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Daily Report February 27 2020

Total: 87

DAILY SITUATION REPORT

                                              08:00, 26th February 2020  – 08:00, 27th February 2020

WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Flying Checkpoints

At 00:20, the occupying forces set up a roadblock at the entrance to the village of Al-Issawiya to search cars and check the identities of citizens.

Raid

1. At 00:20, Israeli forces raided Al-Issawiya village, where clashes took place with the citizens, while they were patrolling.
2. At dawn on February 27 2020, Israeli forces raided Al-Sawahra village and patrolled.

Detention

1. At 12:30, the Israeli occupation forces arrested, in Wadi Wadi Al-Joz neighborhood of Jerusalem, the citizen: Khalil Al-Tafakji (Director of the Maps Department at the Arab Studies Association), after raiding and searching his house.
2. At 12:30, the occupation forces arrested in the town of Beit Hanina, the lawyer: Kamal Obeidat (President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jerusalem).

Temporary Detention

On the morning of February 26, 2020, the occupation forces detained Dimitri Daliani, after storming his house, and released him on the same evening.

Deportation

On 26. 02. 2020, the occupation authorities in Jerusalem issued a decision to deport the citizen: Ibrahim Ghosheh - residents of the Old City of Jerusalem, and to prevent him from entering the rest of the West Bank for two months in a row.

Attack

1. At 24:00, Israeli forces in Shuafat refugee camp in Jerusalem fired tear gas and tear gas canisters towards the citizens, on the pretext that they were throwing stones.
2. At 00:20, the Israeli occupation forces, during the storming of Al-Issawiya village, fired sound and tear gas canisters at the citizens, on the pretext that they were throwing rocks while they were patrolling.

Assaults on Property

On 26. 02. 2020, the occupation forces in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem delivered notifications to vacate two plots of land consisting of a car wash and a bus stop, and gave the owners 48 hours to implement the decision.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 11:00, groups of extremist settlers, under the protection of the occupation police, stormed the courtyards of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, and made provocative tours of its courtyards and facilities.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 20:10, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock at the entrance to the village of Al-Nabi Saleh to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.
2. At 02:15, the Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the "Halamish" colony, and severely beat a citizen leaving him brused.

Raid

At 04:30, an Israeli army force moved into Ramallah, and arrested a citizen.

Detention

1. At 17:35, the Israeli occupation forces arrested near Samaj Al-Sharqawi, a resident of Al-Amari refugee camp, near the “Pesagout” colony located on the eastern outskirts of Al-Bireh city.
2. The detainee in the city of Ramallah is: Muhammad Dawud Abu Khalil - residents of the town of Hizma in the Jerusalem Governorate.

Attack

1. On the evening of February 26, 2020, the occupation forces, located in the vicinity of “Pesagout” settlement, fired metal bullets coated with rubber and sound and tear gas canisters towards the citizens, under the pretext that they were throwing stones.
2. At 01:20, the Israeli occupation forces tasked with guarding the separation wall, adjacent to the town of Nilin, opened fire at a number of civilians, wounding a citizen.

Injuries

The wounded person, due to gunfire, by the occupation forces in charge of guarding the separation wall, adjacent to the town of Ni'lin, is: Muhammad Jamil Omar.

Physical Assault

At 02:15, the Israeli occupation forces, while setting up a checkpoint near "Halamish" settlement, severely beat the citizen: Qusai Al-Tamimi - residents of Deir Nizam village, which resulted in his injury - with bruises.

Closure of main Roads

At 20:10, the Israeli occupation forces closed the iron gate at the entrance to Deir Abu Mishaal village, in front of traffic, and reopened it later.

JENIN

Raid

1. At 21:50, Israeli forces raided the city of Jenin and its camp, where clashes took place with the citizens, which resulted in the injury of a citizen, and also arrested 2 citizens in the camp.
2. At dawn on February 27 2020, an Israeli army force stormed the village of Kafr Dan, and arrested a citizen.

Detention

1. The two detainees in Jenin camp are: Omar Fadl Gideon and Hussein Rajeh Bali.
2. The detainee in the village of Kafr Dan is: Muhammad Ahmad Shafiq Abed.

Attack

At 21:50, during the Israeli incursion into Jenin and its camp, the Israeli occupation forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets and sound and tear gas canisters towards the citizens, under the pretext that they were throwing rocks while searching and searching a number of houses, wounding a citizen - residents of Jenin camp.

Injuries

The wounded during clashes with the occupation forces in Jenin camp is: Ahmad Muhammad Jaradat.

TUBAS

Military Checkpoints

At 11:10, the Israeli occupation forces increased their procedures at Tayasir checkpoint, and impeded the movement of traffic until 12:25.

Settlers Attacks

At 09:55, a group of settlers in the Umm al-Quba area in the northern Jordan Valley, grazing their cows on the agricultural lands of the citizens.

TULKAREM

Flying Checkpoints

At 09:05, the occupying forces set up a roadblock near the junction of the village of Izbat Shufa to search cars and check the identities of the citizens.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:15, the Israeli forces set up a roadblock at the eastern entrance to the city of Qalqilya, to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.
2. At 16:00, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock at the entrance to the village of Kafr Laqif, to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.

Raid

1. At 18:20, an Israeli army force stormed the town of Azzun, and clashes took place with the citizens, while they were patrolling.
2. At 01:30, an Israeli army force stormed the city of Qalqilya, stormed and searched a number of houses, and arrested two citizens (including 2 brothers). Two citizens (brothers) also received notifications for reviewing the Israeli intelligence services, namely: Amir Bassam Abu Sharb and his brother Shadi , And pulled out at 5:30.

Detention

The 4 detainees in the city of Qalqilya are: Rami Yousef Sunainah, Ali Al-Badawi, Muhammad Amin Shaath, and his brother Muhannad.

Attack

1. At 16:15, the occupation forces in the vicinity of the Jaljulia checkpoint, southeast of Qalqilya, fired tear gas and tear gas canisters towards the demonstrators, on the pretext that they were throwing rocks.
2. At 18:20, during the storming of Azzun, the Israeli occupation forces fired tear gas and tear gas canisters at the citizens, under the pretext that they were throwing rocks while searching a number of houses.

SALFIT

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:30, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock at the entrance to the town of Deir Ballut, to search cars and verify identity cards.

Raid

1. At 11:30, an Israeli army force stormed the village of Yasuf, and patrolled.
2. At 01:45, an Israeli army force raided the village of Qarawat Bani Hassan, arrested a citizen, and withdrew at 06:00.

Detention

1. The one detained in Qarawat Bani Hassan is: Othman Mahmoud Othman Assi.
2. On the evening of February 26, 2020, the Israeli occupation forces arrested at the Za'tara Junction checkpoint, the journalist: Mujahid Bani Muflih - residents of the town of Beita.

JERICHO

Flying Checkpoints

At 16:50, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock near the western entrance to Al-Auja village to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.

Raid

At 08:10, Israeli forces raided Al-Auja village, arrested 3 civilians, and withdrew at 10:30.

Detention

The 3 detainees in the village of Al-Auja are: Ahmad Faraj Sa`ayda, Jasser Fahd Muhammad Atiyyat, and Mustafa Theeb Muhammad Atiyat.

Confiscation of Property

At 11:40, the Israeli occupation forces confiscated tents and electricity generator south of the Nabi Musa area, owned by Hani Mohammed Al-Rashaideh - residents of Al-Rashaideh village, in the Bethlehem governorate.

BETHLEHEM

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:30, the occupation forces set up a roadblock in the Aqaba Hassan area (on the main road leading to the western villages in the Bethlehem Governorate). The roadblock was set up at 15:20 to search cars and verify citizens ’identities until 17:00.
2. At 15:35, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock near the Al-Nashash Junction (the southern entrance to the city of Bethlehem) to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.
3. At 15:50, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock at the entrance to the town of Janata, to search cars and verify citizens ’identities until 17:00 hours.
4. At 23:20, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock under the bridge of Al-Khader, to search cars and verify citizens ’identities until 24:00.

Raid

At dawn on 27 February 2020, a force of the occupation army stormed the town of Al-Ubeidiya, and arrested a citizen. It also handed over the citizen: Nidal Salman Shanaita, a notification to the Israeli intelligence review.

Detention

The detainee in the town of Al-Ubeidiya is: Jawad Saqr Rabiah.

House Demolition

At 06:30, the Israeli occupation forces demolished an 80-square-meter house, owned by Abd al-Qadir Abu Hammad, in the village of Khalat al-Hoor, in the village of Al-Walajah.

Destruction of Property

At 06:30, the Israeli occupation forces demolished a garage owned by the citizen: Saleh Khalifa, in the Khalat Al-Samak area, in Al-Walajah village, on the pretext of not licensing.

Closure of main Roads

At 17:10, the Israeli occupation forces closed the road between Surif and the village of Al-Jab'a, in front of traffic.

HEBRON

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 11:10, the occupation forces set up a roadblock at the eastern entrance to Yatta to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.
2. At 11:10, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock at the southern entrance to the city of Hebron (near the “Hagai” settlement), to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.
3. At 19:30, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock at the entrance of Yatta to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.
4. At 20:55, the Israeli occupation forces set up a roadblock at the junction of Beit Enoun village, to search cars and verify citizens ’identities.

Raid

1. At 18:40, an Israeli army force stormed the town of Halhoul, detained a citizen, and released him at 00:30.
2. At 01:05, an Israeli army force stormed the town of Idna and patrolled.
3. At 07:20, Israeli forces raided the village of Deir Samet, stormed and searched a house.
4. At dawn on February 27 02 2020, an Israeli army force stormed the town of Surif, and arrested a citizen.

Detention

1. At 20:05, the Israeli occupation forces arrested the child: Nazir Ashraf Qafisheh, 17 years old, after he stormed and searched his home.
2. The detainee in Surif is: Shaher Al-Hih.

Temporary Detention

At 18:40, the Israeli occupation forces detained Laith Muhammad Al-Baw, and they arrested him at 00:30.

Attack

At 15:15, the occupation forces, located opposite Al-Arroub camp, fired sound and tear gas canisters towards the demonstrators at the entrance to the camp, under the pretext that they were throwing stones.

Settlers Attacks

At 19:30, a group of settlers in the Tel Rumeida neighborhood in the Old City of Hebron beat a citizen: Shaher Hussein Abu Ermileh, 60 years old, which resulted in his injury - with bruises.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• Since 19:00 on 26. 08. 2014 The permanent and comprehensive ceasefire came into effect on the initiative and sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt, after reaching understandings to open the crossings and introduce humanitarian and relief assistance and reconstruction supplies, and to expand the area of fishing for 6 miles with an increase of up to 12 miles with At the end of this year, the area of the "buffer security" area will be reduced from 300 m to 100 m, freedom of movement and the prevention of assassinations, and the remaining issues, including the airport and the port, will be negotiated within a month of the ceasefire.
•Since the Morning of 28th. 06. 2019 The occupying forces allowed the expansion of the fishing distance from the oasis area northwest of the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza governorate and even to the port of Gaza by 6 nautical miles, and from the port of Gaza to the south of rafah beach to 15 nautical miles.
• The occupation forces violated the cease-fire by storming our areas in Khan Yunis, and by firing from their positions on the Green Line in the central governorates, and Rafah.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanoun Crossing - "Erez": Day 25. 02. 2020 is partially open (the crossing was opened from 09:00 to 12:00, to leave the medical conditions, the Israeli identity card holders and the pre-coordinated personalities only, and to enter all categories into the Gaza Strip from 09:00 to 2000).

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Al-Muntar - Karni Crossing: closed since 02.03.2011, permanently, and by an Israeli unilateral decision.
* Al-Shojaeya Crossing - "Nahal Oz" for fuel: It has been closed since 01 01.2010 due to an Israeli unilateral decision.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

1. At 15:45 on 25 February 2020, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land, east of Maghazi Camp.
2. At 13:40 on 26 February 2020, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land, east of Deir Al-Balah.
3. At 20:50 on 26 February 2020, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards a site belonging to a Palestinian armed group, east of Deir Al-Balah.

KHAN YUNIS

Raid

At 07:00 on 26 February 2020, several vehicles and bulldozers from the occupation army, with a cover of reconnaissance planes, stormed our areas about 50 meters east of Khuza'a, east of Khan Yunis, and carried out excavation and sweeping works until 15:00.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

*Yasser Arafat International Airport: Closed.
*Sofa Crossing: closed.
* Kerem Shalom Crossing - Kerem Shalom: 23 February 2020 is closed (fexcept for limited quantities of fuel).
* Al-Awda port - Rafah: on 23. 02. 2020 is open in both directions (for the departure and entry of citizens).

Attack

At 21:40 on February 26 2020, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in the northeast of Rafah.

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