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.
“Français العربية Info Images Monday , 09 March , 2026 Weather +10 ° C +11° +4° Ramallah Monday, 09 Sunday | | +11° | +4° ---|---|---|--- Tuesday | | +14° | +3° Wednesday | | +16° | +7° Thursday | | +15° | +7° Friday | | +15° | +6° Saturday | | +17° | +8° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Israeli forces detain Palestinian citizen, seize his vehicle south of Nablus Several suffocate by tear gas during Israeli raid on refugee camp south of Hebron Palestinian NGOs Network issues urgent appeal to protect Palestinian women from Israeli violations “Temple” extremist Israeli groups escalate campaign to impose Passover sacrifice at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid continued closures”
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.
“Français العربية Info Images Monday , 09 March , 2026 Weather +10 ° C +11° +4° Ramallah Monday, 09 Sunday | | +11° | +4° ---|---|---|--- Tuesday | | +14° | +3° Wednesday | | +16° | +7° Thursday | | +15° | +7° Friday | | +15° | +6° Saturday | | +17° | +8° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Israeli forces detain Palestinian citizen, seize his vehicle south of Nablus Several suffocate by tear gas during Israeli raid on refugee camp south of Hebron Palestinian NGOs Network issues urgent appeal to protect Palestinian women from Israeli violations “Temple” extremist Israeli groups escalate campaign to impose Passover sacrifice at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid continued closures”
Unspecified suffocation report
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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