Sunday, December 22, 2024 – The West Bank

‣ For 17 days now, the Palestinian Authority security forces have been active in Jenin refugee camp. Siege, confrontations, arrests. 49 detainees, 3 persons killed among camp inhabitants, 2 persons killed of the security forces.

Hagar Shezaf’s article in Haaretz, The Colonists Pressured, the Cabinet Ratified – and Annexation has begun to creep into Area B (Hebrew).

During the night, Israeli forces raided Sarra, Tell, Tulkarm, Silat al-Harithiya, Tammun. During the day they raided Shuafat refugee camp, Abu Dis, Silwan, Yatma, Al Fawwar refugee camp, Beit 'Anan, Madama, Jabel Mukaber, Deir Istiya, Kafr Qallil, Deir Ballut, Arraba, Dura. At least 9 Palestinians were arrested, a minor among them.

1. Silat al-Harithiya, west of Jenin – night raid and confrontations.

2. Tammun, south of Tubas – raid by special force, then auxiliary force. Surround a house. Confrontations. 2 persons arrested.

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3. Sha’ab A Botm, Masafer Yatta – farmers are prevented from plowing their land.

4. Abu Dis, east of Jerusalem – raid and confrontations.

5. Yatma, south of Nablus – raid and confrontations. Suffocations.

6. Al Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron – confrontations.

7. Arraba, south-west of Jenin – raid and confrontations.

8. Dura, south-west of Hebron – raid with teargas.

1. Beit Safafa, south-east Jerusalem – 2 houses demolished housing 15 persons.

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2. Hebron – cemetery sequestered, visitor access denied. Stun grenades thrown at visitors.

1. ad-Dhahiriya, south of Hebron – colonist destroy a farming structure, its contents, water tanks.

2. Bardala, northern Palestinian Jordan Valley – new colonist outpost erected.