Israeli forces demolish shops in raids near occupied East Jerusalem

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 23, 2025 at 06:16 PM

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On December 23, 2025, Israeli forces began demolishing shops near the Qalandiya refugee camp, north of occupied East Jerusalem, and in the nearby town of Kafr Aqab. The military incursion involved house searches, forced evictions, and the reported conversion of homes into temporary military outposts. The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported treating at least three people for injuries sustained during the raids, while the Jerusalem governorate reported injuries from gunfire and tear gas. Several Palestinians, including Anan Mohammed Taha and his father, were detained during the operation, which involved military vehicles and bulldozers. Residents reported that the operation, the reason for which was not stated, was expected to continue into the following day.

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Palestine Red Crescent Society 50% Kafr Aqab ×260% Qalandiya ×270% East Jerusalem ×480%

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