Undercover forces of the Israeli army kidnapped, on Tuesday at noon, several Palestinian children in Al-Esawiyya town, in occupied East Jerusalem, and took them to an undisclosed location; clashes were reported.Local sources reported that dozens of Israeli policemen and security officers invaded the town after the undercover forces infiltrated into it, and harassed several residents.

The sources added that dozens of youths hurled stones at the invading soldiers, while undercover officers also ambushed several youths and kidnapped some of them.

All kidnapped youths and children were placed in armored vehicles and were taken to undisclosed destinations.

Israeli soldiers and policemen carry out repeated attacks against the Palestinians and their property in the occupied West Bank, especially in occupied East Jerusalem.

Earlier on Tuesday morning, Israeli soldiers invaded Qalqilia city in the northern part of the West Bank, and several surrounding villages, and kidnapped seven residents.