Israeli occupation forces launched a large-scale campaign of raids, arrests, and demolitions across various parts of the occupied West Bank, marking a significant escalation in military operations. In al-Khalil (Hebron), troops demolished the home of martyr Abdul Qader al-Qawasmi for the second time, having previously razed it in January 2024. The operation involved surrounding neighborhoods, detaining residents, and establishing military checkpoints, severely disrupting civilian movement.
Meanwhile, the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission reported that in April alone, Israeli forces carried out 73 demolition operations, destroying 152 structures, including 96 inhabited homes and 34 agricultural buildings. Tubas, al-Khalil, and occupied East Jerusalem were the hardest-hit regions.Elsewhere, in the Jordan Valley, a Palestinian civilian was assaulted near the Hamra checkpoint, while Israeli troops continued to close access points and restrict movement for workers.
In occupied al-Quds (Jerusalem), former prisoner Nadim al-Khatib was re-arrested, and in Qalqilya, youth Ahmed al-Jazzar was detained during a home raid. In Jenin, forces stormed the eastern neighborhood and raided multiple homes and businesses, including the Damascus Café. Nablus experienced widespread early-morning raids across several districts such as the Old City, al-Taawun, and Ras al-Ain.
Operations also extended to the towns of Sarta near Salfit and Silwad near Ramallah, where forces blocked entrances, set up checkpoints, and conducted house raids. Movement was particularly restricted in Turmus Ayya for a second consecutive day, further compounding difficulties for residents. These actions form part of a broader intensification of Israeli military activity in the West Bank, drawing concern from human rights groups and local communities.
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