Israeli Forces Detain Scores of Palestinians, Including Minors, in West Bank, Jerusalem

Rasa - Israeli forces Tuesday detained 10 Palestinians during military raid and search campaigns into multiple West Bank districts, in addition to seven others, six of whom are minors, from the Jerusalem area, according to local sources.

News ID: 436002

Date: 25 January 2018 - 02:58

RNA - Israeli forces also on Tuesday shot and injured two Palestinian youths after they allegedly attempted to carry out a stabbing attack at Za’atara military checkpoint, South of Nablus, according to medical and security sources, WAFA reported.

Israeli forces stationed at the checkpoint opened fire at two youths after they allegedly attempted to stab soldiers injuring both in their lower limbs. One was believed to be moderately injured and the second light. No Israeli soldiers were injured in the alleged stabbing attempt.

Soldiers reportedly prevented Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics from reaching the scene, leaving both youths bleeding on the ground until they were taken away by Israeli ambulance.

Israeli forces closed the checkpoint in the aftermath of the alleged stabbing attempt, blocking traffic in the area.

US President Donald Trump announced early December 2017 that Washington would be recognizing Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital, stressing that the United States would relocate the embassy in the occupied lands from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds.

The move was hailed by Israel but condemned by the rest of the international community as one which undermines the peace talks.

Washington’s al-Quds move has raised a chorus of outcry across the international community. The Muslim world, the UN, world leaders from Europe to the Middle East to Australia, and even US allies in the West have criticized the bid, saying it would plunge the already tumultuous region into new upheaval.

Heavy clashes also broke out between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters after Washington's decision in Jerusalem al-Qud's Old City, Hebron (al-Khalil), Bethlehem and Nablus in the West Bank as well as the besieged Gaza Strip.

According to reports, 22 Palestinians were also killed in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank and more than 700 Palestinians were detained by the Israeli forces since Washington’s move to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of Israel.

Also, thousands of Palestinians have been wounded by Israeli army's fire during demonstrations against the US President decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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