BETHLEHEM: Israeli occupation forces Thursday surrounded a house in the town of Za’tara, east of Bethlehem.

The director of Za’tara municipality, Taher Mohsen, told WAFA correspondent that an occupation army force stormed Za’tara and concentrated in Al-Qarn area and surrounded the house of local resident Hatem Abu Ameriya amidst the firing of tear gas and sound bombs, which led to a number of people suffocating.

Mohsen added that the occupation forces severely beat Safi Abu Ameriya, 38, which led to him suffering bruises and wounds, and prevented him from receiving first aid.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA