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Abduction scene in Jerusalem. Published by IMEMC News
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by IMEMC News
April 22, 2025

Earlier Tuesday, Israeli soldiers entered and searched dozens of homes across the West Bank, abducting many Palestinians, including siblings.

In Hebron, located in the southern West Bank, soldiers raided and searched numerous homes in the city, as well as in the towns of Deir Samet, Yatta, and Beit Ummar, abducting at least fifteen individuals.

Media sources reported that among those abducted were Rajeh Odah Al-Hroub, Hamza Khader Al-Hroub, Ezz Younis Al-Hroub, along with Mokhles and his brother Abdullah Daoud Al-Hroub from Deir Samet.

Additionally, Ezzeddin Abu Hussein and Eyad Shabana were abducted in southern Hebron, as were Mustafa Shamisty and his brother Shafiq from Yatta, and Mohammad Evan Sleibi, Hamada Ed’eis Bahar, and Salah Shadi Al-Allami from Beit Ummar.

Earlier Tuesday, Israeli forces invaded the vicinity of the school complex in al-Khader, south of Bethlehem.

According to the Bethlehem Directorate of Education, soldiers approached the area from the western side and stationed themselves in the courtyard of al-Khader Stadium, opposite al-Khader Secondary Boys’ School and That al-Nitaqayn School, causing panic among students.

Israeli forces frequently invade areas near schools, creating fear and distress among students. In previous instances, they have fired tear gas and stun grenades as students head home after school hours.

In Jenin, in the northern West Bank, soldiers abducted seven Palestinians from the city and Jaba’ town to the south.

Media sources stated that soldiers invaded and searched homes in Jenin’s eastern neighborhood before detaining a young man. Those detained included Moataz Khaliliyya, Adeeb Ghannam, Moath Abu ‘Awn, Ezzeddin Fashafsha, Ahmad Al-‘Aqel, and Emad Eshteiwi.

It is worth noting that the Israeli army has continued its offensive in Jenin Governorate for the past 92 days, resulting in widespread destruction of homes, buildings, and infrastructure, as well as numerous deaths, injuries, and detentions.

In related news, military vehicles invaded the town of al-Isawiya, northeast of Jerusalem, closing several streets. Additionally, soldiers stormed several villages and towns near Ramallah in the central West Bank, searching homes in Deir Dibwan, Burqa, Al-Janiya, Ras Karka, Deir Qaddis, and Beitin.

On Mondy evening, the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed that death of Wael Bassem Ghafri, 48, in Sinjel town, who succumbed to the severe effects of tear gas inhalation, after dozens of illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers and soldiers stormed the town.

Since the beginning of this year, 2025, Israel has killed 128 Palestinians, including 22 children, five women and twenty-two who were extrajudicially executed.

Since October 7, 2023, Israeli soldiers and paramilitary settlers have killed 963 Palestinians, including 194 children, 21 women, 15 elders, one journalist, and two medics, since October 7, 2023, In the occupied West Bank.

Israel has killed at least 50,139 Palestinians, including more than 15,626 children, 9,807 women, 235 journalists, and 23 medics in the Gaza Strip. At least 116,931 people, largely children, women, and the elderly, have been injured in the Gaza Strip.

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