Schoolchildren flee Israeli raid in occupied West Bank
Palestinian schoolchildren were seen fleeing through the streets of Burqa in the occupied West Bank after Israeli forces conducted a raid and evacuated local schools. The incident occurred in the Nablus Governorate and was captured on video. The raid prompted a swift response from residents and drew attention to ongoing tensions in the region.
- ▪Israeli forces conducted a raid in the village of Burqa in the occupied West Bank.
- ▪Local schools were evacuated during the operation, leading to children fleeing through the streets.
- ▪Video footage of the incident was published on May 17, 2026, showing the chaos and urgency of the moment.
- ▪The event took place in the Nablus Governorate, a region frequently affected by military operations.
- ▪The raid highlights the persistent security tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories.
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Toggle PlaySchoolchildren flee Israeli raid in occupied West BankNewsFeedSchoolchildren flee Israeli raid in occupied West BankVideo shows Palestinian children rushing through the streets of Burqa, a village in the Nablus Governorate in the occupied West Bank, after Israeli forces evacuated schools following a raid through the town.Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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