Israeli forces fired live ammunition in the town of Beitunia, west of Ramallah, on Tuesday, to secure the withdrawal of settlers from the area. According to a report by Al-Qahera News, the Israeli military imposed strict security measures in conjunction with the movement of settlers in the town. The incident is the latest in a series of escalations in the region, where Israeli forces have been conducting raids and imposing restrictions on movement.
On Sunday, Israeli forces raided the "Al-H clinics" specialized hospital in Ramallah, according to a report by the Palestinian News Agency "Wafa". The Israeli military, with reinforcements, stormed the hospital, prevented vehicles from passing, and imposed a siege. This is part of a broader pattern of Israeli military activity in the region, which has included the isolation of the Al-Ras al-Ahmar area, southeast of Tubas, by digging a trench and closing access points.
The isolation of Al-Ras al-Ahmar has been ongoing for days, with Israeli forces closing access points and digging a trench to prevent movement of citizens and vehicles. According to Abdullah Basharat, head of the Attouf and Al-Ras al-Ahmar village council, these measures have hindered the movement of citizens and their access to their lands and properties. The restrictions have been imposed amid continued Israeli aggression and measures against the local population.
Israeli forces also prevented dozens of teachers from reaching their schools in the northern Jordan Valley on Sunday. According to Azmi Blawneh, director of education in Tubas, 104 teachers and staff were unable to reach their schools due to the closure of the Tiyasir and Ain Shibli checkpoints. The closure of the checkpoints disrupted the educational process in six government schools and a kindergarten, affecting around 1,100 students.
In addition to the restrictions in the Jordan Valley, Israeli forces set up two military checkpoints on the entrances to two villages in Bethlehem governorate on Sunday. According to "Wafa", the Israeli military also raided the town of Dar Salah, east of Bethlehem, with armored vehicles patrolling the streets. The town has witnessed repeated military incursions and checkpoint establishments, hindering the movement of citizens.
The Israeli military has also intensified its security measures on the entrances to villages and towns in Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, closing several access points. According to sources, the Israeli military closed all entrances and exits north of the city, including checkpoints at Atara, Ain Sinia, Nabi Saleh, Aboud, Rawabi, and Dair Nizam.
The ongoing restrictions and military activity have contributed to a heightened sense of tension and uncertainty in the region. The Israeli military activity has been accompanied by continued settler violence and restrictions on movement, which have had a significant impact on the daily lives of local residents.
Key points
- Israeli forces fired live ammunition in Beitunia to secure settler withdrawal.
- Israeli forces raided a hospital in Ramallah and imposed restrictions on movement in the region.
- The Israeli military has intensified security measures in Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, closing several access points.
