Israeli forces have carried out a series of early-morning raids across the occupied West Bank, including in Nablus and the towns of Tammun, near Tubas; Qabatiya, near Jenin; and Husan, near Bethlehem, according to the Wafa news agency.

In Nablus and the nearby town of Asira ash-Shamaliya, Israeli forces entered Palestinian homes, searched through belongings and temporarily detained and interrogated residents, Wafa reported.

In the towns of Tammun, Qabatiya and Husan, Israeli forces also raided and searched Palestinian homes while deploying military vehicles throughout the areas, the report said.

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