Israeli forces detain 22 Palestinians in sweeping West Bank raids overnight

Israeli troops carried out widespread raids overnight across the occupied West Bank, targeting camps and villages. Reports confirm that at least 22 Palestinians were arrested during the operation. The raids followed Israel’s recent approval of 34 new settlement projects in the territories, a move already sparking tensions. This escalation underscores deepening friction in the region, where settlement expansion and military operations continue to fuel instability. The timing of these arrests sugg