JERUSALEM, August 17, 2026 (WAFA) – A fire broke out Monday evening in the town of Beit Anan, northwest of Jerusalem, after Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters during a military raid, said local sources.
Sources reported that Israeli forces stormed the town and deployed tear gas canisters toward residents, sparking a fire in nearby lands.
The full extent of the affected area remains unknown.
Beit Anan and its surrounding areas are subject to frequent Israeli military raids and measures, including the use of tear gas, which routinely results in damage to local property and agricultural lands.
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