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Israeli Raids Spark Abductions and Property Demolitions in West Bank

2/9/2026

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Israeli forces conducted raids across the West Bank, including Qarawa Bani Hassan, Al-Mughayyir, and Ni’lin, causing abductions and property demolitions.
Soldiers used tear gas.
They searched homes and confiscated vehicles and land.
In Nablus, forces detained numerous individuals, including minors.
The Israeli Interior Ministry plans to recognize five settlement outposts, as part of a strategy by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to solidify control over territories.

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Story summary

Israeli forces conducted raids across the West Bank, including Qarawa Bani Hassan, Al-Mughayyir, and Ni’lin, causing abductions and property demolitions.
Soldiers used tear gas.
They searched homes and confiscated vehicles and land.
In Nablus, forces detained numerous individuals, including minors.
The Israeli Interior Ministry plans to recognize five settlement outposts, as part of a strategy by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to solidify control over territories.