110 Israeli-Arab teens and minors arrested overnight

Some 110 Israeli-Arabs were arrested by Israeli forces during dawn raids and search operation in many Arab towns and villages this morning, media reports said.

This brings the number of those arrested over the last three days to 277.

The arrests come against the backdrop of the ongoing demonstrations which have been raging for the third day after Israeli settlers kidnapped and burnt Palestinian teen, Mohammed Abu Khdeir, and security officials beat up and arrested his cousin, as well as the continued assault on the Gaza Strip.

The police said those arrested had participated in the demonstrations.

Of those arrested 110 were teens and minors caught during the clashes and night raids carried out by Israeli security services.

The majority were arrested in the Galilee, along the coast, the Negev and Jerusalem. Officials are expected to request their detentions be prolonged by the courts because the youths are suspected of being in breach of public order.

Police sources said 50 suspects, including 30 teens and 20 minors, will appear before magistrates’ courts today, where police will ask for their detention to be extended.

Israeli courts continue to consider police requests to extend the detention of Palestinian youth. Those arrested have been charged with disturbing public order and taking part in illegal demonstrations. Some have also been charged with assaulting a police officer. Further arrests are expected.