Israeli forces exchanged fire with local armed groups, and arrested one person, during a raid on a refugee camp in Jenin on Wednesday morning, sources and reports confirmed.
Mohammad Naghnaghia, a leader in the Al Quds Brigades armed group, was arrested this morning, his nephew Ibrahim Naghnaghia told The National.
"Israeli special forces raided the family home, investigated Mohammad and then took him before withdrawing," Ibrahim said.
"This is not the first time he has been arrested. He has been taken twice before."
The Israeli army said Mohammad Naghnaghia is wanted for "carrying out a number of shooting attacks" in the West Bank.
The raid is the second time in a week that Israeli troops carried out an operation in the occupied West Bank area of Jenin, after a pause following a major operation at the start of July.
During the raid, the Jenin Brigades said it targeted Israeli forces on the camp's peripheries.
The latest operation comes a day after Israeli troops killed a man they accused of belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group.
Violence in the occupied West Bank has surged this year during the long-deadlocked US peacemaking efforts.
Earlier this week, Israel's military said they arrested three men wanted for a string of attacks during a raid on Monday in the city of Jenin and its refugee camp.
In July, Israel launched a two-day campaign by land and air in one of the largest West Bank raids since the Second Intifada, or uprising, more than two decades ago when dozens of Palestinians, including children were killed or wounded.
The offensive came just weeks after a deadly Jenin raid on June 19 that included air strikes.
This year has been the deadliest on record since 2005, with more than 100 Palestinians killed, including children, and about 30 Israelis, the UN said.
What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE
Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.
Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.
Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.
PROFILE OF SWVL
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Founders: Mostafa Kandil, Ahmed Sabbah and Mahmoud Nouh
Based: Cairo, Egypt
Sector: transport
Size: 450 employees
Investment: approximately $80 million
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Where to buy art books in the UAE
There are a number of speciality art bookshops in the UAE.
In Dubai, The Lighthouse at Dubai Design District has a wonderfully curated selection of art and design books. Alserkal Avenue runs a pop-up shop at their A4 space, and host the art-book fair Fully Booked during Art Week in March. The Third Line, also in Alserkal Avenue, has a strong book-publishing arm and sells copies at its gallery. Kinokuniya, at Dubai Mall, has some good offerings within its broad selection, and you never know what you will find at the House of Prose in Jumeirah. Finally, all of Gulf Photo Plus’s photo books are available for sale at their show.
In Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi has a beautiful selection of catalogues and art books, and Magrudy’s – across the Emirates, but particularly at their NYU Abu Dhabi site – has a great selection in art, fiction and cultural theory.
In Sharjah, the Sharjah Art Museum sells catalogues and art books at its museum shop, and the Sharjah Art Foundation has a bookshop that offers reads on art, theory and cultural history.
Recipe: Spirulina Coconut Brothie
Ingredients
1 tbsp Spirulina powder
1 banana
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (full fat preferable)
1 tbsp fresh turmeric or turmeric powder
½ cup fresh spinach leaves
½ cup vegan broth
2 crushed ice cubes (optional)
Method
Blend all the ingredients together on high in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.
