[85302] Wave of raids and arrests in Judea and Samaria: Unusual shooting incident at Ni'lin checkpoint

Escalation of military and police activity in Judea and Samaria

Throughout the day (June 16, 2026), a series of security incidents were reported in Palestinian media across Judea and Samaria. According to Palestine Today channel, IDF forces carried out raids in villages and towns in the Ramallah district, including Deir Ammar, Shuqba, Qibya, Ni'lin, Bir Zeit, and Burham, and also operated in the area of Al-Mughayyir village, where it was reported that a "military helicopter landed and reinforcements were brought in." Simultaneously, Quds Network reported on an IDF raid in the town of Idhna west of Hebron.

Shooting incident at Ni'lin checkpoint

A significant incident occurred at the Ni'lin checkpoint west of Ramallah, where police forces opened fire at the vehicle of a young Palestinian man. Shehab Agency reported that the "occupation opened heavy fire directly at a car driver". While Palestine TV documented the moment of the shooting, Jenin News claimed the shooting was carried out "on the grounds that the driver was driving a stolen vehicle."

Wave of arrests and activity in the Hebron district

Intensive activity was recorded in the Hebron sector. Hebron News Network reported on a "wide-scale arrest campaign among Palestinian workers", stating that dozens of workers without permits were arrested, including 60 residents of the city of Yatta. It was further reported that IDF forces "caused a traffic accident with a truck" in the town of Idhna. Additionally, Palpost noted that security forces arrested the young man Muhammad Firas Fayez Ali Khalil al-Hawarin after raiding his home in Ad-Dhahiriya.

Additional reports

• Theft of sheep: Al-Quds Channel reported that settlers stole a herd of goats from the "Al-Madah" area south of the village of Al-Mughayyir.


• Additional raids: Palestine TV reported on a raid in the Al-Tireh neighborhood in Ramallah, and Shehab Agency reported on the entry of forces into Jabal Tarousa west of Dura in the southern Hebron hills.