Daily Report April 07, 2016

(i) On April 6th 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 under the age of 50 from conducting prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque compound which forced residents to conduct prayers near checkpoints located outside Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
(ii) 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.
(iii) The Israeli army continues to impose a blockade and deny civilian access to a hill between Biddu and Beit Iksa villages.

(i) The Israeli army continues to close with cement blocks and dirt mounds the entrance to Jaba’ village.
(ii) 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.

(i) 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.
(ii) 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 14:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance of Hizma village then searched residents and vehicles.

At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Al-Ram town until 03:20.

(i) At 09:00, Israeli forces positioned in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem detained Hazim Siyam.
(ii) At 09:00, Israeli forces positioned in the old city of Jerusalem detained Ruwayda Al-Qawasmeh (A resident of Jerusalem) as she exited Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
(iii) At 22:40, Israeli forces positioned at Jaba’ checkpoint detained Majdi Suliman Majed Attiya (A resident of Kafr Ni’meh village in Ramallah District).
(iv) At 04:00 on April 7th 2016, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Dalal Al-Hashlamoun and Ayda Al-Saydawi after storming their homes in the old city of Jerusalem.

On April 6th 2016, Israeli forces forced Shireen Al-Saydawi to demolish a section of her home (consisting of 2 rooms built out of wood and Aluminum) in Beit Hanina town in Jerusalem then imposed a hefty financial penalty for allegedly being built without a license.

At 08:30, 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.

(i) The Israeli army continues to close the entrances to Sinjil village well as the junction to Kafr Malik and ‘Ein Samiya villages
(ii) Since 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 13:35, Israeli forces closed Al-Mahkama checkpoint located near “Bet El” settlement in the north area of Al-Bireh city and impeded the free flow of traffic until reopening it at a later time.

(i) At 15:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Atarah bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 16:50.
(ii) At 15:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Ein Sinya village roundabout (along the main road connecting Ramallah and Nablus) then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 19:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along Yabroud village bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 20:00.
(iv) At 21:15, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles until 21:40.
(v) At 21:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Sinjil town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

(i) At 04:30 on April 6th 2016, Israeli forces raided Ni’lin town and detained 4 residents (including 2 children).
(ii) At 02:35, Israeli forces raided Beit Illou village, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 03:10.

Israeli forces detained 4 residents: Abdallah Ameen Abdel-Mu’ti Sarour (16 years old), Haytham Sa’ed Jameel (16 years old), Abdallah Jamal Saleem and Othman Hassan Al-Khawajah in Ni’lin town.

At 21:25, Israeli forces positioned near the bypass road in Khirbithat Al-Misbah village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

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 and the south entrance of Ya’bad.

At 15:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Yamoun town junction then searched residents and vehicles.

At 06:00, Israeli forces raided Jenin Camp and detained 2 residents including a child.

Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Ameen Faraheet (17 years old) and Omar Nafe’ Al-Sa’di in Jenin camp.

At 09:05 and again at 15:40, 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 17:00.

(i) At 14:30, Israeli forces raided Beit Lid town until 14:50.
(ii) At 02:50, Israeli forces raided Kafr Jamal village and detained a resident

(i) Israeli forces continue to close with cement blocks agricultural roads east of Azzun town.
(ii) 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.
(iii) 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.

(i) At 12:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
(ii) At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Azzun Town Bridge located along the main road connecting Qalqilya and Tulkarem then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 13:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablah town Tunnel located at the south entrance of Qalqiliya town then searched residents and vehicles.
(iv) At 13:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya then searched residents and vehicles.
(v) At 18:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction then then searched residents and vehicles until 20:30.

At 03:00 on April 6th 2016, Israeli forces raided Assala village and detained a A National Security force officer.

Israeli forces detained Malik Billal Ahmad Rabi in Asalah village.

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

(i) The Israeli army continues to close the southern entrances of Qaryut village.
(ii) At 06:30 on November 22nd 2015, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Aqraba and Yanoun village with dirt mounds.
(iii) At 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.
(iv) At 18:30 on January 19th 2016, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Huwara and Walada village with dirt mounds.

At 18:55, Israeli forces intensified its restrictions at Beit Furiq checkpoint until 20:20.

(i) At 11:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Deir Sharaf village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 13:30.
(ii) At 18:55, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Qusra and Jurish villages then searched residents and vehicles until 22:45

(i) At 02:35, Israeli forces raided Qabalan town then stormed and searched 3 homes.
(ii) At 00:20, 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 Ismail Amjad Abdel-Kareem then withdrew at 05:50.

(i) The Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds the entrance to two detour roads connecting Marda village to its farmland.
(ii) 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 18:55, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at Za’tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

At 08:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near“Ariel” settlement junction then searched residents and vehicles.

(i) At 13:55, Israeli forces raided Rafat village until 15:00.
(ii) At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Bidya then stormed and searched a home.

At 16:00, Israeli forces detained Othman Hassan Balasmeh (A resident of Salfit city) as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.

(i) 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.
(ii) 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.

(i) 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.
(ii) 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.
(iii) 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.
(iv) 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.
(v) 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.
(vi) On February 25th 2016, Israeli forces closed the main steel entrance gate leading to Um Al Rakaba area in Al-Khader town.
(vii) At 22:40 on March 17th 2016, Israeli forces closed all entrances leading to Beit Fajjar thus preventing residents or vehicles from entering or exiting.
(viii) At 12:25 on March 18th 2016, Israeli forces closed the east entrance of Marah Rabah village.

(i) At 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Al-Waljah village then searched residents and vehicles until 13:15.
(ii) At 17:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Harmalah village then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 00:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Dar Salah village located at the east entrance of Beit Sahour then searched residents and vehicles until 01:50.

At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Khader then stormed and searched several homes.

At 14:50, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Nashash area junction located at the south entrance of Bethlehem city temporally detained 3 children: Mu’tasim Omar Mohammad Issa (14 years old), Abdel-Rahman Yassin Da’dou’ (14 years old) and Obaydah Mahmoud Ismail Mahmoud (14 years old) {All residents of Al-Khader} then released them at a later time

(i) The Israeli army continues to close 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.
(ii) 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 20:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bani Na’im town then searched residents and vehicles.

(i) At dawn on April 6th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Burj village and detained a resident.
(ii) At 11:50, Israeli forces raided Khursa village, stormed a vehicle rental lot office and summoned its owner: Mohammad Mahmoud Hamdan to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
(iii) At 00:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Thahriya town, stormed and searched a home and took measurements of a home owned by Suhban Mahmoud Wael Al-Teti then withdrew at 04:30.
(iv) At 05:45, Israeli forces raided Surif town and detained a resident.

(i) Israeli forces detained Ahmad Amin Mohammad Amereh in Al-Burj village.
(ii) Israeli forces detained Othman Talib Abu Farah in Surif town.

At 14:00, Israeli forces stormed Al-Simiya village located west Al-Samou’ town demolished a home and a livestock den owned by Shihadeh Ghazi Yassin Al-Daghamin.