QALQILIYA, August 13, 2026 (WAFA) — Israeli occupation forces detained seven Palestinian citizens, all family members of slain Palestinians, during a raid on their homes in the city of Qalqiliya early Thursday.

Local sources told WAFA that Israeli forces detained Ibrahim Abu Haniyeh, the father of slain Palestinian Jamal Abu Haniyeh, along with his son Mohammed. They also detained Ghassan Jibril, the father of slain Palestinian Jibril Jibril, and his son Ashraf.

The sources added that the forces also detained Ziad Daoud, the father of slain Palestinian Tareq Daoud, along with his son Maher, as well as Mahmoud Abu Khalil, the father of slain Palestinian Ali Abu Khalil.

The forces withdrew from the city after raids that lasted for about two hours.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces obstructed the movement of Palestinian residents east of Qalqiliya by setting up a military checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Jit. Soldiers stopped Palestinian vehicles and checked the identities of passengers, causing traffic congestion in the area.

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