HEBRON, January 23, 2026 (WAFA) – Several Palestinians on Friday evening suffocated from Israeli army tear gas in Beit Ummar and Beit Ula, north of Hebron, according to a media activist.

Mohammad Awad said that the occupation forces stormed Beit Ummar town, and fired volleys of tear gas canisters, causing several Palestinians to suffocate.

He added that the gun-toting soldiers broke into several houses in the nearby locality of Khirbet al-Qitt, causing destruction.

Meanwhile, the forces conducted a similar raid in Beit Ula town and unleashed barrages of tear gas canisters, resulting in several suffocation cases.

Awad confirmed a similar raid in Kharsa village, south of Dura, where they ransacked a bakery shop and assaulted its owner, resulting in damage.

He also confirmed separate raids in Dura and southern Hebron city, ransacking an olive press, detaining its owner, and assaulting others.

K.F.