Israeli raids, arrests in West Bank

WEST BANK, (The Palestine Information Centre)The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched a raid and arrest campaign in different areas of the West Bank at dawn Thursday.

Three Palestinians were rounded up in Ramallah while two ex-prisoners were arrested in Nablus.

Three more arrests were reported in Occupied Jerusalem, Jericho, and Salfit.

The IOF also detained three Palestinians in al-Khalil, including an ex-prisoner, and seven others in Jenin raids.

Meanwhile, an Israeli officer and three soldiers were wounded on Wednesday night when an explosive device was thrown at the IOF troops who were escorting hundreds of Jewish settlers near Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus.

The soldiers sustained light or moderate injuries, according to Israeli sources.

Violent confrontations erupted following the incident during which the IOF fired live ammunition and teargas bombs.

Palestinian medical sources affirmed that a young man was shot and injured in the clashes, while three others suffered from rubber bullet injuries. 34 teargas inhalation cases were also reported