On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, searched homes, and abducted two Palestinians, including a child with special needs.

Media sources said the soldiers invaded the Khirbet Ad-Deir area in Tuqu’ town, southeast of Bethlehem, before breaking into and searching homes.

The sources added that the soldiers abducted a child with special needs, identified as Mohammad Yasser Mohammad Salama, 16, from his home.

Also, the soldiers invaded the Jabal Al-Mawaleh area in Bethlehem city, and abducted Mohammad Monir Hantash, 29, from his home.

In addition, the soldiers assaulted an employee of Bethlehem Municipality, Mohammad Ibrahim Abu Mariya, causing cuts and bruises.

Also on Thursday dawn, the soldiers abducted six Palestinians from their homes in several parts of the Hebron governorate, in the occupied West Bank’s southern part.