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According to a report published by the Palestine Information Center, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched large-scale military raids simultaneously in several cities and villages of the West Bank early Friday. The operation included extensive search campaigns and arrest drives, creating an atmosphere of fear and tension throughout the region.
During a raid in the northern hilly area of Nablus, the IOF arrested Hiyam Ayash, the wife of martyr Yahya Ayash. In the same operation, another Palestinian civilian from the area was also taken into custody from his home.
At the same time, Israeli forces also raided the town of Azzun, located east of Qalqilya. Extensive search and arrest operations were carried out here, with raids conducted on multiple homes one after another. The IOF maintained a prolonged presence in the village of Azzun.
The village of Sanur, located southeast of Jenin, was not spared from this military operation, where soldiers raided several homes and conducted searches.
Meanwhile, in the Jerusalem Governorate, the IOF targeted the towns of Hizma, al-Eizariya, and al-Ram. According to local sources, several homes in Hizma were raided, although no arrests were confirmed. A large number of military vehicles were used during the operations in al-Eizariya and al-Ram.
Meanwhile, clashes broke out on Thursday evening between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians at the Arabic Junction in Al-Bireh, leaving five Palestinians injured, including three children. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent, the children were severely beaten, while two others suffered from suffocation due to tear gas.
Along with the raids, the IOF deployed heavy military forces on roads leading to the area, causing partial road closures and severe disruption to traffic.
In addition, intense and violent clashes erupted between local residents and IOF soldiers in the towns of Turmus Ayya, Abu Falah, Aqraba, and Zubeidat. In these areas, soldiers used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators.
These simultaneous operations across various parts of the West Bank have once again highlighted the increasing military pressure and unstable conditions in the region.