Israeli forces detain two minors in West Bank village
May 23, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Israeli Forces Arrest Two Children in Occupied West Bank Village
In a recent incident, Israeli forces arrested two children in al-Mughayyir village, located in the occupied West Bank. The event occurred during a military raid on the village.
According to eyewitnesses, video footage shows that the soldiers approached two siblings and instructed them to sit on the ground with their hands behind their heads beside a military jeep. One of the children was then blindfolded before both were arrested by the Israeli forces.
Al-Mughayyir village has been the site of increased tensions in recent times, including Israeli raids and settler attacks. The village has also experienced displacement incidents.
The incident involving the two children is part of a broader pattern of arrests and detentions carried out by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. The details surrounding this specific event are currently being verified.
Further information on the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the two children is not yet available.
Source: Al Jazeera