Israeli forces raid Jenin neighbourhood, carry out widespread arrests

Israeli special forces raided the eastern neighbourhood of Jenin city at dawn on Wednesday, carrying out widespread arrests, Wafa news agency reported, citing local sources.

The local sources said the forces were followed by military reinforcements arriving from the Jalameh checkpoint, raided a house and turned it into a military post, while surrounding another home.

The Jenin Education Directorate said it had delayed the start of classes on Wednesday at government and private schools and kindergartens to ensure the safety of students.