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Israeli Forces Detain 16 Palestinian Women in West Bank Raids

3/19/2026

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On March 18, 2026, Israeli forces detained 16 Palestinian women during raids in Qalqilya and nearby West Bank towns.
Two women were released after questioning.
In occupied Jerusalem, troops abducted several individuals during home invasions, including Mohammad Jamal Salah and Moath Mujahid Kamel al-Matari.
The army conducted searches and land-leveling in Beita, uprooting olive trees as part of ongoing security campaigns in the region.

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Story summary

On March 18, 2026, Israeli forces detained 16 Palestinian women during raids in Qalqilya and nearby West Bank towns.
Two women were released after questioning.
In occupied Jerusalem, troops abducted several individuals during home invasions, including Mohammad Jamal Salah and Moath Mujahid Kamel al-Matari.
The army conducted searches and land-leveling in Beita, uprooting olive trees as part of ongoing security campaigns in the region.