Israeli forces arrest 22 in latest West Bank raids as tensions soar
Since October 7, Israeli forces have conducted extensive raids throughout the occupied West Bank, resulting in a total of 9,125 arrests.
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Since October 7, Israeli forces have conducted extensive raids throughout the occupied West Bank, resulting in a total of 9,125 arrests.
This latest wave of arrests raises the total number of Palestinians detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank since October 7th to over 8,975, including those currently in custody and those later released.
The escalating violence has raised alarm bells among international observers and human rights groups, who have condemned the targeting of civilian areas and displacement shelters.
According to reports from the Jenin Camp, three homes were demolished, and several others sustained damage as Israeli troops moved through the densely populated camp, creating holes to move from one residence to another – a tactic the Israeli military has employed in previous operations.
The latest incident adds to a growing toll of violence in the West Bank since October 7. During this period, Israeli forces and settlers have killed at least 512 Palestinians and injured nearly 5,000, underscoring the escalating tensions and frequent clashes in the region.
In what appeared to be the largest such operation, Israeli troops raided all 11 branches of the Palestinian exchange currency company al-Mulathum in various West Bank cities and towns. Four employees were detained during the raids.
Israeli authorities escalate tensions by demolishing six Palestinian homes in the West Bank, exacerbating concerns over forced displacement.
Exclusive footage obtained and verified by Al Jazeera's Sanad Agency captured the intensity of the situation. The video showed Israeli soldiers, heavily armed and equipped, storming the town while young Palestinian men, fueled by anger and frustration, retaliated by hurling stones at their vehicles.
The latest escalation in violence adds to the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine, characterized by sporadic outbreaks of violence and periods of relative calm.
The UK government announced new sanctions on extremist Israeli groups and individuals for their involvement in settler violence in the West Bank, citing a significant increase in such violence.
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