Israeli occupation forces intensified their operations across the West Bank, carrying out a new wave of arrests, home raids, and property demolitions, local sources reported Monday.
The aggression focused on the city of Tulkarm, where a young man, Mustafa Sheikh Hussein Abu Assaf, was arrested after forces raided his home in the city’s southern neighborhood. The arrest was part of a broader campaign targeting multiple residences throughout the area.
Israeli occupation soldiers assault an elderly Palestinian man in the village of Al-Rakeez in the Masafer Yatta region, south of the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/kSnnQ7jUVs
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From the early hours, the city witnessed a heavy deployment of Israeli foot and mobile patrols. Flying checkpoints were established across its northern, southern, western, and eastern neighborhoods, where vehicles were stopped and searched, and passengers’ identities were rigorously checked.
Enemy Forces also conducted invasive raids on several homes and residential buildings, including the Al-Hattab, Nassif, and Harb buildings, as well as the home of Muhammad Al-Safi. During the raid on the Al-Safi home, occupation forces interrogated his son, lawyer Moamen, and Muna Shawahneh, the wife of his detained son, journalist Hamza. No further arrests were reported from these specific incursions.
In pictures: Residents inspect the destruction after Israeli occupation forces demolished several commercial shops in the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/bnuXgzNOIa
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These latest measures are part of what local sources describe as a continued aggression against the city of Tulkarm and its camp, now entering its 225th consecutive day. consecutive day, and on the Nur Shams camp for the 213th day. This aggression is taking place amid a tight siege, military reinforcements, and the forced displacement of several families in neighborhoods adjacent to the two camps.
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)