(251228) -- QABATIYA, Dec. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Israeli soldiers are pictured during a military operation on a street in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025.

In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)