Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – The West Bank

Raids and arrests

During the night, Israeli forces raided Halhul, Kafr Abush, al-Mazra'a ash-Sharqiya, Dura, Azzun, Nablus, Old Askar refugee camp, Asira ash-Shamaliya, Bethlehem. During the day they raided Al-Yamun, Al Khader, Kafr 'Aqab, Qalandia refugee camp, Beita, Tuqu'a, Salfit, Jalazone refugee camp. 44 Palestinians were detained and interrogated. 18 were arrested.

Soldiers and colonists prevent olive harvest throughout the West Bank

Army attacks against Palestinians

1. Hamra Checkpoint, northern Palestinian Jordan Valley – teargas fired at vehicles at the checkpoint.

2. Baqa ash-Sharqiyya, north-east of Tulkarm – one person wounded by live fire.

3. Burin, south of Nablus – soldiers prevent olive harvest and detain the harvesters.

4. Qalandia refugee camp, north of Jerusalem – raid. Minor wounded by live fire.

5. Beita, south of Nablus – raid and confrontations.

6. Tuqu'a, south-east of Bethlehem – raid and confrontations.

7. Salfit – raid. Minor wounded by live fire.

8. Al Khader, south of Bethlehem – raid with teargas. Suffocations.

9. Jalazone refugee camp, north of Ramallah – raid. Female minor suffocated and inhabitant attacked with blows and suffered bruises.

Palestinians attacks against the army

1. Qalandia checkpoint, north of Jerusalem - shooting at the checkpoint. no casualties.

Colonist attacks against Palestinians

1. Ramin, east of Tulkarm – colonists prevent olive harvest.

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Sources: Addameer, Al Jazeera, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, DCI - Palestine, Democracy Now, Haaretz, IDF (Israel Defence Forces), International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Jordan Valley Activists (Media groups), Letters of American healthcare workers who worked in Gaza, Local Call, OCHA OPT, Palestinian Health Ministry, Palestine Red Crescent Society, Quds News, South Hebron Mountain Activists (Media groups), UNICEF, Wafa News Agency, WHO.