In the West Bank, Palestinians throw a Molotov cocktail at a settler bus nr. Nablus, causing no injuries. In response, the IDF imposes a closure on Burin village. Jewish settlers attack Palestinians nr. Nablus, injuring 2 children. The IDF conducts house searches and arrest raids in 1 village nr. Nablus in the afternoon, and in Jalazun r.c. nr. Ramallah at night; patrols in Qalqilya in the morning, 1 village nr. Hebron in the afternoon, and in 4 villages and al-‘Arub r.c. nr. Hebron at night. In East Jerusalem, far-right MK Moshe Feiglin (Likud) tours Haram al-Sharif with other activists, prompting clashes between Palestinian worshippers and Israeli forces. (MNA 3/20; PCHR 3/27)
The PA Foreign Ministry says in a statement that it is waiting for word from Pres. Abbas before seeking recognition in international UN agencies. Pursuit of recognition is reportedly dependent on whether or not Israel releases the scheduled 4th batch of prisoners. PA Pres. Abbas returns from Washington to Ramallah, where he is received by a large welcoming reception of supporters. (JP, NYT, REU 3/20)
A report by the IAEA says that Iran is meeting its commitments under the 6-mo. interim deal signed in 11/2013, but has yet to finish work on a planned plant designed to convert uranium gas into an oxide form. (REU 3/21)