Israeli Forces arrested 7 Palestinians

Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Jenin early Wednesday and arrested two employees from its iconic Freedom Theatre, staff members said. Adnan Naghnaghiye and Bilal Saadi were taken to an unknown location following the operation, representatives of the Jenin Theatre Foundation said in a statement. Soldiers also strip-searched night guard Ahmad Nasser Matahen, the statement said. An Israeli military spokeswoman confirmed that two people were arrested. She said the theater itself was not raided but confirmed the men were taken for questioning. In the same context, Israeli forces erected a checkpoint at the crossroads of Araba village, south of Jenin, Palestinian (Ma''an) news agency reported. The Israeli occupation forces also arrested five Palestinian citizens in different parts of the West Bank.