Israeli forces detained several Palestinians during a military raid in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials and local residents.
The operation took place in the early hours of the day, with Israeli troops entering several neighbourhoods to carry out search and arrest operations. Witnesses said soldiers searched homes, questioned residents and detained a number of individuals before withdrawing from the area.
The Israeli military said the raid targeted individuals suspected of involvement in security-related activities. It stated that such operations are conducted as part of ongoing efforts to prevent attacks and maintain security in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian officials condemned the raid, describing it as part of a broader pattern of military operations that have intensified in recent months. They also raised concerns over the impact of the raids on civilians and daily life in the affected communities.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions across the occupied West Bank, where frequent military raids, arrests and clashes have contributed to an increasingly volatile security situation. International organisations have repeatedly called for restraint, the protection of civilians and renewed efforts to reduce violence in the region.