![Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian demonstrator during clashes following a Friday noon prayer in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, on May 26, 2017 in Beita, southeast of Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. [AFP PHOTO / JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / Getty]](https://i0.wp.com/d2.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GettyImages-688695038-e1554708635448.jpg?fit=920%2C557&ssl=1)
Israeli forces detained 15 Palestinians in overnight raids carried out across the occupied West Bank, according to the Israeli military.
In a Wednesday statement, the army said the individuals had been arrested for “suspected involvement in popular terror activities”.
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It, however, did not elaborate on the nature of these alleged “activities”.The Israeli army carries out frequent arrest campaigns across the West Bank – including occupied East Jerusalem – on the pretext of searching for “wanted” Palestinians.
According to Palestinian figures, roughly 5,700 Palestinians – including numerous women and children – are currently languishing in Israeli detention facilities.