Israeli Forces Use Stun Grenades Against Journalists in Occupied Nablus
April 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Israeli Forces Use Stun Grenades Against Journalists in Nablus
Video footage has emerged showing Israeli forces firing stun grenades towards journalists who were reporting on an army operation in Nablus. According to Palestinian media outlets, the soldiers accompanied an Israeli settler group during their incursion into Joseph’s Tomb, located in Area A of the occupied West Bank.
Area A is under full control of the Palestinian Authority (PA). The incident occurred as a group of journalists were covering the military operation. Witnesses reported that the soldiers used stun grenades to disperse the crowd.
Details of the incident are still emerging. However, it has been confirmed that Israeli forces were involved in the raid on Joseph’s Tomb. The exact circumstances surrounding the use of stun grenades against journalists are not yet clear.
The Palestinian media outlets have provided reports on the events as they unfolded. The footage shows the soldiers firing stun grenades towards the journalists, who were attempting to report on the situation.
Further information is required to fully understand the incident.
Source: Al Jazeera