In the West Bank, Israeli forces raid a construction materials shop in Nablus, seizing materials and arresting 2 Palestinians; raid a home in Jenin, assaulting and moderately injuring 1 Palestinian. IDF troops conduct further late-night raids and house searches nr. Ramallah, Hebron, Jenin, and Tulkarm, arresting 7 Palestinians and issuing arrest summons to 2. In separate incidents, Israeli settlers assault 2 Palestinians nr. Nablus, causing minor injuries to both. In East Jerusalem, Israeli forces demolish a home under construction in Silwan, sparking clashes with stone-throwing Palestinians in the area; 2 Palestinians are injured. Along Gaza’s border, IDF troops open fire on Palestinian farmers nr. Rafah, causing no injuries. Off the coast, Israeli naval forces open fire on Palestinian fishing boats, causing no injuries or damage. (MNA, WAFA, YA 3/1; MNA 3/2; PCHR 3/3)
Tuesday, March 1, 2016