Several suffocate by tear gas during Israeli raid on refugee camp south of Hebron
Key Takeaways
- Several people suffocated after exposure to tear gas.
- Israeli forces carried out a raid on the refugee camp.
- The incident was reported on 09 March 2026 at a camp south of Hebron.
Al-Fawwar raid casualties
HEBRON, March 8, 2026 (WAFA) — Local sources reported that several Palestinian citizens suffocated by tear gas.
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The suffocation occurred on Sunday evening during an Israeli military raid on Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron.
Camp raid and suffocation
According to those sources, Israeli forces stormed the camp while firing live ammunition and tear gas canisters.
According to those sources, the firing of tear gas caused several residents to suffocate due to tear gas inhalation.
Unspecified suffocation report
The article does not specify the exact number of people who suffocated.
“Israeli forces raid various West Bank areas and fire tear gas,, causing many to temporarily suffocate Raids targeted several towns in the northern, southern and central West Bank, according to official media and eyewitnesses Awad Rjoob 22 May 2026•Update: 22 May 2026 RAMALLAH, Palestine Several Palestinians suffered temporary suffocation from tear gas fired by Israeli forces during raids Thursday on various areas of the occupied West Bank as part of a series of attacks that included road closures and tightened military measures”
It does not specify the identities of those affected or the severity of their conditions.
It does not state whether there were fatalities or any response from Israeli forces.
WAFA attributes the account to local sources (T.R.).
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