Israel Accused of Ceasefire Violations Amid West Bank Raids & Mosque Closure

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated recently as Israel faces accusations of ceasefire violations and conducts raids in the occupied West Bank. Multiple reports indicate that Israeli forces have carried out widespread raids and arrests across West Bank provinces, including Tulkarem, Hebron, Nablus, and Jenin. These actions are occurring amidst ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza, which some sources describe as a violation of a ceasefire agreement in effect since October 2025.

Concurrently, Israeli authorities have repeatedly closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, located in the southern occupied West Bank, to Muslim worshippers. These closures, which occurred around mid-September 2026, were cited as "security measures" for Jewish holidays. The Palestinian Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has condemned these closures, calling them systematic violations against the mosque and an assault on freedom of worship.

The closures of the Ibrahimi Mosque have also disrupted educational activities, preventing students and staff from accessing nearby schools. Palestinian officials have further accused Israel of undermining efforts to implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement while simultaneously intensifying military actions and settlement expansion in the West Bank.