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Ongoing Story· Day 31

Two Foreign Nationals Detained in West Bank for BDS Ties

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MakanSecurity

Foreign Nationals and Palestinians Arrested Near Ramallah on Suspicion of Rioting

Translated & summarized from Makan by baba

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Arabic · 5 newsrooms covering

Police apprehended 14 foreign nationals and three Palestinians near Ras Karkar, close to Ramallah, on suspicion of rioting and provoking confrontations. Some foreigners are suspected of supporting the BDS movement. The foreign nationals face deportation, while the Palestinians remain under investigation.

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  • Fourteen foreign nationals and three Palestinians were arrested near Ramallah on suspicion of rioting.
  • The foreign nationals allegedly intended to provoke confrontations with security forces.
  • Some of the arrested foreigners are suspected of supporting the BDS movement.
  • The foreign nationals are facing deportation proceedings.
  • Investigations continue for the three Palestinian detainees.
Foreign Nationals and Palestinians Arrested Near Ramallah on Suspicion of Rioting
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Police arrested 14 foreign nationals and three Palestinians near the village of Ras Karkar, in the Ramallah area, on suspicion of involvement in riots. The police stated that the foreign nationals arrived at the location with the intent to provoke confrontations with security forces. Authorities indicated that some of the foreigners are suspected of supporting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. Following interrogation, the foreign nationals were transferred to the Population and Immigration Authority for a hearing concerning their deportation from the country. Investigations are ongoing with the three Palestinians.

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