Occupation storms 'Al-Dameer' headquarters and deploys snipers in Ramallah and Al-Bireh

Israeli occupation forces stormed the headquarters of the 'Al-Dameer for Prisoner Care and Human Rights' institution in Al-Bireh on Tuesday morning, simultaneously deploying snipers in Ramallah and Al-Bireh and firing tear gas. The forces left a message declaring the institution an 'illegal body' under the pretext of its alleged affiliation with the Popular Front. An occupation army force also stormed the Palestine Government Medical Complex and deployed snipers at its entrances.

Israeli occupation forces stormed the headquarters of the 'Al-Dameer for Prisoner Care and Human Rights' institution in the city of Al-Bireh, in the occupied West Bank, on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026. The raid coincided with the deployment of snipers in Ramallah and Al-Bireh, and the firing of tear gas canisters at citizens and press crews. The forces left a written message inside the headquarters, declaring the institution an 'illegal body', under the pretext of exploiting public funds to serve the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine organization, threatening to impose 'grave consequences' on any dealings with it. Occupation authorities had previously closed the institution's headquarters and confiscated its contents in 2022. 'Al-Dameer' was founded in late 1991 to follow up on human rights issues and support prisoners. In Ramallah, sources reported the deployment of snipers in several locations, including an area opposite the Palestinian Legislative Council headquarters. An occupation army force also stormed the Palestine Government Medical Complex, deployed snipers at its entrances, and prevented entry or exit. The forces brought in military reinforcements from the vicinity of the 'Beit El' settlement and the Al-Tira area.