The Israeli occupation army continued its raids into the cities and villages of the occupied West Bank, and carried out raids and arrests of dozens, including former prisoners. In Bethlehem, south of occupied Jerusalem, the occupation forces closed the “Container” military checkpoint northeast of the city this morning.

The occupation forces also arrested 15 Palestinians, including a journalist and former prisoners, last night and this morning in various parts of the West Bank. The Prisoners' Affairs Authority and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club reported in a statement that the arrests were concentrated in the governorates of Hebron, Nablus, Jericho, Jenin, and Ramallah.