Israeli Forces Continue Hebron Operation for Eighth Day, Forcing New Families to Flee

Palestinian sources reported that Israeli occupation forces have continued their operation in Hebron for the eighth consecutive day, deploying significant military reinforcements to the Deir Bahah area west of the city. The forces raided a home and compelled additional families to evacuate the area. Witnesses stated that Israeli forces, accompanied by engineering units, advanced from the northern entrance of Hebron towards Deir Bahah, which has been sealed and under siege since last Friday. The forces also raided the home of Hammouda Al-Ja'ba, whom they accuse along with Ahmed Al-Ja'ba of carrying out a shooting incident in the area last week, and began excavation and demolition work inside the house. Palestinian sources further indicated that the occupation forced new families residing in the area to flee their homes. Israeli forces also stormed several neighborhoods in Hebron city and the village of Al-Rihya to the south, detaining three citizens, including a recently released prisoner held due to his family's reception activities. The detainees were beaten and subjected to harsh treatment. Israeli forces have maintained a complete closure of Hebron's entrances and exits for eight days, along with the closure of the Al-Jaldah and Deir Bahah areas, conducting daily raids on homes and destroying their contents. Official figures indicate that 537 families, comprising 3,361 individuals, have been forcibly displaced from their homes in the Al-Jaldah and Deir Bahah areas. Hundreds of other families remain besieged in their homes, with movement and aid access denied. The Hebron Chamber of Commerce estimates direct economic losses from the ongoing closures in the city at 10 to 12 million shekels daily, with approximately one million shekels attributed to the dairy sector alone.