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Israeli Soldiers Arrest Five Palestinians in the West Bank

Published January 3, 2026, 10:01
Israeli Soldiers Arrest Five Palestinians in the West Bank

Israeli soldiers arrested five Palestinians in the West Bank during overnight and early morning operations. The arrests took place in various areas, including Iktaba, Qalqilya, and Nablus, following raids and searches of homes and other locations. Specifically, three young men were arrested in Iktaba, one in the village of Ras Atiya, and another in Qalqilya. In addition, a 33-year-old was arrested in the village of al-Bidan, north of Nablus. Israeli forces also conducted searches in the al-Ein refugee camp, west of Nablus, with temporary arrests of residents. These arrests are part of an ongoing series of military operations carried out by Israeli forces in the West Bank, which has led to increased tension and violence in the region. Palestinian sources frequently denounce Israeli operations as repressive and illegal.