Middle East conflict, West Bank, Impressions from Hebron

May 9, 2026

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Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(9) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(15) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(11) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(10) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(6) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(3) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(24) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(23) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(21) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(20) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
Israeli forces escort settlers through Hebron’s Old City Israeli forces patrol the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on May 09, 2026, during a tour by Israeli settlers through the area’s narrow alleys and old markets. The heavy deployment disrupted commercial activity and restricted the movement of Palestinian residents, as shops closed and streets emptied during the operation. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz apaimages Hebron West Bank Palestinian Territory 090526_Hebron_MW_00(7) Copyright: xapaimagesxMamounxWazwazx xapaimagesx
News Bilder des Tages Israeli illegal settlers escorted by security forces raid Hebron s Old City in West Bank WEST BANK, PALESTINE - MAY 09: Israeli settlers raid the Old City of Hebron under the protection of Israeli security forces in the southern West Bank, Palestine on May 09, 2026. Israeli forces implement extensive security measures during the incursion and restrict the movement of Palestinian residents in the area. The presence of armed soldiers ensures the settlers passage through the historic district while local activity remains heavily controlled Mamoun Wazwaz Anadolu West Bank Palestine. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMamounxWazwazx
Israeli illegal settlers escorted by security forces raid Hebron s Old City in West Bank WEST BANK, PALESTINE - MAY 09: Israeli settlers raid the Old City of Hebron under the protection of Israeli security forces in the southern West Bank, Palestine on May 09, 2026. Israeli forces implement extensive security measures during the incursion and restrict the movement of Palestinian residents in the area. The presence of armed soldiers ensures the settlers passage through the historic district while local activity remains heavily controlled Mamoun Wazwaz Anadolu West Bank Palestine. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMamounxWazwazx
Israeli illegal settlers escorted by security forces raid Hebron s Old City in West Bank WEST BANK, PALESTINE - MAY 09: Israeli settlers raid the Old City of Hebron under the protection of Israeli security forces in the southern West Bank, Palestine on May 09, 2026. Israeli forces implement extensive security measures during the incursion and restrict the movement of Palestinian residents in the area. The presence of armed soldiers ensures the settlers passage through the historic district while local activity remains heavily controlled Mamoun Wazwaz Anadolu West Bank Palestine. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMamounxWazwazx
Israeli illegal settlers escorted by security forces raid Hebron s Old City in West Bank WEST BANK, PALESTINE - MAY 09: Israeli settlers raid the Old City of Hebron under the protection of Israeli security forces in the southern West Bank, Palestine on May 09, 2026. Israeli forces implement extensive security measures during the incursion and restrict the movement of Palestinian residents in the area. The presence of armed soldiers ensures the settlers passage through the historic district while local activity remains heavily controlled Mamoun Wazwaz Anadolu West Bank Palestine. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMamounxWazwazx
Israeli illegal settlers escorted by security forces raid Hebron s Old City in West Bank WEST BANK, PALESTINE - MAY 09: Israeli settlers raid the Old City of Hebron under the protection of Israeli security forces in the southern West Bank, Palestine on May 09, 2026. Israeli forces implement extensive security measures during the incursion and restrict the movement of Palestinian residents in the area. The presence of armed soldiers ensures the settlers passage through the historic district while local activity remains heavily controlled Mamoun Wazwaz Anadolu West Bank Palestine. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMamounxWazwazx

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