Israeli forces carry out the punitive demolition of 1 room in the Hebron-area home of a Palestinian accused of participating in a 6/8 killing in Tel Aviv. Elsewhere in the West Bank, they demolish an agricultural structure, a small residence, and a car shop nr. Nablus, and 4 water wells nr. Hebron late at night. IDF troops arrest 7 Palestinians and cause NIS 10,000 (approx. $2,700) in damage during raids and house searches nr. Hebron, Bethlehem, and Jenin; and patrol nr. Hebron and Salfit throughout the day. An Israeli settler opens fire on Palestinian youths allegedly throwing rocks nr. Qalqilya, causing no injuries. In East Jerusalem, Israeli forces arrest 6 Palestinians and issue 1 arrest summons during raids in the Old City, Jabal Mukabir, and Shu‘fat r.c., marking the 4th day this week they have targeted the camp. Off Gaza’s coast, Israeli naval forces open fire on Palestinian fishing boats, causing no damage or injuries. (MNA, WAFA 9/26; PCHR 9/29)
Monday, September 26, 2016