Israeli Forces Impose Curfew and Evacuate Homes in Hebron and Jenin
In a series of aggressive operations, the Israeli occupation forces have imposed a curfew in several neighborhoods of Hebron and forcibly evacuated homes in Jenin, turning them into military barracks. These actions come amid heightened tensions and ongoing conflict in the region.
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Israeli army implemented a curfew in Hebron, affecting neighborhoods such as Wadi al-Hussein, Jaber, and Salaymeh, which are home to approximately 2,500 residents. The curfew, announced under the pretext of the Jewish holidays, restricts movement and has led to the closure of shops, leaving only a few permitted to return home from work. Eyewitnesses report that the occupation forces have escalated their attacks, conducting raids, arresting residents, and searching confiscated phones.
The situation in Hebron has become increasingly dire since the onset of the war in Gaza on October 7, 2023, with frequent curfews and restrictions on movement becoming the norm. As the Hebrew New Year celebrations commence, settler activities in Hebron are reportedly intensifying, further complicating the already tense atmosphere.
Evacuations in Jenin
In a related development, the Israeli army forced three Palestinian families to evacuate their homes in villages near Jenin, converting them into military outposts. This occurred on the evening of October 2, 2024, when soldiers stormed the home of Yasser Yassin in the village of Anin, compelling him and his family to leave. Yassin, along with his wife and son, was left with no choice but to seek refuge with relatives. Similar actions were reported in Nazlat Sheikh Zaid, where homes were also turned into barracks.
These evacuations are part of a broader pattern of Israeli policies that observers claim aim to expand settlements and exert control over Palestinian territories. The forced evacuations and military presence in civilian homes have raised concerns among human rights advocates about the ongoing violations faced by Palestinian residents.
Humanitarian Crisis Escalates
The violence and military operations have resulted in devastating humanitarian consequences. Since the conflict escalated in October 2023, official Palestinian sources report that over 722 Palestinians have been killed, including 160 children, with around 6,200 injured and 11,000 arrested. The ongoing war on Gaza has claimed more than 138,000 lives, primarily affecting women and children, leading to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The international community continues to monitor the situation, but calls for action remain largely unanswered.
As the Israeli forces continue their operations in the West Bank, the plight of Palestinian families grows more desperate, raising urgent questions about the future of peace and stability in the region.
