HEBRON, September 29, 2026 (WAFA) - Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday detained a Palestinian and seized two vehicles in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, according to a media activist.

Osama Makhameh said that the occupation forces barged their way into the Khirbet Khillet al-Hummus area, south of Yatta, and rounded up and interrogated inhabitant an inhabitant before releasing him.

He added that the occupation forces stormed the Jinba community of Masafer Yatta, where they seized an agricultural tractor and a vehicle, and vowed to continue demolitions in the community to forcibly drive them out.

Masafer Yatta is a collection of almost 19 hamlets which rely heavily on animal husbandry as the main source of livelihood.

Located in Area C of the West Bank, under full Israeli administrative and military control, the area has been subjected to repeated Israeli violations by settlers and soldiers targeting their main source of living - livestock.

It has been designated as a closed Israeli military zone for training since 1980s and accordingly referred to as Firing Zone 918.

Israeli violations against the area include demolition of animal barns, homes and residential structures. Issuance of construction permits by Israel to local Palestinians in the area is non-existent.

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