Two Palestinian civilians were kidnapped by Israeli troops during a Tuesday morning invasion targeting the West Bank city of Bethlehem.Witnesses said that soldiers stormed downtown area inBethlehem, then searched the house of Al-Massalmah family.

Troops left after kidnapping Mallak, 19 years old and his brother Mohammad,17.

The army told their family that they will be taken to a nearby detention camp for questioning.

Last week, the Israeli military conducted at least 22 invasions into Palestinian communities in the West Bank and kidnapped 34 civilians including 4 children.

Furthermore, 15 civilians were kidnapped over the weekend by the Israeli military during West Bank invasions.