At least 21 citizens kidnaped by IOF in W. Bank

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnaped at dawn Monday several Palestinian citizens during campaigns in different West Bank areas.

According to local sources, the IOF kidnap at least 21 citizens in the West Bank, 15 of them from al-Mughayir village in eastern Ramallah — which has been under Israeli siege for 22 days.

The IOF also stormed Jericho City and kidnaped a number of citizens from the Aqabat Jaber refugee camp, amid clashes with local youths and raids on homes.

Local sources said that three young men were taken prisoners during IOF raids on homes in Jericho.

Three other citizens were kidnaped by Israeli forces from their homes in Rujeib village in eastern Nablus, Teqoa town in eastern Bethlehem, and Deir al-Ghusun town in northern Tulkarem.

Israeli forces also stormed Anabta town in eastern Tulkarem and clashed with local youths. Several citizens reportedly suffered from their exposure to tear gas during the events.