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Witnesses describe how, in practice, the city remains open to Israeli military operations that appear to be more about asserting dominance than maintaining public order. In one instance captured on the ground, soldiers erected a green screen during their operation, indicating a controlled narrative around their activities. Local Palestinians report that Israeli forces often act with impunity, moving freely within areas they are supposed to vacate, and escorting observers or journalists away from sensitive zones.