RAMALLAH, Monday, April 8, 2024 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces have conducted a series of arrests across the West Bank since yesterday evening, detaining at 45 individuals, most of whom were released later.

In a joint statement, the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) and the Prisoners Affairs Authority stated that the arrests were carried out in various governorates of the West Bank, including Hebron, where dozens of civilians were interrogated locally, and Tulkarm, Nablus, Ramallah and Jerusalem.

The statement further detailed that the Israeli occupation forces continue to implement widespread raid and arrest campaigns accompanied by brutal beatings, threats against detainees and their families, direct shooting with the intent to kill, as well as extensive destruction and sabotage of citizens' homes.

The number of Palestinians arrested since October 7th has risen to approximately 8145, including those apprehended from their homes, at military checkpoints, those who surrendered under pressure, and hostages, the statement added.

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