Jenin: Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday evening detained two Palestinians from Meithalun town, south of the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, according to local sources. The occupying forces reportedly entered two homes in the town, causing damage inside before detaining the two residents.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, in the early hours of the day, Israeli infantry forces conducted searches in several houses, questioning the occupants. One house was taken over and converted into a military outpost. In a separate incident, a large convoy of army vehicles entered Hebron City, where soldiers closed multiple roads, affecting the movement of Palestinians. Several individuals were physically assaulted during these operations.
In Hebron, soldiers entered several neighborhoods, including Haram ar-Rameh, the vicinity of the Traffic Department, al-Jami'a, and Abu ad-Da'jan. They searched houses and disturbed their contents. The frequent raids by occupation forces are ostensibly conducted to search for 'wanted' Palestinians, often leading to clashes with local residents.
These operations are carried out without search warrants, as the military exercises its extensive powers. Under Israeli military law, army commanders hold comprehensive authority-executive, legislative, and judicial-over the 3 million Palestinians residing in the West Bank, leaving the Palestinian population without any influence over this governance.
