Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks
Summary
Israeli forces arrested nearly 50 Palestinians in the West Bank village of Tal following a shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians. The arrests are part of a larger military operation across the West Bank after clashes involving Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian communities.Key Facts
- A shooting incident near the Havat Gilad settlement killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians.
- Israeli forces arrested around 50 Palestinians in Tal and raided about 70 homes there.
- The military launched a broad operation across Palestinian villages in the West Bank in response to the attack.
- Israeli settlers reportedly attacked Palestinian communities, burning homes and property in the Nablus area.
- Since the start of the year, at least 87 Palestinians have been killed by Israelis in the West Bank, including 21 by settlers.
- UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called the attacks “pogroms” and demanded an arms embargo and trade halt with Israel.
- Israeli troops also conducted raids in other West Bank towns including Jenin, Tubas, Far’a refugee camp, and others.
- Funerals for the four Palestinians killed in Tal were held at night with limited attendance, as Israeli authorities restricted daytime ceremonies.
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