Israeli forces kill youth, detain others amid raids across West Bank

By Al Mayadeen English
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Israeli forces continue their widespread raids across the West Bank, resulting in arrests, property damage, and the martyrdom of a Palestinian man.

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Israeli occupation forces stand next to an armored vehicle during a military raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, occupied Palestine, on August 27, 2025 (AP)

Israeli occupation forces continued extensive incursions into Palestinian towns and refugee camps across the West Bank between Thursday and Friday, with violent confrontations reported in several areas, including Beit Ummar and the al-Arroub camp north of al-Khalil.

Youths detained in several towns

In the northern West Bank, forces raided Nablus, targeting the Ras al-Ain neighborhood, Jabal al-Shimali, and Faisal Street, carrying out arrests. One Palestinian youth was detained in Street Fatayer following a home invasion.

Israeli troops also stormed the cities of Areeha and the towns of Kafr Ni’ma and Beitunia, west of Ramallah, as well as Kafr Aqab, north of occupied al-Quds, raiding multiple homes and detaining several youths.

Amid these operations, illegal Israeli settlers reportedly vandalized Palestinian property in Immatin village, east of Qalqilya, marking another incident in ongoing attacks on West Bank communities.

MoH confirms death of 37-year-old

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that 37-year-old Mohammed Ali Youssef Shatiyah, who was shot by Israeli forces while in his vehicle near the entrance to Beit Ur al-Fawqa, west of Ramallah, succumbed to his wounds. Local sources reported heavy gunfire near the military checkpoint at the village entrance during the incident. The Israeli occupation is reportedly withholding Shatiyah’s body.

The Palestinian man Muhammad Ali Yusef Shtayyeh was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces near the town of Beit Ur, west of Ramallah.#Israel pic.twitter.com/mAGYd00DbV
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The West Bank has seen a surge in military aggression, including raids, arrests, and property destruction, raising concerns over worsening security and humanitarian conditions amid ongoing calls for the territory's "annexation".