Israeli Forces Conduct Major Raid in Nablus, Leaving Several Injured

In the early hours of Wednesday, August 27, a large contingent of Israeli soldiers entered the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, according to accounts from witnesses and local Palestinian officials. The Red Crescent reported that at least seven individuals were injured during the operation, which was confirmed by the Israeli military but lacked specific details regarding its objectives.

Around 3 a.m. local time, soldiers in armored vehicles began their raid, targeting various neighborhoods within Nablus's historic area, home to about 30,000 residents. This event followed a similar raid in Ramallah previously, where an Israeli operation had resulted in numerous injuries among Palestinians after targeting a currency exchange.

Nablus Governor Ghassan Daghlas expressed that the raid was an unjustified show of military force. In an additional account from a witness, soldiers reportedly removed an elderly couple from their residence. During the operation, Israeli soldiers searched homes and shops within the old city, with some residences reportedly converted into military outposts. Footage from AFP showed the presence of Israeli military vehicles and troops stationed on rooftops in the area.

Daghlas mentioned that the Israeli army had communicated to Palestinian authorities that the operation would extend until 4 p.m. Conflicts erupted at the eastern entrance of the old city, where local youths engaged in stone-throwing at Israeli forces, who retaliated with tear gas and live ammunition.