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Israeli forces detain two brothers in Nablus raid

Created at 26 Aug · 9:16 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Israeli forces detained two brothers, Bilal Bassam Ziada and Hamza Bassam Ziada, during a raid on Madama village near Nablus. The detentions followed a campaign of raids and interrogations in the area.

Key Numbers

15-year-oldage of one detained brother
40age of Nidal Amirah
35age of Khaled Amirah

Who's Involved

Bilal Bassam Ziada
detained brother in Nablus raid
Hamza Bassam Ziada
detained brother in Nablus raid
Issam Ibrahim Ramadan
arrested brother in Tell, Nablus
Omar Ibrahim Ramadan
arrested 15-year-old brother in Tell, Nablus
Ali Ramadan
wounded patient detained at Nablus Specialized Hospital
Nidal Amirah
Palestinian brother executed in Nablus
Khaled Amirah
Palestinian brother executed in Nablus
B'Tselem
Israeli human rights group investigating executions
Palestinian Information Centre
reported detentions in Madama village
WAFA
reported detentions and raids in Nablus governorate
Israeli forces detain two brothers in Nablus raid

↳ Why This Matters

The ongoing raids and detentions in the Nablus region, coupled with alleged executions and assaults on medical personnel, highlight escalating tensions and human rights concerns in the occupied West Bank.

Key facts

  • Israeli forces detained Bilal Bassam Ziada and Hamza Bassam Ziada in Madama village near Nablus.
  • Israeli forces arrested Issam Ibrahim Ramadan and his 15-year-old brother, Omar Ibrahim Ramadan, in the town of Tell, southwest of Nablus.
  • Israeli forces raided Nablus Specialized Hospital, detaining a wounded patient and assaulting medical staff.
  • An investigation by B'Tselem found that Israeli soldiers executed two Palestinian brothers, Nidal Amirah and Khaled Amirah, in Nablus in June.

Israeli forces have conducted multiple raids and detentions in the Nablus region. In the village of Madama, Bilal Bassam Ziada and Hamza Bassam Ziada were detained following a campaign of raids and field interrogations.

Separately, in the town of Tell southwest of Nablus, occupation forces arrested two brothers, Issam Ibrahim Ramadan and his 15-year-old brother, Omar Ibrahim Ramadan. The forces also raided several other villages in the Nablus governorate, including Beit Iba and Rujeib, and were searching homes in Salem.

In a separate incident on July 24, 2026, Israeli forces raided Nablus Specialized Hospital, detaining a wounded patient, Ali Ramadan, who was receiving treatment for a gunshot wound sustained during an assault on Tell. Medical staff were also assaulted, and surveillance camera recordings were seized.

Furthermore, an investigation by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem found that Israeli soldiers executed two Palestinian brothers, Nidal Amirah, 40, and Khaled Amirah, 35, in the Old City of Nablus on June 10, allegedly for posing a threat. B'Tselem's analysis of video footage and eyewitness testimonies indicated that the brothers were shot without justification during a raid.

Frequently asked questions

Brothers Bilal Bassam Ziada and Hamza Bassam Ziada were detained by Israeli forces.

Israeli forces raided the hospital, detained a wounded patient, Ali Ramadan, and assaulted medical staff.

B'Tselem reported that Israeli soldiers executed two Palestinian brothers, Nidal and Khaled Amirah, in Nablus in June without justification.

What Happens Next

01Further investigations into the circumstances of the detentions and executions are expected.
02International bodies may issue statements or calls for accountability regarding the reported incidents.

How It Developed

Israeli forces detained brothers Bilal Bassam Ziada and Hamza Bassam Ziada in Madama village near Nablus.
Israeli forces arrested brothers Issam Ibrahim Ramadan and his 15-year-old brother, Omar Ibrahim Ramadan, in the town of Tell, southwest of Nablus.
Israeli forces raided several villages in the Nablus governorate, including Beit Iba and Rujeib.
Israeli forces raided Nablus Specialized Hospital, detaining a wounded patient, Ali Ramadan, and assaulting medical staff.
Israeli forces seized surveillance camera recordings from Nablus Specialized Hospital.
Israeli forces executed two Palestinian brothers, Nidal Amirah and Khaled Amirah, in Nablus, with B'Tselem investigating the incident.

Sources

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