Occupied West Bank (The Inside Palestine )- The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Monday detained at least 12 Palestinian citizens during multiple raids targeted several areas across the occupied West Bank towns and cities.

Local sources reported that the Israeli forces detained five citizens from the city of Hebron, naming them as ex-detainees Awda al-Hurub, Tariq Idees, Yahya al-Amour, Ayman Abu Awad, in addition to Munther Muhaniya.

The sources added that the forces detained Muhannad Melhem, and Mohammed Melhem from the city of Talkarem, while detained Anan Abu Mutawa from Tubas and youth Bara al-Rimawi from Ramallah.

In addition, the Israeli forces detained Abbas Shehada, Ahmad Qasim al-Sheikh, and Khalil Qasim al-Sheikh from the city of Bethlehem.

Israeli occupation forces routinely carry out arrest raids in the West Bank. Around 40 percent of Palestinian men living in the occupied territories have been detained by Israel at some point in their lives.   

According to Palestinian figures, about 4,850 Palestinians, including 34 women and 160 children, are currently languishing in Israeli detention jails.

Source: Al Ray