Israeli forces have arrested over 100 Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of Ramadan, with an increase in raids and violence linked to settler activity at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Since the beginning of Ramadan, there has been a significant uptick in arrests by Israeli forces in the West Bank, with more than 100 Palestinians detained, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club. The surge in arrests reportedly includes women and children, as well as former prisoners, and is accompanied by violent assaults against detainees and their families, compounded by uncontrolled settler attacks across the region.
The reported arrests have occurred in various governorates throughout the West Bank, including Jerusalem, where acts of violence and vandalism have intensified significantly. Eyewitness accounts detail enduring physical assaults and systematic destruction of property, highlighting an environment of fear and instability among Palestinian communities. On a recent occasion, Israeli forces executed multiple raids in Qalqilya and the town of Azzun, leading to the detention of several Palestinians, including children.
The broader implications of these events raise concerns about the treatment of detainees and the safety of Palestinian citizens during Ramadan, a significant time for communal and religious activities. This escalation not only threatens the well-being of individuals but also contributes to a heightened atmosphere of conflict and aggression in an already volatile region, raising alarms over potential further violence in the context of ongoing disruption to daily life in the West Bank.
