Israel raids towns, detains dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank
Summary
Israeli forces raided at least 15 towns and detained dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank after an attack killed two Israeli soldiers. The raids and a full lockdown of the West Bank were ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, affecting millions of Palestinians through closures of nearly 1,000 checkpoints.Key Facts
- Israeli forces conducted raids in northern West Bank towns including Nablus, Jenin, Tubas, and Qalqilya, detaining many Palestinians.
- A three-storey building was demolished in Hebron, and hundreds of Palestinian families were forced to evacuate homes in the area.
- Israeli troops surrounded one of the shooting attack suspects’ homes in Hebron while continuing raids in the city.
- The military announced a multi-day operation in Hebron alongside actions in dozens of other West Bank areas.
- Nearly 1,000 checkpoints and gates across the West Bank were closed, severely restricting movement for Palestinians.
- The attack by Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers and injured three others near the Israeli settlement of Telem.
- Israeli settlements like Telem are considered illegal under international law.
- Palestinian leaders warned that the lockdown acts like “a small prison,” blocking healthcare, economy, and education, and risk increasing tensions.
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