Ramallah: Israeli forces have arrested at least 11 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank during a series of overnight and early morning raids on family homes. The arrests included two Palestinian teenagers who were detained in Bethlehem during raids at dawn, according to reports confirmed by the Palestinian prisoners’ Asra Media Office.
The wave of arrests spanned multiple cities and villages. In Qabatiya, located south of Jenin, four young men were taken from their homes in early morning operations. Additional arrests were reported in other parts of the West Bank, including two individuals in Hebron, one in Nablus, one in Ramallah, and another in Tulkarem. These detentions are part of Israel’s ongoing campaign of raids and mass arrests in the occupied territories, a tactic that has intensified since the start of its military operations in Gaza in October 2023.
Israeli forces frequently conduct these incursions, often citing security concerns and alleged affiliations with resistance groups. However, Palestinian families and human rights organizations have repeatedly condemned the raids as collective punishment and a violation of international law. Many of the detainees are young men and minors, and the operations often involve the destruction of property and physical confrontations.
The ongoing pattern of arrests contributes to a rising sense of fear and instability across the West Bank, which has seen a sharp increase in military activity, settler violence, and civilian casualties over recent months. With the Gaza war still raging and tensions at a boiling point across the Palestinian territories, these arrests reflect the broader scope of the Israeli military strategy and its impact on daily life for Palestinians under occupation.
