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Israeli forces arrest 53 Palestinians in Biddu raid after settler killing

After a Palestinian from the West Bank town allegedly killed an Israeli settler, Israeli forces have conducted multiple raids and detained dozens.

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What to know

  • Israeli forces arrested 53 Palestinians in Biddu during raids following a shooting that killed an Israeli settler, with the town now under lockdown and schools and businesses shut.
  • Mayor Nazmi Mansour reported Israeli forces abused and assaulted residents, converted homes into detention centres, and conducted field interrogations designed to deter future attacks.
  • The raids represent the third incursion into Biddu in two days and occur amid a documented surge in Israeli military and settler violence in the West Bank since October 2023.
  • Al Jazeera correspondent noted the crackdowns are intensifying less than 40 days before Israeli elections on October 27, suggesting political motivations for the operations.

“Palestinians living in Biddu say that the Israeli forces continue their raid, but they're also conducting field interrogations against Palestinians in the village to remind people that if anyone is considering an attack against Israelis, then the whole town, the whole vicinity, the whole area will be paying the price for it.”

Nida Ibrahim, Al Jazeera correspondent · Al Jazeera ↗ · Sep 20

Qadri Samara Suspected shooter in settler killingNazmi Mansour Biddu MayorNida Ibrahim Al Jazeera correspondentIsraeli military Conducting raids and detentions

Israeli forces arrest 53 Palestinians in Biddu raid after settler killing
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    Al Jazeera describes Biddu as effectively transformed into military barracks

    Video coverage characterized the ongoing Israeli military presence in Biddu as having effectively turned the Palestinian town into military barracks.

    1. 1 outlet Jerusalem Daily: Israel besieges Palestinian town

      first by Al Jazeera, 1d ago

  2. 2

    Al Jazeera correspondent links raids to approaching Israeli election

    Correspondent Nida Ibrahim noted that field interrogations in Biddu are meant to remind residents that the entire town will pay the price for attacks on Israelis, and linked intensified Israeli crackdowns to politicians seeking votes before the October 27 election.

    “When we are talking about this campaign that is increasing and intensifying against Palestinians, we have to remember that we're also talking about less than 40 days for the Israeli elections.”
    — Nida Ibrahim
  3. background

    Biddu mayor reports abuse during raids; town placed under lockdown — Biddu Mayor Nazmi Mansour told Al Jazeera that Israeli forces have abused and assaulted citizens during raids and searches. Schools, offices, and shops remain shut, with residents staying indoors amid fear and anticipation.

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    Israeli forces arrest 53 Palestinians in second raid on Biddu

    At least 53 young men were detained during a raid on Monday morning, the third incursion into the town in two days. Israeli forces established an interrogation centre in a seized house and conducted field interrogations throughout the town.

    “The occupation forces have turned several homes into detention centres and are interrogating dozens of young men.”
    — Nazmi Mansour

    1. 2 outlets first by Mastodon, 2d ago · also Al Jazeera · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets Israeli forces detain 53 Palestinians

      first by Anadolu Agency, 3d ago · also Middle East Eye

      1 more headline
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    Israeli forces raid Biddu, surround mosque during prayers

    Israeli troops stormed Biddu and surrounded the Abdullah bin Jaber Mosque while worshippers were performing Asr prayer. Samara was arrested at H Clinic Hospital in Ramallah after being shot and wounded.

    1. 1 outlet first by Anadolu Agency, 3d ago · read ↗

  6. background

    Palestinian man suspected of killing Israeli settler near Halamish — A shooting attack near the illegal Neve Tzuf (Halamish) settlement resulted in an Israeli being killed. Qadri Samara, a former Palestinian prisoner from Biddu, was identified as the suspected shooter.