(i) On April 9th2016, 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.
(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.
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Daily Report April 10th 2016
Daily Report April 10th 2016
JERUSALEM
(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.
(i) On April 8th 2016, Israeli forces detained Oday Amran Obied (A resident of Al-Eisawiya village) as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
(ii) On April 8th 2016, Israeli forces positioned near one of the main gate entrances leading to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem. detained 2 residents: Akram Al-Ghazawi and Samah Al-Ghazawi.
(iii) On April 8th 2016, Israeli forces detained Mohammad Jamous (A resident of Abu Dis town) as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
(iv) At 08:00, Israeli forces positioned near one of the main gate entrances leading to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem detained Islam Al-Bashiti (A resident of Jerusalem city).
(v) At 09:00, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Amjad Abu Sbieh and Mohammad Al-Shalabi {both residents of Jerusalem}.
At 08:30, Israeli forces positioned near Bab Hata gate {a main gate entrance leafing to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem assaulted Firas Jarjour (A resident of Jerusalem city).
At 20:50, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Qalandiya village fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
(i) The Israeli army continues to close with cement blocks the Wall gate in Abu Dis town.
(ii) The Israeli army continues to deny civilian access through the Wall gate on Al-Shayyah road in the area between Al-Sawahira Al-Sharqiya and Al-Slewahira Al-Gharbiya villages, only allowing civilians holding Jerusalem IDs to cross, after subjecting them to thorough searches using electronic devices.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
(i) The Israeli army continues to close the entrances to Sinjil village well as the junction to Kafr Malik and ‘Ein Samiya villages
(ii) 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.
(i) At 14:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Atarah town bridge then searched residents and vehicles until 15:30.
(ii) At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Budrous and Qubiya villages then searched residents and vehicles until 19:30.
(iii) At 20:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint near Al-Nabi Saleh village then searched residents and vehicles.
(i) At 14:20, Israeli forces raided Bir Ziet town until 15:30.
(ii) At 00:30, Israeli forces raided Bil’in village, stormed 2 homes and summoned Nafez Abdel-Kareem to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 03:25.
(iii) At 05:00, Israeli forces raided Silwad town and detained 2 residents.
Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Billal Subhi Hamad and Ma’moun Bassam Hamad in Silwad town.
JENIN
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.
On the morning of April 9th 2016, Israeli forces positioned at a checkpoint in Ramallah city detained Nidal Yusef Sabihat (A resident of Rumana village).
Israeli forces continue to close the wall gate and only allow those holding special permits to enter through it.
TUBAS
At 12:30 on March 15th 2016, Israeli forces closed the east entrance of Al-Aqaba village with cement blocks.
At 13:20, Israeli forces positioned in Al-Malah area located in the North Jordan valley area temporarily detained Sajjed Abedel-Rauf Basharat as he was driving in a vehicle with his wife and mother then released them at 14:40.
TULKAREM
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.
At 17:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Quffin town then searched residents and vehicles.
(i) At 00:10, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem city , Tulkarem camp , Nur Al-Shams camp and Faroun village until 02:10.
(ii) At 01:40, Israeli forces raided Anabta town until 02:10.
At 11:40, a group of Israeli settlers positioned near Shufa village stoned residents and vehicles passing through the area.
QALQILIYA
(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 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
(ii) At 12:00 and again at 18:25 , Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 15:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in the area between Azzun and Kafr Thulth town then searched residents and vehicles until16:30.
(iv) At 16:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hajja village then searched residents and vehicles.
(v) At 19:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
(i) The Israeli army continues to restrict access at ‘Azzun ‘Atma Wall gate and impeded the free flow of traffic. The Israeli army continues to close with an iron gate the entrance to the village of Wadi Al- Rasha and to deny civilian access.
(ii) The Israeli army allows residents to access the village through Gate #109. Having removed the gate at the entrance to the village of Ras Atiya; the Israeli army only allows students to cross to their schools outside the village through the Habla gate.
NABLUS
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 northern entrance to Qabalan town; the southern entrances to the town of Jamma’in and the villages of Duma and Qaryut.
(ii) Since 06:30 on November 22nd 2015, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Aqraba and Yanoun village with dirt mounds.
(iii) 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.
(iv) Since 18:30 on January 19th 2016, Israeli forces closed the main road connecting Huwara and Walada village with dirt mounds.
At 22:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Deir Sharaf village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 22:50.
SALFIT
(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.
Israeli forces continue to intensify their restrictions at Za’tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.
At 20:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Kafr Al-Dik town then searched residents and vehicles.
At 02:15, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya town, stormed several homes, detained a resident then withdrew at 05:00.
Israeli forces detained Mu’taz Nabeel Mutliq Shaqour in Al-Zawiya town.
At 07:50 on April 9th 2016, Israeli forces positioned at Za’tara junction checkpoint temporarily detained 2 National Security Force Officers: Maher Nazal Yusef Abu Odah and Mohammad Ahde Abdel-Salam Daghlas then released them at 08:10.
JERICHO
Israeli forces continue to intensify its restrictions at Al-Hamra checkpoint set up along the road connecting Jericho and Nablus District.
At 08:00, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Karama {Allenby} bridge detained Zakariya Abdel-Qadder Assad Suwadin (A resident of Azzun town in Qalqiliya district) as he was returning from Jordan.
At 08:00, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Humra checkpoint detained Ali Bashar Sawfta (A resident of Tubas city) then released him at a later time.
BETHLEHEM
(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.
1. (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) 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.
(iii) 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.
(iv) 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.
(v) On February 25th 2016, Israeli forces closed the main entrance gate leading to Um Al-Rakaba area in Al-Khader.
(vi) 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.
(vii) At 12:25 on March 18th 2016, Israeli forces closed the north entrance of Marah Rabah village which leads to Beit Fajjar town with dirt mounds.
At 15:25, Israeli forces raided Husan village and summoned Ra’fat Raji Sibatin to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.
HEBRON
(i) 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.
(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.
(i) At 23:40, Israeli forces raided Hebron city, summoned 2 residents: Kamal Yahya Al-Ja’bari and Osama Lut Idris then withdrew at 01:15.
(ii) At 00:20, Israeli forces raided Yatta town, summoned Ismail Abu Fannar to report to Israeli intelligence for questioning then withdrew at 04:15.
(iii) At 01:30, Israeli forces raided Khursa village then stormed and searched a home.
At 21:15, Israeli forces positioned near Al-Aroub camp fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.
ALL DISTRICTS
• At 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 in the coming month.
• Israeli forces broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Central Gaza, Khan Yunis and Rafah.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza and Central Gaza.
NORTHERN GAZA
Beit Hanun (Erez) is closed.
(i) At 07:00 on April 9th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area in west Beit Lahiya.
(ii) At 11:20 on April 9th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area in west Beit Lahiya.
(iii) At 18:00 on April 9th 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Sudaniya area in west Beit Lahiya.
GAZA
(i) Al-Muntar (Karni) Crossing is closed. Beginning on 02 March 2011, the Crossing has been effectively closed following a unilateral Israeli decision.
(ii) Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing is closed. Beginning on 04 January 2010, the Crossing has closed following a unilateral Israeli decision
CENTRAL GAZA
(i) At 11:20 on April 9th 2016, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Maghazi camp.
(ii) At 21:15, 2016, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores Al-Nusirrat camp.
KHAN YUNIS
At 10:45, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khaz’a town.
RAFAH
(i) Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
(ii) Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed
(iii) Sufa Crossing is closed
(iv) Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is closed.
At 10:35, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in North east Rafah city