Israeli Forces Arrest 16 Palestinians in West Bank

Occupied Jerusalem and Ramallah, Dec. 28 (Petra)– Israeli occupation forces on Sunday carried out a wide campaign of raids and arrests across various areas of the West Bank, raiding homes and abusing residents.

In a statement, Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) said occupation forces arrested 16 Palestinians during the incursions into the West Bank, claiming the detainees were wanted.

In a related development, dozens of Israeli settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city of Jerusalem, under heavy protection from occupation police.

The Jordan-run Jerusalem Islamic Waqf Department stated settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound through the Al-Magharebah Gate, toured the courtyards, and performed provocative Talmudic rituals, amid tight police protection.
//Petra// AO
28/12/2025 15:56:34