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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Israeli forces seize six Palestinians overnight

Ma'an
Bethlehem – Ma’an – The Israeli military said on Tuesday morning that it detained six Palestinians from their homes in the West Bank overnight.

In a statement the army said the “suspects” were seized from the Qalqiliya area and from the village of Bil’in, west of Ramallah, which is known for its weekly nonviolent demonstration against Israel’s separation wall.

The Palestinians are being held at an unknown location. Full story
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