Several Palestinians suffocate by tear gas during Israeli raid on Hebron-area town
Key Takeaways
- Israeli forces raided a town in the Hebron area
- Several Palestinians suffocated after exposure to tear gas
- The raid and suffocations occurred on 10 March 2026
Tear gas in Ad-Dhahiriya
HEBRON, March 9, 2026 (WAFA) — Several Palestinian citizens suffocated from tear gas fired by Israeli soldiers on Monday evening, the article reports.
“Français العربية Info Images Tuesday , 10 March , 2026 Weather +11 ° C +12° +3° Ramallah Tuesday, 10 Monday | | +12° | +3° ---|---|---|--- Wednesday | | +16° | +7° Thursday | | +15° | +7° Friday | | +16° | +6° Saturday | | +22° | +10° Sunday | | +13° | +8° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Israeli colonists rustle livestock belonging to Palestinians near Jericho Israeli forces close Bab al-Amoud Gate area in Jerusalem Jerusalem Governorate warns of "Temple" organizations' incitement, continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for 10 consecutive days Several Palestinians suffocate by tear gas during Israeli raid on Hebron-area town Israeli forces uproot hundreds of olive trees near Bethlehem”
The incident occurred during an Israeli military incursion into the town of Ad-Dhahiriya, south of Hebron, the article reports.
Hebron mosque incidents
A WAFA correspondent wrote that Israeli forces stormed the town and fired live ammunition, stun grenades and tear gas canisters toward residents as they were leaving mosques after the Ramadan Tarawih prayers.
The correspondent said this caused several cases of suffocation due to tear gas inhalation.
“Français العربية Info Images Tuesday , 10 March , 2026 Weather +11 ° C +12° +3° Ramallah Tuesday, 10 Monday | | +12° | +3° ---|---|---|--- Wednesday | | +16° | +7° Thursday | | +15° | +7° Friday | | +16° | +6° Saturday | | +22° | +10° Sunday | | +13° | +8° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Israeli colonists rustle livestock belonging to Palestinians near Jericho Israeli forces close Bab al-Amoud Gate area in Jerusalem Jerusalem Governorate warns of "Temple" organizations' incitement, continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for 10 consecutive days Several Palestinians suffocate by tear gas during Israeli raid on Hebron-area town Israeli forces uproot hundreds of olive trees near Bethlehem”
The report adds that Israeli forces also detained a young man from the Old City of Hebron.
Unclear casualty information
The article does not identify who suffocated.
The article gives no medical details or casualty figures.
The article includes no statement from Israeli authorities.
These specifics remain unclear in the report.
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