WEST BANK, (PIC)
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnaped last night and at dawn Wednesday a number of Palestinian citizens from their homes in the West Bank, amid clashes in some areas.
According to local sources, the IOF stormed Asira al-Qibliya town in southern Nablus and kidnaped two young men from their homes.
The IOF also kidnaped two young men from Aqraba town in southern Nablus and carried out raids on homes in Rujeib town in eastern Nablus.
In Jenin, Israeli soldiers assaulted and kidnaped a young man during a raid in Fandaqumiya village, amid clashes with local youths.
Israeli forces also stormed Silat ad-Dhahr town, southwest of Jenin, and clashed with local young men and resistance fighters.
In Tubas, Israeli forces raided homes in the city and Tamun town, with no reported arrests.
Resistance fighters reportedly clashed with Israeli soldiers in Tubas City and detonated a number of explosive devices at their vehicles.
The IOF also carried out raids on homes in other West Bank areas, without making arrests. Its troops came under attack from resistance fighters in Tulkarem City.
In east Jerusalem, Israeli police forces stormed Shuafat refugee camp and kidnaped a teenager after ransacking his home.