14 Palestinian civilians kidnapped as Israeli army invades Tulkarem city

Tuesday May 08, 2007 10:46 by Ghassan Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies

Israeli forces invaded the northern West Bank city of Tulkarem searched homes and kidnapped 14 Palestinian civilians on Tuesday morning.

A massive army force entered the city form several directions, soldiers searched and attacked residents homes in the city and nearby village, witnesses told media sources that troops forced families out of their homes, during the invasion soldiers opened fire randomly at residents homes the witnesses added.

Palestinian security sources in Tulkarem stated that the military attack lasted for four hours, the force left the area after kidnapping 14 residents.

Among those kidnapped were; Abdullah Yassen, 45, the spokesperson of Hamas movement in the city of Tulkarem, Ahmad Jamus, 21, and Nasser Samara, 27.

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