February 22, 2017

In the West Bank, IDF troops arrest 10 Palestinians during late-night raids nr. Hebron, Ramallah, and Jenin; and patrol nr. Hebron and Jenin. They also terminate the work permits of 15 Palestinians in Bayt Umar nr. Hebron in response to reports of stone throwing in recent days. The IDF threatens to revoke more permits if the unrest continues. In East Jerusalem, Israeli forces demolish a Palestinian home in Bayt Hanina overnight after preventing the family from removing their possessions. (JP, MNA, WAFA 2/22; PCHR 2/23; PCHR 3/2)