| Ma'an – Israeli military vehicles invaded the An-Nada area north of Beit Hanoun, at the northern end of the Gaza Strip on Monday, seizing several Palestinians including farmers, witnesses said. The invading troops blindfolded 30 people and are holding them captive in a forested area, while releasing others. Among those captured then released was the Mukhtar, or elder of the Abu Khusa family, Abu Hafidh, who has been held prisoner since yesterday. Israeli said that Palestinians were in the area of Beit Hanoun, and that Palestinian medics could not reach them. |