A member of Israeli forces carries out an operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)
RAMALLAH, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions.
According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels.
In Nablus, 32-year-old Mahmoud al-Kharaz died after being shot in the neck by Israeli forces, the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry said.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said in a press statement that nine people were injured by bullets, and more than 15 others suffered from tear gas inhalation during the raid on Nablus.
The Israeli military did not issue an official comment on the raids. However, Israeli radio Kan reported the Israeli operation across the West Bank against the financing of "terrorism."
Israel has accused money exchange shops of facilitating the transfer of funds to Palestinian factions, including Hamas, an allegation denied by business owners, who insist they comply with financial regulations.
In a separate incident in Jericho, 20-year-old Mohammed Jalaytah was fatally shot by Israeli army during a raid on the al-Arab neighborhood, according to Palestinian medical sources.
Eyewitnesses told Xinhua that the Israeli army stormed the neighborhood at dawn, raided several homes, and fired live ammunition and sound bombs.
Meanwhile, Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) declared a general strike in the Jericho area in a statement mourning Jalaytah's death.
The Israeli army has not commented on this incident yet.
The development coincided with settler attacks on agricultural land and the establishment of a new settlement outpost east of Ramallah, fueling tensions in the area and raising concerns that Israel is seeking to expand its control over the West Bank. ■
A member of Israeli forces carries out an operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)
A member of Israeli forces checks a Palestinian woman's documents during an operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)
Members of Israeli forces carry out an operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)
A member of Israeli forces carries out an operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)
Members of Israeli forces carry out an operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)
Members of Israeli forces carry out an operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)
A member of Israeli forces carries out an operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)
Members of Israeli forces carry out an operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)
Members of Israeli forces carry out an operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)
Members of Israeli forces carry out an operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)
A member of Israeli forces carries out an operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)
Members of Israeli forces carry out an operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 27, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation on Tuesday targeting money exchange companies in the West Bank, in what Israeli media described as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks allegedly linked to Palestinian factions. According to Palestinian sources, the raids took place in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tubas, Tulkarm, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya, during which Israeli forces raid the offices of money exchange companies, arrested several shop owners, and confiscated millions of shekels. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)
