Israeli forces detain 35 Palestinians in West Bank raids

Israeli army in multiple raids arrests 20 Palestinians in Ramallah's Al-Amarai camp, while another 8 in Bethlehem

By Kais Abu Samra

RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) – Israeli forces detained 35 Palestinians in overnight raids across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, local sources said on Tuesday.

According to these sources, 20 Palestinians were detained in Ramallah's Al-Amarai camp, while another eight were detained in Bethlehem, in the southern West Bank.

The Israeli army has not released any information on the arrests.

Israeli soldiers often raid West Bank cities and towns, arresting Palestinians under the pretext that they are wanted by Israeli forces.

Palestinian NGOs estimate that there are around 4,650 Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails, including at least 160 juveniles and 34 women.

* Writing by Ali Abo Rezeg

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