Dozens Injured As Army Invades Town Near Al Khalil

Palestinian medical sources have reported that dozens of residents have been treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation after Israeli soldiers invaded Beit Awwa town, southwest of the southern West Bank city of Al Khalil.

The sources said that the army invaded the town, during early dawn hours, and fired dozens of has bombs at several homes and streets.

Dozens of residents, including children, received treatment for the effects of teargas inhalation.

Furthermore, soldiers also invaded various neighborhoods in Al Khalil city, and installed a roadblock at its northern entrance.

The army also installed roadblocks at the entrances of the town of Ithna, west of Al Khalil, the Al-Fawwar refugee camp, north of Al Khalil, the towns and Sa’ir and Shiokh, east of the city, and the Halhoul Bridge in the north.

The soldiers searched dozens of vehicles, and interrogated the residents while inspecting their ID cards.