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Published 13 May, 2024 08:56am

Dozens of Palestinians arrested as Israeli soldiers raid West Bank

Israeli forces again carried out nighttime raids across towns and villages in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news agency.

A large Israeli convoy, including a military bulldozer, raided the town of Azzun, east of Qalqilya, and arrested dozens of young men, Wafa reported. One young man suffered bruises and fractures after being detained during the raid, Wafa added.

Another young Palestinian man was also arrested during an Israeli raid in Deir Samet, west of Hebron, Wafa reported.

Israeli soldiers also fired tear gas during confrontations with Palestinians after raiding the village of Tal, southwest of Nablus, at dawn, Wafa added.

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