Israeli forces and settlers carried out a series of operations across the occupied West Bank, detaining residents in Jenin, Nablus, Bethlehem, and Hebron. In addition to physical assaults during the olive harvest in Kafr Malik, authorities razed multiple homes in Jerusalem and the Salfit governorate over building permits. A strict military siege imposed on Hebron resulted in casualties and forced the widespread shutdown of dozens of educational institutions.
Key points
Expanded military raids across the West Bank continue to generate civilian casualties, pr…: Expanded military raids across the West Bank continue to generate civilian casualties, property demolitions, and numerous detentions.
The ongoing siege in Hebron has disrupted regional education by forcing the closure of 66…: The ongoing siege in Hebron has disrupted regional education by forcing the closure of 66 schools serving 2,872 students.
Settler violence remains an active threat to Palestinian agricultural workers, particular…: Settler violence remains an active threat to Palestinian agricultural workers, particularly those working during the regional olive harvest season.
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West Bank: 14 Palestinians arrested, two wounded by settler attacks and homes demolished
29 October 2026 11:03 GMT
Israeli troops have detained 14 Palestinians across Nablus, Jenin and Bethlehem as military raids and settler attacks continue across the occupied West Bank.
According to Wafa news agency, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians attempting to gather olives in Kafr Malik, northeast of Ramallah, while two Palestinians were wounded and seven others arrested by Israeli forces during a military siege of Hebron.
Menawhile, in Jerusalem, Israeli forces razed a two-storey home without a permit, and three other houses were demolished across three towns in the Salfit governorate.
Wafa further reported that 66 Hebron schools have been shuttered, leaving 2,872 students without tuition.
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