Israeli forces carry out raid in occupied West Bank, prompting schoolchild evacuation

May 17, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Israeli forces carry out raid in occupied West Bank, prompting schoolchild evacuation

Israeli Forces Evacuate Schools in Occupied West Bank Village

Video footage has captured scenes of Palestinian children rapidly exiting their homes and streets in Burqa, a village within the Nablus Governorate in the occupied West Bank. The evacuation occurred after Israeli forces conducted a raid through the town.

According to eyewitness accounts, Israeli troops entered the village and subsequently evacuated several schools. The exact reason for the evacuation is not specified.

The incident has been captured on video, showing Palestinian children rushing through the streets as they leave their homes. The footage provides a visual record of the events that unfolded in Burqa.

Details about the circumstances surrounding the raid are limited at this time. It is unclear what prompted the Israeli forces to conduct the evacuation or whether any injuries or fatalities occurred during the incident.

The Nablus Governorate, where Burqa is located, has been subject to various military operations and raids by Israeli forces in recent years. The occupied West Bank remains a region of ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian authorities.

Further information about the incident is not currently available.

Source: Al Jazeera