Israeli Forces Arrest 74 Illegal Residents in Jerusalem Operation
Israeli security forces arrested 74 illegal Palestinian residents and two additional suspects in an overnight crackdown in Jerusalem, the ...
Jerusalem, 17 June, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli security forces arrested 74 illegal Palestinian residents and two additional suspects in an overnight crackdown in Jerusalem, the Israel Police said.
The operation targeted multiple sites in the capital, including construction areas, where 22 suspects were first detained and 52 more located in a building under construction; all were residents of Judea and Samaria, many from Yatta, staying without permits.
Two Israeli suspects, a father and son, were also arrested on suspicion of providing lodging to the Illegal Residents.
