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Over 100 Arrested in West Bank Amid Rising Tensions

2/23/2026

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  • The Palestinian Prisoner’s Club (PPC) reports more than 100 arrests in the West Bank since Ramadan began, including women, children, and former prisoners.
  • The arrests coincide with an Israeli declaration to increase operations, justified by recent settler attacks.
  • Most arrests occurred across West Bank governorates, including Jerusalem, and often result in deportations from Al-Aqsa Mosque.
  • The PPC reports mistreatment during arrests, including beatings and home destruction, and says the actions form part of a broader strategy to suppress Palestinian presence and expand Israeli control, noting approximately 22,000 arrests since the onset of the current conflict.