On Friday, Israeli military forces conducted a series of operations across various towns in the occupied West Bank. According to reports from the Palestinian news agency Wafa, troops entered Bethlehem via the Beit Jala area and established a presence in several neighborhoods throughout the city.

During the course of these operations, Wafa reported that Israeli forces deployed tear gas and sound bombs against civilians who were visiting an outdoor tourist site located between the al-Khader and Artas areas. As a result of this encounter, multiple individuals required medical attention for tear gas inhalation. While the reports confirm that raids occurred in several towns, specific details regarding the military objectives or the duration of these operations remain limited. The Israeli military has not yet issued a comprehensive statement regarding the specific tactical goals or the nature of the resistance encountered during these deployments.