jerusalem.
3. Israeli forces detained Hassan Abu Al-Ris {14 years old} in Al-Eizariya town.
4. Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ahmad Ziyad Bajis Shamasna, Karim Hassan Shamasna and Hamza Ahmad Al-Fuqiyat in Qutna village.
5.Israeli forces detained Fadi Aliyan {A Security guard at Al-Aqsa mosque compound} in Al-Eisawiya village.

Temporary Detention

At dawn on March 8th 2019, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Jerusalem temporarily detained 3 residents: Obada Najib, Waheed Al-Bakri and Mohammad Najib then released them at a later time.

Deportation

On the evening of March 7th 2019, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city issued orders banning Mohammad Abdel-Basset {A resident of Jerusalem city} from entering Al-Aqsa mosque compound for a period of 3 months.

Attack

On March 7th 2019, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Al-Eisawiya village.

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.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Military Checkpoints

On March 7th 2019, the Israeli occupation forces reopened Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city for all civilians for 24 hours daily except for Saturdays during which the checkpoint will be open from 22:00 until 10:00 on Sunday.

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ras Kar Kar village then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on March 7th 2019, Israeli forces raided Shuqba village and detained a resident.
2. At 18:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city until 20:50.
3. At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Beit Sira village until 04:25.
4. At 02:10, Israeli forces raided Khirbithat Al-Misbah village then stormed and searched 2 homes.

Detention

1. At 20:30, Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint in Ramallah city detained Ahmad Mohammad Tawfiq Abed {A resident of Kafr Dan village in Jenin district}.
2. At 23:50, Israeli forces positioned near "Ofra" settlement detained Yusef Al-Shayeb {A resident of Kafr Malik village}.
3. Israeli forces detained Yasser Bassam Mohammad Qadah in Shuqba village.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces raided Sabah Al-Khier neighborhood in Jenin city until 12:40.
2. At 06:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Zababda town, Al-Jarba and Masalmat villages.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 18:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Tayassir military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 20:00.

TULKAREM

Raid

At 08:40, Israeli forces raided Baqat Al-Sharqiya, Zieta, Allar and Attil towns and Izbit Abu Al-Nar village until 12:30.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Immatin village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 20:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 20:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Qaddumim" settlement junction {located along the main road connecting Qalqiliya and Nablus} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 00:20, Israeli forces raided Azzun town.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Muraba'a area located in Tel village and detained a woman.

Raid

At 17:55, Israeli forces raided Osarin village until 21:40.

Detention

Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint in Al-Muraba'a area located in Tel village detained Narmeen Mustafa Yusef Abu Dweik {A resident of Gaza city}.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Harris village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 23:40, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction military checkpoint detained Hani Awni Mahmoud Sabah {A resident of Orif village in Nablus district}.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 10:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 14:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Malee Evrim" settlement then searched residents and vehicles.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 15:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Aqbat Hasna area {located long the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 11:30, Israeli forces raided Harmala village.
2. At 24:00, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town until 01:00.
3. On March 7th 2019, Israeli forces raided Al-Rashayda village located in east Bethlehem city, served a military order to demolish a tent and a live stock den then confiscated a truck carrying several portable bathrooms to be used by residents in the area.

Confiscation of Property

On March 7th 2019, Israeli forces confiscated a truck carrying several portable bathrooms to be used by residents during their raid into Al-Rashayda village located in east Bethlehem city.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Raboud village then searched residents and vehicles.

Detention

At 18:30, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ali Rashid Ibrahim Awad , Malik Ghannim Hasanin Al-Harini and Ayed Ali Shawahin in Al-Masafar area located in east Yatta town.

Temporary Detention

On March 7th 2019, Israeli forces temporarily detained 3 residents: Malik Al-Harini, Ali Zien and Ayed Shahin as they were herding their livestock in east Al-Tuwani village located in east Yatta town then released them at a later time.

Attack

At 16:00, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Aroub camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents and homes for near the camp for alleged stoning .

House Demolition

On March 7th 2019, Israeli forces demolished 3 residential tents owned by Ismail Al-Arda, Issa Al-Na'amin and Ibrahim Awad in Khirbiet Al-Fakhit, Khirbiet Al-Majaz and Khirboet Al-Daqiqa located in south east Yatta town.

Destruction of Property

At 20:00, Israeli forces uprooted 100 Olive trees owned by Azziz Jamil Ja'afra located in Al-Tabiba area in Tarqumiya town.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:55, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of the Israeli military stormed the home of Tawfiq Abdel-Hay Arafa located in Al-Ein Al-Jadida area of Tel Al-Rumayda neighborhood in the old city of Hebron and installed steel doors and windows in an attempt to seize the home.

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 and launching 4 tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah districts and as a result injured 4 residents.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza district.
•Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Israeli forces located behind the Green Line.

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 10:30 on March 7th 2019, 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 17:30 on March 7th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian Gunmen locations in east Gaza city.

Palestinian Attacks

At 16:30 on March 7th 2019, Palestinian gunmen opened fire towards Israeli forces positioned near the border fence in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 14:30 on March 7th 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 Al-Buriej camp during the march of return and as a result injured 3 residents.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 3 unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 18:45 on March 7th 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 Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march and as a result injured 1 resident.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured 1 unidentified resident during clashes in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city .

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the exit and entry of residents.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entrance of Humanitarian aid, limited supplies of Diesel fuel and construction material for Internationally funded projects.

Attack

At 14:40 on March 7th 2019,Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards Palestinian gunmen locations in east Rafah city.

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