JENIN, February 20, 2026 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces on Friday morning converted several homes in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, into military posts after forcing their residents to leave.

Local sources said the forces stormed homes in Qabatiya, compelled families to leave, and used the properties as military posts. Soldiers also raided and searched a number of houses, detaining residents and questioning them on the spot.

Israeli forces had broken into Qabatiya the previous night, deploying in several neighborhoods and areas across the town, raiding multiple homes and sending infantry units into the streets.

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