Friday, December 25, 2009

Israeli forces detain Hebron teen

Bethlehem – Ma’an – Israeli Border Police detained a 17-year-old Palestinian at military checkpoint in the center of the city of Hebron on Thursday for allegedly carrying a sharp tool.

The teen was arrested “after arousing their suspicion,” according to the Israeli news website Ynet.

The teen was handed over to police for interrogation, the report added. The reported incident took place at a checkpoint near the Ibrahimi Mosque.