Feb 9 β€’ 02:59 UTC πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar Al Jazeera

The occupation continues to raid the village north of Ramallah and arrests Palestinians near Jerusalem

Israeli forces raided the village of Al-Mughayir north of Ramallah, clashing with locals and arresting Palestinians near Jerusalem.

Israeli occupation forces continued their incursions into the village of Al-Mughayir, situated in northeastern Ramallah, where they raided numerous homes and assaulted several young men. In a concurrent incident, the forces arrested several Palestinian workers at a checkpoint near Jerusalem. These incursions are a part of a larger pattern of escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, as evidenced by the Israeli forces' use of tear gas against residents, which disrupted school attendance due to the security situation.

This escalation follows a day marked by widespread violence across various areas in the West Bank, where two Palestinians were injured by live ammunition, and twelve others were arrested during military engagements in Hebron and Nablus. Furthermore, settlers attacked Palestinian homes in the areas of Masafer Yatta, east of Hebron, while a diplomatic delegation was visiting the city, reflecting the ongoing tension and complex dynamics in the region.

These incidents highlight the increasing instability in the West Bank, prompting concerns over Palestinian safety and security. The constant military presence and operations by Israeli forces, combined with settler violence, contribute to a deteriorating humanitarian situation. The situation remains a point of international condemnation and criticism, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions in the region.

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