Israeli forces turn Hebron homes into military posts amid lockdown
Summary
Israeli forces have imposed a lockdown in Hebron and taken over Palestinian homes for use as barracks and observation posts, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. Palestinian groups say hundreds of families have been displaced and dozens detained during raids that followed a deadly attack on an Israeli army reserve base. Wafa also reported new settler outposts near Yatta and continuing road closures near Bethlehem.Key Facts
- Wafa reported that Israeli forces took over homes in Hebron’s Khallat Manna and Dahiyat al-Zaytoun areas for use as barracks and observation posts.
- The Israeli military imposed a lockdown and carried out hundreds of raids in Hebron after two armed Palestinian men allegedly attacked an Israeli army reserve base on Friday.
- The reported attack killed two Israeli soldiers; the two suspects were also killed.
- The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society said Israeli forces detained at least 47 Palestinians in Hebron and displaced 293 families, or about 2,200 people, since Friday.
- The group said those displaced included 127 infants, 81 pregnant women, 26 people with disabilities, 134 people with chronic illnesses and 265 people over age 60.
- Wafa reported that settlers began establishing two outposts on Palestinian-owned land near Yatta, pitching tents and starting land work and infrastructure installation.
- Wafa said Israeli forces continued to close roads and entrances across the Bethlehem governorate for a third day on Sunday.
- Wafa reported that Israeli forces closed dirt roads leading to Tuqu on Saturday and fired tear gas and stun grenades toward Palestinian vehicles using alternative routes.
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