Israeli Forces Detain Four Palestinians from Bethlehem, Hebron Districts

Rasa - Israeli forces Friday detained four Palestinians, mostly during predawn raids across Bethlehem and Hebron districts in the Southern West Bank, said activists and security sources.

News ID: 436565

Date: 24 February 2018 - 07:03

RNA - Coordinator of the Popular Anti-Wall and Settlement Committee Ahmad Salah said that Israeli forces detained two Palestinians after storming their homes in al-Khader village, South of Bethlehem, WAFA reported.

The detainees were identified as the wife and father of a Palestinian who has been held in Israeli custody for over two years without trial.

Meanwhile, local activist Muhammad Awad said that Israeli troops raided Beit Ummar town, northwest of Hebron, where they ransacked several homes and detained a Palestinian.

Troops also conducted a raid into al-Salam Street in Hebron city, where they detained a Palestinian after breaking into and causing damage to his house.

This came a day after troops detained a 13-year-old Palestinian minor during a raid into Qalqilia city in the Northern West Bank on Thursday evening.

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