Israeli drones were reported to have dropped tear gas canisters on crowds near the Israeli-operated Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred as people gathered ahead of the expected release of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal.
According to witnesses, at least two tear gas canisters were dropped targeting the crowds and press that had gathered on a hill overlooking Ofer Prison. However, the Israeli police claimed that the people gathered near the prison were displaying Hamas flags and had thrown stones at security forces. In response, the security forces utilized crowd control measures to restore order and disperse the gathering.
