At least 150 Palestinians have been detained overnight in the West Bank cities of Hebron and Nablus. The raid targeted suspected members of Hamas. It was the largest arrest campaign since the intifada began 33 months ago.
Palestinian officials fear the roundup may jeopardize the chance of Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire.
Palestinian cabinet minister Yasser Abed Rabbo told Reuters, “These arrests are an attempt to sabotage the understanding with Hamas. Israel does not want a ceasefire.”