Israeli raids in occupied West Bank at start of Ramadan

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 19, 2026 at 01:16 PM

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On February 19, 2026, Israeli forces conducted raids in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the detention of Palestinians and demolition of homes. The raids coincided with the start of Ramadan. A young Palestinian man was killed by settlers in Mukhmas, near Jerusalem. Simultaneously, restrictions were imposed on West Bank worshippers accessing the Al-Aqsa Mosque. These actions have contributed to heightened tensions during the Ramadan period. The reasons behind the specific timing and intensity of the raids were not stated in the article.

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Settlers 60% Mukhmas 60% Jerusalem 70% Palestinians 70% Al-Aqsa 70% Ramadan ×280% West Bank ×390% Israeli forces 90%

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occupied west bank 100% israeli raids 90% ramadan 80% palestinians 70% settler violence 70% detentions 60% al-aqsa 60% home demolitions 60% jerusalem 50%