'Israeli' army pulls out of southern Hebron after four-day raid
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- 'Israeli' army withdraws from southern Hebron after four-day military operation.
- Operation involved arrests, home raids, road closures, and damage to property.
The 'Israeli' army withdrew late Thursday night from the southern neighborhood of Hebron in the occupied West Bank after a four-day military operation.
Residents reportedly took to the streets after the withdrawal, expressing relief and joy following days of siege and lockdown.
Arrests and raids
During the operation, the 'Israeli' army arrested at least 14 Palestinians and conducted field interrogations of dozens more after raiding homes, searching them, and damaging property. Streets were blocked, and several vehicles were damaged.
According to Channel 12, the army searched 350 homes during the campaign.
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Local families emphasized the importance of community unity, describing it as "the strongest weapon against occupation and all targeting attempts." They also praised journalists for professional reporting that highlighted the population’s suffering and exposed "collective punishment policies."
Background
The operation, announced Monday by the 'Israeli' army, involved the Shin Bet and border police and focused on the "Jabal Johar" area in southern Hebron. The army claimed the raids responded to "security assessments" regarding armed groups, clan disputes, and illegal weapons proliferation.
The raids took place in H2, the portion of Hebron under 'Israeli' control per the 1997 Hebron Agreement, while H1 remains under Palestinian Authority control.
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Since the start of the ongoing war on Gaza in October 2023, 'Israeli' forces and settlers have intensified attacks in the West Bank, including killings, arrests, displacement, and settlement expansion. Palestinian official figures report at least 1,107 killed, roughly 11,000 injured, and more than 21,000 detained.
