Israeli forces take over homes, impose curfew on West Bank’s Qabatiya

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 27, 2025 at 02:52 PM

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On December 27, 2025, Israeli forces initiated a large-scale military operation in the West Bank town of Qabatiya, following an order from Israel's defense minister to act forcefully after an alleged attack by a resident. Israeli forces sealed off the town, conducted mass arrests, and interrogated residents, converting homes into temporary interrogation centers and displacing families. A full curfew was imposed on Qabatiya as troops raided the home of the alleged attacker in preparation for demolition. The Israeli military stated the operation aims to arrest wanted individuals and locate weapons, while residents reported a sense of fear amid the increased military presence.

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Al Jazeera ×240% Shin Bet 50% Palestinian ×360% Israel Katz 70% Israel ×580% West Bank ×285% Israeli forces ×690% Qabatiya ×795%

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