Several Palestinians suffered from severe tear‑gas inhalation, Friday, after Israeli occupation forces invaded the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank, triggering protests across multiple neighborhoods.
Local sources reported that Israeli forces invaded the town, deploying foot patrols and firing sound grenades and toxic tear gas directly toward residents and homes. The heavy use of gas caused multiple cases of suffocation, with medical teams providing on‑site treatment.
The invasion reflects a long‑standing pattern of pressure and harassment that Beita has faced for years, particularly since the establishment of the illegal “Eviatar” colonialist outpost on the summit of Jabal Sbeih, built forcibly on privately owned Palestinian land.
Beita continues to experience repeated invasions by Israeli forces and attacks by illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers, who attempt to reinforce the outpost despite ongoing legal disputes and persistent community resistance.
Local committees emphasized that the town remains a central flashpoint due to its sustained campaign against illegal colonialist expansion and the ongoing confiscation of residents’ land.
In related news, Israeli occupation forces invaded the town of Qabatia, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank, on Friday evening.
Local sources reported that the forces invaded the town with multiple military vehicles and a bulldozer, deploying foot patrols throughout residential streets. Snipers were also positioned on the rooftops of several buildings, tightening the military presence across the area.
During the invasion, soldiers detained several young men, while military bulldozers placed earth mounds across key roads, effectively sealing off parts of the town. Residents said the army then imposed a full curfew on Qabatia, declaring the restrictions would remain in place until further notice.
In Bethlehem, Israeli soldiers invaded the village of Artas, south of the city, closed a main intersection, triggering protests before firing gas bombs and concussion grenades at residents.
