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Daily Report May 17, 2017

Total: 99
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At dawn on May 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained a resident after storming and searching his home.

Detention

1. On May 16th 2017, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Raniya Hatem {A poet} and Wafa Abu Jum'a in Al-Tur neighborhood in Jerusalem city.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Mustafa in Al-Eisawiya village.

Attack

1. On May 16th 2017, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Eisawiya village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. On the evening of May 16th 2017, Israeli forces positioned near "The African Neighborhood" and Al-Wad road in the old city of Jerusalem fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Closure of main Roads

At 15:00, Israeli forces closed the west entrance of Al-Eisawiya village with cement blocks.

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 19:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along Al-Mu'arajat road which connects Ramallah and Jericho districts} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Yabroud village bridge, assaulted 2 residents :Wajdi Rawhi Alawi and Sufiyan Akram Abdel-Majeed Al-Juja'iya {Both are residents of Deir Ijrear village} and as a result left them hospitalized with contusions.

Raid

At 04:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city, temporarily detained Yazan Jameel Al-Qadi then released him at a later time.

Attack

1. At 09:05 on May 16th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Atarah Military checkpoint fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 10:30 on May 16th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Silwad town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Temporary Detention

At 04:40, Israeli forces temporarily detained Yazan Jamil Al-Qadi during their raid into Al-Bireh city.

Physical Assault

At 22:20, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint beneath Yabroud village assaulted 2 residents: :Wajdi Rawhi Alawi and Sufiyan Akram Abdel-Majeed Al-Juja'iya {Both are residents of Deir Ijrear village} and as a result left them hospitalized with contusions.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 03:20, Israeli forces raided Jenin city and its camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and as a result injured 2 residents: Waheed Yusef Al-Ghoul and Omar Tariq Al-Sa'edi in Jenin city and also left Hamd Ibrahim Bitari suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At dawn on May 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Zababda town and detained 4 residents.
3. At dawn on May 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Qabatiya town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Tariq Mohammad Nayef Nabhan, Ahmad Bassam Samir Sharqawi, Nadim Bassam Samir Sharqawi and Bashar Ibrahim Khalil Abbas in Al-Zababdah town.
2. Israeli forces detained Yusef Sabri Assaf in Qabatiya town.

Attack

At 03:20, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes and as a result injured 2 residents and left Hama Ibrahim Bitari suffocated from tear gas inhalation.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Waheed Yusef Al-Ghoul and Omar Tariq Al-Sa'di during clashes in Jenin camp.

TUBAS

Destruction of Property

At 12:40, Israeli forces stormed Khirbiet Ibziq village located in North east Tubas city and uprooted 60 Olive trees {planted 4 years ago} and confiscated a barbed wire and steel fence owned by Ahmad Khalil Mubsalat.

Confiscation of Property

At 12:40, Israeli forces confiscated a barbed wire and steel fence owned by Ahmad Khalil Mubsalat as they uprooted 60 Olive trees {planted 4 years ago} in Khirbiet Ibziq village located in North east Tubas city.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 08:55, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 14:35.

Raid

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces raided Ramin village until 14:20.
2. At 16:55, Israeli forces raided Attil and Deir Al-Ghusun towns.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Azzun town and Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Azzun and Jayyous towns then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 10:30, Israeli forces raided Jinsafut village.
2. At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Qalqilya city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes and detained a resident.
3. At dawn on May 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Azzun town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 03:00 on May 16th 2017, Israeli forces detained the child Nidal Safwan Saleem {14 years old} during their raid into Azzun town {as mentioned in the previous report}.
2. Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Naji Shawahna in Qalqilya city.
3. Israeli forces detained Qusay Shaher Salim in Azzun town.

Attack

At 04:00, Israeli forces opened fire towards residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Qalqilya city.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Furiq town junction then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30

Raid

1. At 10:35, Israeli forces raided Beita town until 14:40.
2. At 11:15, Israeli forces raided Assira Al-Shimaliya town until 11:30.
3. At 03:00, Israeli forces raided Nablus city and Askar camp, clashed with several residents as the stormed several homes and as a result injured Muhanad Rawhi Abu Kishik, detained 6 residents {including a Civil Defense force officer} then withdrew at 05:40.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 6 residents: Adnan Nayef Bishkar {A Civil Defense force officer}, Hassan Zaki Al-Ashqar, Nihad Rawhi Abu Kishik, Murad Abdallah Masimi, Ahmad Jassir Al-Shubaki and Thaer Zahar Shalabi in Askar camp in Nablus city.

Attack

1. At 17:15, Israeli forces positioned near Beita town junction fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 22:00, Israeli forces positioned near Deir Sharaf village junction fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 03:00, Israeli forces fired live ammunition , rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several home and as a result injured a resident.

Provocation of Palestinian Forces

On the evening of May 16th 2017, Israeli forces temporarily detained 7 Security Force officers from the Customs Police department near Beit Furiq town then released them after taking them to Huwwara Military base at 07:00 on May 17th 2017.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 21:10, Israeli settlers positioned near "Yitshar" settlement junction located in North Huwara town stoned residents and vehicles travelling along the main road near the area and as a result injured Yusef Mohammad Khalil Abu Baker {A resident of Jenin city}.
2. At 23:10, Israeli settlers positioned near Assira Al-Qibliya village set fire to a plot of agricultural land owned by Ahmad Abdallah Hamad.

Injuries

1. Israeli forces injured Muhanad Rawhi Abu Kishik {A resident of Askar camp} during clashes in Nablus city and Askar camp.

2. Yusef Mohammad Khalil Abu Baker was injured after a group of Israeli settlers stoned his vehicle near "Yitshar" settlement junction located in North Huwara town.

SALFIT

Raid

1. At 10:20, Israeli forces raided Yasuf village until 12:15.
2. At 11:00, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Hassan town until 11:55.
3. At 03:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya town then stormed a home.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 18:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Oja village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.

Raid

At 03:55, Israeli forces raided Fasayil village and temporarily detained Yusef Musa Nuwara then released him at a later time.

Temporary Detention

At 03:55, Israeli forces temporarily detained Yusef Musa Nuwara during their raid into Fasayil village then released him at a later time.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 20:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Dar Salah village bridge { Located at the east entrance of Beit Sahur city} then searched residents and vehicles until 21:30.

Raid

1. At 01:40 on May 16th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Doha town and detained 2 residents.
2. At 18:10, Israeli forces raided Betar village and detained a resident.
3. At 03:00 on May 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Teqou' town, detained 3 residents then withdrew at 04:30.
4. At 05:40, Israeli forces raided Husan village and detained a resident.
5. At dawn on May 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Raslan Majdi Sa'ed Abu Quweidar {17 years old} and Majd Majdi Sa'ed Abu Qawedar in Al-Doha town.
2. Israeli forces detained Abdel-Fattah Burhan Abdel-Fattah Awaynah in Betar village.
3. Israeli forces detained Assaf Atef Dakhlalah Al-Amour, Mohammad Khader Al-Amour and Mu'taz Khader Al-Amour in Teqou' town.
4. Israeli forces detained Rayan Eyad Haydar Hamad Hamadah in Husan village.
5. Israeli forces detained Abbas Mohammad Shihadeh in Bethlehem city.

Attack

1. At 12:30, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Husan village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 19:30, Israeli forces positioned near the North entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
3. At 21:50, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 08:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Wadi Al-Sharq area located near Sa'ir town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 09:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Ithna town then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At 03:55, Israeli forces raided Bani Na'im town and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on May 17th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Arub camp and detained a resident.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Suhayeb Abdel-Hameed Abu Jarour in Bani Na'im town.
2. Israeli forces detained Ahmad AlJanazrah in Al-Arub camp.

Confiscation of Property

At 23:45 on May 16th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated 1000 NIS after storming and searching the home of Abdel-Fattah Abu Tabikh during their raid into Al-Samou' town.

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 and on May 3rd 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south boarder of the Gaza strip.

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.

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.

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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