West Bank: arrests and damage
On August 20, 2026, the West Bank experienced a widespread escalation by Israel, which included arrests, demolition operations, and attacks by settlers, resulting in injuries and damage to Palestinian properties. Israeli forces arrested 17 Palestinians in cities such as Nablus, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, raided homes and elevated areas housing displaced persons, and issued 42 new or repeated administrative detention orders. Several Palestinians were injured during the raid operations, and settler attacks targeted homes and olive trees. Additionally, Israeli forces demolished homes and agricultural facilities in areas such as Bireen, Kafr Soos, and Kasra, turning them into military sites. Settlers also stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, while other attacks involved setting fire to homes and trees, as well as throwing stones at vehicles.
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