Key facts
- The Israeli army conducted a two-day raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp.
- At least 51 Palestinians were wounded during the operation.
- Over 60 Palestinians, including women and children, were detained or subjected to field interrogation.
- Israeli forces seized homes and buildings to use as detention and interrogation centers.
- The camp is home to over 15,000 Palestinian refugees and is a frequent target of Israeli military raids.
The Israeli army concluded a large-scale raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in East Jerusalem, which began on Wednesday and lasted for two days. The operation saw dozens of military vehicles storm the camp, with soldiers conducting extensive home raids and searches. Several buildings were seized and repurposed as detention and field interrogation centers. According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society, over 60 Palestinians, including women and children, were detained or subjected to field interrogation. At least 51 Palestinians sustained injuries during the raid. Qalandiya camp, home to more than 15,000 Palestinian refugees, is situated between Jerusalem and Ramallah and has frequently been targeted by Israeli military operations.