WEST BANK, (PIC)
Israeli occupation forces launched widespread raids and incursions across several cities, towns, and refugee camps in the West Bank early Wednesday. Several arrests were reported during the raids.
In Qalqilya, local sources reported that Israeli forces arrested five brothers after raiding their homes in the town of Kafr Qaddum east of the city.
In Nablus, Israeli forces stormed the New Askar refugee camp east of the city and continued their military deployment in the eastern area to secure settler incursions into Joseph’s Tomb through the Awarta and Huwwara checkpoints amid heavy military presence.
Israeli forces also raided the village of Balata al-Balad east of Nablus.
Sources added that Israeli settlers stormed the Bir Quza mountain area in the town of Beita south of Nablus, in a provocative move accompanied by Israeli military deployment around the area.
In Jenin, Israeli troops raided the town of al-Yamoun west of the city and the village of Deir Abu Daif east of the governorate.
In Ramallah, local sources reported Israeli raids on the village of Kafr Malik northeast of the city, the town of Beitunia to the west, and the village of al-Taybeh east of Ramallah, where settlers carried out provocative tours near residents’ homes.
In Tulkarem, Israeli forces raided buildings during an incursion into al-Haddadin Street in the city center, while another raid was reported in the town of Hajja east of Qalqilya.
Israeli forces also stormed Ein al-Sultan refugee camp north of Jericho, carrying out searches and deploying throughout the area.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces arrested a young man from the town of Bruqin west of Salfit. Local sources said troops raided the town and arrested Mohammad Hatem Sabra after searching his home and vandalizing its contents.
In al-Khalil, groups of Israeli settlers installed a gate at the entrance to the Ishkara area south of Yatta as a provocative act targeting the local population.
Israeli forces also stormed the town of Dura south of al-Khalil, arresting one resident and detaining dozens of others, subjecting them to abuse and field interrogations.
The Israeli military deployed several vehicles into Dura, raided homes, caused extensive damage, and arrested attorney Moataz Abu Arqub. More than 21 residents were detained and interrogated inside homes that had been turned into temporary detention and interrogation centers for several hours.
Israeli forces later released all detainees except Abu Arqub, who was taken to an unknown location. During their withdrawal, Israeli soldiers fired stun grenades and tear gas at residents, causing several cases of suffocation.
The raids come amid escalating arrest campaigns and military incursions across the West Bank, as tensions continue to rise throughout the occupied territory.
