RAMALLAH, Friday, August 16, 2019 (WAFA) – Israeli forces early Friday raided the central West Bank city of Ramallah.

Security sources confirmed that Israeli forces stormed the al-Masayef, al-Irsal and Ein Misbah neighborhoods of Ramallah, triggering confrontations with residents.

Soldiers fired tear gas and stun grenades at local youngsters who attempted to block their passage. No detention cases and injuries were reported.

Israeli forces carry out frequent raids across the West Bank –including occupied East Jerusalem-- on the pretext of searching for “wanted” Palestinians, triggering clashes with residents.

These raids, which take place also in areas under the full control of the Palestinian Authority, are conducted with no need for a search warrant, whenever and wherever the military chooses in keeping with its sweeping arbitrary powers.

According to Palestinian figures, roughly 5,700 Palestinians -- including numerous women and children -- are currently languishing in Israeli detention facilities.

K.F.