Israeli occupation forces barred several students from the village of Husan, located west of Bethlehem, from reaching their homes and the end of the school day this afternoon.

Rami Hamamra, the head of the Husan village council, reported that the troops prevented students from passing through the eastern entrance of the village after sealing it off tightly.

Earlier in the day, Israeli forces had stormed Husan, leading to confrontations with residents. During these confrontations, the forces fired live ammunition and tear gas, forcing local shop owners to close their businesses.

Additionally, movement for vehicles and residents was severely restricted, further escalating tensions in the area.

Meantime, Israeli occupation forces chased students from the nearby village of Kisan as they made their way home after school.

Ahmed Ghazal, the secretary of Fatah in Kisan, reported that the troops pursued the students on the main road following the conclusion of their school day.

Ghazal further noted that Israeli
soldiers stormed the village, raiding several homes and subjecting residents to harsh interrogations.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA