On May 15, 2024, the Israeli military detained 20 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. These arrests were part of ongoing operations that have seen a significant increase in detentions since October 7, 2023. The detainees included minors and former prisoners, with the highest numbers of arrests occurring in the Hebron governorate. Similar operations were conducted in Tulkarem, Bethlehem, Qalqilya, and Jerusalem, among other locations.
Rights groups reported that during these raids, Israeli forces physically assaulted Palestinians and damaged their properties. These actions are part of a broader escalation of military activity in the West Bank, following intensified conflict in Gaza and a deadly military offensive by Israel against the Gaza Strip.
Since October 7, the total number of Palestinians detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank has risen significantly, with the Palestinian Prisoners Society noting over 8,745 detentions. Additionally, the violence has resulted in the deaths of over 491 Palestinians in the West Bank due to actions by Israeli forces and settlers.
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