A correspondent to the Palestinian International Press Center reported that during recent incursions by Israeli troops backed by military jeeps into Alar and Ateel towns, north of Tulkarem, four residents were arrested: Saeb Asrawe,33, Mazoz Taqatqa,22, Majdi Jeebat,34, and A shraf Abu Khalil,28.
Witnesses mentioned that the invading Israeli soldiers wreaked havoc on the residents’ houses and belongings and terrorized the civilians.