Jerusalem governorate: occupation forces confiscate Palestinian vehicles during their raid on the town of Anata east of the occupied city
TL;DR
Israeli forces raided Anata near Jerusalem, using non-lethal weapons, while settlers attacked Hizma. The region faces ongoing violations like demolitions and settler violence, attributed to Israel's government policies.
Jerusalem governorate: occupation forces confiscate Palestinian vehicles during their raid on the town of Anata east of the occupied city
Israeli Forces Conduct Raids in Anata, Hizma Amid Escalating Tensions in Occupied Jerusalem
On February 9, 2026, Israeli occupation forces conducted a military raid on the town of Anata, northeast of occupied Jerusalem, deploying substantial contingents of soldiers and police. The operation involved the use of rubber-coated metal bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas, though no injuries were reported. Concurrently, armed colonists attacked the neighboring town of Hizma, opening fire on residents and vandalizing several parked vehicles before Israeli forces arrived to conduct a subsequent raid according to reports.
Anata has become a frequent target of Israeli military incursions, with recent operations including house-to-house searches and field interrogations. On February 1, 2026, occupation forces stormed the home of Ahmad Muhammad Hassan Halawa and his sons, ransacking property and conducting extensive searches of the residences and surrounding land. No arrests were made during this specific operation.
The Jerusalem Governorate has documented a broader pattern of Israeli violations in the region, including systematic attacks on Palestinian infrastructure, arbitrary arrests, and the advancement of colonial settlement projects. In January 2026 alone, 86 demolition and land-leveling operations were recorded, with 70 concentrated in the Airport Neighborhood under the guise of "Operation Jerusalem Shield". Additionally, 53 settler attacks were documented across Silwan, Khan Al-Ahmar, and Mikhmas, involving property destruction and assaults on civilians.
While the recent Anata raid did not involve vehicle confiscation, the simultaneous Hizma attack highlights the volatile security environment. The Jerusalem Governorate attributes such incidents to Israel's far-right government, which it claims provides legal and military cover for settlers to carry out aggression against Palestinians.
These developments underscore the ongoing challenges faced by Palestinian communities in occupied Jerusalem, where repression, land confiscation, and settler violence continue to escalate. Investors and stakeholders monitoring the region should remain cognizant of the geopolitical risks and humanitarian impacts tied to these operations.
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