Israeli Forces Detain Eight Palestinians in West Bank

Rasa - Israeli forces overnight Thursday and early Friday detained seven Palestinians during military raids into multiple West Bank districts, and a man attempting to cross into Jordan via Allenby bridge to receive medical treatment.

News ID: 432601

Date: 22 September 2017 - 20:55

RNA -  Infantry units from the Israeli army backed by military patrols stormed the city of Hebron and the nearby al-Aroub refugee camp during the predawn hours and proceeded to carry out search operations before detaining a Palestinian from his home in al-Salam street, near Hebron city, WAFA reported.

Forces also detained a 25-year-old youth after raiding and searching his home in Dheisheh Refugee Camp South of Bethlehem.

Meanwhile, Clashes erupted at the Northern entrance of Bethlehem city between Israeli forces and Palestinians, where the former opened fire at residents, however, no injuries were reported.

A Palestinian seeking treatment in Jordan was also detained as he attempted to cross Allenby bridge connecting the West Bank with Jordan.

Meanwhile, five Palestinians were reportedly detained late Friday night during an Israeli military raid into Joyous village, Northeast of Qalqilya. The five were led to an unknown destination.

Meanwhile in Jenin area, forces carried out raid and search operations in search for wanted Palestinians accused of allegedly throwing rocks at Israeli military checkpoints stationed near Tura and Umm ar-Rehan villages, in Jenin, in the Northern West Bank.

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