Israeli forces initiated a large-scale military operation in the northern occupied West Bank city of Tubas on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the region. The assault began in the early hours, with troops forcibly entering Palestinian homes in Tammun, Tayasir, and Aqaba, converting several residences into temporary military barracks. Residents were evicted from their homes, and roads were sealed off with earth mounds, severely restricting movement across the area. Local media reported the presence of Apache helicopters overhead, allegedly firing indiscriminately at civilian properties. Videos circulating online depicted Israeli forces setting up equipment on rooftops and obstructing ambulance crews attempting to aid injured Palestinians. The Tubas Governorate responded by suspending operations in all governmental and private institutions, including schools, which transitioned to online activities for the day. Tubas’ governor refuted Israeli claims that the operation targeted wanted individuals, asserting that no such persons were present. The Israeli military, collaborating with the Shin Bet intelligence agency and Border Guard forces, justified the campaign as a necessary measure to combat ‘terrorist activities’ in the occupied territory. Hamas and the Islamic Jihad movement condemned the incursion, accusing Israel of systematic aggression aimed at displacing Palestinians and seizing their land. Similar military raids were reported in Tulkarm, Nablus, and Hebron, part of a broader escalation since October 2023. Over the past two years, Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians and arrested thousands more, with human rights groups documenting arbitrary arrests and civilian casualties. The recent operation echoes earlier large-scale incursions, such as the 2025 attacks on Jenin and Tulkarm, which displaced approximately 30,000 people and caused extensive destruction.