The narrow alleyways of Nablus’ old city were in near total darkness as the sound of an approaching car grew louder. A pair of front lights suddenly appeared at the end of the road, exposing the closed storefronts on both sides of what during the day is a busy, noisy street. The car made its way deep into the Yasmina neighbourhood, through the maze-like streets and massive stone walls of centuries-old houses. It was 3:30am on Sunday, 24 July 2022, and in the car travelled uniformed Israeli soldiers, the advance guard of a larger Israeli force which had come in search of Palestinian militants. …