At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Biddu town then searched residents and vehicles.
Flying Checkpoints
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Daily Report March 16, 2018
Daily Report March 16, 2018
WEST BANK
JERUSALEM
Raid
1. At dawn on March 15th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Eisawiya village and detained a child {A soccer player for Al-Eisawiya Athletic Club}.
2. At 20:00, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town, clashed with several residents and as a result injured 9 residents and left 27 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation then withdrew at 21:45.
Detention
1. On March 15th 2018, Israeli forces detained Shadi Al-Matour after storming his home in Beit Hanina town.
2. Israeli forces detained Mohammad Azziz Obied {15 years old}{A soccer player for Al-Eisawiya Athletic Club} in Al-Eisawiya village.
Attack
At 20:00, Israeli forces fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning during their raid into Abu Dis town and as a result injured 9 residents and left 27 others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
Injuries
Israeli forces injured 9 unidentified residents during clashes in Abu Dis town.
Assaults on Property
On March 15th 2018, several members of the Israeli Nature Authority under the protection of Israeli Police forces stormed Bab Al-Rahma Islamic Cemetery located at the east area of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem city and placed
Signs on Islamic graves in the cemetery.
Obstruction of Places of Worship
At 09:30, a group of Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli Military and Police officers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provoked worshipers.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
Raid
1. At 12:35, Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh city until 14:20.
2. At 13:50, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town until 14:10.
JENIN
Raid
1. At 13:55, Israeli forces raided Kafrit village until 16:20.
2. At 18:00, Israeli forces raided Bi'r Al-Basha village until 18:30.
3. At 03:45, Israeli forces raided Jenin city, Bruqin, Al-Yamoun, Al-Silah Al-Harthiya towns, Kafr Dan and Ti'inik villages then detained 2 residents in Bruqin town.
Detention
Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Imad Khalouf and Abdallah Lutfi Khlouf in Bruqin town.
TUBAS
Settlers Attacks
At 10:05, a group of Israeli forces positioned at Khilat Hamad area located in the North Jordan valley then chased away several residents who were herding their sheep in the area.
TULKAREM
Raid
At 08:50, Israeli forces raided Irtah neighborhood in Tulkarem city and Far'oun village until 11:05.
QALQILIYA
Flying Checkpoints
At 09:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
1. At 00:50, Israeli forces raided Hablat town until 05:00.
2. At 01:35, Israeli forces raided Qalqiliya city until 07:10.
NABLUS
Flying Checkpoints
At 15:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Burin village then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
At 11:20, Israeli forces raided Sabastiya village.
SALFIT
Raid
At 00:15, Israeli forces raided Bidya town.
Detention
At 05:45, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction Military checkpoint detained 4 residents: Anas al-Bahash, Amir al-Bahash, Yinal al-'Asi, and Faruq Ayman Haris al-Sayyid { All are resident of Nablus city} and confiscated 800000 NIS after searching their vehicle.
Confiscation of Property
At 05:45, Israeli forces positioned at Za'tara junction Military checkpoint confiscated 800000 NIS after searching a vehicle owned by Faruq Ayman Haris al-Sayyid after detaining the occupants of the vehicle.
JERICHO
Flying Checkpoints
1. At 10:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint along road (90) located near Al-Oja village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 22:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the North entrance of Jericho city then searched residents and vehicles until 22:50.
Detention
At 19:05, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge detained Omar Abdel-Khaliq Mohammad {A resident of Kafr Jamal village in Tullkarem district} as he was returning from Jordan.
BETHLEHEM
Attack
At 15:35, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Teqou' town fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning.
HEBRON
Flying Checkpoints
1.At 16:40, Israeli forces positioned at the entrance of Al-Nabi Yunis area {located along the main road connecting Hebron and Bethlehem} then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 21:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Zif village junction then searched residents and vehicles.
Raid
1. At 01:45, Israeli forces raided Dura town.
2. At 02:35, Israeli forces raided Surif town.
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 4th 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza stripe and on June 26th 2017 Israeli forces decreased the fishing limit back to 6 nautical miles and on October 17th 2017, Israeli forces increased the fishing limit back to 9 nautical miles and on December 12th 2017 reduced fishing area from 9 nautical miles to 6 nautical miles south of Wadi Gaza and opposite to Rafah.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire and firing tank artillery shells from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza and Khan Yunis districts.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of North Gaza, Gaza and Rafah 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.
Attack
1.At 08:20 on March 15th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in North West Beit Lahiya town.
2. At 09:20 on March 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line launched tank artillery shells towards agricultural land in east Jabaliya town
3. At 19:30 on March 15th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Al-Waha area located in North West Beit Lahiya town.
Detention
On March 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing detained Na'im Mohammad Qatqat {A ill patient}{A resident of Gaza} as he was reporting to Israeli Intelligence in order to obtain a permit in order to travel to the West Bank for treatment.
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
At 07:05 on March 15th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.
KHAN YUNIS
Attack
At 22:00 on March 15th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Khan Yunis city.
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.
Attack
At 22:00 on March 15th 2018, Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.