Raids and arrests in the West Bank, and vandalism of homes in Masafer Yatta

Israeli occupation forces launched a campaign of raids and arrests in several towns in the West Bank on Monday, targeting six Palestinians, including journalist Samer Khuwaiter, and vandalized homes and caves in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.

Israeli raids and arrests continued in the West Bank on Monday, as occupation forces carried out a series of incursions in several towns. The forces arrested six Palestinians, including journalist Samer Khuwaiter, after raiding his home on Asira Street south of Nablus. They also arrested Ammar Ahmed Ramadan from the village of Tel. In Ramallah Governorate, occupation forces stormed the towns of Birzeit and Kobar, resulting in the arrests of Muhammad Lulu and Abdel Atif Lulu from Kobar, and Moamen al-Toukhi from al-Amari refugee camp. In Jenin, occupation forces raided the town of Qabatiya and arrested Anas Omar Mohsen from the town of Za'atara east of Bethlehem. In Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, forces raided homes and caves in Khirbet al-Halawa belonging to the family of Khalil Younis Abu Aram on Monday morning, damaging their contents and facilities, according to the rights organization "Al-Badil," which noted that the incursion left traces of vandalism inside the homes and caves. Meanwhile, the Prisoners' Media Office said arrest campaigns are ongoing.