Israeli occupation forces continued their demolitions, raids, and arrests in various areas of the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday, causing widespread property damage and increasing suffering among Palestinians.
Homes Demolished in Multiple Locations
Demolition operations were reported in several areas. In the town of Shuqba, northwest of Ramallah, military bulldozers entered the town and demolished five inhabited homes, including some under construction.
The Israeli occupation forces demolish a number of homes in the village of Shukba, west of Ramallah. pic.twitter.com/ecT1z7vlKL
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) July 9, 2025
East of Nablus, in Rujeib, occupation forces demolished a two-story home belonging to Khaled Al-Siksik after forcing his family to leave. This area had previously seen demolition notices issued for homes.
The Israeli occupation forces demolish a home in the village of Rojeeb east of Nablus. pic.twitter.com/JvyjPc8zwp
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In the Wadi Yasul neighborhood of Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, bulldozers began tearing down walls surrounding the Burqan family’s home, signaling preparations for its full demolition.
According to recent data, indicates that the occupation forces demolished 588 facilities during the first half of this year, harming 843 citizens, including 411 children. They also issued demolition orders for 556 other facilities.
Extensive Raids and Arrests Reported
Enemy Forces conducted numerous raids and made arrests across the West Bank. In Nablus Governorate, Izz al-Din al-Qadi was arrested from Nablus city and Fathi Hani Abu Rizq from Balata Camp following extensive house searches. Raids also occurred in the town of Tal, southwest of Nablus, though no arrests were recorded there.
An Israeli armored vehicle chases and tries to run over a Palestinian youth during a raid of Nablus city, last night. pic.twitter.com/X9jGt9cBcJ
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) July 8, 2025
In Jenin Governorate, forces raided the towns of Ya’bad and Jalbun. They detained several young men in commercial stores and raided homes in Ya’bad while a drone monitored the area.
Hebron saw the arrest of Anas Ya’qub Mahfouz after his home was searched and its contents ransacked. Forces also raided the village of Tabqa near Dura, detaining several citizens, including 80-year-old Jamil Salem Al-Huraibat. Detainees were reportedly assaulted and subjected to field investigations.
In Al-Ram, north of occupied Jerusalem, Abdul Wahab Rabhi Ghazawneh and his son Hammad were arrested after a raid on their home. Occupation Forces also stormed the adjacent Education Directorate office, breaking down doors and seizing cameras and recording equipment.
Near Salfit, in the town of Haris, four individuals were arrested: Najeh Souf, Ayyad Souf and his son Ayham, and Aws Suleiman. Notably, two of the arrested individuals were identified as nine-year-old children. Forces also raided Qarawat Bani Hassan and arrested Ghufran Musa Rayyan.
In Qalqilya, Mahdi Qaraan was arrested after a raid on his home in Al-Dawawin neighborhood, following hours of raids in other parts of the city.
Israeli bulldozers demolish an under construction residential building in the Al Salam neighborhood of Anata town, northeast of Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/xlczd7dDX8
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) July 8, 2025
Husan, west of Bethlehem, saw the arrest of seven young men: Qusay Adli Hamamra, Muhammad Ziad Abu Yabes, Mutaz Muhammad Sabatin, Muhammad Faris Hamamra, Ahmad Raed Za’oul, Qutuz Ahmad Sabatin, and Abd al-Rahman Taher Za’oul, following raids and searches of their homes. Forces also distributed leaflets threatening residents with punishment for throwing stones at settler vehicles.
In Tulkarm, occupation forces stormed the Iktaba suburb east of the city, conducting extensive searches in the al-Qaisi neighborhood amidst intense drone activity, but no arrests were reported.
In Tubas, occupation enemy raided the town of Aqaba overnight, searched a home, and later withdrew towards the Tayasir checkpoint.
Settler Attacks Target Infrastructure and Roads
In the northern Jordan Valley’s al-Burj area, settlers destroyed internet network equipment overnight by attacking a local internet service center. This incident is part of a pattern of daily settler attacks in the Jordan Valley, including intimidating residents, destroying property, and targeting Palestinian pastures and livestock.
South of Nablus, settlers blocked a road connecting the towns of Aqraba and Majdal Bani Fadel by bulldozing parts of it and placing earth mounds, disrupting traffic between the two communities.
Source: AlManar English Website
