Israeli occupation forces conducted a series of invasions across the occupied West Bank early Saturday, abducting civilians and assaulting residents in multiple towns and villages. The invasions targeted communities in Jerusalem, Hebron, Jenin, Nablus, Qalqilia, and Ramallah, intensifying what rights groups describe as a systematic campaign of repression and territorial control.
In occupied Jerusalem, the soldiers abducted a young man after forcing him out of his car in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.
In Tarqumiyah, west of Hebron in the southern West Bank, Israeli soldiers abducted a young man after illegal paramilitary colonizers attacked his family’s home.
Armed colonizers from the so-called “Telem” outpost—built on stolen Palestinian land—stormed the residence of Mahmoud Ahmad Shallalfa in the Wadi Abed neighborhood and attempted to steal livestock from the family’s barn.
Shallalfa and his relatives confronted the colonizers and prevented the theft. Shortly afterward, Israeli forces invaded the home and abducted his son, Mohammad.
In Ya’bad, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank, a 29-year-old man was hospitalized after Israeli soldiers assaulted him during an ongoing military invasion.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society confirmed that its teams evacuated the injured man following a severe beating.
Israeli forces have maintained their presence in the town since dawn, sealing off main and secondary roads with earth mounds and conducting field interrogations and detentions.
In Nablus, in the northern West Bank, Israeli forces abducted three young men during pre-dawn invasions.
Troops stormed the village of Surra southwest of the city and abducted Mo’taz Ghanem after invading his home.
In a separate invasion, soldiers stormed the Al-Ain refugee camp and abducted Mohammad Mabrouk and Khalil Jibril.
In the village of Hajjah, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern West Bank, Israeli forces abducted six residents after invading and ransacking their homes.
The abductees are Hajjah Village Council head Amjad Basalat, along with Hussam Masalha, Ikrima Nofal, Omar Al-Nour Masalha, Hamdan Rabea’, and Abdullah Hijjawi.
The Palestinian Ministry of Local Government condemned the abduction of Hajjah council members, describing the abductions as arbitrary and part of a systematic campaign targeting local leadership and municipal staff.
The ministry warned that such actions aim to undermine the vital role of local councils in serving residents and reinforcing their resilience against Israeli policies and expansionist plans.
It affirmed that escalating violations will not deter Palestinian institutions from fulfilling their national and humanitarian duties but will instead strengthen their resolve to continue delivering essential services and supporting citizens’ steadfastness on their land.
In the central West Bank, Israeli forces invaded the area surrounding Al-Am’ari refugee camp near Ramallah. Eyewitnesses reported that military vehicles and foot patrols were deployed in the adjacent city of Al-Bireh. No abductions were reported as of press time.
Since October 7, 2023, Israeli occupation forces have conducted an unprecedented campaign of mass abductions across the occupied West Bank.
According to the latest figures compiled by Palestinian prisoner rights organizations, UN humanitarian agencies, and media outlets, more than 18,500 Palestinians have been abducted during this period.
These figures reflect a sharp escalation in military invasions, home raids, and field detentions targeting civilians in towns, villages, and refugee camps.
Among those abducted are over 1,500 children, many taken during nighttime invasions or from schools and public spaces. More than 570 women have also been abducted, including mothers, students, and community leaders.
At least 24 journalists have also been abducted, many while covering events on the ground or posting updates on social media.
Human rights monitors have documented widespread physical abuse, denial of legal counsel, and prolonged detention without charge.
Currently, more than 10,800 Palestinians remain imprisoned in Israeli detention centers and military facilities. Thousands of others are classified as “unlawful combatants” or held under administrative detention without trial, with no access to lawyers or family visits.
Obtaining accurate figures on the number of Palestinians abducted from the Gaza Strip remains exceptionally difficult due to the near-total blackout imposed by Israeli forces amidst the ongoing military campaign.
Unlike the West Bank, where human rights organizations and local media can monitor detentions with some consistency, Gaza has been subjected to intense bombing, siege, mass displacement, and the collapse of civil infrastructure.
Thousands of civilians have reportedly been abducted from shelters, hospitals, and residential areas during military invasions, yet the exact numbers, locations, and legal status remain largely unknown.
Many are held in undisclosed facilities, classified as “unlawful combatants,” and denied access to legal counsel or family contact.
Humanitarian agencies, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, have repeatedly warned of the lack of transparency and legal oversight.
