Israeli forces raid Nablus ahead of settler incursion Israeli occupation forces pushed into eastern Nablus on Monday evening, clearing the way for a settler incursion under heavy military protection. Wafa said large numbers of Israeli troops entered the area, accompanied by a military bulldozer, after moving in from the Awarta, Huwara and Beit Furik checkpoints. The deployment came as Israeli forces prepared to secure access for settlers planning to storm Joseph’s Tomb and hold provocative Talmudic rituals at the site, a recurring flashpoint that often triggers raids, road closures and violence against Palestinians in the area.