Clashes erupt in West Bank after Palestinians expose “Israeli” undercover unit

Clashes erupted between Palestinians and Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Thursday following the latter's raid on the Al-Marah neighborhood in central Jenin.

An “Israeli” special forces unit entered the city of Jenin before additional military reinforcements were deployed.

According to eyewitnesses cited by the Palestinian news agency WAFA, “Israeli” special forces units "Mista'arvim" infiltrated the Al-Marah neighborhood in central Jenin. After their cover was blown, the IOF deployed reinforcements, leading to the outbreak of confrontations.

“Mista‘arvim” is the name given to certain units in the IOF, “Israeli” Border Police, and “Israeli” Police that assimilate into local Arab populations to operate undercover while gathering intelligence or conducting operations.