Early this Friday morning, the Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of raids and arrests in different areas of the West Bank, leading to tense confrontations with the local residents.
An Israeli soldier posted a picture on his social media of himself arresting a child after tying his hands and blindfolding him during Israeli raids on Palestinian cities in the West Bank.
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In the city of Qalqilya, the occupation forces arrested ex-prisoner Habib Haddad after firing at his vehicle in the Al-Dhahr neighborhood. This incident sparked clashes between the occupation forces and the Palestinian youth near the Martyrs’ Cemetery. The Red Crescent ambulance crew was prevented from reaching the area, and the ambulance was seized by the Israeli forces.
Israel’s military opens fire at a car and prevents it from moving in the West Bank of Qalqilya. pic.twitter.com/AtTG7Bch6S
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Meanwhile, in Tulkarm, the occupation forces targeted the town of Anabta, east of the city, and detained several citizens, including Ayoub Adas, during home raids.
Further north, in Tubas, the occupation army stormed the town of Aqaba and arrested Mahmoud Nafez Abu Arra after vandalizing his house. The resistance youth in the area responded by targeting the occupation forces with explosive objects.
In Jenin, the Israeli occupation forces conducted a widespread arrest campaign in Silat Al-Dhahr, resulting in the arrest of numerous young men after raiding several homes and destroying property.
The raids extended to other regions as well, with activities reported in Ramallah, Bethlehem, and Hebron.
Israeli forces raid Deir Jarir village northeast of Ramallah and fired tear gas towards residents. pic.twitter.com/A5suuBnn8J
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 15, 2024
Source: Palestinian media (translated by Al-Manar English Website)