"Israeli" forces storm six West Bank cities in sweeping overnight raids

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) carried out large-scale, coordinated military raids across multiple cities in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in a months-long campaign that has already resulted in dozens of Palestinian casualties and hundreds of arrests.

The raids targeted six major cities: Nablus, Hebron, Ramallah, Tulkarm, Tubas, and Jenin. According to eyewitnesses and Roya correspondents, IOF soldiers, supported by military vehicles and bulldozers, stormed urban centers and surrounding neighborhoods from several directions. Troop deployments were heavy, with soldiers occupying both main streets and smaller alleyways.

Residents reported widespread home invasions, aggressive searches, and the forced closure of shops. In some areas, civilians were prevented from moving freely through their neighborhoods.

In Nablus, forces fired tear gas at Palestinians near the Al-Murabba'a military checkpoint in the city’s southwest. Meanwhile, in the Al-Arroub refugee camp north of Hebron, limited clashes erupted between local youth and IOF soldiers.

In Ramallah, raids focused on central districts and the area surrounding the Jalazone refugee camp, where several homes were searched and ransacked. In Jenin and Tulkarm, IOF troops reportedly carried out acts of destruction, bulldozing streets and damaging private property during their operations.

The city of Tubas also witnessed intense military activity, particularly in the Al-Far’a refugee camp. Families were forcibly evicted from their homes, which were subsequently turned into temporary military outposts by the IOF.

This wave of incursions comes amid a broader IOF campaign in the West Bank that has intensified in recent months. According to Palestinian officials, the ongoing operations have led to the deaths of dozens of Palestinians and the arrest of hundreds more.