Israeli raids in West Bank leave one dead, mosque besieged
Eyewitnesses reported that undercover units entered Nablus’ Old City before larger military reinforcements swept in from multiple directions, spreading through residential areas and markets amid heavy gunfire.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society stated that its teams treated 20 people for injuries during the raid. Among them were three wounded by live ammunition who were taken to hospital, one injured by rubber bullets, another beaten by soldiers, and 15 suffering from tear gas inhalation who were treated on site.
Israeli troops encircled Al-Satoun Mosque in the Yasmina neighborhood, trapping dozens of worshippers after dawn prayers. The Red Crescent, coordinating with the International Committee of the Red Cross, confirmed that at least 12 worshippers, along with journalists and paramedics, were eventually evacuated, though others remained confined for hours.
Witnesses identified the two Palestinians arrested during the operation as Loay Shaaban and Hamido Zakari. Israeli forces later withdrew from the Old City once the raid concluded.
The Israeli military reported that one of its soldiers was moderately injured after coming under fire during the clashes. The soldier was hospitalized, and forces launched a pursuit of the suspected gunman. Army Radio noted that exchanges of fire took place between Israeli troops and Palestinian fighters inside the Old City.
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