Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces arrested 43 Palestinians on Thursday from several areas across the West Bank.

According to Qatar News Agency, the occupation forces apprehended 20 Palestinians from Salfit and 17 others from the south of Hebron. In addition, four individuals were detained from Bethlehem, a young man from Qalqilya, and another from Jenin. The arrests followed raids and searches during which homes were vandalized.

Israeli operations against Palestinians in the West Bank have intensified in recent months. Occupation forces have increased the frequency of raids, arrests, and shootings in numerous Palestinian cities and towns.