Violent clashes erupted in the West Bank as Israeli occupation forces stormed the town of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem, and the Al-Fawar camp near Hebron. Reports indicate that during these operations, the occupation forces conducted house raids, used live ammunition, sound bombs, and tear gas against residents. Local sources noted that the military actions coincided with attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the Bedouin community of Shalal al-Auja, which have raised concerns over forced displacements.
The Israeli army's recent operations in the West Bank have resulted in the arrest of 20 Palestinians, including minors and former detainees, amid a broader campaign of violence that has seen over 11,500 Palestinians detained since October 7, 2023. Official Palestinian data reports that these escalated confrontations have led to more than 767 Palestinian fatalities and approximately 6,300 injuries, highlighting the increased violence in the region.
In October alone, resistance operations in the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem reached 445, resulting in the deaths of 11 Israelis and injuries to 98 others, marking a significant surge in violence amidst ongoing tensions. The situation continues to evolve as both military and settler attacks on Palestinian communities intensify.
