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Daily Report May 24, 2017

Total: 81
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

1. At 09:00, Israeli forces raided Biddu town until 17:10.
2. At 23:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Shiekh Sa'ed village.
3. At 04:00, Israeli forces raided Qalandiya camp and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forced detained Nabeel Al-Hamouz during their raid into Qalandiya camp.

House Demolition

At 07:00 on May 23rd 2017, Israeli authorities in Beit Hanina town forced Nasser Abu Wahdan to demolish sections of his home and fined him for allegedly building them without a licence.

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 08:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Yabroud village bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 11:30.
2. At 13:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles.
3.At 14:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Turmus'aya town then searched residents and vehicles until 19:30.
5. At 21:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

Raid

1. On May 22nd 2017, Israeli forces raided Obwein town and detained a resident.
2. At 04:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 06:00.
3. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Bil'in village , stormed and searched several homes and summoned Abdallah Abu Rahmeh to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Attack

1. At 14:55, Israeli forces positioned near "Ofra" settlement opened fire towards Taqwa Bassam Hamad {19 years old}{A resident of Silwad} and as a result injured her then detained her as she was receiving treatment in an Ambulance.
2. At 18:55, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Janiya village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured Taqwa Bassam Hamad {19 years old}{A resident of Silwad} after opening fire towards her near "Ofra" settlement.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ehab Nofal Abdel-Qadder Nofal in Eibwin town.
2. Israeli forces detained Taqwa Bassam Hamad {19 years old}{A resident of Silwad} after opening fire towards her and injuring her near "Ofra" settlement.

Closure of main Roads

At 08:30, Israeli forces closed the steel gate entrance of Sinjil and impeded the free flow of traffic.

JENIN

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near "Movo Dotan" settlement then searched residents and vehicles until 17:00.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ghassan Othman Mohammad Istiti and Ayman Jamal Ahmad Qanba' {both residents of Jenin camp} near Annin village.

Settlers Attacks

At 20:25, Israeli settlers stormed the area of "Homish" settlement {which was evacuated } then withdrew at 21:00.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 07:50 on May 23rd 2017, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Tayassir military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 14:35, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" settlement junction and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Raid

At 04:10, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, clashed with several residents as they stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 05:00.

Attack

At 04:10, Israeli forces fired stun grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched several homes during their raid into Tulkarem city.

Settlers Attacks

At 11:40, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Beit Lid town junction and set fire to agricultural land approximately 5 Dunums and as a result destroyed wheat crops owned by Imad Hussien Masaud Ghanam {A resident of Ramin village}.

Destruction of Property

At 11:40, a group of Israeli settlers set fire to agricultural land approximately 5 Dunums near Beit Lid town junction and as a result destroyed wheat crops owned by Imad Hussien Masaud Ghanam {A resident of Ramin village}.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 19:00, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints beneath Azzun town bridge {located along the main road connecting Qalqilya and Tulkarem} and in the area between Azzun town and Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

1. At 13:10, Israeli forces positioned at the wall gate in Jayyous town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
2. At 19:40, Israeli forces positioned at Jaljulia military checkpoint fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Settlers Attacks

At 09:50, a group of Israeli settlers began construction on widening a road near a Gas station "Karnei Shomron" and as a result leveled land owned by Khalid Abdel-Rahman Mohammad Bashir {A resident of Jinsafut village}.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 12:25, Israeli forces closed Huwwara Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 12:45.

Raid

1. At 12:45,Israeli forces raided Burin village until 13:20.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Beita town and detained a resident.

Detention

1. At 17:15, Israeli forces positioned at Huwwara Military checkpoint detained Ahmad Ziyad Salah {A resident of Kafil Harris town}.
2. Israeli forces detained Alqam Issa Hamayil in Beita town.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 12:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Deir Ballout town then searched residents and vehicles until 13:30.
2. At 16:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Bruqin and Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles until 17:15.

Raid

At 12:15, Israeli forces raided Deir Ballout town and served Musalim Nasser Abdallah a Military order to halt construction on a home for allegedly being built without a licence.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 10:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the north entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 12:30.

Raid

At 21:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Oja village, stormed and searched 3 homes then withdrew at 23:20.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 17:20, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints near Al-Khader town and in Aqbat Hasna area located near the entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Beit Fajjar town then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 17:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Nashash area junction {located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city} then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Jallah city then searched residents and vehicles until 20:20.
5. At 21:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Matinah area located in Nihalin village then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.

Raid

At 01:55, Israeli forces raided Beit Sahur city and detained a resident after storming his home.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Tariq Musa Hussien Obiyat in Beit Sahur city.

Attack

At 10:30, Israeli forces positioned near a school in Al-Khader town fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

At 08:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along roads {60 &35} in North Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, stormed and searched several homes, detained 4 residents {Including a University Professor}, confiscated money and cellular telephones from Dr. Mustafa Kamil Shawar and 950 NIS and 1000 JD from the home of Nidal Al-Qawasmi and 2000 NIS from the home of Adnan Mohammad Eid Al-Zuro.
2. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Dura town and detained 2 residents.
3. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Ulla town and detained a residents.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Dr. Kamal Shuwar, Salah Nidal Al-Zaghir, Yasser Hisham Yunis Al-Hashlamoun and Omar Mohammad Abdel-Hay Al-Qamiri in Hebron city.
2. Israeli forces detained Ali Amro and Khalid Dudin in Dura town.
3. Israeli forces detained Raed Abd Al-Ghafor Mohammad Alama in Beit Ulla town.

Attack

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Arub camp fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Confiscation of Property

At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated money and cellular telephones from Dr. Mustafa Kamil Shawar and 950 NIS and 1000 JD from the home of Nidal Al-Qawasmi and 2000 NIS from the home of Adnan Mohammad Eid Al-Zuro during their raid into Hebron city.

Closure of main Roads

At 08:50, Israeli forces closed the steel gate entrance of Sa'ir town and impeded the free flow of traffic.

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 3rd 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza strip.
• Israeli Military forces broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza and Khan Yunis districts and a as result injured a child in Central Gaza district.

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. and allowed the entry of 58 imported vehicles.

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 May 23rd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents near Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing located in east Al-Shija’iya neighborhood in east Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 17:50 on May 23rd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents in east Al-Bureij camp and as a result a 16 year old child.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified 16 year old child in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 17:30 on May 2rd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents 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.

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