Israeli Forces Conduct Raids, Arrests Across West Bank
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Israeli forces carried out widespread raids and arrests across the West Bank on Thursday, storming homes and engaging in confrontations. Operations took place in multiple governorates including Ramallah, Jenin, Nablus, Qalqilya, Salfit, and Hebron. During the raids, live ammunition and stun grenades were reportedly used, and several Palestinians were detained, including former prisoners. Homes were searched and damaged, and roads were blocked.
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- Israeli forces conducted extensive raids and arrests across the West Bank on Thursday.
- Confrontations involving live fire and stun grenades were reported in several locations.
- Dozens of homes were raided and searched, with some residents reporting property damage.
- Seven Palestinians, mostly former prisoners, were arrested in Qalqilya.
- Forces detained several individuals for hours, subjecting them to field interrogations and alleged mistreatment.
Israeli forces conducted widespread raids and arrests across multiple cities, towns, and refugee camps in the occupied West Bank on Thursday. The operations, which began early morning, involved the storming and searching of dozens of homes, often resulting in damage to property. Live ammunition and stun grenades were reportedly used during confrontations with Palestinians.
In the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate, forces entered the villages of Deir Abu Mashal, Arura, and 'Abud, as well as the town of Silwad. Clashes erupted in Deir Abu Mashal, where live fire was used. A wounded youth was arrested in Arura. Ahmed Ayoub Hamayel was arrested at his workplace in Silwad, and his vehicle was confiscated.
In the Jenin Governorate, raids targeted the towns of Burqin and al-Silah al-Harthiyyah, with homes searched in al-Arqah and al-Silah al-Harthiyyah. Confrontations occurred in Qabatiya, where stun grenades were deployed. In Nablus, forces entered the city from the Huwwara checkpoint, raiding Ras al-Ain neighborhood and al-Basha street, including an apartment building. Umm Ahmed Sawafteh was arrested in her home on al-Basha street. Beit Furik checkpoint east of the city was closed. In the village of Burqah, several homes were raided.
In Qalqilya, seven Palestinians were arrested, most of whom were former prisoners. The detainees were identified as Abd al-Haq Khaderaj, Muhammad Khaderaj, Abd al-Razaq Khaderaj, Bahjat Yamin, Imad Jaidi, Hashem Muhammad Khader, and Ali Dhiyab.
In the Salfit Governorate, forces entered the city accompanied by military reinforcements and a bulldozer. The road between the town of Bruqin and Salfit was blocked with earth berms. In the Hebron Governorate, forces raided the town of Yatta, searching homes. Clashes also took place in the Arroub refugee camp, where stun grenades were used.
Local sources reported that Israeli forces detained several Palestinians for hours, subjecting them to field interrogations and mistreatment after raiding their homes.
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