Daily Report March 23, 2016

• On March 22nd 2016, the Israeli army, intensified their restrictions at the entrance to Jerusalem city, set up several flying checkpoints on the main road leading to the city and prevented worshipers from conducting prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque compound which forced residents to conduct prayers near checkpoints located outside Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
• The Israeli army continues to close the ‘demarcation area’ along the Wall in the area surrounding occupied East Jerusalem and restricts access to local residents as well as to civilians holding special permits.
• The Israeli army continues to impose a blockade and deny civilian access to a hill between Biddu and Beit Iksa villages.

• The Israeli army continues to close with cement blocks and dirt mounds the entrance to Jaba’ village.
• The Israeli army continues to close with an iron gate the eastern entrance to Beit Iksa village and forces civilians to access Jerusalem city through Qalandiya checkpoint. 

• Israeli authorities continue to consider Qalandiya checkpoint a “border crossing point” and designate a special crossing lane for holders of Jerusalem IDs and another for those possessing permits to access Jerusalem city.
• On September 19th 2012, Israeli forces closed Ras Khamis checkpoint near Shu ‘fat camp and impeded the free flow of traffic in order to construct the wall.
• At 21:00, Israeli forces closed Shu’fat checkpoint in Jerusalem and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time.

• At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis, stormed and searched several homes then withdrew at 05:00.

• At 14:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hizma town then searched residents and vehicles.

• At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Kabsah area in Abu Dis town fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several resident’s for alleged stoning.

• At dawn on March 22nd 2016, Israeli forces detained 2 children: Ahmad Mohammad Kayed (16 years old) and Ibrahim Ali Siyam (17 years old) {Both residents of Mukhmas village}.
• At 18:00, Israeli forces detained Ismail Khaled Ismail Abu Ghanam (A resident of Al-Tur neighbourhood).
• At 18:00, Israeli forces detained Issa Attallah Issa Hamad (A resident of Abu Dis).
• At 21:00, Israeli forces detained the child Hamed Loai Aslan (16 years old) {A resident of Qalandiya camp} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.

• On March 21st 2016, Israeli forces demolished a home owned by Abu Sawi Family in Silwan neighbourhood for allegedly being built without a licence.
• On March 21st 2016, Israeli forces demolished a home owned by Abu Qalbien family in Silwan neighbourhood and then imposed a hefty fine for allegedly being built without a licence.
• At 12:00, Israeli forces demolished a home owned by Majdi Jamal Idris in Beit Hanina town.
• At 12:20, Israeli forces demolished a apartment owned by Imad Abbsi in Silwan neighbourhood and then imposed a hefty fine for allegedly being built without a licence.

• At 10:00, Israeli forces stormed Jabal Al-Mukabir neighbourhood forced Khader Abidat to demolish his merchant shop and then imposed a hefty fine for allegedly being built without a licence

• At 09:30, Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem and provoked worshipers.

• The Israeli army continues to close the entrances to Sinjil village well as the junction to Kafr Malik and ‘Ein Samiya villages
• At 24:00 on February 14th 2016, closed the main road near the entrance of “Bet El” settlement which leads to Al-Jalazoun camp with cement blocks for alleged gunfire.

• At 11:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Atarah bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 13:00.
• At 20:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Ein Sinya roundabout located along the main road connecting Ramallah and Nablus then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.
• At 22:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Ras Kar Kar and Kafr Ni’meh villages then searched residents and vehicles until 00:15

• At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Awarta town confiscated a vehicle owned by Hamadah Saleh {A Palestinian Detainee}.
• At 02:00, Israeli forces raided Beit Rima, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:45.

• On December 24th 2015, Israeli forces closed off the area  {900m wide and 100m long} along the main road connecting Jenin and Tulkarem leading to south Ya’bad and installed a barbed wire fence around the area  and declared the area a closed military zone.

• The Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds the road leading to the town of ‘Arraba east of the illegal settlement Dotan

• At 20:25, Israeli forces raided Ya’bad, clashed with several residents , stormed a home owned by Yahya Mustafa Abu Shamaleh after opening fire towards the home and temporarily detained his family members and released them at a later time then withdrew at 22:00.
• At dawn on March 23rd 2016, Israeli forces raided Barta’a Al-Sharqiya and detained 3 residents after storming and searching their homes

• Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ameed Tariq Qubha, Rida Ahmad Tawfiq Qubha and Mansour Abdallah Masaud in Barta’a Al-Sharqiya village.

• At 08:30 and again at 20:35, Israeli forces continue to intensify their restrictions at “Eniv” checkpoint located along the main road connecting Tulkarem and Nablus and impeded the free flow of traffic until 22:20.

• At 15:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Ras area then searched residents and vehicles.

• At 15:30, Israeli forces raided Qur and Kafr Sur villages until 16:50.
• At 03:15, Israeli forces raided Attil, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:00.

• Israeli forces continue to close with cement blocks agricultural roads east of Azzun town.
• In addition to closing the gate installed since the outbreak the second Intifada, the Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds the eastern entrance to Kafr Qaddum village.
• Since 10:40 on September 1st 2015, Israeli forces closed an agricultural road leading to Far’ata village which is located near “Gillad” settlement with a steel Gate.

• At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.

• At 22:30, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city, clashed with several residents then withdrew at 03:00.

• Since December 17th 2013, Israeli forces ordered the closure 500 dunumes of land in Qusra village as a closed military area.

• The Israeli army continues to close the northern entrance to Qabalan town; the southern entrances to the town of Jamma’in and the villages of Duma and Qaryut.
• Since 06:30 on November 22nd 2015, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Aqraba and Yanoun village with dirt mounds.
• Since 13:00 on December 1st 2015, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Tel village and the bypass road near “Yitsahar” settlement and installed a steel gate in the area.
• Since 18:30 on January 19th 2016, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Huwara and Walada village with dirt mounds.

• At 10:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Deir Sharaf village junction located along the main road connecting Nablus and Tulkarem then searched residents and vehicles until 11:40.
• At 13:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sarah village junction located along the main road connecting Nablus and Qalqiliya then searched residents and vehicles until 15:50.

• At 14:30, Israeli forces raided Sabustiya village until 16:20.
• At 00:15, Israeli forces raided Nablus city as they escorted a group of Israeli settlers who stormed Joseph’s Tomb, during which they clashed with several residents and as a result injured Mohammad Mahmoud Omar Mizhir, then stormed and searched 3 apartment buildings and temporarily detained its occupants and released them after recording their Identification numbers and telephone numbers then withdrew at 05:30.

•  At 19:15, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint located along the main road connecting Nablus and Qalqiliya detained 2 residents: Issam Marwan Nasser Abu Howliya and Mahmoud Ali Abu Mustafa {both residents of Balata camp in Nablus} for allegedly finding a knife in their vehicle

• The Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds the entrance to two detour roads connecting Marda village to its farmland.
• Since 11:00 on July 30th 2012, Israeli forces have closed two roads leading to Abu Nasar and Qatan Al-Jama’ located in western area of Deir Istiya with cement blocks.

• At 16:00, Israeli forces continue to intensify their restrictions at Za’tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 17:00

• At 08:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Yasuf village then searched residents and vehicles.
• At 18:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Al-Mutawi road located between Salfit city and Burqin town then searched residents and vehicles.
• At 21:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Zawiya town then searched residents and vehicles.

• At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Kafr Al-Dik town, stormed and searched several homes, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:00.
• At 02:35, Israeli forces raided Qarwat Bani Hassan then stormed and searched a home.

• At 21:10, Israeli forces positioned at Za’tara checkpoint detained Osama Mohammad Mahmoud Fadil (A resident of Askar camp in Nablus).
• Israeli forces detained Yusef Hussein Yusef Qasoul in Kafr Al-Dik town.

• Israeli forces continue to intensify its restrictions at Al-Hamra checkpoint set up along the road connecting Jericho and Nablus District.

At 02:05, Israeli forces raided Jericho city and Ein Dweik Al-Tahta village, detained a resident then withdrew at 03:20.

Israeli forces detained Ahmjad Ammar Fahidat in Jericho.

• The Israeli army continues to close roads to An Nu’man village, with the exception of the road leading to the Wall gate in the south-eastern area of the village.
• Since 15 September 2007, the Israel army has prevented civilians from accessing or staying on 22 dunumes of confiscated land in Al Mazmuriya area in Beit Sahur and Bethlehem cities.

• The Israeli army continues to close the Beit Jala-Wadi Ahmed road; a road between Um Tuba and Al-Jass ; a road between Um Tuba and Khilat Nu’man: a road between Um Tuba and the wall; a road between Al-Khas village and the wall; the 2 by pass roads located south of Al-Walaja; a road between Talita Qumi and Nazlat Al-Sider in Beit Jala; the eastern road of Al-Khader; the road between Al-Khader and Beit Jala  ; Wadi Rahal road near “Ifrat” settlement ,the road between Al-Khader and road #60 which lead to the eastern neighbourhoods of Bethlehem; a road leading to  Wadi Rahal, and a road east of Beit Fajjar town with dirt mounds.
• Since 10:45 on September 8th 2015, Israeli forces closed the agricultural road located in Arab Al-Rashaydeh village located near “Malee Amous” settlement with dirt mounds.
• Since May 8th 2013, Israeli forces closed the road connecting Al-Carmisan area in Beit Jalla and Al-Walaja with a steel gate and barbed wires.
• At 09:15 on February 16th 2016, Israeli forces closed the bypass road connecting Za’tara and Ush Al-Ghurab area located in east Beit Sahur town with dirt mounds.
• On February 25th 2016, Israeli forces closed the main entrance gate leading to Um Al-Rakaba area in Al-Khader.
• At 22:40 on March 17th 2016, Israeli forces closed all entrances of Beit Fajjar town and prevented residents from entering or exiting the town.
• At 12:25 on March 18th 2016, Israeli forces closed the north entrance road of Marah Rabah village which leads to Beit Fajjar town with cement blocks.

• At 21:35, Israeli forces closed Al-Container checkpoint, impeded the free flow of traffic from both sides then reopened it at a later time.

• At 08:45, Israeli forces raided Beit Fajjar, stormed a stone cutting mill, temporarily detained several workers and released them at  a later time and again at 01:45 stormed several homes and detained 3 residents.
• At 12:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader town, set up a up a checkpoint and again at 18:05, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 2 children: Diya Mohammad Issa (14 years old) and Ahmad Yusef Mohammad Atwan (9 years old) leaving them hospitalised.

• At 09:30, the child Abdallah Abdel Hameed Ibrahim Al-Tus (11 years old) {A resident of Al-Duhisheh camp in Bethlehem}after he was struck by a tear gas grenade canister fired by Israeli forces  and as a result left him hospitalised

• At 13:05, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Billal Bin Rabah mosque located in North Bethlehem fired stun grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
• At 18:25, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Ayda camp in North Bethlehem city fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured the child Tariq Mohammad Ali Sarour (16 years old) and as a result left him hospitalised.

• Israeli forces detained 3 residents: Ammar Mohammad Mahmoud Taqatqa, Mohammad Jallal Mohammad Taqatqa and Mohammad Salem Mohammad Thawabteh in Beit Fajjar

• The Israeli army continues to close Al-Shuhada’ Street, Al-Sahleh and Khuzq Al-Far areas, as well as the old gold market in Hebron’s Old City. In addition to closing the entrance to Al-Qeisi neighbourhood, the Israeli army continues to close the entrances to the area of Al-Hisba (the fruits and vegetables market) with an electronic gate; Al-Laban Market also remains closed.
• Since 05 January 2009, the Israeli army has closed the area located along the Green Line south of the town of Yatta. Having seized land for Wall construction, the Israeli army evicted the Palestinian residents and denied them access to the area.

(i) The Israeli army continues to prohibit Palestinian vehicles from travelling along the old Al-Shalala Street leading to Hebron’s Old City. (ii) The Israeli army continues to close the bypass road connecting Bani Na’im and Zif village junction with dirt mounds. (iii) The Israeli Army continues to close the entrance of Beit Ummar (located near the local Cemetery) with dirt mounds.

At 19:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Aroub camp searched residents and vehicles.

(i) At 09:05, Israeli forces raided Hebron city until 13:40. (ii) At 02:25 on March 23rd 2016, Israeli forces raided Dura town until 04:25.

At 11:35, Israeli forces stormed Yatta town and demolished a home and a livestock den owned by Shaher Ahmad Issa Abu Aram.

• Beit Hanun (Erez) is open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.