HEBRON, February 16, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of raids across the West Bank over the last few hours, detaining several Palestinians, including men and a woman. The detentions took place in multiple areas, including Hebron, Ramallah, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, as part of an ongoing military crackdown on Palestinian communities.

In Hebron, Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians during raids in the towns of Yatta and Halhul. The detentions involved members of the same family in Yatta, while two others were detained in Halhul. The Israeli forces also raided the town of Samu' and several neighborhoods within Hebron city itself. These attacks involved extensive house searches, with Israeli forces reportedly ransacking the homes they entered.

Further north, in the Ramallah area, Israeli forces detained three Palestinians, including a 26-year-old woman, identified as Emar Mohammad al-Ghaliz, from the Jalazon refugee camp. She was detained after Israeli troops raided her family home and caused significant damage to the property. The two men were also detained in the nearby town of Ni'lin during the raids.

In the southern part of the West Bank, Israeli forces detained a Palestinian man from the village of Husan, west of Bethlehem. Israeli troops conducted a raid on his home, searching it before taking him into custody.

Additionally, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the Ash al-Gharab area, east of Bethlehem, where they stopped vehicles, checked IDs, and disrupted traffic.

Meanwhile, in Qalqilya, Israeli forces raided a home and detained a Palestinian man after searching the property. The forces stormed the city from its southern entrance, using military vehicles and setting up checkpoints in key areas during the offensive.

These detentions are part of a continuing trend of increased Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank. Such attacks, which include house raids and detentions, are contributing to growing tensions in the region.

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