Tubas, West Bank – Israeli forces have launched a renewed operation in the city of Tubas and the town of Aqaba, located in the northern West Bank, early Monday morning. The incursions follow a similar four-day operation that concluded just yesterday, according to local sources.
According to Kamal Bani Odeh, director of the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society in Tubas, a 22-year-old man was arrested following a raid on his family’s home in Tubas. Bani Odeh stated that the young man had previously been detained and subjected to field interrogation during the recent operation in the city. He also reported that six other residents were temporarily detained and subsequently released.
Eyewitness accounts describe a significant presence of Israeli military vehicles and foot soldiers deployed throughout the neighborhoods of Tubas and Aqaba. Reports indicate that a curfew has been imposed and entrances to the areas have been blocked with earth mounds, restricting movement for residents.
Further adding to the intensity of the operation, Israeli forces reportedly conducted troop deployments via helicopter in two locations near Tubas and Aqaba. The reasons behind the renewed operation remain unclear. The Israeli military has yet to release an official statement regarding the activity in the area.
The repeated incursions into Tubas and Aqaba are causing increasing concern among residents. The disruption to daily life, coupled with the arrests and restrictions on movement, are raising tensions in the region.
