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Daily Report May 25, 2017

Total: 99
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Raid

At 10:55, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town until 13:50.

Detention

1. On May 24th 2017, Israeli forces detained 6 residents: Mohammad Salah Abu Dahiem {A resident of Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood}, Islam Ayman Aweisat {A resident of Jabal Al-Mukabir neighborhood}, Majed Daoud Abu Khdeir {A resident of Shu'fat neighborhood}, Mohammad Kayed Al-Rajabi {A resident of Silwan neighborhood}, Sameh Sarhan {A resident of Silwan neighborhood} and Mohammad Ziedani A resident of Silwan neighborhood}.
2. At 11:00, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem detained 3 residents {Security guards at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound}: Khalil Mohammad Al-Tarhouni, Nour Abu Wahdan and Nidal Al-Wa'ari as they attempted to prevent several Israeli settlers from storming the compound.

Physical Assault

At 11:00, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound assaulted Arafat Samir Yusef Najib {A Security gaurd at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound} as he attempted to prevent several Israeli settlers from storming the compound and as a result left him hospitalized with contusions.

Attack

At 16:05, Israeli forces positioned at Qalandiya Military checkpoint opened fire towards a vehicle and the temporarily detained the unidentified driver.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, 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.

Settlers Attacks

At 15:00, a group of Israeli settlers stormed Al-Shihabi area in the old city of Jerusalem then withdrew at a later time.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Raid

1. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Al-Jalazoun camp then stormed and searched a home.
2. At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Ni'lin town, stormed several merchant shops and a steel mill then confiscated equipment from the steel mill.
3. At 03:30, Israeli forces raided Ramallah city, stormed and searched a print shop {New Print} and confiscated equipment owned by Khalid Masafer.

Detention

At 04:15 on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Hafith Muqbal during their raid into Al-Bireh city.

Attack

At 03:30, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed and searched a print shop {New Print} during their raid into Ramallah city.

Confiscation of Property

1. At 01:30, Israeli forces confiscated steel mill equipment during their raid into Ni'lin town.
2. At 03:30, Israeli forces confiscated equipment owned by Khalid Masafer as they stormed and searched a print shop {New Print} during their raid into Ramallah city.

Closure of main Roads

At 15:15, Israeli forces closed the steel gate entrance of Sinjil town and impeded the free flow of traffic.

JENIN

Raid

At 05:00, Israeli forces raided Jaba' town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Mohammad Riyad Rafiq Ghanam in Jaba' town.

Temporary Detention

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned at Salem Military base located in North West Jenin city temporarily detained Ahmad Mohammad Ammar {16 years old} and Qayes Adnan Musa {17 years old} then released them at 16:00.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 13:15, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 13:50.

Raid

1. At 02:20, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city, detained 5 residents {including a child} then withdrew at 05:15.
2. At dawn on May 25th 2017, Israeli forces raided Izbit Al-Jarad village and detained a University student.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained 5 residents: Osama Sufiyan Matar {17 years old}, Ibrahim Muntasir Khalid, Musa Salah Al-Araj, Ahmad Qandil and Mohammad Bal'awi in Tulkarem city.
2. Israeli forces detained Khalid Mohammad Jawabrah {A University student} in Izbat Al-Jarrad village.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

At 02:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqilya city then searched residents and vehicles until 04:00.

Raid

1. At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Immatin and Far'ata villages and detained 2 residents.
2. At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Azzun town, detained 2 residents , confiscated the identification card of Annan Sabri Shbeita then withdrew at 04:30.
3. At dawn on May 25th 2017, Israeli forces raided Sinariya village, stormed and searched a steel mill and confiscated equipment owned by Syef Al-Din Omar.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Ismail Jawad Lutfi Suwan {A resident of Immatin village} and Waslan Al-Taweel {A resident Far'ata village} during their raid into Far'ata and Immatin villages.
2. Israeli forces detained Ali Azzam Salim and Aqab Nimer Odwan in Azzun town.

Attack

At 19:40, Israeli forces positioned at Julojliya Military checkpoint fired live ammunition, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Confiscation of Property

1. At 03:15, Israeli forces confiscated the identification card of Annan Sabri Shabatiya during their raid into Azzun town.
2. At dawn on May 25th 2017, Israeli forces confiscated equipment from steel mill owned by Sayef Al-Din Omar after storming and searching it during their raid into Sinariya village.

NABLUS

Flying Checkpoints

At 18:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Assira Al-Shimaliya town then searched residents and vehicles until 19:00.

Raid

1. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Huwara town and detained a resident after storming his home.
2. At 10:50, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed archaeological site in the area then withdrew at 15:30.
3. At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Assirah Al-Shimaliya town, detained a resident then withdrew at 02:05.
4. At 02:40, Israeli forces raided Askar camp in Nablus city, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 04:00.
5. At 02:50, Israeli forces raided Burin village, detained 2 residents then withdrew at 04:15.

Detention

1. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Fawzi Ahmad Mustafa in Huwara town.
2. Israeli forces detained Hassan Ahmad Jaber Sawalmah in Assira Al-Shimaliya town.
3. Israeli forces detained Hamza Hassan Qatani and Ahmad Jamil Sharqawi in Nablus city.
4. Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Billal Kamal Qaddus and Khalid Hisham Al-Najjar in Burin village.

Settlers Attacks

1. At 10:40, a group of Israeli settlers stormed the entrance of Al-Naqura village then withdrew at 10:55.
2. At 16:40, Israeli settlers stormed a plot of land in the south area of Madma village and installed tents in the area then placed a barbed wire fence around the plot of land in an attempt confiscate the plot of land.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 17:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Yussuf village then searched residents and vehicles.

Attack

1. At 11:45, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Zawiya town opened fire towards a resident who was herding his goats in a prohibited area during which they forced him to flee the area.
2. At 15:20, Israeli forces positioned near the north entrance of Salfit city, fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents as they were holding pictures of Palestinian detainees in solidarity with those on hunger strike.

JERICHO

Raid

At 01:50, Israeli forces raided Al-Zabadiya village, detained 2 residents and temporarily detained Mohammad Yusef Zabidat {A National Security Force officer} then released him at a later time.

Detention

Israeli forces detained 2 residents:Ibrahim Salameh Salah Zabidat and Loai Mohammad Yusef Zabidat.

Temporary Detention

At 01:50, Israeli forces temporarily detained Mohammad Yusef Zabidat {A National Security Force officer} during their raid into Al-Zabidat village then released him at a later time.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Jinata town then searched residents and vehicles until 12:20.
2. At 19:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Husan village then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.
3. At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Teqou' town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:10.

Raid

1. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city and summoned Moath Mohammad Suwan to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
2. At 08:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ubidiya town, stormed and searched 3 homes , confiscated a vehicle owned by Hisham Daud Radaydeh.
3. At 10:00, Israeli forces raided Al-Ayda camp.
4. At 01:55, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town, temporarily detained 2 residents then withdrew at 04:25.

Temporary Detention

At 01:55, Israeli forces temporarily detained Arwa Ibrahim Musa Al-Khatib and Rafat Arwa Ibrahim Musa Al-Khatib then released him at a later time.

Confiscation of Property

At 08:00, Israeli forces confiscated a vehicle owned by Hisham Daoud Radayda during their raid into Ubeidiya town.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:20, Israeli forces set up 2 checkpoints at the North entrance of Hebron city { along road (35) near Halhul town bridge} and at the entrance of Al-Huwar area {locate at the North entrance of Halhul town} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 16:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhoul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

1. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Surif town and detained a resident.
2. On May 24th 2017, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar town and detained a child after storing his home.

Detention

1. At dawn on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Isam Hisham Yunis Al-Hashlamoun, Adnan Mohammad Al-Zaro and Nabil Na'im Al-Natsheh during their raid into Hebron city.
2. On May 24th 2017, Israeli forces positioned at Abu Al-Rish Military checkpoint located in the old city of Hebron detained Mohammad Daoud Abu Sineneh.
3. Israeli forces detained Shaher Jamil Al-Hieh in Surif town.
4. Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Alami {16 years old} in Beit Ummar town.

Attack

At 12:35, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Arub camp fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 12:00, Israeli forces closed Al-Ibrahimi mosque compound in the old city of Hebron and prevented worshipers from praying for alleged construction work on the mosque entrance.

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 and Khan Yunis 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.

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

1. At 20:00 on May 23rd 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired tank artillery shells towards agricultural land in east Al-Tufah neighborhood located in east Gaza city.
2. At 06:30 on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Zaytouneh neighborhood located in south east Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 18:00 on May 24th 2017, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire and launched tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning 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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