Palestinian Prisoners' Club Warns of Escalating Arrests in West Bank
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club has warned of a surge in Israeli arrests and raids across the West Bank, reporting around 70 detentions since yesterday. The campaign, intensified since the start of the "genocidal war," is heavily focused on the Hebron governorate and targets former prisoners. The club stated that these actions are punitive measures, with over 26,000 arrests recorded in the West Bank since the war began.
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- The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported approximately 70 arrests in the West Bank since yesterday.
- Israeli forces are conducting an intensified campaign of raids and arrests across the West Bank.
- The military campaign is reportedly concentrated in the Hebron governorate.
- Many of those arrested are former prisoners who have previously served sentences in Israeli jails.
- The club stated that over 26,000 arrests have occurred in the West Bank since the "genocidal war" began.
- The organization warned that these actions are part of a broader policy of collective punishment.
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club has issued a warning regarding a significant increase in arrests and raids conducted by Israeli forces across the West Bank, including Jerusalem. The organization reported that approximately 70 individuals were detained from yesterday until dawn today in various governorates. While some detainees have since been released, ongoing field interrogations and arrests have affected hundreds of citizens. The club stated that these actions are part of a broader campaign that has intensified since the start of the "genocidal war," involving increased raids, arrests, and assaults.
The military campaign is reportedly concentrated in the Hebron governorate, following an announcement of a military operation there. Israeli authorities have conducted repeated home invasions in Hebron, damaging property and turning dozens of homes into temporary military posts for field interrogations. Residents have also been forced to leave specific areas within the city. These incursions have extended to other governorates, with a notable focus on the homes of former prisoners, released individuals, and the families of martyrs. The club cited the raid on the home of former prisoner Nael Barghouti in Kobar, Ramallah, as an example of extensive property damage.
Many of those arrested in recent hours are former prisoners who have previously served lengthy sentences in Israeli jails, including individuals released in exchange deals. The club views this targeting of former prisoners and their families as an expansion of pursuit, even after their sentences have been completed. Some released detainees reported experiencing physical abuse, threats, and intimidation during their detention. Additionally, individuals have received warnings against engaging in political or organizational activities, and threatening leaflets have been distributed in West Bank towns.
The club asserted that operations targeting Israeli soldiers are being used as a pretext to expand punitive measures against Palestinians, including intensified arrests, demolitions, forced displacement, and movement restrictions. These measures are linked to the proliferation of military checkpoints and gates, such as the "yellow gates," which have increasingly hindered civilian movement. The organization characterized these actions as part of a broader policy of collective punishment and persecution, warning of their continuation in the absence of accountability.
Since the start of the "genocidal war," the club estimates that over 26,000 arrests have occurred in the West Bank, in addition to thousands in Gaza. Tens of thousands of field interrogations have also taken place. The club urged families of detainees to contact the Palestinian Commission for Detainees' Affairs or the Prisoners' Club 24 hours after an arrest to follow up on legal procedures and gather information.
