Hebron: one injured, two kidnapped during army attacks on several areas of the city

Monday May 12, 2008 11:54 by Ghassan Bannoura - IMEMC News

The Israeli army injured one Palestinian civilian and kidnapped another two during several attacks targeting the southern West Bank district of Hebron on Monday at dawn.

Israeli troops kidnapping a Palestinian civilian in Hebron – Photo by IMEMC's Ghassan Bannoura -File 2008

Shareif Al Tuorah, 15, was injured by a rubber-coated steal bullet during clashes that took place in thevillage of Tafouh, near Hebron city. Troops invaded the village and searched homes before the clashes took place.

Meanwhile, Khamiss Hassan and Hassan Al Sharef were kidnapped by the army on Monday at dawn, when the Israeli army attacked the Al Arop refugee camp located near Hebron.

Witnesses said that Israeli soldiers and army jeeps stormed the refugee camp, and clashes took place between local youth and attacking troops. During the clashes, soldiers kidnapped Hassan and Al Sharef and left the area.

House to house searches were also reported on Monday in the old part of Hebron city and the nearby Sourif village. No army kidnappings were reported there.

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