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IOF kidnaps 10 Palestinians in West Bank campaigns

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Tuesday arrested a number of Palestinian citizens from their homes in different areas in the West Bank.

Local sources said that the IOF abducted 10 Palestinian citizens, including ex-detainees, during raids in Nablus, Tulkarem and al-Khalil.

About 5,700 Palestinians are being held in Israeli lock-ups, including 230 children, 48 female detainees, 500 administrative detainees, and 1,800 prisoners with serious health problems.

Source: The Palestinian Information Center

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