Israeli occupation forces launched a widespread campaign of raids and arrests across various cities and towns in the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem early Wednesday morning. This aggressive operation resulted in dozens of arrests, primarily in Jenin, and included the demolition of a home in Qalqilya, as well as extensive infrastructure destruction in Qabatiya.
Mass Arrest Operations Sweep Across Regions
The raids targeted multiple areas, with Tulkarm witnessing the arrest of Ahmed Zayit, the brother of martyr Nour Zayit, along with Abdul Rahman Odeh and Maham al-Attar. In Nablus, Yassin Amireh and Abdul Nasser Dhuqan were taken into custody from Balata refugee camp, while other arrests occurred in Hebron and Ramallah, including Ahmed al-Khatib from Beitunia.
Since last night, Israeli occupation forces have been carrying out a wide-scale offensive in the town of Arraba, south of Jenin, carrying out mass arrests and conducting on-site interrogations of the detainees. pic.twitter.com/IAd0nZs1Da
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 12, 2025
Jenin experienced the most significant crackdown, seeing the arrest of numerous individuals, including Liwaa Nasser Muhammad Abu Ja’as and Ibrahim Imad Ibrahim Amer, among others. These operations were marked by heavy military presence and increased tensions among local residents.
The West Bank division of the Israeli army and the Air Force, alongside security officials in the colonial settlements, are preparing a target list for airstrikes, citing the need to prevent a potential attack similar to the October 7th attack from the West Bank, according to… pic.twitter.com/kctuYU3OZP
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 12, 2025
Home Demolition in Qalqilya
Israeli occupation forces demolished the home of the family of martyr Ali Abu Khalil in Qalqilya, linked to a past attack on an Israeli settler. The operation involved military reinforcements and extensive evacuations of surrounding residents, leading to considerable damage to nearby properties.
The moment when Israeli occupation forces blew up the family home of Ali Khalil, a fallen Palestinian, in Qalqilia, in a reprisal measure against his entire family, last night. pic.twitter.com/0RYtWC7s6Q
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 12, 2025
Infrastructure Destruction in Qabatiya
Simultaneously, in Qabatiya, south of Jenin, Israeli bulldozers wreaked havoc on local infrastructure, leveling streets and removing citizens’ stalls while targeting vital water supply lines. The operation was met with resistance, resulting in violent clashes as forces deployed tear gas against local residents.
This operation marks the 51st consecutive day of aggression in Jenin, contributing to the rising toll of casualties, which has included 34 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries.
The Israeli occupation forces and settlers continued to carry out attacks in various regions, including the village of Burqa, where military presence increased without any reported arrests. In Beit Furik, live ammunition was fired at homes, resulting in damaged property and escalating tensions within the community.
In Kafr Aqab, a special undercover unit abducted a civilian from a medical facility, while multiple citizens were detained in Bethlehem, highlighting the pervasive nature of the Israeli military operations throughout the West Bank.
Source: Agencies (translated by Al-Manar English Websites)
