Israeli forces launch detention raids across occupied West Bank
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Israeli forces carried out pre-dawn raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining dozens of Palestinians, including former prisoners.
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Israeli occupation forces deployed in Tulkarm, the occupied West Bank, occupied Palestine, ahead of demolishing Palestinians residents' homes, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (AP)
Israeli occupation forces launched a wide-scale raid and arrest campaign in various cities and villages across the occupied West Bank early Wednesday, detaining several Palestinians, including former prisoners.
Former prisoners arrested
In Nablus, occupation troops stormed the towns of Aqraba, Burin, and Sebastia, arresting former prisoner Ayyham Aql and twins Nasser and Nasr al-Shaer after raiding their homes in Sebastia. The raids also targeted Aqraba, south of the city.
In Qalqilya, forces arrested former prisoner Mahmoud Tetan and two others, Ali Damati and Khidr Houtari, after raiding their homes.
Occupation troops also carried out raids in Salfit, Anabta east of Tulkarm, and the village of Raba near Jenin, breaking into several homes.
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Incursions and arrests in al-Khalil district
In al-Khalil, raids targeted the towns of Beit Ummar, Bani Na’im, and Sa’ir. In Bani Na’im, troops stormed a house hosting workers from Gaza, while in the town of al-Shuyukh, they arrested former prisoner Mousa Halaika, who had been released in recent prisoner exchange deals.
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