1.At 14:30, Israeli forces detained Yusef Al-Huwas {A resident of Jerusalem city}.
2. At 19:15, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ahmad Abu Sbieh and Mohammad Abu Obada as they were exiting Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem.
3. At 00:15, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Ameer Rabah Al-Hadrat and Hamouda Ashayer in Jerusalem city.
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Daily Report March 16, 2019
Daily Report March 16, 2019
JERUSALEM
On March 15th 2019, Israeli authorities in Jerusalem city issued order banning Saed Al-Salamya {A security guard at Al-Aqsa mosque compound} from entering Al-Aqsa mosque for a period of 7 days as a condition for his release after being detained at an earlier time.
At 14:00, Israeli Police stormed Al-Aqsa mosque and assaulted several worshipers praying at Bab Al-Rahma area who managed to gained access to the prayer area after opening the closed entrance and placed a Palestinian flag.
RAMALLAH & AL BIREH
On March 15th 2019,the Israeli occupation forces reopened Al-Mahkama" military checkpoint located near "Beit El" settlement in North Al-Bireh city for all civilians for 24 hours daily except for Saturdays during which the checkpoint will be open from 22:00 until 10:00 on Sunday.
1. At 10:10 and again at 18:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at "Halmish" settlement roundabout then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:05, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the west entrance of Silwad then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Taybeh town junction {located along the main road leading to Ramallah city} then searched residents and vehicles until 23:00.
At 19:50, Israeli forces raided Beituniya town until 20:25.
At 16:40, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Shadi Ahmad Mohammad Karkar and Ahmad Ibrahim Ahmad Atiya {bot residents of Kafr Ni'ma village} after chasing them for alleged stoning.
1. At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned in Beit Sira village fired rubber coated steel bullets , stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents who were demonstrating and demanding the release of bodies of martyrs held by the Israeli Military and as a result left several protesters suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
2. At 12:50,Israeli forces positioned in Jabal Al-Risan area located near Ras Kar Kar village fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents {participating in demonstrations against land confiscation and settler violence} for alleged stoning and as a result left several residents suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
3. At 12:50, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning in Nil'in village.
4. At 13:00, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators for alleged stoning in Bil'in village.
5. At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned near the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp fired rubber coated steel bullets , stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning and as a result injured 9 residents.
Israeli forces injured 9 unidentified residents during clashes near the entrance of Al-Jalazoun camp.
TULKAREM
At 20:10, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 20:45.
QALQILIYA
1. At 12:45, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Izbit Al-Tabib village then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 17:50 and again at 17:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablat town, detained a resident then searched residents and vehicles.
3. At 16:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
4. At 17:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Qalqiliya city then searched residents and vehicles.
5. At 18:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Jit village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 19:00.
Israeli forces positioned at a flying checkpoint located at the entrance of Hablat town detained Abdallah Hussien {a resident of Qalqiliya city}.
At 12:45, Israeli forces positioned at the east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military} fired rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents {protesting against the continued closure} for alleged stoning and as a result injured 2 residents and left several others suffocated from tear gas inhalation.
Israeli forces injured 2 residents: Mu'taz Khader Abbas and Abdallah Hilmi Ishtawi during clashes in east entrance of Kafr Qaddum village {which is closed by the Israeli Military}.
NABLUS
At 22:35, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Muraba'a area located near the entrance of Tel village then searched residents and vehicles until 23:30.
At 23:50, Israeli forces raided Nablus city until 01:35.
At 21:30, Israeli forces positioned at Beit Furiq Military checkpoint detained Abdallah Mahmoud Omar Mizhir {a resident of Nablus city}.
SALFIT
At 16:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the east entrance of Deir Istiya town then searched residents and vehicles until 18:00.
At 00:45, Israeli forces raided Yasuf village, stormed the headquarters of the village council and confiscated surveillance camera footage then withdrew at 03:40.
At 00:45, Israeli forces confiscated surveillance camera footage after storming and searching the headquarters of the village council during their raid into Yasuf village.
BETHLEHEM
At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Aqbat Hasna area {located along the main road leading to the west villages of Bethlehem district} then searched residents and vehicles until 12:00.
HEBRON
1. At 13:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the south entrance of Hebron city then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 00:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Halhul town bridge then searched residents and vehicles.
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 strip 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 and on July 17th 2018, Israeli forces reduced the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles, On August 15th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 3 nautical miles up to 9 nautical miles from the coast of Al-Badeir area located in Central Gaza up to Rafah district located South of the Gaza strip and on October 6th 2018, Israeli forces decreased the fishing limit to 3 nautical miles to the all Gaza strip coasts and on October 23rd 2018 increased the fishing limit to 6 nautical miles to the all Gaza strip.
• The Israeli Military broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards North Gaza, Gaza, Central Gaza and Khan Yunis districts
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis and Rafah districts.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire and launching projectiles towards the Green Line.
NORTHERN GAZA
* 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.
At 15:30 on March 15th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Jabaliya town during the march of return.
At 07:20 on March 15th 2019, Palestinian gunmen launched projectiles towards the Green Line.
GAZA
* 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.
1.At 14:30 on March 15th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Gaza city during the march of return.
2. At 21:40 on March 15th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jaher Al-Dik town located in south east Gaza city.
CENTRAL GAZA
1. At 14:30 on March 15th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp during the march of return.
2. At 21:50 on March 15th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Buriej camp.
3. At 21:50 on March 15th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Deir Al-Balah city.
KHAN YUNIS
1. At 15:30 on March 15th 2019, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards several demonstrators in east Khuza'a town located in east Khan Yunis city participating in the right of return march.
2. At 19:00 on March 15th 2019, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Khan Yunis city.
RAFAH
* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
*Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is closed.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is is partially open for the entrance of Humanitarian aid, limited supplies of Diesel fuel and construction material for Internationally funded projects.
At 17:45 on March 15th 2019, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Rafah city.