27 February 2016 - 10:52
Israeli forces kidnaps Palestinian human rights activist in al-Khalil

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Friday evening kidnapped prisoner rights activist Farid al-Atrash in al-Khalil city.

AhlulBayt News Agency - The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Friday evening kidnapped prisoner rights activist Farid al-Atrash in al-Khalil city.

Atrash is a resident of Bethlehem city and works for the Independent Commission for Human Rights.

He was detained at the entrance to al-Shuhadaa  street, where clashes were taking place between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian and foreign activists.

The events started when soldiers violently attacked a peaceful march organized by Youth against Settlement and some Islamic and national factions to protest the closure of al-Shuhadaa street and to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of al-Ibrahimi Mosque massacre.




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