16 Palestinians kidnaped by IOF in W. Bank and J’lem

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) last night and at dawn Tuesday kidnaped 16 Palestinian citizens from their homes in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

According to a statement by the Israeli army, 12 citizens were taken prisoners during IOF campaigns in the West Bank.

Among the detainees are four ex-detainee from Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem.

In Jerusalem, Israeli police forces kidnaped last night three kids after assaulting them in Issawiya. They were identified as Ahmed Mahmoud, Waseem Dari and Ismail Muhaisen.

The Israeli police also detained a local official in Issawiya called Yaser Dirweesh after summoning him for interrogation.

Source: The Palestinian Information Center

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