A number of Palestinian civilians were kidnapped by the Israeli occupation forces at daybreak Sunday in abduction sweeps rocking the West Bank.
The Israeli military claimed in a statement responsibility for the abduction of seven Palestinians over allegations of involvement in anti-occupation activities.
The Israeli army alleged that a home-made grenade was hurled at military troops stationed in Azzoun town east of Qalqilya. No injuries were reported.
The sweep targeted three Palestinians from Bethlehem one Palestinian from Tulkarem and another from al-Jalazoun camp north of Ramallah.
