The detentions included the mother of Ahmad Illian, who was killed by israeli soldiers last week following an alleged stabbing attack at a checkpoint south of Jerusalem.
The forces carried out arrests in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabal al-Mukabber, targeting the mother of Ahmad Illian. The circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing incident and subsequent killing of Illian have raised concerns, with his mother becoming the latest target of Israeli authorities.
Additionally, another woman was detained along with 12 other individuals in the village of Qatana, located in the Jerusalem district. Palestinian prisoners' groups reported that the woman was detained as a hostage to pressure her sons into surrendering to the army. Most of the detainees were reportedly released following interrogation.
Further detentions occurred in various West Bank governorates, including Nablus, Hebron, Bethlehem, Tulkarm, and Ramallah. The total number of Palestinians detained by israeli forces since October 7 has reached 4,910, as reported by the prisoners' groups.
The latest round of arrests adds to the ongoing tensions in the region, with Palestinians expressing concerns over arbitrary detentions and the broader human rights situation. The circumstances surrounding the detention of individuals, particularly family members of those killed by Israeli forces, continue to be a source of contention and criticism. (ILKHA)