Israel raids Hebron amid fears for Ibrahimi Mosque and settlement expansion

Israeli forces have launched a large-scale assault on the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, closing roads, raiding homes, and imposing a curfew on Palestinian residents. The army stated the operation, involving troops, police, and border guards, would last several days to seize weapons and enhance security. A security cordon has been placed around a four-square-kilometer area, affecting approximately 18,750 Palestinians and closing local schools. Residents report being confined to their homes under a multi-day curfew, with soldiers conducting intensive raids, making arrests, and turning some houses into military barracks, raising fears of displacement and further settlement expansion.