On Sunday morning, several Palestinian schoolgirls suffered from tear gas inhalation following an 'Israeli' military raid in the town of Al-Khader, south of Bethlehem.

 

Tear Gas Targeted at Schoolgirls

According to the Bethlehem Directorate of Education, 'Israeli' soldiers fired tear gas canisters at students from Al-Khader Primary School as they were heading to class, causing several of them to suffocate from the gas exposure.

 

Increasing Assaults on Al-Khader Schools

Recent weeks have seen a rise in 'Israeli' military attacks on school complexes in Al-Khader, including the use of tear gas and stun grenades, resulting in injuries and the detention of several civilians.

 

Widespread Arrest Campaign in West Bank and Jerusalem

In a separate development, 'Israeli' forces conducted extensive raids across various areas in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, arresting 16 Palestinians. The raids sparked confrontations in some locations.

 

The Palestinian Prisoners Club reported that dozens of homes were stormed during the campaign, with soldiers searching and vandalizing properties. Residents were detained for several hours and subjected to on-site interrogations before being taken into custody for alleged involvement in armed resistance activities.