Israeli Occupation Forces Kidnap 17 Palestinians in the West Bank, Raid Al-Fari'a, Siege Tulkarem

Israeli forces arrest 17 Palestinians in the West Bank

Date: 27 / 02 / 2008 Time: 09:50
Bethlehem – Ma'an –

The Israeli occupatin forces kidnapped 17 Palestinians in the West Bank on Wednesday morning, claiming they were activists.

The Israeli occupation forces said they found several Molotov Cocktails near Jericho ready to be used.

Seven Palestinians kidnapped in Israeli operation in Jenin

Wednesday February 27, 2008 10:00 by Ali Samoudi - IMEMC News

Israeli forces kidnapped at least seven civilians in a pre-dawn invasion. Among those kidnapped were relatives of wanted Palestinians on the Israeli list from the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

Palestinian sources reported that Israeli forces invaded the city and the Jenin refugee camp and randomly fired heavy rounds. Troops ransacked homes and kidnapped four from Jenin; among those a father and his two sons. Sources identified them as Fat'hey Howail, 55, and his sons Ahmad, 25, and Mohammad, 21. In Jenin refugee camp, the army kidnapped three Palestinians and transferred them to an undisclosed detention center.

Translated by Nisreen Qumsieh - IMEMC News.

Israeli forces raid Al-Fari'a refugee camp; clash with local youths

Date: 27 / 02 / 2008 Time: 13:44
Tubas – Ma'an –

Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Fari'a refugee camp north east of Nablus in the northern West Bank and besieged several houses under the pretext of searching for 'wanted' activists.

Meanwhile, Palestinian young men hurled stones and empty bottles at the invading forces. No injuries or arrests have been reported.

The Israeli occupation forces withdrew before dawn and came back two hours later and besieged the home of Muhammad Sarhan in an attempt to arrest his son who is allegedly a 'wanted activist.' New clashes erupted between the invading forces and Palestinian youths until the Israeli forces withdrew without apprehending any body.

Israeli siege on Tulkarem intensifies

Date: 27 / 02 / 2008 Time: 11:14
Tulkarem – Ma'an -

Israeli occupation forces intensified military and security measures in the northern West Bank district of Tulkarem on Wednesday, preventing Palestinians from crossing through the Jbara checkpoint south of the city.

Ma'an's reporter quoted eyewitnesses as saying that the Israeli soldiers manning the checkpoint are using oppressive measures, detaining people for long hours.

Our reporter added that the Israeli occupation forces erected a flying checkpoint on Wednesday morning at the entrance to Al-Jarushiya village north of Tulkarem, hindering contiguity with the northern Tulkarem district.

At the beginning of February Israeli forces closed all entrances leading to Tulkarem, and erected many barriers, especially near Al-Quds University in the city.

The Israeli occupation forces crippling closure on the city and its surrounding areas has continued for more than three weeks. Restrictions mean that residents below the age of 35 are prohibited from leaving the region.

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