Ramallah: Israeli settlers on Monday established a new outpost on land belonging to the town of Atara, northwest of Ramallah, while Israeli occupation forces arrested 14 Palestinians from various areas in the West Bank.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Atara Municipal Council reported that dozens of settlers stormed the archaeological area of Jabal al-Khirba. They began opening a dirt road and set up residential tents, in a move aimed at displacing residents and undermining stability in the region.
The council further noted that settlers have been attempting since early July to establish 15 new outposts. These include five in Hebron, two each in Salfit, Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Jericho, in addition to one in Tubas and another in Jenin.
Separately, the Palestinian Prisoners' Society stated that Israeli forces arrested 14 Palestinians, including women and activists. The arrests took place during raids in Qalqilya, Hebron, Nablus, and Jenin, which involved heavy gunfire and the forced eviction of Bedouin communities.