Monday, January 23, 2023

In the West Bank, Palestinians rallied in Khan al-Ahmar in protest against Israeli plans to demolish the village. 16 Palestinians were arrested during late-night raids in Jalazun refugee camp, Rawabi, Dheisheh refugee camp, Aida refugee camp, Kharas, Dura, Idhna, Jericho, Nablus, Ya‘bad, Jenin, and Nur Shams refugee camp. In East Jerusalem, Israeli forces demolished 1 agricultural structure, seized olive and citrus saplings and a water tank in Isawiya. (WAFA, WAFA, WAFA 1/23; PCHR 1/26; UNOCHA 2/3)

Israel and the U.S. began Juniper Oak, the largest combined military exercise between the 2 countries. (ALM 1/23)