Israeli forces arrest 20 Palestinians, including 2 children, in occupied West Bank

Arrests reported in Jenin, Hebron, Nablus, Bethlehem and Tulkarem during overnight raids

Israeli forces arrested at least 20 Palestinians, including two children, in raids across the occupied West Bank early Wednesday, according to Palestinian official news agency WAFA. In Jenin governorate, seven Palestinians, including two children, were arrested during raids on several towns and villages. In Hebron governorate in the southern West Bank, Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians from Hebron city and al-Fawwar refugee camp south of the city. Three Palestinians were also arrested in Nablus, northern West Bank, after Israeli forces raided several areas of the city and searched homes. In Bethlehem, Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians from Aida and Dheisheh refugee camps. In Tulkarem governorate, six Palestinians were arrested after Israeli forces raided their homes and searched them. Since Oct. 8, 2023, Israeli forces have intensified operations across the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, with reports of killings, arrests, forced displacement, home demolitions and settlement expansion.