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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Israeli occupation forces imprison five Palestinians from Hebron region, taken to unknown location

Ma'an - Palestinian security officials recorded five detentions from the Hebron region between Thursday night and Saturday morning, a police report said.

Israeli soldiers, accompanied by police, entered the Al-Ja’bari neighborhood in Hebron’s center overnight Thursday, detaining Fadi Bajis Ja’bari, Muhammad Fattouh Ja’bari and Idreis Ja’bari.

On Friday morning, an Israeli force raided Dura, south of Hebron, detaining Abdullah Walid Sweiti, 21, and Muhammad Shahin, 21.

All five detainees were taken to unknown locations, police said.

Israeli military officials were unable to respond to requests for comment.
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