Israeli forces detain Palestinians in Qalandia raid, beat detainee
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Israeli troops raid the Qalandia refugee camp near Jerusalem on Wednesday, detaining several Palestinians. Footage from the camp shows at least ten soldiers beating a young man, punching him and pressing a knee on his back, before taking him into custody.
The Raid
Israeli forces launched widespread raids on the Qalandia refugee camp, located between Ramallah and Jerusalem, starting early Wednesday morning, Palestinian sources told TRT Haber. The military detained several Palestinians during the operations, though exact numbers were not immediately confirmed. The camp, home to about 11,000 refugees, has frequently seen clashes between residents and Israeli troops. Local reports did not specify the reasons for the latest detentions.
Beating Captured on Video
Social media footage showed approximately ten Israeli soldiers surrounding a young Palestinian man before detaining him. The videos depict soldiers beating the man, punching and throwing him to the ground, then pressing a knee into his back as they handcuffed him. The incident drew attention online, with users highlighting the force used. Neither the Israeli military nor Palestinian officials immediately commented on the circulated videos.
What's Next
The Israeli military is expected to issue a statement on the operations in the coming hours. It remains unclear how many Palestinians remain in detention and whether the raids will continue.
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Israeli forces detain Palestinians in Qalandia raid, beat detainee
