Israeli forces seize Palestinian homes in West Bank and convert them into military posts

Israeli forces have intensified a practice of seizing Palestinian homes in parts of the occupied West Bank and converting them into temporary military outposts, according to local residents.

In the early hours of the morning, Israeli troops reportedly stormed the home of Ahmed al-Nawaj’ah in the town of Yatta, south of Hebron, ordering his family to leave immediately before using the building as a military position.

Speaking to local media, al-Nawaj’ah said soldiers entered the house at dawn and instructed the family to evacuate within minutes.

“They forced us out within minutes. They didn’t allow us to take almost anything,” he said.

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According to al-Nawaj’ah, soldiers then moved to the roof and deployed snipers while using the rooms inside the house as positions.

He said the troops remained inside the property for several days before withdrawing, leaving behind damaged furniture and belongings.

During that period, the family of seven was forced to stay with relatives.

Residents and observers say similar incidents have been reported in several towns across the southern West Bank in recent months, as Israeli forces continue military operations in cities and villages throughout the territory.

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