Occupation pushes 'commando' units into West Bank as part of preemptive arrest campaign

Hebrew media sources revealed that instructions have been issued by the leadership of the occupation army to deploy special 'commando' units to reinforce military operations in various West Bank governorates. This move comes amid escalating field tensions since the beginning of this year, as the occupation's security apparatus seeks to intensify its grip on Palestinian cities and refugee camps through elite units.

Press reports, quoting military sources in 'Yedioth Ahronoth', stated that these movements are part of a broad security plan aimed at carrying out 'preemptive' arrest campaigns. Through these raids, the occupation seeks to undermine any opportunities for field escalation or popular activity as the holy month of Ramadan approaches, which the security system considers a period of high security sensitivity.

The so-called 'Judea and Samaria' division has already been reinforced with additional elite units that have begun carrying out night and dawn raid missions in several areas. These units work in coordination with forces deployed in the field to accelerate the pace of reaching desired targets and expand the scope of operations to include areas that were not within the direct daily targeting circle.

In addition to the 22 battalions currently deployed throughout the West Bank, the army leadership is considering deploying additional units and intensifying military presence at major checkpoints. This plan particularly focuses on roads leading to the occupied city of Jerusalem, with the aim of tightening the noose on the movement of Palestinian citizens and preventing worshippers from reaching the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Since the beginning of 2026, the West Bank governorates have witnessed an unprecedented wave of raids that have targeted dozens of Palestinians in their homes. These campaigns focused on the northern camps and southern villages, where they were accompanied by violent field confrontations amid continued strict movement restrictions and increasing settler attacks protected by occupation forces.

In a related context, the occupation's concerns are growing regarding the possibility of military supplies or 'arms smuggling' across the borders and through the 'Green Line'. These fears have prompted the security apparatus to tighten technological surveillance and use advanced monitoring methods at all crossings, in an attempt to prevent the growing capabilities of the resistance in the cities of Nablus, Jenin, and Tulkarm.

This scene, bristling with military reinforcements, indicates that the West Bank is heading towards a highly dangerous and sensitive phase in the coming weeks. With the intertwining of field military pressures and continuous provocations, the Palestinian street faces a real test of steadfastness in the face of this assault aimed at breaking the will of popular and field resistance.

Military movements come as part of an intensive security plan aimed at carrying out preemptive arrest campaigns to contain any potential escalation as Ramadan approaches.