July 2024 West Bank unrest

July 2024 West Bank unrest
July 2024 West Bank unrest
Part of the Palestinian Authority–West Bank militias conflict and the Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present)
Date	26–31 July 2024 (5 days)
Location	West Bank, Palestine
Caused by	Alleged arrest attempt of Abu Shujaa by the Palestinian Authority; Existing tensions between the PA and West Bank militants;
Methods	Marches; Rioting; Armed fighting;
Resulted in	Inconclusive outcome End of large-scale unrest; Relations between the PA and West Bank militants remain hostile;
Parties
Palestinian Authority Palestinian Security Services Palestinian National Security Forces; ;	Anti-PA groups: Palestinian militias Tulkarm Brigade; Nour Shams Brigade; Tubas Brigade; Jenin Brigades; Bethlehemi militants; ; Palestinian protestors Tulkarm protestors; ; NSF defectors; Supported by:; Hamas; Palestinian Islamic Jihad; Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades;
Casualties
Injuries	Unknown
Arrested	At least 3

The July 2024 West Bank unrest refers to a period of instability in the West Bank lasting from late July to early August of 2024. This marked a significant escalation of violence between the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian militants amid protests in multiple cities. The unrest began over the Palestinian Authority security forces attempting to arrest Tulkarm Brigade leader Abu Shujaa, who was hospitalized inside a hospital in Tulkarm. This incident worsened the existing conflict between the PA and militias, leading to confrontations throughout the West Bank. The unrest gradually subsided by early August with no major change and relations remaining tense.