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In a statement by the Israel Defense Forces, it was reported that the commanders met with the Palestinian family living in the area and that the family said the house had electricity and water infrastructure.

The statement said that a shelter had been set up near the house, in Area B and within an area declared a closed military zone, where Israeli civilians were staying. Border Police forces removed the shelter, and efforts to evacuate the civilians present there were continuing.

The statement said the incident was ongoing and security forces were present in the area, adding that the commanders were treating the actions carried out by Israeli civilians against the Palestinian family seriously and had issued various instructions regarding the ongoing process.

It was also stated that disciplinary action had been decided against a member of the security forces involved in an incident filmed in the area several days ago.

The Israeli army said security forces would continue to operate firmly and responsibly in order to improve the situation in the area.