IOF kidnaps several Palestinians in W. Bank raids

WEST BANK (Palestine Foundation Information Center)The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnaped at least 19 Palestinian citizens during campaigns in the West Bank and Jerusalem at dawn Tuesday.

According to local sources, the IOF detained a mother identified as Ola Dalaysha and her son Walid for several houses following a raid on their home in al-Jalazon refugee camp in northern Ramallah before releasing them later.

The IOF also kidnaped four young men after assaulting them and ransacking their homes in Burqa town, east of Ramallah, and another one from his home in al-Jalazon camp.

In Bethlehem, Israeli forces stormed al-Deheisha refugee camp and kidnaped 10 citizens, including a young woman, from their homes.

Another citizen was taken prisoner following an IOF raid in al-Dawha town, southwest of Bethlehem.

In Qalqilya, the IOF raided homes in the city and the kidnaped two citizens.

In east Jerusalem, Israeli police forces kidnaped a child identified as Rayan Obeid from his home in the Issawiya district.