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IDF Captures Five Palestinians in West Bank Raid

9/5/2026

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IDF Captures Suspects

Israel Defense Forces commandos captured five Palestinians in Qabatiya, West Bank, on Friday.
The suspects were accused of planning attacks on Israeli civilians and security forces.
IDF seized an assault rifle, an M16, ammunition and other military gear from the suspects' homes.
IDF conducted a 48-hour operation around Nablus, arresting ten Palestinians and seizing weapons-manufacturing tools.
The raids resulted in no reported injuries.

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NGOs Report

NGOs reported 21 Palestinians arrested, including a journalist, during West Bank raids on September 3.
Prisoners Media Office condemned the arrests as abuse and arbitrary arrest.
Two Palestinian children, including a 14-year-old, were wounded by live fire in Beit Fajjar on September 4.
Palestine Red Crescent Society transported the injured 14-year-old to a hospital.
International human-rights groups were urged to intervene over killings, arrests, and home demolitions since October 2023.

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IDF Captures Suspects

Israel Defense Forces commandos captured five Palestinians in Qabatiya, West Bank, on Friday.
The suspects were accused of planning attacks on Israeli civilians and security forces.
IDF seized an assault rifle, an M16, ammunition and other military gear from the suspects' homes.
IDF conducted a 48-hour operation around Nablus, arresting ten Palestinians and seizing weapons-manufacturing tools.
The raids resulted in no reported injuries.

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