Qabatiya raid and UN appeal West Bank tensions persist

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The West Bank roundup cites media reporting an Israeli special unit entering Qabatiya in civilian clothing and Palestinian civilian vehicles, surrounding a residential building and arresting a young man, whose destination is unknown. It reports wider raids and a Palestinian Health Ministry announcement of a young man's fatal shooting near Nabi Yunis north of Hebron the previous night. The presidency seeks an urgent UN Security Council meeting and international protection; spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh calls for deterrent measures against raids, killings, destruction and forced displacement and reaffirms Palestinian statehood with East Jerusalem as capital.

Oman TV cites media sources saying an Israeli special unit entered Qabatiya south of Jenin in civilian clothing and Palestinian civilian vehicles, surrounded a residential building, brought reinforcements and arrested a young Palestinian man. His destination and the operation's precise day are not established in the broadcast.