Several cities and towns across the West Bank witnessed Israeli military raids, arrests and tightened security measures on Tuesday, alongside attacks by Israeli settlers in a number of areas, including damage to vehicles and homes and the seizure of dozens of livestock, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA.
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Raids in Bethlehem
Israeli forces raided the cities of Beit Sahour and Beit Jala, as well as the towns of Al-Ubeidiya, Al-Shawawra and Za'atara. No raids on homes or arrests were reported, according to security sources.
Elderly Man and Daughter Arrested in Tammun
In Tubas Governorate, Israeli forces raided Tubas city and the town of Tammun early Tuesday. They searched several homes in the city before withdrawing without making arrests, while house-to-house raids continued in Tammun.
Later, Israeli forces arrested an 86-year-old man and his 57-year-old daughter in Tammun. Local sources said the arrests were intended to pressure their son to turn himself in.
The sources added that other members of the family had previously been detained for the same purpose.
Checkpoints and Traffic Disruptions Around Ramallah
Israeli forces tightened military measures around Ramallah and Al-Bireh, setting up checkpoints at the entrances and around several towns and villages.
A checkpoint established at the entrance to Ein Sinya, north of Ramallah, disrupted movement, particularly for people leaving the city, causing traffic congestion.
Israeli forces also set up a checkpoint between Silwad and Yabrud east of Ramallah and another at the entrance to Aboud west of the governorate. Vehicles were searched and residents' identification documents checked.
Settlers Attack Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya
More than 200 Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya, east of Ramallah, early Tuesday under the protection of Israeli soldiers.
They damaged vehicles and homes before local residents confronted them and forced them to withdraw.
Local sources said at least four vehicles and two homes were damaged in the attack.
Dozens of Livestock Seized in Silwad
In Silwad, northeast of Ramallah, settlers attacked the town early Tuesday and seized dozens of livestock belonging to local residents, while also damaging property at several homes.
Local sources said the settlers carried out the attack under the protection of an Israeli military force, before residents confronted them and forced them to leave the area.
Palestinian Arrested in Nablus
In Nablus, Israeli forces raided the city early Tuesday and searched several homes in different areas.
They arrested a 68-year-old man from his home in the Al-Masakin area east of the city.
Young Man Arrested in Tulkarm
In Tulkarm, Israeli forces arrested a young man after raiding and searching his home in the Nablus Street area.
According to family sources, he had been wanted by Israeli forces for around two years. Israeli forces had previously arrested members of his family, in what relatives said was an effort to pressure him into surrendering.
Two Water Tankers Seized Near Yatta
In southern Hebron, an Israeli army force raided Al-Karmel village, east of Yatta, and seized two water tankers belonging to the Al-Tuwani Village Council.
The tankers had been transporting water to one of the communities in Masafer Yatta.
Israeli forces detained the two drivers and took them toward an Israeli military camp near Khirbet Al-Markaz in Masafer Yatta.
The measures come as Israeli forces continue to tighten military restrictions on residents of Masafer Yatta, including obstructing access to basic services and water supplies, amid continued restrictions on movement and access to land and property.
Several parts of the West Bank have witnessed a sustained escalation in Israeli raids, arrests and home searches, alongside attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their property, amid continued tensions across the governorates.
Source: WAFA
