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Israel detains 2 Palestinian children in West Bank raids

February 16, 2025 at 12:39 pm

Military vehicles are seen on a street as the Israeli raids and attacks on Jenin city and its refugee camp continue in Jenin, West Bank on January 28, 2025. [Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency]

Israeli forces detained two Palestinian children during raids in various locations across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, Wafa news agency reported, according to Anadolu.

Ubade Gassan Azim and Zayd Nur Ferhat were detained in a raid on a village in Nablus.

Israeli forces also used sound bombs and tear gas during a raid in a town near the city of Hebron.

Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967 and carries out regular raids against Palestinians.

Since Jan. 21, Israeli forces have targeted Palestinian refugee camps in the northern West Bank including Jenin.

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