Israeli occupation forces storm Birzeit University, detain six people

WEST BANK, Dec. 09 (YPA) – Israeli occupation forces stormed Birzeit University, north of Ramallah, early Tuesday morning, entering from three different entrances and detaining several of its security guards.

Palestinian sources reported that a large force of the Israeli army stormed the university at 4:00 AM, detaining five university security personnel and confiscating their mobile phones.

The sources added that the occupation forces closed the university’s three main gates, amidst a heavy deployment of soldiers in several buildings and faculties on campus.

The university announced the postponement of academic and administrative operations until 9:00 AM, out of concern for the safety of students and staff.

In a related incident, Israeli occupation forces arrested six young men during a raid on the town of Birzeit, north of Ramallah.

@E.Y.M