Israel issues demolition orders near Jerusalem as West Bank raids intensify

Israeli authorities on Thursday delivered more than 40 demolition and stop-work notices in Wadi al-Hummus, the Jerusalem Governorate reported.

Meanwhile, clashes between young Palestinians and Israeli occupation forces were reported by local media after the military stormed the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron. 

Israeli forces detained 56 Palestinians in a mass arrest campaign in the town, where Israeli forces also raided numerous homes and destroyed residents’ property.

Reports said that the occupying forces rounded up dozens of people in a local stadium. 

Israeli forces have also positioned snipers on rooftops and imposed restrictions on movement in areas around Beit Ummar, where more than 150 Palestinians were arrested yesterday.