Israeli forces forces detain 40 Palestinians from the West Bank


RAMALLAH: The Israeli occupation forces detained at least 40 people, including former detainees, in the occupied West Bank during the last 24 hours.

The Detainees and Ex-Detainees Commission and the Palestine Prisoners Society said in a joint statement that the detention operations were concentrated in the cities of Hebron and Tubas, accompanied by widespread raids and abuse, assaults and threats against detainees and their families, in addition to vandalism and destruction of citizens’ homes.

PPS and the Commission affirmed that, the total number of Palestinians detained in the occupied West Bank since October 7th has risen to over 10,700. This figure includes those detained from their homes, at military checkpoints, those who surrendered under pressure, and those taken hostage.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA