West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli forces trigger fires in Beit Annan with tear gas canisters
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Israeli occupation forces sparked fires across agricultural land in Beit Annan, a Palestinian town northwest of occupied Jerusalem, on Monday evening while conducting a raid on the community, Shehab Wire reported. The blazes erupted as Israeli troops deployed tear gas canisters during their operation in the area.
The incident marked the latest instance of fires ignited during Israeli military operations in Palestinian territories. Residents of Beit Annan faced both the immediate threat of the spreading flames and exposure to tear gas as forces moved through the town. The full extent of damage to the agricultural land remained unclear following the evening operation.
