Seven Palestinian civilians kidnapped in Hebron and nearby village

Tuesday September 25, 2007 13:50 by Ghassan Bannoura - IMEMC News

The Israeli army attacked and searched Palestinian homes in the southern west Bank city of Hebron and the nearby Sourif village on Tuesday morning, kidnapping seven civilians, Palestinian sources reported.

Four people were kidnapped when the army attacked Sourif village, among them the Mayor of the village, Mohamed Al Houar. The remaining three were later identified as Khader Ighnimat, Mohamed Abed Al Hadi, and Mohamed Arar.

The four were kidnapped when the army attacked and searched homes in the village, witnesses reported.

Another three were kidnapped from Hebron city center after the army stormed and rasnaked a number of homes. The civilians were later identified as Mo'tasem Jaber, 17, Mazen Jaber, 18, and Ashraf Idrees, 21. All three were taken to unknown detention camp.

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