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Daily Report May 11, 2016

Total: 112
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JERUSALEM

Closure

(i) At 24:00 on May 10th 2016, the Israeli army continues to intensify 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.

Closure of main Roads

(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.

Military Checkpoints

(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.
(iii) At 21:50, Israeli forces closed Hizma checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic for the alleged detonation of a UXO near the checkpoint.

Flying Checkpoints

(i) At 15:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Anata town then searched residents and vehicles.
(ii) At 21:50, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint in Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area located along the main road connecting Jerusalem and Jericho then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 22:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrances of Hizma village thus preventing residents and vehicles from entering or exiting the area.

Raid

(i) At dawn on May 10th 2016, Israeli forces raided Abu Dis town and detained a resident after storming his home.
(ii) At 22:00, Israeli forces raided Hizma village, stormed several merchant shops and confiscated their surveillance camera recordings.

Detention

(i) At 18:00, Israeli forces detained the child Osama Naeem Hamad (16 years old){A resident of Qalandiya camp} near Al-Kasarat area located near Qalandiya camp.
(ii) At 18:30, Israeli forces detained Ahmad Idris in the old city of Jerusalem.
(iii) Israeli forces detained Darwish Eriqat in Abu Dis town.

Attack

At 13:00, Israeli forces positioned in Ras Shihadeh neighbourhood in Jerusalem city fired stun and tear gas grenades towards several residents for alleged stoning.

Confiscation of Property

At 18:30, Israeli forces stormed Sur Baher village and confiscated computers from Omar Bin Abdel-Azziz School.

Obstruction of Places of Worship

At 09:00, 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.

Closure of Wall Gates

(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

Closure of main Roads

(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.

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Um Safa village then searched residents and vehicles until 00:40.

Raid

At 14:50, Israeli forces raided Ni’lin town and detained a resident.

Detention

Israeli forces detained Wa’ed Al-Khawajah in Ni’lin town.

JENIN

Closure

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.

Closure of main Roads

The Israeli army continues to close with dirt mounds the road leading to the town of ‘Arraba east of the illegal settlement Dotan.

Raid

At 23:30, Israeli forces raided Al-Zawiya village.

Closure of Wall Gates

Israeli forces continue to close the wall gate and only allow those holding special permits to enter through it.

TUBAS

Closure of main Roads

Since 12:30 on March 15th 2016, Israeli forces closed the east entrance of Al-Aqaba village with cement blocks.

Destruction of Property

At 14:00, Israeli forces destroyed approximately 40 dunumes of agricultural land after it set fire after they fired stun and tear gas grenades as they were conducting Military exercises in Wadi Al-Malah area in Tubas.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 12:40, Israeli forces intensified their restrictions at “Eniv” checkpoint located along the main road connecting Tulkarem and Nablus and impeded the free flow of traffic until 15:50.

QALQILIYA

Closure of Roads

(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.

Flying Checkpoints

At 19:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint beneath Azzun bridge located along the main road connecting Qalqiliya and Tulkarem then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

(i) At 17:30, Israeli forces raided Immatin village, temporarily detained several residents then released them after questioning by Israeli Intelligence officers then withdrew at 19:30.
(ii) At 23:15, Israeli forces raided Beit Amin village then stormed and searched several homes

Closure of Wall Gates

(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

Closure

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

Closure of main Roads

(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.

Flying Checkpoints

(i) At 08:00, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Furiq town then searched residents and vehicles until 10:00.
(ii) At 08:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Sarah village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 09:05.

Raid

At 11:35, Israeli forces raided Subustiya village until 12:50.

Detention

At 19:45, Israeli forces detained Fayez Abdel-Min’em Ramadan (A resident of Tel village) as he was travelling to his agricultural land located near “Gilad” settlement outpost.

Settlers Violence

At 15:30, Israeli settlers stormed Ifkham area located in east Aqraba town and stole 3 heads of livestock {goats} owned by Bajis Aqel Bani Jaber.

SALFIT

Closure of main Roads

(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.

Military Checkpoints

Israeli forces continue to intensify their restrictions at Za’tara checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic.

JERICHO

Military Checkpoints

Israeli forces continue to intensify its restrictions at Al-Hamra checkpoint set up along the road connecting Jericho and Nablus District.

BETHLEHEM

Closure

(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.

Closure of main Roads

(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.

Raid

(i) At 01:10, Israeli forces raided Teqou town until 02:00.
(ii) At dawn on May 11th 2016, Israeli forces raided Al-Kahder town and confiscated surveillance camera recordings for a merchant shop and a private office.

Temporary Detention

At 11:45, Israeli forces positioned at Al-Ju’ba checkpoint temporarily detained Fadi Ahmad Salem Jawabra (A National Security Force Officer) then released him at 12:30.

HEBRON

Closure

(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.

Closure of main Roads

(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.

Military Checkpoints

Since 09:55, Israeli forces closed Abu Al-Rish checkpoint in the old city of Hebron from 08:00 until 17:00 for a period of 1 week {with the exception May 5th 2016 which is Al-Isra Wal Mi’raj Holiday} and impeded the free flow of traffic.

Flying Checkpoints

(i) At 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Al-Fuwar junction then searched residents and vehicles.
(ii) At 10:30, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Bani Na’im town then searched residents and vehicles.
(iii) At 14:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at Beit Einoun village junction then searched residents and vehicles until 15:50.

Raid

(i) At 08:30, Israeli forces raided Beit Ummar, stormed and searched a home then withdrew at 09:50.
(ii) At 20:20, Israeli forces raided Sa’ir town.
(iii) At 01:20, Israeli forces raided Beit Ulla town until 05:25.

GAZA STRIP

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.

• The Israeli Military broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire their positions behind the Green Line towards Khan Yunis.
• Israeli Naval vessels broke the cease fire agreement by opening fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores North Gaza and Gaza.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

Beit Hanun (Erez) is open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Attack

(i) At 08:00, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores West Beit Lahiya town.
(ii) At 09:15, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores West Beit Lahiya town.

Detention

At 12:00, Israeli forces positioned in east Beit Hanoun town detained an unidentified resident as he was attempting to climb the border fence into Israel.

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

(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,

Attack

At 09:25, Israeli Naval vessels opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats off the shores of Gaza city.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

At 00:40, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Kha’z’a town.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

(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 open for the entry Humanitarian assistance.

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