Israeli forces detain Palestinian, seize cash in West Bank raids

HEBRON, Friday, September 25, 2020 (WAFA) – Israeli forces dawn Friday detained at least a Palestinian and seized cash in multiple raids in the West Bank districts of Hebron and Jenin, according to local sources.

The sources confirmed that Israeli forces detained a Palestinian after ransacking his house in As-Shuyoukh town, north of Hebron.

Soldiers also stormed and thoroughly searched several houses in Yatta town, south of Hebron.

In Jenin district, an Israeli military raid was conducted in Silat al-Harithiya town, northwest of the city, where soldiers stormed a resident’s house, wreaking havoc inside, interrogating the occupants and seizing ILS 6,400 (some USD $1,850) in cash.

The raid triggered confrontations, during which the soldiers opened fire towards local protestors. No injuries were reported though.

Israeli forces frequently raid Palestinian houses almost on a daily basis across the West Bank on the pretext of searching for “wanted” Palestinians, triggering clashes with residents.

These raids, which take place also in areas under the full control of the Palestinian Authority, are conducted with no need for a search warrant, whenever and wherever the military chooses in keeping with its sweeping arbitrary powers.

Under Israeli military law army commanders have full executive, legislative and judicial authority over 3 million Palestinians living in the West Bank. Palestinians have no say in how this authority is exercised.

K.F.