Israeli forces detain nine Palestinians, injure four others in West Bank raids

RAMALLAH, Israeli forces Thursday overnight detained at least nine Palestinians and injured four others in multiple West Bank raids, according to security sources.

They said that Israeli forces rounded up three teens after breaking into the houses of their families in Jalazone refugee camp, north of Ramallah city.

While in the camp, the soldiers opened fire towards local teens who protested the raid and attempted to block their passage. No injuries were reported though.

In Jerusalem city, Israeli police detained two teens after storming the houses of their families Ras al-Amud area of Silwan neighborhood.

The Wadi Hilweh Information Center posted a video showing police and intelligence officers in civilian clothes assaulting and using an electroshock weapon to incapacitate one of the teens to force him into a vehicle.

In Hebron district, the sources confirmed separate raids in Yatta and Tarqumiyah towns, resulting in the detention of two others, including a former prisoner.

In the northern West Bank, a sizable Israeli military force barged its way into Jenin city and refugee camp, triggering confrontations.

The soldiers opened fire towards local youngsters, injuring four of them. The casualties were rushed to a hospital for treatment.

They conducted a similar raid in Kafr Dan town, northwest of the city, resulting in the detention of another.

Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency

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