Israeli forces have arrested more Palestinians in the occupied territory, according to the Wafa news agency.

At least three people were arrested during Israeli raids in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, including two young brothers.

During a dawn raid on Jalazone refugee camp, north of Ramallah, two children were arrested. Both are 15 and were taken from their family homes after they were raided.

Three more people were taken at dawn from their homes in Qaffin near besieged Tulkarem.

In Hebron, Israeli forces arrested a freed Palestinian in Qalqas, and raided more homes in the eastern part of the city. Another arrest was reported south of Hebron.

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