Israeli forces blindfold, drag away former Palestinian minister in Hebron
Israeli troops raided the home of former Palestinian Waqf Minister Hatem al-Bekri in Hebron, blindfolding and handcuffing him before dragging him away. A Palestinian news agency reporter was also detained. Concerns are growing over al-Bekri’s fate following the arrest.
Israeli forces detained former Palestinian Waqf Minister Hatem al-Bekri during a predawn raid in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, blindfolding and handcuffing him before taking him away. According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, Israeli troops stormed al-Bekri’s building in the Al-Hawuz area of central Hebron.
Detention of aid official and reporter
Al-Bekri, who also serves as head of the Islamic Charitable Association, was seized with his eyes and hands bound. During the raid, Israeli forces also detained WAFA reporter Jawad al-Tamimi along with other Palestinians. Al-Bekri’s current condition and whereabouts remain unknown, raising serious concerns among local sources.
Ongoing West Bank crackdown
The detention is the latest in a series of Israeli military operations across the occupied West Bank, where arrests and home raids have intensified. Palestinian officials have repeatedly condemned such practices as violations of international law. Concerns are mounting over al-Bekri’s safety, with no official statement from Israeli authorities regarding the reasons for his arrest.
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