Israeli forces carried out a rare raid in the heart of Ramallah on Tuesday, targeting a currency exchange business accused of funneling money to Hamas. According to the Israeli military, the operation led to the confiscation of hundreds of thousands of shekels believed to be “terror funds” intended for the militant group.
The raid, which took place in central Ramallah — the administrative seat of the Palestinian Authority — also resulted in the arrest of five individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. The military described the mission as a “targeted raid on a currency exchange business that transfers terror funds to Hamas.”
The operation triggered violent clashes in the city. The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported that at least 27 Palestinians were wounded, including eight hit by live fire, 14 by rubber bullets, and five by shrapnel. An additional 31 people were treated for tear gas inhalation.
While Israel frequently conducts raids across the occupied West Bank, such operations in central Ramallah remain uncommon. Tensions across the territory have intensified since Hamas launched its October 2023 attack on Israel, sparking the ongoing war in Gaza. Since then, Israeli forces have stepped up incursions into Palestinian population centers, particularly in the northern West Bank.
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